Alter Book Journey

 So last month I started a new altered book project. I thought it was just perfect for Art Journal Journey this month since the theme is Journeys.  

One of my life travel goals is to visit all 50 states in the United States. I've made it to 38, many of those several times, but not all 50 yet. Maybe because I love to go places, not just within my own country. But how could I not want to visit  other countries too because there are so many beautiful and interesting places all over the world?
So when life lets me, I hope to get to the other 12 states I need to visit one of these days.

Anyhow, my book is about the 50 states. And it is about my visits to those states, not really about the states themselves. I plan on leaving some mostly blank pages on those states I haven't yet visited. Then whenever I manage to visit them, I can go back and finish those pages.

So today I have the first few pages in the book to show you.

 A few years ago I found this used set of Quick Kutz dies on eBay for under $20 with 50 dies, one for each state. They work out perfect for this project.

I'll have more to show you another day but hope you enjoy these first little view.

Thought I would show you a few more views from my little trip to Vermont for baking class last week.
And no calories today!
Not even any baking.

Baking class started at noon so one morning I had a bit of time before class and I went to this old mill building that had been renovated for shops. What surprised me, besides the beautiful inside of the building, was all this fun circus theme art inside.  Here's a few of the pieces they had.

And here's a shop in this came building you don't normally see in a mall, at least in my neck of the woods.

A violin, viola and cello shop.

And before I sign off, why don't you journal one of your journeys, whatever kind it is, and link up to AJJ too.

That's all for me today. Have a great day.