May 19, 2023 • Anna Griffin
Fan Mail Friday – May 19th, 2023
Hello crafters,
Happy Friday to you, and happy Fan Mail Friday to us! We received such wonderful mail from crafters all over the country, and nothing brings us more joy every week. It is truly the best to be able to connect with our pen pals each week and learn a little more about each of you. It was fun to see how many of you attended and enjoyed our Crop at Home 3 event this week along with all of the Mother’s Day love.
Come ooh and ahh over this week’s amazing fan mail.
Yadyra’s blast from the past card is oh so pretty! Thank you for sending it; hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Sandy said that her card was from one fur mom to another! Her letter included sweet pictures of 2 horses and 3 cute pups!
Sharon wrote to tell us how enjoyable Crop at Home 3 was, and how she has made life long friends along the way and new ones during our last event.
Yukari sent us a gorgeous scrapbook page and card made with the Canton Bleu Papers and Embellishments from Crop at Home 3. She made new friends and met up with old ones in the virtual craft room!
Thank you so much to everyone who sent something into the office this week. We really cherish each and every card, letter and project that you send our way. If you would like to submit something to us, you can mail it to our office at 99 Armour Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324. In the comments this week, let us know what your favorite part of Fan Mail Friday is! Next week, join us on Wednesday, May 24th at 12pm for our May Finishing School Live on AGTV.
Bye for now,
Anna
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Are the flowers on Yadyra’s card still available? It not, please re-issue them!
Just want to express my gratitude to Anna and everyone who made CAH3 an incredible event. Every aspect of CAH3 was epic. It must have been a Herculean task to bring it all together with so much planning and production. Despite the connection problems for those who could not use their own devices to achieve steady streaming, knowing the replay was there is everything. I had flawless reception using a USB-C powered Apple iPad Air continually plugged in. I upgraded for CAH2 after finding my go to iPad just didn’t have the thru put of power with USB only. The streaming needs a lot of steady juice. I am fortunate to have very good internet connections. My laptop computer is a new, work based MACiOS, but I do not expose that device to any source that is not work related so no Craft Room for me. I’m okay with that as a PDT person who wanted keep working after hours.
I just received an extra box I purchased from the post event sale in part because of the incredible PDF instructions included; they are my jam. It’s now here and I am over the moon with joy having the PDF, not to mention everything else especially the Canton Bleu pouch. I want to echo that the prep making us complete all the die cutting before Friday made a night and day difference in my experience. Yes, it took a lot longer to prep, and I was a bit confused at times, but I avoided costly mistakes. I held off on a couple of spreads just to leave a bit of flexibility in my layouts, but I changed little. All the three paper sets are so beautiful. The “ahhh, it’s so pretty” feeling never left. Putting together such a complete package of everything so well thought out and clear is an incredible feat.
Of course, I now hope for the exclusive CAH3 papers you put inside EACH pouch to appear in a 12×12 post-CAH 3 bundle, Lol. 😃 what a dream come true that would be. For now, I am just full up happy to be able to make these scrapbooks. Looking forward to CREATE 9. 🤩💕🫶🏼 Anne Cronin
Hi Anna & team
CAH 3 was amazing the best one yet. Early posting of prep was very helpful. I finished all my pages during event a first for me. The private sale was great. I like getting extra pouches for more pages. Looking forward to create. I like getting to buy ticket for next event right afterwards. I haven’t gotten to do craft room yet 🤞 for next time. I ❤️ fan mail friday & AGTV
It’s nice how personal it is so positive and uplifting
Thank you
The cards are beautiful. I really like the wind shield wiper card. I want that one. All the cards sent are so inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful “crop” of cards! It is so nice to see you being appreciated! You and your team are deserving of all the praise!
I love being inspired from others on Fan Mail Friday and then getting to play in my craft room.
Fan mail Friday is my very favorite “Anna Day”! I look forward to hearing you read everyone’s notes and show off their works of art. I especially love that you respond with a genuineness that we all feel and love. Your products are beautiful but the energy that you put forth into the universe is what keeps us all tuning in to see you on our phones, TVs or computer things. One of these days I will get a card off to you.
Fan Mail Friday is always inspiring. I love seeing what everyone sends you.
Crop@Home 3 truly was a magical experience. I would have to say that you my Fair Lady are the Walt Disney of Crafts. Just like Walt brought magic to us, YOU bring crafting magic to us. And like Walt said “Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children (in your case Crafters) of ALL ages Welcome to this magical place.
I truly do hope you take some time to relax and rejuvenate yourselves. Even if you love what you do you still need to take time for yourself.
Happy Crafting!
Oh, Wow! Every card was so gorgeous this week! Yukari’s card and scrapbook page are mouthwatering! I’m sorry that I missed her in the craftroom! I sure wanted to meet such a talented, sweet, and generous woman. Maybe at Create 9!
Anita is such a consistent FMF star! I always look forward to seeing her cards and hearing what’s going on in her life.
Anna, thank you for sharing your mail each Friday.
I have a card ready to send to you for weeks. I have staged staked my claim of our dining room. And I am in the process of moving my craft room from my dark basement up into the bright lights of the dining room. Your card is somewhere in the transition, which is a slow process. I do a little each day. Eventionaly, I will get it all moved. I will find your card and mail it!
I love fan mail Friday. I always watch it. Our crafters are so talented and each card is beautiful and inspiring. Never stop fan mail Friday.
Anna:
I do appreciate your Friday Fan Mail. They always seem to lift my spirits with the
creativity and beauty used in making the cards. The time and talent exerted in these
cards is amazing.
Thank you.
Joyce T.
Always look forward to FMF and all the lovely 😍
card ideas. I’m never disappointed. Thanks Anna, have a wonderful weekend.
All so sweet, heartfelt & inspiring! 💞🥰🤗🧚♀️👏👸💌📬
I discovered FMF around 2019. Watching it weekly during 2020 kept me going! I didn’t send anything in for more than a year because I didn’t think my creations were “good enough”. I love to see new people sending things as well as people who I have enjoyed for years now. Just a little shout out to Adina, Richard, Beth & Yukari to name a few! I love FMF & Craftspiration!
I enjoy seeing all the interpretations of your supplies! It’s amazing that we can each look at the same supplies, and something different. Actually, I will often end up with something different than I had originally planned! I haven’t created much recently because I moved into an independent apartment at a multi level care facility. My craft room is ready to go, and I plan to start creating!
Just beautiful.
Such beautiful cards!
I love Fan Mail Friday because you share stories of crafters, and that means other crafters can connect on a personal level. Seeing all the cards or scrapbook pages with an occasional box/paper craft/gift is inspiring and I love each time I watch your Blog to learn, share, and become involved in Anna world. Listening today to your reaction to what was written in thanks truly makes me feel grateful that the generosity comes full circle. You are a very special lady, Anna, and your Team is amazing. God Bless.
I love the inspiration I get from seeing the beautiful things others are making. I’m saving up now for Create 9 in November. I told my husband that today.
Thank you!
I enjoy seeing the creative work of others. Thank you for sharing
Anna all those cards are wonderful! Fan Mail Friday is such a breath of fresh air. It’s when I get to stop for a bit and enjoy watching you present all the creativity that your fans send to you. It really gets my creative mind working. I still work everyday….6 days a week for the Post Office….lol…so not much creativity starts there. HOWEVER, I put greeting cards in lots of boxes everyday, and wonder if any of them are Anna Griffin Cards. Today I got my Create 8 box while at work…..it blew me away! I picked it up at the same time I bought the Create 9 during the private sale. WOW, can’t wait to dive in and play with Create 8 while I wait for Nov to get here….Thanks for all you and your team do. Love it ALL!
Love, love, love FMF! Not only do we get a peek at people’s beautiful and creative projects and cards, it gives us a chance to learn a little about those who share this “Anna Addiction” that I seem to have acquired!!! (lol) I really look forward to each Friday’s video, and am so appreciative that you share it with all of us – thank you so much!!
I LOVE FAN MAIL FRIDAY!!! One reason is the great projects and cards you share with us.
Second reason is it’s awesome to hear about other crafters and the JOY they receive from crafting. Third reason is it’s nice to know I’m not the only one who is CRAZY ABOUT CRAFTING!!! Have a great weekend eveyone.
Fan Mail Friday has become a part of my life. I look forward to it each week. To see the wonderful interpretation of Anna’s products and inspire me, and to hear from Griffinites I know and love!
I love Fan Mail Fridays, I love to learn more about my fellow crafters, many of the notes are so heart felt and surely touch my heart. I also love to see the creativity of everyone in the cards and projects they send in to you. I love that you are sharing this with us all, it makes us like a big family. Thanks Anna
Love, love, love all of AG products. My card making has risen to a new level since I saw your first AG products.
Hi Anna and crew! I really love Fan mail Friday and Craftspiration. I look forward to them every week. Thanks for the work you put into each one.
Always FUN Anna!
I love seeing everyone’s amazing cards, and hearing their strong stories. Everyone is so talented, I’m in awe. The cards and words are all so inspiring and bring so much joy to my day. It is really encouraging to hear that although we go through difficult things at times during our lives, we can still see the sunshine and make life beautiful.
Thank ypu for Fan Mail Friday. So many kind and inspiring words of wisdom from all the fans sending in cards. I’m going to work sending one in.
Janie
Hello From Oregon
I love Fan Mail Friday, all the inspiration and love that people put into their cards!
Thanks For Sharing
As always I am in awe of these beautiful projects. Your papers and embellishments can’t help but inspire us all. Thank you for sharing on both fan mail Friday and Craftinspiration. It makes me feel like a true family. And with AGTV, finishing school, charm school and community the relationships with the Griffinites just deepen.
Hi Anna, I look forward to fanmail Friday every week. I enjoy seeing and hearing all the latest. I also just look forward to your blog everyday. Thank you for spreading so much joy to so many.
I think I’ve gone crazy over Canton Bleu. I finished one box and ordered another. The cards are beautiful. Of course I go by your saying “More is more”. I like adding lots of extras. So much fun.
It is always fun to see all of the talented people that send things in. It is always a great way to see the ideas of everyone. I guess Anna everyone loves you!
Always love Fan Mail Friday and the beautiful cards and ideas ❤️
You asked how we feel about fan mail Friday. Well, Anna, I look forward to it each week. I am
happy when there is a lot of mail and disappointed when it is sparse. I have a lot of nerve to ask for more since I haven’t sent you anything yet and I owe you a big thank you for winning the heart dies on Win It Wednesday. I’m very ashamed of that. But, frankly, my excuses are health problems that keep me from doing much and a little intimidation by your talented friends who make such lovely cards. I know that has to end though. I keep collecting Anna products, however. I did attend Create 7 and loved it. So, I love FMF, but love Craftspiration equally along with Tuesday’s instructional. Your efforts are really appreciated and enjoyed! Thank you.
It looks like a lot of love the Canton Blue papers, I love the colors and everything about it. The projects were all beautiful thank you everyone for sharing your treasures with us. Everyone have a blessed and great relaxing weekend. Anna and Team thank you for providing us this platform to see all of the beautiful creations and also all of the techniques we learning from AGTV and Finishing School and all of the great and beautiful products your company creates for us to look good when we create our projects. Again thank you so much Anna and Team.
Your fans are so right about being a part of the Anna Griffin crafting “team”. My husband has been battling cancer for five years and all the other problems that come with that. Having “found” you last year and hearing how card making has helped so many others who are also in my situation as well as a way to create at home has certainly been a blessing for me. Fan mail Friday is one day I really look forward to. Your fans truly inspire me when I draw a blank.
Love you all
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Stella, So glad you found Anna to help you get through. Sending prayerful wishes to you and your husband.
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Stella,
My favorite aunt’s name who lived a good long life and a great cook! All the best to you, I’ve been a widow many years and card making helped me immensely. I started with my church who had a Stampin Up party and then I found Anna and never looked back, you are in my prayers:-) Sending hugs from Lower Michigan!
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ANNA,
Another nice day here in Lower Michigan and I loved ALL the beautiful cards! You mentioned pen-pals, I have had one since I was maybe 10 and we are supposed to finally meet soon. “Lyndon” and I have the same birthday and her first name is my middle name. So, if anyone knows my Birthday Twin “Lyndon” in Hickory, NC give her a hug for me:-) We are now 3/4 of a century old and we can’t believe it. So stay young Anna and keep brightening our days with your love!
Such a joy to see the fan mail every Friday. These are beautiful makes.
So pretty, love all the work, thank you to everyone who shared.
I really enjoy reading your blog almost every day but, the Fan Mail Friday’s are extra special! You show a lot of TLC presenting the cards & letters that are sent to you personally. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside to see how you appreciate each & every fan of yours ❣️
One of the main reason I like Fan Mail Friday is seeing all the different ways everyone uses their products.
It inspires me!!
Love Fan Mail friday and so does my greyhound Lena. She knows when Anna is on my work computer because she always comes and lays her head on my lap. It’s a good amount of time devoted to just rubbing her precious head while I intently watch. But in all seriousness it’s a great time for us to feel connected through the mail Anna readys. Also shout out to Yadyra’s beautiful card from the past. Simple and Elegant. Loved it.
Soooo pretty! I enjoyed the wiper cards and seeing different interpretations. I loved Yadyra’s card and the flowers are gorgeous. And then there is Yukari’s work, which I am a huge fan of….just beautiful. Thanks for sharing everyone!
I love Fan Mail Friday because I get to see beautiful creations, and hear news from all the crafters. It also reminds me just how significant a card or letter can be in lifting someone’s spirits, and motivates me to get busy sharing all my Anna Griffin treasures!
Wow! Everything is so beautifully made. There are so many thoughtful people. I feel fortunate to be able to be part of something truly wonderful!
I love seeing all the beautiful cards everyone sends you. Some I take pictures of to have ideas for my own cards. So many talented people out there. I did enjoy the crop at home event and had everything prepared ahead of time and when it started I was down with a very nasty cold and felt miserable but tried to keep up. Thank goodness for the replays. Thanks for a wonderful event.
I love than milk Friday! It’s so special to hear the notes that people have written. Amazing Company amazing fans.
Enjoy seeing these creations and hearing the stories. Beautiful creativity everyone!
Fan mail Fridays are the best. Very nice work! ❤️
Everything is so beautiful and so inspirational. Gorgeous cards and projects. Grateful thanks for you is well deserved. Crop at Home 3 was fabulous thanks to you and your staff! Kudos.
Such beautiful creations and words.
Such gorgeous works of art! I loved every one of them!
I always enjoy Fan Mail Friday as well as the other days that you share. The cards inspire me to get busy and make something beautiful to cheer others. Thanks to all for sharing, especially you, Anna.
I love Fan Mail Friday. There is always a ton of ideas to incorporate in my card designs.
All so lovely, lovely, lovely!!!!!!
All the fan mail is so wonderful , I love looking at all the cards that you get one of these days. I’m gonna send you a card but first I have to really practice. Right now I’m just in the buying stage.
So many beautiful cards and sharing of experiences, gratitude, memories and inspiration. I love everything about Fan Mail Friday, but especially learning about all the crafters whose names are behind the creations that have become so familiar to me now. I have learned to craft from everyone in the Griffinite community, and I thank you all for sharing not just your ideas, but your kindness as well.
We all learn from example and, Anna, you are a wonderful leader for all of us. Thank you!
Where are the really large flowers from in the first card? Absolutely gorgeous!
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Many of her older kits had these large flowers. The Floral Expressions kit from 2016 was a kit that made 48 cards and full of these large flowers.
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I love the large flowers too!
Lovely, lovely mail! I so enjoy the weekly demonstrations of talent, caring, and community!
Happy Fri-Yay Anna! You have shared such exquisite and stunning projects today. Many thanks to the very talented Griffinites. Sending many wishes for a blessed and wonderful weekend to everyone! 😊 💖
Lovely fan mail!🤩👏🏽👏🏽
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