I think I have finally gotten into this project with all the gusto I believe it was meant to entail. Let's just say, in regards to the book, it was a pretty violent week *grin* Allow me to explain...
since obtaining this book, I have had an uncontrollable urge to drill holes in it. So yesterday I grabbed a 1/2" countersink bit and had at it. It took some doing, especially since I was trying NOT to drill through my hand as well (imagine the staining the blood would have left LOL), but eventually I got through all the layers and now the poor thing can no longer lay shut.
Another fantasy I have held on to is the desire to tie the journal to the back of my van and drive around with it. So after the holes were in place, I tied a rope through it and to my trailer hitch (yeah, mini van with a trailor hitch, don't ask) and drove it around the block. Granted, I was somewhat careful...I did want to still have the journal when I was done, so that I could continue with the wreckage fun. But after a 25 mile an hour tour of my neighborhood, this is how she looks....
Even after I drove over the book several times, this is still the worst it got. Tough little book!
I tore out the page and crumpled it...now it will be used to staple or glue back in where directed.
I burned it, trying not to burn my deck down at the same time as a small gust of wind blew up suddenly and I had a little more trouble than I should have blowing it out. I like the way this one looks.
On the way to Cinncinatti the other day, I documented time passing...this was rather amusing, picking out ridiculous little tidbits to put in my chronology...like Johnny Cash sings a Boy Named Sue and someone's vanity plate. Oh, and in the end, I tore out the paper airplane page and threw it into the back of the van. I think it's still there.
So there's my bit of destruction for the week. And now I want to send out an offer to those of you also on the journey to Wreck this Journal...there is a page that instructs us to give away our favorite page. I have three favorites. If interested, be one of the first three people to respond (with an email address somehow attached to your comment) in the comments to this post, and I will trade you one of my favorite pages for one of yours. Then we can staple or tape or glue the exchanged page into our own journals and continue the fun. So, who wants to trade? I will get back with the first three responders by email on Monday and we'll exchange details. Oh, and just for fun, the first one to request a trade will also receive a free copy of Robin's lovely zine A Handmade Life, in which I was lucky enough to have a few pieces published.
Enjoy your weekend!
Okay, I started Wrecking This Journal but then moved on to other things. You have inspired me to continue to wreck it!
Also, thought you might like to play in my newest Creative Challenge! Come see!
xxoo Robin
Posted by: Robin | August 04, 2009 at 11:46 AM
How did you feel when you discovered the drive hadn't done much damage to the book? I gave mine a little rough treatment this week and it barely showed a dent, much to my surprise. I felt a little, um, consternated! LOL
Posted by: Barbara Martin (@Reptitude) | July 01, 2009 at 02:07 AM
give me a drill, i want to join you!!
Posted by: judi parker | July 01, 2009 at 01:04 AM
I love the holes, the driving, and the paper airplane event --- but I'm loving the time passing page. A Boy Named Sue! Love it!!
If you still need a third for the favorites thing, please include me! Kirby3131(at)gmail.com
Posted by: Kristin | June 29, 2009 at 05:46 PM
That's my girl, but thought I tought you not to destroy your books. Guess I have failed.
Glad you are having fun with your project. Keep it up. Maybe I can see it in its current state soon.
Love ya anyway .
Mom
Posted by: v reynolds | June 28, 2009 at 04:06 PM
I do admire the hole drilling. I couldn`t drill a hole in a wall and absolutly not in a book. :)
-elin-
Posted by: elin janne | June 28, 2009 at 12:56 PM
I love that you are able to not just give away one page but three! Lovely brave wrecking!
Posted by: Rose | June 28, 2009 at 08:50 AM
I love your "time passing" page. I like all of the details you put here. I drilled mine, too - but did not have the right size drill bit - now you've let me know what size I need!
Posted by: amateur-in-art | June 28, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Love the holes you drilled. I also took my book for a drive. So much fun right? Love your wreckage!
Posted by: Leana May | June 27, 2009 at 10:36 PM
HOLEY WRECK, BATMAN!!!
love what you've accomplished.
Posted by: magpie | June 27, 2009 at 08:45 AM
What a joy to see fellow wrecker are becoming more daring! You go girl!! :)
Posted by: Hybrid J | June 27, 2009 at 07:36 AM
fun, fun, fun!
Posted by: Janet | June 26, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Drilling and driving -- living on the wild side I see.
Posted by: Cynthia Shumaker | June 26, 2009 at 04:20 PM
lol..I love what you did to destroy your journal...the holes just made me laugh!!! I'd love to trade a page with you...I've just started and haven't got my favourite page picked out yet but but the time we trade I know I will have. My email should be attached with my comment.
How inspiring that you took it for a drive!! Tough little book...it's almost indestructible!!! :)
Posted by: Sherry | June 26, 2009 at 03:50 PM
It's fabulous! : )
If you tore the pages from the printer's binding on the book, maybe you could do your own cool little DIY binding job and string some twine or ribbon, or maybe metal binder clips through the holes in the book!
Posted by: michele | June 26, 2009 at 02:57 PM
Your book looks a little bit like a person now, maybe a zombie, with hollow eyes! Resurrected from the dead, after all the stuff you put him thru! Good job.
Posted by: Lisa | June 26, 2009 at 02:29 PM