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
This was the fan mail of Fan Mail Fridays!
Such heartwarming stories. I don’t think I’ve seen Anna happier than reading them with a tear or two.
Emotional and filled with so much love. And so true.
Being a part of this community can brighten anyone’s day anytime.
❤️
Everyone made you such beautiful Christmas and everyday cards. You are appreciated by many women and men; love, gratitude, and generosity. We all admire your scrapbooking, card making, and projects. You fill our life with joy and creativity.
WOW, what beautiful cards you received. Each one is unique in its own way. I especially like Hopi’s card with the musical background. See Anna your classes are letting everyone be creative and go outside the box. Thanks for all you do for us. Can’t wait to receive my Mystery Box.
Welcome back FMF!! So many wonderful cards and I needed a tissue just listening!! Trying to get back on track with health and hoping to be able to participate in the next Create. Happy New Year and thanks Anna, your team and all the crafters for the inspiration. Blessings to all. 🌸
Wow there are so many beautiful projects. There are so many projects for inspiration. Everyone is so talented. Everyone have a great weekend and may God bless you all.