June 15, 2023 • Anna Griffin
Craftspiration- June 15th, 2023
Hi friends,
If you are like us, then you eagerly anticipate Thursdays and all of the fantastic cards, scrapbook pages and 3D projects that are on display and crafted by our very talented community of crafters. It’s fun that you never know what you will see next, and we love ooh-ing and ahh-ing over what was made and shared by Griffinites all over the country. We have lots of projects below that are sure to give you a creative spark and crafting ideas galore! From pattern mixing to use of different collections, new ways of looking at dies and more, we know that Craftspiration is the place to be each week.
Come see this week’s gorgeous projects!
Martha wrote, “Oldie but goodie Black Willow Collection. Please bring Willow back!”
Adding to our requests!

Renee said, “My assistant’s name is Rose and it’s her birthday tomorrow. I took a journal and fancied it up with elements from the Eleanor Collection and included some stickers in the back pocket.”

Terry shared, “Just some patriotic note cards for my friend using Anna’s Starburst Dies, glitter and stickers!”

Mary posted, “First time on Sunday share. Working on scrapbooking tea at the London Ritz this week using Anna’s lovely papers, embellished and dies. The possibilities are endless. My scrapbooking is on an entirely new level since attending CAH 2 and 3.”
What a fun occasion to scrapbook for!

Susan said, “Made this for my Mother. It holds 3 new vintage hankies. She still uses them.”

Thea shared, “The Gazebo is so elegant! I used Blythe paper collection and flowers. I love the plum colors so much!”

Allyson posted, “I made this shadowbox for my mom. My favorite photo of my grandparents. I’m also making one for dad with a photo of his mom when she was just 5. I’m excited to see how they look side by side on their wall.”
This is so special!

Marcia said, “My niece is getting married and I have been invited to a “no wrap” bridal shower! Who knew? I just couldn’t see bringing gifts that happen to be in boring tan boxes…so I’ve used the Gift Tag Dies to make some fancy tags for some plain boxes.”
These are so much fun!

Shellie wrote, “It’s a little bit corny, and that’s a-MAIZE-ing, this Father’s Day card just right for my farmer brother-in-law who raises beef, hay, and corn. The ways that Anna’s cardstock patterns and die designs can be transformed into something not-floral, yet still stylish are part of the fun and value of Anna’s teaching Finishing School, and in her Illustrated Instruction Sheets that ‘train the eye’ and ‘tap the creativity ‘.”







Dayle wrote, “I just loved AGTV summer cards last week. I love gardens and gates so I had to try my hand at the secret garden card. I used papers from Annalise, Salon Nouveau, China cabinet and the green foil. Plus Salon Nouveau dies along with the Gate Die Set. The garden was from greenhouse card toppers. And some flower cart embellishments.”
Sheri wrote, “Third day of crafting with my new purchase from Anna’s BIG sale. The 3D FANTASTIC FAN DIES have been on my wish list so I took advantage of the great clearance sale and used the New ANNALISE PAPER CRAFTING KIT. Love the fun Summer colors.”
Gorgeous, gorgeous card!



Beautiful projects!
Beautiful Craftspiration! Sheri, your fan card is just breathtaking!
Wow some gorgeous work going on there. THANK YOU to all who contributed.
Beautifully creative projects this week! Each one is stunning. Allyson, your shadowbox is absolutely gorgeous!! What a sweet couple your grandparents make. I hope you will share a photo of your grandmother when you finish it. Thanks for sharing everyone!
I LIKE MARGIES VINTAGE CAR , LOOKS GOOD NEXT TO VINTAGE CLOCK
FANTABULOUS craftspiration!🤩👏🏽👏🏽
#WEAREANNAGRIFFIN 🙋🏻♀️💜
Absolutely wonderfully gorgeous works of arts and collectables!
Everyone does such beautiful work and have gorgeous creative ideas!
How pretty these all are. I’m very late getting to this but it’s a nice way to end the day. I really liked Sheri’s card and I need to get those fan dies. Mary’s tea page is very pretty and Allyson’s done a great job matching the page’s theme to the photo. And then there’s the AGTV preview photo…. Anna’s gonna get me scrapbooking yet! See everyone tomorrow, yay!
Beautiful projects! Thanks for sharing everyone!
Always enlightening! Such beautiful work. Thank you all for sharing.
Beautiful cards and pages.
Everything is just stunning.
Alyson, I must say your Shadow Box is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! The photo truly captured a moment in time and you highlighted it perfectly. I can’t wait to see the masterpiece you will create to hang beside it.
Craftspration Thursday gets better and better. It truly is the best day if the week.
Happy Crafting!!!
So pretty thank to everyone for sharing your talent.
Cards and scrapbook pages are beautiful. A lot of talented ladies. Thanks for sharing your creations. It sure gets me inspired.
Seeing theses beautiful creations from other people are so motivating. Thank you for posting them Anna.
I just adore that gate card from last class.
I love the gate die. I use it so the recipient steps into their perfect world. Images of beautiful gardens for gardeners. Castles for fantasy readers. Landmarks for travelers. The ideas are endless. It really personalizes the card and recipients love it.
As always fabulous inspiration – thanks to all
All of these are so amazing. I love the scrapbook pages.
Loving the scrapbook pages!!! Keep them coming.
busy makers this week. wow. I am making card kits with all the accumulated extras and some additional cards and bases. It is fun. Suddenly, I have many cards lined up for making. good thing. All 4 no-fun grown kids….grownies, and 4 girlfriend sistas, and 2 sistas to make nice cards sets as Christmas gifts. I blew through the additional big bday card box I bought this months, so moving on to all occasions. Sadly, sympathy and get well cards are in demand. I have 10 Grandchildren …..Grandies….to make for and I wont send any to the 7 great grandchildren GR8 Grandies……except just a card with a few dollars in them. Children love money in a card and it doesnt have to be much. So, it is great to have new Christmas items next month. CIJ, Christmas in July….love!!!!! I watched Martha on youtube and she is putting full layouts on the back of her CAH3 layouts. 20 layouts became 40 layouts. I love it. I am going to try to do that. I want to give my Grownies new layouts for Christmas too. I stay on the run, but, I love to see what my crafting family are doing.
OMG, these are pretty and sets the tone for a beautiful occasion or a birthday. Tfs Everyone is creative and we love to see your ideas!
Lovely projects today. Even including my antique car,. it was the first one that I made with the die
and I think that I can do better on the next one. Have a happy and blessed summer.
Amazing talent. I love these!
Beauty projects everyone so nice to see all the inspiration.
I agree with Martha, the Black Willow collection is gorgeous!
Beautiful! Love everything!
Loving all the inspriational and beautiful creations! Hoping to jump back on the bandwagon soon!
The Thursday crafts are always so different and beautiful!! Thanks to all for sharing.
Wow so
Many amazing creations
I just love that fan card. It’s just beautiful. All the cards are gorgeous
I won’t be able to watch this time because I will be going to a friend’s to make Anna Griffin cards. Have a good one.
Loved every photo!! These are so beautiful.
Thanks to everyone for sharing.
Wonderful and beautiful!
Always enjoy seeing what everyone is making. Thank you for sharing!
Outstanding!
Allyson’s shadowbox of her maternal grandparents is splendiferous and shows how devoted to family she is.
Love all the beautiful projects shared here every week it so inspiring to see so much talent in one place. Thank you for featuring one of my scrapbook pages. I feel very honored to be included
Just ordered the tag dies. Can’t wait to get them and make some pretty ones like pictured above.
Love all the inspiration! The idea of adding new vintage hankies to the Anna purse is something I’m definitely going to use – I love it! And Dayle, the gate fold card with the green foil cardstock is gorgeous – an absolute hit!
Thanks for sharing everyone, and I’m so looking forward to the July HSN show Anna!
— Robin in Washington
Thanks to each one of you for sharing your wonderful creations!
Thank you for sharing one of my cards today. My neighbor who plays professional piano actually took that picture of the card right after she received it and sent me a thank-you text.
I loved Sherie’s lovely Fantastic Fans card. I too just received the HSN’s bundle sale FAN dies and I’m excited to try them!!!
The tags for the bridal shower are very nicely done. My wish list keeps growing 😄
All beautiful cards and love the purse. Wish we could orderthe shiney black paper in bulk.
Thank you Janie
All so lovely!!!!! Thank you for sharing your cards and creative, crafty items. I gain so many insights from your and other people’s details.
It’s always my favorite dose of inspiration on Craftspiration Thursday to open email from Anna Griffin sharing all the remarkable cards, scrap-pages, journals, tags and more! People are creative! Anna, we thank you wholeheartedly for bringing us not only great cutting dies, tools, and beautiful cardstock, but also your very best techniques and ideas to create them. It has been a challenging couple of months in my own family, with dad’s passing last month, and I can honestly say that the creative activity of papercrafting keeps my heart and mind positive, grateful, and reminiscent of the important things we treasure with one another. Today’s projects are overflowing with happiness shared and joy doubled!
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I was very touched by your perfectly expressed comments Shellie! Thank you for reminding us of the true reasons we make & share our creativity ❣️
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My deepest condolences Shellie on the passing of your dear Dad.
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If I didn’t know better I would think the photo from Margie with the old clock and rock wall was taken in my house built in 1926. Loved the card too.
The Flower Shop card is the BEST!
All so lovely. A lot of work was put into these cards and pages.
I always get inspiring ideas from others. Thank you,
All of the projects are stunning and so beautiful. Great job everyone. Thank you for sharing your projects with us.
I love the piano card of encouragement. So kind. Everything is inspiring.
Every project is so beautiful. I love them all!