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About sproutspress

As a bookbinder and artist, I like to live in a fairly analog world. I bind books by hand, with a needle and thread, I paint, draw. You get the idea. I blog about bookbinding, paper arts, crafting and other bookish goodness.

Wordless Wednesday 12.08.15

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Blue & Grey

Day 308/365DSC_0716_fotorInspired by a rainy day after such a glorious weekend here in Toronto, I’ve pulled together a collection of blue and grey books.  Get your tea and your favourite pen, it’s time to get cozy and use your journals!!

Clockwise from top left:

Watercolour Sketchbook in stone grey, Indigo Starburst Journal, Ex Libris bookplates in grey, Starburst Journal in blue Florentine, Dapper Tweed Starburst Journal, No-Nonsense Quick Notes notebook, Indigo Journal, Hand-Painted Quick Notes notebook in Indigo & Silver.

See you at the Brickworks!

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Join me today at the Evergreen Brickworks for the amazing Etsy Market!  I’ll be there from 10am – 3pm with a selection of my products (as pictured below).

Pro tip: It’s also the sunday edition of the Brickworks farmers market; a more laid-back version of the busy saturday market, where you can get brunch!!DSC_0684_fotorFor more information about the show, go here.

See you at the Blossom and Bloom Show!

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Today’s the day!  I’ll be in Unionville from 11am – 4pm for the Blossom and Bloom show!  Stop by and say hi, check out the show and then check out Unionville!!Blossom and Bloom - AugustFor more information about the show, go here.

Studio Sunday (on a Friday)

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The latest project: a custom guest book/travel book for a destination wedding!  DSC_07130_fotor

This is an exciting combination of scrapbooking, memory-making, journalling and special messages to the happy couple!  Imagine what an incredible collection of memories it’ll be to share with family and friends for years to come.

I’m always so honoured to work on projects like these.  Especially when given a bit of creative freedom and people put their trust in me to create a book that not only captures the memories of the special day, but also the atmosphere and vibe of the event.

If you have an idea for a special book, click Custom Order along the top menu bar and send me some information about your project!  I’ll get back to you with a few more questions and then follow up details – easy peasy!!

New retailer: Craft Arts Market!

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photo 4I’m so proud to announce that Sprouts Press items are now available in St.Catherines at Craft Arts Market!!  Seriously an awesome shop in a fantastic town!photo 1You can now find a selection of my items here, alongside many other gorgeous wares from local makers.

For more information about Craft Arts Market, their vendors, location and goings on, please go here.

Pro tip: If you go and check it out, make sure to get a doughnut from the shop right next door.  They are amazing.

 

Wordless Wednesday 05.08.15

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This Saturday!

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Mark your calendars!!  I’ll be at the Blossom and Bloom show this saturday alongside many other talented makers and craftspeople!
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If you’re wondering what this show is all about, here’s a snippet of the concept behind this show. ‘A public outdoor market showcasing Canadian creative businesses, local florists, artists and artisans in a single event’. To learn more about their vision and what else to do when in Unionville for the show, go here (it’s a gorgeous little town, seriously worth checking out!)

When: Saturday August 8, 11am – 4pm
Where: Varley Art Gallery (in the courtyard), 216 Main Street, Unionville

For more general information about the show, go here.

Etsy Market at Evergreen Brickworks – August 9!

Day 300/365DSC_0684_fotorCome shop over 40 Ontario Etsy artisan & vintage vendors on Sunday, August 9th, 2015 at the Evergreen Brickworks before or after you’ve shopped the Farmer’s Market. From ceramics to knits, toys to home wares!

Sprouts Press will be there with a selection of handbound journals, albums, bookbinding kits, and mini book necklaces.  I’ll also have a few screenprinted zipper pouches and tea towels!

When: Sunday August 9, 10am – 3pm
Where: Evergreen Brickworks, The Pavilions, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto

For details, please see the Brickworks page for this event, here.