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August 4, 2023 • Anna Griffin

Fan Mail Friday- Birthday Mail

By Anna Griffin // //

Comments: 85

Hello friends,

We might be a little biased, but this just might be the very best Fan Mail Friday of the year. It is the first Friday of August and the Friday before a very special birthday! The table was full of wonderful, heartfelt birthday wishes; thank you to each of you for making us feel loved! All of these gorgeous cards, letters and projects are so beautiful and we appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness so much!

Come see all of the birthday wishes! There are so many lovely cards that we had to split into 2 videos.

Part 1

Part 2

California Griffinite, Marianne made some of the most amazing projects we have ever seen! From the pretty diorama to the gorgeous box of tea made with our Thankfulness Cardstock, everything is beautiful. Thank you so much!

A set of photo frames with flowers on them.

Myrna made this fantastic card with the Square Cardcentric Compendium Dies, and the poem inside really resonated! It read, “We’re all pieces of the same ever-changing puzzle; some connected for mere seconds, some connected for life, some connected through knowledge, some through belief, some connected through wisdom, some through love, and some connected with no explanation at all. Yet, as spiritual beings having a human experience, we’re all here for the sensations this reality or illusion has to offer. The best anyone can hope for is the right to be able to Live, Learn, Love then Leave. After that, reap the benefits of their own chosen existence in the hereafter by virtue of simply believing in what they believe.” Stanley Victor Paskavich

A pink and gold birthday card with flowers on it.

How stunning is Zaida’s easel card? The toile paper, Canton Bleu embellishments and cake really work beautifully together. Thank you so much!

This gorgeous, antique card made with the Fancy French Frame Dies was made in true Leigh Jean fashion. From the postcard to the lovely diecuts, this is a wonderful birthday card.

A birthday card with a little girl in an ornate frame.

Donna’s flower cart is just the thing for celebrating this special birthday.

A card with flowers in a cart.

Kaye, Patrice and kitties sent birthday love with this lovely lavender card. The Delicate Engravings Stickers are so celebratory!

A card with flowers and a bow on it.

Janet showed us that the 3D Mailbox Dies are for year round use! She won these dies from our Product Preview giveaway, and decided to make and send a card. In your letter you said “from one August baby to another… Happy Birthday!” We hope that you have a happy birthday too, Janet!

A card with a mailbox and a key.

Mary’s card combines the Square Box Card Dies, 3D Gate Dies and Tour de Eiffel Dies in an amazing way.

A gold and black frame with a floral design on it.

We opened the gate for a terrific surprise!

A black and gold frame with a pink table and chairs.

This beautiful box and storefront card have Yukari written all over them! Thank you so much for the excellent birthday projects; your attention to detail is truly inspiring.

A box with flowers and a card on it.

Martha and a bunch of sweet Griffinites came together to create a Golden Rolodex. They poured their hearts into them, and we appreciate each and every one. Thank you all for being so thoughtful!

A stack of books on a wooden cart.

A stack of papers and photos on top of a machine.

A collection of scrapbook pages in a wooden box.

A photo of two women sitting on a cart.

We can really feel the love here on this table today. Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and love, everyone! You have made this birthday extra, EXTRA special. There’s nothing like this community; we love you all so much! One of our favorite times of the year is in November for our Create event. We love being able to join together, craft together and connect in a beautiful way. If you have been waiting to get your ticket, you can get yours on sale until August 7th! Get your ticket during our Flash Sale here.

Love,

Anna

  • I love all the fan cards & that fabulous golden rolodex. The flower cart in green is beautiful.

  • What a special birthday celebration all for Anna! You are truly loved by all of us who use your products. You enrich our lives with so much joy in card making and scrapbooking and project making. “Happy Belated Birthday Anna”.

  • You are not so biased after all, Miss Anna. This just might be the most spectacular Fan Mail Friday ever! If I could, I just might snatch up all of those outstanding renderings for myself. Incredibly beautiful, creative, artistic and eye-popping submissions, ladies and gents. Well done, indeed!

  • Love all the birthday wishes you received. You are so deserving. When Martha put together the Anna birthday rolodex idea, I knew I had to participate. It was so much fun. Knowing it would put a smile on your face, was the cherry on top. Happy birthday and may the Lord continue to bless you.
    Sherence S.

  • Wow! All the beautiful cards, gifts and Happy Birthday wishes for Anna! I know we all feel Anna makes our lives better, so it’s only appropriate to celebrate with Anna on her Birthday… Happy Birthday Anna thank you for being a part of my life, you sure fill it with beauty and creativity. Thank you…

  • Oh yes Happy Birthday Anna.
    I feel bad this evening because all the Scary 3D Halloween Concentric Frame dies are sold out at this time. I missed it because my first little 3 1/2 month old grandchild and her mom are here and I could not watch Anna’s last live until yesterday. They flew in late tuesday night.

  • It’s official! It’s your big day today! Happy, happy Birthday, Anna💃🏼💅🏻🎂🍾 You deserve the best because you are our queen of 😻🥰💕.

    Anne Cronin

  • Wishing you the happiest of birthdays Anna! What a joy watching the videos of the cards and gifts! The creativity from this group is amazing.

  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY , ANNA
    Wishing you many more wonderful years!
    All of your cards ( & cookies) were fabulous ! Such creative crafters!
    Happy so many crafters contributed to Martha’s Rolodex Cards. I enjoyed making two for the fun and to wish you a Happy Birthday! The Rolodex should give you several hours of “reading” 😍
    Enjoy your Birthday 🥰

  • Such beautiful Birthday Wishes for a beautiful lady.
    I was glad you got my card. I am an Honorary Ohio Griffinite as I was born in Ohio, but now live in Tennessee.
    Everything is just so incredible. The Golden Rolodex takes the cake.
    I hope you have a very Happy Birthday!
    Happy Crafting!

  • AWESOME birthday cards and sentiments!🎂💃🏻🎉 YOU ROCK ANNA!🥰😘

    #WEAREANNAGRIFFIN 🙋🏻‍♀️💜

  • Happiest of birthdays, Anna. You deserve every accolade and expression of love that you receive.

  • A very happy birthday. Still love your products after purchasing them from the very beginning. First found your books and stamps at Michaels approximately 25 years ago. My son states I have a warehouse full of your products and he isn’t kidding.

  • Anna, wishing you a very blessed and happy birthday. And, thank you for sharing all the beautiful creations

  • All my favorites chimed in with beautiful creations. Yukari, Adina, & Richard…super pretty! Lots & lots of love from all your fans. Thank you for making such pretty products! Have a Happy day!

  • Anna, Wishing you a Blessed Birthday filled with all the goodness you share with others and deserve. Your cards were stunning. You had a hand in each of them by creating your products for us. You are truly a special and talented person. I sent a card priority mail to have arrived in time; so sorry the Post Office failed me, but you should get it soon. Besides, birthdays should be celebrated all month long! Happy Birthday and enjoy your special day🙂

  • Sweet Miss Anna,

    Such wonderful Birthday Wishes! I truly want all your hopes and dreams to come true. You are deserving of every single good thing that comes your way.
    I still am not sure you realize the impact you have had in my life journey. It is something to be grateful for, and I assure you, I am truly grateful for you.
    I wish you the happiness you so well deserve. You are a true and dear friend.

    A very Happy and Sincere Birthday wish and hug coming your way.
    🤍

  • Happy birthday, Anna! 🥂🎂🍰 I turned 65 tomorrow myself! I finally qualify for Medicare, lol. In addition, my husband can finally retire since I won’t need his job for my insurance. I hope your birthday is as happy as mine, ‘cause I really, really am happy 😃!

  • Wishing you a wonderful birthday. My little gems are on your Rolodex, as part of the Tex-annas. You are such an inspiration to all of us. And even before I really knew Anna Griffin, my wonderful son was born on August 05, 2006. His life is recorded on paper due to my Annaaddiction! Hope to meet you in person, someday! Have an awesome day!

  • Wishing you a lovely birthday celebration. Choking up listening to you and could see that you were very touched by all these wonderful gifts sent you from the terrific community you nurture. Hugs for a splendid weekend and thank you for sharing. God Bless.

  • All these cards are so Special. Happy Birthday to our Sweet Special Friend-Anna. We all Love you. Have a wonderful Happy Birthday Celebration Month.

  • Wow, what an amazing FMF! Happy Birthday for tomorrow, Anna! Everyone’s cards are so gorgeous and amazing, you can see how much went in to making each and every one of them. A testament to how much we all love you!! Hugs to you, Georgie, and Duke!

    (Hopefully my card will arrive next week, it will be in time to continue celebrating your birthday all month long 🙂 )

  • Wow Wow amazing I am speechless with all of the wonderful items that were made by so talented women! Anna and your team have assisted in bringing out the hidden gifts that all of the women who have opened or of your kits. You bring out talents and have given us relief from the day to day chores. We can now share our happiness for others with gorgeous cards, scrapbooks of our lives leaving memories for all to see. Thank you to all of you.

  • All cards are beautiful 😍. I want to wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY and to thank you for everything you do for your customers. Bless you and continued success.

  • Loving the Rolodex idea. I’ve seen it before but forgot about making one. Thanks for the reminder and beautiful ideas. 😍

  • Great & Beautiful Birthday Cards. Happy Birthday Anna!!! You are truly loved.

  • Happy happy Birthday Anna. So nice to see all the amazing talent among us. Wasn’t even going to attempt to compete with such talent. I sent you a card but it’s nothing in comparison. It was very emotional and sweet to see you chocked up at the end. We love you for everything you do for us.

  • Happy Birthday Anna! My birthday was on this past AGTV day. I felt terrible (summer cold?). Anyway, after hanging with you and the Griffinites I did feel better. Some of the girls wished me happy birthday. I love this crafty family. Enjoy all the beautiful cards and gifts. I enjoyed looking at them. Thanks for sharing!!

  • I hope you have the happiest of Birthdays, Anna!!! Thank you for sharing all of these incredibly beautiful cards with us! I am in awe of these beautiful creations! Just magnificent! ❤️🥳🎉🎂🎈🌻🌺🌸

  • Happy Fri-Yay and, most importantly, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Miss Anna! 🎂 🍾 🥂 🌸

    The craftsmanship is outstanding today! Everyone is so very creative and I appreciate having immense inspiration in the blog. Thank you for sharing! Sending wishes for a wonderful and blessed weekend to all. 😊 ❤️.

  • That index roller is so awesome. I’m going to start hitting rummage sales to find one.

  • OMGOODNESS, what special tributes to Anna for her birthday! She seemed sooooo happy with all the beautiful cards , tokens of love and appreciation. It’s funny how we all watch to see if our card is featured and how she responds. I didn’t see my card; hummmm? Maybe it got lost in a pile that got shuffled around or didn’t make it to Georgia for some reason. Oh well, I just want to wish you a WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY tomorrow Anna!!! You’re so loved 🥰 !

  • Happy Birthday Anna.. Thank you for sharing your day with us and showing all your special cards and gifts. Pure Joy…. Go Be Love…The world needs you…

  • Happy Birthday, Anna! I’m so glad that all the joy you have given has been sent right back to you! May you continue to enjoy your day!

  • WOW 🤩 Fabulous Fan Mail Friday!!! Happy
    Birthday Anna 🎂 Food for my eyes this show is a extra large PIZZA with the WORKS. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • Happy Birthday Beautiful Anna!🎉💕🥳🎈🍾💐🎂❤️ I hope it’s the best one ever!!!!
    What a beautiful show today with all the love and beautiful cards and gifts! You have touched so many people with your love, kindness and of course creativity! God Bless you! Love Tracy.🤗❤️😇
    PS I’m still waiting for my boxes to come from Christmas In July. Hope they come today, I’m excited!

  • The love that you have received from so many is reflected by the love that you send with your compassion, talent, sense of humor and patience. Every time I use your products I can feel the love and time spent in designing something that can be passed on to others. This was certainly expressed today in the beautiful creations YOU received from your Griffinite family members.
    Happy Birthday and God bless you

  • Everyone is so talented and enthusiastic with being able to create so many lovely items with Anna and team helping. Really special! Happy Birthday Month Anna!💖💐🌹🌸

  • Wishing you the Happiest of Birthdays!! Thank you for sharing all of your beautiful cards. They provide such inspiration.

  • Happy Birthday Anna! Your joy and excitement is a celebration in itself. May you be blessed today and every day. You are so loved . Enjoy your special day, month, year.

  • WOW!!! Such a superb collection of birthday wishes and notes of gratitude, Anna! You have touched my life with great goodness and beauty. Thank you!!
    Happy, happy birthday, Anna!!!!

  • Oh so beautiful. Lovely creations.
    Makes me want to have more Anna Griffin products!!

  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA and many more. You have touched many lives in ways you don’t even know. You’re a blessing and don’t ever doubt that. Again, have a great birthday. Eat cake!!!

  • AMAZING!!!!
    “HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA”
    God gifted you with an amazing talent!!
    You spread so much love and joy to everyone. We can never thank you enough.

  • Anna,
    I too wish you the happiest of birthdays. It is remarkable how you have been able to touch the hearts of so many crafters, including me. This has allowed all of your followers to touch the hearts of friends and loved ones as well. Your “army” is spreading your joy and love to so many. I dare not estimate the amount of money I’ve spend on your products over the years. But that doesn’t matter in comparison to the love and joy that is spread as a result. Thank you for your creativity and sharing. You are remarkable…and deserve much love especially on your birthday!
    Maureen O’Callaghan

  • Happy birthday Ms. Anna may God bless you with many more. Wow so many beautiful cards celebrating your birthday Ms. Anna, they are all so stunning and beautiful projects love them all. Great 👍 job everyone. Everyone have a great relaxing weekend and may God bless you all. Ms. Anna have a great Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

  • Happy Birthday Anna! I must say this was so inspiring. This community you have built brings so much love and inspiration to the world and all because of you, we are blessed! With love and hugs, Cheryl Crites

  • Happy Birthday, Anna. I am so glad that your BLOGS come to me on a regular basis. Most of all that they will be here to stay and allow me to review when I need to hear your voice. I know I don’t send you cards but it is not because I don’t want to, I just can’t seem to get away from the dark side of my life. My goal is to use all the products I have purchased to share the love and grace your products make. You light up my life all the time even while my light is so dim these days. God Bless you, and hope you stay safe and have many more birthdays.

    • Constance, Sorry you are struggling. Sending you healing thoughts. Please make some cards it’ll make your life shine brighter. God Bless you.

    • Hang in there Constance. Pull out your Anna products. Even if you don’t make anything right away, Go through her embellishments and papers. Just looking at them will bring a ray of sunshine. And then look at your dies and try to cut something out. Even if you don’t make anything right away you will have something beautiful to look at. No matter how dark the day is the sun will rise tomorrow. I pray God will send His love to you and make you see how truly wonderful and valuable you are.

  • Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing these beautiful works of art. Happy Birthday! Wishing you many blessed years to come.

  • So many fabulous cards and project! Happy Birthday Anna! You must feel so special knowing how loved you are and seeing the creativity your products bring to our lives! ❤️🎂

  • Happy Happy Birthday Anna,

    Have a wonderful day tomorrow.

    May you continue to be Blessed.

    Love you very much.

  • Wishing you joy and all the best that life has to offer! Happy Birthday, Anna!🥳🥳🥳

  • Happy Happy Birthday to Miss Anna. Wishing you a day filled with Love, Laughter and Many Blessings 🎂🎁🎉

  • Anna,
    I am soooooooo glad those goodies arrived safely. I’m not the best packer. Have a wonderfully Happy Birthday! We love ya in California, and over 4,000 wineries are calling your name…LOL!
    Marianne

  • Anna,
    You are SO LOVED! Each & every birthday card & project oozes with adoration for you!
    May your birthday continue to overflow with love, joy, laughter, giggles & unexpected blessings.
    P.S.
    Girl, you don’t look a day over 39!😜
    OX
    Nicole

  • Happy birthday to Anna and all August babies. Beautiful work ❤️❤️❤️ all the love shines through.

  • Happy Birthday Anna
    Loved seeing all your 🎂 Birthday cards, creations and gifts. Blessings today and all through the year.

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