Composition Notebook into Nicole's Coloured Glue Book

[@susansieber6189]

I appreciate all that you shared and will go forward with better chance of success as I am on a quest to make a better/stronger book from my others. I quilt also ! Find a lot of paper crafting and quilting concepts/ideas are interchangeable. Possibilities can double.

[@B.journalcreations]

I love this, all the colors it is amazing. Thank you for sharing this🍄

[@nancivessells1909]

Nicole is so awesome. I just got turned on to her so have been watching her old videos. Love to watch you two collage!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yay! Thank you!

[@susanasilva2737]

Such o lovely project. Something i want to try in a near future. Once you start you won't stop because it's fun. Thanks Ceri ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun!

[@artsmigi2250]

Thank you for an ispiration. I am going through artistic burn out but I love watching Nicole for years! I am also glad to find your art . Love the way you explain stuff and your voice is soo calming and kind. Thank you

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@purplepaisley3329]

Thanks for this glue book idea. ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Most welcome 😊

[@pookieebenezer4292]

Ceri, I really enjoy your videos and always learn from you. One thing though, I notice that you are very hard on yourself. Give yourself some grace 💕💕

[@CeriGriffiths]

I know…..it’s just part of who I am but I’m working on it.

[@peggyharwell3674]

"I'm not exactly firing on all sides"...what a clever saying, i am still chuckling. You are amazing Mr. Ceri.

[@jukes243]

I'm a vintage card maker, Mr. Ceri. I really struggle with brighter colors. With these though, I can just play and have fun. I love miniature items so I'm going to do mini comp books vs the larger ones. Just imagine a row of mini books on my bookshelf. Sweet! Thank you, Mr. Ceri. You always brighten my day. "I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life ..." ~ Jesus

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great idea, I looked for mini composition note books when I was last in the states and didn’t find any.

[@angieallen7363]

I love your “happy little accident “ of doing the double rainbow! 🌈 I think it’s marvelous!

[@marilyntorsch3970]

You make that look so easy. I put 3 pages together and love it. Thank you Ceri for sharing your amazing glue book.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜 these glue books are very relaxing to fill - NO pressure!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I totally agree!

[@debbiev.1311]

Love your process...& thank you for your helpful hints!! ❤📓 Scientifically rainbows appear in double & the colors of the 2nd one are reversed in order they appear...so you're gluebook is spot on!! 😉🌈 Been following Nicole a long time...she's one of my besties!! 💕

[@CeriGriffiths]

She is, thank you.

[@JulieTorrens]

Ceri! 💜💙💚💛🧡❤ I think this is fantastic! Composition Books, good ones, were 49 cents after school started and I bought a bunch! Such a comprehensive tutorial! I drank in every drop of information and the time just flew. You are a very talented teacher. Many thanks for such a marvelous instructional video! Cheers from Michigan! 😃

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Julie.

[@janicehoughtelling5137]

I'm always interested when someone says there from Michigan. I'm from the Flint area but live in Tennessee where are you located just curious

[@JulieTorrens]

@@janicehoughtelling5137 I am in Grand Rapids! Thanks for asking! 😃

[@em......]

I love the way the rainbow of washi looks on your book. I would call that a happy accident! Nicole is fabulous, I have been watching her for a really long time. 😄

[@tammydayfl]

What a great demonstration of how to make a color glue book. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandydawes6597]

Ceri Griffiths Gayle Agostinelli Nichole Relax, Cut, Glue Paper Outpost All of these are at the top of my "Subscribe" list when it comes to paper crafts ❤❤❤❤❤. There are others of course but I always have to make time for these vids to come first.

[@elayned6147]

Mine too!❤

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

It's a Double Rainbow, Ceri! 😃 Personally, I love it better! 🥰

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yay! Thank you!

[@lisaminglet7229]

Great ideas for setting up glue book. Fun project.

[@keener57]

Oh my goodness, you are so thorough … thank you so very much for that!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolbain7904]

Thank you- as always an informative and "doable" project ! 🎬

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks for watching!

[@Hayley103]

Thank you for a fabulous tutorial these look so much fun I can’t wait to give one a go! (I had to chuckle at the “what looks like a satin bedsheet” comment as I was thinking that too 😂😂

[@rebeccarodriguez6083]

Love your methodical approach, Ceri. Thanks for sharing!!😉

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@maryannvangrevenhof8769]

I can’t wait to try this! I like the way you changed up the color order. I’m not sure I’d have thought of doing that. I probably would have just started over with the first color and continued from there. Great thinking and catching the math error before it was too late!

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

You did the gluuuuuue and it totally made my day. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous….love making your day.

[@lizfahey8779]

Thanks for the tips Ceri, I have been saving papers with this project in mind. Now to start!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun!

[@bohohippiebySonja]

Great video Ceri. I'm so happy that you are doing glue books. I had a lot of fun doing them in the past. Nicole is so fun to watch. You should try her 5 page challenge.... Another one to watch that does amazing work in composition books is Alisa Burke, who paints & then doodles in them. Have a great day!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much!

[@caroltanzi29]

Ceri: super great video. Well done . Clear, concise, organized,- no confusion, and at a very good pace. Thank you. Carol from California

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@rn4neo]

Excellent tutorial, loved all your advice as I am currently working on a color glue book. I love the way you did your cover and inside. I have seen so many different ways to cover a composition book, I like this one best. The way your washi color turned out is fabulous! Cheers from South Florida!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@carolynwalker2135]

Thanks for this video. Very informative. Went and checked out Nicole’s videos on your recommendation and find her videos entertaining and informative ❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@OpalPipkin]

That was a very informative video. I really enjoyed it Thanks for sharing.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@artistgrly]

This video was fantastic!! I have a brand new inspiration and motivation to do another color glue book. I love glue booking!! I watch Relax Cut Glue all the time! I love her! Hugs ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Go for it!

[@unitedheartsamerica5924]

May I ask a silly question? Is the glue book used for something after it is made? Or is it just a fun thing ?

[@elayned6147]

This is what I can do with my composition notebook 📓 that I’ve been holding on to for a couple of years. Very nice 👍♥️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful!

[@leemartin3199]

I really like the little bits and pieces.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@solewestren3218]

Thank you so much . Will start my glue book today.❤❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun!

[@stiglinc1]

So interesting! I just started collecting stash for a Nicole's gluebook and here you are with your very, very important technical advices! Thank you so much!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@babawawa1953]

I was a bit muddled with your calculations but thought must be me. Figured I was not thinking properly. This is one of your best tutorials. Thank you once again for explaining so clearly what your process is. If I could only watch one artist/crafter on KZbin it would be you. Take care of you & be happy.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you……yes as you heard me say I got muddled with my calculations, math is not my strong point.

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Thank you showing us Ceri, watched the video twice so I don't make mistakes. You are a great teacher, Ceri. :)

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh thank you!

[@debbiemaddock9509]

Enjoyed this process video, always like your thought processes and how you approach things. I'm going to try this out it, it looks so interesting and arty. I've ordered my composition book 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun!

[@lennawisehart4888]

Thank you Ceri

[@phyllismonroe8603]

Thank you. This video has been quite helpful.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad to hear it, thank you

[@janicebrinson5940]

Loved this video! I have followed Nicole for years and have made several glue books ~ both color and random. Mine are not even close to being as perfect as yours and Nicole's because I am very impatient. Isn't it funny how we all have our quirks? When you ran the black pen alongside your metal ruler's edge ... and then did not wipe off the edge of the ruler ... ack!!! I literally shivered!😂. Using strips of gel prints to edge your first book was a stroke of genius!!!! How I struggled with the washi and the glue sticks while edging my books!😮 While I love gluing, I absolutely detest having sticky fingers!!! At any rate, I love your videos ~ don't ever stop making them, please. Carry on!😊❤😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Janice, just so you know after filming I wiped my metal ruler with an alcohol wipe to clean it.

[@janicebrinson5940]

@@CeriGriffiths whew ~ that makes my heart happy!😉

[@CydPiper]

Hello Ceri from the USA State of Wisconsin. I am new to your channel and I'm thoroughly impressed with your work, sharing of your thoughts and ideas, and how well and calmly you explained your process. I am new to art journaling and glue booking and went through a lot of video's just hoping for exactly what you are showing us here. Thank you so much! Hope there is more of your content to review on this topic as you are a great teacher! ❤📖🙏✍

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and welcome to my channel, make sure to check out Nicole at relax, cut, glue if you’re interested in glue booking.

[@venice93]

I've just found you and I thoroughly enjoyed this video - thank you...and I found 5 unison composition notebooks on amazon (made in Vietman ones!!) so I'm getting ready for when they arrive....and now I'm going over to Nicole.....

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful!

[@katnap9189]

Great lessons. Thanks

[@lindabennett1663]

I really like the way your colors turned out and your book looks great. I can’t wait to try it that way.

[@99zanne]

I also laminate just the front side of each cover in a matte finish for protection if it is a notebook that will be subjected to hard wear. It protects very well and is easier than Mod Podge. I apply the laminate before I stick the covers on in the same fashion you have demonstrated. TFS your techniques. I enjoyed!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great tip thank you

[@sheilabartlett6044]

Most interesting, thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

My pleasure!

[@SBre-ti4lx]

Thank you for this tutorial!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@judithcaldwell3771]

Thanks so much for sharing this process. At the beginning of every school year I can’t resist the urge to buy several of the composition notebooks that are on sale with the school supplies. Something about them appeals to me, but then I don’t quite know what to do with them. I’ve considered covering the covers and doing something fun on the inside but I’ve never known where to start. Your process seems very doable and what a great way to use 12x12 scrapbook paper and the roles of washi tape languishing in my studio. So thanks again, Ceri. Your videos are the best.

[@karver3440]

Fantastic video☺

[@ksmith8048]

Love your video❤

[@lindamoore9729]

I love it!

[@jwebber598]

❤❤❤awesome❤❤thank you❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@Nancy-hd9zl]

Love this, can't wait to try this. Think I will experiment with a 5x7 first

[@Monikapip]

Excellent tutorial Ceri! So many practical tips.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anitaholmes6824]

I so enjoyed watching this, altho' again, I have no idea what one would do with it. I am guessing it is simply a book of art? My brain always tells me there has to be a purpose! I hope there is one because I found your completed book so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You can use it in any way you feel fits your style, Nicole uses them as glue books.

[@anitaholmes6824]

@@CeriGriffiths Thanks Ceri, I just watched another of your videos where you give your opinion and the light bulb went on...thanks so much!!!!

[@SpydersCorner]

Another brilliant tutorial Ceri😊 thank you. I'm still saving up colours and pictures and can't wait to get started....think I'll just "do it"! Fabulous!

[@melissaeller7029]

Fantastic video ❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks 🤗

[@charmainewagner-bell2764]

I love the idea but rarely purchase or access magazines any longer. The freebie items have little appeal. I have been thinking about a fabric “swatch” book though and maybe the color glue book might be part of that idea. Thanks Ceri🙏❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

That's a great idea!

[@secretsquirrelaimee2212]

Your completed but is beautiful and looks perfect! Mine is a disaster and it only has a few pages with images. lol. I glue the whole page to each other. I shouldn't have done that. Its wonky and fat. I love origami paper! Enjoy your new book!! OH and I LOVE how your washi looks. Maybe I need to start over. Have a great weekend!

[@CeriGriffiths]

If you’re unhappy with your current book sadly I feel you’ll always be unhappy with it. Repurpose it into something else and start again if you’re able.

[@secretsquirrelaimee2212]

@@CeriGriffiths I think you are probably right. I may do that. Thanks for the advice!

[@zajournals]

Love this. Thanks for sharing 👍 I'm thinking I could make videos of working in a glue book. (Just started a junk journal channel.)

[@CeriGriffiths]

That's a great idea!

[@zajournals]

@@CeriGriffiths perfect timing... I just started gluing the pages.

[@nancyludlum2646]

Interesting...tfs

[@janiceerbstoesser84]

Love this video and all the helpful hints. I've wondered though, when your pages are stored away, do you store them by color or by subject, animals, cars, people, ect? I've watched how you harvest your magazines but I wonder what happens to pages afterwards. Thank you for answering this newbie's questions. Love your work!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I tend to store them by size because as I’m going through them I discover things I had forgotten about.

[@janiceerbstoesser84]

Thank you, Ceri, that makes perfect sense.

[@anapatrocinio9090]

What do you do with completed glue book?? I enjoy your videos ❤you are great teacher thank you😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

For me personally, once a glue book is full it’s full if images I enjoy and have selected so I’ll use it a bit like a coffee table book, I’ll flick through it, sometimes looking for inspiration as I never know when something is going to spark my imagination but often just because I enjoy looking at the completed pages.

[@juliabickel7024]

Like a double rainbow.

[@amyhelen3598]

💜💜💜

[@calendarpage]

Wonderful video! I don't know why, but I'm intimidated by the covers for junk journals, so, I've been using composition books and really like working with them. I recently saw another creator paint the black spine on a book, and just did that tonight. We'll see how it works out. Your tip of just gluing the top and bottom of the 2 pages will save me a lot of glue! I also like the washi edge, but usually forget to do it. Now I have a reason to add it to my design. Did I miss - since origami paper is so thin, does glue wrinkle it? How do you adhere it to the page?

[@CeriGriffiths]

The origami paper is thin but I’ve had no problems with it wrinkling when I use a glue stick. When you glue only the top and bottom edges of a page then put washi tape down the outer edge you do trap air between the pages, this will flatten as you use the book.

[@TravelProAlex]

You mentioned there are supplies you pick up in the USA, as an American I was curious as to what you shopped for here that you didn’t have in the UK or was cheaper here, maybe I’ll ship you some!

[@CeriGriffiths]

It’s more about the cost, some things I can get here but they’re cheaper in the states, other things are only available to be shipped from the states and postage is expensive, I’d rather spend my money on supplies than postage. I’m usually in the states once a year so I keep my supplies topped up that way.

[@rreinoehl9249]

Thank you for this incredibly informative video❣️ I have a QUESTION: when do you put the washi tape on the edge of the page that didn’t get glued? After each side of the page is finished?

[@CeriGriffiths]

I don’t put any washi on the top and bottom edges I leave them just glued.

[@rreinoehl9249]

@@CeriGriffiths yes, I understand that. But what about the other side edge (opposite the bound side where you did put the washi)? Does the washi go on after you’ve completed decorating each side of the page?

[@janicehoughtelling5137]

Ive made 2 color glue books. the first one i didn't have washi tape i used color construction paper the second one i had the washi tape

[@suecox2308]

Does anyone know where the wide tape Ceri uses is available? It looks like more than simple double-sided tape. Is it carpet tape?

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yes Sue, it’s heavy duty double sided carpet tape, I get mine from the hardware store but I know you can also get it online.

[@suecox2308]

@@CeriGriffiths thank you (I don't trust washi, either!)

[@sierrarmcclain]

I’ve never heard of a glue book before. Do you art journal? Also maybe you’ve already done this before, but can you share who you follow that inspires you to create? Thanks, Ceri!

[@CeriGriffiths]

If you watch Nicole’s video which is linked in the description it will take you to her video on a coloured glue book and she then shows how it’s used.

[@brendagrouwinkel6129]

What are gel prints?

[@CeriGriffiths]

Gel prints are prints created using a gel plate or mono printing system.

[@wandabaldwin2479]

What is this book used for?

[@CeriGriffiths]

It’s used for gluing images you like, almost like collage but a little more relaxed. If you click on Nicole’s video in the description box it will demonstrate one in use.

[@margueritemitchell1829]

❤😂🎉hello from British Columbia Canada 🎪🖌🎨🦖🌍🏞😎

[@CeriGriffiths]

Hi there

[@mindybeveridge8377]

Your mistake with calculations was a Happy Accident!

[@daisy3690]

[@wendywilson1736]

What even is a glue book? I'm not sure I understand the purpose of it? Why is anyone saying what's okay on how to make one, how to do it, or setting up rules for them? (i.e. You said, "I learned that It's 'okay' to have several going at once.) Honestly, if anyone is going to tell others how to craft, I may as well disconnect from YT, and maybe, I'd get out of my rut just by playing on my own.😆 😏😉 Rules, rules. Whatever we do, or how we do it is okay. I'm not sure we need someone's okay, except for copying their work. Just gotta do our own thing.☺️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wendy I’m sorry I seem to have misled you, the rules are the one my OCD and perfectionism put upon myself. When it comes to art and creativity I believe there should be no rules however my brain likes to think otherwise. Watching other artists helps me come to terms with it being okay to let go of some of the controlling side effects of my condition.

[@PatWalden]

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