Making Ephemera! - Ceri's Edith Holden Pockets!

Re-creating the pockets that Ceri the Crafter made from Edith Holden book pages, so that we all can play with these beautiful pockets! Thanks again, Ceri, for the inspiration and incredible gift!!
Ceri the Crafter:
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/CeritheCrafter
YT: / ceridz
Where to find Jane's Memoirs Ephemera:
www.dreamzetc.com
Where you can find me:
Website: www.gayleagostinelli.com (Gayle's Favorite Things)
Patreon: / gayleagostinelli
Facebook: CinnamonToast / gayleagostinelli
Instagram: GayleAgostinelliCT
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/CinnamonT

[@cynthiahowell2381]

I think Cary must have use a whole Edith Holden book. It was fun to figure out everything with you, Gayle.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

He did!! 😁❤️

[@vickinoeske1154]

Great ideas and who doesn't love Edith Holden?🧡

[@MissDaisyParsley]

These are gorgeous! I need to quit hoarding my Holden books and make some of these!

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

Edith just makes me so happy. Thanks for all the ideas ceri. Thanks for showing us the how to Gayle!

[@dawncole4270]

I keep watching and keep learning.

[@nancynorris9822]

So many great ideas foir Edith Holden books! I have ONE that i got for a dollar at a small town library. I cant tear it up yet...so I'll hoard it for awhile. TFS🤗

[@joeycardmaker]

Awesome .. just makes you want to make. 😊 Well done Gayle! Well done Ceri! ❤☺

[@CeriGriffiths]

Gayle in answer to your question, first I made the tags, then the journal cards then I worked out all of the rest of the pages. I did it over the course of two weeks when the mood took me.

[@lindaclausen5477]

Ceri Griffiths..Where do you find your Edith books at? I’ve been looking at second hand stores and have had no luck.

[@helenascott389]

Amazon, eBay, world of books. Good hunting, prices soaring!

[@lindaclausen5477]

Helena Scott . Thank you

[@HooliganMomma]

I remember being able to buy Edith Holden books on thrift books.com for $3 or 4 bucks a piece...now they’re $30 plus...sigh..so ridiculous!! xo

[@uniquelylily1166]

Love the journaling cards!

[@irenedavo3768]

Beautiful book

[@ruthh.935]

Thank you, thank you...for demonstrating how to make the Ceri/Edith ephemera. I was hoping you would. Such good ideas for pages from Edith Holden’s book and now we know how to make them. You always come through, Gayle. That’s why we are all your subbies.😁

[@MrSjarmtrollet]

Love you and Ceri`s work❤️

[@coreybartkuscole444]

It’s just amazing how as a bookseller in the1980’s I saw this book printed and sold to great success. It has been remaindered for so many years and was able to be purchased for a few dollars. I got two on eBay a few months ago for 10 bucks! And right now you’re looking at 30$ plus for the hardcover! Oh the power of us crafters!!🤣🤣

[@vickinoeske1154]

As of yesterday, they were $40!

[@irenedavo3768]

Hello

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I’m still thinking about JJ and that he’s not upstairs making noises with his bone. But doing the play with Edith Holden pages is great for healing the heart. Just know we are all with you in this and carrying on is what I have to do too.🦌💌❤️📚❤️🐝❤️🙏❤️☕️❤️💃❤️🇨🇦

[@dianemosher3213]

Love them. Gorgeous

[@is8304]

Thank you. I’m a bit late to the party but I enjoyed it. They all turned out beautiful.

[@savannahattic]

I have Edith Holden Books I have not Played with Yet! If I do.. Even though You made such Beautiful Things I just wanted to add You respected the Book. Myself and Many Others I am sure Appreciated That ! You really took Care and Respect for the Book. Thank You Lisa

[@dixiemaskell7434]

I, too, have the original Edith Holden book I bought in the 1970's. I could not tear it up. So I went to Ebay to see if I could find one to purchase and imagine my surprise that they were selling for $80 and up!! I will continue to look for a bargain priced one to dismember. However, there is a book I feel is just as lovely, perhaps more so, that is available on Amazon right now at the price of $14.00. A similar story of Margaret Wilson who began her journal in 1934 so that a friend of hers would be able to recognize the "Wildflowers of Britain month by month". I have no problem tearing up a book I can buy several of and keep one delightful copy for myself. Check it out!

[@donnastachulski1932]

Thank you for sharing Janes Memories, I was able to get two sets from Etsy!!!! Thanks for all your ideas.

[@wendyhujsa8002]

Gayle, this video has done wonders for me. Thank you so very much for sharing and recreating Ceri's pieces. I just discovered Edith Holden and I am lucky enough to be working from 2 books! I am so going to be making some of these items.

[@rhondaacheson2261]

Great ideas! Love them all! 😍❤

[@joycegitter1778]

I have been in the junk journal world only a couple of months, but kept hearing the name Edith Holden. Made a first trip to a library used book sale, and what did I find for $2 but Edith Holden! I was gasping for air and my friend thought I was nuts! So don’t give up hope!! The books are out there! Not sure that I can tear mine up after seeing prices on Amazon. Thank you Ceri and Gayle; these creations are beautiful!

[@paularose847]

Thriftbooks

[@irenedavo3768]

@@paularose847 beautiful book!

[@sandrahindmarsh3735]

I am so glad you did these! I have been waiting for these ever since you got them in your birthday mail. Thank you and Ceri for showing us how to make them.

[@ravenheldraca5991]

😮 iv ordered 4 of these recently as they were my nans favourite and they always remind me of her (she passed earlier this year) and now, instead of just storing them, you know what im going to have to do now?! make journals 😍 thanks Gayle ❤️

[@amyrugala246]

Hi Gayle, you sew those rounded corners perfect. I just started using my sewing machine with journal and have to tell you my rounded corners are not pretty lol. Guess what they say “practice makes perfect” will be my mantra going forward.

[@janerushton8263]

Jane's memoirs, I really ought to get that! I have the same name after all! lol. Just love Edith Holden, with 3 copy's of her book I'm REALLY trying to make myself use one for journal things...especially with Ceri & Gayles beautiful makes to inspire me :) Little note on my shop, Krafting Kitty Kat on etsy, the labour day sale went over really well, so after a bit of thought I have decided to continue it ( same 20% off of everything) as I was made aware that a few people couldnt get the items they want due to pay-days, budget restraints, etc.....so take a look and pick up an item or two.

[@Jody-TripleJResellers]

I'm still amazed over this wonderful gift he gave you. I'm so inspired to make those dual pockets that are folded inside or out. I don't have Edith Holden stuff, but I'm sure I can find something! Thanks for the inspiration both you and Ceri!

[@TheJanestarling]

I rushed to order a copy after seeing your birthday video, I was so inspired. However, now it's here I'm not sure I can tear into it. So I ordered another, I figure one to stroke, the other to use. We shall see.

[@danacolosimo5874]

Love these ❤️❤️😍😍 TFS🥰🥰🥰

[@judytebbets5535]

Edith Holden book....fantastic...however the cheapest I've seen was for @$30....and then to "gut it out"! Very daring....I just couldn't alter it..The art work is so beautiful. Btw...lovely job on your part. And the stitching is so neat!!!

[@soundoff61]

I love these. I'll have to make from something else. I have 2 copies of Diary of An Edwardian Lady. As long as I'm living they'll never dismantled. I did copy a page and used it. Then someone told me I couldn't make copies but it was fine to rip pages out to use. I'll just live without Edith Holden in my journals. I don't mind others dismantling their copies of her books to make pockets and cards. I just can't do it myself. One copy I bought brand new in 1978

[@darleneferree5829]

i just saw this video while cruising the internet, couldnt believe it when I saw the book u had. I hav one that my sister bought at a junk sale, could not destroy it. the book does contain beautiful drawings, would make great collage but for now i will keep it stashed in my drawer!

[@tinlizzie4444]

You did very well at re-creating Ceri's pieces and I love how you ended up decorating yours!! TFS!! Hugs, Liz:)

[@sarahyates6055]

I couldn’t bear to use my one and only copy, it took me ages to find it. However a few years ago a British craft company made a CD of it specifically for paper crafting. The company is Joanna Sheen It might be available on the website or eBay. It’s a double CD-ROM I’m not sure if Joanna ships out of the uk now but I do know it’s available on eBay. There’s actually two cd roms. The one by Joanna Sheen which is a 2 cd set when ch if I remember correctly is very much like the pages of the book with backing papers and toppers. Then Crafters companion also did a 2 cd set . It’s slightly different but does work with the Joanna Sheen papers too. If you can get hold of either or I do recommend them.

[@maggieflatt9686]

I still can't believe Ceri made all that for you from one book! Thanks for showing us how each piece was made. The over the page pockets are my favorite.

[@prodigirl1]

I just cannot bring myself to tear out the beautiful books so I scan them and print them on linen paper or something textured. The books are sometimes hard to come by and get expensive. Eventually they'll run out and you'll have no more whahhhhh!

[@Jenny-W1910]

hi Leticia, i haven't been able to tear any pages out of my one and only copy of Edith's book either :-/ making copies of the pages is a great idea!! thanks for sharing, i just never thought to do that, and i would use them for myself/journals and gifted journals to friends.

[@HooliganMomma]

...that’s what I do...xo

[@lunardesignstudiolinda1256]

Me too! I would NEVER rip out and destroy a Edith books for and envelope. This video made me sad.

[@nomane18]

I actually homeshool my kiddos, and I mainly use the Charlotte Mason method and that book is a prize winner for us what follow that method! I was speechless when she tore the pages.

[@handmadestory63]

I’ve heard that you are not to photocopy the pages because of copy right maybe that’s why everyone seems to use original pages ?

[@lucy7b]

Love this, I shall be using up my Edith Holden books doing this. It’s been on my mind for sometime, how to use the pages. Ceri is brilliant, thank you so much for going through all of this for us.

[@marshamichalecki]

Made two lace snippet belly bands like the ones you showed us. Love them. Now I'll be trying Ceri's pockets. Thanks Gayle💜

[@sallysmith2937]

Still catching up on Ceri and your videos. Just loving the comraderie from across “the pond”!!! I love your laughter, Gayle and I’m finding myself saying, .....” Soooooo,” and “Oh Kay, then.” It’s funny how we do not just pick up tips but also little mannerisms..... LOVE THIS COMMUNITY!!! Happy Journal Journey!! 💜💜💜

[@robinpowell2712]

Such beautiful items!

[@angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts]

Gayle, this was so much fun; I crafted along with you, except for the sewing which I will do later. I was fortunate, one of the eBay sellers lowered the price of these books for half the day and I ended up buying six of them at $7.98 each. Very exciting! Just received 3 of them today so perfect timing to craft along with you.

[@WoodlandInspired]

I have one Edith Holden book that I found at a yard sale over a year ago, its sitting on the shelf and just can't bring my self to cut it up yet. These are great and how special of Ceri to send you so many handmade goodies. I really like the added lace and embellishments it brings the beautiful pages to life. Thanks for the video, take care!

[@marthamanigross]

Love that you did this. Will have to save this so I can see how Ceri did his. 🤗

[@anitacoad6731]

What a great team you three make, Edith Holden, Ceri and Gayle Agostinelli.

[@vernmcdaniel395]

I have to admit I am one of the guilty ones who purchased an Edith Holden book after you opened Ceri’s gift. So beautiful and it already has yellowed pages. Nice job on the pockets, I hope I do as well. Hugs💕 Veronica

[@janb2162]

I just love the look of anything Edith Holden!!

[@patriciaruppert201]

I love the Edith holden pockets. Thanks for showing us how. ❤️❣️❤️

[@AngelasCraftySpace]

Good Morning Gayle, just love all the goodies you got from Ceri! Too much FUN!!! Thanks for sharing with us all. Looking forward to watching.

[@tfntexas]

Wonderful video....Ceri is so talented! His work looks so perfect!

[@broussardfamily1]

These are great! I love all the different ways to do pockets! Thanks for showing us how, Gayle! 😊

[@karenzielinski6457]

You nailed it! Always love watching your videos! I learn something every time

[@jeanninethames2523]

Lol! Your measurements are so very much like mine!!! You gave me a great laugh!!! Thanks, I needed to see this..maybe I can cut up Edith, but it’s so very, very hard to cut her up!❤

[@pattywoodhurst8063]

I’m so happy to see you make this Edith Holden ephemera!! So much inspiration. I’m going to go do some of my own!! Thank you Gail!

[@daynakuenstler7512]

Thank you so much for this video Gayle! When you opened his birthday package I had hoped that you would show us how he made all those beautiful things. Yay!!!

[@crafterdeidra]

The Edith Holden ephemera you made turned out really beautiful. Great video as always. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@Jenny-W1910]

I love everything!! Thanks again to Ceri for sending you all the goodies and inspiring all of us :-)

[@craftycat7212]

What a great bunch of ephemera, thank you for going through it piece by piece. Hugs, Amy💕😺

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

I love everything Ceri made and all the ones you made. Edith Holden is my favorite by far and you decorated them beautifully. So fun. Very inspiring! Great job both of you! Hugs! 💖🤗💖🤗

[@carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599]

So much inspiration today!! Heading out to she shed to use my Edith Holden books to make pockets and tags for my fall journal I'm almost done with!! 💜

[@laurengilliland8355]

I have 2 copies of this book. My Mom loved this book. Never knew what to do with them. Now I do!!! I have a large selection of old books! Going to make them into ephemera!😀😀😀😀❤❤❤❤

[@DebbieZagarit]

You had so much fun there Gail. They are all great. Hugs xxxx

[@patbrez3079]

Thanks for sharing how these were done, love Edith Holden too. Have a great day! 👍🌻🌻🌻

[@marilyntorsch3970]

Oh, your Ceri ephemera turned out great. I enjoyed watching you figure out the various pockets. Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@lalagamma4452]

Stunning 🥰😘🐞

[@MrsGigi]

Edith is always Edith... Lovely work of Ceri!! Fun to make pokets and envelopes with Edith. 😃 Thanks for sharing this video.

[@odettepeters7493]

Thanks for all of the measurements in this video. Beautiful work as usual.🌺

[@mylifewithfive]

Thanks for showing us how to make all of Ceri's goodies. So fun.

[@nhmtndancer4019]

I've seen people use the pages in journals so this is excellent to use them this way. Thanks Gayle (and Ceri)!

[@MistyRaymond]

Absolutely love these!!! We have a crafternoon session w friends in a little bit so I shared this video in our group and this is what I will be doing 🥰. I need to get my hands in a book like that!!! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. I love your videos

[@robynrosenau5986]

Love the Janes Memoir items! What a beautiful and feminine journal that will make. A great journal to use tons of lace 😊

[@kathrynhelm4176]

How wonderful to have such an abundance of Ceri’s pockets! You turn them into real beauties Gayle. So fun watching you do your thing!❤️

[@lindanagle3796]

Good morning 🌞shine. Everything turned out wonderful. Love all of it. Hugs to you my friend..❤❤

[@junebamburg1704]

Well, I will be watching this video a half dozen times to get all these wonderful ideas in my head. Everything thing turned out beautiful. Thank you Gayle for this instructional video.❤️

[@wendyk2557]

Thank you for showing us how Ceri made the pockets. The Edith Holden books are so beautiful.

[@maggiequilts]

Love that 2 page one Gayle. ❤️thanks you are such an inspiration..... and I love your mischievous laugh ❤️. Hugs Maggie, ❤️🤗🇨🇦❤️

[@brendaclark2703]

Good morning Gayle! Love Edith Holden books! Love all you have made thank you so much for sharing your time and talent and for the wonderful visit this morning while having my coffee hope you have a most blessed day 🌹❤️

[@lacreshaflowers5421]

These Ephemera pieces were fun 🤩 to see you show us how to make them!! Ceri is Crafty too, Wow!! The book has beautiful pictures in it 😍!!

[@juneribbons5196]

I love the way you made and decorated these. Ceri's Ideas aer awesome. You made them yours using different pages and decorations. The last one is my faviorite.

[@taylormadejournals9662]

Love the Edith !!

[@rhondawetzbarger1244]

Thanks for showing how they were made! I've had the book for a while now but just haven't done anything with it yet.

[@abundantlyyours6861]

Love these Edith Holden envelopes! They would make a great addition to a Fall journal, depending upon which flowers you chose.

[@LesliesCreativeStudio]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I was gifted two EH books and I have been TERRIFIED to dig in and use the pages!! The artwork is just breath taking!! Looks like I will be taking that big step!! Thanks for the inspiration (and courage lol) to just go for it!!! Always, Leslie

[@carolynchatham6338]

Love Edith Holden books.

[@carolynkl7048]

I just got a copy of, "England is a Garden:a Wayfarer's Companion", is a beautiful book that would work well for this. Pages are illustrated with large paintings of flowers and sketches of buildings. It would be beautiful for this project. Carolyn

[@loopysue422]

Love these! Off to find the book. I need it ! X x

[@JannyHaak]

Great video for crafting along, thank you Gayle! And thank you @CeriGriffiths for the inspiration 🙌💕

[@tannabella6071]

Good morning! Yay for Edith Holden! Hope one day I can find a book! Thanks for sharing. Blessings!

[@LynsAlteredArts]

Tanna Bella EBay.

[@barbaracheatham692]

Love, love, love Edith Holden. Thanks Ceri for sharing with Gail. You are a stronger woman than I am. I have only one copy and I just can’t bring myself to cut it up. I have some individual pages I purchased from Emily and may make copies and then use them. Love this beautiful book.

[@janicestevens8469]

I’m rewatching this video and making these gorgeous pockets. I feel kind of guilty saying I’m taking apart my 3rd Edith Holden Book! I have one more saved and I promised myself I won’t use it for anything but looking at - no cutting or tearing! 😊❤

[@janedilley9538]

Love your work. Just watch Jimmy Joe going to college. Cried. Prayers for you . thanks for your channel. Hugs 💘

[@uniquelylily1166]

Perfect! I started an Edith Holden journal and haven't finished yet. It needs ephemera!

[@leegodwin8155]

I have to chuckle and shake my head each time I see you put lace on nature stuff ... lace is growing everywhere 😂

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

All different items for one set that goes altogether, smart thinking , especially Edith Holden, next is Tim Holtz..

[@lindapark8467]

Thanks ever so much for sharing these! I just need to try with just glue since I don’t sew.

[@jetwasik1648]

Fun things to make. Ordered the Edith Holden book tonight. Can’t wait for it to come so i can get started making all these fun things. Got it from Amazon. I’m excited. Hope you and Mike aren’t missing Jimmy Joe too much.

[@michellehatch9133]

I'm new to your channel,love,love love everything thank you for sharing 🤗

[@MadCatLady9]

This is a great video, I was wondering how he did all of the beautiful things he made you. Thanks for sharing, 🥰

[@CeriGriffiths]

Gayle the journaling cards were cut with a rectangle die and then I rounded the corners with a punch as you suggested.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Oh, friend, the fun just doesn’t ever end with my Ceri birthday goodies!! 😘🎉❤️

[@bettybutler1686]

Thanks Ceri for the clarification. thanks Gayle for the ongoing tutorials. It's almost like he's on your shoulder whispering in your ear and shaking off your shadows. It will take me ten months to do all this!!! But luvin all of it.

[@carolynreynolds7779]

For the ones with the folded pockets, fold or score it down the middle first. Then you have a line to guide the folding and the sewing. These are all so beautiful.

[@cathygarrett8308]

I love the Edith Holdens book. They are very expensive when you do find them . Amazon has them but very expensive there so im looking at estate sales thrift stores.. im not giving up. Lol You are such a sweet lady to share all your beautiful work to us. Tfs blessings to you

[@LynsAlteredArts]

Cathy Garrett try eBay. That’s where I got two. One last December for $6 and now that they’ve gone up the one I just bought was $15.