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 have been purchasing kits from The Dozens, and they always include pieces of unique fabric. This book would be just the thing that I need to jump start my fabric creativity.
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I like to sew and I like scrapbooking, but I rarely do the two together, maybe it's the occasion, lol!
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Wow. Over 1500 comments. I can't believe it. I love the idea of scrapbooking with fabric. Thanks for the wonderful offer!
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mmm fabric! Love it!
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fabric scrapbooking two joys all wrapped up together what fun happy day to you and yours
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Love the layout- I will have to incorporate more fabric into my scrapbooking projects. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Ali, love your blog and your scrapping style! Your work is very inspiring! Thanks(:
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I always have loved fabric in my layouts...the variety and texture. Can wait to see what Donna has done in this new book!
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Love Donna and I love seeing fabric on pages and used for various projects!
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I have a fabric collection that makes me look like a quilter...which I am not. I need to find ways to use it since I can't part with it, and mixing it in my papercrafts is an obvious method to pursue
Thanks for your great blog and inspiration!
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Inspiring blog!
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can't believe how many people have entered for the book- i would love to win a copy-
thanks for the fun.
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Fabric... family... I love yours! I must share that I was turned on to your blog, and then thru you to your mom! Magnificent! The tapestry of your family is fabulous! I'd love to win Donna's book and learn to weave fabric magic into my works!
Thank you for sharing your mom with me!
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oooo! Hope I'm lucky! AND... I used fabric the other night for my art journal and it turned out A-mazing!
Thanks for ALL the ideas ;)
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oooo! Hope I'm lucky! AND... I used fabric the other night for my art journal and it turned out A-mazing!
Thanks for ALL the ideas ;)
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Using fabric in scrapbooking. . .what a wonderful concept. I haven't yet tried this, but would love to. I always love walking through fabric stores, looking and touching all the textures and designs and I am often inspired to make something beautiful. Then reality hits. . .I cannot sew a straight line! (: However, using fabric in scrapbooking, well that I can do. Would love win the book. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks!
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Love all your ideas. Would love ideas on more to do with fabric!
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thank you for shedding some light on incorporating fabric into scrapbooking. it's still a mystery to me. i would be psyched if picked! thank you for the offer~!
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oh me i'd love her new book!
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My friend just gave me a sewing machine and i cant wait to find time to use it!!! the fabric you picked is awesome as always :)
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Very cool! Being a quilter, as well as a scrapbooker, I love using fabric. This book would be a great addition to my library!
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This book was written for me! Please pick me. Love love love fabric.
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Love your layout! I also like to work with fabric on layouts, cards, art journals etc.
Thanks for all the inspiration.
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With a book like that, I may be able to convicne my mother in law to start scraping, she loves fabric. Thanks for your great ideas!
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I saw Donna's new book and thought that was such a cool idea! I'm making lifebooks for adopted children to tell their stories, and I find the texture element really engages them, even before they can really understand the content.
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