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).
Happy Earth Day!!
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I would love this book- I just made Amy Butler's Big Nap pillow for my daughter's first bday and have some great scraps! Happy Earth Day!
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hi ali, love the work you are doing lately, the acrylic albums you have made are wonderful. love this new fabric piece too. if the fabric is used for the background is it stabilized some way?
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I like using fabric on my layouts, but I haven't done it in a while. Thanks for the inspiration and the give-away. Have a great day, Becca
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I'm such a fan of Donny's fabric works!! Definitely have to get this book! :)
I've been collecting fabric for a while now, but haven't done a lot with it yet..
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fabric albums... amazing!!! would love to have the book :-)
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I have always loved Donna's books, and this one looks amazing!
Kayla
Cincinnati, OH
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Before becoming a scrapper, I was a wanna-be quilter, so I have quite a fabric stash! This would be a great way to use some of it.
What methods/ products do you use to adhere the fabric to your American Crafts albums?
Thanks for the ideas!
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I've been wanting to get this book!!!
I LOVE fabric, some are just so yummy and inspiring! i haven't added it to my pages/scrapbooks yet, but i love repurposing home decor with it!
Carolyn in FL
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I love fabric, but hadn't thought to use it in scrapbooking. Neat!
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Before becoming a scrapper, I was a wanna-be quilter, so I have quite a fabric stash! This would be a great way to use some of it.
What methods/ products do you use to adhere the fabric to your American Crafts albums?
Thanks for the ideas!
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I've been eyeing up this book....it sounds full of new things to be inspired with!
Thanks for sharing your adventures with fabric as well!
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oO - I love fabric!
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Ohhh amazing fabrics and I really want this book.....
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i used to love working with fabric, and would love to start playing again, DD's book looks great!love your layout Ali,
Anna x
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I would love this book! Any excuse to use my sewing machine. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity.
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I need something to get me inspired again and I think this just might be it!! :)
Vicki from IA
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I am loving fabric projects at the moment too! Thanks for sharing your creative ideas. :)
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Fabric are awesome! I have always love color orange! (long time favorite orange)
Definitely Cool creative!
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Fabric is my new staple in scrapbooking. I use it on everything and have made several fabric scrapbooks lately. Love it and love your blog.
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Sounds like a wonderful way to do scrapbooking. a new medium. :) I'm so in!
Jen
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Oh please pick me!! I've been looking at this book! Love Donna's work!
Yvonne
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i love sewing and scrapbooking--combine them?--i'm in heaven!
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Fabric is on the list of things I want to start playing with when I have more time. More time...that sounds so wonderful. Maybe this summer when school is out. :)
(p.s. So glad you do this blog!)
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It never ceases to amaze me all the different ideas I see on your blog. Now using fabric sounds like fun and to have a chance to win a Donna Downey book?? That is simply awesome!!
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