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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I love the look of fabric incorporated into scrapbooking. Donna's creations with fabric blow me away.
Kathy
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oh boy. too many comments to count even. :) throwing my hat in anyway. i enjoy your blog and appreciate the oppportunity to win, no matter how marginal. ;)
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so - it was with my grams and her sewing machine that i first learned i was crafty. i actually think i began "scrapping" when i was about 6. i found some "cards" - if you will - that I had made for my grams out of her scrap pile and some mrs. grossmans stickers... adding fabric into some projects i intend to do this weekend at a retreat! thanks for always inspiring!
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Oh I am sooo sewing illiterate!!! BUT I have a small stash of fabric that is begging for me to do something to it.
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE the Donna book!! If anyone can get this girl sewing its Donna.
I just hope I dont need a sewing machine for most of them..I dont even have one lol
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Wow! Look at the number of comments!!! I've been so busy the past 2 days and am just checking in since Sat. I would LOVE to get this book! Love to sew...I HAVE to SEW halloween costumes...it's my excuse to be creative in that area once a year! Just sewed 56 little bags for the teachers at teacher appreciation! I'm okay on sewing this month! Thanks for sharing all you do!
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I would really love to win the book. I sew and also have an embroidery machine to play with. They have both been gathering dust since I became obsessed with scrapbooking.
Debbie L.
P.S.-thank you for giving us this opportunity to win something.
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Awesome layout Ali! WOW you and your Mom look a lot a like!!! :) Great layout!!!
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uber cool!
...been saving fabric remnants that tug at my heart, for just the right project!
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I agree with you about fabric ... and after discovering at Inspired how easy it is to adhere fabric with matte medium, I have another way to attach it to my projects (I made a card yesterday stamping on denim and muslin) ...thanks for the chance to win Donna's cool book.
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I love fabric!
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I hope that you're having a
beauty-filled day! :)
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I sooo love how versital fabric is! Can use it in sooo many ways!!!
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Wow this is great. I sew and would love to see and have this book. Thank you for doing this..
Have a great week..
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My love for fabric precedes my love for paper! I learned to sew at a very young age using my mama's scraps (and she made everything that she and I wore). I am loving the idea of combining fabric and paper in my scrapbooks. Hmmmmm...the wheels are definitely turning now! Thanks, Ali!!
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Thanks for sharing all of your inspiration! I love your style!
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Hey Ali! Would LOVE this book!!! :) Hope you pick me! ;)
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Oh, I would love to learn more about creating with fabric.
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Wahoo! a superb giveaway and one that I'd love to be the proud owner of ... to add to my other Donna books. Ain't she just the best ever?
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PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS let it be me!!!
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So very wonderful, I love doing the unexpected when it comes to collages, why not scrap booking? Great ideas. Thanks fopr sharing :-)
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