Lets make Scrap Busting Postcards

Like all the junk journal makers and collage artists I seem to create an ever growing pile of scraps and I'm constantly trying to use them up. One way I've found very productive and quick is to make postcards, now postcards are not only used as journal cards in my junk journals but I like to send them out as a thank you or thinking of you gift to friends and family. If I'm compiling an order from my Etsy shop or a commission I like to include a personal little note on a unique little piece of art....hence I use postcards I create.
I hope you enjoy this video and find this method of scrap busting helpful.
Here is the link to the acrylic painted book pages I was using in the video to decorate the final postcards.
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[@jennifermackinnon7870]

As I’m watching this Ceri, 2 yrs later I am hoping you still have your sweet Biscuit! ❤ I learned this new technique from you and my respect for you grows even deeper for your down to earth-ness! You don’t need to reply, but thank you again for your work on these videos.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Jennifer, thank you, Biscuit and I are both doing well.

[@isabelbustos2293]

Goodmorning Ceri, love the cards. You have quite the eye for collages. Give Bisquit a bit of a pet for me. Enjoy your day.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Will do

[@venitabucceri8435]

Hello, Dear Ceri. Was scrolling and my instant reaction... "Oh, yay!!! There's a Ceri!" I also love giving you a thumbs up BEFORE I've even seen your video❣️ Thanks for always sharing every inch of every process in such great detail. Truly, you ROCK🎉🎉🎉

[@CeriGriffiths]

You're the best, thank you

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I know exactly why animals are attracted to you, my friend! They are excellent judges of character and are, no doubt, drawn to your big, kind, beautiful heart! 🥰. Just love how these turned out! Wonderful! The little boy is my favorite…love his wings! (With apologies to the poor butterfly who sacrificed his antlers 😂 ). I’ve been dying to watch this video and enjoyed it so much! I need to go through your videos to watch the acrylic painting technique. Love that idea! Sending love and hugs across the pond, dear friend! ❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Gayle thank you so much, I'll be doing some Geli printing in the future as well so I'm sure you'll enjoy me getting mucky. Have fun and you're my afternoon coffee break every day and have been for years, you inspire me. Love and hugs.

[@stellabiteme]

I can listen to you all day. I really like your content.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I appreciate that, thank you.

[@DeniseTriffett]

I love the idea of your glue book. Great idea

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! 😊

[@robertahakala8428]

Love, Love, Love the little boy with wings

[@lynnlebedda1648]

Amazing as always! Thank-you,

[@marie-helenelemonnier3365]

J'adore vos créations Ceri ! C'est Magnifique !❤❤❤

[@stephanielentzmorrison9811]

that is so sweet about unconditional love. people have not always been very kind to me either....i understand why u would prefer animals over people......

[@reneevanriper3422]

I feel the same way about things. I do not usually watch the news. My views on politicians are the same. I find your videos relaxing and informative. Love your projects. I'm basically new to journaling. About 1 year in on album making. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@tinasweeney4392]

Me too, (on politics and the news). We're not narrow minded Ceri, we just chose to let others run that show so we have more time to focus on who and what we care to focus our attention on.❤

[@CherrySignature3]

Love it

[@anitaholmes6824]

I enjoyed watching this process! Now I hope I can find your video to see what you do with those glue sheets! Thanks for sharing!

[@PeggyTaylor-jl7yq]

I love watching you craft and get so many ideas. You and Gayle are my favorites.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Peggy

[@LeacheaWood]

I seem to attract animals as well. Animals are precious. Their love is accepting and unconditional. Makes me happy.

[@elizabethmcdermott7997]

Fun! My first thought after you flipped them over was rooms in a magazine. We all see something different!

[@CeriGriffiths]

We certainly do.

[@catherinewyrobeck5388]

U always have a unique and different way of doing things...binge watching from Wisconsin.

[@marthagriffin7468]

I am so happy that I found you, on KZbin! It is so refreshing to find a crafter that only wants to share what they do with others. I’m so tired of the ones that are only wanting to sell something.. So thank you from Excel, a tiny town in south Alabama USA.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Martha and welcome Excel.

[@luannfischer747]

By the way, you have a positive affect on the world through your sharing of your crafting. Better than most any politician I’ve heard of!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I came here after Gayle did 6 postcards inspired by this vid. I subscribed too because I like what you make.🦌💌❤️📚

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and welcome.

[@rickieddy1443]

Thank you! I do these with all kinds of stamps, but i never thought of making copies and keeping the master. And to copy them on sticker paper. How smart is that?!?! To think of all the tags and labels I have made......

[@lynnesands3880]

I use a pin to run a small tear along the back of the label etc ‘et voila’ 😊

[@ruthskiff2899]

Bless her cotton socks. Never heard that before. Great video.

[@sherrywilliams7480]

Hi Ceri, I'm a brand new subbie. I can't believe I've only just found you ! I now know that what they say is true. Good things come to those who wait ! I absolutely love your channel. You're so creative and you make such beautiful things. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. I'll be binge watching you in the evenings. Have a greatly blessed day ! 🤗

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Sherry and welcome to my channel. Have fun creating.

[@lizzyanthus1]

I love how you make a project seem so doable, less daunting. I think it's your easy going style of teaching that takes the stress out of attempting something new. Thank you for that! Love these post cards! And I got some water color paint today, so will try the stamping and then painting the picture stamped, from another video of yours I watched yesterday! I'm so excited to try this! Thanks again!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’m so pleased you like my content. Thank you.

[@spiralgoddess2399]

Oh dear Ceri, I'm watching you in April 2022, 10 months after you posted this. Sadly, we are in the 6th wave and things are not going well. I think it is a very good thing we didn't know we would be in this thing for the long haul. I love your postcards. I do Postcrossing and some members express liking original, handmade cards. My goal is to have a bunch ready for these people. I think your method is brilliant.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, I don’t know what postcrossing is but I’ve a feeling it’s like swapping mail, I’ll have to do some research.

[@janetsinnott737]

These postcards are brilliant. What a great idea.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Janet.

[@lovetherain1712]

Totally with you on loving the animals.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@vaundamacpherson5727]

2 years later, I'm enjoying this, Ceri. All new to me...is 77 too late to start? I have lots of books, cards, and magazines to use. You are inspiring!

[@CeriGriffiths]

It’s never to late.

[@pamelapollard9286]

I agree about the politicians and always like to hear I am not alone. Love watching you share your talent. Thanks and God Bless

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@katherinewilkerson2211]

I could watch you all day! Thanks!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, pleased you enjoy my videos.

[@drhyshek]

Just found you and I’m so glad. You’re such a pleasant person to listen to and watch.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and welcome to my channel

[@devinemsm05]

Brilliant! 6 works of art and you made it look so easy. Thank you Ceri. I love to watch your videos and listen to your precise guidance.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@juliemonroe105]

Such a wonderfully fun video, can't wait to have a play!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@FaithPickell-yj8yl]

These are just lovely! Thank you for sharing.

[@ingersynnveisaksen801]

Love, love, love these cards.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@kathyb5740]

THANKYOU for making these videos....love watching you create your beautiful art and listening to your conversation. ❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Kathy.

[@luannfischer747]

I loved your comment about politicians, I had a good chuckle!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Sometimes laugh is all you can do.

[@catherinelaing2124]

A wonderful video, thank you Ceri

[@minamoo3035]

Oh i love watching and listening to you! so glad i found you to try and improve my journalling skills

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much and welcome to my channel.

[@lorraineazevedo3276]

Love the paper doll one!! I’m gonna have to go get some blank postcards now. Thank you for sharing.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Don’t forget you can cut your own postcards from card stock. Sometimes this time of year you can get packs of white greetings cards they can also be turned into postcards.

[@lorraineazevedo3276]

@@CeriGriffiths I would love if you could do a video showing different ways to use paper dolls. 🥰

[@DUNIAANAKKREATIF]

good job friend

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@DUNIAANAKKREATIF]

@@CeriGriffiths your welcome

[@sherryfish6350]

You give a whole new meaning to collage I love your work 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! 😊 Sherry

[@lizpoore5427]

Totally agree about sewing. I was very reluctant at first to sew on paper but seeing such beautiful work I eventually just had to try it. I’m glad I found you. I love your work. Many thanks for sharing.

[@angryemployee]

Biscuit sounds like a wonderful friend. I have a black lab, Jerry, who also is a smiley friend. But his ears don't stand up, lol

[@CeriGriffiths]

Biscuit is my little fur brother

[@weaver7249]

I love these! Yes, once again I'm late to this game.

[@janieolds7657]

Love this idea to make my backgrounds.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news, have fun.

[@sonyamartin6217]

Animals live at a higher frequency than humanity. They know unconditional love, which humanity is still trying to understand. Your magnet is also a higher frequency. It also attracts birds, dragonflies, butterflies and just bugs in general lol. I’ve had cicadas chase me around my garden! Have a great day Ceri💓

[@CeriGriffiths]

lol.....I remember cicadas from working in Tulsa, they always struck me as other worldly.

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

I really enjoyed this video. Feel very inspired. You style is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this technique.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@judiemjacobson4613]

I love the way you join them together while you were collaging them. I use postcards for Journal cards and pockets and Tux and this is a good way to make a whole bunch of them at one time. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Judie.

[@wendyzilli9735]

Thank you Ceri!! Love these!! I too have that animal attraction thing happens to me too. Many dogs come to visit me at the cabin along with wild animals, bears, fix, deer, birds etc. They always know they’re quite welcome ❤️ As always, thanks for sharing 🙏❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Wendy I think animals instinctively know I’m no danger to them.

[@angelakilroy689]

Thanks lovely man.I really enjoyed this.Tjhey are so pretty!!

[@junespraggon9657]

i love postcards and this video is great , i am raring to go . thank you .your butterfly boy is fabulous.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you June.

[@judiemjacobson4613]

Oh my they look so much better with the sewing. Thank you for sharing that

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@sherrieblische1798]

I love these. What a great idea. Have a great day

[@CeriGriffiths]

You too Sherrie

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

This is so useful! I recently made a master board following your example, and I scanned and cut it up, into postcards, but it needed something more. This is the answer! Thanks Ceri!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re so welcome, have fun creating.

[@jkerr-bethedreamandthedrea4379]

This was so fun! Thank you!

[@judyluthy9724]

I do love these.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Judy.

[@pattieknight7976]

It would be great to see your meals as it is another facet of your personality!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Pattie, I must admit I very much doubt I’m going to be doing food on video as its a tricky one to do.

[@elbiesdoodles2379]

I would not have thought to do this across the cards. Brilliant use of scraps and very beautiful results. Thank you ❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@karenmcdaniel708]

Nice crafting on these cards…and especially like the personality of your sticker organizer. I should make one for myself someday

[@CeriGriffiths]

Go for it

[@diansolomon614]

I am going to give this a go. I truly enjoy watching you. I feel like you do I would be attracted to an animal before a person. Animals are so forgiving & loving especially dogs.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Dian, have fun creating.

[@ediewilson4043]

I love watching your videos. This one was very engaging and something I’m anxious to try. Thank you for sharing❣️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun.

[@Emmaandlucy743]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing your talents

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome.

[@tonicreates2022]

I totally agree with you concerning sunbathing.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@carolynchatham6376]

Love this idea.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@elizabethpribik851]

Love your channel, nice calm voice easy listening.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@christinewebb4373]

So true my friend. I agree with you 100%. My older sister wants me to vote but I feel why. Like you said their going to do what they want. I love your video's. Thank you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I hope the future will change that.

[@lesleysluyters2165]

Fabulous!! And thanks for reminding me that I have stitching stamps !!!! 🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome Lesley

[@coolstamper]

These post cards were fun to watch! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Cindy

[@shellywilliamswilliamscomp783]

My husband also attracts animals too. He says that it is his animal magnetism in him. Apparently, you have it too Ceri. Nice collage man, great job. Watching sewing is a good thing & you learn quite a lot from it.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and yes I love to watch other crafts because inspiration comes from everywhere and I’m a sponge for knowledge.

[@angybullock1361]

I loved watching this Ceri. 😍 Feeling very inspired. Thank you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@joandamerow3518]

You are such an encouragement, Thank you

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Joan.

[@sharonskains5049]

What a clever. Idea. I just came across a packet of postcard blanks, and now I know what I can do with them. Thank you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You're so welcome

[@donnacrantshaw8505]

Wonderful!

[@seasidecrafter]

Just wonderful!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@craftyone5419]

Very interesting!!❤❤

[@MsMaria990]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@tonyastone6866]

Loved the video Ceri. Tkx for the inspiration.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome

[@mary-annfavier3071]

Another winner from you for me. Really enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@janetgundrum9599]

You have given me some great ideas. I like that you give a tag, or label, or post card as a gift. I sell some greeting cards through the year, and I'm now thinking one of these little creations in a multi-pack would be a nice touch. Thanks for this wonderful idea, Ceri.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful, thank you Janet

[@annbutler8302]

Hello from Indiana. This is a fantastic idea and a great way to dabble in the collage world. I need to buy some blank post cards. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I always love your work in paper and cake.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lindaavila5377]

This is my first visit to your site. I really enjoyed this. I look forward to binging many more. Tfs

[@CeriGriffiths]

Awesome! Thank you! and welcome

[@ooman56]

youtube recommended you yesterday and I've had a blast watching just a few of your videos. My brain will explode from all of your unique ideas! And I have to remember to stop and eat! Thank you for your refreshing take on paper crafting...I was going to recycle (get rid of) some of my old books, now I know what to do with them. I checked your website and can't find where you say what those rings are that you keep your washi tape on, that is a brilliant idea. And I gotta see if you have a video on how you made your ephemera books, also a cool and handy idea. Keeps them within easy eye reach, instead of hidden away. Thank you, Ceri, you've got a fan for life!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Hi there, few things, this is the video where I shared a review of the Washi rings so that’ll give you as much information as I had at the time of filming kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKu3g2aAZd2Ymsk , I didn’t make a video of my ephemera storage folder but I’ve had many requests to show how I make one so that’s possibly coming soon.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh and thank you and welcome.

[@judiemjacobson4613]

I use my multi-tool to work my way into those little buggers. So many things that you said I resonate with I just found you thanks to Gayle.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Judie

[@williewiner4161]

You tube recommended your site and glad they did as am loving your fabulous ideas!🥰

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and welcome.

[@erikruthysmith7527]

What an awesome idea! Thank you for sharing this!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome.

[@denisekennemer1991]

I love the process you demonstrated today and the results were beautiful. Thank you Ceri.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@gailgsgoodies]

Just found you by following a recommendation from Gayle. Love your style and fabulous directions. You are a dear, dear person!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Gail.

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

These are all so cute! The little boy and the two butterflies with the clear black and white stamp are my favourites. I’m going to see how you’ve crafted the book pages. They’re so nice and happy. Thanks Ceri! Big love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun with it.

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

@@CeriGriffiths , thanks Ceri.

[@maikeannamohr2119]

😍😍😍

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

These turned out beautifully

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you.

[@carolowen9595]

This was great! Thanks from Dallas!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you enjoyed it Carol

[@erierunner]

Did you make the storage book at 42:25?

[@CeriGriffiths]

I did a long time ago, no video I’m sorry.

[@gm2mx]

I am a new subbie. I have been sick and binge watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Katherine, feel better soon.

[@nansanfilippo7035]

Loved this tutorial. Your work is fab and your personality is wonderful and sincere.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@brieminar7136]

I'm a new follower, and enjoying slowly working through your videos. This one tickled me, with you talking about being in the sun. The comment that you looked down and asked "Why is my arm pink!?" I guffawed. Spending my life in Texas, that's a check you get used to from childhood - having to periodically run to mom to reapply the sunblock

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol......thank you and welcome to my channel

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

I absolutely love these.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@stiglinc1]

Hi Ceri, I feel so close you to myself, I don't mind your conversation with yourself at all :-) Being new at journaling I love your videos, I learn a lot from them. Love when you speek at animals (and politics :-) ) I feel the same. Love all your videos. Many thanks and warm greetings from Hungary, Judit Bozsár

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Judit

[@debowens4299]

Loving your postcard idea & liking the use of the washi storage ring.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much!

[@mersearuane9553]

I'm just getting back to doing my art due to going through cancer treatments which messed up my eyes, Your videos are giving me some great ideas for painting mixed media. My main medium is color pencil so I am experimenting doing post cards with color pencil backgrounds. I also do a lot of crocheting afghans and I'm thinking making things to give to people when I am giving them afghans would be great. Thank you for inspiring me!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome and I’m pleased to hear you’ve now completed your treatment.