You should have been there

I recently picked up one of these journals and fell in love with the whole concept, and all that the book stood for. Then I had the best idea... 

So I ordered a stack of them and gave them to my family last night. With ice cream...to ensure happy faces. I told them that I'd love for them to work in their journal...and wreck it (like the instructions tell you to) and then present them to me on my upcoming birthday.

At first the books were put to the side (oh no). They were all moaning on the inside and dreading it...I just knew it. But one child picked it up, peeked inside, and started reading the content out loud. "It says to poke holes in this page and to tear up this page!" Curiosity got the best of them...soon they all had their noses in their journals to see what it said. I couldn't believe it!

Didn't take long before they were ALL scribbling, doodling and tearing into their journal.

I was amazed.

Keri Smith has done a wonderful job with Wreck This Journal. I love how her book appeals to young and old and guys and girls....teens even. Especially teens!  And to drill sargeant-ish husbands! Art appeals to everyone. In our sporty family...my interests often take a backseat, so it's going to be great watching this all unfold. Keri has a new book out any minute. I can't wait to see it.

And I can't wait to see my family's journals on my birthday!!! Seriously! I can't stop smiling when I think about it...

Comments

[Zita - Mlle Magpie]

A most wonderful idea, Teresa!

[Pixie]

I have this book and it took me *forever* to actually get started. I just couldn't seem to wreck it! lol. But I'm enjoying it now...it's cool and freeing and the no rules in ONE place of my life is pretty darn exciting. :)

[Delaney Gates]

Oh, I've been wanting one of those!! What a great idea to gve them to your family to give back to you!

[Scrappincheryl]

I may have to copy you on this - brilliant! You will treasure them forever!

[Heather]

I love that journal, it's load of fun!

[Rose Brier Studio]

What a great idea! I think my family might get into the fun of this!

[Sheila at Halo Hill]

What a wonderful idea! I'm glad you'll have those wonderful memories forever! Bet you can't wait for your birthday!

[patti mullican]

What a fantastic idea! Hope you'll share how it all turns out. Enjoy!

[Jeanne]

I think this journal is such a great idea! Your children are old enough to LOVE this. I am excited for you!!!

[Cindy]

You always find the coolest things.

[campsusie]

Gosh, what a brilliant idea!
What treasures you will be collecting soon!

[holly]

O soooooo cool!

[Paige King]

my daughter's friend made her own version of a "wreck this journal" and gave it to my daughter for her birthday. it was wonderfully creative and i love that she put so much thought into it.
hope you enjoy your wrecked gifts.

[Maria]

What an EXCELLENT idea! :D

[Francesca Di Leo]

I LOVE this idea. Thanks for posting such great links.

Francesca

[Christina Jackson]

Wrecking journals... wayyyyy to much fun!! :) Seriously, I live for that!!! *teehee*

Happy day!
Christina :))

[Stephanie Howell]

what a smart and wonderful idea.
love it. xo

[becky]

I wrecked a bunch of pages when I first got it, but now it's just sitting and waiting for me to do more. But I've had other projects that have been taking my time, so I'll get back to it.

Your idea sounds like so much fun! I look forward to hearing how it turned out.

[Kim]

what an amazing and perfect gift idea!!
i miss you so much, my sweet friend!!
xoxoxoxoxoxox

[gkgirl]

this
is a fantastic idea
and i just may have to borrow it...
{giving you full credit, of course...}

my kids are at the age
where it is hard to get them to
"do" things together..with us...as a family...
they are just too "cool" for that.
:O)

but this, this could be so much fun!