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 it! Pick me pick me! :) Love all your stuff...can't wait to get the book!
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Oooh, I would love that book.
Thanks for the chance!
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i have so many friends that are into quilting and I am terrible at measuring so i just go and look at fabric with them. Now i will look at the fabric differently.
As always thanks for your inspiration.
Debbie
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Fabric adds so much texture and interest. I'd love to try it!
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OOOH I have tons of fabric! What a great idea!
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Thanks Ali,
I have two of Donna's book and I love both of them. I love your layout.
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I have all donna's other books and would love to add this one to my collection!
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Love the thought of a fabric page! Thanks for the inspitation.
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Would like to try incorporating fabrics in my scrapbooks but am too scared to try...
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I love it when people scrap what feels good. I love being able to create something that not only is appealing to the eyes, but also to the touch as well. My kids love to be hands on with my scrapbooks and fabric is another beautiful way for them to enjoy it. I think using bits of their old clothes is a fun way to incorportate more "memory" into the layouts. Always another fun project on the horizon. Thanks for sharing your insights and passion with all of us fellow scrap-sisters!
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I use a lot of fabric on my pages and in my journals. The first circle journal I did I did (in my 2peas newbie days... in '04 or so) a Mother/Daughter theme and used a vintage hankerchief w/ "Mother" embroidered on it as a page element. It was perfect.
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Love your new ideas, and all the lovely things you have created in the last couple of workshops you have done. Looking forward to getting my sewing machine out and giving it a try.
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My mom was a seamstress so I grew up to the whirrrrrrr of the machine. It wasn't until I was much older that I actually appreciated all the home made clothes. Being the only girl of 6 kids, most of the stuff she made was for me. Love seeing fabric brought into the scrapbook world!
Mary Kay
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One of my favourite past times (before babies) was perusing fabric stores. I would LOVE to get back into picking out great cottons for projects that include photos of my young family!! I would absolutely LOVE Donna's new book!! Thanks for the creative inspiration everyday :)
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I love fabric and being from a tactile family helps me enjoy it even more. I love the feel of it and how you can cut it and make wonderful things out of it.
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Ali-thanks for all of your inspiration! I would love to work with fabric more often, but I'm intimidated. This book would help work wonders!
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Wow! Amazing...using fabrics on a layout! A little scary but I'm sure once I give it a try, just like using transparencies acrylics, I will be hooked!
Thank you for keeping your blog up-to-date. I love your ideas!
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Thanks for sharing your inspired project(s).
Fabric adds a real warmth to a photo or collage layout. Oh, the possibilities!
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yep, lots of comments ;)
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Man I love your blog Ali.
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