Hello friends,
September is flying by at warp speed, but we are happy to take a moment to pause and catch up with all of our favorite people. We want to start by saying thank you for being with us this week for everything from our AG Members Only show to our Anna Griffin Elegant Papercrafting shows on HSN. It has been a long but creative week. There are no other crafters that we would rather spend our time with!
Let's catch up! We're also going to do something very special: gift Create 10 from a very special Griffinite!
Our Create events have brought together numerous crafters, and has been the beginning of many beautiful friendships. Clare sent this (not Fan Mail Friday) card and we just had to share the lovely picture of Lynn, Kathleen, Cathy, Clare, Suzanne and Linda. So special!
We loved being able to meet crafter Cathy Crowley at our Create 5 event in person. She understands what a wonderful and joyous occasion our Create events are, and Cathy had a great time being able to be creative and further her crafting skills, even if she had to step outside her comfort zone. Although she is unable to attend this year because she is recovering from a virus (hugs to you Cathy), she wants to sponsor someone for this year's Create 10. Cathy is giving the chance for a lucky crafter to experience the event.
So, if you would love to win a ticket to Create we want you to comment here on the blog and tell us about the power of meeting people, making new friends and putting yourself out there. Share a story where you did just that, and about how you are so glad that you did!
If you would like to gift Create to someone deserving, please contact customer service and let them know that you want to pay it forward. From there we will tell your story and prompt the community. Thank you so much for your love and generosity. It means so much, and is a wonderful thing to see!
We are officially less than 50 days away from the Create 10! We have a special deal on the crafting event of the year for a limited time only. Get your event ticket and over $2000 in crafting supplies and materials for $450!
We look forward to the treat of your cards and letters each week. If you would like to send something to our office, you can mail it to us at 99 Armour Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
We'll be back next week with more beautiful fan mail, the first of the Griffinites Give winners and another chance for you to win Create 10 from the kind, generous crafters in our community.
Xoxo,
Anna
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Hi Anna,
I am a retired registered nurse. The many friendships that I made and maintained over the years were often found through my work. My most recent job that I left after 12 years for retirement was as a Supervisor for a Day Program for the Disabled. Over the course of time, my clients became family. I built trusting relationships with all of them, including parents, families, shared living providers, group home managers, etc… Once I retired, I maintained some of these relationships, but found that retirement caused me to lose the daily social interaction that I had. I became regretful, and lost my joy of every day life. Then, I discovered your live shows and the ability to interact with other crafters. I have now joined a local group with the hope to meet the members and be able to experience new friendships. To be able to participate in Create 10 would be a blessing as I would be able to connect with people who have the same love of crafts as I do. The icing on the cake is to share your creativity and inspiration and be in your presence even if by a virtual platform. I love to give of my self and now I give cards that I make from your wonderful product line. Thank you for your consideration.
I work with this guy for years and one Christmas party he and his wife sit down at my table and for some reason or another we got talking about scrapbooking that was over 15 years ago ..no such thing as card making then I don’t think. But we hit it off and we’ve been friends and card making buddies for over 15 years now.. she’s 82 and I’m 71.. and we still get together and make cards!.. I’ve never met a scrapbook or card maker that I didn’t like!
Thank you Cathy for your generosity. I’m sorry you can’t attend yourself. Prayers for your complete healing.
I was much more fearless when I was younger.
I couldn’t wait to travel and meet new people.
I went to Europe for part of my University years.
Then I worked in Europe for my job for several years. I met people from everywhere! I also traveled all over the States. I have friends from so many places. I’m blessed.
Now I’m looking to connect with creative people who love crafting as much as I do.
Best of luck to all who ost for the same reason.
Thank you Cathy for your gift of a ticket to Create 10. I would like to Nominate my friend, Nancy Grubb. Nancy & I worked at Occidental College 25+ years ago and became lifelong friends over handmade cards. She made and sold cards to friends for different holidays and I loved them. Nancy invited me and my sister to a card class at her house. We were hooked from then on. My sister, Kendell, opened her own store called The Stampin’ Pad for several years. My daughter, Linda, and I held many retreats and Nancy would come to create with us. Most recently Nancy signed up for a retreat with us celebrating beautiful creative women. We are such good friends because of creating beautiful cards and scrapbooks. I nominate Nancy for the ticket to Create 10.
Cathy you are amazing! Anna, I was 15 years old when I decided to be friends with a girl I didn’t know. We were in 9th grade, and I saw her on the bus from time to time but didn’t know her. When we moved to the main building in 10th grade, I wanted to be her friend. So, in gym class I approached her, introduced myself and we just celebrated 50 years of friendship. I made her a card (posted on the membership community page) that resembles our high school. She is my crafty sister from another mister. I have introduced her to your products, and she loves them. I would love to win a ticket for her, and I am looking forward to stepping outside my comfort zone making some new friends in November.