But after trying it, it really helped me to be more creative and to believe that sometimes, in order for us to be creative, we should not be afraid to commit mistakes. But this book has just told me to do the opposite! At first, I thought the instructions were rebellious and ridiculous.

I am the kind of person who really follows instructions to the letter, I colour inside the lines, and I never wanted to make a mistake or to get stained. This book has helped me a lot to loosen out. 😛Īnd finally, messing up the cover of this book! This was the very, very fun part! 😀 Helping this very serious man to cheer up a little.

🙂 I like the irregularity of the circles. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. Here are some of my recent activities from this book:Ĭutting circles from magazines. Read reviews and buy Mess - by Keri Smith (Paperback) at Target. The rules and tasks are open to each person’s interpretation. Do not try to make something beautiful.These are the rules to keep in mind when you are to buy or to do the tasks of this book: It is a fun book because it helps you to be creative, encourages you not to be afraid of committing any mistakes and will make you believe that every accident is beautiful and colourful. Mess: The Manual Of Accidents And Mistakes Keri Smith Random House - Penguin 9781846144479. I found this book 2 or 3 years ago from the bookshelves of Fully Booked. Keri Smith is the author of the popular weblog Wish Jar Journal, which attracts 8,000 readers daily, Living Out Loud, and Tear Up This Book. I just wanted to share with you a book that I’m actually having fun with. (There is no 'wrong.Hello everyone! I hope you’re doing fine. She is the author of several books and apps about creativity including Wreck This Journal, How To Be An Explorer of the World and Mess. Do not try to make something beautiful.Ģ. There are only three rules you will find in this book:ġ. A place to let loose, to trash, to spew, to do the things you are not allowed to do in the 'real world.' Think of it as your own personal rumpus room. This book asks you to do the opposite of what you have been taught. Your whole life, you've been taught to avoid making a mess: try to keep everything under control, color inside the lines, make it perfect, and at all costs, avoid contact with things that stain. , a book that celebrates mistake- and mess-making like never before. From the internationally bestselling creator of

Mess by keri smith