Hi everyone,
Happy New Year and welcome to our first Fan Mail Friday of 2026! After a lovely holiday break, the office was met with a tidal wave of happy mail— cards, letters, ornaments, and heartfelt messages that filled us with so much joy. We’ve even got a second video today because there was just too much love to fit into one! Thank you for being part of this incredible pen pal tradition. It's been over a decade of beautiful connection through the mail, and every card and letter is a gift. Let’s celebrate the first Fan Mail Friday of the year together!
Watch the videos:
Donna in North Carolina sent a heartfelt card and Christmas letter. What a year you’ve had!
Pam sent a gorgeous mantle and pink nutcracker card— those iridescent details were stunning!
Lulu from Yorba Linda, CA, wrote a heartfelt letter and thanked us for Create 2025. Your kind words mean the world.
Hopi from Elk Grove, CA, sent a stunning project from Create Crop at Home 5, along with a moving update— thank you for your creativity and generosity.
Sherry Dobis from Texas sent a see-through pocket card and shared her Christmas morning traditions. Let’s all plan to share ours this year!
Gina from California solved the great envelope mystery! Her original card didn’t arrive the first time, but this time, it made it safely— and it’s absolutely gorgeous. She also included a heartfelt letter about the joy of the Advent season, how much she treasures crafting with our products, and how deeply her handmade cards and ornaments have touched her friends.
Jutta from Ohio closed us out with a powerful and emotional thank-you. She won a ticket to Create 2025, and inside her package was an extraordinary letter, handmade cookies with centuries of history, and a family-published book about her father's experiences. Jutta, your story is a gift. We are honored to receive it and you have inspired us all. We’ll be gifting you a ticket to May’s event so you can continue to share and preserve your amazing story.
Be sure to join us for our MasterCraft class featuring the Pop Up Bouquet Dies. This in-depth class walks you through each step of the process, sharing expert tips, clever techniques and creative ideas to help you build beautifully balanced, dimensional bouquets with confidence. It’s a wonderful opportunity to slow down, learn something new, and experience the joy of crafting right alongside us— just like being in Finishing School, from the comfort of your own craft room.
If you’ve ever thought about sending in a card or letter, we would love to hear from you! Fan Mail Friday is about you, your art, your heart and your stories. We’re honored to be your pen pals and so proud of the community we’ve built together.
Send your happy mail to:
99 Armour Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
Love,
Anna
14 comments
Oh my goodness! A very heartfelt set of two Fan Mail Fridays! I loved everything! Stopping and starting to make sure I didn’t miss one bit of beauty, caring and gratefulness! I feel like I’m a celebrity to have my name brought up in both videos! Ha!
Happy, Heathy and Creative New Year to all!
WOW!! What an emotional Fan Friday!! We laughed, we cried, we’re thankful and grateful. I know you are so proud of the Griffinite community that was created because of you Anna. I am happy to be a part of it!! Thanks so much for the share. Happy New Year!!
A lot of heart and soul shared here! Beautiful. I hope to be crafting soon.🙏🏼 🩵🩵🩵 It is a New Year and there is new HOPE. I am so very thankful for finding you 14 years ago.
Such lovely cards and sentiments. It must make you feel special to be included as family, Anna.
Happy New Year one and all.
Happy New Year and blessings to all.
These are amazing makes.