Hi everyone,
What a beautiful Fan Mail Friday we have today! Our crafting community continues to fill our hearts with creativity, generosity and meaningful connections. From birthday surprises and handmade cards to thoughtful gifts and powerful stories of hope, every piece of happy mail reminds us how special it is to create and share with one another.
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Pam from Texas sent a gorgeous thank-you card after winning the Christmas Grace 3D Die Set on AGTV. Just look at all that gorgeous gilding! We love seeing how she is enjoying her new dies and making them her own.
Pam from Florida sent a lovely flower shop card, a beautiful kirigami card and a huge thank-you for our support of Creative Kindness. She sends an incredible 175 to 200 handmade cards each month to the organization, helping messages of kindness and encouragement reach people who need them.
Terry from Canada sent a beautiful castle card made with a die set she won. Her heartfelt letter shared her appreciation for being a guest during Create and on AGTV, and it has been such a joy getting to know her and hearing her stories.
Anita from California created a beautiful garden fountain card and shared touching words about the love, generosity and hope she has found in this crafting family. She also included two recipes for mental health, including a lovely reminder to spend a few quiet minutes outside watching bees gather pollen and enjoying joy, peace and presence.
Kris from New York sent a beautiful “Always Remember” card and commemorative letter reflecting on September 11 and her family's experience. Her moving story reminds us that even during extraordinarily difficult moments, choosing hope, serving others and coming together with compassion can be powerful acts of strength.
What an incredible collection of creativity, kindness and hope. Every card, letter and thoughtful gift connects our community across the miles. Your handmade creations do so much more than decorate paper—they celebrate friendships, encourage others and remind people that someone is thinking of them.
If you’ve been thinking about sending something for Fan Mail Friday, we would absolutely love to hear from you! Share a card, a letter, a crafting story or something special you’ve made. You never know how your creativity and kindness might inspire someone else in our wonderful community.
Send your Fan Mail Friday creations to 99 Armour Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
The Daily Drop today is the Flower Shop Easel Finishing School Kit, and it is also a MasterCraft Class! This beautiful kit gives you everything you need to create an impressive dimensional flower shop easel card while learning the techniques that make every detail shine.
Thank you for filling our mailbox and our hearts with so much joy. Keep creating, keep connecting and keep sharing your beautiful talents with the world!
Love,
Anna
7 comments
Lovely cards and gifts. Kudos to everyone.
Thank you, Kris, for remembering that tragic day so beautifully with us. I couldn’t look at this on that day. It still is just too raw, and we see the hate every day it seems. But like you I choose to focus on the good. Because just like then, I STILL refuse to let the evil win.
Happy Crafting!
Love FMF, beautiful cards from incredibly creative and inspirational
Griffinites. Thank you all so much.
Anna, I always love to check in on FMF. It’s a highlight of the week to see what beautiful cards are made and shared!
Love all the inspiration especially the always remember card and letter!
What an amazingly beautiful card and message from Kris. Especially today on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Her letter was so inspirational to every one and her card a perfect tribute to commemorate this day. Thank you Kris. It felt good to hear your words read.