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).
Thanks for this chance to get a cool book. Would love to check it out.
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Oh, me me! I love fabric! :)
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oh i love you and donna both! i'd love to win that book! thanks ali!
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Wow this looks like fun! And Donna always does the coolest stuff!
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Donna Downey is awesome...and I had no idea she has a new book out! WOWZERS and I need it!
Fabric scrapbooking is a great idea since everyone has clothes that are either too small or too large for them that could use...oh but wouldn't it be cute to use pieces of your baby's old clothes (your favorites of course) as you are scrapbooking for them!!!!!!!!!! EEK gotta do it!
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Love that you show the hand stitching because I am sure that 20 years later my middle school sewing teacher shudders when she thinks about me sitting in front of one of her sewing machines.
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I love fabrics.. but never know quite what to do with them. So I have a bunch of fabric that is all 1940's reprints. I love them, but have no idea what to do with them. :)
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I haven't used fabric on any pages yet, but love the idea. Would also love to have Donna's book! :-) Thanks so much for all the inspiration, Ali. Your blog is my daily medicine!
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I LOVE scrapping with fabric, but I've never seen Donna's book. I would love to see what she does with it! She has such great style...
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Very cool Ali... I love how you and Donna inspire us! I was just on her site looking at her fabulous acrylic album (inspired by you) with her added touch of fabric to it. Loving all these way cool new ideas!!!
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Working with fabric was already on my summer "to do" list...how perfect this book would be for that!!
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Ali, I always love looking at the stuff you feature on your blog. Can I have this book please???? I would love to try out using fabrics in my projects, and this looks like a great book to have. See you in Provo (hopefully)!
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Hey Ali! You're such an inspiration. Donna is too and I would love to win her books. Thanks for doing the giveaway and for the constant inspiration!
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I am willing to follow you to see what fabric scrapbooking is all about. Texture, you say. I am listening...
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I love using fabric on pages. I tear up old clothes and everything...Love the resources in this post Ali. Thank you.
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awesome!
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Don't know if I already posted, but I would really like a chance to win!
Thanks, Paula
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I love the idea of using fabric in the same ways I use patterned paper, but I have stayed away from it because I wasn't sure what to do. I would love to get my hands on Donna's book and try some new things.
You are both very inspiring...
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OMG....I never thought of using fabric for cards or scrapping, but you are 110% right!!! What a great look (and feel depending on the fabric) and yes, texture. I so want to try it out!! Just when you think there are no more fresh ideas, another one comes along. This never gets boring!!! Thanks!!!!!
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love your fabric ideas!!!
been dying for Donna's new fabric book!!
thanks, Stacy
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I'm joining in with comments. Love your give a ways. That is so kind of you. I check your blog constantly and truly enjoy your inspiration!
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I love the idea of using fabric for scrapbooking - I am going to give it a try. Thanks for making the book available, it sounds like a great source of inspiration.
Renee
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Hi Ali. Love fabric. Just got back into it after taking a break for a while. Making some fabric yo-yo's for some layouts. Would love to have DD's book. Like your layout. Cool colors.
Regina
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i would so enjoy this book.
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love your blog!
wishing and hoping i´m the lucky number!
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