Oh Ceri! This was such a beautiful video in every way. I loved hearing about your life and seeing you represent it through your art. The journal spread is just gorgeous! Thank you for your kind words! You’re right…I did tear up. Brave is not a word I would use to describe myself, so your using it in the description of the beginning of our friendship touched my heart. Thank you for the gift of this video, my friend. I will revisit it over and over. Though we’ve never met in person, you are a dear, dear friend and I treasure our friendship. Love you, dear Ceri! 🤗❤️
Gayle you are loved and admired by so many, you should read some of the comments on my video.......know you will always be loved and supported, although there were concerns about you and the ballerina on the same page. Lol ❤️
@@CeriGriffiths I’ve been reading them and liking many, my friend! Such fun to see others celebrate our friendship. This little swap was such a delight in so many ways. Thank you again, Ceri! 🤗❤️
Ceri, you MUST finish your book and use this collage on the cover. What a wonderful visual representation of your life, and quite moving. How blessed you are to have inspirational people such as Gayle in your life, and how blessed this community is to have you both, as well as so many others, to inspire and encourage us.
My first visit to your channel Ceri and it certainly won't be the last! Thank you so much for sharing your life and for the inspirational work you created, what a wonderfully talented person you are!! I can definitely understand why you and the amazing Gayle are connected in friendship and perhaps one day we may see a video of you and Gayle together.
Ceri, I’m sorry I’ve never watched your channel before but I’m glad I did today because I got to hear your story and watch you collage these beautiful pages. I do watch Gayle all the time and she talks about how wonderful you are, all the time and she’s right. I too think your wonderful, and I will be watching more of you. Thanks for being in this crafting world and inspiring us.
What a beautiful demonstration of putting a collage together as a visual representation of story and emotion. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself, Ceri! Gayle must feel truly honored to have been so gratefully acknowledged. 🌹
Oh my goodness, I was almost brought to tears hearing your magnificent story. You truly have lead an amazing life. It is so special to hear about the close bond you and Gayle have; both of you are a true joy to listen to and so inspiring to us here on You Tube. Thank you for sharing this fabulous collage, it's your journey in life all put out there in your creative style. Loved every moment of it.😊
Thank you Linda, when I was filming I was obviously in that zone or mood but when I watched it back even I was surprised by the emotions it invoked in myself. Sometimes it’s good to create with emotions.
LOVE the "Patchwork of your Life"!!! Thank you for sharing your past & present journey w/ us...looking forward to your future!! I was so excited to learn that you & Gayle were doing this challenge together!! I adore her so much, & it's because of her, that I found you...so grateful!!! ❤🤗🙏🏻 Please continue to write your book!! 📖🖋 I so LOVE butterflies & that memory of yours caused me to choke up!! 🦋😢
I had to smile when I saw the white Crest bag. My dentist sends me home with a toothbrush, paste, and floss in one of those bags, and I save them for junk journals.
Hello this is beautiful. I am so excited about the way you and Gayle decided to this. I feel as if you are a inspiration to me because Gayle talks about you a lots. I have some of your digital and very much enjoy them. Have a wonderful and blessed day.
Thank you, Ceri for being so open with us! You are a beautiful soul! Gayle is a lovely lady. Her voice is so kind and she laughs so often I find it uplifting!
I am actually "speechless". This could be made into a documentary for television... The collage work is so ELEGANT and it perfectly represented your life story. Gayle, are you still standing? What a tribute! I wept when I saw this~ We love you Ceri, and may God Bless you in all of your endeavors. Betty
Betty thank you, I’ve kept everything about me so secret for all of my life for fear of judgement that now I’m finally getting to a place where opening up and revealing the true me, although tough, is a breath of fresh air and the right thing to do.
Oh Ceri! Such a wonderful picture of your life! I really loved spending this time learning more about you. You know I have often said sometimes it feels like my life was loved in segments. OK this is who I am, then ok this is who I am now. Because I've been some what a very different person with very different people and jobs a situations. Including going to college at 36 and completing 3 degrees. So it struck a chord with me. I knew that we seemed like we could be friends in real life. We just roll with the punches and rise from the ashes!
Thank you Laura, I often joke I must have been a Phoenix in a previous life but I think I’m more a chameleon in this one, ever adapting, I feel it’s how we survive the best.
I also have an affinity for dragonflies 😊💜 Thank you for sharing your journey so far. I can understand the reinventing... especially with the massive changes the past couple years. Thanks to Gayle for introducing me to your channel. 💜💜💜💜💜
I loved watching you collage and hearing the story of your life! Quite inspiring! You need to write that book and yes, you already have the cover! Your description of Gayle made me start to tear up, it was so sweet!
My first time watching a "Ceri Video"! I do enjoy the artist who talks a lot in their videos...so the audience can follow the thought process. Ceri you are inspirational....thank you for sharing.
I love your art, as I always do. Thank you for sharing some stories of your life with us Ceri. Watching Gayle's videos everyday has helped me through some difficult times the past couple of years. She always brings happiness to the day. I learned of you through Gayle as well, and was overjoyed when you began posting videos. I look forward to everyone of them. Thank you again for sharing your talent. Take care and God bless.
Hi Ceri. What a joy to watch you work and hear your story. I have watched Gayle for a long time, but today was the first time I've seen one of your videos. A perfect one for me to see your exchange with Gayle! You both do super-amazing work. Can't wait to go back and see your past videos and those moving forward! Thank you for sharing.
I’m so glad that I watched Gayle’s video and she introduced me to you. You are amazing! I’ve subscribed and look forward to watching all of your posts. Gentle bear hugs xx from Arizona USA
I loved hearing your story and watching you create this beautiful collage. However, when you said (of the ballerina), "She can't go on the same page as Gail, they'll argue," I laughed so hard I had to pause the video.
Ceri, you have lead such an interesting and full life already, and I'm sure there are so many more beautiful memories to come your way! I am an admirer and follower of Gayle for many years, so I completely understand and share your appreciation for her! She is a lovely soul who spreads so much kindness through this community! As are you, Ceri! Thank you for telling your story through your beautiful art, and honoring Gayle along the way! It touched my heart 🙏💕
Thank you Janny, I wanted to let Gayle know how much she effects peoples lives by doing what she does, I’m not sure Gayle appreciates how much she helps by just being there with her positive and kind outlook on life.
Fabulous job! You have had a very big and interesting life so far and I am sure you are not done yet! Lovely tribute to our dear friend Gayle, you are such a sweetheart! Beautifully done work of heartfelt art! 😊💖😊
Astounding beautiful spread Ceri and sharing the story behind what you did really made your video wonderful!!! I could have watched and listened!! I'm the family story teller and the jack of many trades. I wouldn't change a single thing in my life because I am a sum of my means. I love my life the good bad and ugly made me who I am. I've been watching Gayle for a few years and she has been a huge influence on me too. TFS my Sweet Friend in the box!! 🐞✌️🕉️
I enjoy watching your videos and I especially like this one. You have taught me a lot about layering. Being also a viewer of Gayle's videos, I appreciate your friendship with Gayle and the creative knowledge and inspiration that you both share. It takes a risk to be an artist of any type as we open ourselves to vulnerability. It is a risk worth taking as we grow in our art form. Thank you for sharing.
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this video. You are somewhat of a master collage artist. One of the viewers suggested you should use this as a cover to your book. What a grand idea!!! A definite inspiration to not only the crafters of the world but those who need the courage to keep going! Will be watching more of you! Thanks to Gayle for introducing you to us!
Oh my gosh! This is stunning! 😍. I loved listening to your story. The layering is phenomenal. I have learned so much about creativity. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Hi Ceri. I'm coming over from Gayle's channel. I really liked what Gayle did with your supplies, and I loved your collage and how you symbolized your life with the materials. It's so nice that you paid a tribute to Gayle too. Your story was not boring at all. You SHOULD write a book if you can write as well as you can tell a story. Gayle was so sweet to send you all of those Tim Holtz supplies, and you were great to send her all that lovely lace. I have subscribed and look forward to watching your past and future videos.
Ceri, Thank you for sharing your history. A fascinating life you’ve lived and many years to go. Totally enjoyed the collage and how seamlessly it’s come together. I’m a longtime follower of Miss Gayle and appreciate your appreciation of her. Lovely video! Nancy from League City, Texas
Love the piece you’ve made…love the story behind it! Gayle definitely is well represented with your Timmy little girl. New subbie. Can’t wait to catch up on some of your past videos!💕
Thank you Mary, yup the Timmy girl was the right choice for me, delicate and precious just how I feel about Gayle. Thank you for joining me on my journey.
Loved the collage process and "autobiography" that went with it. You really have the gift of making collages. (Gayle has done a lot for the journal community...and enjoyed your swap with each other.)
I am totally new to your channel. I have only been following Gayle for a couple of weeks, I just found her! She is amazing! I have very much enjoyed meeting you! I found your video and process delightful! Wow, you have been blessed with a very unique life, so many different experiences! I am looking forward to looking at your past and future videos, and learning from you! Blessings ❤️😊
You're awesome Ceri! I'm so glad I'm getting to know you through Gayle Agostinelli! Your collage is gorgeous and your story is amazing. Thank you for sharing! I'm from Michigan, USA and am a retired Registered Oncology Nurse. Thank goodness for the arts, we all have stories, Ceri. These are the things that have made us who we are. I always have told my boys "when things get tough, the tough get going" and all experiences "Build Character"! Loved everything that you've done.
Ceri ... I am a displaced baker due to the pandemic (although not formally trained) But I believe, like you that most people's lives' have many ingredients and some more than others 😉 It was a very interesting way to do a video collage, I enjoyed it immensely and it turned out lovely. Gayle is a treasure because she has such a kind heart and shares openly with her viewers and has been there for us. Many of us that are alone are not with the crafting community. So my appreciation extends to you also for being there. I agree it is a brave thing to put yourself out there ❣️ You earned yourself a new subbie 🤗 Hugs from Michigan ❄️
Ceri…I am speechless. There are no words 😶 such a beautiful challenge for the two of you. Dragonflies are my mothers favorite too 💜 What a beautiful friendship celebration 🎉 and a perfect month to have a celebration journey challenge.
Ceri, I so loved watching you work and listening to your story of your life. It is so interesting learning about the things artists have gone through to get where they are. Gayle was my first introduction to junk journaling and unfortunately I have yet to start my channel. I am working towards an Etsy store but I am caretaker for my mom several weeks a month and she lives an hour and a half away from me so when I am home there are other things that require my attention. Oh well, one day I will have all the time in the world and I need to enjoy my time with her!! Continue with your beautiful work. Vicky
Hi Vicky, I lost my mum three years ago and I’m so grateful I spent time with her talking, laughing and just doing stuff, those are now treasured memories. You’re Etsy store will happen but it will happen when you’re at the right time in your life. Good luck.
I know why you and Gayle are such good friends, you are BOTH brave! Thank you for sharing yourself and your creative abilities, Ceri, you are a treasure!
What a beautiful story of your life and wonderful journal pages to match!... you've had a very special and interesting life, Ceri. I know you will continue to delight many in everything you pursue ... thank you Ceri for a very special video, indeed!
Thank you I think we both want people to just be nicer to each other, there’s enough nastiness in the world and it’s about time we tried to change that.
This was a very moving video. Surprisingly after having watched you for some time now, I could see in each element, a part of you coming through. I felt that the butterflies also sort of pictured the many new beginnings you have experienced. You inspire the creativity we all need. Thank you for sharing some of yourself.
Thank you, Ceri, so very much for sharing this video as well as your story - it touched my heart, made me think, and gave me a chuckle (the ballerina and "young Gayle" would argue LOL)... I hope you do get to write your book - I would love to read it!! Thanks again for the video! ~ Karen
This ,as is always the case, is a fantastic work of art and telling your story of such an amazing life with ups and downs and the drive to rediscover yourself is a lesson that many young people need to hear. I hope you do finish that book someday.
This is my first time with you thanks to Gayle who I follow. I'm now following you and can't wait to watch more. This was beautiful in so many ways. The best to you from Northern California.
Hello, I just came over from Gayle's channel. She was doing your 5 item challenge. You were on my bucket list to come over a watch your RUclips channel. Because I like what she has shown of your items. I came at the perfect moment because I got to know you all in one video. I've been watching Gayle for three years or so. She was talking about her soon to be born tenth grandchild. She called him "double digit". . Thank you for sharing your artistic talent. I look forward to watch your videos. From Oregon USA. Was Air Force brat. Was able to live in Germany for most of my high school years. Had grandparents that own a dairy farm, so learned what hard work was . Since dairy farming is 365 days a year, with very little sleep. My grandfather always said that he didn't run the farm. The farm ran him. The farm animals, crops, maintenance of the farm told him what he needed to do everyday. If you ever write that book, I'd want to read it.
Thank you Linda, I’m also a navy brat and an airforce brat my father was never very good at commitment so we moved at least once a year sometimes not even bothering to fully unpack, I guess that’s where my travelling spirit was born.
I love the stories, the art, and the love. I was having a rough morning and this was nice to watch during my self imposed time out. Love&hugs to you & Biscuit.
Ceri, What a Beautiful Collage! I think the little girl you picked out as Gayle is perfect. I found you through Gayle quite a while ago. Gayle is a great inspiration to us all. I watch her videos daily, she has us spoiled. Enjoyed so much hearing about your interesting life. ❤️ So happy you do what you enjoy and continue to express yourself. I always look forward to learning from your videos🥰❤️Thank you for all you share. Much Love Cynthia ❤️🥰🙏🏻
Both of you are so awesome & so talented. Ceri, this is a beautiful page & such a tribute to your friendship to Gayle. I can see her as that little girl too!! Hurry up & finish your book. I'm 72 & want to read it!!! Your life has been so interesting. Love to hear you talk.
Ceri: you are a breath of fresh air. Gayle mentioned you again in her video. This time I decided to go see you work. Surprisedly, I got an autobiography from you, while watching you create. It was fascinating. And I might add, your work was definitely unique. Enjoyed it immensely. Carol from California
Oh my, I thoroughly enjoyed listening and watching this video, hearing about your life and challenges you overcame and turned them into successful endeavors ❤ Loved your Memory Collage and the neat things your Dear Friend, Gayle sent you ... BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤ Thank you ... very much appreciated ❤❤❤
This is a great layout. Tribute to you & Gayle. I've come from her channel & really enjoyed your work & story about your life. Thank you for sharing your story.
Very interesting Ceri. I loved hearing your life story. You are no longer just a voice or hands in a video to me. But now I "see" the whole of you! Thank you for sharing. 😊
Hi Ceri, I came over per Gayle’s suggestion and now am a new subscriber. Gayle touches my heart as well. I love your art journal spread. The story behind it is a true treasure. You’ve had a wonderful life journey so far and I love your “Nothing to stop you.” I’m so glad you’ve come to the point to do things that make you happy and that you enjoy. That’s a place I’m learning to be myself. I’m looking forward to your play lists and future videos! Thanks for being you!🤗💕🦋
Thank you Jennie, I’m not completely settled into the real and true me yet but I’m certainly happy with the direction I’m travelling in. Good luck in your own journey.
Dear Ceri, Gayle was the first person that inspired me to try making junk journals. I love her as well. She was also the one who turned me to your You Tube channel. I really appreciate you telling your life story. It was mesmerizing. Your new friend, Joan Noble, Northwoods Journals.
My favourite video of yours so far! I absolutely loved hearing your story. You’ve done so much - you must be absolutely proud of your achievements. ❤Your resilience is inspiring. Every time your life came to a halt, you just found another way to get back on track. I’m so grateful you found your way to art. I hope you continue to get joy from creating. Thanks for sharing 🙏
Ceri, Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. I love how you wove the elements together and the significance they have. I so relate to the planner and anxiety. The events in our lives are amazing possibilities waiting to be discovered and at the very least appreciated. Keep being who you are and continue sharing your gifts and talents : ) Blessings
And all the Butterflies Died, would really like to read the book. Thanks for taking me on a lovely journey through some of your interesting life, and your creation that portrays parts of it. Maria 😊
Oh Ceri, you’ve had such an interesting life. I love this journal spread. It’s absolutely fantastic!! I love all that you’ve done with your life. I think you just gotta do what draws you in. Just like your artistry. Thank you for sharing ❤️
That's what I did! I watched her video and then came and watched yours. This has been fun! Nice way to enjoy a cup of tea on a cold afternoon in Michigan.
Best video you have ever done. We loved hearing about how you have reinvented yourself. You have me beat. I never thought I would see that. Much love sent your way and Gayles. Nice results.
Absolutely lovely! It’s nice to see you working and creating with joy peace and happiness and wonderful memories. I can’t thank you enough for sharing many blessings to you always.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful story and your beautiful art. Your resilience is an inspiration. This is an outstanding video. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Oh, Ceri!!! Rarely have I been so captivated by someone’s story but yours resonated with me totally!!! I do not know why - I am not a dancer or cake decorator (I make a mean Mississippi Mud Cake) nor have I lived world-wide. Love your story and the telling of it while you were creating. Ceri, it was so special - you are a very special man!!! Thank you for a bright spot in my day!!! Sending love & hugs!!! ♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰🌺🌺🌺
Ceri, I really enjoyed learning about your life, very interesting and exciting. Gail seems like an awesome Friend. I love your collage very much. Just gorgeous. Ty for sharing.
Amazing, inspirational and testament of a journey of the life you are meant to live. Thank you so very much for sharing. Love your page and the creativity you bring to the practice of collage. You are indeed a true artist.
Hi Ceri…..I’ve been watching Gayle for about 4years…and she’s such a sweetie. And now YOU! I am so amazed how you can tell a story….your life’s story especially while creating! You are so special and I love your videos!
Your story is so very inspiring. I am so glad that you shared it with us. Beautiful collage especially the elements that represent the important areas of your life. I always enjoy your videos.
I was totally riveted from start to finish! A lovely video, watching you create a beautiful collage, filled with so much meaning and memories for you, and listening to your fascinating life story at the same time. Wow, I feel like you've lived three lives to my one 😂 I admire your courage. For someone with anxieties, you've pushed yourself and succeeded, where many of us would just tuck our heads back in and hide. Bravo! Just goes to show, 'Nothing to Stop You''! We should all heed that! 👏🤗❤
Thank you so much for this video Ceri! What an amazing life…did not want your story and video to end. During this difficult time world wide we are so blessed to have our RUclips friends. I watch Gayle and she often mentions her friend Ceri! Now I will be watching her friend often!! Take care xx
I discovered Gayle only a few months ago and I absolutely love her💗 I've heard her mention and talk about you and I am absolutely grateful to have watched the both of you 💕 The two of you are an inspiration and a wonderful example of beautiful friendship and how people who had never met in person can change and inspire each other. Thank you for sharing
I’ve never seen such a heroic story told through art as this.. I feel as though you’ve given me a special gift to know your story. And I Thank You! I will treasure this gift of knowing you if only through your art. Blessings and Hugs A Thousandfold❣️❣️❣️🥰
Hi Ceri, had to pop over and subscribe. What a wonderful video, thank you, you are awesome . You and Gayle are both amazing and creative, love what you do.
Oh, my goodness Ceri, I did not want this video to end! It was like listening to a really good book and now have to wait for the next chapter to be told. The comment by Linda A is correct, you should use this as your book cover. I found you through Gayles channel and now am a subscriber to your channel. You both have a kindness and joy about you. I have enjoyed your thought process and your creativity. Thank you
What a beautiful creation. I am drawn to the grungy color palette first off. It was fascinating to hear your life’s joys and struggles. We all have stories to tell. Not everyone has someones to hear our stories. I enjoyed this video very much. Thanks
Love your spread and how all the elements symbolise things in your life! A huge THANK YOU for sharing your story! I truly loved listening to that and when you kicked the ceiling I laughed out loud. 🤣 What an amazing journey you've had so far! Thank you! 🦋
What a tribute to important parts of your life and a nice tribute to Gayle as well. It was fun to hear to meaning behind each element you added. You've live a very interesting life with all it's ups and downs. I think the big cog can also represent the wheel of a cruise ship. I really enjoyed this so thank you for sharing yourself.
What a beautiful piece & a very interesting story about many aspects of your life. What wonderful experiences you have lived & are living. Thank you for sharing the idea of the journal for writing down ideas as well as things to do. I often get ideas, buy the items I need to create them & then forget what the idea was for the purchased items. I will start this journal today. Gayle gets my mornings started daily. She is an inspiration.
Ceri, what a wonderful piece of art you have done. I so enjoyed your life, as your traveled down memory lane. You have had such interesting and varied life experiences. Thank you for sharing them with us. Gayle, I can't wait to watch your video with the things that Ceri sent you.
So happy to find your channel Ceri.. what an amazing life story. And such a beautiful friendship you and Gayle have. I love your art and your voice have such a calming effect for me. You’re truly a treasure. Thank you for sharing of yourself and your art!! ❤️🙌🏼🤗
Oh Ceri this is absolutely beautiful! I enjoyed this entire video so much and saved it in my junk journals with so much inspiration list! It’s so refreshing to get to know you better with every new video I watch. I also adore Gayle, we have been RUclips friends for a very long time. You are such a fascinating person… I am now binge watching all your videos. Sending you big LUVnHUGZ, Rita Donnelly. P.s. forgot to say, I loved that hidden pocket!
Oh Ceri! This was such a beautiful video in every way. I loved hearing about your life and seeing you represent it through your art. The journal spread is just gorgeous! Thank you for your kind words! You’re right…I did tear up. Brave is not a word I would use to describe myself, so your using it in the description of the beginning of our friendship touched my heart. Thank you for the gift of this video, my friend. I will revisit it over and over. Though we’ve never met in person, you are a dear, dear friend and I treasure our friendship. Love you, dear Ceri! 🤗❤️
Gayle you are loved and admired by so many, you should read some of the comments on my video.......know you will always be loved and supported, although there were concerns about you and the ballerina on the same page. Lol ❤️
@@CeriGriffiths I’ve been reading them and liking many, my friend! Such fun to see others celebrate our friendship. This little swap was such a delight in so many ways. Thank you again, Ceri! 🤗❤️
No, thank you it’s been an absolute joy to be involved in this project with you.
Dear Ceri! Magnificent life story, thank You for sharing! You're multitalented indeed!
I just LOVE that you and Gayle are working on this challenge together! I am a fan of you both.
Ceri, you MUST finish your book and use this collage on the cover. What a wonderful visual representation of your life, and quite moving. How blessed you are to have inspirational people such as Gayle in your life, and how blessed this community is to have you both, as well as so many others, to inspire and encourage us.
Thank you Linda, and that’s a brilliant idea of using the collage image as a cover, fingers crossed I finish the book.
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My first visit to your channel Ceri and it certainly won't be the last! Thank you so much for sharing your life and for the inspirational work you created, what a wonderfully talented person you are!! I can definitely understand why you and the amazing Gayle are connected in friendship and perhaps one day we may see a video of you and Gayle together.
Helen..........Gayle and I will make it happen one day and we’ll video it all for you guys, fingers crossed fate will allow it.
Ceri, I’m sorry I’ve never watched your channel before but I’m glad I did today because I got to hear your story and watch you collage these beautiful pages. I do watch Gayle all the time and she talks about how wonderful you are, all the time and she’s right. I too think your wonderful, and I will be watching more of you. Thanks for being in this crafting world and inspiring us.
Karen its an absolute pleasure to share what I know, experience and learn, thank you
What a beautiful demonstration of putting a collage together as a visual representation of story and emotion. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself, Ceri! Gayle must feel truly honored to have been so gratefully acknowledged. 🌹
Denise I think Gayle was surprised and is unaware of the effect she has on people, her quest for kindness is working.
Oh my goodness, I was almost brought to tears hearing your magnificent story. You truly have lead an amazing life. It is so special to hear about the close bond you and Gayle have; both of you are a true joy to listen to and so inspiring to us here on You Tube. Thank you for sharing this fabulous collage, it's your journey in life all put out there in your creative style. Loved every moment of it.😊
Thank you Linda, when I was filming I was obviously in that zone or mood but when I watched it back even I was surprised by the emotions it invoked in myself. Sometimes it’s good to create with emotions.
LOVE the "Patchwork of your Life"!!! Thank you for sharing your past & present journey w/ us...looking forward to your future!! I was so excited to learn that you & Gayle were doing this challenge together!! I adore her so much, & it's because of her, that I found you...so grateful!!! ❤🤗🙏🏻 Please continue to write your book!! 📖🖋 I so LOVE butterflies & that memory of yours caused me to choke up!! 🦋😢
Thank you Debbie, when I was filming the butterfly section I must admit I got a bit emotional myself as it’s such a vivid image I’m my memory.
I had to smile when I saw the white Crest bag. My dentist sends me home with a toothbrush, paste, and floss in one of those bags, and I save them for junk journals.
"And all the butterflies died..." Wow! So many layers. Totally resonates with me and my life too. Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome, everyone has a story to tell and life is definitely more interesting than fiction.
@@CeriGriffiths Great comment!
Hello this is beautiful. I am so excited about the way you and Gayle decided to this. I feel as if you are a inspiration to me because Gayle talks about you a lots. I have some of your digital and very much enjoy them. Have a wonderful and blessed day.
Thank you Vanessa and have a fabulous day yourself.
Thank you, Ceri for being so open with us! You are a beautiful soul! Gayle is a lovely lady. Her voice is so kind and she laughs so often I find it uplifting!
Thank you Vicky, yes Gayle is one of those souls that lightens the day’s burdens.
I am actually "speechless". This could be made into a documentary for television... The collage work is so ELEGANT and it perfectly represented your life story. Gayle, are you still standing? What a tribute! I wept when I saw this~ We love you Ceri, and may God Bless you in all of your endeavors. Betty
Betty thank you, I’ve kept everything about me so secret for all of my life for fear of judgement that now I’m finally getting to a place where opening up and revealing the true me, although tough, is a breath of fresh air and the right thing to do.
Oh Ceri! Such a wonderful picture of your life! I really loved spending this time learning more about you. You know I have often said sometimes it feels like my life was loved in segments. OK this is who I am, then ok this is who I am now. Because I've been some what a very different person with very different people and jobs a situations. Including going to college at 36 and completing 3 degrees. So it struck a chord with me. I knew that we seemed like we could be friends in real life. We just roll with the punches and rise from the ashes!
Thank you Laura, I often joke I must have been a Phoenix in a previous life but I think I’m more a chameleon in this one, ever adapting, I feel it’s how we survive the best.
I also have an affinity for dragonflies 😊💜 Thank you for sharing your journey so far. I can understand the reinventing... especially with the massive changes the past couple years. Thanks to Gayle for introducing me to your channel. 💜💜💜💜💜
Thank you Holly and welcome.
I loved watching you collage and hearing the story of your life! Quite inspiring! You need to write that book and yes, you already have the cover! Your description of Gayle made me start to tear up, it was so sweet!
Thank you Ronda, I meant everything I said about Gayle she unknowingly helped me on my journey as an artist.
@@CeriGriffiths Gayle is such an awesome person and crafter!
My first time watching a "Ceri Video"! I do enjoy the artist who talks a lot in their videos...so the audience can follow the thought process. Ceri you are inspirational....thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome.
I love your art, as I always do. Thank you for sharing some stories of your life with us Ceri. Watching Gayle's videos everyday has helped me through some difficult times the past couple of years. She always brings happiness to the day. I learned of you through Gayle as well, and was overjoyed when you began posting videos. I look forward to everyone of them. Thank you again for sharing your talent. Take care and God bless.
Thank you Pat and I’m pleased you like my videos, I hope never to disappoint.
Hi Ceri. What a joy to watch you work and hear your story. I have watched Gayle for a long time, but today was the first time I've seen one of your videos. A perfect one for me to see your exchange with Gayle! You both do super-amazing work. Can't wait to go back and see your past videos and those moving forward! Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome Donna and thank you.
I’m so glad that I watched Gayle’s video and she introduced me to you. You are amazing! I’ve subscribed and look forward to watching all of your posts.
Gentle bear hugs xx from Arizona USA
Thank you Lora and welcome.
I enjoyed every moment of this video and love what you have produced. I also have a lot to thank Gayle for x
Thank you Sue
Hi Ceri! Great video! TFS your back story. Cool collage pages too!
You & Gayle are both so awesome! Happy Creating!
Thank you
I loved hearing your story and watching you create this beautiful collage. However, when you said (of the ballerina), "She can't go on the same page as Gail, they'll argue," I laughed so hard I had to pause the video.
Yup....I don’t know why I said that but then that’s just how my imagination works, thank you for watching.
Ceri, you have lead such an interesting and full life already, and I'm sure there are so many more beautiful memories to come your way! I am an admirer and follower of Gayle for many years, so I completely understand and share your appreciation for her! She is a lovely soul who spreads so much kindness through this community! As are you, Ceri! Thank you for telling your story through your beautiful art, and honoring Gayle along the way! It touched my heart 🙏💕
Thank you Janny, I wanted to let Gayle know how much she effects peoples lives by doing what she does, I’m not sure Gayle appreciates how much she helps by just being there with her positive and kind outlook on life.
Ceri, this collage turned out beautifully. You and Gayle do such fascinating work. Thank you for sharing 🤗
You’re welcome
Fabulous job! You have had a very big and interesting life so far and I am sure you are not done yet! Lovely tribute to our dear friend Gayle, you are such a sweetheart! Beautifully done work of heartfelt art! 😊💖😊
Thank you Laurette, I’m so happy I did this as the collage will bring back precious memories in the future.
Hi Ceri, Beautiful collage which I enjoyed watching; as well as listening to your life story. Thanks for sharing. Happy creating!
Thank you Dee
Astounding beautiful spread Ceri and sharing the story behind what you did really made your video wonderful!!! I could have watched and listened!! I'm the family story teller and the jack of many trades. I wouldn't change a single thing in my life because I am a sum of my means. I love my life the good bad and ugly made me who I am. I've been watching Gayle for a few years and she has been a huge influence on me too. TFS my Sweet Friend in the box!! 🐞✌️🕉️
Thank you.
Fabulous Ceri, thank you for sharing so much of your life's journey. Your collage is beautiful. I hope you do this again.
Thank you Heather, I may do this again.
I enjoy watching your videos and I especially like this one. You have taught me a lot about layering. Being also a viewer of Gayle's videos, I appreciate your friendship with Gayle and the creative knowledge and inspiration that you both share. It takes a risk to be an artist of any type as we open ourselves to vulnerability. It is a risk worth taking as we grow in our art form. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Ann, I feel at 62 I’m just beginning to find my true self at last.
Beautiful & inspiring Ceri and a lovely tribute to our wonderful Gayle 💞
Thank you Jackie.
Such a great challenge! Loved hearing your story! Hears to giving it a go! Beautiful collage!
Thank you and yes just give it a go, it’s only paper and glue after all.
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this video. You are somewhat of a master collage artist. One of the viewers suggested you should use this as a cover to your book. What a grand idea!!! A definite inspiration to not only the crafters of the world but those who need the courage to keep going! Will be watching more of you! Thanks to Gayle for introducing you to us!
Thank you that’s so kind of you to say so.
Oh my gosh! This is stunning! 😍. I loved listening to your story. The layering is phenomenal. I have learned so much about creativity. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Hi Ceri. I'm coming over from Gayle's channel. I really liked what Gayle did with your supplies, and I loved your collage and how you symbolized your life with the materials. It's so nice that you paid a tribute to Gayle too. Your story was not boring at all. You SHOULD write a book if you can write as well as you can tell a story. Gayle was so sweet to send you all of those Tim Holtz supplies, and you were great to send her all that lovely lace. I have subscribed and look forward to watching your past and future videos.
Thank you Julie and welcome.
Ceri, Thank you for sharing your history. A fascinating life you’ve lived and many years to go. Totally enjoyed the collage and how seamlessly it’s come together. I’m a longtime follower of Miss Gayle and appreciate your appreciation of her. Lovely video! Nancy from League City, Texas
Thank you Nancy, Gayle is a diamond.
This was so very interesting! Thanks so much for sharing some of the stories of your life and your art.
You’re welcome Heather, thank you for watching.
Love the piece you’ve made…love the story behind it! Gayle definitely is well represented with your Timmy little girl. New subbie. Can’t wait to catch up on some of your past videos!💕
Thank you Mary, yup the Timmy girl was the right choice for me, delicate and precious just how I feel about Gayle. Thank you for joining me on my journey.
Wow, that collage and your life's journey are amazing. I just met you through Gayle, and now it feels like we are friends. Bless you and TYFS.
Thank you Sue.
Loved the collage process and "autobiography" that went with it. You really have the gift of making collages. (Gayle has done a lot for the journal community...and enjoyed your swap with each other.)
Thank you, Gayle and I just wanted to share something with no pressure and we both had fun.
I am totally new to your channel. I have only been following Gayle for a couple of weeks, I just found her! She is amazing! I have very much enjoyed meeting you! I found your video and process delightful! Wow, you have been blessed with a very unique life, so many different experiences! I am looking forward to looking at your past and future videos, and learning from you! Blessings ❤️😊
Thank you Karry and welcome.
You're awesome Ceri! I'm so glad I'm getting to know you through Gayle Agostinelli! Your collage is gorgeous and your story is amazing. Thank you for sharing! I'm from Michigan, USA and am a retired Registered Oncology Nurse. Thank goodness for the arts, we all have stories, Ceri. These are the things that have made us who we are. I always have told my boys "when things get tough, the tough get going" and all experiences "Build Character"! Loved everything that you've done.
Thank you Gloria, I used to live in Chicago so I know where you’re from, thank you for joining me.
Ceri ... I am a displaced baker due to the pandemic (although not formally trained) But I believe, like you that most people's lives' have many ingredients and some more than others 😉 It was a very interesting way to do a video collage, I enjoyed it immensely and it turned out lovely. Gayle is a treasure because she has such a kind heart and shares openly with her viewers and has been there for us. Many of us that are alone are not with the crafting community. So my appreciation extends to you also for being there. I agree it is a brave thing to put yourself out there ❣️ You earned yourself a new subbie 🤗 Hugs from Michigan ❄️
Thank you Josette and welcome I hope your future is bright.
Ceri…I am speechless. There are no words 😶 such a beautiful challenge for the two of you. Dragonflies are my mothers favorite too 💜
What a beautiful friendship celebration 🎉 and a perfect month to have a celebration journey challenge.
Thank you Jennifer.
Ceri, I so loved watching you work and listening to your story of your life. It is so interesting learning about the things artists have gone through to get where they are. Gayle was my first introduction to junk journaling and unfortunately I have yet to start my channel. I am working towards an Etsy store but I am caretaker for my mom several weeks a month and she lives an hour and a half away from me so when I am home there are other things that require my attention. Oh well, one day I will have all the time in the world and I need to enjoy my time with her!! Continue with your beautiful work. Vicky
Hi Vicky, I lost my mum three years ago and I’m so grateful I spent time with her talking, laughing and just doing stuff, those are now treasured memories. You’re Etsy store will happen but it will happen when you’re at the right time in your life. Good luck.
I absolutely love what you and Gayle sent each other, it’s all beautiful, and what a fun challenge.
It was so my heart fun.
I know why you and Gayle are such good friends, you are BOTH brave! Thank you for sharing yourself and your creative abilities, Ceri, you are a treasure!
Thank you but I’m just trying to be the best version of me.
What a beautiful story of your life and wonderful journal pages to match!... you've had a very special and interesting life, Ceri. I know you will continue to delight many in everything you pursue ... thank you Ceri for a very special video, indeed!
Thank you Karen and you’re welcome.
I enjoyed hearing your story, and watching you collage. Gayle is an inspiration, as are you. You both are fun and are so very kind too.
Thank you I think we both want people to just be nicer to each other, there’s enough nastiness in the world and it’s about time we tried to change that.
This was a very moving video. Surprisingly after having watched you for some time now, I could see in each element, a part of you coming through. I felt that the butterflies also sort of pictured the many new beginnings you have experienced. You inspire the creativity we all need. Thank you for sharing some of yourself.
Thank you Linda, this took some doing but I felt the collage reflected a lot of my emotions.
Thank you, Ceri, so very much for sharing this video as well as your story - it touched my heart, made me think, and gave me a chuckle (the ballerina and "young Gayle" would argue LOL)... I hope you do get to write your book - I would love to read it!! Thanks again for the video! ~ Karen
Thank you Karen, I’m think Gayle would win the argument or just collage over the ballerina.
This ,as is always the case, is a fantastic work of art and telling your story of such an amazing life with ups and downs and the drive to rediscover yourself is a lesson that many young people need to hear. I hope you do finish that book someday.
Thank you, I’d like to finish the book but I’m not sure I can put my whole life into words.
This is my first time with you thanks to Gayle who I follow. I'm now following you and can't wait to watch more. This was beautiful in so many ways. The best to you from Northern California.
Thank you Jacki and welcome
Hello, I just came over from Gayle's channel. She was doing your 5 item challenge. You were on my bucket list to come over a watch your RUclips channel. Because I like what she has shown of your items. I came at the perfect moment because I got to know you all in one video. I've been watching Gayle for three years or so. She was talking about her soon to be born tenth grandchild. She called him "double digit". . Thank you for sharing your artistic talent. I look forward to watch your videos. From Oregon USA. Was Air Force brat. Was able to live in Germany for most of my high school years. Had grandparents that own a dairy farm, so learned what hard work was . Since dairy farming is 365 days a year, with very little sleep. My grandfather always said that he didn't run the farm. The farm ran him. The farm animals, crops, maintenance of the farm told him what he needed to do everyday. If you ever write that book, I'd want to read it.
Thank you Linda, I’m also a navy brat and an airforce brat my father was never very good at commitment so we moved at least once a year sometimes not even bothering to fully unpack, I guess that’s where my travelling spirit was born.
I love the stories, the art, and the love. I was having a rough morning and this was nice to watch during my self imposed time out.
Love&hugs to you & Biscuit.
Darcy, I’m sending a virtual hug, hopefully Gayle and I brightened your day a little.
Yes, you both did.
It’s a beautiful spread! And you have lived an extraordinary life! It’s all very interesting. Thank you for sharing some of your life!
Ceri, What a Beautiful Collage! I think the little girl you picked out as Gayle is perfect. I found you through Gayle quite a while ago. Gayle is a great inspiration to us all. I watch her videos daily, she has us spoiled.
Enjoyed so much hearing about your interesting life. ❤️ So happy you do what you enjoy and continue to express yourself. I always look forward to learning from your videos🥰❤️Thank you for all you share.
Much Love Cynthia ❤️🥰🙏🏻
Thank you Cynthia and I’m pleased you’re enjoying my channel.
A beautiful story and pages….thank you for sharing it with us!!!
You’re welcome.
Both of you are so awesome & so talented. Ceri, this is a beautiful page & such a tribute to your friendship to Gayle. I can see her as that little girl too!! Hurry up & finish your book. I'm 72 & want to read it!!! Your life has been so interesting. Love to hear you talk.
Thank you Nanci
Ceri: you are a breath of fresh air. Gayle mentioned you again in her video. This time I decided to go see you work. Surprisedly, I got an autobiography from you, while watching you create. It was fascinating. And I might add, your work was definitely unique. Enjoyed it immensely. Carol from California
Thank you Carol.
Oh my, I thoroughly enjoyed listening and watching this video, hearing about your life and challenges you overcame and turned them into successful endeavors ❤ Loved your Memory Collage and the neat things your Dear Friend, Gayle sent you ... BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤ Thank you ... very much appreciated ❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you Karen.
This is a great layout. Tribute to you & Gayle. I've come from her channel & really enjoyed your work & story about your life. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you and you’re welcome.
Very interesting Ceri. I loved hearing your life story. You are no longer just a voice or hands in a video to me. But now I "see" the whole of you! Thank you for sharing. 😊
Hi Ceri, I came over per Gayle’s suggestion and now am a new subscriber. Gayle touches my heart as well. I love your art journal spread. The story behind it is a true treasure. You’ve had a wonderful life journey so far and I love your “Nothing to stop you.” I’m so glad you’ve come to the point to do things that make you happy and that you enjoy. That’s a place I’m learning to be myself. I’m looking forward to your play lists and future videos! Thanks for being you!🤗💕🦋
Thank you Jennie, I’m not completely settled into the real and true me yet but I’m certainly happy with the direction I’m travelling in. Good luck in your own journey.
Oh and welcome to my channel Jennie.
@@CeriGriffiths 💖
Dear Ceri, Gayle was the first person that inspired me to try making junk journals. I love her as well. She was also the one who turned me to your You Tube channel. I really appreciate you telling your life story. It was mesmerizing. Your new friend, Joan Noble, Northwoods Journals.
Joan welcome and thank you
My favourite video of yours so far! I absolutely loved hearing your story. You’ve done so much - you must be absolutely proud of your achievements. ❤Your resilience is inspiring. Every time your life came to a halt, you just found another way to get back on track. I’m so grateful you found your way to art. I hope you continue to get joy from creating. Thanks for sharing 🙏
Thank you so much
A beautiful telling in words and pictures. Thank you for both.
You’re welcome.
Ceri, Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. I love how you wove the elements together and the significance they have. I so relate to the planner and anxiety. The events in our lives are amazing possibilities waiting to be discovered and at the very least appreciated. Keep being who you are and continue sharing your gifts and talents : ) Blessings
Thank you Diana
And all the Butterflies Died, would really like to read the book. Thanks for taking me on a lovely journey through some of your interesting life, and your creation that portrays parts of it. Maria 😊
Maria one day I may get time to finish it.
Oh Ceri, you’ve had such an interesting life. I love this journal spread. It’s absolutely fantastic!! I love all that you’ve done with your life. I think you just gotta do what draws you in. Just like your artistry. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Thank you Wendy for your kind comment.
That's what I did! I watched her video and then came and watched yours. This has been fun! Nice way to enjoy a cup of tea on a cold afternoon in Michigan.
Catherine, I used to live in Chicago so I know what the cold in Michigan feels like, welcome and stay warm.
Best video you have ever done. We loved hearing about how you have reinvented yourself. You have me beat. I never thought I would see that. Much love sent your way and Gayles. Nice results.
Thank you Rebecca
How brave of you to share so much of you with us! Thank you. You have had an amazing life and created a wonderful journal page 💕
Thank you
With such gratitude I find you an absolutely lovely and genuine artist…thank you ever so.
Thanks so much 😊 Lori
Absolutely lovely! It’s nice to see you working and creating with joy peace and happiness and wonderful memories. I can’t thank you enough for sharing many blessings to you always.
Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful story and your beautiful art. Your resilience is an inspiration. This is an outstanding video. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Thank you.
I love this Ceri, thank you. I'm going to do the same. I look forward to seeing what you create with Gayle's treasures!
Thank you Cori.
Oh, Ceri!!! Rarely have I been so captivated by someone’s story but yours resonated with me totally!!! I do not know why - I am not a dancer or cake decorator (I make a mean Mississippi Mud Cake) nor have I lived world-wide. Love your story and the telling of it while you were creating. Ceri, it was so special - you are a very special man!!! Thank you for a bright spot in my day!!! Sending love & hugs!!! ♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰🌺🌺🌺
Thank you…mmmmmm mud pie.
Ceri, I really enjoyed learning about your life, very interesting and exciting. Gail seems like an awesome Friend. I love your collage very much. Just gorgeous. Ty for sharing.
You’re welcome Karen.
Amazing, inspirational and testament of a journey of the life you are meant to live. Thank you so very much for sharing. Love your page and the creativity you bring to the practice of collage. You are indeed a true artist.
Thank you I’m continually trying to be a better and truer version of myself and I’ve realised I’m meant to create.
What a awesome job. My 1st time watching you. Gayle sent me your way. I will be watching more.
Thank you and welcome.
Hi Ceri…..I’ve been watching Gayle for about 4years…and she’s such a sweetie. And now YOU! I am so amazed how you can tell a story….your life’s story especially while creating! You are so special and I love your videos!
Thank you Tracy
Your story is so very inspiring. I am so glad that you shared it with us. Beautiful collage especially the elements that represent the important areas of your life. I always enjoy your videos.
Thank you Susan.
I was totally riveted from start to finish! A lovely video, watching you create a beautiful collage, filled with so much meaning and memories for you, and listening to your fascinating life story at the same time. Wow, I feel like you've lived three lives to my one 😂 I admire your courage. For someone with anxieties, you've pushed yourself and succeeded, where many of us would just tuck our heads back in and hide. Bravo! Just goes to show, 'Nothing to Stop You''! We should all heed that! 👏🤗❤
Thank you so much and believe me there are days I just hide from the world.
Very interesting stories and wonderful watching your creative process. This turned out fantastic !❤️👏🏻
Thank you Helen.
Thank you so much for this video Ceri! What an amazing life…did not want your story and video to end. During this difficult time world wide we are so blessed to have our RUclips friends. I watch Gayle and she often mentions her friend Ceri! Now I will be watching her friend often!! Take care xx
Thank you Liz and welcome
First time I watched you and I totally enjoyed your life story and watching work. Trust in yourself and God and you will do well in life. God bless!
Thank you
I discovered Gayle only a few months ago and I absolutely love her💗 I've heard her mention and talk about you and I am absolutely grateful to have watched the both of you 💕 The two of you are an inspiration and a wonderful example of beautiful friendship and how people who had never met in person can change and inspire each other. Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much Anna
I’ve never seen such a heroic story told through art as this.. I feel as though you’ve given me a special gift to know your story. And I Thank You! I will treasure this gift of knowing you if only through your art. Blessings and Hugs A Thousandfold❣️❣️❣️🥰
Thank you so much Debbie, my creativity works best if I base it on an emotion or a memory.
Hi Ceri, had to pop over and subscribe. What a wonderful video, thank you, you are awesome . You and Gayle are both amazing and creative, love what you do.
Thank you Kath and welcome.
Oh, my goodness Ceri, I did not want this video to end! It was like listening to a really good book and now have to wait for the next chapter to be told. The comment by Linda A is correct, you should use this as your book cover.
I found you through Gayles channel and now am a subscriber to your channel. You both have a kindness and joy about you. I have enjoyed your thought process and your creativity. Thank you
Thank you Edie and welcome
What a beautiful creation. I am drawn to the grungy color palette first off. It was fascinating to hear your life’s joys and struggles. We all have stories to tell. Not everyone has someones to hear our stories. I enjoyed this video very much. Thanks
You’re welcome thank you
Love your spread and how all the elements symbolise things in your life! A huge THANK YOU for sharing your story! I truly loved listening to that and when you kicked the ceiling I laughed out loud. 🤣 What an amazing journey you've had so far! Thank you! 🦋
Thank you it’s certainly been an interesting life so far.
Five item swap -- WHOA -- that's a box filled with a lot more than five items! No stressing!
Lol......no pressure.
An inspirational gift for me at this time in my life. Gayle is also an amazingly beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
You’re so welcome thank you.
What a tribute to important parts of your life and a nice tribute to Gayle as well. It was fun to hear to meaning behind each element you added. You've live a very interesting life with all it's ups and downs. I think the big cog can also represent the wheel of a cruise ship. I really enjoyed this so thank you for sharing yourself.
Thank you and I hadn’t thought that but you’re right it could be a ships steering wheel.
Oh Cari I love this! ❤ I also loved Gayles video! Great work from you both! Hugs xoxo
We so enjoyed this, thank you
What a beautiful piece & a very interesting story about many aspects of your life. What wonderful experiences you have lived & are living. Thank you for sharing the idea of the journal for writing down ideas as well as things to do. I often get ideas, buy the items I need to create them & then forget what the idea was for the purchased items. I will start this journal today. Gayle gets my mornings started daily. She is an inspiration.
Thank you, Gayle is my daily coffee break.
Ceri, what a wonderful piece of art you have done. I so enjoyed your life, as your traveled down memory lane. You have had such interesting and varied life experiences. Thank you for sharing them with us. Gayle, I can't wait to watch your video with the things that Ceri sent you.
Kathy, Gayle is such a kind and fun person I love her and we’re sound friends.
So happy to find your channel Ceri.. what an amazing life story. And such a beautiful friendship you and Gayle have. I love your art and your voice have such a calming effect for me. You’re truly a treasure. Thank you for sharing of yourself and your art!! ❤️🙌🏼🤗
Thank you Michelle.
Oh Ceri this is absolutely beautiful! I enjoyed this entire video so much and saved it in my junk journals with so much inspiration list! It’s so refreshing to get to know you better with every new video I watch. I also adore Gayle, we have been RUclips friends for a very long time. You are such a fascinating person… I am now binge watching all your videos. Sending you big LUVnHUGZ, Rita Donnelly. P.s. forgot to say, I loved that hidden pocket!
Thank you Rita, any friend of Gayle’s is a friend of mine, thank you for your kind comments.