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February 23, 2023 • Anna Griffin

Craftspiration – February 23rd, 2023

By Anna Griffin // //

Comments: 73

Hello friends,

Today’s Craftspiration is chock full of beautiful, spring cards! It’s hard not to look forward to blooming flowers, warmer temperatures and sunshine, but even if you aren’t seeing signs of spring, we have them here for you! In today’s projects, you will see the new Cardcentric Compendium Dies, gorgeous scrapbook layouts, St. Patrick’s Day projects and so much more. You just can’t help being cheered and inspired by these gorgeous, creative paper projects.

Scroll through for a look at some joyful crafting from our community.

Liana wrote, “Simple card but I do love using the “B Side” of this paper from the Heirloom Collection.”

Michele I did not have time to craft much this week but I did need to make a birthday card for a dear friend. I had just received the new Cardcentric Compendium dies and decided to try them out.

Gorgeous card, Michele!

Belinda shared, “I love making kid cards! Love the unicorn and her little skirt! Makes me smile.”

Thea posted, “My first Easter Card this year. The pastels are such a breath of fresh air! This egg die is so much fun to work with. I love all the ways you can play with the intricate pieces.”

We love the way that you mixed and matched your papers!

Gay Lynn shared, “I made a very special card for a very special young lady turning 18.”

Eve said, “Working on some more scrapbook pages, getting warmed up for CAH3. Used the Happy Papers and the new Cardcentric compendium oval dies. Love this die collection!”

Love these layouts, Eve!

Shellie posted, “Happy Sunday Share, Anna and friends! Your last AGTV- Simply Charming featuring sneak-peek of newest, beautiful Cardcentric die set has them at the top of my Wish-List! And, with compendium-style on my mind, I have been playing with a former set, pairing with cardstock collections ‘Beautiful Birds,’ and Musical Vellum (at left); and, Carte Noire and Paper Dolls (at right). While growing up, my sister used to brag how she was ‘the oldest, and entitled to driving-privileges and breaking curfew,’ among other things. Now, these ‘snarky ladies’ Toppers & Sentiments are helping me ‘give back!’ All in good fun and with Anna-style!”

Sally shared, “I created a wedding layout using the 3D Enchanted dies, fan dies, Carte Noire flowers and Damask card stock. This is a companion page to one I posted several weeks ago.”

The way you used the 3D Enchanted Dies is stunning. Thanks for sharing!

Joyce said, “My first Flower Cart card; love how it turned out!”
Terry posted, “Today I’m making matching birthday cards & gift card holders with the gorgeous Annalise paper! The dies are Romantic Frame, Baroque Frame & Finely Feathered for the card. Just Because Gift Card Holder dies for the gift card.”
Just gorgeous, Terry!
Vera wrote, “Couple weeks ago I met a lady who taught us how to make pierogies. She shared with us that last month a young man (her son-in-law) was deployed to a country who are not our allies. He and his wife have a one year old son. I decided to have some ladies over and make cards to send to the guys there. We had to reschedule due to someone having the flu. So yesterday I decided to make this card for Cory. I tried to make it look very much like the suit he wore when he left.”
Michelle said, “This beauty!”
Tracy shared, “You probably cannot tell that I used the China Cabinet and Rose Swirl dies to frame this photo of my two favorite leprechauns ♥️☘️🙂. But you probably can tell that I used embellishments from the Charmed Toppers set 😄🍀🌹. I had no intention of completely covering up the beautiful, matte foil die cuts, but I couldn’t stop myself from continuing to build with the beautiful toppers. But I want to try this again to make sure the stunning die cuts are given their deserved attention 😀.”
We love when you all think outside the box! Great idea, Tracy.
Heidi wrote, “So I have been using this little baby bug cutting little pieces and parts of Easter Cards in the making for the past month. The call came again to help out 24/7 and hubby and I are doing what we need to do. If anything, crafting is now something I have learned to just escape. My Dad would be so proud of me. Haha. We always use to say to Mom, “how do you do it?” “How do you just turn off life’s problems and craft such beauty?” Her reply was simply “I have to!” Where Dad and I would go do yard work, clean whatever to keep busy. Now I’m in the same little lesson. Do what you need to do and escape for just a little bit. So this was and is my escape for the time being. I clean it all up and put away in a box beside me each night or my Anna rolling bag and either take back home or reload bag with other ideas and bring back. Mom asked me one morning what would my Christmas cards look like this year. Ha! The way things are, I may just push that button and make them too.”

Beth posted, “Inspired by Laura Mitchell’s Flower cart with a drawer, I decided on trying to make one to hide treats in for Easter. I did have to adjust the dimensions of my 3D cart from previous models that I made to accommodate the pull out drawer. I am happy with the end results. The drawer compartment was made from a Cricut matchbox file as was the sidewalk sign. AG products used : Flower Cart Dies and embellishments, Birthday Cake papers, Antique Luxury Matte Foil, lavender pearl matte cardstock, Dresden Bunny, center die from the Fancy French Frame dies, lantern die from the Coach die set , 3D decorative trim dies, Spring rub ons to make a 3D dimensional scene for the carts center focal point,  Mini Holiday Sentiment Stickers and the 2 small lavender perfect bows.

Sherry posted, “You can’t go wrong making a thank you card with Anna’s Favorite Tea Cup embellishments. It is being sent in an oversized envelope so I let the embellishments hang over the edges of the card. “Cup of Tea Anyone?””

Frankie said, “My Simply Birthday mailing card kit just arrived and since I have a friends birthday coming up next week I decided to use this kit and boy was it easy! I usually spend so much time going through all my supplies to find just the right items for my cards but this kit made it so easy that I was done and everything was cleaned up in an hour! Everything I used is from this kit except for the 70th which came from Anna’s Alphabet and Numbers dies and I really could have left them off and added more flowers and it would have still looked good but this is a milestone birthday so I added the numbers.”

Barbara wrote, “Using a collection of die cuts, a dragon fly pin and rhinestones we were able to create a card for a great friend turning 90 this month.”

What a beautiful birthday card for such an important day!

Marianne said, “I adore the Flower Cart Finishing School box. This 8 x 10 shadow box will remind me to stop and smell the roses. The border and shadowbox concepts come from CAH2 as does the border die.”

This is wonderful!

Mary wrote, “I am in love with the new Cardcentric dies. Had to play with them right away. I know i’ll use them a lot. So beautiful, so versatile!”

Adina made this beautiful card, “For a Dear Friend.”

Veronica shared her “AG Flower Cart project 4.”

Thank you all so much for filling our community with such gorgeous projects. The things you create inspires so many crafters, us included! We like to call it the never ending circle of creativity, and we are so glad that you are here. We want to see what you have been making; share your projects with us on our social media channels, or email us at rsvp@annagriffin.com. Come back next week to see more incredible, featured projects!

As a reminder, our Spring Fling Sale is happening now through February 28th; get the crafting items you need for this season’s crafting. Also, our next AGTV show is less than a week away! Mark your calendars for AGTV: Kickoff Crafts on Wednesday, March 1st at 12pm.

Bye for now,

Anna

  • Personally think everyone went out of their way this week – everything is just so beautiful ! I get so, so many idea’s each time I look at the items made by fellow “Griffinites “. Only problem I have is that I want all the products needed to make them all. Simply spectacular work everyone !!!!
    Cant wait to see all the new items brought to air this week.
    Love to all,
    Michele

  • Just received my Anna boxes and haven’t left my craft room in 3 days! 💗
    Thank you for your inspiration!

  • All of the projects shown are just breathtaking! It is so very inspiring to see the gorgeous results of when Anna’s products are paired with amazing talent. Well done, everyone!

  • Wow…stunning work everyone! Some real sow stoppers this week! Flower cart has made a serious splash

  • Beautiful, creative cards but I have to say the flower cart cards are amazing. They came at a time when you wondered if it was ever going to be spring again. Soon. The vibrant colors are uplifting and who doesn’t like flowers! Wonderful box, 5 stars.

  • All these beautiful projects are an inspiration to all of us. Like everyone else, I love the flower cart box. Thank you for helping us to become much more crafty.

  • It’s so wonderful to see how creative all of our sisters are. There is so much I can learn from them, in addition to all of the training y’all provide. I’m so thankful for you.

  • GORGEOUS craftspiration!🤩👏🏽👏🏽 Lots of items added to my growing Wish List!🥰🙋🏻‍♀️💜

    #WEAREANNAGRIFFIN

  • Wow! Just incredible! Looking forward to my afternoon of creating tomorrow after seeing all this beauty!

  • OMG! Had to scroll through 6 times to take it all in. Especially love the flower frame and the Easter flower cart.

  • What beautiful offerings this Thursday, all equally lovely. I feel blessed to be part of a group of such creative people.

  • Beautiful cards this week. Seems like the flower cart maybe the most popular die
    used for the past. Beautiful how everyone is using. bring a touch of Spring to us early.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • Oh wow. All the cards are so pretty. It sure makes me wish spring would hurry for us in Michigan. We are without power and it is pretty chilly.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • Hi Anna,
    So many beautiful, inspirational ideas. I love them all especially the wedding one.

  • Magnificent cards and scrapbook pages.
    I love them all. Thank you to everyone 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    💜💛💚❤️💖

  • Hello Anna & Greetings to all the Griffinites

    Another fantasy world overflowing with flowers that never wilt! Such fanciful creations!
    Blessings

  • I loved Marianne’s shadow box. Some of these projects are really too pretty not to save and showcase them and this is a great idea. Now aIl I have to do is find out how to make a shadow box! All the examples were so pretty and wow, Beth is supernatural in her crafting talents. Thank you everyone for sharing and as always, inspiring.

  • Wow! I’m so inspired. Can’t wait to get in my craft room. Thanks all you talented people with Anna’s help

  • Everything is just beautiful! I love to see how people use the same products but create their own individual pieces of art 😀💕.

  • I would really love to learn how to make the 8″x10″ shadow box frame that Marianne made. Is there any chance that you can teach those of us who could not attend CAH2?

  • What a beautiful display of talent!
    So many inspiring products. Makes me so happy I ordered the compendium and Flower Cart dies. Hoping to make some scrapbook pages using them before CAH3.
    Thank you all for the ideas and examples!

    Love from Sue from Las Vegas.
    (We’re having some crazy weather here. High winds and even snow flurries, so I’m staying indoors to craft!)

  • Beth Turchi I am in love with your flower cart, it is so awesome. Can I ask what did you used for the rods on the wheels and the rod for the cart handle? and what you used for the drawer handle too. That makes it look so much more realistic. The lavender color is just right for Easter goodies.

    Everyone I enjoyed seeing all of your projects everyone is so very creative

    • Thank you Ella. I used lollipop sticks that I purchased in the cake and confectionary department at Hobby Lobby . Just cut them to size and painted them with gold gilding wax . The metal drawer handle comes in a pack of 3 by The Paper Studio also purchased at Hobby Lobby.

  • What beautiful cards, my heart was so touched by the military card she made for her son in law. What a beauty

  • I am so impressed with all the talented people. I am new at this and trying to copy what I see others making. I love the flower cart and am looking forward to working on this. Thanks you all for such great work.

  • Everything is BEAUTIFUL!! I just LOVE Craftspration Thursday!!! It truly does inspire. Love the Scrapbook layout with the Happy papers for sure. So wonderful to get that inspiration before Create Crop@Home 3.

    I just go back and look and look and see something new each time. Thank you to everyone who brings such beauty into my life.

    Happy Crafting!!

  • I am inspired by Beth’s gorgeous lavender Flower Cart! It is not only beautiful, but it is engineered to perfection. I have pondered over solutions to stability and durability in using the cart fronts for a 3D object. Voila, here are the answers to my questions, yet my guess is there a few special secrets that remain unseen. Merci!

    • Anne , I glue 3 cart pieces together for the front and 3 for the back . The center piece is white craft board ( or you can use a cereal box .) and the outer layers are cardstock This will give the legs and the wheels stability. I hope this helps answer your question .

  • Dear Anna – Always Always Always find new creative ideas on your Blog. Thanks to all the lovely crafters who generously share their designs!

    See you soon on HSN!

    — Robin in Washington

  • Wow all of the projects are amazing. All I can say stunning projects. Everyone is so creative. Outstanding job everyone.

  • All so wonderful lovely & inspiring. Thank you for sharing your creations & the smile on my face. HUGS! YOU ARE LOVED!🧚‍♀️💐🍀☘🌸💞

  • I’m going to try one more time to leave a post, but for some reason my posts are not coming through so this is the last time I’m gonna

  • All of the project here are so putting my crafting to shame. I am getting ready for my journey of making my daughters their second keepsake scrapbook for this next Christmas. Thank you for all the ideas!

  • Such lovely cards today. Makes me want to get busy crafting. Oh well, chores are calling. Maybe later. Thanks to all for sharing your talent and thanks to Anna and her team for all of the good “stuff”.

  • What a wonderful way to start my day. All of these cards and scrapbook pages are absolutely amazing. Thanks, Anna, for sharing with us.

  • One more lovely than the next. They are all my favorites. The use of dies, papers and color combinations reminds us how versatile all Anna’s goodies are. Thank you for the creations.

  • Beautiful cards, very creative. I love the Flower cart with a drawer. Very nice. Thank you for sharing

  • Thank you Everyone for sharing all your BEAUTIFUL creations ❤️. It inspires us all.
    I have the Flower Cart kit and it has also been so versatile for my card making.
    Thanks to Anna and her archive.

  • Anna and team,
    You have such talented devotees!
    All their projects are inventive and amazing.
    I really enjoy looking at them.
    Thank you.

    Anna, would love to have cut and empress Honors embellishments.

  • So many great projects! Thanks everyone who shared. I do a lot of scrapbooking so fun to see those this week!😀

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