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 what beautiful fabrics, and a beautiful LO! I am going to have to try that stitching techinique that you used on the photo. Donna's books looks simply delicious!
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wow looks like a book i would luv!
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Hi Ali,
Love to feel inspired by fabric, need to start to think about using it in my layouts. I love your blog and love Donna Downey so what could be better than to win her book on your blog.
Jennifer
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I love working with fabric and this book would be so much fun!
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Oh, thanks for doing a giveaway first and foremost. I enjoy the idea of scrapbooking, but tend to stick to the digital medium where that is concerned. I love, love, love to sew, so maybe this is the ticket to incorporate two of my favorite creative outlets. Have a lovely week. Thanks!
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OOooohhh! Please count me in for such a fabulous giveaway!
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OOooohhh! Please count me in for such a fabulous giveaway!
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What fun, something to do with all that fabric. Thanks. Amy
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Over 800 comments. You must feel pretty popular!
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Love the look of fabric! I purchased a sewing machine several years ago, but haven't had a chance to use it much!
Paula H
Erie, PA
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Oh my hat!
I'm obsessed with scrapbooking!
I'm obsessed with fabric & sewing!
Can't think of anything better than combining the two!
:)
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I would love to incoporate fabric into my scrapbooking but am a bit timid about it. I would ever be so happy to win the book since Donna so awesome with her directions and projects! Your OK too Ali. ;)
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Love the idea of fabric in scrapbooks!
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Once again you show me something else amazing!!
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i am so into fabric right now.
mostly the colleting part.
been wanting to create a fabric album, but am a little lost on where to begin.
donna's book would surly help (hint hint :))
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Holy moly! 800+ comments already? Well, here's one more!
I took one of Donna's classes at ScrapBowl this year and love how my fabric-covered chipboard album turned out. The added texture is wonderful. I'd love to have a copy of Donna's book so I can learn how to incorporate more fabric into my scrapbooks.
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Ooh! Goody, goody! I have fabric at home just waiting for me to dive into it! Thanks for the inspiration, as always!
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Oh oh oh!!! Pick me! Pretty please!
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I have recently gotten into using fabric on my LOs too! I love teh look and how easy it is to use. This book looks supoer helpful and inspiring. Hope I win!!
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I'd love to get my hands on a copy of this - I have been sitting on the fence about using fabric on my layouts.
Looks like the competition is tough! :)
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