Surplus Supplies Into Small Journal Cards

[@tamimalouf1565]

I live out in the mountains of Colorado and there are not a lot of people around I watch you while I craft. Thanks for being my craft buddy.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@reneebarger5194]

You are so right about being instinctive with your “work.” I had a 40+ year career in commercial art/printing. Everything I did had to have customer or management approval. After I retired I had to learn to let go for myself. Don’t work, play! You & Gayle are my mentors. Thank you.

[@sherrihero9260]

I just ran across this video and spent my time watching it. I agree with you on a lot of that it's your craft and we shouldn't have to worry about if everybody else likes ever work. So I subscribed and can't wait to see new video

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Sherri and welcome to my channel.

[@meridithkish2076]

❤ I think I could watch your videos all day❤

[@rachelhughes7277]

Oh these are beautiful, I've been struggling to get back into crafting, I suffer from mental health problems, so thats why i started crafting. but listening to you I'm inspired. I worried I was doing it wrong, or something, I'd forgot where to place things, but you saying it's my art, as long as you like it it's great. Thankyou forget for letting me see the trees from the wood. All I've been doing is printing and fussy cutting, I even stopped watching any crafting. Then I saw your surprise video about your trip to Alaska, so one thing lead to another and I'm binge watching you again. So thankyou again, have a fantastic time on your cruise ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you have fun creating.

[@donnaarsenoff8399]

I love the owl one too. I’m a night owl 🦉 and have an owl collection. I see an owl journal in my future. You are a genius at choosing and placing bits and pieces to make journal cards. I learn a lot from you. Thank you very much.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@mandyofmarymac]

You're quickly becoming a favorite with me too. I can't go out in the sun. I get terrible "ice pick " headaches. xx

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh no!

[@annfletcher4853]

I truly enjoy your dithering. Love the tutorial. Thank you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@ChicagoDreamer5]

What a fun video! Loved how they turned out & that I got to watch the whole process. I would have cut them first, then applied the decoration, so getting a different perspective here (it's all good!). I always love how vulnerable & sweet you are in your commentary. Wish I lived closer to you. You're so talented.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much!

[@angelacashmore8286]

Really love watching your videos, you really do encourage everyone to 'have a go'. You're very talented & you explain your ideas etc so well. Thank you so much for sharing. xx

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@corymcname2647]

So true! I love to see other’s peoples journals because I love different styles! I too have been unapologetic now when people criticize something I’ve done. My Art helps me get through hard days. Thanks for sharing your passion!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Love that, thank you

[@lizpoore5427]

Another relaxing and interesting tutorial. I love to listen to your pearls of wisdom delivered so kindly. Thanks again for risking your creativity. You are doing great by me.

[@CeriGriffiths]

So nice of you, thank you

[@soniaschoenfield6512]

I hope you had a good time on your retreat, Ceri, and don’t stop your “dithering,” I love it! Hugs❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

I had a great time thank you.

[@kristiraley9545]

Hello Ceri, from Pensacola, Florida. I truly understand your feelings about hot, humid weather. It's so humid here that my glasses fog up when I walk outside, and I can't find a glue stick that actually sticks after a few days 😂. But I love it here and being close to the ocean, and I'm so glad to have found you and your channel 😊.

[@KristenHigh]

I am so happy that I stumbled across your page! You are amazing.. Thanks for all your helpful hints and knowledge.. Hope you have an amazing week..

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! You too!

[@lucyfanning7496]

Love these. You don't dither, you create art!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Lucy

[@peggyharwell3674]

Greetings from Tennessee where it is so humid in june thru august, i can not breathe when outdoors. I truly am an outdoors kinda gal and always love hanging clothing on the line as well. I get a kick out if watching you perform your crafting skills. You are one of a kind, a great personality and talented. Thank you Mr. Ceri

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh wow, thank you Peggy

[@debbiefahey6069]

Nonsense! Everyone loves your crafting..and you! Thanks for sharing and the inspirations. You are a gift just by being you !!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@RubyMorton]

Love your channel. Plus the little containers. Perfect size. Thank you.

[@michelel3372]

I LOVE how these turned out! You have such talent, Ceri and I'm so grateful that you are willing to share it with all of us!! Thank you!!!❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@SMBDesigns]

I'm so glad you did creep on June. Because of it I found your channel! I am really enjoying your content!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yay! Thank you and welcome to my channel.

[@aliswonderlandcreations5662]

I have been inspired by what you created. Thank you

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@lindadeconcini3678]

Love squirrels in the studio. Thank you for expressing how you convince yourself to start crafting. It was exactly what I feel when I want to do some crafting but afraid I'll make a mistake. But the only mistake is not believing in myself. Big hug always. Thank you for putting yourself out there. It very brave.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Linda.

[@bevtieken4113]

You are inspiring Ceri....thank you so much for the time you put in to teach us...Blessings from Queensland Australia xx

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Bev

[@cecemeyer5902]

That is such a great tip to use the book pages for glueing. I always end up with glue everywhere. And they are usable afterwards. Love your ideas.

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

I came, I watched, I enjoyed. I hope you are having a fabulous time at the retreat. Love&hugs to you and everyone there.❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Darcy. ❤️

[@First_Edition]

I only found your channel a few months ago, but you have become my new favorite. I have shared your channel on one of my social media accounts today, because I realized more people needed to watch you turn what looks like scraps of paper into works of art.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@mitzieat307junkjournals4]

Wonderful! You are abs😢correct when you said that one needs to make yourself happy with your art. I love that ❤. Thank you for sharing. 💕🥰💕

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@eileennielsen5165]

I like your art very much😊 If I ever posted my own I would be crying all the time because of the comments! What a big difference the stitching and edging made, WOW! I enjoyed hearing the birds🙂 Thanks for sharing what you make AND the process.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much, yes the nasty comments do make me angry but luckily I don’t get many of them.

[@caroltanzi29]

Ceri: “squirrels in the studio,”- love that saying. I will use that when needed. The ATC’s were creatively put together. Loved them all. Carol from California

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Carol

[@Nathalieroy2624]

That card with the owl ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yup I love it too

[@aweezielchk]

You are always an inspiration!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@lisabertram8199]

Your voice is very soothing and I love the way you speak and explain yourself what you're doing and in this video you are giving me a lot of wonderful ideas I thank you for sharing with us 😊❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Lisa

[@PapercraftwithKay]

These are lovely Ceri. Great Welsh name ( first time here - I was born in Wales and emigrated to Aus when I was 7) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇦🇺

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much! 😊 and welcome to my channel. I used to live in Sydney and I love your countries energy.

[@sharonpodrabsky1895]

What a talent those are beautiful!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@JulieTorrens]

Catching up, Ceri. These cards are lovely. I used Beacon's Foam & Posterboard which is very much like Fabra-Tac, on some old moving tickets. (2004) The thermal paper turned black anywhere the glue was on the back. 🤪 You always impart such wisdom from your experience and I appreciate and LEARN from it every video. Many Thanks.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Julie.

[@myquiltstudio]

I enjoyed this very much! The little cards are so charming and fun! I loved your chat about creating and doing what pleases you without worrying it might be wrong. Such good advice. Thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@debbiebAU]

Loved these cards and you use of small pieces

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much!

[@NickyVincelli-kq5dk]

I love what you did with the cards, you really amaze me how talented you are, to bad you don't sell them, have beautiful day, nicky

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Nicky

[@susanbrowning4193]

Love, love, love your ATC cards Ceri! ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you like them

[@debsyg4974]

I absolutely love these. They are fabulous. Debs. 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much 😊

[@StephanieKennedy-w6p]

You are a master creator!!! I love your accent!! 🤩

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! 😃

[@debbiesilver3549]

Nice batch Ceri!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Debbie.

[@jeannettegarofalo6876]

I love your art❤

[@jukes243]

I like the first one. It's very me. :o) Thanks Mr. Ceri.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you liked it

[@-Lucy-H]

Love use of bits and bobs 💕

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous

[@hilsandhenryhiggins]

Love your channel Ceri. Great to meet you! 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@weaver7249]

These are fantastic

[@juliemonroe105]

Great use of bits & pieces. Ceri, that is my most used stamp set.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful!

[@cataylor4109]

Hi Ceri, I’ve been watching your videos for a couple weeks now and I’ve learned a lot, I’ve been inspired, and I find your voice very soothing. So, thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@janetcartwright183]

I am so glad you are brave enough to put your art out there for all to see, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I love your art work.❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Janet

[@AtSusiesCottage]

I want to thank you so much for your words today, they set off a light bulb moment and it’s been over 2 years! I have a KZbin channel but 2 years ago I had convinced myself that my art wasn’t good enough and I needed to improve before I could continue showing others! Today, you said I only need to please myself, it’s like I suddenly got permission to be myself and stop trying to please everyone else! So a big thank you from the bottom of my heart 🙏😀 love the ATC’s btw xxx💕

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and I hope you find joy in your own creativity

[@danielerichard3619]

Love them all.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@hubbysswee]

Hello Ceri, greetings from the hottest city in the United States. (Days that reach 46 Celsius/115 Fahrenheit are not unusual!) Ugh! Thank you for the encouraging words, you always seem to say them right at the time I most need to hear them. 😽🥰

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh wow, hope you’ve got air con

[@hubbysswee]

@@CeriGriffiths Most thankfully we do!

[@lisamarieva3514]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Love these!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Lisa.

[@lisaleone2296]

Double sided tape can also discolor the things you attach it to. I've had the adhesive seep through some papers. Best to test whatever adhesive you use. I realize it's hard to test things for the number of years it may take for them to break down or harm the paper.

[@CeriGriffiths]

To true

[@annieshoaf2871]

Was using some double sided adhesive. Loved it, bought PKG of 8 . Shortly after I pulled out a card to send. The tape had seeped thru base and portions of ephemera was loosened. Heart breaking. As of now I'm back to double sided adhesive tape. TFS. 😊 ❤

[@robinspencer9577]

Love the ACT cards. I use the Field notes all the time. Hope you are having a great time at your retreat.

[@CeriGriffiths]

It was wonderful, thank you

[@karenjohnson8483]

Great ideas, Ceri!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much

[@OpalPipkin]

Those are amazing! I love how you chose each element to put on each card. very creative indeed!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much!

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

So cute! Thanks, Ceri. From Cheryl in AZ.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! 😊

[@visualisednz]

Fun little journal cards, Ceri. Loved what you had to say about art and artists; I completely agree. TFS. Belinda 🙂

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome Belinda

[@nancydcurrystudio]

Loved the scale of these pieces…sensitively rendered! Thank you Ceri!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@lynette.]

Your dithering is charming and always brings results.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@suzyallen1726]

Very relaxing

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Suzy

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜 this was fun to watch! Thank you

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you enjoyed it Amy.

[@Undeercover]

✨🌼❣️ Thank you ❣️🌼✨ Always a pleasure❣️❣️❣️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@elspethdurkin5598]

i found that after a few years double-sided tape goes brown and brittle and stains the paper to which it has been stuck! Love your work! I just found your pages this year [ 2004] and am presently working through your collection!.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you I knew it’s sometimes lost it’s sticky, I didn’t realise it discoloured and stained the paper.

[@amyhelen3598]

💜 Mr Ceri, these were fun to watch come together... Always beautiful results. TYFS Stay Crafty 💜

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Amy

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

These are great. I really enjoy seeing how you choose to place each element. Those stamps look fabulous! Enjoy the retreat!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much!

[@Pennysuther]

Love this video Ceri!!! I always have squirrels in my studio so its great and a job well done in deed!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@roxanncope1917]

Hello. I have never made any of these, or a journal or anything lol. Im following you as a student 👍😁 I have zero money to buy any of the stamps or the extra bits and bobs. In fact, im not sure how the groceries are even happening in next few weeks. Your videos are extremely comforting. What are atc artist trading cards? I will begin making videos. I hope. But id love to know what is a absolute most important basic beginning elements you feel are a must to start designing a journal that may be sellable. Thank you greatly. A new fan and follower from southern NJ 👍😁

[@CeriGriffiths]

An artist trading card is a piece of card which is 2.5" x 3.5" in diameter and is a mini piece of art in any form, signed and dated upon the back with a title if it has one, made to be swapped not sold. As for the basic supplies, a lot of that depends on what you choose to be doing. Scissors, glue, clean surface are possibly the absolute basics but don't be seduced into buying every gadget as many household items can be adapted to do the required job.nKnowledge is free so watch as many other artists on KZbin as you can find to help you deduce exactly what you want to make and the equipment they use.

[@janhayertz2242]

Well done.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@donnaswisher8408]

I think I could watch you do this kind of thing all day. I always learn something from watching you. TFS Hope you're having an awesome time at your retreat. 😁

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Donna

[@kimbazzani8697]

Love watching the makings of ATC cards , very nice , thanks for sharing 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome Kim

[@sweethingjess]

​@@CeriGriffiths❤🎉

[@kimbazzani8697]

@@CeriGriffiths 🦋❤️

[@KarinWatson-g4c]

Wow! These turned out so great ! I always learn something from your videos and they are just so much fun to watch. Enjoy your retreat! TFS

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you like them, thank you

[@lightbulbnirvana]

Ceri, very fun to watch your decision-making. Will love seeing how you decide to use them in future! Cheers! ☺

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@phyllisj73]

Love these. Tyfs 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@CarolRichards-fy7rz]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ultraviolet13881]

Awesome!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Patty

[@donitamoore9748]

Enjoyed watching these little cards come together. I treated myself to that TH stamp set last spring. Must say it was worth every penny! I have stamped it in several different colors and use the pieces on ephemera often. Enjoy your retreat!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

These cards are so cute 🥰. I even love the one that was sort of a reject. Have a great time at your workshop. 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Ludmila

[@katiejosmith246]

Simply amazing!❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! 😊

[@christineschiebel2890]

I'm going to make some! Ty

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun

[@brant8642]

Hi Ceri, very nice. Learned placements, which was fun to learn.😊 🎉❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Awesome! Thank you

[@vessyned]

Oh what fun❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@whatjenren]

I’m new here! Very lovely cards ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jennieadamsMM]

Absolutely gorgeous Ceri. Love watching layering techniques. Still looking for mine🤔. 🤗💖🦋

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you.

[@cheryldelvalley5942]

I love watching you. Question: when you buy something from like from T. Fox Etsy Shop and you down load it do you put it on a jump drive or straight to your computer? Second Question: When you print them do you print them on regular or heavier paper? Please help me, I really enjoy and love your channel and I love watching you. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your art.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I usually save digitalis to an external drive, I do print on a presentation paper that’s a little heavier than copier paper and a bit whiter in colour.

[@cheryldelvalley5942]

Thank you Ceri.

[@cheryldelvalley5942]

Thank you Ceri.

[@cheryldelvalley5942]

Thank you Ceri.

[@cheryldelvalley5942]

Thank you Ceri.

[@maureenwilson6951]

Oh love the dithering .. soooo get that sometimes just to craft is essential for mental health space ..

[@CeriGriffiths]

It is, thank you Maureen.

[@skullingtonfly]

Look great Ceri. Those field note stamps have been on my watch list for ages. I know you’ll get a lot of use from it 👍🏼

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yes! Thank you!

[@MyDjturner]

I agree with you about the worth of buying pre fussy cut items.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great

[@angybullock1361]

Inspired by y 19:31 you Ceri I've created my very first master board.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous.

[@nathechopin]

Très chouette merci pour ce partage amicalement Nathecreative

[@CeriGriffiths]

Merci

[@mar-louisemyburgh7030]

Looks amazing! You need acid-free dabble tape or glue for photos (I was working in a framing shop, and we use the acid-free tape on photos and even certificates). Hope you will enjoy the retreat!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks for the tip

[@victoriaguckian8578]

Fun!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@boynecitygrl49]

You crack me up..... SQUIRREL!!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol

[@monicabaldner1330]

These are wonderful!!!!! However I like to do 3s anytime I can...not 4s.......

[@CeriGriffiths]

3 is my normal but sometimes I break the habit.

[@sandradube9014]

Hi Ceri have you heard of LA express ? Not sure if I spelled it right. If you did would you recommend it? Just looking for the best deals . Thanks Ceri love your videos. I love how you explain everything and show what’s important , every detail

[@CeriGriffiths]

Hi Sandra, I believe it might be Ali Express which is a company which sells really cheap arts and crafts products, they do have a reparation for selling rip off products. It's a personal choice and a lot of the time peoples decisions are budget driven.

[@lucy7b]

❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Lucy

[@yvonnegottsch4385]

Hi Ceri, loved these trading cards today. I have a question you used a term I've never heard before and wondered what it means" like squirrels in the studio" sounds wonderful but could you explain it to this bewildered Aussie. Thank you

[@CeriGriffiths]

Sorry to confuse anyone Yvonne….to squirrel means that something has distracted you and you’ve started something new and have forgotten what you’ve originally been working on. Happens to me a lot.