Three Things : Fabric (& a giveaway)
(Unikko - Orange, Mirabelle Red (Alexandar Henry), Alfie Barkcloth (Yellow))
One of my favorite parts of my recent creativity travel was working with fabric in my projects. I have been playing with bits of it with my sewing machine and starting to collect small pieces here and there (haven't gotten into any clothes sewing yet).
Here's a fabric layout I made in Christina Lazar Schuler's class at Inspired called Textile Anthology (check her Etsy store for available kits):
She talked about making an entire album of fabric pages (the one above is 8x8). I like that idea and I also love that this sort of page can just go in my regular albums as well (put it into a page protector or add grommets to fit to your album rings).
So why fabric? I like to think of it in the same way I think of pattern paper - a decoration. A bit of color. The cool thing about fabric is that it also lends texture to your project. We can all use a bit more texture in our lives. Fabric can be added to a layout with adhesive or stitched on by hand (I actually really liked the process of hand-stitching the photo on the layout above) or with a machine (quick and easy). Try using it in place of patterned paper on your next project. It's also especially great for covering chipboard albums.
Currently I am storing my fabric pieces in my metal shelf:
Here are three of my favorite sites for checking out fabric include Sew Mama Sew (love searching by color), Purl Soho (especially loving their contemporary collection), and Repodepot. You can also search etsy for vintage fabric sellers like Shabby Vintage Mom who has some cute bundles of vintage fabrics.
The giveaway today is for Donna Downey's newest book Fabric Scrapbooking. It's very much a project-based book with step by step instructions and supply lists to walk you through each project.
To enter the giveaway simply leave a comment below. I will close comments and pick a winner on Wednesday night around 7pm (April 23).
I like how you do the fabric layout! Saw that book at LSS... great ideas in there
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love all your recent projects you've been posting. fabulous, just like all your stuff. great giveaway, thanks. :)
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Thanks for sharing your journey with us and love all that you create! I'm turning one year older on this wonderful Earth day and love sharing my b-day with our planet! Can't wait to get my hands on Donna's book!
And love your fabric collection!
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Looks like FUN! :)
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Thank you for your constant inspiration!!! I have been wanting to try to incorporate fabric into my projects - this book might just be the incentive I need :)
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I love fabric and a few years ago I wanted to try quilting but I just never got going. Now I feel inspired to pull out some of the fabric I bought and use it on my papercrafting! Thanks!
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Awesome look, I would love to win the Fabric Scrapbook. Please pick me.
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As a young child I learned how to sew with my mother for 4-H... I cried the whole time. Now that I am a mother I am learing to appreciate fabric. I just made my first baby quilt by myself (with some help of my mother) and it has become a new interest of mine. So to introduce my scrapbooking to fabric would be awesome with this book!
thanks!!
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rutro we've got a problem Houston now I will HAVE to start collecting fabric. Ouch
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What a cool page you made on the fabric! I'd love to read Donna's new book~~Jackie
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I love Donna's books. I have 2 of her 4 so I'm excited to read the new ones. Thanks!
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Love the album. Your blog is always so inspiring.
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Pick me I want that book so bad!!!
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I am learning how to quilt and I love it--I just wish fabric was as cheap as scrapbook paper!
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OOOOOOO. I've really been wanting that book. Haven't seen it anywhere yet. Love that page. I'll have to try that.
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Love the work you are showing and techniques you learned at the inspired event. Thanks for sharing. Love to play with fabric. :)SESIL
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this is exactly why i come to your blog,
u always open my eyes to something new to do.
i have actually been checking out some fabric stores around my house but haven't found anything worth buying.
my goal is to learn how to use a sewing machine.
thanks for the fabric store links...off to check them out!
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I love fabric but so rarely buy it (or use it on a page). Your layout and fabrics are definitely inspiring...and so is Donna!
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Ali...thanks for your blog. I love checking it and being inspired. Without even knowing...a lot of my friends are checking it too! Love that! Would love to have Donna's new book! Have looked at it several times, but just have not splurged...I'm crossing my fingers! Thanks!
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Hi Ali,
I just wanted to thank you for your work. I recently got Life Artist and it inspired me to start my own blog as a suplement to my scrapbooking. I love it. I love how easy it is to keep them all updated via video an pictures on the blog. Thanks for the inspiration and instruction. Your work has really enriched my life. I can't thank you enough.
Elisa
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Very fun! I received a sewing machine from my mom (a big time seamstress) for my last birthday & have slowly begun using it/gaining confidence. Sounds like a neat book & I'll definitely be checking out those sites for cool fabrics. Thanks Ali!
Katrina
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i've used fabric for accents. never thought of a page..how cool..this book looks like one for me...
thanks ali!
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Ali, you always have the best ideas! I visit your blog almost every day for inspiration. (Sometimes more than once a day!)
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LOVELY Fabrics and FABULOUS layout!!!
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roses are red-
violets are blue-
i would love a new book-
to work and search through!
~rena
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