Craftspiration- June 26th, 2025

Hi crafters,

There’s something so special about the way YOU bring beauty and meaning into the world with your cards and crafts. This week, we’re marveling at your heartfelt tributes, cheerful birthday surprises, and imaginative scenes that make us pause and smile. It’s a delight and privilege to celebrate the way you use paper and passion to lift others up, mark memories, and share joy.

Get ready— this week’s creations are full of personality, purpose and pure crafting brilliance!

Come be inspired!

Lorri Ann said, “Sonya came for a visit. We chatted and laughed most of the time but did get a little something done.”

Vicki Finger said, “I have a very dear friend going through treatment for stage 4 cancer. I send a card to her each week. Here is this week’s card! She’s doing well and her tumor has shrunk by 90%, but now she’s doing chemo infusions for the next 4 months, so I want to continue to be an encouragement for her!”

Yvonne Zieminski said, “When Francesca and the Diamond Dies meet!”

Diane said, “Today is my little granddaughter’s 3rd birthday, and I made this Carousel Easel card to celebrate her special day!”

Becky Jo Cannon said, “Trying to return to crafting and a little late 😅... I love the Simply Tropical Kit & the Sea Shell stickers.”

Mary Howe said, “Birthday card for a 5 year old boy. Fun to make.” How fun!

Loraine said, “Luv­ing the new Lighthouse Dies! Hilton Head Lighthouse, South Carolina!”

Terry Shaver Koehler said, “Happy Sunday! The Diamond Dies are a valuable addition to any craft room, offering many creative options to display them on cards or scrapbook pages. This card frames the diamonds with the Decorative Border dies, paired with the Antique Botanical Paper and Flowers.”

Barbara Ferris said, “I made this card for my nephew who just became a new (completed 4 years of Emergency Medicine residency) doctor! To make the stethoscope, I cut apart one of the blue embellishments in your Carte Homme Kit Anna & colored the ends silver.”

Carol Gendreau said, “The 3D Bicycle Easel card was inspired by a recent trip to Amsterdam.”

Kim shared, "The Pop Up Bouquets is an oldie but such a goodie!! Pulled this box off a shelf and had a great time following along on Finishing School. Had a great afternoon making these cards. I love that as a member I can jump on finishing school anytime and get inspired."

Margie wrote, "I haven’t made cards for quite awhile, but I just had to have my precious puppy put to sleep and in my grief, I thought it might make me feel better and it did. I had just received my new box of Francesca cards and wanted to try them out. They are beautiful. I am now 90 years young and have moved into an independent living facility and we have a craft room here. There is one other lady that makes cards and she inherited lots of your products."

What a gallery of heart and imagination! Every card shared here speaks to the care and creativity that lives within this community. Whether you’re crafting for celebration, encouragement, or simple joy, your projects remind us that artistry doesn’t just decorate life— it deepens it. Thank you to all who post, tag, email and create from your cozy corners. We love seeing your ideas take shape and inspire others! Keep those masterpieces coming to RSVP@annagriffin.com or share with us on social— we’re always watching and always wowed.

And exciting news, crafters— tickets for Anna Griffin Create this November are officially on sale! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of crafting, connection and celebration as we mark a decade of our signature event. Whether it’s your first Create or your tenth, you’ll be inspired by the beautiful projects, expert instruction, and community spirit that make it so special. Don’t wait, reserve your spot and get ready to craft your heart out with us this fall!

Bye for now,

Anna