How to turn Unwanted 12"x12" pages into ten backgrounds 

Please don't stop doing these basic videos. I am not a newbie, but just LOVE the template. I have not seen the plastic wrap trick before. Thank you!

Poor flower, it was so pretty!! TFS and thanks for ample time to get a screen shot!!

To any new people, welcome, you're in for a treat! Ceri, I just adore watching you work and create magic. I'm so glad you share

I watch these videos over and over and catch something new each time.

👁👁 CERI: THANKS FOR THE 12” TEMPLATE - am adding diagram to my Binder‼️ Since I am 79 yo & the last of the original family members, I will make a journal of “remembered moments.” It is to honor the most amazing, creative, humble, strong-minded, delicate, forward/advance thinking, fun/funny, constantly kind, female, ever... ❣️my mother❣️ Praying I live long enough to create and leave it to my only son and to his one and only son ... my one and only grand child 💞 🙋‍♀️Thanks dear dear man 💖 for sharing your time & talent plus teaching ability - I now understand the concept of what a “journal” can BE and what it can DO ❤️ Forever grateful, your loyal fan 🙋‍♀️ in Arizona🌵 USA 🇺🇸 April 2022

Omg Ceri! That template is a game changer for me! Love watching you and your great ideas. I love that in the journal world we always get to learn new ideas from fellow crafters!

Dear Ceri, I’m a newbe around this journaling art community, ( so 'thank you' too for acknowldging us newbes') I feel so grateful and amazed by your lovely gentle willingness and methodology of sharing, I adore it. The free flowing approach to starting and in particular the template is a magical key to getting going on this art journey. And if you are ocd then I guess I am too because everything you say makes perfect sense to me. Thank you so much for your guidance, I will now go off in search of more of you. Namaste.

Such a fabulous video, my friend! Love the template and always enjoy an “ugly paper” make over! And…you gave me a tear. You’re too kind, dear Ceri. Love you, my friend! ❤️

Hello Ceri I have only just joined you on RU-vid. Would like to thank you for giving me a new hobby. I have been retired since June last year. And I been drawing and painting on and off for years. I needed a change. All the best for 2024, look forward to following you. Xx

You brought back some childhood memories for me too Ceri! We never had a washing machine either and I also used to turn the handle on a mangle for my mum but not so much for clothes, more for sheets and blankets. It is always good to see how each crafter vary basics and get inspiration. Thank you for sharing!

Mr. Finkel from the British Museum is collecting all Journals from around the world because it is history. He does have a U-tube channel where he explains why it is important to save these journals. I think this is a wonderful idea because history is not just about war, it should also include how people lived their daily lives. Love your ideas Ceri!!!

I've only just found your channel and am impressed! I love the idea of using up some of the "unusable" 12 x 12 papers. I know we've all fallen victim to the 12 x 12 packs that have maybe 3 or 4 designs that we can't live without but then we're left with a LOT of pages that just won't work for us. This is an ingenious idea! I'm primarily a card maker but I've decided that 2023 is the year I'll get back to my favorite art form - mixed media. I love to make journals so your ideas will be so useful. Thank you for the inspiration!

I’ve used so many of your ideas, especially the eight-pocket 12x12! You’re always so good at explaining and your neatness is so welcome!

You manage to give us so much info in each of your lessons. Thank you!

I’m a newbie and appreciate you taking the time to make something for those of us who are going through some of the nervousness you talked about. I also don’t like my own handwriting, but my family members tell me I’m too hard on myself. I totally relate. Thanks so much for expressing what many don’t express.

Very grateful Newbie here. Off to play!!!! The screen shot of the template ... brilliant!

“Little bit of gossip from me” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️‼️‼️love it!!!

I am so glad I found your channel. I am new and learned so much in such a short period of time. I will be coming back routinely. Thank you so much for considering beginners!

Thank you so much for posting. Love how your instructions are easy for me to follow ❣️❣️

I’m a newbie, 😊👋🏻 November 2023, and loving all Ceri does here on RU-vid. You are such an inspiration to all who enjoy creating. Thank you!

I am new here as well as to making journals. I love the template as well as the direction for what to do with the unwanted 12 by 12 papers. I am watching different artists create at this point with the goal of creating backgrounds, pockets, and other ways of displaying for future generations the plethora of ephemera left to me from past generations. I hope at least one member of each generation shows an interest in the stories and genealogy as well as all the little bits and pictures that can be tucked into handmade books.

I have been making tags like this for years, but I never tire of watching others make them, and also, you taught me to think about making a template. I usually willy-nilly cut randomly, but I like this extra step. Thanks for sharing!

Again, Thank you for thinking of us Newbies 😆 Love this arrangement. I appreciate you for sharing this with us Ceri❤️

You made it look so easy…….and it was………as a creator that often wants all my pieces perfect…….love this piece……let’s me work outside my comfort zone and still have my 12x12 piece( that quite often never will be used) not become a wasted sheet! TFS.🤗🤗🤗

THANK YOU ❣️❣️❣️ I’m a new subbie and new to junk journaling 🤗 you make everything look so effortlessly beautiful ❣️❣️❣️ I took a screenshot of your template and can’t wait to get started making ephemeral little masterpieces ❣️❣️❣️ Lol! Again, you’re much appreciated 💜💜💜

The template is a wonderful idea Takes the pain out of deciding where to cut.

You are the first creator that has explained the advantages and reasons for mass making , that has made sense to me. I am neurodivergent ( or neuro spicy) and the idea of focusing on one thing makes me anxious. But your process doesn’t feel so restrictive. Now to tidy up my creative space and start a few processes that will make creating journals a little faster and more enjoyable. I think you understand the anxiety of perfectionism better than anyone else on RU-vid! Thanks for your realism and kindness. I must also say that I appreciate the bold colors you sometimes use- I resorted to making my own backgrounds because I couldn’t find intense colors that make me happy. Love the whole vintage / Victorian look, but too many cabbage roses gives me 1980s flashbacks! Thanks to you and your subscribers for being supportive, curious, friendly, and a safe place to become the creators we are all meant to be. Warm wishes to all from Colorado Springs, Colorado- USA.

I'm glad you revisit things for us, and I'm glad you mentioned not filling the journals so full, I truly would want the person who receives it to be able to use it. 💜 The template for cutting and the tag corner template are brilliant!

I love how you “explain “ every step!! Fabulous! and thank you for your great work and sharing.

I know this video is a year old,I’m very late to the party, but I love it! Thank you! Love your channel!

I'M learning so much from you, Ceri!!! Systematicity, process, details of deciding the process!!!

Ceri! The template is brilliant. Loved every minute of this sow’s ear into silk purse video! Hello from California, USA

I just love the way mine turned out, and love the journal cards and tags so much, will definitely be doing this again ❤

I am very happy how calmly you told this page. Now I'm starting to understand. How beautiful you can make this.

I’m that new person to this hobby you’re talking about ! I started making cards then tags but I wanted to make my own backgrounds. I started on this journey of cards only just before Christmas so these videos are wonderfully creative. ❤🇦🇺

YES PLEASE, all the tips & tricks you got under your sleeve !!

Ceri, I just love the look of this 12x12 background...simple but just elegant looking. Thank you so much!

I have no idea how I got to your page, but I'm so glad I did. I'm new at this and I love listening to you and watching you. I would have never thought of this!!! Thank you!

The newbie here appreciates the beginner info!!! I’m still figuring a lot of things out!!!

Hello Ceri! I love watching you create! I'm going to try turning the page as I glue down, what a wonderful idea. Thanks for pausing and letting me get a couple of snapshots so I remember the sizes and all the places I can find you. Hugs from Monroe, Georgia. USA

Thank you for sharing everything Ceri. The way you did that made me feel less intimidated to do a master board of any size. Again thanks.

OMG! I love this idea, the template is genius! I get very scatterbrained when crafting so having a guide is really going to help keep me focused. Great idea, great video Ceri! Hello from Boston :)

I really appreciate your teaching and explanations that give is the thinking behind how you do something!

I love your tips! I cut an old plastic charge card as a tag template & am thrilled. Just eliminated a frustration point. Thank you.

I love what you were saying about your handwriting. I’m the same and I have Children and Grandchildren. I can remember going through my Mothers things after she was gone and hanging on to everything she had written . So I think what you said is very wise. ! Thanks for the reminder 👍

Awesome tutorial! I laughed when you talked about Mom's carrying damp cloths in bags, my Mom gave us "spit baths", LOL spit on a tissue. She figured Mom spit was okay.Love your videos.

This is a great video for us "newbies" thank you 😊

I am a newby and love watching your videos. I learn something from every video.

What a pleasure hearing you ! It takes me more than 50 years ago, when I went to see my granny for my holidays in Southampton. Her way of talking was like yours, same style same words same particular idioms (tickle in the throat for e.g.) that I haven’t heard since. When I watch your videos I'm a little bit at home. Now I’ve lost all practice and vocabulary and the « Oxford » way of speaking is the only one I can understand. Thanks so much for this « madeleine de Proust ».

Thank you for a relaxing and stimulating video. I have only been looking into scrapbooking for a very short time after making cards for about 6 years. So the level was perfect for me. Your whole persona was so natural and your instructions so very clear. I thought it was brilliant. Thank you very much.

I am a newbie to your channel and I’m so excited to be here. I’m in south Australia and about to embark on a journey of helping my 8 year old twin grandsons to make their first junk journal…so having some basic videos are great AND by a male is even better so thank you. Thank you very much

Very systematic approach thus lessening the time to make tags and pockets. Thank you so much.

Mister Ceri this is a BRILLIANT technique! You've made it so nice and neat looking. You're a great teacher, and this is something I am going to start using. So many tips here, I love this kind of tutorial! ❤️

I’m new to journals never pulled a gelly print so sincerely thank you. I’ve collaged and been an artist all my life but what you do is foreign to me. Thank you for sharing.

I'm the newbie in the bunch! Thank you for making these videos! I'm binge watching you now :)

I am new to journaling and but have been crafting for years..... l love it and I truly am grateful to all who post videos.. .I am learning so much about how and what tools are out there......i am just soaking it all in and soon I will be creating something....teehheehee cant wait. good thing I am retired. so thank you thank you....

Thank you, Ceri, for the lovely video. I do have a few "hideous" 12 x 12 sheets from otherwise lovely paper packs. Now I know what to do with them. I love how calming your voice is. It lends itself to a serene crafting environment. And thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your talents.

It turned out so beautiful! It’s amazing that you made so many pieces out of the same page. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you for doing this. I hope you do more of these because it is very helpful; I appreciate it. It came out lovely!! --Thank you for sharing!!

I've just discovered your video & like you said during it - we're all at different stages. Thank you for explaining so clearly

I'm new to all of this and this is one of the best videos I've seen! Thanks so much for taking us "newbies" into consideration when you explain what you're making. I got a lot of great tips to incorporate into my crafting 😊❤

LOVE the template and the small one for the tag trimming. The background you created is lovely. Always love watching your videos, you are a great instructor in what ever you are teaching us. Thank you!

Love these basic videos....👍😊🇨🇦. I recall helping my mother with washing in same way...🤗

You know, you are saying that you hate your handwriting, I don’t particularly like my own hand writing either, but, if you just think of someone that loves you so very much, has a touch of something that you cared enough to write on, they will cherish it forever. Just a thought…🤔 Love this idea that you are doing to use up the old. LOVE the darling tissue paper over the texts!❤️🌸❤️🌸

Thanks for sharing the 4x4 cards. I love to watch you work. I learn more and more tricks and tips. You help me just jump in and go, not worrying

Perfect timing! I just came across some honestly ugly ladybug paper from 30 years ago (never throw anything away cuz you'll just need to buy it again later). Now I know what to do with it. It has a white backing, but a bit of stamp pad pouncing and stenciling will fix that. I just discovered you yesterday and went to the craft room to create several book page tags, pockets, belly bands. You are a genius! Thank you for the inspiration. Now, if you could teach me to clean up after myself...

I really loved watching this. It's giing me so much insperation!

Hi, I’m a newbie and I’m so thankful for your videos.

Love this idea! Never seen anything like this and I watch a lot of video! Thanks so much

Thank You Ceri! What an incredible way to create and utilize bits and paper that would normally just sit there. Love seeing your art come to life💜💜💜

This video is just crammed with advice, tricks and inspiration. I'm going to have to go back through it several times to get my notes done with the time stamps! Our minds work so much alike. When you started talking about cutting up I thought -- I'd do a template for that. Brilliant idea to place the cut items back on the template to keep track of what it is. I really like that card template for snipping corners. I don't do journaling but all your ideas can apply to what I do. Thank you for taking the time to do a video that's well narrated, shows end-to-end process and is very engaging to listen to!

Thank you Ceri for teaching this. I did enjoy it and learned a few new things. I love making ephemera.

Your template is genius! this is such a fun tutorial for repurposing unwanted papers

Thank you!! Brand new journaler here, appreciate you don't assume I know anything 😊

Thanks, Ceri. I love this 12x12 series. I’ll definitely be doing this. Thanks.

Very helpful video, Ceri. I'm particularly impressed by the template. Screenshot taken and I'll jot your idea down in my idea book!

These are beautiful! The template is such a good idea so there is no waste. I love your mass make videos. My sister and I made your numbers ephemera and the master sheet for tags, this week. It was so much fun! Next week we are on to your faux stamps. Now I need to find some really nice napkins and tissue paper! LOL Thank you for sharing your talent with us. :)

I made a few templates awhile back. It helps get the most out of your 12x12 paper. Love & hugs to you and Biscuit

Such good use of those unwanted 12x12 love the results. Yes the template is a fab idea thank you….and snap I have the same guillotine which I just love love & it was a present from my daughter, one of my most loved and used items.

I love this idea Ceri…. No waste.

Love this! So simple but so elegant! Thank you!

Love this!! Shared with my daughter who is just getting started!! Thank you for all you do!! 🤗❤️🤗

Great video! I always find 12 x 12 papers that I know I will never use, so this is a great idea! I love how you made so many with 1 page. They were also beaufifil!! Thank you for sharing!!

Great idea, Ceri! Yes those not so desirable 12 x 12’ s....... just didn’t want them to go to waste. Hooray for that template! Another inspiring video. Thank you, Ceri! 🦋🦋🦋

Hi! I made (copied your) a template this weekend and made lovely journal cards/tags! This was a great tutorial! Thank you Ceri!

You are brilliant! I love the template! I always struggle when cutting up a background.

Ceri, I just love your basic background videos!

Yep, new subscriber so I love whatever. Simple, complicated, I love it all!

Great ideas. I was cutting numbers while watching using a 12x12 I don’t like. I loved the template. Thanks. Also watched grounding paper dolls while tidying the bedroom.

I just found your video on making journal cards from 12by12 ugly paper! What a great idea, and so easy. Thanks for sharing 😊

I'm the newbie - thanks for posting this because I have a couple of old 12x12s that I dont like so much anymore but can't waste.

Appeals to my maths brain, thank you 👍👍👍

I just revisited this video and have recreated a template like yours which really helps divide up some of my master boards, Thanks!

Yes, here I am. Me I am fairly new. Thank you for this video. Absolutely love it.

It's MY first time to see this! Thank you very much!

Your templates are genius! And as always, your end result is beautiful! Thank you.

Thanks Ceri! I’m one of those newbies you are talking about. I so appreciate these videos and the template is so helpful. Too often I have to rush to take a screen shot or rewind to just the right spot so it’s great that you give ample time to get the shot. Hugs from KY, USA

Thank you Ceri, for a most fascinating tutorial! I love the project and love your store card template that you made! So clever.

newbie here. This is just genius! thank you so much for sharing!!!!! These are wonderful ideas and things i can actually do LOL

Hi, I'm one of the newbies! Thanks for this, looks like I'm a winner finding you. Now for some binge watching 🥰