Hi Griffinites,
What a beautiful time we had together on our recent Gilded Crafts AGTV show! This special livestream was all about luminous finishes, refined details, and the joy of adding elegant shine to your paper crafting. From brand new tools to thoughtfully designed papers and foils, every moment was filled with inspiration and creative possibility. Thank you for joining us, crafting along with us, and bringing your signature Griffinite enthusiasm to the experience.
Giveaway Winners
If you see your name below and haven't already, please email us at RSVP@annagriffin.com to claim your prize.
- Paula Pollock
- Lori Askin
- Debra Nelson
Below is your full Livestream Lowdown recap of everything we shared. This show was perfect for revisiting the highlights and finding fresh inspiration in every detail.

Empress Gild Hot Foil Machine
We began the show by introducing the Empress Gild Hot Foil Machine, a beautiful new addition designed to bring refined foil details into your creative process. Thoughtfully engineered to work seamlessly with the tools you already love, this machine opens the door to crisp impressions, elegant shine, and endless creative potential. From sentiments to decorative elements, gilding truly elevates every project.
Gilded Sentiment Hot Foil Plates
Next, we shared a look at the Gilded Birthday & Friendship Sentiments along with the Gilded Gratitude & Celebration Sentiments. These thoughtfully worded phrases are designed to help you say exactly what’s in your heart—whether you’re celebrating milestones, expressing appreciation, or sending a note of encouragement. Finished in luminous foil, each sentiment adds a timeless and meaningful touch.
Shimmer Vellum Papers
Our Shimmer Vellum Papers brought a soft, glowing elegance to the mix. With a graceful shimmer and refined translucence, these papers are perfect for layering, diecutting, and adding subtle radiance to cards and keepsakes. They’re a beautiful way to introduce light, texture, and sophistication to any project.
Special Guest: Kirk Steffensen
We were delighted to welcome our special guest, Kirk Steffensen, who joined us to share his enthusiasm for beautiful design and creative innovation. His presence added an extra layer of inspiration and excitement to the show, and we loved having him be part of this gilded celebration.
Gilded Frame Hot Foil Plates
The Gilded Ironwork Frames and Gilded Fleur Frames brought ornate beauty and classic structure to our projects. These frames are designed to spotlight sentiments, photos, and focal elements, adding architectural elegance and foiled detail that feels both timeless and elevated.
Perfect Foil Rolls
We also highlighted the Perfect Palette Hot Foil Rolls in Pastel, Bright, Antique, and Holiday colorways. Each palette offers a curated selection of hues designed to coordinate effortlessly with your favorite papers and embellishments, making it easy to achieve polished, professional results every time.
Ivory Coated Cardstock
Ivory Coated Cardstock made a lovely appearance as a smooth, versatile foundation for foiling, stamping, and layering. Its soft neutral tone and refined finish make it an essential staple for elegant cardmaking and refined paper projects.
Color Drenched Cardstock
Our Color Drenched Cardstock in Fresh Lilac, French Blue, Sage Green, and Peony Pink brought rich color and personality to the show. These saturated hues are perfect for mixing, matching, and layering—adding depth and beauty to both everyday and special-occasion crafting.
Anna Griffin Membership
Finally, we talked about the Anna Griffin Membership— an invitation to enjoy exclusive perks, special content, and deeper connection within our creative community. It’s a wonderful way to stay inspired, informed, and creatively connected all year long.
Thank you for spending this gilded moment with us. If you want to catch up on last week's show, you can watch it here. We loved sharing this elegant crafting journey with you and can’t wait to see how you bring shine, sentiment, and beauty to your next creative project. Our next AGTV show is Time to Create on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026!
Bye for now,
Anna
4 comments
Congratulations to the winners. Have fun!!
Anna is gilding the lily this year. Lots of shine and shimmer. 2026 is going to sparkle and shine!
Happy Crafting!
I am so excited my Gilding machine has arrived I am going to start play with it and see what I can do with it. Thank you, Anna, and Team for providing us with excellent tools to accomplish our projects. Everyone have a great day and may God bless you all.
2026 is beginning as a Gilded Year !
Like many others , I am EXCITED to get my GILD MACHINE !
I bought the Jasmine box just hold my Gilding Plates ! The HF Plates are in box , labeled and ready to be used!!!
Thanks Anna for this new year’s excitement in crafting with you! 💖
I Love Jasmine (my Granddaughter is Yasmine which means same as Jasmine:“beautiful flower”) !
I’m so excited for my Gild to arrive!