January 8, 2021 • Anna Griffin

Fan Mail Friday January 8, 2021 – New Year Full of Cards

By Anna Griffin // //

Comments: 68

Wow-o-wow!

It took 2 days to go through all of the beautiful mail we received since the 23rd of December. I think the Postman was holding out on me! There were so many amazing creations on the doorstep, that we had to break today’s post into 2 videos! What a treat it was to see all of the cards and embellishments that span over a decade of Christmas products.

Suzanne Rouvalis couldn’t wait for the autoship of shutter cards to make her first version with the Nativity.

Sheila Geiman, card creator extraordinaire, sent us her interactive shutter card for 2020!

More is more and Jeanie Yu made sure to please with her multi dimensional Christmas card!

I realized that I missed Michelle Ciccone’s card in the stack on the table. My apologies for not giving this light up rocking card it’s proper accolades!

Dear Karen Janus sent this extraordinary gift from her family to mine. Your Mother is now my angel too.

Dalyce Mangum’s family tradition is to make Gingerbread Boys every year. I love the whole box full!

Winter white glitter and embossing is breathtaking on this glorious card from Patti Seibert. I forgot to thank you for the gift, Patti!

Yukari Duke graced us with a Victorian inspired New Year’s card where she and I are toasting with Champagne!

Kathleen Berma made the most extraordinary holiday easel! It is a paper confection! Everywhere you look, you see something different.

Thank you for making the 2020 Holiday Season so special. I am humbled by your kindness, inspired by your creativity and will always be grateful.

With my sincere gratitude,

Anna

  • Anna I’m so excited to see Jan 19ths show on HSN. My birthday is Jan 15, so I’ll be getting some birthday crafts. I can wait to get the slimline die sets, cards and envelopes, box of bows, layering dies so much more. Love it.💕💜Thank you for the inspiration and creative products.

  • Thank you for Fan mail Friday!!!! I look forward every week to be blown away by the most beautiful cards I have ever seen, the talent and creativity of The Griffinites knows NO bounds. Sounds like you have a cold, drink some of that tea and honey you recieved, feel better soon

  • Today was the first time I had time to sit and watch both of the videos. There is so much gorgeousness that it just takes my breath away at the creativity in this community! It was so fun to see how everyone interpreted Christmas in their own creative ways. Can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings from everyone! Happy New Year all!

  • Anna, You are such a grateful and happy host of fan mail Friday x 2! 2020 has some very creative Griffinites here with their best Christmas and New Years cards!

  • Wow! I enjoyed Christmas all over again after seeing this FMF! Wonderful creations everyone!! Happy New Year!

  • Superb display of crafting talent and use of card-making materials. Awesome results!! Thank you for sharing, Anna. Happy New Year to all.

  • Wow! Thank you for sharing all the beautiful and artistic cards and gifts you received. I look forward to Friday every week. I enjoy seeing how creative all the Griffinites are and I get inspiration from all of them. I feel my skills are improving and to soon feel confident enough to send my cards to you. Thank you again Anna.

  • OMG, Anna do you get enough Christmas cards and gifts? Your table looked liked my dinning room table were I store my cards before sending them. Everything was so beautiful everyone went above board. It is so interesting to see so many different styles using all your products.

    I was shocked when I saw my card. You comments were so sweet, thank you.

    Wow, I am just overwhelmed by all the beauty and love showered on you.

  • Just to think of all the time and love that has gone into all the cards and gifts sent to you Anna, you must know how much we all appreciate you and all that you do for us all year long… it’s overwhelming… so “Happy New Year 2021!” Dear Anna! I can’t wait to share another year learning and creating with you and please tell your staff we love them also for all that they do!

  • As always, everything is beautiful and
    Inspiring to those of us who are beginners.
    Looking forward to putting the inspiration into action. Thanks Anna!

  • All the cards and creations you received were amazing! And you are so gracious! Thank you for sharing this inspiration!

  • All of these cards are beautiful and the makers should be very proud of themselves. I can’t get over the imagination and skill shown. I would really like to know how the Victorian New Year card was made.

    Happy New Year!

  • YIPPEE FMF IS BACK.
    All these beautiful creations. I enjoy the creativity you share with us. This has been one for the record books. Everything is just stunning. Cards and gifts. Your genuine gratitude for each and every creation.

    Happy Crafting!!

  • Holy moly! That was AMAZING! Such beautiful cards. I got so much inspiration from watching both videos. Thank you Anna for doing 2 videos. Thank you for posting Michel’s light up card! I love her cards. There is 1 more box from me to you on its way that should be delivered today, Friday. Marieteresa and I hope you get it. Blessed New Year to all. 🙂

    • Awww….Karenbeatrice, your comments on my card are so sweet. You made my day. 💖 So grateful that Anna posted it so I knew she received it. I mailed it on December 10th and it did not get delivered until this week. I figured it was gone for good.

  • Anna, These cards were spectacular! I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your fan mail Fridays. It gives me something to look forward to while being stuck inside all these many months. Here’s to you, Anna Griffin, for giving us joy and hope for the new year!❤️

  • OMG! So many awesome truly creative pieces that have such heartfelt messages and love sent to you Anna! Every single piece is an absolute treasure. Thank you always sharing these with us and thank you to everyone that sends pieces in. May we all be blessed with creativity and joy this year! Hugs

  • Oh, what a beautiful fan mail extravaganza! Anna, your joy and gratitude reminds me how wonderful a person you are. Not just an amazing creator and friend to so many, but a true light to us all. All the efforts of so many just are inspirational. These videos are what we need right this very moment in time. Thank you, Anna, for sharing all these gifts with us, and so much thanks to each and everyone who made and sent the impressive cards and gifts. Blessings to you all.

  • I look forward to Fan mail Fridays! It makes me smile and lifts me up to see all the creative inspirations and talents of the fans! God bless you all!

  • Happy happy fan mail
    So many gorgeous cards and gifts
    Anna, Congrats to you fir instilling creativity
    Fans, Congrats to you for your creations !
    What great way to begin this New Year.
    Love to all

  • Such beautiful cards and craft ideas. I’ve enjoyed every minute of watching the video. Thank you for sharing, Anna. Happy New Year. PJ

  • Oh my stars that was breath taking! One delight after the other! So fun to get inspired by all of you. Anna thanks for doing FMF – its the highlight of my week!

    Happy New Year!

  • Hello Anna and Griffinites,
    Wow, this FMF was awesome!
    Donna and Yukari, your Angel
    cards took my breath away.
    So very beautiful. Also really
    liked the scrapbook page and
    card,what a wonderful gift and
    keepsake! You are so spoiled
    Anna, but you so very much
    deserve it 🙂. Wishing you all
    a great day! Thank you all for
    sharing your talents.
    Sending hugs and smiles 🙂,
    Debbie 👏 💐

  • I continue to be in awe of the talent and creativity shown here. I’m curious as to how the angel was made using disposable face masks-it would be something to gift to friends in healthcare. Would love the instructions for this.

    Loved Sheila’s shutter card-would not have thought of adding on to this card. Her results were beautiful.

    The ornament wreath is breathtaking-what a wonderful heartfelt gift.

  • Hi Anna! Happy New Year to you! The creativity displayed in these breath taking projects is amazing. You are loved for you sincere heart and expressions of beauty.

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations and products with the world.

  • Amazing!!! What beautiful work by all.
    That Christmas Wreath…what beautiful work. Need to think about creating one next year.

  • Can’t began to thank you for sharing your talents and all those who share what they have made. Everything is so beautiful. Happy New Year

  • So exciting to see my first ever submission! it is amazing to see how many cards are made from the same dies, etc. but totally unique to the one who created it. Thanks to you for your wonderful products and instructions!

    Kathy Vannie

  • Anna, wow I am in awe of all the beautiful cards on fan Mail Friday. I am so inspired. I just have to start my cards for the coming Christmas.

    Kathy

  • Everything is just so beautiful! It makes my day to see what ideas everyone has. Thanks for sharing!

  • Wow! You received so many beautiful gifts and cards. Thank you for showing the wreath I made for you. You are my queen. Love and love.

  • Love the creativity that is sparked by everyone. New ideas and new ways to bring beauty and gifts to freinds and family.

  • Amazing beautiful cards, love them all.what creativity everyone has. The wreath is breathtaking!

  • Anna you inspire so many people and this is the results. Bravo to everyone! Absolutely beautiful creativity. I love to see all of the sharing. Anna’s friends are always generous. Well done everyone.

  • Gorgeous over the top creative cards. So much inspiration and talent! It’s just overwhelming to watch one after the other. So glad to be a part of this group.

  • Fabulous, Wonderful, Beautiful! I enjoyed looking at everyone’s creations. Thank you all for sharing.

  • So glad they came in Anna. They still should be good. They last quite a while.
    Such a wonderful Fan Mail Friday!
    You are truly blessed.

  • Every card was so amazing to see the creative talents shared. I sensed the excitement in your voice as you showed each card and gift. It was a true love fest for us all to enjoy.
    Happy New Year, may we continue to be graced with more happiness and smiles each Friday.

  • I was so touched by all the thoughtful and beautiful cards and gifts….a real testimony to how much Anna’s sweet, caring personality means to her fans. Absolutely heart warming.

  • Happy Friday Anna. Such a beautiful way to begin the new year! So much to see & admire in those gifts & cards.

    P.S. Hope you feel better soon. And hugs to all your AG friends who are not well and those who are hurting.

  • You were not kidding Anna. So many beautiful cards and gifts I am always amazed with Fan Friday Mail so many talented people. Everyone great job. Everyone have a great and safe weekend. God bless.

  • I was a little sad not to see the gift I sent I hope you received it. It did come with my card and you showed that 1st on the video a little background on the antique book I sent I got it in the early 1970’s when I was in high school. My mother was still alive then and we used to go to Estate Sales together She bought the book for me because I loved the illustrations, she has been gone for many years now, and as I have recovered from cancer and having the wonderful experience of create and how much you helped me the last two years and watching the video of your life and your collections I knew my mother would not mind me gifting it to you as a thank you for keeping my spirits up throughout the last two years. I so hope you received my gift. The cards everyone sent are beautiful and I had such a wonderful time during create I am still trying to complete some of the projects as my right hand is not working really well and I am right handed. Can’t wait for the show on the 19th. God Bless you for keeping us all excited about crafting. Your friend Dawn Mayo

  • I have no words to describe this outpouring of beauty. Thank you for sharing. I sat and cried watching these two videos. The love overwhelmed me. Hugs!

  • Thanks for sharing all the beautiful cards and gifts!! Karen Janus’ angel card and Yukari Duke’s New Year’s card are AMAZING!

  • What a great Fan Mail Friday presentation of all the cards and gifts! So much talent on your table. Thanks for sharing!

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