Hi Ceri - I absolutely love your page and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of watching you create it. I am honoured that a piece of my art was the inspiration for this. I adore the colours you have used and I love the added elements - and funnily enough they are things I love to use too - the fern, the garden twine and wax seals etc. Thank you so much for your kind words, for giving me a shout out and for including the link to my video. Oh and I am certain you will love the Carnival tissue paper. Also, I am like you in that I prefer texture paste and the likes to dry naturally (although when filming I often have to speed up the process) - I even prefer acrylic paint to dry naturally as what the heat tool tends to do is to dry the outside/ top layer and it is still soft underneath - it's best if it can set on it's own. Anyway, thank you so, so much :)
Kylie I’m so touched that you liked what your inspiration helped me create, I’ve a small spin off project or two I’m thinking of for shorter videos and I’ll let you know if I manage those as well.
I like that you call it “Modge Podge”! As long as the Mod Podge container is shown, there’s no reason your adorable quirkiness can’t shine through. Keep being you!!! That’s why we watch you 💜💜💜
It was originally called Modge Podge back when I crafted with it in my teens. I am 70 now and the objects I used it on look like I made them recently. 😊
Archeology is digging and finding and identifying. You do this with your art....you discover the perfect pieces, you put them in your journal (personal museum) and share the journey with us. Art is one way future archeologists look for to help understand history. You are helping the future to understand what has gone before in this century.
While I do love your art the conversation about schooling & career hit hard. I graduated end of 80's in the US, Southern, and it was the same. Hairdresser, homemaker, factory or secretary. Huge Time Team fan!
I’ve watched all your more recent videos, but just found this one. Love the idea, and the outcome as I too love archaeology and all things ancient. In all the UA-cam’s I’ve watched, I’ve never seen texture paste used like this. I love it. Thanks for expanding my knowledge of techniques. I also appreciate how you always give lots of credit for your inspiration.
I also feel that I would have been an archeologist. But I had no idea who I was or what I wanted to do. Now, at 61, I'm an artist and I love it. Love your art and personality.
Ceri, I am sure the archaeology world lost a great Welsh version of "Indiana Jones". However the entertainment/ ship world, baking and crafting world gained a genius!! The authors of the publishing world are worried that no one will buy their books when yours finally comes out. Surely your novel is in the works!! I love all the wonderful crafting videos ( also the baking ones too), but the stories of your life experiences are intriguing, wonderful and so full of adventure, told so vividly that we all get to share in the stories too. You are truly amazing Mr. Griffiths. Just so you know, I'm holding my breath for " The Amazing World of Ceri Griffiths". A best seller for sure. Many blessings to you and yours. Hi Biscuit!!
Oh Melinda thank you, I’ve had a very interesting life with many twists and turns but then I feel everyone has an interesting life but doesn’t regard their own pathway as interesting, lives are always interesting as only one person can lead that life.
I've always called it "Modge Podge" that's what we called it growing up. I just realized a few weeks ago it was called Mod Podge and mentioned to my husband needing some and he goes "I thought it was Modge Podge." I love the way you just chat with us while you make some absolutely amazing creations. I am so glad I found your channel you've been a helper of my creative joy. And this piece is amazing!!
Hi again, Ceri! I also love old things. I love crafts and arts, but also History and Science. I'm a bit of an eclectic person. I finally decided to get degrees in Geology and Earth Science and became a teacher in Earth Science for awhile. I had to study invertebrate paleontology for my degree in Geology. It was a fun class, for sure! So, I really loved this project! Cant wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing! Sue ❤
I love Time Team as well and am a huge history lover. I often wish I had chosen archeology as a career. My bookshelves are filled with history, art, and archeology books, so I indulge my passion through them. When I travel, most of my time is spent in museums, art galleries, and historical buildings. You are lucky to live in Great Britain with all that rich history. 🇨🇦 This is a really interesting project. Thank you for the tip on keeping pastes from drying out.
Your dragonflies look like they are fossilized in amber. I really liked watching your creative process for this art journal page. Thank you for sharing your artistic nature with us all. ❤
This is stunning! In Arizona there are large areas where there is copper in the stone. You see all the beautiful greens and teal mingling in the stone. Your amazing creation is much like those copper mines. Your video was not too long, I drank in every minute. 🌏🌿🌟
This page is wonderful! I was mesmerised by the whole process. Like you when I left school (1957) I was presented with very limited options. Bank or office were my choices, being considered too clever for factory or shop, not clever enough for anything intellectual and my parents were poor so I had to go to work. When I think of what I would have loved doing and been good at! I am now intrigued to watch Kylie's video. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my, It struck my funny causing me to laugh out loud and spit my coffee when you said , "the universe made a bad decision." I do so enjoy doing my crafting while watching you for company. You make me smile and lift my mood. What a wonderful world we live in that we have the gift of our crafts and the sharing of joy. God love and bless you
The pronunciation of Mod Podge gave me a giggle. I have the same problem and my daughter has given up correcting me. Love your fossil creations and your story about the “career advisor”. It is tragic how often that happens. We are all grateful that you didn’t allow that beginning limit you. We could have been deprived of all the Ceri creative wonder.
I do look up all your older videos. I found this where you spoke of becoming an archeologist. I'm glad you didn't. Also glad your teachers didn't know what they were talking about. We would have lost SUPER hours of watching you craft. Not everyone is an artist. Crafters a plenty but not with variety we get from you. Thank you so much. Enjoy your videos.
That turned out amazing Ceri. I totally agree that the teal was what it needed. I saw Kylie's video and your video definitely complimented hers, but you both did your own spin on the process. Thanks for sharing and keep staying safe!
Really nice. I have watched a lot of Kylie Coo. You be you, just as she will be herself. I always liked the saying that "No one can do you, like you do you."
I enjoyed learning more about you Ceri and you got me giggling quite a bit too. You are so sweet and wonderful to reach out to Kylie and a true creator leader. Your spread is gorgeous you have done such a lovely job. Hugs our Arty Friend Ceri your Texas peeps P&M!
I’m so pleased you liked it, I’m still on the fence as it isn’t how I saw it in my mind but it was important to me to show the real process no matter the outcome.
@Ceri Griffiths Pretty much everything I make fits that description... I have to the notion it is exactly as it needs to be 💖 our minds have other materials on hand hahahhaah
Well done Ceri!!!!wonderful..love it. Love it love it.the teal realy did the job.what a wonderful creative talent you have..thankyou so much for sharing.😄
Love you tutorial as you work. Dragonfly’s are also my soul animal. Or insect as the are. Thank you for sharing. Love this art page. Keep arting always.
Ceri, this is a fabulous piece of art! It is amazing seeing your creative processs at work. You truly are an incredible artist! Thank you for sharing. So very generous of you. 😊
I love history also, been filing all of my grandfather’s life works chronology- I have things from 1800’s through 1975! And your story about the archeological dig - our daughter (31 now) wrote a book in 3rd grade - the princess who wanted to be a paleontologist. 🤣. She is in the Air Force now! Thank you again for another video showing the workings of “Ceri’s brain”! 💕
Thank you, your filing process must be fascinating I’d get so side tracked reading things id never get it completed, and your daughters book must be a treasure.
I absolutely love everything about this Ceri!!! OMG THOSE DRAGONFLIES!!! AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing luv! I really enjoyed watching you here, as usual. ♥️😘🤟🙏🥀🦋🐉🪰LOL!!!
Lovely to see the NZ theme in that work of art as I am a Kiwi. You are an inspiration in whatever you create and share. Loving it all, thank you so much for sharing and being you!
There were so many things I could have been too, but like you, never knew the options existed. I ended up as a sewing teacher with my own school in spite of sighing and eye rolling from my sewing "teacher". At 74 I have tried just about every craft and now trying to use up excess supplies by making junk journals.
Most people call it Modge Podge!!!!! Youe pages turned out beautifully!!!!!! Love the way the different colors mixed and flowed. It was like a science experiment!!!!! I didn't know what to expect next, but it was a pleasure to watch...as usual!!!
You did a great job of this Ceri especially the stack piece on the left hand page. I'm glad you got the accidental connection to New Zealand. I live in Cambridge NZ but was born in the far North. I am also glad you were pleased with the result. Thank you for a good video which really showed your process in depth.
I started to watch this video last night. Paused you and watched Kylie’s first, and then came back to you. I stopped for the night before you added color to the dragonflies. Came back this morning to finish and see the final….I just wanted to tell you when you are contemplating your next color, I am usually saying the same color that you choose. For example, when you added the green, when you said it needed another color, I also said green, just before you said green. I really enjoyed seeing this come together.
Ceri, this is so cool. Love how the dragonfly’s sunk back into the page. The blue definitely was what it was missing! Great job⭐️ As always, Thank you for sharing all of your talents. PS. You would have made an amazing archaeologist!!! You are so detailed with everything you do. I love it!! Never change. ❤
No worries, Ceri. It's Modge Podge to me as well. It simply rolls off the tounge much nicer I think. :) Absolutely beautiful job you did here! Love it so much! Thanks for Sharing!
What a great page! I just love watching Kylie, she is such a joy. I understand the adding and subtracting of color. Makes me nervous sometimes, but in the end I normally prevail. You sound like me, as I will be working on a project, and then ideas come to me. Thank goodness for imagination. Love to do splatters. Your also very neat, that I need to work on a bit, my hands would have been a mess, lol! Stunning work!
Ceri, I so enjoyed your video today. I was unhappily having to lay down in bed because of not feeling so good, watching your video and then fall asleep mid video only to wake up and realize that I missed some. I think that I must have played your video 3 or 4 times! I found it nice to have a calm voice talking, and your beautiful pages blossoming as I watched to be so calming. Now that I'm on this side of the yucky stomach, I'm going to have a big play in my studio. This was truly inspiring, thank you so much!
As I watch more and more of your videos, I find we have many similarities! I also wish I would have known I could be an archeologist...I love watching Yorkshire fossils you tube videos. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. I can relate to so much...including OCD and perfection...it often hinders my creativity. You are so amazingly talented!!!
@CeriGriffiths I love dragonflies...I collect all sorts of things that have them on it...oh and I am a librarian....so your comment about books made me happy!!!
STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!! The blue & greenish-blue give the appearance of turquoise stone in its natural state. Copper lends itself to blue turquoise & iron(reddish) lends itself to green turquoise...so amazing that you used both of those colors too!! Loved hearing your story of being on an archeological dig!! (it's on my bucket list) In 7th grade, my science teacher took us fossil hunting at a quarry; I found some fern ones! 😊 I know dragonflies hold special meaning for you...they do for me too!! 😉
You DO Certainly Feel your art, Ceri. Love love love this!!! Such nice memories that built you up to this gorgeous piece. YOU’RE A SUCCESS IN MY BOOK!! Always a delight..... and for that I am grateful. 🌿🌿🌿
Hi Ceri! I love Kylie! I have watched her for over a year along with her creative partner Nina Ribena. I really think you outdid yourself with this one! Every time you debated on a different color I kept saying blue...lol. because it was the final touch on your base layer. Another time, to get the sandy look add paint into your grit paste. The paste was fine but hard to change color after it was dried. Your layers in collage on the left were so beautiful I actually ohhed and awed out loud! I almost wish you had done this on something frame-able it's just so inspired! Love! ❤🌿🦋❤
Greetings from British Columbia, Canada everyone! Mr. Griffith I find your videos interesting, gorgeous and informative. In the dim recesses of time, my great grandparents left Wales and wound up in Manitoba.
Loooooooove this!!! I had to giggle... people are so funny! The decoupage GLUE is modGE podge, and this particular BRAND is Mod Podge. Thank you for a superb video. Btw, I am a huge Indiana Jones fan 😅
It was wonderful seeing the process and the transformation that resulted in such beautiful pages. As always, I appreciate how you share your thoughts and reasons for making the choices you make. Thanks so much!
I’m older than you, but I also considered archeology as a career, but stuck with illustration and graphic design. I wanted to draw the finds as they did before photography pushed drawing out of the picture (I know, really bad). It is such a shame you didn’t get better career advice, but Archeology’s loss was our gain. I also watch Time-team. I love it! I have Welsh and British ancestors. Having gone through 4 years of Trump and realizing 1/3 of my fellow Americans chose to politicize a pandemic not caring about the health of everyone else, I’d immigrate back if I was younger!!! I also love Pete Beard’s “Unsung Hero’s of Illustration”, my first love, and Dr. Kat. ❤️ Shirley
Love it Ceri, my grandaughter is very artistic also, shes 19 but she can look at our pets and paint them. I on the other had I'm the type where all my pieces come out of my head. And I dont always have a plan, it just turns out like it does. And I'm quite happy with it. Take care.
Oh so beautiful! That color of blue you used really brought everything together. Thanks for the link to Kylie Coo. She is brilliant. I cannot wait to see the fern piece if and when you do it.
Looks awesome Ceri. TFS Hope you have a great day. (Oh, just want to add that I have used Mod Podge to glue down dried ferns and it works great. FYI: I also used homemade clear gesso to knock back the shine of the Mod Podge)
I am in the U.S. I love Time Team!! For Christmas last year my daughter got me the book, Drawing Somersets Past. Illustrated by Time Teams Victor Ambrus. Fantastic book
I have watched Kylie Coo and Nina Ribena for years. Love her accent and her creativity. On a side note: I mentioned to you that we were going on an Alaskan cruise for our anniversary. Six days into the cruise, I became very sick with Covid. We returned yesterday . Our trip of a lifetime was disappointment personified. The first few days we were able to see Denali as the weather was perfect. But then downhill from there…
Following along in your conversation....here in the states we had guidance counselor's in school (class of 82). I was invisible in high school (add to that an absentee parent) therefore wasn't advised of the potential of my own future. Sadly I floundered through life trying to find my place. I was self aware enough to know I was crafty...but to what extent I didn't know. I also had my favorite shows to watch - history channels - love the Smithsonian channel and Discovery when they had shows doing digs. I remember watching a special when I was a teen on Petra and wanted to be an Archeologist after that...lol I will definitely go check out Kylie's video but I love dragon flies and just LOVE what you are doing here. I think I will try this as a single stand alone piece...worried the book page will be too heavy for the book it's in. The collage piece is totally my aesthetic and I love it.
Hi Ceri - I absolutely love your page and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of watching you create it. I am honoured that a piece of my art was the inspiration for this. I adore the colours you have used and I love the added elements - and funnily enough they are things I love to use too - the fern, the garden twine and wax seals etc. Thank you so much for your kind words, for giving me a shout out and for including the link to my video. Oh and I am certain you will love the Carnival tissue paper. Also, I am like you in that I prefer texture paste and the likes to dry naturally (although when filming I often have to speed up the process) - I even prefer acrylic paint to dry naturally as what the heat tool tends to do is to dry the outside/ top layer and it is still soft underneath - it's best if it can set on it's own. Anyway, thank you so, so much :)
Kylie I’m so touched that you liked what your inspiration helped me create, I’ve a small spin off project or two I’m thinking of for shorter videos and I’ll let you know if I manage those as well.
Looking forward to connecting with your art process and learning from you.
I like that you call it “Modge Podge”! As long as the Mod Podge container is shown, there’s no reason your adorable quirkiness can’t shine through. Keep being you!!! That’s why we watch you 💜💜💜
I love that he says it that way too😊
Thank you Jadie
Thank you Wendy
I have always said Modge Podge and at this late date, I could never shift it
It was originally called Modge Podge back when I crafted with it in my teens. I am 70 now and the objects I used it on look like I made them recently. 😊
Archeology is digging and finding and identifying. You do this with your art....you discover the perfect pieces, you put them in your journal (personal museum) and share the journey with us. Art is one way future archeologists look for to help understand history. You are helping the future to understand what has gone before in this century.
Wonderful way of thinking. Thank you.
While I do love your art the conversation about schooling & career hit hard. I graduated end of 80's in the US, Southern, and it was the same. Hairdresser, homemaker, factory or secretary. Huge Time Team fan!
Thanks for mentioning your anxiety on making your art- along with your uncertainty. It works out in the end and it's inspiring!
Fabulous
I’ve watched all your more recent videos, but just found this one. Love the idea, and the outcome as I too love archaeology and all things ancient. In all the UA-cam’s I’ve watched, I’ve never seen texture paste used like this. I love it. Thanks for expanding my knowledge of techniques. I also appreciate how you always give lots of credit for your inspiration.
Thank you Debbie.
I also feel that I would have been an archeologist. But I had no idea who I was or what I wanted to do. Now, at 61, I'm an artist and I love it. Love your art and personality.
Thank you, it’s taken me many years but I feel artist is what I should have been and I now am.
Ceri, I am sure the archaeology world lost a great Welsh version of "Indiana Jones". However the entertainment/ ship world, baking and crafting world gained a genius!! The authors of the publishing world are worried that no one will buy their books when yours finally comes out. Surely your novel is in the works!! I love all the wonderful crafting videos ( also the baking ones too), but the stories of your life experiences are intriguing, wonderful and so full of adventure, told so vividly that we all get to share in the stories too. You are truly amazing Mr. Griffiths. Just so you know, I'm holding my breath for " The Amazing World of Ceri Griffiths". A best seller for sure. Many blessings to you and yours. Hi Biscuit!!
Oh Melinda thank you, I’ve had a very interesting life with many twists and turns but then I feel everyone has an interesting life but doesn’t regard their own pathway as interesting, lives are always interesting as only one person can lead that life.
I've always called it "Modge Podge" that's what we called it growing up. I just realized a few weeks ago it was called Mod Podge and mentioned to my husband needing some and he goes "I thought it was Modge Podge." I love the way you just chat with us while you make some absolutely amazing creations. I am so glad I found your channel you've been a helper of my creative joy. And this piece is amazing!!
Wonderful news thank you
Please don’t stop saying modge podge. I love it!! Love your foibles. ❤
Lol……..thank you
Hi again, Ceri! I also love old things. I love crafts and arts, but also History and Science. I'm a bit of an eclectic person. I finally decided to get degrees in Geology and Earth Science and became a teacher in Earth Science for awhile. I had to study invertebrate paleontology for my degree in Geology. It was a fun class, for sure! So, I really loved this project! Cant wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing! Sue ❤
Sue, you should as if you’ve had an interesting education, thank you for your comments.
I love Time Team as well and am a huge history lover. I often wish I had chosen archeology as a career. My bookshelves are filled with history, art, and archeology books, so I indulge my passion through them. When I travel, most of my time is spent in museums, art galleries, and historical buildings. You are lucky to live in Great Britain with all that rich history. 🇨🇦 This is a really interesting project. Thank you for the tip on keeping pastes from drying out.
Thank you Alison, I’m so pleased you seek out inspiration on your travels.
Your dragonflies look like they are fossilized in amber. I really liked watching your creative process for this art journal page. Thank you for sharing your artistic nature with us all. ❤
This is stunning! In Arizona there are large areas where there is copper in the stone. You see all the beautiful greens and teal mingling in the stone. Your amazing creation is much like those copper mines. Your video was not too long, I drank in every minute. 🌏🌿🌟
Thank you Julie, I’ve never seen copper running through stones that must be beautiful.
This page is wonderful! I was mesmerised by the whole process. Like you when I left school (1957) I was presented with very limited options. Bank or office were my choices, being considered too clever for factory or shop, not clever enough for anything intellectual and my parents were poor so I had to go to work. When I think of what I would have loved doing and been good at! I am now intrigued to watch Kylie's video. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my, It struck my funny causing me to laugh out loud and spit my coffee when you said , "the universe made a bad decision." I do so enjoy doing my crafting while watching you for company. You make me smile and lift my mood. What a wonderful world we live in that we have the gift of our crafts and the sharing of joy. God love and bless you
Thank you Anne and sorry about the coffee. Lol
The pronunciation of Mod Podge gave me a giggle. I have the same problem and my daughter has given up correcting me. Love your fossil creations and your story about the “career advisor”. It is tragic how often that happens. We are all grateful that you didn’t allow that beginning limit you. We could have been deprived of all the Ceri creative wonder.
Lol……..I think I’m becoming famous for using the wrong words or incorrect pronunciations
I do look up all your older videos. I found this where you spoke of becoming an archeologist. I'm glad you didn't. Also glad your teachers didn't know what they were talking about. We would have lost SUPER hours of watching you craft. Not everyone is an artist. Crafters a plenty but not with variety we get from you. Thank you so much. Enjoy your videos.
Thank you Naomi
Geri Absolutely Beautiful! I loved the beginning piece before you started on dragon flies! Amazing and inspirational video. Thank you 🙏
All right, let’s dig a hole and see what’s in it.
I love that🖤💚🖤
Love the dragonflies!
That turned out amazing Ceri. I totally agree that the teal was what it needed. I saw Kylie's video and your video definitely complimented hers, but you both did your own spin on the process. Thanks for sharing and keep staying safe!
Wonderful, glad you enjoyed both our pieces.
I love the way the dragonflies turned out.
I am laughing so hard! Well, the universe made a bad decision. Thank you for all of your wonderful creative ideas.
Really nice. I have watched a lot of Kylie Coo. You be you, just as she will be herself. I always liked the saying that "No one can do you, like you do you."
Fabulous Marilyn.
The teal was just the perfect addition. And I call it modge podge too! Love your pages.
Thanks so much Joyce.
I enjoyed learning more about you Ceri and you got me giggling quite a bit too. You are so sweet and wonderful to reach out to Kylie and a true creator leader. Your spread is gorgeous you have done such a lovely job. Hugs our Arty Friend Ceri your Texas peeps P&M!
I’m so pleased you liked it, I’m still on the fence as it isn’t how I saw it in my mind but it was important to me to show the real process no matter the outcome.
@Ceri Griffiths Pretty much everything I make fits that description... I have to the notion it is exactly as it needs to be 💖 our minds have other materials on hand hahahhaah
Well done Ceri!!!!wonderful..love it. Love it love it.the teal realy did the job.what a wonderful creative talent you have..thankyou so much for sharing.😄
Thank you so much Angela
Love you tutorial as you work. Dragonfly’s are also my soul animal. Or insect as the are. Thank you for sharing. Love this art page. Keep arting always.
Thank you Lorie.
This turned out beautifully, Ceri. I especially love the color combination in the dragonfly on the far right page.
Thank you
Ceri, this is a fabulous piece of art! It is amazing seeing your creative processs at work. You truly are an incredible artist! Thank you for sharing. So very generous of you. 😊
Thank you so much!
I love history also, been filing all of my grandfather’s life works chronology- I have things from 1800’s through 1975! And your story about the archeological dig - our daughter (31 now) wrote a book in 3rd grade - the princess who wanted to be a paleontologist. 🤣. She is in the Air Force now! Thank you again for another video showing the workings of “Ceri’s brain”! 💕
Thank you, your filing process must be fascinating I’d get so side tracked reading things id never get it completed, and your daughters book must be a treasure.
Gorgeous pages. Love ❤️ the turquoise. Hugs 🤗 DarvaDee USA 🇺🇸
Thank you
I absolutely love everything about this Ceri!!! OMG THOSE DRAGONFLIES!!! AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing luv! I really enjoyed watching you here, as usual. ♥️😘🤟🙏🥀🦋🐉🪰LOL!!!
Thank you so much.
@@CeriGriffiths BTW, I achieved my Bachelor of Science in Anthropology at Florida State! 😘
Thank You so much for sharing your art page. Your page is beautiful. I also watched Kylie Coo. Thank you for sharing her you tube channel.
Thank you and I fully believe in sharing talent when I find it and Kylie is certainly talented .
Love Kylie! Been a fan for a few years! I absolutely adore your take on her project. 💕
Thank you that pleases me.
Lovely to see the NZ theme in that work of art as I am a Kiwi. You are an inspiration in whatever you create and share. Loving it all, thank you so much for sharing and being you!
Thank you I have very fond childhood memories of NZ.
Your warm/hot color palette provides a unique perspective!
Thank you Sandy
Your dragon fly art work is amazing! The pages are beautiful. Thank you for sharing😌
You’re welcome Marilyn
👍👍This turned out really cool! I love finding fossils and am delighted with the idea that we can make our own. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Debbi, I’ve an idea based on this project that I’m going to try to film as a spin off.
@@CeriGriffiths Great! I'm looking forward to that. And because I'm silly, I'll probably have to fossilize something weird and inanimate.🤣
This is Gorgeous Ceri. Love the result. Outstanding work. Thanks for sharing . From Denmark. Will watch again.
Thank you so much!
There were so many things I could have been too, but like you, never knew the options existed. I ended up as a sewing teacher with my own school in spite of sighing and eye rolling from my sewing "teacher". At 74 I have tried just about every craft and now trying to use up excess supplies by making junk journals.
Lol….if you were a sewing teacher I bet your life is full of fabric supplies to this very day,
Wow! What a transformation.
Just lovely.
Thank you Jayne.
Most people call it Modge Podge!!!!! Youe pages turned out beautifully!!!!!! Love the way the different colors mixed and flowed. It was like a science experiment!!!!! I didn't know what to expect next, but it was a pleasure to watch...as usual!!!
Thank you Betty, I’m still not sure how I feel about it.
You did a great job of this Ceri especially the stack piece on the left hand page. I'm glad you got the accidental connection to New Zealand. I live in Cambridge NZ but was born in the far North. I am also glad you were pleased with the result. Thank you for a good video which really showed your process in depth.
Thank you Jan, you live in a beautiful part of the world.
I started to watch this video last night. Paused you and watched Kylie’s first, and then came back to you. I stopped for the night before you added color to the dragonflies. Came back this morning to finish and see the final….I just wanted to tell you when you are contemplating your next color, I am usually saying the same color that you choose. For example, when you added the green, when you said it needed another color, I also said green, just before you said green. I really enjoyed seeing this come together.
That was so much fun! And it turned out gorgeous! ❤
They actually should have named it Modge Podge! That sounds so much better 😊
Lol….and then my life would have been so much easier.
Ceri, this is so cool. Love how the dragonfly’s sunk back into the page. The blue definitely was what it was missing! Great job⭐️
As always, Thank you for sharing all of your talents.
PS. You would have made an amazing archaeologist!!! You are so detailed with everything you do. I love it!! Never change. ❤
Thank you Wendy, sometimes the universe just has other plans.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you work through this spread. It turned out wonderfully!
Thank you
Wow! I love this piece! Watching your pieces develop is fascinating!
Thank you very much!
No worries, Ceri. It's Modge Podge to me as well. It simply rolls off the tounge much nicer I think. :) Absolutely beautiful job you did here! Love it so much! Thanks for Sharing!
Thank you
What a great page! I just love watching Kylie, she is such a joy. I understand the adding and subtracting of color. Makes me nervous sometimes, but in the end I normally prevail. You sound like me, as I will be working on a project, and then ideas come to me. Thank goodness for imagination. Love to do splatters. Your also very neat, that I need to work on a bit, my hands would have been a mess, lol! Stunning work!
Thank you Judy.
Ceri, I so enjoyed your video today. I was unhappily having to lay down in bed because of not feeling so good, watching your video and then fall asleep mid video only to wake up and realize that I missed some. I think that I must have played your video 3 or 4 times! I found it nice to have a calm voice talking, and your beautiful pages blossoming as I watched to be so calming. Now that I'm on this side of the yucky stomach, I'm going to have a big play in my studio. This was truly inspiring, thank you so much!
Thank you Katheryn, glad you’re feeling better.
Absolutely beautiful! I love this and am going to visit Kylie’s channel. Keep being you, you are the real deal!!!
Gentle bear hugs xx from Arizona
Thank you Lora. ❤️
This is absolutely fantastic! I get to learn something new every time I watch your videos. I wish I could purchase your lovely artwork. 🙂💖
Thank you Corla lovely to hear from you.
I love the teal Ceri. It turned out justbeautiful
I did watch Kylie Coo's video, very nice idea. I love your rendition of the dragonfly as well❤
Thank you
Awesome! Love the results. I follow Kylie and am part of her FB group also....Love her!
She’s a lovely lady.
Its never to late to follow your dreams! Go on digs!
Beautiful! Always appreciate ding able to watch and listen to your creative process. Best, Kathleen
Thank you Kathleen.
I absolutely love dragonflies. This spread is stunning! When you grabbed the teal , my first thought was Yes, and the way it mixed with the yellow….
Thank you Dawn
As I watch more and more of your videos, I find we have many similarities! I also wish I would have known I could be an archeologist...I love watching Yorkshire fossils you tube videos. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. I can relate to so much...including OCD and perfection...it often hinders my creativity. You are so amazingly talented!!!
Thank you so much and I’m not sure if you know but Dragonflies are truly significant in my life.
@CeriGriffiths I love dragonflies...I collect all sorts of things that have them on it...oh and I am a librarian....so your comment about books made me happy!!!
STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!! The blue & greenish-blue give the appearance of turquoise stone in its natural state. Copper lends itself to blue turquoise & iron(reddish) lends itself to green turquoise...so amazing that you used both of those colors too!! Loved hearing your story of being on an archeological dig!! (it's on my bucket list) In 7th grade, my science teacher took us fossil hunting at a quarry; I found some fern ones! 😊 I know dragonflies hold special meaning for you...they do for me too!! 😉
P.S. Earlier today before I watched your video...I saw a dragonfly on the deck of my house.
Thank you Debbie
Dragonflies always appear for some reason when you need them. Sometimes it’s just not apparent why.
You DO Certainly Feel your art, Ceri. Love love love this!!! Such nice memories that built you up to this gorgeous piece. YOU’RE A SUCCESS IN MY BOOK!! Always a delight..... and for that I am grateful. 🌿🌿🌿
Sally thank you so much for your kind words.
Wow!! Loved watching your process and the end result was sensational ❤❤
Thank you so much Carolyn.
Gorgeous! I love dragonflies!
Absolutely amazing. My sis always calls it Modge Podge too. Everyone knows what she's talking about and we know what you are too. Keep on.
Thank you Janet
Very lively, pretty. Luv dragonflies.
Me too, thank you
Wow! I stayed for the whole process. Well done.
Thank you oinks much Chuck.
Absolutely love what you have done here. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Sharon
Loving Welsh Indiana Jones! You are giving life with your comments.
Hi Ceri!
I love Kylie! I have watched her for over a year along with her creative partner Nina Ribena.
I really think you outdid yourself with this one! Every time you debated on a different color I kept saying blue...lol. because it was the final touch on your base layer. Another time, to get the sandy look add paint into your grit paste. The paste was fine but hard to change color after it was dried.
Your layers in collage on the left were so beautiful I actually ohhed and awed out loud!
I almost wish you had done this on something frame-able it's just so inspired! Love! ❤🌿🦋❤
Thank you Laura, I am considering recreating the fern panel again but this time to be framed.
As soon as you added the turquoise I loved it!
Linda my gut was right and thank goodness I followed it.
Greetings from British Columbia, Canada everyone! Mr. Griffith I find your videos interesting, gorgeous and informative. In the dim recesses of time, my great grandparents left Wales and wound up in Manitoba.
I always find it fascinating how far the Welsh have travelled around the globe along with the Irish, definitely a nation of travellers.
Loooooooove this!!! I had to giggle... people are so funny!
The decoupage GLUE is modGE podge, and this particular BRAND is Mod Podge. Thank you for a superb video. Btw, I am a huge Indiana Jones fan 😅
My "nortorious" friend, I really love watching your process.
Thank you Joan.
It was wonderful seeing the process and the transformation that resulted in such beautiful pages. As always, I appreciate how you share your thoughts and reasons for making the choices you make. Thanks so much!
Thank you and you’re welcome Heather.
Well, I'm very happy that you're an artist with a UA-cam channel, love watching the things you create. 😊👍❤️
Thank you Deb
I’m older than you, but I also considered archeology as a career, but stuck with illustration and graphic design. I wanted to draw the finds as they did before photography pushed drawing out of the picture (I know, really bad). It is such a shame you didn’t get better career advice, but Archeology’s loss was our gain. I also watch Time-team. I love it! I have Welsh and British ancestors. Having gone through 4 years of Trump and realizing 1/3 of my fellow Americans chose to politicize a pandemic not caring about the health of everyone else, I’d immigrate back if I was younger!!! I also love Pete Beard’s “Unsung Hero’s of Illustration”, my first love, and Dr. Kat.
❤️ Shirley
Thank you, i fully understand.
Love it Ceri, my grandaughter is very artistic also, shes 19 but she can look at our pets and paint them. I on the other had I'm the type where all my pieces come out of my head. And I dont always have a plan, it just turns out like it does. And I'm quite happy with it. Take care.
The dragon fly fossils video.
Beautiful... I love the live leaf. Nice.
Thanks so much 😊
Simply gorgeous! I love the colors and how you kept pushing though your anxiety. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, I won’t be beaten by anxiety if I have a choice.
Oh so beautiful! That color of blue you used really brought everything together. Thanks for the link to Kylie Coo. She is brilliant. I cannot wait to see the fern piece if and when you do it.
Thank you
So lovely! Your videos are a joy to watch! I wonder if you ever made a video about your foliage? Your container had wonderful things in it!
It’s own my list Angelina but the list is very long.
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing your spin!
You’re welcome Sandy
Thank you. It is beautiful. I especially love the topper.
Thank you, I’m thinking of remaking the topper as a framed piece for my craft cave.
It's amazing how we have thoughts for our future and where we actually end up! I believe with all your creative talents, you are where you need to be.
Barbara I fully agree I think the universe had plans for me and I’m one the right path.
I did like the addition of the teal and you did a great job of editing!
Great news, thank you
Ceri: two good looking pages. Well done! Carol from California
Thank you
Looks awesome Ceri. TFS Hope you have a great day. (Oh, just want to add that I have used Mod Podge to glue down dried ferns and it works great. FYI: I also used homemade clear gesso to knock back the shine of the Mod Podge)
Great ideas, thank you
Oh my gosh. I was just amazed with the transformations that this went through to get to the end. It is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you Nancy, for the longest while I thought it wasn’t going to work and then when I added the teal it started to at last come to life.
Absolutely lovely! 💯
Hi Ceri. This is Shirley from New Orleans. Love these journal pages. I'm interested in learning how to do this. I'm learning a lot from you!
Thank you Shirley, enjoy your artistic journey and hopefully I’ll be able to give you useful hint and tips along the way.
What a journey, it came out beautifully! Sometimes it's hard to translate what's in your minds eye, show off...lol 💜
Thank you
This is stunning! I love watching your videos!
Thank you
What fun! I enjoyed what you created! Thank you.❤️
You’re welcome Grace.
This is stunningly beautiful! I love it!!!
Thank you so much!!
I am in the U.S. I love Time Team!! For Christmas last year my daughter got me the book, Drawing Somersets Past. Illustrated by Time Teams Victor Ambrus. Fantastic book
That is awesome
I have watched Kylie Coo and Nina Ribena for years. Love her accent and her creativity. On a side note: I mentioned to you that we were going on an Alaskan cruise for our anniversary. Six days into the cruise, I became very sick with Covid. We returned yesterday . Our trip of a lifetime was disappointment personified. The first few days we were able to see Denali as the weather was perfect. But then downhill from there…
Oh Nancy, my heart goes out to you, I’m so sorry.
Nice job. I saw Kylie’s video too, and I wanted to give it a try.
Have fun creating.
Following along in your conversation....here in the states we had guidance counselor's in school (class of 82). I was invisible in high school (add to that an absentee parent) therefore wasn't advised of the potential of my own future. Sadly I floundered through life trying to find my place. I was self aware enough to know I was crafty...but to what extent I didn't know. I also had my favorite shows to watch - history channels - love the Smithsonian channel and Discovery when they had shows doing digs. I remember watching a special when I was a teen on Petra and wanted to be an Archeologist after that...lol I will definitely go check out Kylie's video but I love dragon flies and just LOVE what you are doing here. I think I will try this as a single stand alone piece...worried the book page will be too heavy for the book it's in. The collage piece is totally my aesthetic and I love it.
Thank you Danielle, I’m also going to try the dragonfly fossil in a single shadow frame.