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 looks like fun!
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Wow, with over 1,000 comments already, just wish me luck! I love your stuff!
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I just love fabric too! I collect and have yet to use it! Thanks for the inspiration!!
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I have been wanting this book...definitely on my wish list.
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Love...Love...Love fabric!!!!!
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fingers crossed :)
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Cool! I love fabric!!! This looks like a wonderful book to add to the collection :)
Meg
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Happy Earth Day! Here's hoping for many fabric projects in my future. :)
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love idea books...thanks for the chance...
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I am a total fabric hog and would love to get this book! I am thinking about teaching a class making a fabric album so I'd love the inspiration
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Well, my goodness, Ali! I would love that book my Donna! I love the texture of fabric in my art!!! :D
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Love the fabric idea - can't wait to try it on an chipboard album. My other will be so proud ... she's sewn since I as little, lots of our clothes, our hair ties, purses, everything. As I type, I think a layout usng fabric about my mom's love for fabric is in order!!!
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I am allergic to sewing machines - they keep breaking on me! But my mum on the other hand would totally love this book!! Please please please send one on a journey to Australia!
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Thanks for the fun giveaway. Also, thank you for the wonderful inspirations always.
Ann
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I would love to get back to sewing. In high school, I was placed in a sewing class by default (I was mortified), but ended up loving it and sewed for years after. Now with my own family, only my oldest son abilities (so sorry Quinn for the green St. Patrick's jumper when you were a baby). I love the idea of incorporating fabric into my scrapbooks. Thanks for the inspiration.
Warm Phx. hugs,
Paula
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I really love fabric and would love to have Donna's new book to kick my butt to use it in scrapbooking!
Thanks for all the great info.
Jenn
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I love fabric! This book would be so awesome to win! Your blog is such an inspiration.
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Those are pretty cool fabric pieces that you have!! I'm jealous. I started to quilt a while back, but it was either quilt or scrapbook . . . now I see that I can incorporate fabric back into my life! Yeah!!
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Your post is incredibly exciting for me because I just started to pick up my fabrics again to do something with them after discovering Amy Butler's fabric lines and patterns. This book looks like a great way to bring two of my favorite things together, fabric and photos. Thanks for such a great giveaway!
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Your post is incredibly exciting for me because I just started to pick up my fabrics again to do something with them after discovering Amy Butler's fabric lines and patterns. This book looks like a great way to bring two of my favorite things together, fabric and photos. Thanks for such a great giveaway!
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