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July 22, 2022 • Anna Griffin

Fan Mail Friday – For All That You Do

By Anna Griffin // //

Comments: 96

Hello friends,

We love nothing more than ending our week on a high note, and that is Fan Mail Friday! It’s amazing how we are all connected through the love of crafting, and through this absolutely amazing group of wonderful, caring people. This week, you’ll see the start of birthday month crafts, thinking of you cards and so much more!

Let’s jump into Fan Mail Friday!

Edyne was so sweet to send in one of the journals like the ones her SHINE girls’ camp attendees created with Anna Griffin items. This is so much fun, and we are glad that they enjoyed crafting with you!

Janet, we are thinking of you and hope that you heal quickly from your rotary cuff surgery earlier this week. She has all of her cards for the rest of the year ready to go, and will be prepping for Create 8; she already got her ticket- yay!

Our friend, Sharon sent this beautiful tunnel card, cute little kitty dish and tea. In her letter, she reminds all of us to make our own happiness and do things that make you smile.

Take a look at Carmen’s absolutely gorgeous calligraphy writing! Wow! This card and letter are extra special; thank you for thinking of us.

Tracy in Colorado sent 2 lovely birthday cards! Thank you so much! All aboard the Griffin train!

JoAnn, the easel card queen made this delightful purple easel card with the Lily Pop Out Card Dies, Birdhouse Card Dies, Happy Papers and Embellishments and diecuts from the . So pretty!

Melinda wrote to tell us how much fun she and KarenBeatrice had crafting together in Connecticut! They worked on Christmas cards, had daiquiris and even some beach time! So fun!

The thing that we love most about this community is how we step up to take care of each other in both happy and difficult situations. The Arizona Griffin Gals did an amazing job helping Rob Geiman organize our dear friend Sheila’s craft room after her passing. Every one played a part, and worked towards the goal of helping one of our Griffinite families out in a time of need. We want to send a special thank you to everyone who participated and helping including: Jane Shouse, Danny Shouse, Jessica Badowski, Karen Stout, Diane Harden, Laura O’Connell, Nora Armenta, Sheila Reyman, Mary Ann Adams, Diane Brennan, Brenda Grote, Barbie Stowall, Heathere Graham, Rebecca Downer, Florentina Lela and Sue O’Connell.

Finally we have such a special gift from Susan to share with you! Susan repurposed the most beautiful book from 1899 into an amazing journal that combines our items along with original book pages, antiques and more. This is absolutely incredible, Susan. Thank you so much for creating it to celebrate our birthday! It will be forever treasured.

Here is a look at the inside of one of the pages.

Here is a look at the last two pages, so amazing!

Thank you all for writing to us, and sending such special cards and projects. You certainly know how to make someone feel loved. We would like to get to know you through what you are crafting and creating. Send us something beautiful for Fan Mail Friday to 99 Armour Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.

With love,

Anna

  • Hi, I hope you read these when we are often behind. I just felt the need to tell you that all of the fan mail and Anna birthday cards are just beautiful and thoughtful. And, it just touched me to tears to hear of the comradery that occurred in time of need is just beautiful to hear! Thank you for sharing.

  • What a beautiful thing the Arizona Griffin women did for Rob. I was truly touched by that story, had to pull out a tissue as well.

  • What a truly beautiful Heartfelt Fan Mail Friday. I had the pleasure of meeting Sheila at CREATE in Atlanta. I’ve said this before and still think it’s true, Anna Griffin fans are givers and what a nice thing it is to be one! That includes you Anna. Thanks for your generous spirit.

  • AWESOME fan mail Friday!👏🏽👏🏽 Lovely card creations, craftspiration and heartfelt gratitude to the AZ Griffinites for their community service. I appreciate and love this crafting community each and every day! 🥰

    #weareannagriffin🙋🏻‍♀️💜

  • This was a very Special Fan Mail Friday… Everyone’s cards are so pretty. All the Arizona Griffin Gals and their Families are so wonderful to help-when Help was needed. Thanks to everyone.

  • Fan Mail Fridays are always special but I think this one is tops in my short time being a Griffinite!! Those ladies from the Arizona Griffinites Group going over to help your friend’s husband sort through her craft room and organize it is definitely heart touching!
    I absolutely love Carmen’s handwriting, for me that only happens in my imagination, I can’t even do it with a computer! That’s just a stunning letter!! I always see amazing cards here but I was really wowed by many this week, especially the books!!
    You are truly reaping what you sow ( Gal 6:9) Anna! You have blessed so many with beauty, friendship, inspiration, generosity, love and joy!

  • Just placed an order with you and can’t wait for it to come in so i can start my Christmas cards.

  • Wow! Thanks. Although I have never actually seen one, I was inspired by a “Tiffany” box because Anna is a “gem”!

  • Thank you for all the beautiful things you shared. I really was so touched by the ladies in Arizona who helped with taking care of craft items. Such a needed but difficult job. Since you didn’t go into detail from my letter…I will. I had to die cut flowers for the “campers” projects using AG mini floral dies…over 400 flowers! Every die cut PERFECT!
    I especially loved the altered book. The BBC Cranford mini-series is one of my favorite to watch with my bestie, Angela! Try it!

  • Dear Anna,

    I would love to see cut & emboss folders that feature elegant footed vases to put all my amazing Anna Griffin flowers in lovely arrangements. I would cut them from metallic silver card stock and use ink to give them an “antique” finish.

    Thank you!

  • I think every state needs a Crafting Angels Clean Up Crew to help families with the aftermath of a busy crafter!

  • Dearest Anna, I always look forward to FMF and enjoy seeing all the beautiful creations submitted by so many creative people, and this week was no exception. God bless the Arizona Griffinites, they are an incredible group of ladies who have done a wonderful thing for Sheila’s husband and family. We Griffinites are grateful to you Anna, for your generous spirit and your beautiful compassionate soul. God bless.

  • It is so wonderful to hear how God has brought together friends to help someone out in a desperate time of need. I too lost a dear stamping friend this past year. Shortly afterwards her husband passed away also. I think his heart was broken since losing his beloved wife of so many years. It was the job of their childrens familys to clean out her room. Well they contacted our group of stamping friends to help out and what to do with all of Paula’s Card Making products. Many were passed onto us girls and many were sold at a yearly yard sale and the proceeds were given back to the family. We still miss our sweet Paula and some of her ashes were spread out to sea at her favorite Florida Island. I introduced Paula and our friends to “Anna Griffin fine diecuting & Card Making Products”. Friends stick together through thick and thin and God Blesses each and everyone of us with such wonderful friends. Memories are made that way when we open our hearts to each other in such special ways that we cherish forever!

  • Of course every card was beautiful. But I had to get the tissues out myself when you shared the Rob Geiman story. Thanks to all the ladies that were so compassionate and helped sort and organize. God Bless You All

  • Oh my goodness, FMF was so extremely special today from start to finish and what a finish it was. I was playing it back quietly and my husband was sitting on the other side of the room and heard you Anna. He said, “What’s going on, what’s Anna doing? Did someone die?” So I explained to him that yes, Anna is crying and I explained the story to him as the tears swelled up in my eyes. Tears of sadness and yet tears of joy. Joy because I have the privilege of being a small part of a beautiful community of people. Thank you Anna.

  • WOW !!!! What a way to start BIRTHDAY MONTH. What beautiful projects each one is like a fantastic treasure. And the Arizona Griffin Gals you are truly FANTASTIC TREASURE. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Helping others always leads to happiness. Everyone have beautiful weekend !!!!

  • Dear Anna and all Griffinites,

    GRIFFINITES ARE TREMENDOUSLY SPECIAL FOLKS! We spend all of our spare money, time, energy, and sometimes we even sacrifice our poor hands, back, and neck, to create something beautiful for someone else! WHO DOES THAT?! WE DO!

    Thank you Anna and Team for so beautifully enabling us to make others happy! As one achieves a certain age, one realizes that your happiness is found in giving joy to others.

    Happiest of crafting to all,

    Teresa Betancourt

  • All of the projects are so beautiful, and colors are amazing. It is a treat every Friday to see what the community has been up to. This is really an inspirational, and great way to see how the use of Anna’s products can create such fantastic projects. Great job everyone. Have a beautiful day and weekend.

  • I love the pastel colors in these cards. Especially the purple, the blue and the green are so pretty. Everyone is so creative with all the AG products. Enjoy seeing everyone’s ideas!
    P.S. your note to Janet about her rotary cuff surgery had a typo – should be rotator cuff.

  • Fan Mail Friday is amazing as always. So much talent each week. Kudos!!😁

  • Beautiful fan mail. I am most touched by the group of friends of Sheila. 🙏🏼💜💜💜🙏🏼

  • I am amazed again this week at all the beautiful creations by The Griffinites every where
    It warms my heart to know fellow crafters helped one of our crafter’s family in a time of their grief . Thanks to each of you for being kind and helpful.
    I am Thankful to be a part of THE ANNA GRIFFIN crafters . Love to you all and this includes Anna’s company people too ( we know you all work hard at being very efficient)👏🏻♥️

  • So many gorgeous creations and this is truly a wonderful community to be a part of. ❤

  • What an amazing collection of projects! The creators have done fabulous work. tfs-stay well.

  • I appreciate all you design for us. I know your heart is in it, not just all for money (although nothing wrong with money). I love the flowers you do, I usually make my 3D flowers by hand. Have you done carnations?

  • I love fan mail Friday , we get to see and hear about all the other people who craft so beautiful. Anna you and your team are a blessing to each and everyone of us ! Thank you so much ! God Bless ! Hester !

  • July 23 at 12:44 p.m. mountain time.
    This is my first time of joining Fan Mail Friday. I am so touched and impressed by the outpouring of love found here. I’m so happy to be a part of this group.

  • I love all of you guys! No words can express the beauty enjoy watching everyone in this group come together and help each other! Thank you Anna for sharing this

  • Oh so beautiful and heartfelt. The Cranford book was over the top fantastic and romantic. Wow! It was so touching to read about the Arizona Griffing Gals helping Sheila’s son. Just beautiful~ May Sheila rest in peace.

  • Such an amazing gift from the heart by the Arizona Griffin Gals! Yes…I had to grab a tissue during the video. Anna you have created a wonderful community who constantly gives back and gives forward. Thank you for sharing the stories and the artwork! Well now…the tears are starting to well up again. ❤️

  • Anna-What a loving community you have developed and nurtured. Thank you Jane and all the Arizona Griffinites for undergirding Sheila’s family at this difficult time.
    Yes, the tissues did come out here.
    Thank you for sharing this incredibly touching story
    But really we see this caring community with every FMF with what they send and share❤️

  • Thank you, Anna, for sharing this week’s fan mail, early Birthday cards & gifts
    along with the touching story! Thank you to my fellow crafters for sharing
    their time, concern & talent with all of us!
    Like you I also was born on August 8, 1964!
    Here’s to wishing you a very special Happy Birthday!
    Hoping everyone stay as cool as possible in this terrible heat!
    Enjoy your weekend!

  • There are so many beautiful cards and beautiful gifts. I love the old book that Susan made, It’s a treasure. Anna, you were right when you told us to have our tissue ready. I cried when you told us about Sheila. I’m still thinking about her and her family. The Arizona Griffin Gals were so kind to help out. God Bless you all! 🙏🏻

  • Anna, dear Anna. I have thought about what I would do with my Anna treasures when I pass, and believe me there are many. I am requesting that they be sent to you to give away to someone in need. I am sure you hear of many who want your items but don’t have the funds to collect as i did.
    Roses are Red
    Violets are blue
    Here’s to our Anna
    Oh how we love you!

  • To Anna, Jane and all the Arizona Griffinites:
    Thank you for stepping up big to help a family in need of your expertise. I was very impressed hearing your story when Anna told it on Fan Mail Friday. If I lived in Arizona I would be wanting to join your group. Thank you for inspiring me and many others!

  • Thank you for sharing that touching story. For the Caring Goodness that people do for one another, especially these days. May the sharing of their time and generosity comes back tenfold to them. Bless them & You!!!

  • So touched by what the Arizona Griffin Gals were able to accomplish to help Rob. What an absolutely beautiful story. I had to pull out a few tissues as well.

    All the Fan-Mail Friday cards were exceptionally beautiful. What does Anna do with all the Fan-Mail cards and gifts? She must derive much pleasure seeing how creatively her fans use her products. I certainly enjoy Fan Mail Friday and I am always amazed at all the fabulous items Anna shares with her viewers each week.

    Susan’s repurposed book was absolutely drop-dead gorgeous. What a memorable gift. She obviously put in a lot of time and thought into every page of her gifted journal. It certainly is worthy to be displayed in a ‘place of honor’ on a book shelf or table top.

  • God Bless all you Griffinites! ❤️ Thank you Anna Griffin for giving all of us a Beautiful world to be a part of! All my Best Wishes to you all ALWAYS! 💝

  • How absolutely amazing in that people from all over spend their time and talents and send masterpieces to A Southern City , Atlanta .
    Inspiring ..reminds me how important it is to create and see God given talents shared and to live on for others to see . So inspiring .
    Thank you for sharing to all .

  • Anna
    How do I acquire your Antique Tran die set?
    I have checked with HSN and they are not offering it.
    Wil you have it available at your next HSN showing?
    Please advise.

    • Hi Judith,

      You can find it in Anna’s shop at AnnaGriffin.com. She has lots and lots of her lovely products there, all categorized for you.

      Maureen

  • I am so moved and touched by the kindness and generosity of the Arizona Griffin Gals for helping Sheila’s family sort through her craft room. Brava to all of you selfless ladies. You are a shining example of this wonderful community that Anna has created.

    I’m still wiping the tears from my eyes. This was a very special FMF. Thank you, Anna.

  • Thanks for sharing…truly a heartfelt FAN MAIL FRIDAY! Crafters have the biggest hearts ♥️ !!! ( definitely needed a tissue).
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to ANNA🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁

  • Oh my, your last card and story brought tears to my eyes. I have always said that artists and crafters are the best people to be around Very Caring ❤️

  • Your heart is as big as the entire outdoors. I so wish there were a way to package that kind, compassionate, caring pure love and share it with the whole world.

  • Such a heartfelt FMF. We are all connected to each other. I was so moved by your testimony, Anna, and how our connections help each other in ways we cannot always know. I am in my upper 80’s so wonder how my family would deal with my craft room after I am gone. Perhaps it is time for me to spell out what I would like done with the AG products and cards I have made. My suggestions might make it easier for them. Thank you for giving me the idea.

  • Anna, you always receive the most beautiful things from your “Griffinites”, it shows how much they love you and your products. I love designing with your dies and stickers, every single card is a masterpiece. Thank you for putting so much thought into everything.

  • I am very touched by the Arizona Griffinites. How wonderfully selfless they are to spend what I know would be a lot of their time in helping Rob through his grief. It takes a village at any time, especially the hard ones. God bless them all!

  • Beautiful inspiration by some very talented individuals. Love seeing all the beautiful cards and other projects that others make.

    • Wow what an amazing mixture of people yet we are all feeling the warmth of the fan mail Friday. I particularly love what Anna said ‘friends are where mothers left off’. Omg. So heartfelt . Thank you for that.

  • What an amazing community we are a part of….not only creative, but more importantly, supportive and encouraging! Our crafters use their gifts to help others. So proud and humbled (crazy oxymoron here) to be a member. Thanks for championing us, Anna and staff!

  • Anna,

    I’m so glad FMF arrived in my box this morning because it cheered me up and will keep me going ALL day with warm thoughts of all of you. I’ve had a rough week with dental problems and today would’ve been our 53rd anniversary. Everything you got this week is beyond words and you deserve it and no need to apologize. Thank you again for being a wonderful teacher and friend and oh I liked your pretty blouse:-)

  • All so lovely!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards and gifts. Such wonderful friendships from Griffinites.

  • Yet another amazing FMF! I love the color scheme of your beautiful card, Janet. It is so soft, elegant and lady-like. Kudos to all for their talent today. I wish I had as much! Hoping everyone will have the ability to stay cool and enjoy the weekend. 😃

  • I write with tears as I watched today. This is an incredible community who demonstrated their creative talent, then shared it. Each card was thoughtful loveliness to celebrate your birthday. I was humbled by the compassion and love given to the Geiman family. For Jane and her husband with the women to give of themselves to help at a difficult time. Yes we are a community blessed. I have watched FMF from the very beginning. Today tops them all. Thank you Anna for bringing us together. For we do rise by lifting others. God bless you always

  • Dear Anna,
    Thank you so much for sharing your mail every Friday!
    Shout out to Edyne! I love your fan card!
    Mary’s “A” card is genius!
    Susan’s book took my breath away!
    Every single card is so beautiful!
    Happy Birthday!
    Adina

    • Adina…I live just 20 miles from you! We should get together! I have admired your creativity since you started sending things in! Thank you for the shout out!

  • What’s to say, I’m overwhelmed with emotion. Everything beautiful, everything loving and caring.

  • Anna, you have so many talented followers, they pass along lots of inspiration to all of us and your quality products that are so beautiful make it possible for all of us to accomplish such pretty makes! Thanks, much appreciated.

  • Anna,
    What an amazing presentation of love from you and all the Griffinites!
    Thank you for sharing with us. God has put you in a very special place to bring us all so much happiness.
    Kara

  • The best FMF yet! Congrats to the winner of the Tunnel Card set; so happy you won that! And to the lady having shoulder surgery, best wishes for a speedy recovery by Create 8. I hope to meet you there. Of course everything is so beautiful. But the special meanings behind all the makes–wow! That book is incredible. And that final card–Anna, you got me. What a sweet, special story full of love.

  • What a incredible Fan Mail Friday. Such beautiful creations are a inspiration to see. You are such an amazing person, Anna, so generous and such a caring person. You are a very special lady. Blessings.

  • What an incredible fan mail Friday! Anna you have created such a wonderful community and today really demonstrated that. Hugs and don’t ever forget that we love you and the connections you have helped us make.

  • Hello Anna & Greetings to all the Griffinites

    Today was such a heartwarming post to say the least. It was wonderful to see all the stunning creations, but most of all it was good to be reminded of the good that can come through others. Crafting with your products and seeing the results; both figuratively and literally played out today.
    Blessings

  • Everything was just beautiful, most especially Susan’s journal!
    Your last segment about what Arizona Griffinites did to help Rob place Sheila’s craft items was just beautiful. It is nice to know that there are so many caring and loving people out there. God bless them all!

  • I am sobbing and if anyone doubts your sincere and beautiful heart, I encourage them to view this Fan Mail Friday. I know all too well first hand how illness can in some ways delay participation in Fan Mail Friday and to see you show us your soul, for you to share with us the incredible generosity and love each Griffinite has for one another is so beautiful. Your products are beautiful, but your spirit is beyond beauty — your love for us is so palpable and so comforting. Thank you for all that you do for all of us.. Bless you, Ms. Anna and staff and to the ladies of Arizona — there is a special place in crafting heaven for all of you. Peace.

  • So much beauty in so many ways in this FMF! Each card shown is lovely. Anna, your birthday brings a bounty of delights each year. The repurposed antique book just excels. Joann’s easel card, infused with lavender gorgeousness, and that locomotive! Wow. Love Salon Nouveau and the stunning calligraphy of Carmen. The delightful notebook creation of Edyne at her SHINE camp is sweet goodness. No FMF is complete without Anita. I can see those candleholders with a beautiful holiday pillar inside all Annafied. So many other delights to see today. We are all each other’s PEOPLE! From Karen Beatrice and Melinda in Connecticut to the enormous kindness of the Arizona Griffin Gals helping the Geiman Family, we are a sea to shining sea of love. It’s your efforts that bring us together, Anna. Yes, I am so fortunate to have found this hobby, and anyway you can help us, Anna, to pay it forward by helping others, sign me UP!

  • Wonderful Fan Mail Friday. Made me cry too. What a great community you have made Anna. Thank you.

  • Such a sweet FMF….and to the AZ Griffinites – what a wonderfully sweet & kind gesture to do for this family. Losing someone is so hard, and going through all of their things can be excruciating. I’m sure your help was so welcomed and appreciated. What a wonderful group this community is!

  • Happy almost birthday Anna, what a very special Fan Mail Friday, pretty works by everyone, a special hats off to the Arizona Griffin Gals!!! 💖

    • Wow! Thanks. Although I have never actually seen one, I was inspired by a “Tiffany” box because Anna is a “gem”!

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