A White Tassel and a Naked Lady...

Week two of Wreck This Journal was trickier than I thought. Now I have to confess to being a wimpy wrecker.

How hard can it be to fill a two-page spread with all things white? I rummaged through all my junk and found a tassel, buttons, tags, an unprinted address label, a silk rose bud and bits and pieces of a paper doily. Cool stuff... but boring as hell.

White is nice, but shouldn't be left standing alone. Pink, being my favorite, would be just right for a little splash of color.


It still looks a little too prissy to be in a journal of mass destruction. But I like it anyway.

My next attempt was showering with my journal.
Take I:
I propped my journal upright behind my shampoo after I turned the water off. Only a small amount of water wicked up the pages. What a cheat! What a wimp!

Take II, Day two:
I propped my journal upright behind my shampoo, but it wouldn't stay in place.

Take III:
It was obvious what had to be done. So... standing there in all the glory that my nakedness would allow me, I quickly gave the spine a firm snap. Ouch! It hurt me more than the book, but at least it was more manageable. Another mission accomplished: Cracked spine. Yeahhhhh!

Take IV:
I propped my journal upright behind my shampoo and turned the water on full force. I turned my back, trying not to care how wet the pages were getting. When I finally did have enough courage to peek, I was pleasantly surprised at the waviness of the pages and the random water spots.


Click on the above photo to enlarge, so you can see that I really wasn't cheating this time!


Refreshed and rejuvenated, my journal and I are ready to take on a new week of wrecking, with all doubts and inhibitions washed down the drain. Hopefully!

I have to admit, though, there's something really weird about taking a camera to the bathroom with you.

See you right here next Friday.

Don't forget to check on other Journal Wreckers at Jamie's. You'll find some pretty creative juices flowing over there!