While I’ve enjoyed the past several weeks of wrecking, this was the first week that I felt a little stuck around it. Not as inspired to crack my book open. Wanting a bit of a break from all the creation/demolition. During the creative process this can be thought of as the dip or a lull. I’ve noticed that in this pause, I’ve been renenergized around some other projects. I’m thinking that now might be a good time to mail the journal out to myself (one of the activities I’ve been avoiding since I’ve been so attached to it). We could probably use a break from each other for a few days!
I’ve been avoiding the “sticky” page, because well, it’s sticky/yucky. I’m also afraid that ants are going to invade my journal when they smell the honey and maple syrup!
Last week when I visited the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, I picked up an old UC Berkeley newspaper from 1974. I clipped an article for my “random newspaper”page from it. I used to work at the UCLA Daily Bruin and that’s where Brian and I met, so I had a bit of nostalgia using a college paper.
I had fun practicing some handwritten type with the “four-letter word” page.
Perhaps having more ideas of how to wreck this journal will inspire me next week!
I have to say that the most excitement for me around Wreck This Journal this week came from my hilarious friend Connie. She conducted her own brilliant awards ceremony video – you must check it out. I’m super honored to be the winner of the “Cute as a Cupcake Wreck This Journal Dirty Footprints Studio award” and can’t wait to get my page from this creative chica! Thanks, Connie!
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hola fellow awardee!
i’ve been in a week long lull vis a vis the journal -
next to me your ‘stuck’ week seems highly productive.
i especially like the illustrations for your more ways to
wreck this journal. And I admire your perseverance
in the face of stickiness…i haven’t gone there yet….
Hey cute cupcake – more cuteness! Beautifully creative!
I really like the wrecking idea drawings! But the other pages are beautiful too.
For someone in a “lull” you’ve done some pretty cool stuff. I love how you illustrate everything!
And I so Heart the Depot for Creative Reuse! Maybe one of the top ten things I miss about Ca!
Totally fabulous!
Congrats on the kewl award!
you always know how to wreck it good
How do you manage to make the sticky page so cute! That’s a gift, Jenn. Seriously.
What a great way to honour your energy by letting the mail take over the wreckage for a bit
Oh my goodness. This is the second person besides me with a slow wrecking week. Maybe it’s a known phenomenon? Anyhoo, you made some cute pages regardless! Watch out though, you might get it back the next day the way I did. Talk about a shock! LOL Happy Wrecking, and Here’s to WreckItUp Energy!!
Love the four letters word page … ! Well Done!
For a lull – you managed to do all kinds of creative gorgeousness!!!
I wasn’t able to get a copy of the book here in the UK so I am watching this book ground with a great deal of envy!! I’m hoping that your lull gives way to sparkling inspiration!!
XO
p.s. I’m one of the UK folk Sus bought the kits for!! I can’t wait – will report back to let you know how it goes!!
xo
Congratulations on the award from Connie! She’s right. Your journal is cute like cupcakes!
You’re totally cute as a cupcake. and your journal is too.
I really like how you made the potentially yucky sticky things page look so cute!
Your four-letter words page is Outstanding! I love different fonts/styles of handwriting.
Fun! Congrats on your award!
I’d like to know how you keep your sticky page from sticking to another page?
Nice list of wrecking as well.
Such pretty wreckage… I love those 4 lettered words:-)
Awesome wrecking! I like your illustrations that go along with your list of other ways to wreck your journal.
wow I love your pages! The artwork ……very very nice!
oh, what fun, i am a bit late to wreck this journal however, feel so inspired to make my own!
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