Napkin Scraps into Ephemera

[@artistgrly]

Time spent watching you is always a pleasure, no matter how long or how short. You are a true gem of an artist! Hugs ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Freerose2]

I love to listen to your calm voice. So many people on the internet are speaking loud and like they are in a hurry all the time. I have an hearing problem, so its very difficult to understand what someones is saying when it goes so quick. And I like your crafting too. It's very inspiring. Thank you for all those wonderful videos.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! 😊

[@cheryldelvalley5942]

I love your work. Sometimes I feel like I am right there sitting beside you watching you. Easy to watch you. Thank you so much.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@cheryldelvalley5942]

I look forward to more.

[@michelleanthony9663]

Hi Ceri I have been following your channel for a while and you have inspired me so much. However I do have a little tip for you and this is through my own trials and tribulations; instead of using cling film try a ziplock freezer bag, they work the same and you can wash the pritt-stick off and reuse them, saving money and the environment 😊 it works for me ❤ Michelle ❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great idea, thank you Michelle

[@GinaVillegas-yc5yr]

What a refreshing man! Your channel is lovely and just know that me and my little grandmother absolutely adore your channel and all the ideas you offer! Love from two Cuban girls - Gina and Zoraida

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and love to you both.

[@jeannainnc8390]

Ceri I laughed out loud about your American words. I have lived in all regions of America and have picked up all the colloquial words. Now, I watch many youtubers from Great Britain and my new words are dodgy, Figity, knackered around, and many others. I love❤ your process videos. I am a late bloomer in the art world, but I am enjoying it.

[@LaurelR-e9s]

My current favorite Britishism is "chuffed"😅

[@keener57]

You are a beautiful person Ceri. Thank you for this well spoken, from the heart video.

[@jacquiebrummett6143]

OH MY GOSH! I can't wait to do this! I have so many napkins, so many book pages and so many ugly 12x12 pages! Brilliant!

[@jennifermackinnon7870]

Ceri, it’s always nice to see those who are processing the “struggle “ and don’t edit that out. It gives me hope for my own moments! I love this idea for using up the napkins and will be doing this sometime down the road.

[@pattyaustin9460]

I ❤ this! The results are SO beautiful!

[@trish6150]

Yes heard of it in the last 12 months and I’m not going anywhere but my craft and household stuff was chocking me. I didn’t have family and thought my nieces and nephews wouldn’t thank me. So have spent about 3 months doing one drawer or one cupboard at a time. It’s been fantastic and made the place less cluttered and easier to clean and I feel so much better. Great idea and then you can just focus on a smaller area of craft etc.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful

[@SandyJaynes]

You are doing a great job, no apologies on taking too much time. I'm loving it!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! 😊

[@BuffyLittle-ch2rw]

I agree I don’t always want to listen to a whole video but I am enjoying listening to your voice as you explain your methods. Thank you for making it interesting. I am inspired. Beautiful art!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I appreciate that

[@robinsutton4952]

Lovely as always. 2024 is my year of just doing. No more just watching and thinking I should do that. Because I watch artists from all over the world (especially the UK), I find I’ve started to use words or phrases. I quite like being different. Thanks for sharing.

[@fazestorm4441]

😮😊 it's really pretty

[@Jaelri]

Beautiful! You have developed a gorgeous and very distinctive style. When Gayle A shared your card to her on her video the other day she didn’t need to say who it was from. It was obvious. 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@carlyswan7447]

Not only is your art stunning but I just love your voice.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@sandyfranklin1123]

Brilliant trick of burnishing using the plastic wrap!

[@Maddie-me5qv]

I never get tired of listening to you and I find I can take something of what you show or teach me and use it in my crafting. I'm very disorganized and I'm not super talented but I enjoy the process so I continue on but I really enjoy your videos

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun Maddie

[@caroltanzi29]

Ceri: I simply like what you did. No crafter should ever apologize for anything that happens on a video. I feel very strong on that point. Videos are time consuming and are not always easy to produce. The viewer needs to understand that. Carol-GofG from California

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Carol

[@conniec4629]

I absolutely love your master-boards and the fact that you cut them up and then decorate your tags, pockets etc. Thank you so much!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much Connie

[@evocationart8370]

I’m so enjoying your videos. I am overawed with your collections of labels and butterflies etc ! I don’t have enough years left in my life to collect that many😂😂

[@homebodyheaven6114]

Whenever I’m too tired to craft I watch you to do it virtually. 🙂

[@JoMamaLuvsReptiles]

Me too! Makes me feel like I have accomplished something. Lol

[@joannebarrett1639]

and when I don't know how to craft, I watch you and do it virtually.🙂

[@brendadamon3606]

That would have been beautiful as a picture in a frame.

[@Susanna79.]

very interesting watching you work!😊

[@betsy2298]

After watching this video made one as per your instructions and it worked beautifully! Thank you so much for your concise directions and that you include every hint you can. I am now watching everything you have put out there!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it helped!

[@artcuriousbymnw]

Great work Ceri. I don’t have 3 drawers of napkins but suddenly I fell the need to play with the ones I have

[@sherrydmyterko-tramp8654]

I watch double speed but I understand everything. Just got used to it. Saves me time.

[@cecileroy557]

I LOVE you, your videos and watching you "make magic happen"! ❣️😉

[@CeriGriffiths]

Yay! Thank you!

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

What a good idea to sort left-over napkin pieces in a see-through packeg. You're so darn good with your trillion ideas. Thanks Ceri. Welcome to a New Year.🎉 2024.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Happy new year Elizabeth.

[@mariadelourdesgarciadepare8973]

I loved the result in each one.

[@Swt.Designs]

Just beautiful. Such a great process, embarrassed to admit I haven’t seen the plastic wrap use to smooth over the napkins. Genius. #AlwaysSaveTheButterflies lol I think it’s written in ancient writings that it’s a huge sin to guillotine a butterfly lol 🤣

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol

[@michelel3372]

I always enjoy your videos and would never skip or speed up. I like hearing what you share (on or off the subject of crafting) and the tips you have about different processes. Your videos are never too long. Also I liked seeing how you handled and solved the problem of not liking anything you tried on the last tag. It's helpful and great for learning to see how you came to a conclusion. Also, that is a lot of comments to deal with while you have so much going on. Maybe just a thumbs up unless there's a question. I think people will understand. You're only one person and can only do so much. Thank you for your hard work! ❤

[@suebyrom2757]

In the UK there is an online shop called the Napkin shop where you can buy single napkins, they cost about 34p each.

[@jenniferscott7203]

Thanks, I didn't know that. I live in Ireland so quicker than the US

[@judyprice2001]

That's great! ♥️ I wonder if they ship to the U.S.?

[@nancysmart5929]

Chinese new year is 10th of february

[@barbarawafer94]

Great video. I love to watch your process. The trick with the cling film is genius. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

You are always inspiring, Ceri. Love your "think throughs" as they encourage me to try, and also to not be so hard on myself. Your work is lovely, as usual. Thank you. 💐 🙏🏽💞

[@jennieadamsMM]

Ceri, I pray you’re safe and well from all the floods!🤗💖🦋

[@CeriGriffiths]

I am thank you

[@jennieadamsMM]

@@CeriGriffiths 🤗💖🦋

[@RobinsNestEggs]

Those all turned out beautifully. And yes . . . that is Virginia. 😊

[@christineboyce988]

Thank you for sharing your methods. You’ve taught me to be fearless

[@irynaborisova2604]

These turned out fabulous. Love them. And all your 'elements'.

[@brendagoulette759]

I really like how you did the piercing of the napkins. They made some beautiful cards.

[@lucyfanning7496]

I have really enjoyed watching your process.

[@tammyholland349]

Hey you wonderful creator. I hate to break it to you, but you are a creator and a very creative one at that. Most creative people’s minds work really fast and if your chronic pain is like mine your body’s not keeping up. If your commenters don’t understand that maybe they need to and show a little appreciation for your kindness and courage in showing how to do something you love. Nobody’s perfect, but I think you’re pretty good at explaining how to. I have chemo brain and can only focus on one thing at a time and a newbie at 64 years of age. Don’t listen or think about negativity only positivity. I guarantee you will have more positive than negative. You give me a lot of inspiration and I love your creative style. Thanks vintage paper girl.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Tammy, I do struggle to blank out my negative inner voice some days.

[@tammyholland349]

I am so sorry, I was typing this message for the vintage paper girl, I watch her, you and Gayle a lot. I’m a slow old woman and it changed in the middle of, I thought it went to her. I don’t think you need confidence or would listen and let your viewers make you feel bad, or you shouldn’t. Now I don’t know how to send the message to her, I felt sorry for her, the comments made her want to quit. Thanks for responding to a silly old woman.

[@SandyJaynes]

Ceri I like the way you use your creativity to enhance the papers. You're very inspiring!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@samiguttery2278]

You have some beautiful napkins, I was enjoying watching you go through them. Sadly, Bed Bath and Beyond closed their stores but there’s a few stores here that have some nice napkins. Another great inspirational video, Ceri, time to get out the napkins! ❤

[@emilyrogers3271]

I love this technique. Tfs. I agree with you about social media taking up a lot of time, if you don't watch out. I, too, love Pinterest!

[@sylviamarlar4206]

Very nice! I do have to agree the struggle is real! I haven't been watching your channel for very long but I am enjoying it very much!

[@gayleneelaban1161]

Wow, so pretty!

[@jeanpolkoski2107]

Love how these turned out. I like the darker ink! I snagged a few bird napkins at a Christmas party, now have to find the pocket I put them in! Thanks for the great video!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun!

[@shugmagnolia188]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. 🎉❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@brant8642]

I loved your warrior mask. Luv'd it! 🎉❤

[@rhondaeversole2975]

Sooo pretty! That rose napkin is STUNNING!! I have some music sheets and book pages that I mod podged napkins on that I like to use in my junk journals too! I enjoyed this video! Thank you for sharing! 🥰🥰

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

Me too!

[@patriciagechei8145]

Appreciate your hints on applying the napkins.

[@altrace-l9x]

wow what a wonderful video - thank you so much xx

[@rebeccabeam-b4j]

Don't you feel thar some of our best work comes from procrastination? To me that's part of the creative process. Never apologize for taking time to do what you feel makes your creations better.

[@cindytheriault4105]

BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@erikahatcher5492]

Loving your technique!

[@maggiekay9292]

Awesome idea❤

[@teresazuehls783]

All your ephemera turned out so pretty. Love how you used scrap pieces of napkin. TFS❤

[@elayned6147]

Just beautiful, I could frame it and hang it whole without cutting it. ❤

[@eugeniagwathney622]

love the process

[@victoriaashmore2775]

I can’t believe it never occurred to me to use up all my scrap napkins to make a master board! 😮Thanks for the inspiration! 😊

[@kimberlyporterfield3808]

this is lovely. great idea. thank you. judy from Canada

[@stefanie006]

Thank you so much for this demonstration and for the tips on decoupaging with napkins. I love this project! I hope you're staying warm and well!☃️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! Will do!

[@barbarawhite3031]

Love these so much. Tfs

[@armandaberlin2156]

The lighting is absolutely fine! I'm glad you didn't discard this video.

[@TraciBramlett]

Beautiful!

[@kellybrush4803]

Lovely Ceri!!!

[@carolm9451]

I've just been using up scraps on cardstock junk mail, to make masterboards, adding napkin scraps is a great idea, thanks for the inspiration!! 💜💜💜

[@thehobbyhobbit1774]

These are stunning

[@Undeercover]

✨🌼❣️Thank you❣️🌼✨ Its always a pleasure to visit you're channel Ceri and the Masterboad is my favo, so i was happy watching you with my cup of tea ❣️❣️❣️ Thank you very much for shareing the masterboard is beautiful, its reminds me there's only 2 months to spring. Thanks ❣️❣️❣️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Undeercover]

@@CeriGriffiths ✨🌟🥂Cheers🥂🌟✨

[@lechat8533]

What a great way to start the new year :))) Thank you, Ceri and A Very Happy, Creative, And Healthy New Year 2024❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Same to you.

[@patimakes9601]

Happy New Year. I so enjoy watching you make Collagens. Thank your sharing your time and talent with us.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@katherinewilkerson2211]

Very enjoyable!

[@littlegoldiesbooks]

Using the plastic wrap is brilliant!

[@CarolKnoles-c5m]

So fun, thanks❤

[@PaperTerrace]

It’s cold and wet here too in Portland Oregon! Love this cuz I have sooo many napkins I need to use and especially scraps

[@gabrielearmbruster6226]

Ganz toll❤

[@visualisednz]

I could watch you go through this process for hours on end. ❤ Belinda xxx

[@shawcraft1]

Hey Ceri! I too get caught up in social media for hours if I'm not careful. Okay, so the saran wrap over the napkin... brilliant! I've never seen that before 😊 Beautiful master board my friend 👏

[@tamimalouf1565]

Just finished a napkin collage. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@jennieadamsMM]

Love this video from beginning to end🤗🦋💖

[@pattizimmie]

These are absolutely beautiful!

[@delainereznicek2107]

As a beginner, this tutorial is both excit6 and so helpful. Thank you for sharing!❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annelarsson6152]

Thank you so much for sharing this video Ceri ❤ This inspiration in using the spare napkins on the masterboard. I tend to get lost how I can use those pieces. I have saved up lots of single napkins, but they end up for ”later use” that doesn’t seem to happen. ☺️ A true hoarder here. Wishing you a relaxing weekend.

[@annerdner9889]

I really loved this video and what you've created!!!

[@solewestren3218]

Thank you. I loved the video. Take care ❤❤❤

[@cindygranahan8006]

Great cling wrap trick!! Can't wait to try that. Thanks for sharing all your secrets, tips, and tricks. You are sooo wonderful!! Stay warm!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@maypasifiki9360]

I loved seeing your artistic process. Very enjoyable video 🥰

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@brendaclark2703]

Good evening dear Ceri, lovely video! Love all the ephemera you created. Napkins feel amazing when used. Such wonderful texture. Thank you so much for sharing your art. I appreciate you ❤. Hugs and Blessings

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thanks so much 😊 Brenda

[@cathystaeven7367]

DO NOT FEEL YOU HAVE TO RESPOND to this comment. I LOVED crafting beside you! I love to hear your thought process as you create. It is SO inspiring. I am a new subscriber and I will look for your videos for inspiration and companionship. 💌

[@JudiH-ig6uu]

Ceri...this is just beautiful. I have many napkins and can't wait to try this. Thank you for all your hints and tips with the napkins also. Happy 2024 to you and Biscuit!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Happy new year.

[@SaraGardiner-j2y]

Hi Ceri Great! I have just found you! I am just like you when I work. I love to make tags. I love your ideas & the way you work. I come from Gloucester in England. As you know Cardiff is not far away. We have been living in Perth WA for over 20 years now. Been back home twice. Won't go back again as my husband is now 70 years old. Glad that I have found you. Take Care. Sara xxx

[@CeriGriffiths]

Sara, I used to live in Sydney, unlikely I’ll go back again as the travel is just daunting now.

[@ninetiesperson7980]

A 12 x 12 paper pad from The Works always has some ' interesting' papers. I have lots of them!

[@carolgrentzel1430]

The lighting was fine, Ceri. 😊

[@Cardsbyann]

I love your idea of rounding the corners on tuck spots.

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

I love listening to the whole video, call me crazy, I am afraid I will miss something. Love love the project last night, I am going to give it a try, till nx time stay safe and healthy. :)

[@kathwallace1811]

Excellent tip to use the bits and bobs of napkins❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! 😊

[@debbiethompson1320]

Thanks for the idea using napkins. I love these!

[@katherinemnusa]

Hello from Minnesota…thank you . ✌️🍀

[@CeriGriffiths]

Hello there Katherine