12"x12" Background from 5"x7" Gel plate

I wanted to prove to myself that I could create a 12"x12" background using a 5"x7" gel plate, which I did, then I had the idea that I should doodle on it.
The results were okay however the doodle process was not without its issues.
This video was originally 1.48hrs long so I've heavily edited it taking out any unnecessary footage, I even sped up one section which everyone knows I don't like to do.
I hope the end result is helpful for those with a small gel plate or are going to doddle for the first time on video.
Happy Crafting
Ceri
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[@vessyned]

I really appreciate videos like this, where you go out of your comfort zone to try something new. And especially because we are so similar in having anxiety over it " not being " perfect, but loving the imperfect look all at the same time.❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@barbarajohnson7943]

You are one of the only artists that can make even clean up sheets look fabulous

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol….thank you Barbara.

[@shellywilliamswilliamscomp783]

That's it!!! That is exactly right when you said "you're not caring what happens on the page". I think you've got it!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much 😊

[@monacohaven]

I’m almost 60 and I remember when I was in middle school learning how to do this type of art. I always wanted to do it again. Now I can learn what to buy. And start crafting again in this way.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun

[@matthewlilley8693]

“OMG. I doodled.” OMG. I love the result.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol…….thank you

[@deborahakahopeclark9244]

I believe this art needs to hang up in your studio. It is beautiful and will remind you of what you can accomplish even when so very uncomfortable. Proud of you Ceri! Awesomeness ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, I’m considering glueing it into my doodling art journal.

[@cathydaniels6203]

We are our own worst critics. Ceri it is awesome. I loved it. Imperfect is the goal. Send your OCD on a vacation and have a blast. The song from frozen let it go comes to mind. Lol

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh I constantly sing that to myself.

[@renmo3974]

Honestly I was thinking what a bunch of hodge podge wild looking junk. But wow! You won me over with the final product! Thanks for doodling! ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@JulieTorrens]

Excellent! Your doodling is fantastic! The more you do it the more relaxed you will become. If your work becomes perfect it will no longer be doodling. It is the imperfections that make it perfect! "I don't want perfection, I just don't want my art to annoy me" ~Jane Davenport ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@betsyarfmann5421]

Ceri, thank you for setting an example and stepping out of your comfort zone. You did a great job so don't beat yourself up. You gave me courage to try more of what I want to do with my "art". Thank you❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun with your creativity.

[@wernersgren5157]

I haven’t watched it yet and I’m already happy. Ceri the Crafter is just what I need with my dinner tonight,

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous.

[@jamieherron8300]

Oh, Ceri, your 12 x 12 is FABULOUS!!!!!!!! Well done!!!!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much! 😊 Jamie.

[@lornadighton711]

My goodness Ceri, that is stunning. perfection is in the eye of the beholder. To me what you have done is perfect. Thank you for all your work

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@relaxcutglue]

Ceri this is fantastic! I’ve never seen someone do that with a gel plate where you make straight edge blocks of color! I need to dust off my gel plates and make some papers❤️ Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Nicole.

[@connielynn195]

For somebody who can't doodle, you did a great job. TFS

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@annekane7660]

Ceri, your doodling is amazing! I know how hard it is when you have OCD, but the whole point of doodling is that it ISN'T perfect! Well done, you,! X

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you I need to help reminding myself of that Anne.

[@leesie156]

This turned out great. I especially like the different styles of leaves. You make me want to dig my acrylics out!

[@mtdebemigrant1435]

Now that is a properly doodled background, Ceri. Bravo!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@craftnerdcreates]

It came out great. And kudos to you for making a video doing something you are not comfortable with. It is incredibly brave. And I thoroughly enjoyed watching you doodle.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@NickyVincelli-kq5dk]

Love when you this Ceri, it calms me down, I don't think you are aware how talented you are, love that background, take care.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much! Nicky.

[@normanearhoof5274]

Fantastic job! Looks great! Really like the gold - I need to get me some gold. Just have fun and relax doodling. If it starts to get to you walk away for a bit or a few days and if you still don't like it - collage can come to the rescue. Thank you for sharing.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hl7774]

I have watched several of your videos and am always inspired to make things but never actually do! I have discovered that just how creating art helps your anxiety, even though I don't have anxiety issues, just listening to you is calming. Maybe it's the positivity you exude. This isn't always great at 3 am on a work night but can't help watching an hour plus video of you showcasing an ocean canvas I will never attempt but there's just something about you I enjoy. At any rate, I'm commenting on this video because I took the plunge on doodling because of you and have found I enjoyed it a lot even if I'm not great at it (yet). I also purchased gel plates even though I never had an interest in it before. You make it look like so much fun! Lastly and more excitedly, I purchased some of your products from PM and CAN'T wait to get them! Thank you for your videos. Even if I never make anything, you're a joy to watch! ❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much, enjoy your new found creativity

[@cindysorensen7335]

I LOVE it. I am a doodler and didn't cringe once! Now I am inspired to do the jelly plate part with it! Now YOU can cringe....

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol…..never going to cringe at someone being creative.

[@anitacoad6731]

I think you have done a fantastic job Ceri. You certainly know how to make it tough on yourself by choosing such a large surface to doodle on. Fellow doodlers have said they often walk away from their project to have a break or to get on with other things and it can take them several sittings to complete. Doing this on camera must of been so nerve wracking for you and hopefully you are a lot more relaxed without us watching on. You are brave enough to step out of your comfort zone and the end results are amazing. Well done Ceri.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Anita

[@coralreefs07]

Ceri, I heard Mariah say how proud she was of you for this video! That warmed my heart because I thought your 12x12 looked fantastic but the way you overcame your insecurities about doodling with an audience, well, that was stunning. Your result was so beautiful, you are a great talent in so many ways and now you’ve added top doodler to them. Congratulations, it was a wonderful video.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, I feel I’ve a long way to go yet but I’ve started my doodling journey and with the encouragement I’ve received it won’t seem so daunting in the future. Thank you again for your lovely comment.

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

I love the colors and style of this cover. Wow, so fun and pretty and colorful. Thanks for all this inspiration. The white really adds a lot. I love your finished flowers. Very pretty.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@joycetuer7951]

You are a wild crazy guy! How cool is that! 😂 amazing you haven’t been doodling for long. You have a gift. Thank you for showing us it is possible. 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much 😀

[@FullMoonLoonDesigns]

I love this! You’re way too hard on yourself, this turned out fantastic. And yes, none of us were born able to do many things until we first tried, and then practiced. This was also a good reminder for me to try more things like this. I don’t have a steady hand for precise drawing but I need to get more comfortable doodling and embracing however it turns out, and you’ve inspired me!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun creating.

[@papeteriedechoix]

Ceri, you are an overcomer! You are also a confidence builder. ❤ I love how this turned out! Kudos to you for forging ahead despite being unsure of the result. 🎉

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much, I’m going to keep going as I feel I’ll only get better through practice.

[@lyndeekaydesigns5636]

Ceri! Another wonderful piece of art!!! I will be trying this on my Sunday morning craft and chat!!!

[@juliewurf7506]

I thought your work had a very Mondrian look to it - then you added your very own special touch to it!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Julie

[@karenpruis501]

Congratulations. I struggle with OCD and perfection so good on you for having a go! I love it.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Karen

[@revsonyapaterson788]

Congratulations Ceri, you did a great job, and sharing your thoughts the way you have is likely to be very encouraging for viewers with low confidence. In my judgement, wonky circles are far more interesting than perfect circles - especially when doodling. Don't bother replying to this comment, as I am highly unlikely to look back at it. ❤

[@carolmohamed5238]

You are such a fantastic teacher and a superb sharer! ❤ Thank you Ceri for another lovely video!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@slynne2]

I love this! I think you did an excellent job, especially for your first time! I love the vibrancy of the colors. Can't wait to see more of your doodles.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!!

[@lorraineanderson5467]

20th Century Piet Mondrian meets 21st Century doodle technique! Success!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol……thank you Lorraine

[@elayned6147]

I think it came out quite well. The doodles are just great, not to worry about that. I would frame 🖼️ it for a wall if it were mine ❤😊🌼

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@diedrastevenson300]

Just seeing your videos. I think this video really will help people who are just starting doodling, especially in a mixed media. As Melinda Barlow says, "Thede are n I mistakes in Zentangle."

[@daisyfieldparrks9320]

This was great! I loved seeing the entire transitions to the final result. It looks fabulous. Keep going with it, plan the next one...practice makes perfect! Great job.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! Will do!

[@LydiaGranitto]

As stressed as you may have felt, you did a fantastic job! There is nothing wrong with your brain or the way you are. None of us is perfect or will ever be, but you are an example to us all to keep stretching our comfort zones and turn our apprehension into motivation. Well done!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much! Lydia

[@nancypierce4128]

How wonderful, I love color. Hang it on your wall so you can see it often then one day it will tell you what it wants to be.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Exactly Nancy

[@Mummabearscrafts4u]

Your doodling is great reminds me of groovy chic!! Well done on persevering with it. Love the way you did the block colours from the geli plate too. Thanks for this 🥰

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@karaslater7877]

Ceri, Thank you for being so open about your anxiety and art. You and the results of all of your efforts warm my heart! You are an inspiration in many ways!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you that’s so kind of you to say so.

[@mpetersen2586]

I just discovered you Ceri and I am thoroughly enjoying you! I have not been into your type of art but I’m beginning to think, why not? I’ve also started using a gelli plate and so you have been VERY informative on this topic, You are so pleasant and enjoyable to listen too! Being originally from the western suburbs of Chicago, your accent and use and description of things I find so delightful! You are definitely been an inspiration for me!!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and welcome to my channel

[@fazestorm4441]

Red and gold are perfect together

[@judithchiasson8554]

all your lines are perfect! along the box edges, around the flower petals, defining the leaves, because they were drawn by someone we love!! we want, the world wants Cari lines, and you are the only source for them!! yay! they"re perfect!!! : D

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much! Judith

[@susanbrowning4193]

Ceri, your doodling is wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@amherst88]

You are always an inspiration Ceri but especially when you are willing to share your adventures in going out of your comfort zone -- how you make art is *utterly* *unique* probably precisely because of the ways in which you are challenged by the process and you are an encouragement to us more than you know ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@suebailey245]

Don’t be so hard on yourself, this is wonderful! We’re our own worst critic - tell that inner voice to be quiet! ☺️

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’m trying

[@suebailey245]

@@CeriGriffiths 🥰

[@judithchiasson8554]

turned out pretty and with more originality than you maybe noticed! especially the gold leaves and petals! : D

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@PatWalden]

I think you did a great job! I enjoyed watching the process, and the final result is very pleasing to the eyes.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@karver3440]

Congratulations, it was a lovely video. You show once again how talented you are and this technique you use with the gel plate is awesome. And the doodling is fantastic. No need to worry, you can do it😍❤👏

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@janetcartwright183]

Ceri, this was a great video, I learned so much and enjoyed watching you create. Thank you. Blessings

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@quirkyqueens]

I liked the yellow and purple mix making brown. The duller colour emphasised the overall brightness I think. So when it popped back through the orange I thought it was beautiful. You know I’m a bit weird ceri 😂

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@marjo_loves_art]

Looks great! I didn’t know you could clean a gel plate with tissue. Brilliant!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I use water resistant tissue for repetitive pulls but I’ve not done long pulls with gift wrap tissue, for me gift wrap tissue is for quick pulls.

[@rhondatanner5020]

This is gorgeous and looks like a professional doodler! 😍

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wow….thank you

[@lynneromaro9821]

What a great outcome. That is fantastic art work. Embrace your talent!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, I will

[@lindamoore9729]

Oh, my goodness!! You're amazing to watch. I would have given up but the leaves are perfect!!! WOW, is all I can say. Well, I could say more... haha... I'm a talker for sure, but man, I'm impressed.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Linda

[@tinacameron9512]

I think you did a really good job Ceri. I love it.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@karenmountcastle7319]

Would love to see this in a textile! So fun and inspirational for those of us who are diving into the doodling world. Thank you for sharing!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great suggestion!

[@vivienblignaut7959]

I ❤how you worked through your fear and the end result is amazing. I'm definitely going to try this 😅

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun.

[@aboutmygirls]

Absolutely love how this turned out!!! You have inspired me to try something like this. I am not a doodler but I am eager to give it a try! ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun!

[@melissaeller7029]

Congrats... you did it! 🎉🎉🎉 I love it all 😍 I find when outlining circles that if I go around them at least twice I like the wonkyness so much more. ❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great idea Melissa, funny that I do that with ephemera but never thought of doing it with doodling.

[@kayk8123]

Bravo Ceri!!! I think it looks amazing! Please do keep it or at least scan it so you reflect back in the future and see how far you've come. Blessings XO😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’m keeping it for a while at least.

[@donnaswisher8408]

Looks great Ceri. Standing ovation for the save on the gold splotch 👏👏👏 and the gold on the flowers worked great. TFS Hope you have a great day. 🌞

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@CarolLuce7269]

Your doodling is lovely..you have nailed it!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lorieduff7126]

It turned out amazing Ceri!!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@juliaruane-smith994]

I love it! Reminds me of a Victorian crazy quilt!❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

I can see that

[@anitaturner2999]

Absolutely gorgeous, Ceri!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@j9scraftydesigns]

Really interesting Ceri, and what a great result!! Thank you for sharing ❤. Janine x

[@CeriGriffiths]

My pleasure 😊, glad you liked it.

[@carolynchatham6376]

I like the process. You were courageous and creative.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@lianacharlton]

I’m at the point where you put the flowers down. White was such a perfect choice!

[@lianacharlton]

As far as suggestions go, do you ever consider 3D options for collage?

[@lianacharlton]

Love this long video! About the whole punch to draw circles - not cheating, massively clever! Think of it as a stencil, just another part of mixed media 😂Love your idea to draw a white line over the black line - might it be easier with a white gel pen? Even though you didn’t use the idea, I have a feeling I will.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I do use textural elements sometimes.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I do use textural elements sometimes.

[@CeriGriffiths]

A gel pen may have been a good option. Yes.

[@lovingmyfamily]

So enjoyable to watch! And such beautiful results! Very inspiring to try something new. Love it!!! 😀

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dh7217]

You were awesome! The doodle on screen was also awesome! So sorry you felt so stressed...doodling is (for me) a subconscious thing, started out doodling whenever I was on the phone, or in a waiting room, etc, lol. No right or wrong, just is. I have many posca colors which is freeing and would be helpful for you down the road. Ceri- You ARE AWESOME!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh thank you!

[@XenobiaF]

I love the finished page!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@annfletcher4853]

I love it. You did great. Perfection is not necessary. The hardest thing to accept. Just have fun with it. You achieved that for a while. Thank you for taking us along with you on this journey. ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@AtSusiesCottage]

Great job Ceri, you could try reverse colouring to practice doodles! I’m finding it great for practice and it’s very relaxing too. No pressure to do it on screen either xxx💕

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’m already practicing thank you

[@candmmom]

Ceri I think you are being too hard on yourself. I think you did a great job and it is your style and no one else’s. If someone is critical they should be ashamed. I 👏👏👏👏👏 you for being so brave and doodling on video. Vicky in FL

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Vicky.

[@lindaeckert3611]

That looks fantastic. Love it.😍 Thank you for sharing it.

[@CeriGriffiths]

My pleasure 😊

[@marnyr9610]

That was awesome Ceri, it was so relaxing to watch, I'm now hooked on doodling, I also like the channel just called zen tangle, they're doing a botanical theme which I'm finding fascinating, that was just so beautiful Ceri, thanks for sharing with us.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jenniferlarsonjaylaplans]

Love the finished project !

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@amyhelen3598]

Mr Ceri, this is a wonderful doodle work of art you created... The flowers 💜🌼 that gold was the winner!! Finished them off beautifully. Tyfs && Stay Crafty 💜

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edietweedy2400]

Loving the colors together. At first I wasn’t so sure but after you started adding the doodling, flowers, etc. it all came together great! Love that you are attempting to let yourself go & enjoying the process as you go! Keep up the good work & I’ll keep watching!!❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you.

[@youcancreatetoo6058]

Ceri, I absolutely love this!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@carolquinn6402]

I'm sat here watching just playing doing something that I saw on one of you older videos. Now I want to have a go at this just because I think your end result was amazing and I was recently gifted some posca pens. If you want to throw it away I would be a very very happy recipient...... Just saying. I'm only in Wiltshire 😉. Thank you for showing us something your not so confident about. Although I hate to think of you being anxious it has inspired me to have a go at things that maybe I wouldn't have dared dream of doing. I am definitely inspired xxx

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, I’ve kept it as a reminder of my first doodle video.

[@SuzyQ]

Absolutely loved this. you doodle so well.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@darleneboehm9666]

Wow. Yes you did…awesome. I love your art. You are a true artist.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kimbazzani8697]

Fantastic ideas, so many tecneic to your art , always enjoy your videos 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome, thank you

[@lisabarnfield1089]

Gorgeous work Ceri x

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much 😊

[@patruskan100]

Lovly to se your way whit doodling ❤ Thanks for charing 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

My pleasure 😊

[@chrissiebury5339]

I recently saw a beautiful screen covered in pieces like this. If you did several similar ones and pieced them together, they’d make a wonderful panel!😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

That's a great idea!

[@chrissiebury5339]

Next time I go in to the cafe, I’ll ask the very nice lady if I can take a photo of it and send it to you. 😊

[@kelz_being_kelz]

Beautiful!

[@lynette.]

You use the bubble wrap for the irregular dots it creates will never say perfect circle when you outline. Loved it.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Good point

[@baltmac3704]

I love it. I think i am inspired.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous

[@MyDjturner]

Wow!! What a great piece of doodle art or mark making art. I love doing it but it is always lacking something. Thankyou for helping me work out how to fix my glitches and misses and also that more is nore until it's enough. Thanks for sharing the inner you🤔😬😌🙂😃💜

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@tammydayfl]

What a fantastic video! I absolutely love it! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@jenniecarroll9185]

This is amazing! Thank you for sharing your process. To see you step out of your comfort zone helps me step out of mine and I know others as well. ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@YooperGranny]

Love the technique and the end background is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Your doodles are wonderful and your style always comes through. Keep playing with this. I love the circles, too.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much I will keep going.

[@cindyburst]

Great job Ceri! I’m so proud of you for letting go and just doing it in “the zone”. I hope you really enjoyed it and will keep this up. It’s also fun to watch!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I hope so too! Thank you

[@allthumbs3792]

Splendid!! I'd say you are a doodler! Looks great1

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wow, thanks I will be going more.