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December 2, 2021 • Anna Griffin

Craftspiration – December 2nd, 2021

By Anna Griffin // //

Comments: 116

Hello friends,

We have so many great papercrafting ideas to share with you, from all of your crafty friends! From new ways to use diecuts to adorable scrapbook layouts and 3D ornaments and more, we have your inspiration right here! Here are a multitude of beautiful holiday and every day projects to get your creative juices running! Don’t forget our Christmas Sale ends December 10th! It’s the most wonderful time of year to stock up on holiday favorites!

Susan said, “Bells on bob-tails ring…” I can’t get enough of this new Christmas Tree Die. It’s the perfect shape and the perfect size with the perfect embossing.”

Sally wrote, “Of course I’m making a scrapbook layout. This project has been in my mind for quite a while so I’m glad to get it made. I used the Door Dies and Decorations along with the festive Christmas plaid that goes perfect with the Scottie dog. My granddaughter’s expression captures the magic of Christmas!”

This is too cute, Sally!

Mary posted, “I’m getting in the mood for some snow, today, by working on winter scenes on a rocker card!”

Great card in perspective, Mary!

Carol Lynn shared, “Love FMF! I just put the finishing touches on these lighted shadowbox cards that were inspired by a card sent to Anna for FMF. I’ll be hand delivering these at our family gatherings this year!”

Eve Posted, “Worked with the Slimline Snowflake Dies. These dies are great in this format — let it snow!”

Becky Jo wrote, “For my son’s wedding . Everything Anna! I made her hair from the pony’s tail out of the Birthday Dies. They went to Disney World for their honeymoon.”

So creative, Becky Jo! Congratulations to the happy couple!

Jane shared, “Always working on birthday cards!”

Carla said, “Today I’m playing around with the Christmas house ornament die. I discovered that the dormer die from the Haunted House Dies fits the dormers on the ornament. I love you Anna Griffin for your amazing dies and embellishments! I also used embellishments from the snow globe and mini house die cuts, and topped with a banner sentiment. Merry Christmas!”

Never thought to use as a diecut, but love the idea!

Richard wrote, “I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving I finished the ten Zfold cards for special friends and wanted to share pics of the project Almost finished with Christmas cards still have 20 or so to create to finish my mailing list should finish those next weekend.”

This elegant tri-fold card has Richard written all over it! So beautiful.

Adina said, “I think that the Oval Frame Easel Dies and the Holiday 3D Card Layer Dies were meant for one another. I made this card for my doctor, who asked me last year, if he could display my card again this year. I hope that he and his staff will enjoy this one just as much.”

Diane wants to wish a “Happy Hanukkah to all!”

Terry said, “Glad Tidings to You ❤ Featuring the 3D Holiday Card Layer Dies & Fancy French Frame Dies 2.”

Sherry wrote, “Look who’s peeking from under the tree. Here is a pic from my granddaughter taken after she set up her Christmas Tree— her kitty getting ready to pounce on an ornament. I thought I’d surprise her this Christmas with it memorialized in a photo card.”

So cute! Hi Kitty!

Marie shared, “My son in law is turning 60 next month. They are having a party but specifically asked for cards only and no gifts. So taking my inspiration from Beth. I used mostly gentleman’s study paper and for him embellishments. He’s really into outdoor things so kept it pretty masculine. Hope it surprises him and survives a trip to AZ.”

Marie, this is a magnificent Explosion Box card! Love how you incorporated all of the masculine elements!

Here is a look at the inside of the box.

Elisabeth posted, “Barbie’s tip of adding a 2 inch round ornament as a base for the hot air balloon was genius! I used a lightweight plastic ornament for these two balloons and glued the paper tabs to the underneath top of the basket. Not only do you end up with a nice shape but the balloons are sturdy enough to stand on their own.”

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! We want to thank all of you for sharing your cards and talents with us week over week. We hope that these beautiful projects will inspire you from color combinations to compositions!

Love,

Anna

  • All these cards are inspirational. I’m at a place where I cannot work on cards and I’m quite jealous of all these people who can create right now. Wonderful and beautiful. Merry Christmas to all.

  • Lots of lovely Holiday cards and Birthday celebrations too… wonderful work Marie and Beth!!!

  • I love Craftspiration and today, craftspiration it was! There are so many wonderful projects from such talented individuals. Thank you for sharing your ideas. : )

  • These are all wonderful. I love seeing all the creativity among the crafters. It inspires others to reach new heights.

  • Anna, you have such inspiring people with ideas abound in your Fans! GriffinItes Rule!!
    Please keep your innovative & elegant ideas flowing!! You are our
    “Beauty in the making” maven!!

  • It is indeed inspiring to see so much beauty and talent! Thank you for sharing! Anna, thank you for posting! Happy crafting to all!

  • So much beautiful projects and what talented individuals who created all of these beautiful creations. Outstanding creation everyone. Loved them all.

  • These amazing cards humble me and my “amazing” cards. What talent! I have a long way to go, but you give me something to shoot for. Becky Jo, I adore that castle. You even used one of my favorite papers, the black and white harlequin pattern. Terry, the gray, white and gold paper is special to me. I have one sheet left from the Christmas pop-up card kit from around five years ago. That kit got me really into card making. Thank you all for sharing your treasures!

  • MY WISH LIST
    “Everyday Sentiments” stickers with NO COLOR CROPPING so we can use on any colored background cards and embellishments. Everyday wishes such as: Birthday, Get Well, Thinking of You, Hello, Sympathy etc. Gold and/or Silver foil stamping is always acceptable. Assorted shapes such as square, rectangle, oval and banner are great. Put them in a box of 50 or so …. BIG SELLER ! ! ! !
    PS – I already purchase the current assortment package, but the colored cropping restricts their use.

  • Gorgeous cards! I loved the slim cards with the snowflake dies. The scrapbook page with the girl just out the door with her dog! Jaw dropping gorgeous! Stunning!

    Thanks for sharing everyone!

  • All great cards, as usual. Sally, that is a very creative way to display a picture! And the
    explosion box is spectacular, Marie. It would have to be since it was made by someone named Marie 🙂

  • WOW!!!! Everything is absolutely beautiful, but Sally’s scrapbook layout is ingenious, love it ❤️💚❤️
    Love Elisabeth’s hot air balloons using the ornaments (now I have go and buy so more ornaments, so I can make ornaments) lol. Love the tri-fold angel card. The cards using the 3D holiday card layer dies are gorgeous. I love the explosion box, it’s hard to make masculine cards, thanks to Anna we are getting more product to work with. I just love them all! 🎅🎄💚🎁☃️❄️

  • Great work, Griffinites. You all make such beautiful cards and projects.
    Merry Christmas to all.

  • All these projects are gorgeous and I super love the scrapbook page, so cute!! Great job to all you Griffinites!!! 💖😘

  • I love everything that was showcased today. Just beautiful! Thank you all for sharing.

  • Light up cards! Little girls popping out of doors on cards! Exploding 60th birthday cards. I just love the talent and creativity of my fellow Griffinites!! Everything is just beautiful!!

  • Gorgeous creations!!! How can I purchase the angel stickers. They are beautiful! Are they with a kit? I have the nativity shutter die and I would love to embellish with the angel stickers. Thank you!

    • Susan,
      The Angel Stickers are now sold out on HSN but they may still be available on her website.
      Cindy

  • They are all beautiful, and it is evident that much work and care has gone into their creation. Is it possible to see more of Richard’s card. I see how it folds, but is one of the angels the front of the card? Does the card have a message displayed somewhere? I love the card, but cannot remember a blog posting which left me with so many questions.

    • Hello Karen
      Thank you for your kind words. I created a similar card for Miss Anna on FMF November 12 if you want to see more of this card type you can see it at 16 minutes 34 second mark of that episode
      That may answer some of your questions
      Regards,
      Richard

  • Most beautiful Christmas cards! I especially love the triple card with our Blessed Mother and the angels!

  • Thanks to everyone who shared their beautiful cards, scrapbook pages, boxes and ornaments. These lovely creations not only give us ideas; they should keep our spirits lifted 🙂 At least until next week! Lol

    Blessings

  • So many beautiful cards and great ideas. Keep up the good work crafters and Anna and her staff ❤️🎄

  • I would absolutely put upon my tree
    Beth Turchi’s lovely ornaments three.

    So much wonderful inspiration!

  • Loved all, in particular, the suggestion for the hot air balloon ornaments! Can someone tell me, which product has the little Santa’s? I’ve looked at AnnaGriffin.com and HSN. Left a message for AG customer service. Thanks!

    • The Santa is from the Mini House Decorative Die Cuts. I just fussy cut off the tree he was carrying

  • I eagerly await the exciting ideas and innovations every Thursday. Today is no exception. Susan’s Christmas Tree card says Happy Holiday, love the frosty white with red and green. Adina that is a romantic Christmas card. Missed you Richard but this is so spiritual.
    Thanks for all the merry creations.

  • I am so impressed with ALL the cards. I am looking forward to seeing more. Happy Holidays to everyone!!!

  • Stunning cards and ornaments this week! Thank you for sharing inspiration as I make my AG Christmas cards!

  • Wow! I can’t believe all of these gorgeous projects & the inspiration many will get from your projects. I love them all!! ❤️🎅🏻❤️ This week’s Craftspiration is the best!

  • So beautiful!!!! Wow so creative, talented a nd. Inspiring. Gives me lots of ideas. I love the picture frame die, we learned that in create 7 and have made a few. The ornaments !!! Wow. Okay , lol l will stop otherwise this will be a very long text. I love everyone’s creativity. Keep Inspiring

  • These are all so joyful and are such an amazing gift to all that would receive them thanks to Anna and her team.

  • Anna,
    Thanks for sharing. So many beautiful and inspiring creations. I love so many – Susan’s tree card, Sally’s scrapbook page, Mary’s rocker snow scene, Richard’s elegant z-card & more!
    Thanks for sharing my son & his new bride’s card.😊

  • I think Richard’s Zfold (Trifold) card is simply Fabulous. Thank you Richard and Anna for sharing this beautiful card with us.

  • Wow glad tidings to all, each one is more beautiful than the next and they were amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. ‘tis the season all merry and bright.

  • Craftspiration is my favorite of your weekly blogs, Anna. I get so many great ideas from those who contribute. Thank you – and them!

  • Oh my goodness!!! So much talent!!!! It’s humbling to realize there are so many crafters FAR more creative than I’ll ever be.

  • Always a joy to see these. And, as always, what a truly special treat to see Richard’s artistic talent. Thanks for sharing everyone.

  • Oh my gosh! I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many extraordinary cards/projects in one Craftspiration!

  • Fantastic cards and projects this week! I definitely see some ideas I want to try!
    Thanks for the Craftspiration, everyone!

  • I am just amazed that every day gets better than the last. Your fans have the best imaginations to use your items to the very best.

  • Thanks to all for sharing their beautiful workmanship! We all appreciate the splendid work which motivates us to keep creating and sharing!

  • I want to know more about Carol Lynn’s lighting in her beautiful shadowbox Christmas cards. What a great effect! How is this done? I want to learn more!

    from another “Carole Lynn.”

    • Yes! A tutorial on the lighting would be FABULOUS for so many of us! I hope Anna will show us how!

  • All is BEAUTIFUL, hope all the employees have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year.

  • All beautiful cards but Richard’s is just stunning, love it so much. Thanks everyone for sharing

  • Everything is so inspiring. I especially like the scrapbook page that Sally posted. Lots of great ideas! Happy holidays to all!

  • Each and every card, ornament, scrapbook layout, and papercraft project is truly wonderful for this most wonderful time of year–for weddings, Christmas tidings and decorating, Hannukah and more, Anna Griffin has the perfect selection of patterns and palette! Thank you for sharing, Anna and Griffinites everywhere!

  • Oh my gosh! These are all so beautiful! I just love everything! You all did great! Thanks for sharing.

  • Everyone is so creative!!!! Love all these cards and am just amazed! Thanks for sharing!

  • Anna, thank you for sharing inspirational cards and the talents of your followers. I appreciate all the showcasing.

  • So many wonderful cards and projects! I am always inspired when I scroll through these posts! So much talent and creativity in the Griffinite world!

  • Hi Anna & Sara!
    Griffinites make the most beautiful in the making creations.
    Happy crafting everyone!
    Have a fabulous weekend decorating, baking & making Christmas cards.
    Nicole

    • What beautiful cards!!! They’re an inspiration. I made about three boxes of your cards, Anna, and they turned out lovely. I have 3 more boxes left to make. They are all different and so pretty!

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