Back in the fall of last year I discovered a book on Flickr titled WRECK THIS JOURNAL by Keri Smith. So I headed over to Amazon and ordered one for $10. And let me tell you.... this was maybe the best ten bucks I ever spent! I had the time of my life "wrecking" mine. I feel guilty though because I was on a roll with it for awhile... doing pages every day... and then I just quit. I really would like to pick my book up and finish it soon. I am hoping that now that spring is around the corner I will be inspired to complete all of the tasks inside. Once I finish the book I might even want to start a new one and try out some different things in it.
I love the copy I got for Christmas, but I haven't had much time to properly wreck it either (my studio is still not finished, SIGH). Your pics are so inspirational, I think you have the most flair of any journal wrecker I've seen. :^)
Your pictures on Flickr inspired me to order one for myself and one for my sister. I began it with great gusto, then forgot about it! I think I might start carrying it around with me in my handbag, then if I find myself in a boring/waiting situation I will be able to occupy myself! I would love to see you finish it!!!
Hi... my name is Kim Ripley (formerly Sobanski). I am 29 years young and I am from Mount Clemens, MI. My passion lies in art, photography, and creating jewelry. I graduated from Wayne State University in Dec. 2005 with a BFA in photography. I would have to say that I have been an artist my entire life. I think I was born with a crayon in my hand.
When I am not busy creating I enjoy other things. I love thrift stores, antique shops, and yard sales. I have always got my eyes open for strange, tacky, and kitschy things. I am also obsessed with searching out Ebay and Etsy for neato finds!
Which leads me to my next interest- found objects. I collect found items (photos, letters, shopping lists, etc.). I am a huge fan of Found magazine and I even have a 2-page spread of photos and a letter in Dirty Found #2!!
I am currently married to the love of my life~ Joe (we've been together since Nov '99). We have a daughter, Chloe Pearl, who was born in December 2009. We also have one min-pin dog named JoJo.
We hope to make it out to Vegas someday and get out of Michigan.
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I finished one copy and started another. I have pretty much not done any for a month now - having issues finding the time!
Even looking at these photos I remember how they inspired me to buy a copy! :)
I love the copy I got for Christmas, but I haven't had much time to properly wreck it either (my studio is still not finished, SIGH). Your pics are so inspirational, I think you have the most flair of any journal wrecker I've seen. :^)
Your pictures on Flickr inspired me to order one for myself and one for my sister. I began it with great gusto, then forgot about it! I think I might start carrying it around with me in my handbag, then if I find myself in a boring/waiting situation I will be able to occupy myself!
I would love to see you finish it!!!
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