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May 4, 2023 • Anna Griffin

Craftspiration- May 4th, 2023

By Anna Griffin // //

Comments: 111

Hello crafters,

Are you ready for your weekly dose of crafting inspiration? Our community is always hard at work to make beautiful paper projects for all of life’s occasions. From Mother’s Day cards to special birthdays, baby showers and more, we love to see what you have created each week.

Feast your eyes on the lovely things posted on our social media pages this week!

Cindi posted, “This is my Mother’s Day card for my Mom who is 103! She is also an Anna, and she loves when you have a class… she sits in on it! This card was inspired by your Floral Vellum Cards tutorial. I also used the Compendium dies, the Diorama card and  its butterfly dies. Since she is the “Queen Bee” of our family, I used the Crown dies and a bee from I can’t remember where! I love the vellum and she loves gold so we’re both liking this card. Happy Mother’s day!”

a mothers day card with flowers and a crown.

Tina shared, “Happy Mother’s Day to my daughter!”

Gorgeous work, Tina!

a close up of a card with flowers on it.
Maria posted her “Mother’s Day diorama card for a special friend!”
Great use of the Calligraphic Sentiment Dies, Maria!
a card with a heart and flowers on it.
Tracy This is a 3D box candle luminary I made in celebration of both Cinco de Mayo and Dia de Los Muertos. For this I used Anna’s Lucky 3D and Photo Frame dies, as well as vellum from the Charmed Toppers set. I also used Carte Noire Stickers, which I colored with gel pens to give them that fiesta feeling 🌼🌺😀. And lastly , I used a color changing tealight to illuminate this piece 😊.
a picture frame decorated with flowers and butterflies.
Thea I loved the congratulations kit! It made short work out of 12 beautiful cards!
a close up of a card with flowers on it.
Suravi shared her pretty floral card.
a close up of a flower pot with a card.
Loretta wrote, “Not dad related, but working (not taped down as yet) on mom’s bday right before Mother’s Day.”
She’s going to love it!
a close up of a card with flowers on it.
Jo Ann posted, “I love the new Baby Carriage Easel Die. Anna, what will you think of next?!”
We’re always looking to make more of what you love! What kind of easel dies do you want to see; tell us in the comments!
a card with a carriage and flowers on it.

Roxanne shared, “I watched Anna last night on HSN & was inspired to get out the Birthday Celebrations Box to make my niece a card. I absolutely love the flowers & the colors in this box. I also used the new layered flower 3D die set. The details are unbelievable! I love this set.”

Mary Beth asked, “Are we all ready for the big day (Saturday, May 6th)?? Get up early before C@H3 starts to watch the festivities! Modified An AG Cricut “bows” file for the background and Crown die set…fit for a King?”

This card is perfect for the coronation, Mary Beth! So regal!

a purple and gold card with a crown on it.

Beth shared, “Well in the niece and nephew department #58 is on it’s way . My niece Elizabeth was admitted this morning for induction. She received her first dose of Pitossen at 10:00 am. We know she is having a little boy . Now it’s a waiting game . The New Baby Carriage Easel dies arrived 2 days ago . Just in time for me to create a 3D baby Carriage. Once I know the name and date I can add it to a tag on the reverse side of the carriage . AG dies used for this project : Baby Carriage Easel Die Set, Anniversary Paper Trick Folders (for the canopy) Baby Icon Cut and Emboss Folders, Square pop out dies (for the blanket) 3D Fancy French Frames center oval and circle, and the small center circle from the 3D Ribbon Edge Card Layer Dies. AG papers: Basket Cardstock , Fancy Flocked Card Layers, Blue , White and Gold double sided Metallic Cardstock .

Spectacular card, Beth! Congratulations to your family!

a baby carriage with a teddy bear in it.

Mary wrote, “I got my new baby carriage dies and had to try them, of course. A friend asked me to make a card for her great niece’s baby shower. She’s having a boy.”

a card with a baby carriage on it.

Barbara posted, “An Anna Griffin quilted purse filled with a mini home made May Day Card and blossoms from a Korean Spice Viburnum.”

a close up of a vase of flowers on a table.

Sheri shared, “I’m having a lot of fun decorating my purses.”

a white and black purse with a gold bow.

Laura shared, “All AG product. Carte Homme❤️” a card with a picture of a man in a suit and hat.

We are feel inspired! There are so many wonderful ideas in today’s post. We hope that you have found something that has lit a creative lightbulb in you. Keep creating, posting and sharing what you make with us on Facebook, in our private community or email us at rsvp@annagriffin.com. We look forward to sharing your talents again next week.

Bye for now,

Anna

  • ANNA, WHERE CAN I FIND A TUTORIAL FOR THE 3d PRAM THAT MARY MADE, I WANT TO BUY THE DIE BUT I WANT TO MAKE IT 3d…I DON’T SEE ANY TUTORIALS, IT’S SO PRECIOUS

    TY

  • I just love how the options are endless when getting an Anna Griffin die set! Tha baby carriage is a perfect example! Looking forward to getting that die set and creating!

  • Oh my goodness, I am so amazed at the talent!
    I love, love the baby carriage and that 3D one is amazing!!

  • Love All the beautiful cards!! I especially love how Beth used the paper trick die for
    The baby carriage canopy. What a beautiful presentation.

  • Every one of these projects is just amazing! All of you are inspirations, on top of the Inspiration Queen – Anna herself. I get so much from looking at all the posts, classes and even the sales pages – a lot of ‘Inside the craft box’ when you click on an item.

    On a side note, this weekend was fabulous!!! I got 20 pages done – now to find the pictures I want to use for the gorgeous layouts we did. Thank you Anna, and Thank you to your hard working staff!

    Have a good day all!

  • Spectacular and inspirational! Looking forward to Tuesday! ❤️😊

  • They are all lovely. As always great ideas and colors. Always take me to a different world in crafting.

  • Still my favorite post of the week. So much delicious creativity.

    Always amazed with Beth’s creations.

    So far behind on the blog posts!!! But it’s fun to catch up on.

    Happy Crafting!!

  • Beth’s baby carriage really got this blog posting lots of comments! She is one of Anna’s superstar crafters for sure. I’m still thinking about new die ideas and, not sure if Anna did this before, but what about a Windmill? It could be a pulley card with tulips in the front, or if it’s The Hamptons, hydrangeas. And maybe an embellishment of a bicycle with a basket, with flowers of course. Or the bicycle could be an easel card on it’s own. Or how about a sailboat with the sails popping up. I can’t wait to see what Anna comes up with next!

  • WOW! Everything is spectacular! Thanks so much for sharing to be posted! 🙂

  • Beth’s card is to die for, what products are needed to make such a beautiful card?

  • I would really love to add the men’s does to my collection, I was just telling my friends that is one thing I was missing. And these look very manly.

  • I have just seen your baby carriage cards on Facebook I would love to be able to make one. Where can I buy the die set from please

  • Lovely, lovely cards and projects. As a suggestiion for other designs, It’s Oaks Day at Churchhill Downs here in Louisville, Kentucky. Tomorrow is Derby Day. I would love Anna and her team to design some Horse related Dies or Cut & Emboss Folders along with lovely printed Cardstocks of Horses and such….. Derby Shirts, Banners, Racing Buggy”s of Long ago, Horse Stalls and tacks for the horses, riding gear, Winners trophies , etc. . Kentucky is Horse Country and I would love to have some products that could be used all year long for cards related to Horses.

  • OH MY!!! Every single one of these beautiful examples of cards and other beauties ate above and beyond. Anna, from you and your fabulous team inspire us to be creative to tge max!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

  • Outstanding work from outstanding minds! Beth’s baby carriage is incredible! Love it all.

  • Wow!! So many amazing, gorgeous cards. Thank you everyone for sharing. I don’t know which one to try to copy first.

  • What beautiful cards!! I am partial to the baby carriage since I will become a Great Grandmother in July.
    Lovely Mother’s Day cards as well.

  • New babies and weddings! Is there anything better in a family? We’ve learned how to create beautiful cards for the wedding couple, and the bridal shower–NOW, we can create one-of-a-kind baby carriage cards and projects, too! What a FABULOUS new easel card die set, Anna! I would love to win and make baby carriage cards! Yes, Anna Griffin inspires my heart and my mind, and I’m grateful!

  • I like the idea of the Mary Cecily Barker fairies. I looked at my dresser and had an idea, what about perfume bottles? Some are beautiful and others are iconic. They could be more of a paper project and 3-d. Vellum to represent glass, and maybe even those honeycomb items from the pulley cards, to have on an atomizer version. The labels could be the sentiments, florals and gold flourishes all around…what woman doesn’t like perfume?!

    • Love your idea of the perfume bottles Cindi . And a shout out to your marvelous mom . God Bless her , 103 amazing . She will love her card .

  • These cards are always delightful, well designed and extremely creative.
    You mentioned suggesting ideas and for the longest I have envisioned pretty little fairies like Mary Ceicly Barkers. I have 4 granddaughters and I‘ve been looking for well designed children that are similar to her drawings of the Fairy Children among the flowers. I can’t think of anyone who could create such lovely designs like that better than the way you and your team does.
    They could change for every season, and become Christmas elves. So much potential!

  • AWESOME craftspiration!🤩👏🏽👏🏽 Great work Griffinites!🎉💃🏻

    #WEAREANNAGRIFFIN 🙋🏻‍♀️💜

  • Everyone should be so proud of themselves for their Anna inspired creations. They are all unique and beautiful makes from the heart. Thanks for sharing

  • I just received the Purse die today, cannot wait to make some of these for Mother’s Day. Love everyone’s creativity, however, I am blown away on the 4 sided Baby Carriage, I would love to have a tutorial on how to do that for sure as that would be a true hit at a baby shower.

    Anna, you said you wanted some ideas so here goes, how about some dies for cards for Cinco De Mayo, Dia de los Muertos (as both of those are such colorful holidays and both have a lot of flowers involved too) and also how about some for Labor Day cards and Back to School to send cards to teachers. Also how about some summer activity dies for cards & scrapbooks for things like Bar-b-Q’s, pool parties, luaus and vacations to National Parks or camping with tents, picnics, picnic baskets & picnic tables and rivers and with woodland creatures. Also how about a beach vacation or cruise vacation to places such as Hawaii, Caribbean, Bahamas. Also think it would be awesome if you were ever able to get a partnership with Disney, as would love to have some dies for Disney themed cards and scrapbook pages as I am a true Disneyholic for sure.

    Thanks again for sharing
    Ella

  • Wow! These cards are amazing! The baby buggies are out of this world and the purse is also incredible! All are gorgeous but those three were my favorites and wish I could do that. I make cards but not like these. I purchased the purse die’s, mine won’t come out like that but awesome inspiration. Thanks for the great eye candy and ideas.

  • Cindi, your card is so beautiful! It caught my eye immediately. Congratulations to your precious 103 year old Mother. You are so blessed to still have her. I can see you treasure her.

  • Wonder creations everyone! Oh to be so gifted with such beautiful talent, you all are surely blessed! I can only wish to create something so beautiful.
    I received my quilted purse dies in the mail yesterday and I’m anxious to see if I can do it justice lol …we shall see.
    I was wondering if anyone has suggested dies or embossing folders for those in the medical field ie: nurses, doctors, technicians etc. to use for national nurses day or to send a thank you for their great service and support especially during difficult times while caring for love ones and/or friends. Thank you for your consideration Anna and team!
    Have a blessed day!

  • Lovely cards, as usual, but I’d be remiss not to mention something even more lovely…. Beth’s new Nephew. Congratulations to you, Elizabeth and your family on the new little boy🧷🍼👶

  • Beautiful everyone just beautiful. I can’t wait to get the baby carriage.

  • I’m not seeing a place (AG or HSN to buy the Baby Carriage Easel die, yet several people have posted examples. Confused….

    • It was available as a special sneak peek on Annas AGTV Live Mothers Day segment . It will be available on HSN May 9th .

  • Lovely creations everyone, thank you for including our May Day project .

  • Amazing idea, Kathy!! My 5 yr old grandson is in awe of firetrucks. Love your ideas for embellishments. Hopefully Anna and her team have their thinking caps on, lol.

  • Beautiful cards everyone. The Baby Carriage Easel Dies are so darn cute and those Purse Dies. Just lovely thanks for sharing.

  • Oh!!! I am definitely inspired!! And my friend just had a baby girl like a week ago! Ima be needin some of this! Love everything Anna!

  • Hello Anna & Greetings to all the Griffinites
    It is always a treat to see what everyone creates. Today, is no exception with all the lovely Mother’s Day cards, decked out baby carriages, regal crowns and everything in between. Thanks for sharing 🙂
    Blessings

  • Anna,
    My late father in law, my husband and his brother were all volunteer firemen. My father in law, Sam, was the Fire Chief.
    I would love to see you create an old fashioned firetruck easel die.
    For our brave fire fighters.
    Children always love to visit the fire stations to visit the firemen and have a chance to climb aboard the firetruck.
    Embellishments could include a bell. a fireman that can fit into the driver’s seat. Another fireman could be added to hold onto the truck or be ready to man the additional embellishment of the fire hose.
    Perhaps an embellishment ladder to add dimension to the firetruck.
    Embellishment tires.
    Thank you for your consideration.
    Kathy Pruiksma

    • Amazing idea, Kathy!! My 5 yr old grandson is in awe of firetrucks. Love your ideas for embellishments. Hopefully Anna and her team have their thinking caps on, lol.

  • Those purse cards really catch my eye, love them! However, all the cards are very nice. 🥰

  • I am always so inspired by the great ideas shown here. Beth – I absolutely love your 3D baby carriage and congratulations on the new addition to your family. I have purchased the die set, but haven’t used them yet. Can’t wait to try the set.

  • Everything was beautiful… and I am especially in awe of Beth’s amazing baby carriage 💕! In regards to ideas for easel cards, I was thinking a cruise ship or a British phone booth might be fun, but I’ll continue to think about that 😊.

  • Thank you for sharing my birthday card. It’s the first time doing a cut out, trying to be more adventurous.

    All the cards are so beautiful, thanks everyone for sharing and giving us such inspiration.

  • Craftspiration is my favorite day. Thank you for including my Mom’s card, she was tickled. Everyone inspires a spark of creativity. As always, Beth is outstanding. I just knew she’d do something crazy good with the baby carriage….how DO you do it Beth?! The other carriages, though not as elaborate, are just beautiful, and I like those purse cards. I love working with them. Happy Crop at Home 3 to everyone participating….and those of us not able to, enjoy some tea and crumpets for the Coronation👑🇬🇧

  • Great ideas today. Thanks everyone for sharing. I had better get busy and catch up. Happy Day.!

  • All truly magnificent cards, all the recipients will be impressed. Such inspiration in this group.

  • All wonderful and beautiful! The baby carriage is amazing.
    I have a question. How do you mail the diorama cards?

  • So many beautiful creations! Several made are my “favorite” today, can’t pick just one!

  • What a day of creativeity! Such beautiful cards each and every one! A shout out to all the Griffinites who so kindly have added the dies and papers they have used on the cards they are sending photos of. Us newbees really appreciate it! Thank you!

  • I especially loved that first card shown in your blog today. The pink and the gold for the Queen Bee is beautiful. I love how you’ve arranged your flowers.

    Love the baby carriages…each are unique!!!

    Also, it would be wonderful to see more of a selection of red flowers Anna.

    • Diane, thanks for the compliment on my Mom’s card…she loves looking at it next to her chair. Cindi

  • Love the Baby Carriage die. This would be a new die for me to make baby cards.

  • So many talented people! I love these projects. That baby carriage die set is so adorable. I’m not expecting any additions to the family yet, but maybe if I make some of these cards & send them out it maybe it will speed things up? 🤣

  • Loved everything! Can’t wait to get the Baby Carriage dies. They make such cute cards.

  • That baby carriage is spectacular. I just love the creative people on this site! Thanks Anna for all the inspiration for our lives.

  • Thank you for sharing my baby carriage card! I would love to have a bird cage easel. It would also be great to have add-on sets, to go with the easel dies, that would include appropriate sentiments and embellishments.

  • All of the projects are amazing and everyone so talented. Great job everyone. For those attending Crop at Home 3 see you tomorrow bright and early. As Anna always says “Buckle up Buttercups” this going to be another amazing seminar. Cannot wait. Everyone have a blessed day.

  • Lovely projects today. So much inspiration to get me up and crafting.
    Thanks to everyone for sharing.

  • I would like to request the following:
    1. Folio of ALL Birthday Stickers/Sentiments.
    2. Folio of only Anniversary/Best Wishes/ and Congratulations Stickers/Sentiments
    3. Slimline Birthday Sentiments Inserts
    4. Slimline Anniversary Inserts
    5. 5×7 Anniversary Inserts
    Thank you so much for considering the above requests. I make 30 -50 birthday and anniversary cards for my church each month. I really appreciate all that you and your Design team do for us.

  • Love the baby buggies cards. But you need to do a card with “A sharp dress man” for father day.

  • Where do you post for craftspiration? Thanks for all of the beautiful creations.

  • The vellum and gold Mother’s Day card is lovely. Definitely, one of my favorites.

    • Post your creations on the Anna Griffin membership community page, which is part of the finishing schools.

  • These cards were amazing. Beth’s carriage was so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

  • All so lovely, all so creative. Thank you, Anna, for your paper products, tutorials and added joy and inspiration to our lives.

  • Happy Thankful Thursday! The inspiration today is endless, Anna! You are all such talented crafters and I appreciate you sharing your creativity. 💖 😊

  • The purse dies are a perfect venue for all the animal papers in Anna’s collection. Can hardly wait to get started. Beautiful -no fantastic cards ladies!!!

  • Wonderful cards and projects this week for my dose of inspiration!
    Well done everyone!

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