Hello friends,
Today’s New Product Preview is one we’ve been dreaming about for a long time — and it’s finally here. This release introduces an entirely new way to add luminous shine, refined detail, and timeless elegance to your paper crafting. From a brand-new machine to beautifully coordinated foils, plates, and papers, every piece in this collection was designed to work together seamlessly and inspire confidence from the very first project.
If you love thoughtful design, meaningful details, and projects that feel instantly special, you’re going to love what’s new.
Introducing the Empress Gild Hot Foil Machine— A beautiful new way to shine
We are thrilled to introduce the Anna Griffin® Empress Gild Hot Foil Machine, our newest machine and a stunning addition to the Anna Griffin crafting family. Designed to make hot foiling approachable, elegant, and rewarding, Empress Gild allows you to add radiant foil accents that transform everyday paper projects into polished, keepsake-worthy creations.
Whether you’re adding a single foiled sentiment or building an ornate focal point, Empress Gild delivers consistent, beautiful results that feel both timeless and modern. Thoughtfully engineered to pair effortlessly with our new hot foil plates and specialty papers, this machine opens the door to a whole new level of creativity.
Gilded Hot Foil Plates— Classic patterns. Romantic detail. Endless elegance.
If you love refined texture and heirloom-inspired design, our Gilded Floral and Gilded Damask Hot Foil Plates are a dream come true. These timeless patterns create beautifully foiled backgrounds that instantly elevate card fronts, layers, and panels — stunning on their own or layered with sentiments, frames, and embellishments.
Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, everyday correspondence, and everything in between, these plates bring graceful pattern and luminous shine to every creation.
Gilded Sentiment Hot Foil Plates— Because words deserve to shine
Words matter — and these sentiments truly shine. The Gilded Birthday Sentiments & Friendship Sentiments and Gilded Gratitude & Celebration Sentiments feature elegant typography and heartfelt messages designed to take center stage on your cards.
From birthdays and thank-yous to life’s biggest celebrations and quiet moments of kindness, these plates make it effortless to send meaningful messages with a touch of luxury.
Gilded Frame Hot Foil Plates— Frame every moment beautifully
Add structure, beauty, and classic elegance with the Gilded Ironwork Frames and Gilded Fleur Frames. These ornate designs layer beautifully with sentiments, diecuts, and embellishments — creating cards that feel thoughtfully crafted and wonderfully dimensional.
They’re perfect for highlighting focal points and turning any design into an heirloom-style keepsake.
Perfect Foil Rolls— Curated color, flawless shine
Color is where the magic happens. Our Perfect Foil Rolls are thoughtfully curated into palettes for every season and style — from soft pastels and vibrant brights to timeless antique tones and festive holiday hues.
Each roll is designed to deliver smooth, consistent shine and works beautifully with the Empress Gild and your favorite designs.
Ivory Coated Cardstock— The perfect canvas for gilded beauty
Our Ivory Coated Cardstock provides a smooth, refined surface that showcases every gilded detail beautifully. This luxurious cardstock was specially designed for hot foil, delivering crisp, radiant impressions every time.
Included are:
• 24 sheets of 6" x 8" Ivory Coated 230 gsm cardstock
• 24 sheets of 8" x 12" Ivory Coated 260 gsm cardstock
It’s the perfect foundation for elegant, professional-looking results.
Color Drenched Cardstock— Rich color that pairs beautifully with foil
Available in Fresh Lilac, French Blue, Sage Green, and Peony Pink, Color Drenched Cardstock brings rich, saturated color that pairs effortlessly with foil for stunning contrast.
Each color includes 24 sheets of 5" x 7" double-sided 230 gsm cardstock (4 each of 6 designs), giving you plenty of creative flexibility for cardmaking, layering, and embellishing.
12" x 12" Shimmer Vellum Papers— Add a refined, luminous finish to your projects
Designed to elevate every layer, this vellum features a graceful shimmer that brings heirloom-worthy elegance and a soft, sophisticated glow to cards, overlays, and delicate accents. Each sheet adds just the right amount of light-catching beauty—perfect for layering over patterned cardstock, framing sentiments, or creating subtle dimension without overpowering your design. This set includes 24 sheets of 12" x 12" Shimmer Vellum Paper (12 each of 2 colors).
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- TSC- Tuesday, February 10th
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Today’s New Product Preview is all about shine, intention and the joy of creating something truly special. We can’t wait to see how you use these beautiful new tools and materials to bring your creative ideas to life.
Love,
Anna
10 comments
Love the vellum!
THRILLED about the Gild and the Foils and Gorgeous Hot Foil Plates !I love the Color Drenched cardstock packs ! I am over the moon excited to use the ethereal Shimmer Vellum.
This new craft technique is going to put more glamour on my cards . I intend to use it in my scrapbooks too . So excited for you Anna and crafters ! Fun Fun Fun ! What a way to begin 2026 !! 🌟❤️🌟❤️🌟
Loving all of this
Need a bigger craft area
Wonderful new products. I can’t wait for my Gild machine to arrive!
Stunningly beautiful new papercrafting products as well as new Gild Hot Foil Machine—congratulations, Anna Griffin, in your 32d year as a fine stationer and premier businesswoman! I’m loving the new Color Drenched cardstock with their flower garden names, and also the fashion/style look of Vellum—to foil either (and, others) makes a statement every time! GREAT PRODUCTS PREVIEW!