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).
Hey there Ali....
I just started using my sewing machine on layouts and I LOVE the little texture it adds....and I have started a fabric stash....I've been collecting some favorite pieces of my daughters clothes to use as well....
Thanks so much for always sharing a little piece of your world!!!
Hugs...
Dedra.
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Love the new page and the idea of adding fabric to my next project!! Thanks for the inspo!
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I have tons of fabric but have not yet started using it in scrapping. Something new!
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ooooh, i want this book so bad! i have always found so much inspiration with fabric and would love to add to that inspiration!
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I am inspired to try using fabric pieces. I also love Donna's ideas. This book looks fun to get started with fabric.
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I LOVE fabric albums! Since I came to scrapbooking via fabric/patchwork/mixed media art I yet experieneced a lot with it. I´d really like to share with you what I made. Maybe email some photos to you?
THX for sharing yours!
Love, Anne
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I've never tried fabric... sounds fun though!
Mary
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Cool! As usual, looking at your latest project inspires me to try it for myself.
Shari
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OMG - love fabric and love new ways to craft. Hope this book comes my way!
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Grrrrreeat! I'm a digi girl through and through... or at least I thought I was until I saw this... I think I miss texture too much and this is the perfect answer. Now and again it would be great to go hybrid and incorporate fabric. How plush!
Love your blog Ali, inspiration every time!
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Great giveaway, Ali! I'm dying to get my hands on this book. I'm really loving the new trend of fabric in scrapbook arts! So fun!
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I've never seen that book, I'll have to pick up a copy! I've always wanted to make a quilt from bits of my kids favourite clothing, I've only saved a few pieces so far though. Hopefully once they're big enough to appreciate it I'll have saved enough pieces!
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Love the idea of using fabric on my pages and projects - just don't know where to start!
Have a great day!
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Love your work
and Donna's too
Spend my money
on fabric, not shoes
But I live in Florida
so that's good
Just stay inside
and read her book
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Love the idea and now that I have a sewing machine, I could do it easier. =)
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Few days ago Iused fabrics on a page --- it was great.
I´ll do it again :-)
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This is my new passion too!! I'd love to have this book to really get into it!! Thanks for the links too!!
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Wow, Love Fabric....and I really want Donna's book. How cool that you go and take classes. I just think of you as a endless creative person.....but I guess it does all of good to change things up and go outside of our everyday creative selfs.
Thanks for being you.....
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Wow, Love Fabric....and I really want Donna's book. How cool that you go and take classes. I just think of you as a endless creative person.....but I guess it does all of good to change things up and go outside of our everyday creative selfs.
Thanks for being you.....
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would love the book...more inspiration is always appreciated!
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Could I possibly win with all these entries?? I guess I can hope.....
As always, love the blog.
Rebecca F.
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Ali, it amazes me how much you look like your parents. I see how Simon resembles you in this picture, especially the smile. Truly priceless and beautiful.
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Thanks for the inspiration...I love that fabric page!
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I myself have a new obsession with fabric and would love to win Donna new book.
Kim M - NY
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I've been tinkering with fabric the past year as well. Thanks!
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