Fan Mail Friday- August 14th, 2026

Hi everyone,

Today, we’re overflowing with gratitude! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to send birthday cards, heartfelt letters, beautiful handmade gifts and kind wishes! Your generosity made this birthday celebration one we will never forget. Every card, every thoughtful word and every special creation reminded us how fortunate we are to be part of such an incredible crafting community!

This week’s Fan Mail Friday is so full of wonderful birthday surprises that it comes in two videos! We hope you enjoy every inspiring moment and all the amazing creativity shared by our community.

Watch the videos:

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Part 2:

Hopi shared a stunning Charlie keepsake memory book filled with pockets for treasured memories along with a gorgeous coordinating card with pocket. Her heartfelt letter celebrated hope, friendship and the meaningful connection she has found through our crafting community.

Here's a look inside her project.

Pat from Ohio created an elegant birthday card made with the Turned Edge Dies celebrating this milestone birthday with encouragement for reflection, growth and fulfillment.

Deena shared a heartfelt letter about the friendships built through the Create community and the North Carolina Griffinites. She also invited everyone to celebrate together at their upcoming gathering. We love her Annalise pop out card SO MUCH!

How fun is this!?

Barbie shared a beautiful rose trellis easel card along with an update about her life and her creative projects. She also wrote about celebrating this wonderful new chapter and her upcoming anniversary scrapbook.

Renee made an adorable birthday Woody Wagon card full of cheerful birthday spirit.

Gloria from New York created a beautiful birthday cake card filled with elegant candlelight details. The way she used the 3D Holiday Candlelight Scene Dies was genius!

Veronica from Pennsylvania shared a stunning Lian and Paris Green birthday card.

Kirk from Utah sent a beautiful layered z birthday card along with a heartfelt letter celebrating Anna’s kindness and generosity. The gilded and gold foil details were the perfect finishing touch!

Sherry sent an extraordinary collection including beautiful handmade cards, gilded Fancy French Frame banners, gifts and keepsakes.

What an incredible celebration! Every handmade card, thoughtful gift, and heartfelt letter reminds us that crafting is about so much more than paper and ribbon. It is about creating connections, celebrating friendships and sharing kindness that lasts a lifetime.

If you've ever thought about sending in a card or letter, we would absolutely love to hear from you! Fan Mail Friday is all about celebrating you. Every submission brings joy and inspires crafters all around the world.

Send us something in the mail!

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The weekend is the perfect time to craft! Enjoy our new MasterCraft class on today's Daily Drop!

Thank you for being such an important part of our creative family. We’re so grateful to celebrate this amazing journey with you, and we can’t wait to see what arrives next!

Love,

Anna