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August 25, 2022 • Anna Griffin

Craftspiration – August 25th, 2022

By Anna Griffin // //

Comments: 103

Hello Griffinites,

We hope that you are having a good week, and that you have a creative weekend ahead of you. Everywhere we looked this week, we saw beautiful paper projects! It is so much fun to see cards and 3D projects made with our newest everyday and Halloween craft items. You are having so much fun making new creations and layering them in with different crafting items that you already have.

Come look at all of the fun things that were made this week.

Debbie said, “This die set isn’t new, but it’s new to me. The gold house on the right must have its lights off & the orange house has the lights on. I love the fence die.”

Veronica shared, “Celebrations Happy Birthday card making kit finishing school. Best wishes Newlyweds.”

Sherry shared, “This birthday card is crafted using Celebration Chest dies on the front decorated with a serious golf scene. The circle on the cover perfectly covers the embossed circle on the inside of the card hiding a snarky surprise when opened. I used Handsome cardstock & foils and Carte Homme dies to trim the corners.”

This is so cute!

Adina posted, “Why did the witch go to the doctor?~~ She had a dizzy spell.~~ What do you call a nervous witch?~~ A twitch.~~ Why do witches not wear a regular hat?~~ Because there’s no point in it.~~ I conjured up this card by mixing the Witchy Halloween Card Making Kit, Vintage Halloween Cardmaking Kit, Vintage Fall Decoupage Die Cuts, Carriage Slimline Die, Fan Pop-out Die, Spider Web Cut and Emboss Folder, eye of newt, toe of frog, and wool of bat into my cauldron and this is what brewed to the top!”

We’re cackling Adina!

Barbara said, “Last December I made 25 blue and white cards for my best friend, as a count down to Christmas. Now Anna Griffin is going to offer and entire Blue and white Kit. Can’t wait.”

We think you are going to love Carte Canton Bleu just as much as we do!

Maria wrote, “I just received my Carte Noel box and couldn’t wait to do class #3. The embossing underneath the door was very subtle so I cut thin pieces of cardstock to make the steps.”

Excellent work!

Mary said, “I thought the new climbing vines might look nice with the gazebo dies, so this my try at it.”

Shakuntala shared, “Experimenting with new ways to add dimension to the cards. I love everything 3D!”

We love your 3D project! This is amazing.

Julie wrote, “Loved how quickly this card came together! I’m going to make a bunch to have for Weddings, Birthdays and even memorials!”

What a fun card and photo!

Heidi posted, “I recaptured our memories. A mini scrapbook in the explosion box. I also shhh he does not know yet but tonight he will, a new wedding band. His has been through the ringer (literally) and missing stones for the longest time. I was able to capture his parents and mine as well as us. Included a few honeymoon photos and will journal inside the tag.”

So special! He’s going to love it!

Yvonne said, “Tried a lavender bird cage card with yellow and white flowers for a 50th birthday. Gave the bird a set of butterfly wings for a touch of whimsy.”

Mary Beth said, “Lots of experimenting with different dies/papers for this Christmas Card!!”

Pam shared, “My first card from the Carte Noel kit is one from the idea sheet. Love this kit!”

Cynthia posted, “I made a winter-themed Ferris wheel!”

Great idea! Thanks for sharing with us.

Belinda wrote, “Birdhouses are my go to for cheering someone’s day!”

Celia posted, “Beautiful Christmas cards. I made this Halloween card using elements from several collections. I love how everything Anna goes together.”

Michele said, “Love both of them! I bought these dies but have not tried them yet – maybe this will have to be a project for the coming week. This week, I was using the Thankfulness cardstock and embellishments to make a few thank you cards. I was inspired to use these materials to create my version of this week’s Tutorial Tuesday.”

Barbie posted, “My Sunday Share! Sharing a scrapbook page of when my mother was born! I had never seen any of these baby pictures before and they are so precious! I love the one of Grandpa John holding her and on the blanket on the couch!”

This is so special. What beautiful memories!

Donna wrote, “After I finished making my first pumpkin easel card, I showed it to Jim. He looked at it and had a perplexed look on his face. I asked what was wrong with the card. He replied, why is it green when pumpkins are oranges? My response to him was, use your imagination, it hasn’t ripened yet! He burst out laughing! I just had to share this conversation!”

Haha, too funny!

Tina shared, “A couple of cards using the Heirloom Lace papers with the same die! 3D Fancy French Frame Dies 2. Loving the bows and butterflies too!”

Kirk wrote, “Fun birthday make with pocket dies, velum and botanical engraving stickers.”

Jo Ann posted her amazing Halloween easel card.

Mary said, “My kit came quickly and I dived right in!”

Incredible job, all! We are inspired by your amazing work and see more than a few projects that we would love to make. Post all of the amazing things that you are making on our Facebook page, in our Finishing School community or email it to us at rsvp@annagriffin.com. When you post your work on other, private groups we don’t see your lovely paper projects to post. We would love to highlight new crafters, spectacular projects, who your projects are for and what your projects are all about. Keep up the great work, everyone!
Bye for now,
Anna

  • Every week I think there is no way Craftspiration could get any better and every week Griffinites prove me wrong.!!! Beautiful projects

  • Love all of the above!!
    Everyone’s creativity inspires those of us who get to peek at these beautiful cards.
    My favorite are the Christmas townhouse!

  • These cards are inspiring and very creative. I think my brain is on creative freeze right now. I truly enjoyed all your hard work.
    Thank you for sharing.

    Joyce T.

  • Outstanding!!!! I just couldn’t get enough of how wonderful each and every card is!!! Congratulations to all on jobs extremely well done!

  • I really love seeing all the cards made by Griffinites. These are all so beautiful!

  • These cards are so amazing! I love the 3D Christmas house!!!!!!! It’s just wonderful!!!!! Thank you all for your great ideas.

  • Wow, these projects are just fantastic! I just want yall to know I do copy your work, LOL! I am soooo impressed. I love playing with all these cool toys Anna has designed for us. Keep making and I will too!

  • So fun! I love seeing everyone’s beautiful and inspiring work. I did catch the Blue & White, and see there might be a kit? Yes please! Now I just need to start my Halloween cards.

  • Bravo!
    Lots of fun inspiration! I really love the golf card with the big head & joke behind! 😍

  • OMG!! So much talent went into making all of these beautiful cards. Great Job Griffinites.😁

  • All of these projects are fantastic, but I absolutely love Mary’s gazebo and Jo Ann’s spooky easel card is awesome. Thank you all for the inspiration. I aspire to be this creative some day!

  • love, love, love all the wonderful inspiration. So fun to see what everyone creates.

  • Anna’s Griffinites are very talented! I am in awe of some of these cards. (And I’m kinda jealous!) 🥰

  • Oh my gosh! Did I really read that Anna Griffin is going to offer a kit in blue and white – Carte Canton Bleu? Be still my heart!! That’s a collection I can’t wait to see. Fingers crossed that craft room organizers will be offered in that pattern, too.

  • I am always in awe of the creativity and ingenuity of the people in the Anna Griffin community. Everyone is so inspiring and they all stir my imagination.

  • All are beautiful and very creative! I especially loved the anniversary idea with the wedding picture and the gift of a new wedding ring. We’ll done!!!

  • One beautiful project after another. Wow. Every card is a piece to treasure for future generations. Collectibles within your own family and friends to be displayed year round.

  • Thank you for sharing these amazing cards! So much inspiration! For a relatively new card maker, it is helpful to see such creativity and unique ideas.

  • Great work from many crafters. Love to see so many cute and beautiful cards
    each week. Thanks for sharing.

  • Thanks so much for posting all of these gorgeous cards and scrapbook pages! I love them all! Nice work everyone!

  • Wow! All of these cards & projects are gorgeous. I was trying to decide which was my favorite but it’s impossible. They are all top notch.

  • Every creation featured today has taken my breath away! So, so many pretties and incredible talent! 😍

  • Wow…This is the most beautiful complete set of inspiration cards I’ve ever seen in a single blog of yours.
    I’m just blown away by all the creativity of these card makers. How do I make light scene card? Well done everyone!

  • Hello; ANNA I love the black paper kit but I missed out so I hope you bring back more. I love the Christmas ferries wheel one. I did get that ferries wheel die and was thinking about Christmas so I can’t wait to do that one. But all these cards are so beautiful and inspirational. Thank You Sincerely Eva Marchand

  • Well, well what a beautiful array of cards. Boy you guys are really outstanding. I truly enjoy all of your work of love and inspiration. So many truly took my breath away.
    Thank you for sharing.

    Joyce T.

  • I just LOVE to see what my fellow Griffinites have been making. Everything is oh so lovely.

    Chuckled at the witch jokes.

    Love seeing how everyone mixes and matches ALL of Anna’s products. The possibilities are truly endless.

    A big THANK YOU to everyone who makes Craftspration Thursday a reality. Truly is my favorite post of the week.

    Happy Crafting!

  • These are wonderful!! Everything is an inspiration!! Everyone has shared such marvelous, creative ideas! They are lovely!!!

  • Oh my gosh! These cards are just beautiful and so festive for the Fall and Christmas seasons! Also love the everyday cards too! Thank you for sharing them and giving us so much inspiration!

  • I was thinking that I am grateful to be apart of the Griffinites everyday! It is amazing to see all the creativity and thoughtfulness of so many. Thanks to all! So many inspiring projects.

  • what delight to see a photo of all the Blue and white cards I sent my friend last Christmas…. so excited to see the new Carte Canton Bleu….. what a fine addition to Anna Griffin’s collection of creating historic art.

  • What fun cards everyone that 3D Christmas card is beautiful, looks like it’s from a movie set. Love seeing all of the Griffinites talent. Thanks for sharing.

  • Love everything! They should be examples on the new creative instructions sheets. But how can that be? I am glad to see how we can go a little bit further with our dies and papers. Thank you everyone for great cards and the inspiration to “create something beautiful.”

  • Dear Anna
    Love looking at the spectacular cards others have made. I have many of these dies and ephemera featured. Every year since its debut I have made a different “Haunted Mansion” easel card — one to keep and others to send. Everyone loves them. I would love to have the Carte Noel box. So many fabulous ideas, Anna. Thank you for sharing.
    Blessings to you,
    Paulette

  • Wow what a treasure box of beautiful cards and projects for this week. Everything is beautifully done. Such talent people out there in craft world. Loved everything.

  • Wow! Such beautiful cards. Shakuntala, I would love details on how you made that outstanding card. I would love to try 3D and lights to go to next level. Have a great day all.

  • Everyone did an incredible job. All the cards are beautiful! Thank you for sharing and giving us great ideas.

  • Love all the things seen here. There are some very talented people out there—thanks for sharing!👍👍👍

  • WOW!! There are very talented card artists in the Anna Griffin arena. Beautiful cards

  • Good morning! Wow! Such inspiration! The Carter Noel is my favorite! Great job everyone! Can’t wait to start my holiday cards. Any day now! Sincerely, Sue Paul

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