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).
How fun!!
Amber
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Hey Ali--
Totally loving the fabric idea...especially since I've been checking out Donna's blog lately too. I'm thinking I may have to break out and give some fabric scrapping a try! As always, thanks for the continued inspiration. I can always count on you!
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I love your fabric family page. This book would be well used by me!
Love, love, love your blog and all the inspirational links. Thanks for all the great ideas.
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I was a quilter before I got into paper arts. LOVE the layout, Ali, and I'm excited that fabric has become a part of scrapbooking. :o)
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Wow, I love the fabric! Bee-utiful!
Dani F.
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I love the idea of adding grommets to an all fabric layout so that they can be stored with all other pages in an album! Thanks for the tip Ali! This removes my fear of creating a page of a different product and not knowing what to do with it afterward!
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Love the layout Ali, and I love the fabrics in your 'three things'...so scrumptious!
I haven't gotten too much into fabric (yet!), but I did just get my mom's old Singer tuned up, so it's ready to play...maybe at the boys' naptime ;o)
Thanks for all the inspiration!
~Michelle
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Hi Ali! Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration you give us every day! I love checking your blog and seeing what you're up to or what projects you're working on. I've been wanting to start working with fabric so Donna's book will surely be a great start! Thanks again!
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Wowza! Thatza lotta folks for sign up!!!!
:)
Count me in as well...
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More GREAT ideas!!!!!
denise
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I'm such a fabric junkie and would love some new ideas to use up my stash!
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LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! Great layout...I'm going to check out her site. Thanks Ali!!
Christine
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I sew and I scrapbook and I can't wait to see this book. I would love to win one! Please pick me Ali!!!
Eileen Van Dyke
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I really appreciate all the great inspiration on your blog, and I've been enjoying Life Artist. The fabric stuff really looks like fun!
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Love your blog and ideas! I appreciate the links to the products & artists that you write about.
Thanks for the giveaway and have an awesome Earth day!
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I love your fabric page! I've been very inspired by fabric lately, too. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Oooh, I'd love to be entered! Thank you!
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That fabric layout came out great! Great family picture.
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I love the idea of incorporating fabric into layouts and mini-books. I think it adds a new dimension and texture.
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I love fabrics but I am a little afraid to try scrapping with them, maybe the book would help!
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My mom just gave me a whole bunch of fabric and it would be cool to make her something out of some of it. I read your blog regularly, but may have only commented once or twice. Thanks for all your inspiration. Have a blessed day!
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I love the idea of covering a chipboard album in fabric. This is something I'd love to try but I think I'll need a little instruction first! Thanks for all the great ideas!
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Pick me, please. Love fabric!
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Very inspiring, thanks.
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Happy Earth Day!
I love your fabric page ( :
Thanks a bunch!
Erin
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