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).
Pick me. I love Donna's books. I love your page.
Good stuff:) Jess
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Ooh this looks like it could be fun.
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Pick me. I love Donna's books. I love your page.
Good stuff:) Jess
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I can finally dust off my sewing machine to use again!! Love Donna and her creative mind...great inspiration!!
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first of all, I love creating and scrapping with fabric, secondly I love donna downey, so is there really a better giveaway than this?? Thank you thank you ali for your kindness!!!
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mmmm, fabric. yum! would love to see donna's book on scrapping with fabric.
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I think I have to find my swingmachin again.
Love youre work!!
Silje
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I know just what I could do with that little book!!!
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I love fabric and not have ventured just yet into my huge tub of it for scrapbooking. There is something warming about the touch of fabric and the look. Thanks for the inspiration.
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The book looks great! I have one of her books in the series and its fantastic! I'm so intimidated to use fabric (although not so intimidated to collect it), so this book would be so helpful!
Jenny
P.S. The picture of your family is precious!
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It is so amazing to see a new type of scrapbooking. I am looking forward to working with photos and fabric together!
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My mom would love it if I got into fabric! What a great way to use it too.
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I would LOVE this book! Also love your fabric shelves!
Susanne
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How Fun!
I have been craving a sewing machine now for about a year, and as soon as I "earn" it (by losing another 20 pounds) I will be sewing away :)
I am also in love with Donna's stuff- so I would LOVE to win!
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Looks like a wonderful book with lots of fun projects to make. Would love to win one and try my hand at using fabric.
Fran Heupel
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The thought of using fabric sounds exciting. My mother is a quilter and would love to see some of the bits and pieces put to good use. Seeing them would probably prompt unique memories of her of some of her favorite projects. So fun to read your blog.
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I am loving the fabric revolution!! I've been stocking up on fabric and can't wait to see Donna's book to get some ideas. :)
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I would LOVE to win this book!
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Hmmm, I have all kinds of random fabric hanging out around the house. This would be a perfect way to use some of it up! Thanks, Ali-
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Hope it's me!!
Danielle
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your blog keeps me inspired, even if i don't get around to actually doing the projects for a while. keep it up!
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I could definitely use a creativity jumpstart. Fabric looks like fun.
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This was fun to read! I love using fabric here and there in layouts. The new book looks excellent!
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I was a sewer long before I was a scrapbooker and I wish I was better at combining the two...
Thank you for the inspiration!
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what yummy fabrics! i could spend hours searching those sites *sigh*
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