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Product Review: Anna Griffin Scrapbook Kit

April 15, 2025 by Heather Holbrook

Today I am thrilled to bring you a product review for Anna Griffin! We’re going to be taking a look at some of the products from the Simply Paisley Scrapbooking Kit. This kit has so much pattern, color, depth and detail and it was so simple to put together stunning pages in no time. Here’s some background if you’re new to Anna Griffin: 

Anna Griffin Inc. is an internationally known, high-end gift, stationery, and craft brand located in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1994 by Anna Griffin, the company filled a gap in the market for bespoke, one-of-a-kind wedding invitations. This has since blossomed into an award-winning business that brings heartfelt moments to homes around the world through everything from card-making kits to luxury stationery. Today, Anna Griffin products are beloved by crafting enthusiasts and beginners alike for their thoughtful touches.

For my layouts I celebrated my 20th wedding anniversary. We honeymooned in Las Vegas and went back last year to renew our vows. I tried to match up photos of our wedding and vow renewal on my layouts from then and now. I’m so happy with how beautiful they turned out!

This lovely kit includes everything you’ll need to make an entire album for a variety of occasions like Mother’s Day, Anniversary, Wedding, Birthday, Baby, Spring and Easter. Included is a pretty printed 12″ x 12″ 3 ring album with a photo opening on the cover and 10 page protectors, 24 sheets of pattern papers (some with gold foiling!), 24 borders, 72 flat and 108 3D embellishments, 48 photo mats (in different sizes), 20 journaling tags, 24 title stickers (some in gold too!), a roll of double sided adhesive and foam squares. There’s also an idea sheet that you can use for inspiration, which is perfect for beginners or create your own designs, the options are limitless!

The Simply Paisley Scrapbooking Kit has of course lots of paisley prints as well as several different florals and mandalas in shades of pinks, reds, blues, purples and greens with wonderful touches of gold throughout. I love how the prints all mix and match so well together making it easy to create dynamic layouts that have so much design and dimension.

                                                        

 Click here to shop for the Simply Paisley Scrapbook Kit and visit Anna Griffin to check out all the amazing products they offer. And if you’re a card maker stop over at the Card Making blog for another Anna Griffin review!

You’ll also want to learn about Anna’s upcoming event, Create Crop At Home, from May 2-4, 2025! It’s a virtual event where you can participate in three days and nine classes from the comfort of your own home. Here is Anna’s blog post with all details.
 
-Heather
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Freebie Friday – Whimsical Vintage Christmas Junk Journal Printables

There’s something about old-fashioned Christmas illustrations that makes everything feel softer. A little magical. A little nostalgic. Like the kind of holiday we remember from childhood storybooks and handwritten cards tucked into keepsake boxes.

This week’s Freebie Friday – Junk Journal Printables is all about a Whimsical Vintage Christmas Printable Series — filled with charming character cutouts, festive tags and borders, Christmas song quote cards, and coordinating vintage-style background papers.

If you love vintage Christmas junk journal printables, whimsical holiday ephemera, and cozy nostalgic layering pieces, this collection is going to become your December favourite.

And yes — every sheet is formatted for A4 printing with a clean white background (for elements) and print-friendly backgrounds designed to layer beautifully in your journals.

What’s Included in the Whimsical Vintage Christmas Collection

This growing Christmas junk journal series includes:

  • Whimsical vintage Christmas character cutouts
    • Festive tags and decorative borders
    • Christmas song quote cards
    • Coordinating vintage-style background papers
    • Soft parchment journaling panels
    • Holiday banner-style labels

The style leans into:

  • Warm reds and muted greens
    • Soft parchment and cream tones
    • Gentle distressing
    • Vintage storybook illustrations
    • Playful woodland and Santa-style characters

It’s festive without being loud. Nostalgic without feeling dated. And beautifully balanced for junk journal layering.

Why Whimsical Vintage Christmas Works So Beautifully in Junk Journals

Christmas junk journals are some of the most treasured keepsakes we create.

These whimsical vintage printables pair beautifully with:

  • December Daily journals
    • Family memory books
    • Handmade Christmas planners
    • Holiday recipe journals
    • Gift wrapping embellishments
    • Faith-based Christmas reflections

The soft backgrounds create warmth, while the character cutouts add personality and charm.

And those Christmas song quotes? They instantly bring sound and emotion into your pages.

 

How to Use These Christmas Printables in Your Junk Journal

Here are a few easy ways to bring your holiday spreads to life:

1. Create a December Memory Spread

Start with one of the vintage Christmas background sheets.
Layer a whimsical character cutout.
Add a song quote card.
Tuck in a small journaling tag.

It becomes a full-page story without overthinking it.

2. Make Interactive Song Quote Pockets

Glue down a background panel.
Attach a Christmas song quote card on three sides.
Slide a journaling note behind it.

Perfect for writing:

  • Favourite Christmas memories
    • Family traditions
    • Holiday gratitude lists
    • December reflections

3. Use Tags & Borders for Gift Embellishments

These whimsical tags and borders are beautiful for:

  • Handmade gift wrapping
    • Mason jar gifts
    • Cookie tins
    • Scrapbook accents
    • Junk journal clusters

Add twine or ribbon for that authentic vintage feel.

4. Build a Coordinated Christmas Journal Section

Because this collection includes backgrounds, quotes, tags, and cutouts, you can create an entire cohesive holiday section without mixing themes.

Start with a background page.
Layer borders.
Add characters.
Finish with a song quote.

It’s storytelling made simple.

Printing Tips for Best Results

All whimsical vintage Christmas junk journal printables are formatted for A4 paper (210mm x 297mm).

For best results:

  • Print at 100% scale
    • Use high-quality print settings
    • Matte paper enhances the vintage softness
    • Light cardstock works beautifully for tags and cutouts
    • Standard copy paper is perfect for background pages

Because the elements sit on clean white backgrounds, you won’t waste ink on heavy textures.

A Little Christmas Reflection

There’s something comforting about storybook-style Christmas art.

The soft expressions.
The muted colors.
The gentle snowflakes and warm scarves.

It reminds us that Christmas doesn’t have to be flashy to be magical.

Sometimes it’s just about slowing down, layering paper, writing a memory, and letting yourself romanticise the season a little.

Build Your Whimsical Vintage Christmas Series

This Christmas collection is part of our ongoing Freebie Friday printable junk journal series here on CraftGossip.com.

Be sure to download all coordinating sheets so you can mix:

  • Character cutouts
    • Christmas song quote cards
    • Festive tags and borders
    • Vintage background papers

Now tell me — are you creating a full December Daily journal… or just adding whimsical holiday touches to your existing pages?

Either way, this series is designed to help you create something cozy, nostalgic, and beautifully handmade this Christmas season.

 

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