Altered Board Book - Home Again

My altered board book has returned to me. After sending it off into the hands of five other ladies in mid April, it has finally come home. I chose a house-shaped book to use for the swap and if you're interested in seeing the original blank book naked and to see what I did before sending it out into the world, click here. I had a bit of a fright getting the book returned from the final participant, and she didn't even end up doing her pages in my book, which made me sad after I had spent so much time on her pages . . . but the coordinator of the swap, Destree, managed to track down the book and with the help of our mutual friend, Shelby, they managed to get their hands on the book and Shelby even completed the book by doing art on the two unfinished pages! Such a sweet thing to do . . .

The book is delicious. It is full of words rich in meaning, art that inspires. Everyone has used different techniques to complete their pages. There are whimsical doodads glued in, textures that beg to be touched; poems and quotes litter the pages. A sensory delight. But enough babbling, here are some photos.

Now, pleae join me for a walk through each room of my home.