Inspired by Nicole Relax Cut Glue

[@relaxcutglue]

Ceri I absolutely enjoyed every second of this! Thank you so much for your kind words and inspiring video! You are amazing! I can’t express how much this video meant to me, thank you so much! I apologize for my delay in watching your video, I’ve been in the hospital with my husband, we are still here but I finally have some time to watch some videos. Have a fabulous day my friend!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Nicole……….family and friends always come first, I hope your husband is on the mend.

[@pattyatrumdycreations134]

Nicole is not only a great artist, she is down to earth and she makes me laugh. I glue book in a different way. I take my box of random images and take one image at a time and glue them in categories so I'm flipping pages all the time. For example, like you, I'll put beds on one page, or chairs, but I put them together as I come to them. One page could take months to finish until I find the right images. Also I will glue down a full page image such as a gorgeous living room and then I glue in lamps or tables and basically decorate the room my way. I found an image of a children's room with bunk beds and 2 twin beds and I added dogs. Dogs on the beds and carpet, dog images on the walls and all words pertaining to dogs. It was so fun, I'd find an image in a magazine and I'd think, that would look good in the dog's room 😂

[@jeaninehogshead4710]

Wonderful ideas

[@CeriGriffiths]

I'm similar in that my pages could take years to complete but I love your decorating idea, so cute. Thank you

[@keener57]

Nicole of Relax.Cut.Glue sent me here. I’ve enjoyed your video. Liked and subscribed.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and welcome to my channel.

[@lisastevens2607]

I love Nicole’s channel❤. This was a fun video Ceri. Now I want to start a big bad book as well. When purchasing glue sticks look for: Permanent ✔️ Waterproof ✔️ Heavy Duty ✔️ Extra Strength ✔️ Stay Away from Washable ❌ Temporary ❌ Removable ❌ Repositionable❌ Hope this helps!!! 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and you’re absolutely correct with what to look for in a glue stick.

[@Lisa.Ann.]

You have inspired me and validated the things I enjoy. I only found you recently but I am thrilled to have landed on your page. Sending so much gratitude and admiration for your talent.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Lisa

[@elizabethlampi7667]

How delightful! I’ve enjoyed your collage’s and watching your processes and have several collage books used to inspire and add bits in junk journaling. I’ve enjoyed Nichole’s glue book channel which I came across a few weeks ago. To see your take on using random bits that haven’t found a place yet is brilliant. Her work has inspired me to give glue books a go. Your take on her Big Random concept as an Inspiring Random Book is brilliant. I name my books. I picked up a spiral bound book for $5 this week. Ceri your take has given me a purpose for that book and a title. “INSPIRE ME, a book of random bits”.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous.

[@csk5654]

She calls it "Big Random 2"! I love her channel, so is very talented and hilarious! So happy you are doing a big random book too. TYFS Cindy

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Cindy and yes Nicole is inspiring.

[@lechat8736]

Thank you for another very inspiring and relaxing video, dear Ceri.🤗

[@janicem4382]

I can not say what I enjoy and appreciate more your geli prints or your collage, I just know I love them both. Thank you

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Janice.

[@elizawing204]

One tip for remembering your layout is to take a picture on your phone of the final layout so you can understand where you are taking your design

[@CeriGriffiths]

I agree.

[@Marylou7204]

I love Nicole!! She’s like sitting down with a good friend. I find her very relaxing ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Me too

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Ideas percolating... I hope you have a delightful day. Love&hugs to you and Biscuit.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun lovely lady.

[@ceeclearly6840]

It's nice that you could take Nicole's inspiration, but stay true to your esthetic. Love your 'themed" pages.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much

[@carolgrentzel1430]

Everything you do and talk about is interesting. Thank you for sharing your artist life.

[@CeriGriffiths]

My pleasure!

[@robinsue2439]

I love your projects. I was watching Nicole, cut-glue and paste and she was talking about you. She loves your master boards as do I.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh thank you

[@jonisorsen]

I love Nicole. I've been glue booking with her for years. It's very relaxing.

[@CeriGriffiths]

It really is

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Ooh, a color themed glue book. Adding to my list.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Darcy it’s so fun but a long haul glue book.

[@margaretcatelli4668]

Enjoyed this inspiration collage idea booklets. Need to pickup a glue book for myself at my craft store. Very relaxing to watch video. !

[@CeriGriffiths]

It’s a very relaxing process.

[@papabear2515]

Beautiful! I adore that cover! Kathleen

[@Lisa.Ann.]

It is not a fault to be neat!!!! Those of us who like things neat and tidy must never apologize!!! It's a virtue!!!❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@thisandthatwithchantel2359]

She calls it "The Big Random". Love her and your channel!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@heyjude85]

Yes, Ceri, please flip thru your color glue book! And I also like Nicole. She's got fun stuff!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Jude I need to do a little more with my colour glue book before any sort of progress flip through as it’s more backgrounds than anything else at present.

[@deniseshaw1315]

I like watching you create and listening to your thought process.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Denise.

[@deniseshaw1315]

@@CeriGriffiths I went to Nicole’s channel. I see why you like her!!

[@jeaninehogshead4710]

I am thoroughly enjoying your videos!!!!!! Learning learning learning!!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news

[@lindaroberts2282]

I did indeed enjoy this. I've never made a "glue book", however it does look like a great deal of fun. Very inspirational video Ceri, thank you for sharing!😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you Linda.

[@robinwebb2160]

Love the chair page. Have been watching Nicole for several years now. She's very inspirational and fun! I thrift most of my magazines. 99 cents or less. Yes, I buy my gluesticks in bulk. Much cheaper.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great Robin.

[@peggydid]

Thank you for telling us of Nicole! I plan to go and find her when I finish watching you glue here!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Please do, she’s wonderful.

[@papercraftingwithmisstommi]

I started a glue book from watching Nicole too! I’ve been enjoying it. ❤

[@just4craftsngiggles454]

So did I and I have been enjoying it so much

[@CeriGriffiths]

It's so good isn’t

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous

[@just4craftsngiggles454]

@@CeriGriffiths it really is ! I’ve been begging for magazines from all my family and friends and just ordered some 6x6 pads from Shien so I can use your technique to make 12x12 so I’ll have an assortment of paper ready you use as backgrounds and such

[@pinkkitty9159]

Nicole is the one who inspired me to start my channel 😅🥹

[@marshakopeika9671]

I watch Nicole Relax Cut Glue! She is very fun❣️❣️❣️

[@katerodwell3985]

Loving this video Ceri. I also enjoy watching Nicole, she is such fun

[@CeriGriffiths]

She is.

[@cece-dd2yl]

I find collaging so relaxing. Thanks for inspiring me.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome 😊

[@donnaswisher8408]

Interesting Ceri. I always think I should do a glue book or two but never seem to have time. 😏 TFS Hope you do some more with us. Hope you have a great day.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I think I wish to keep my glue book private therefore there’s no added pressure but I’ll share it from time to time.

[@robinmckenzie4142]

I watch Nicole all the time. I enjoy glue books she really does a great job ! Glad you found her😊👍

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’ve watched her for a while now and she’s inspires me.

[@caroltanzi29]

Ceri: I’ve been collaging everyday since the end of last year. It is so relaxing, especially after a day of work. Nicole is a hoot. A very free artist who does some very funny collages. I’ve been using a magazine, picked up at one of my design lectures. I put things in there that I just love. No rhyme or reason. Just fun. And I, too, love looking at pages that are finished. Also, I like straight edges, and exact fussy cutting. This is me and that’s that! Carol from California

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re being you and that’s fabulous.

[@monicalucas2383]

I love watching you!! ❤

[@paulinewhite3273]

Ceri really enjoyed watching you create thank you. X

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Pauline.

[@hibird357]

A fun thing to do. Great idea I look forward to seeing your April 23, creation on the collab from Rachel . Be well

[@CeriGriffiths]

Hopefully I’ll have a few things that people will enjoy.

[@jennifermiller8226]

I had just decided to start a glue book when your video popped up. Very inspirational.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great timing Jennifer.

[@donnaseeton1473]

Neat is good! Can you teach me?😂 Love your art. Thanks for sharing.❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Donna.

[@aimeemorgado8715]

I always learn something new from your videos, either about art, creativity, resources, or insight into my own life and art. Warm wishes to you, your favorite creators, and all you viewers.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Aimee.

[@stargater2892]

I watched you cut pics out of magazines and a few days later, a friend dropped off a few mags. I had a nice relaxing time cutting pics out. I grabbed a notebook and started laying them out. Im learning (you taught me to notice paper dolls sitting or floating) how they face each other. I did glue some beautiful cigar boxes and cigars to one of my boxes, you use baskets. Im going back to paying attn. You are explaining the loyalty cards.

[@stargater2892]

In the US states will send travel brochures, etc to you for asking. Some have a nice state magazine supporting tourism.

[@sharonromer6606]

I like your neatness.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Sharon

[@lisaminglet7229]

It is very fun to see you pull out you different journals. I have a file with pictures of home spaces I am inspired by. I need to follow your lead and put them in a lovely journal. 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Please do Lisa

[@susiescraftroomandstudio]

You are definitely an artist, and a very inspiring one. You do make a difference. Thank you. Blessings and hugs 🤗

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Susie

[@smtheus01]

Thank you for filming this! I can't waiat to see what you do with the pages you just made

[@CeriGriffiths]

It’s going to be a while before any of them are finished but there’s no rush.

[@PMartistStudio]

I want to make one of these books ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

They’re fun.

[@laracraft82]

It's a fun idea with the glue book and I love collarges for that same reason. Love your spread well done 😊❤ I use pritt stick too as find the best one yes I agree on buying in bulk

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much! 😊 Lara

[@carolynwalker2135]

Loved your video Ceri. Something else I’m keen to try. ❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You should, glueing is relaxing.

[@heyjude85]

No need to apologize for the way you think creatively! We all have different styles. I also like that organized way of collaging.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Jude.

[@tonyastone6866]

Great job Ceri, I love them.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Tonya

[@jatzygirl3120]

I would love to see the world through an artistic eye. I really enjoy how you are so systematic in your method. 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, systematic and methodical is just how my brain is wired I can’t control that but it’s a benefit.

[@wernersgren5157]

I’m not sure we should view failure as bad. As you pointed out, “non-successes” can be great learning experiences. I think, as a culture, we need to learn to embrace failure, rather than making it out to be a negative. That’s how creativity and problem solving are born. Thanks for another enjoyable video!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and yes I’m working on my thinking of failure as you saw in my video, it’s a hard habit to break though.

[@brendagoulette759]

I love how you bring us through your thought process. Really enjoyed it

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you Brenda

[@vandanasenthil]

Love love the collage so pretty, warms my heart❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

So glad you liked it.

[@susanstemmet607]

Have been watching Nicole's videos for a while, she is an absolute hoot, just love her sense of humour. So enjoyed your video today and this has also given me a very different idea of a glue book. You are so creative with your collage and feel I have learnt something from you today. Thank you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yay! Thank you so much Susan

[@maryannschuetz5155]

WAIT!!! You have a color themed glue book? I NEED to see it please! 🙏🏻

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’ll do a flip through at some point I promise.

[@rebeccarodriguez6083]

Ceri, I love your channel and to be truthful I find myself giggling at your comments as I follow along. If you ever travel to Savannah please let me know. 😄there’s a couple of great art supply stores and we can pick up lunch in Historic downtown !!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Sounds delightful. Rebecca.

[@kathleentesta197]

Thanks for helping me find Nicole and inspiring me to start a random glue book. It looks like so much fun! I’m going through some old magazines and “harvesting” while I watch your videos. Your voice is very soothing. ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Kathleen

[@monicalucas2383]

I love Nicole too❤

[@carolynchatham6376]

Ceri, your discussion about composition and observation of how to be aware of how art affects you in different situations. It’s like an art class in being how more than just color theory. It was great. I needed this today. I’m grateful for your insight and experiences.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Carolyn.

[@theresamccarter1124]

I also follow Nicole. I relate to her personal story as well as loving the things she creates. I want to do a glue book, but I don’t get my hands on magazines all that often. I have a box with some clippings so that I can eventually begin.

[@Kayenne54]

My local newsagent puts out "out of date" unsold magazines in brown paper bags, like a "lucky dip", for three dollars (Australian). So I can get three totally random magazines for $3.00, and usually at least one will be a 'home decorator' magazine. They usually sell for much more each, maybe even $15 or more. They mark the paper bags "Kids Interests", "Women's", "Men's" but apart from that, it's a mystery till I get home what I've scored. 😁😁 I don't know where you live, but maybe your local newsagent/magazine store, you could ask about unsold magazines?

[@CeriGriffiths]

Theresa In my opinion a glue book is a long term project as I wait for the universe to offer up images to me, I’d say start your glue book now and don’t wait.

[@Mindyscraftsandcash]

You can request travel catalogues from different states and countries, and catalogues from different companies.

[@gabit.7148]

I just have found your chanel! Absolutely amazing!!!!!! I love your collages. I do some as well but have to learn a lot about it.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Gabi and welcome to my channel.

[@selinastephens5265]

Fantastic glue session

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Selina

[@michelel3372]

I, too, was inspired by Nicole's "glue book of colors." Love what you have done here Ceri and I like how you used images that you hadn't yet found a home for. I have so many imagines in my bin, I think I will start using them this way. Your video's are never too long, you are a joy to listen to and learn from. Thank you for sharing.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh thank you so icy Michele

[@emilyrogers3271]

Neat new project! Tfs.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! 😊 Emily

[@betsyarfmann5421]

Ceri, thank you for all your mixed media content . I thoroughly enjoy your content, manner and humor. You have introduced me to P.M.ArtistStudio, Froyle and others. I have purchased many of your stencils as well. Thank you so much. I am learning so much.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Betsy its so nice that you enjoy my videos and I’m so pleased you’ve discovered inspirational people along the way thank you

[@chuckkolb1270]

Your definition of an artist is spot on.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Chuck

[@judithchiasson8554]

stitched while you sorted and glued. thanks for the company. 😊❤ ps: you sure have an eye for beautiful images!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Oh thank you Judith

[@janetseager4069]

I enjoy my little glue book. You may not teach collage as such, but I find I learn things about design principles by listening to and watching you stream of consciousness narration. So many thanks

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful, I believe the only way to learn collage is to do collage and find your style through experimentation. For me it’s normally a vehicle for story telling.

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

I also follow Nicole and love her. I have not started a glue book yet because of lack of magazines, however, I did just get my hands on some free ones from a swap tent so see that happening in the near future. I find it relaxing watching you collage and love how these pages turned out. Very pleasing to the eye ☺♥

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@louisebaxter1026]

This is wonderful.I would love to see one of your books…I wonder what you will do to the pages if they are just backgrounds.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Louise we’ll both have to wait and see.

[@anapatrocinio9090]

❤great idea

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Ana

[@Lisa.Ann.]

Thanks!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Lisa.

[@fayebelew1620]

Great 💡

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@junkjournalsbyjen]

Just found your channel and am really enjoying it! Love to hear you explaining everything. Thanks for sharing!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Jen and welcome to my channel

[@ChicagoDreamer5]

Recentlly moved, still not set up to craft. I enjoyed this so much, both the commentary and the process. Thanks for sharing your creative journey.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you

[@anitacoad6731]

I really enjoyed this video Ceri. I found myself saying to you "why did you cut that lovely piece off" but once it was finished I understood why you did it. It is all about our own visions with no rules. I find it a joy to appreciate someone else's creations even though it is not something that I would of chose to do. I look forward to seeing what you will do with the library books as it is a favourite subject of mine. There is something rather grand about books, world globes and studies with big leather chairs. Art is a great way to express yourself and it is a step in the right direction to help with healing oneself by the use of mindfulness. The journey is well worth it. Now it's time to visit Nicoles channel and watch her video. Thank you for your enjoyable video Ceri.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and I know you’ll have enjoyed Nicole’s channel

[@bettyalvarez7160]

Looks great, you make it look effortless.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Betty.

[@sonyamartin6217]

This was lovely Ceri, thank you 💓

[@CeriGriffiths]

You're so welcome Sonya

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

I too recently discovered Nicole and Glue booking. It is so fun and relaxing. Enjoy your Random Glue Book, I will be interested to see how it comes along. 🌸

[@CeriGriffiths]

A random glue book is new to me so I’m finding my way but I’m interested to see how it turns out, I’m normally very structured.

[@lynette.]

You edited beautifully this was inspiring.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Lynette.

[@dianamoyer]

I know it isn't a lot, but I hope it helps! I very much enjoy your videos!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Diana, thank you so much everything goes to supplies for future videos.

[@vessyned]

It's her Big Random glue book :) I follow Nicole since the very beginning of her channel and inspired by her,I already have 2 of those big books finished. I hope you do more of this on your channel- loved it❤❤ I actually collage almost exactly the way you do. Rectangle images and themed mostly. 😂oh, and I get frustrated when it gets too sticky as well

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous, I love Nicole’s energy and artistry.

[@cazkiwinz4300]

Haha, I think we all found out about and started our gluebooks from her videos 🤗 It’s crazy more people aren’t subbed to her considering what seems like her gluebook reach in the industry!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I agree

[@JacquieLineStudio28]

I don't get enough magazines to do a glue book, but I'd like to give it a go! I do smash booking!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I must admit I’ve heard of smash booking but don’t really know what it means……I’ll have to do a bit of research.

[@ArtwithVikkiC]

Nice book .

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you, it’s a work in progress.

[@just4craftsngiggles454]

@RelaxCutGlue Nicole you are so inspiring

[@CeriGriffiths]

She is.

[@just4craftsngiggles454]

@@CeriGriffiths right ! Her inspiration is why I started my first Glue book ever the other day. I’ve been calling all my neighbors begging for their old magazines

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜 WOW-totally inspirational, Mr Ceri! I couldn’t wait to run to my craftroom and start assembling my fav pictures. I knew someday they would all come together in some way. Thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun, its so relaxing to just randomly glue.

[@sharonromer6606]

❤ Nicole👍🇺🇸

[@CeriGriffiths]

👍

[@CrystalBerrios]

Hello Ceri 👋 Crystal from The Bronx here 😊 idk if you know; I'm assuming you must, but there is some Glue Books out there where the artist place people into random rooms.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Hello Crystal yes I have heard of that and it’s fun.

[@karenkristiansen6622]

I use a plastic free alternative to the glue stick, which can be recycled 🙂 Coccoina Natural Glue in a metal tin, which smells like Bakewell tart!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Interesting, thank you Karen

[@amyhelen3598]

💜

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Amy

[@CrystalBerrios]

I am a newbie to paper crafting; I started my very first Junk Journal in January 2024

[@CrystalBerrios]

And I started on my first Glue Book yesterday August 31st 2024 ❤ I'm pretty excited about it 🤗

[@CeriGriffiths]

Congratulations and welcome to a wonderful world of creativity

[@chuckkolb1270]

@ 32 - Left side: my eye traveled from carpet to winged chair to pillow - Right side: I thought primary color triangle - red to blue to yellow.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Well spotted

[@seameology]

There have been times that I think a page is finished. And I'll pick it up later and add something. My first rule of thumb: a journal is never finished.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Very true.

[@sandygarcia8972]

Ceri, the link doesn't work.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fixed now thanks to Darcy. Thank you.

[@createart2iowa]

Ceri, the link to Nicole doesn't work.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fixed now thanks to Darcy. Thank you.

[@marshakopeika9671]

Some people take a pic of their layout, you can always delete it later.

[@marilynmccormick3731]

If the goal is random gluing, it seems like you are "fussing" about the colors & blending & balance quite a bit. Hopefully it was more relaxing for you than it seemed..

[@marianneb.7112]

You must be so much fun to be around. 🙄

[@stargater2892]

He is not making a collage. This is a glue book. They are different.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Marilyn you are correct I’m thinking about each piece, maybe a little to much because that’s my artistic nature however I’m trying up concentrate on a rough theme for each layout so they work with each other and are pleasing to the eye.