Craftspiration- October 22, 2026

Hi crafters,

Fall is in the air, and you are giving us pumpkin spice and everything nice with your gorgeous creations! From fabulous foils and marvelous Matelassé to cards filled with autumn charm, our crafting family is on a roll! We love seeing your creativity shine, and this week's projects are as colorful as a pile of freshly fallen leaves. Grab your favorite cozy drink, because we've got a whole harvest of inspiration to share!

Come be inspired!

Donna created a beautiful card with a special message of encouragement. Donna said, "I created this card using the Matelasse dies. Inside I wrote a letter of hope to my accountant who is suffering with cancer. I hope it brightens his day and that my words bring him comfort and hope."

Wanda is getting into the Thanksgiving spirit! Wanda said, "Thanksgiving card for a friend. I love the thatched house."

Diane is making Sundays extra crafty! Diane said, "Sunday share turned into a Monday’s share...but, glad to contribute. This particular die has recently become one of my favs because it is so versatile. It’s one of the Rectangle Pattern 3D Layer Dies. I am especially loving how gorgeous it takes to foils!"

Martha is falling for a new favorite! Martha said, "Loving the paper and Matelasse die!"

Donna sent a little crafty thank-you! Donna said, "Thanks for the cool supplies"

Dayle put her new skills to work! Dayle said, "Had so much fun going to the Die-Cutting Tricks finishing school class. I made this Sienna tent project 1 levitating wishes card. Love the techniques Anna showed to make this card."

Yvonne took us on a colorful trip to Venice! Yvonne said, "Venice is a feast of color and design for your eyes, mind and heart! The combined richness of the burgundy, teal and gold from the Venetian Ultimate Papercrafting Kit creates an elegant, almost Old World card. The 3D Baroque Concentric Frame Die Sets the design. I cut a pair of the front shoe die in gold with a patterned shadow, then layered with an embellishment from the Kit, the large flower die from Salon Nouveau line, and oval birthday sentiment and finished with a burgundy satin bow."

Kathleen is having a fabulous foil-filled fall! Kathleen said, "#SundayShare— A little foil, a little flair, Matelassé creations beyond compare! I absolutely LOVE being an Anna Griffin Member! Exclusive products and fabulous first reveals make membership such a delight! This month, Anna unveiled her gorgeous 3D Matelassé Card Front Die, and I couldn’t wait to play! From shimmering foils and layered latticework to weaving ribbons through the patchwork, I even transformed her beautiful floral Sienna cardstock into dimensional designs! Matelassé all the way—what a delightful way to play! Thank you, Anna, for exquisite products that make crafting in EVERY season a joy and delight!"

Lorri Ann has holiday cards on her mind! Lorri said, "I’m loving the Matelasse dies! I decided to try Thanksgiving and Christmas cards. This die is so versatile, it can be used for any and all cards."

Sharen shared a sweet note of appreciation! Sharen said, "Thank you so much for the tip on how to do this type of card."

Maria found a little midweek magic! Maria said, "Inspiration on this late Sunday night is from wednesdays AGTV and Haven Kit. Love this kit!"

Susan has been busy making cards to brighten someone's mailbox! Susan said, "Good Morning all
I have just completed 4 cards that I will be sending out. Have a nice week."

Joy brought all the fall feels! Joy said, "This group of Fall cards were created with Anna's Sienna & Dahlia paper collections, her Fall stickers & various Anna dies..."

Lu added a little extra golden glow! Lu said, "Loving the Matelasse dies! I ran the gold rectangles through the embossing folder to get the detail. Have a blessed Sunday!"

Belinda gave us a giggle with a confession we know all too well! Belinda said, "Sometimes I just can’t part with a card that I make. I always say it’s going into my archives! Maybe this year I’ll send it. Nah!"

Shellie shared a lovely Venetian-inspired creation and a sweet note about her travels! Shellie said, "Thank you, Anna Griffin Inc., for bringing us the most exquisite new Venetian Papercrafting Collection! My husband watched your recent HSN Elegant Papercrafting Shows with me, and enjoyed seeing all about Venetian, and we also reminisced an international business trip he made to Venice before retiring. THEN, he bought me the Collection! I made your 'Adventure' card for husband today since he is now finally feeling well enough since 3-yr. medical treatment to travel. We are going on a lakeside respite next June at Mackinac Island, and then plan a Newfoundland cruise in August."

Fifi is serving up a little cardmaking magic with this colorful dimensional beauty! What a showstopper!

Darlene Cooper has been creating cards for a wonderful cause! Darlene said, "A2 cards I made for Card Care Connection. They go to cancer patients."

Another crafter shared a gorgeous handmade card and a note of appreciation: "Hello Anna, You provide “Sew” many tools, materials and ideas to use in crafting !"

Gloria gave herself a creative challenge and made something spectacular! Gloria said, "I watched a very old Finishing School that Anna suggested we could make any Concentric Die into an easel card. I was challenged... I started with scraps and then opened my new Feather Sentiments & Embellishments to finish."

Socorro has been spreading Halloween happiness! Socorro said, "I haven’t done this many before but this year my heart was in giving the kids who come to our house for Halloween a sense of love and guidance. Make the world a better place and a heart. I made 80 Treat Bags with Anna’s dies which cut as well at the end as at the beginning. What joy. I cannot wait to see the kid’s faces. Anna, keep bringing the light and hope in this world."

What a wonderful autumn harvest of handmade happiness! Your projects are truly a testament to the magic that happens when passion meets paper. Whether you're making Thanksgiving greetings, Halloween treats, Christmas cards or just-one-more-because-I-love-this-die creations, you keep our crafting world colorful and fun!

Thank you to everyone who shares week after week and to those who haven't yet shared.. we look forward to hearing from you! There's nothing quite like seeing a fresh stack of pretty paper turn into something worth sharing. As the leaves continue to fall, we hope your creativity keeps piling up! Keep those gorgeous projects coming by sharing on our social media channels or emailing your photos to RSVP@annagriffin.com. You never know when your latest masterpiece might be featured in our next Craftspiration! Until then, stay cozy, keep crafting and enjoy every little bit of fall magic.

Be sure to get the bundle that will elevate your Christmas projects like no other! Today's Daily Drop will add gorgeous imagery to your reason for the season paper projects! 

Bye for now,

Anna