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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This is so cool! Love the page!
Thanks for the inspiration!
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This is FUN!!! Thanks for keeping us so interested:) Love your blog and all of your stuff.
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love the layout that you did...like the idea of more texture...always more texture
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Hmm, don't know if I'm ready for this...
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I have always thought that scrapbooking and quilting are very similar. Love the tactile part of fabric, and now, love that there is more of a crossover.
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Hi there...I just started doing some fabric journaling. LOVE your fabric page! Great inspiration!
Cheers,
Michelle
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WOW!!! Can you imagine if i was one of the first to have Donna's book in South AFrica! I would love it! It takes absolute AGES for any new product to get here, and thats only if the store owners decide to buy it in... I wish wish wish this is one wish that would come true!
Thanks Ali for your awesome blog!~
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I love the idea of using fabric more.
Also, loved "scraplifting" your layout yesterday. I made mine about my son, and called it "Happy Boy". When reorganizing photos (inspired by Photo Freedom) I noticed so many contained my son just showing pure joy/ Loved it!
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Thans for all the great fabric links! Once again, your topic is timely for what I have in the works. (Sometimes I think you are reading my mind girl!)
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Hey dude, great page! I have a ton of fat quarters from hanging out at quilt shows with my mom and granny. Now, I can do something fun with them! :D Oh, and if you want a laugh, check out Karen Russell's blog today.
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Hi Ali
I used to be a quilter and have a huge stash of fabric waiting to be used in my scrapbooks, Donna's book will be the perfect resource. Please count me in for the draw.
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I have always loved fabric and just recently started scrapbooking but that books sounds like a great way to incorporate the two together.
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Neat idea!
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I haven't used fabric in my scrapbooking yet and would love to have this book as a jumping off point. Thanks for all the inspiration!!
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Wow, that is a great layout using the fabric. I've gotten some fabric in a few kits and had no ideas on how to use it. Love your blog!
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The possibilites are endless....
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I've seen so many layouts with fabric pieces incorporated in them but love the idea of using fabric for the entire background! Very cool.
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Hi Ali,
Just wanted to say YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION, I so love your scrapbook style. your books are like the bible of scrapbooking, especially "Life Artist". Keep inspiring us scrappers!!!
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very interesting! i may have to give it a whirl!
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It's funny you should have this post today, I was just thinking about doing a little sewing!
Ashley
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