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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Oh, I was checking out this book!! I would love to have Donna's inspirational guide. I have never worked with fabric before. This would be perfect for me to start... step by step? Who can beat that! Love your blog Ali!!!
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Awesome stuff Ali - I was also hit with the fabric bug at Inspired. I have been making cards this past week using the fabric I purchased at Inspired. If you want to take a look here is the link http://www.scrappinglifedesigns.blogspot.com/
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Love fabric too!
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Love the idea of working with fabric. I've done a little, and really like it. I think your're right. It is the texture factor I like so much.
Joyce
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LOVE it.. thanks again for a great giveway. count me in!
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That looks like such a fantastic book. Please put my name in the hat. Fingers crossed! LOVE working with fabric and yours looks so inspiring.
Cheers
Kari
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I love the new fabric pages and would love to be entered for the giveaway!
Thanks- Carly from UT
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The layout is fantastic Ali - you always are so inspiring! I have never tried working with fabric, but it sure looks like fun!
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Ohhh I am a fabric freak! My love for papers came from my interest in quilting! :) I would love to get this book! Thanks for the chance!
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Love the fabric. Thanks for the giveaway.
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U R truly an inspirational person. i love looking @ your blog and get so much ideas from u, i wish i had time to do them all....i think u r such a grounded person/mom/wife/and friend.
thnx for sharing all your ideas with us
lynda in calif
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I love all the fabrics. I am not very good with fabrics. This book would be really helpful in putting fabric to paper. If a person doesnt sew is there a way to attach fabric? I enjoy reading you blog daily, it gives me such inspiration. Thanks again.
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Nice fabrics.
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I have used fabric for years in my pages because of the great deal of wonderful fabrics out there and the texture it adds to the pages. Vintage fabric is my fav! Donna Downey's is very insightful.
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Love love love that layout! I have so much fabric laying around the house collecting dust - now I can finally use it in my next layouts!
ps. you are SO adorable in that picture! Love it!
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I love that shabbyvintagemom etsy shop you linked, so so cute!! I would love to win this book, maybe then I could figure out what to do with my fabric stash too, lol!!!
Rebecca C
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Hi! This books looks awesome! Love your fabric layout, Ali!
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Love the links to fabric sites - saw some fabulous retro-style fabrics I may just have to get!!
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mmmmmmmm, fabric. prolly the only thing I have more of than patterned paper
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mmmmmmmm, fabric. prolly the only thing I have more of than patterned paper
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