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 am really loving working with fabric right now. I can't wait to get this new book and get some inspiration and motivation:)
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Ooooh I so want to start experimenting with fabric layouts. I've been a little intimidated, but I think I'll just have to dive right in and get going. That book would sure be good for inspiration though!
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I have all about pretty fabric lately. I love your project!
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I have seen some of Donna's work with fabric, and I just love it! I can't wait to get this book!
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Hi Allie,
I love fabric too! I am always looking for new ideas so this book would be fabulous!
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Hey this looks like it would be fun!
Personally I'm a bit scared of fabric but am willing to try :)
Thanks for the opportunity!
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I love the idea of adding more texture with fabric.
What a cool book...I would love to read it.
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I haven't used fabric yet for - very curious!
thanks!
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I love the idea of putting fabric on my pages, I'm just afraid to try it! This book would be great!
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ahhh... me... me....
I just recently discovered my sewing manchine (sitting in it's box for months) and am currently addicted to it.... I'm not very good, but plan to keep practicing!
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okay that first code didn't work... try this one
http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/Queen_of_paper/?action=view¤t=P9228394Medium-1.jpg
http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/Queen_of_paper/?action=view¤t=P7295893Medium.jpg
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How fun! Thanks for hosting a giveaway. I would love to win, especially since my scrapbooking has all been put on the backburner for almost a year while my sewing has taken over. It would be really neat to finally marry the two and get both accomplished!
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Those fabrics are gorgeous! Can't wait to see this new book.
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Thanks for doing giveaways! Especially for a Donna D book....very fun.
sam
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Pretty please pick me :)
awesome page btw, and i could *only* wish that my fabric stash could be as neat as yours :)
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Fabric in scrapbooks is awesome! Love the texture and dimension it brings!
Cathy C.
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Fantastic Fabric! I think I will take your suggestion and try covering a chipboard album with it. Thanks for sharing.
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ooh fabric and scrapbooking. Love it. Gorgeous layout.
Fatima
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There's only one creative soul I adore as much as Ms. Ali and that Ms Donna!
Would love her new book.
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i am very excited to be taking a class with Donna in the fall of this year with Scrapbookin' Adventures in Parksville, BC.
Jennifer was at a class with her last month (the owner of SA) and said you were in her class, too. Very very exciting... you should come to the event in Parksville...:)
take care and thank you for your amazing blog..i check it every day and love it. I am creating almost daily (if not only in my head) and your style has very much inspired me to take risks and be a LIFE ARTIST!
THANK YOU! I also really like all the autism links , I am a preschool teacher and have worked with children with ASD ... Thank you for all the information you pass on!
From Susanna on Vancouver Island, BC
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Love fabric! Donna's book looks fabulous. Thanks for doing a giveaway.
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I was an avid sewer before I started scrapbooking ... what a great way to incorporate my two favorites hobbies!
Keep up the great work!
Sandra
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Inspired really "inspired" me to use fabric more ... thanks for the yummy links!
em
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Ali - Thanks for always sharing and being an inspirations. Its a joy to read all your posts.
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How cool and different. Never seen this before. I know there is a technique to place the photo onto fabric as well, do you know what that technique is called?
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