Hi everyone,
It's Fan Mail Friday, our favorite time of the week! Today, our hearts are especially full as we celebrate the beautiful themes of Heritage, Home & Hope. These meaningful connections are all around us, and with Create just a few weeks away, we're reminded of how special it is to be part of such a loving and creative community.
This week's fan mail is filled with treasured memories, thoughtful gifts, beautiful handmade cards and heartfelt stories. There is joy, gratitude, encouragement and even a few tears. Each letter reminds us that crafting is about so much more than paper and embellishments. It's about preserving the past, celebrating the present and sharing hope for the future.
Come see all the wonderful things our crafting family has sent!
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Jenny from Oklahoma sent an extraordinary collection of hand-cut paper dolls that belonged to her mother. What a precious gift to share her mother's legacy and preserve these beautiful pieces of the past! We are so touched that Jenny entrusted us with these treasured memories.
Roberta from New York created a gorgeous card using our Jasmine Concentric 3D Foil Dies and new foil plates to celebrate National I Love You Day! Her heartfelt message reminds us how much a kind word and a beautiful card can mean to someone. What a wonderful reason to spread a little extra love!
Dianne from Massachusetts sent a beautiful Thinking of You card featuring Sienna on behalf of the New England Designing Divas! Dianne, Pat, Ann and Angie shared their warm wishes for our upcoming Create event, hoping it brings joy, happiness and an abundance of creativity. We couldn't agree more!
Lorri from Massachusetts shared her inspiring story of strength and recovery, along with her gratitude for winning our exclusive Heirloom Nouveau Cardstock during a members-only livestream. Her thoughtful letter reminds us that even the smallest gesture of kindness can brighten someone's day, week or even year. We're cheering you on, Lorri!
Karen from California sent a stunning pearl-encrusted, foil-transferred card and a handmade framed birthday gift to keep the celebration going! We love her playful question about whether her gift was a little late or very early. Karen, your thoughtful surprise arrived right on time!
Kathleen from Illinois created a gorgeous Venetian Gondola card and sent a beautiful set of Murano glass jewelry, including a necklace, ring and earrings. Her touching letter celebrated the artistry of Venetian glassmakers and the creativity we share through papercrafting. The beautiful blue hues and special connection to Anna's mother made this generous gift especially meaningful.
Tamar from Florida shared a beautiful, interactive letter of hope created to encourage Angelina, a new papercrafter, and celebrate the friendships formed through our crafting community. Her message is a wonderful reminder to keep dreaming, creating and filling the pages of life with happy memories. What a beautiful example of the love and encouragement that make Create so special!
Kris from New York sent a delightful patriotic Halloween card with the cheerful message, "Eat, drink, and be scary!" She also shared the heartbreaking news of the sudden loss of her beloved son, Dominick, along with the touching words of remembrance read by his sister. Our hearts go out to Kris, her husband Ralph and their entire family as we surround them with love, comfort and sincere condolences.
What an emotional and meaningful Fan Mail Friday! Every card, letter and gift reminds us that the things we create carry our stories, preserve our memories and connect our hearts. We are so grateful for the kindness and generosity that make this community feel like family.
As we prepare for Create, we're especially excited to celebrate the theme of hope! If you're joining us, we invite you to write a letter of hope and send a photo of it to guest@annagriffin.com. We're planning something very special, and your encouraging words can help make a beautiful difference in someone's life.
We would also love to hear from you on Fan Mail Friday! Whether you have a handmade card, a treasured memory, a happy celebration or a heartfelt story to share, your mail means so much to us. You never know whose day you might brighten or whose heart you might inspire.
Send your happy mail to 99 Armour Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
Don't forget to tune in to our Daily Drop for a little creative inspiration each day! This Friday, we're bringing the drama in the most beautiful way with our MasterCraft Class featuring Theatrical Greetings! Join us as we explore the gorgeous Theatrical Greetings Dies and Materials. You'll discover wonderful ways to add dimension, elegance and a touch of theatrical magic to your handmade cards. We can't wait to create something spectacular with you!
Thank you for filling our Fridays with beauty, friendship and love. Keep creating, keep sharing and keep spreading hope wherever you go. We can't wait to see what you send next!
Love,
Anna
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I am also wiping away my tears, I lost my first son, he was my first baby. He lived for several hours, he was so beautiful. God decided to take him to Heaven, he was born to live with God. October 13th is his birthday, he would have been 49 this year. Chris I am so sorry for your loss of Domenic. You will forever hold him in your heart. My hope for you is to continue to love him like he is with you, because he is right there with you. He is your Angel, he will watch over you. Talk about him, keep him alive by sharing his life with you and your family. You will meet him again. I will share this with you, when I got out of school, all I wanted was to get married and start a family. I could not wait to have a baby. When I was a little girl I thought my husband’s name would be John, that is all I could think about was the name John. My husband’s name is Richard. When I delivered our baby, after he passed away, my mother- in- law told me to name him John, because of other John’s in the family. So I did. We had intended to name him Christopher Michael. it was several weeks later when I realized, he was my John. We named him John. I did marry John, my husband’s middle was John which I found out much later. In my heart he will always be my John but also Christopher Michael. Try not to be sad Chris, although you will miss him terribly, he is where he has always been, right beside you. With love!
Is it possible to send Chris a card via Anna. I would love to send her one and lift her spirits up
I am so sorry Chris for the loss of your son. Wow the paper dolls remind me of when I was a kid playing with them. Thank you, Jenny, for bring back such beautiful memories of my childhood. Everyone have a great weekend and may God bless you all.
Where do I send a picture of some of my Anna Griffin die cut creations. Email?
As I wipe away tears, my heart goes out to Chris at the loss of her son. I have lost 2 grandchildren and there is not a band aid large enough to fix the hurt. There is comfort in knowing your son believed. Thank God for being able to craft like Anna and her team!! 🌸