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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My first post on your BLOG, a great one, and that material has ENDLESS Possibilities!
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Thanks for the giveaway! Looks like a great book! :-)
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I love incorporating fabric in my layouts! My mom is an incredible seamstress and even though I only sew basic things, I like to think that fabric in my layouts bring a little bit of her into my life art. Even as I write this, my sewing machine is sitting out on my kitchen table from sewing on a recent layout. :) Thank you for the opportunity to win a wonderful prize. Have a great day!
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i just sorted out all my fabric. i had to many little pieces, i donated most of the fabric to my local thrift store.
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Gorgeous colors on your layout, Ali!! Sounds like Donna's event was fabulous. I'd love to win! Take care, Susan
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Love this concept....And orange is my favorite color too LOL :-))
Love your blog -- read it everyday!!
Conni
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Great page, love the colors. Wonderful idea, a whole page of fabric!
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I LOVE this idea. Adding fabric to something we already love-- scrabooking. AWESOME!
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Amazing, the movement of scrapbooking into fabric. CAn't wait to see all the inspiration in that book!
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You rock! Love your creations!
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love your blog - love DD - would love to win the book!!
Thanks
Mary Frances Cvetas
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I have loved working with fabric. Love your fabric page and look forward to more great pages from you!
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Ohhh! I love those fabrics and those patterns, and of course especially the Unikko Marimekko one - the same as my kitchen curtains - although, mine are in red, but all the same - LOVE IT!!!
So much fun things to do with fabric!!!
Have a lovely Wednesday :D
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You're a star, Ali! I just love your sense of style, and your organization! Who else could make a metal shelf look so good?
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Ohh! I'd love it! I've been wondering how to incorporate fabric.
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I always enjoy your articles and really love your style in scrapping. I'm so glad you found fabrics. I cannot wait to see more of what you do with them. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Love fabric, love Donna, love creating... I would also love this book!!!
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love love love donna's books! looking forward to this one
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Not that I ever win anything, but I thought I'd put my name in for the drawing just in case! Thanks for the giveaway, Erin :)
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We were in the same group "a" at the INSPIRED creative spa...thanks for sharing your creative energy! I loved getting a feel for the fabric and transfer medium...thanks for sharing yours.
-Pam
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