Three Things : Fabric (& a giveaway)
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(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).
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Love the work you are showing and techniques you learned at the inspired event. Thanks for sharing. Love to play with fabric. :)SESIL
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this is exactly why i come to your blog,
u always open my eyes to something new to do.
i have actually been checking out some fabric stores around my house but haven't found anything worth buying.
my goal is to learn how to use a sewing machine.
thanks for the fabric store links...off to check them out!
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I love fabric but so rarely buy it (or use it on a page). Your layout and fabrics are definitely inspiring...and so is Donna!
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Ali...thanks for your blog. I love checking it and being inspired. Without even knowing...a lot of my friends are checking it too! Love that! Would love to have Donna's new book! Have looked at it several times, but just have not splurged...I'm crossing my fingers! Thanks!
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Hi Ali,
I just wanted to thank you for your work. I recently got Life Artist and it inspired me to start my own blog as a suplement to my scrapbooking. I love it. I love how easy it is to keep them all updated via video an pictures on the blog. Thanks for the inspiration and instruction. Your work has really enriched my life. I can't thank you enough.
Elisa
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Very fun! I received a sewing machine from my mom (a big time seamstress) for my last birthday & have slowly begun using it/gaining confidence. Sounds like a neat book & I'll definitely be checking out those sites for cool fabrics. Thanks Ali!
Katrina
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i've used fabric for accents. never thought of a page..how cool..this book looks like one for me...
thanks ali!
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Ali, you always have the best ideas! I visit your blog almost every day for inspiration. (Sometimes more than once a day!)
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LOVELY Fabrics and FABULOUS layout!!!
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roses are red-
violets are blue-
i would love a new book-
to work and search through!
~rena
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Hi Ali,
Cool idea, I am a quilter as well as a scrapbooker and actually own that particular fabric as well as some of the ones on your shelf (and so much more!)
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I love fabric on pages...haven't made the jump to a completely fabric project. This would be fun.
Thanks, Ali.
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What amazing possibilities! I never even thought to use fabric on my backgrounds and in my layouts. I'm in the stone age. lol.
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As always, you've inspired me to try something new. I especially love the idea of using fabric on a chipboard album. Thanks for sharing your fabulous talent and ideas!
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I actually bought a sewing machine almost six months ago in hopes of incorporating some stitching in my albums... unfortunately it has been in it's box since I bought it. Help me to get it out of the box and onto some of my pages!!
-Margalyn
Seattle, WA
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Cool project and how cool to introduce fabric to scrapbooking. Also can't wait to see your finished mini book (posted earlier)from vacation.
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I love the idea of fabric albums or fabric on pages! You showed us once a fabric ornament box/keepsake that was made for you and each of your siblings - such treasures!
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LOve all the fabric!!
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How exciting! I've been wanting to work with fabric on my pages but I haven't had the chance to because of school. Hopefully I'll be able to soon.
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oooh, I've been wanting that book ever since I saw it in CK. I love fabric too, it just makes me feel happy and cozy!
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