The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on September 6, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 334/365If you’ve been following my Instagram, or other social media feeds, then you’ll know that one of my favourite processes is to dye paper with indigo. Well, this sunday was no exception as I spent some time at the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, fondly referred to as CBBAG (pronounced ‘cabbage’), where there was an indigo dyeing session. photo 5_fotor

It was a small group of creative women, all of us eager to stretch our creative muscles. People dyed paper, fabric, string, yarn, thread and even buttons!! (I contemplated dyeing a bit of my hair, but chickened out in the end). As these things usually go, what felt like an hour was actually 4 and the day came to an end before we knew it.
Some of the results were really gorgeous – I can’t wait to see the projects these gems become!

To read more about my adventures in dyeing paper, go here.
To see some of the things I’ve made previously with hand dyed indigo paper, go here.

The countdown is on!

Posted on September 5, 2015 by sproutspress

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It’s official! The coundown is on to the 2nd annual Etsy Made in Canada: Toronto! The show will be at the MaRS building again this year, showcasing the best of the best of Canadian Etsy sellers here in the city!

There are some sweet surprises planned for this year, so keep your eyes peeled! And if you’re eager to get one of the free swag bags, be sure to get there early! There are only 100 of them and last year people started lining up hours in advance.

For more information, please see the Toronto Etsy Street Team’s website, here.

No local to Toronto? No problem! Etsy Made in Canada is a country-wide event, click here to find an event near you.

Last Days of Summer

Posted on September 4, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 332/365Technically summer is still on till September 21 here in Canada, but it feels different with the start of school less than a week away.

In honour of the last days of sunshine and carefree days, I’ve pulled together some bright and last minute road-trip worthy books.

Clockwise from top left:
Elegant Quick Notes with blue floral trim, Starburst Journal in red Florentine, Indigo Journal, Screenprinted Zipper Pouch with burgundy Queen Anne’s lace, Advanced Quick Notes, Canadiana Journal in red, Mini Book Magnets in a set of 6.

Learn the Arrow Stitch

Posted on September 3, 2015 by sproutspress

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Join me on Sunday September 13 for the next bookbinding workshop at Graven Feather! I’ll be teaching the Arrow Stitch and applying it to a hardcover technique. This is a hands-on class and everyone will leave with a finished project!

What: Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal Workshop
When: Sunday September 13, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen Street West (by Trinity Bellwoods Park)
Cost: $75, all materials included

For details and to register, go here.

If you’re not able to make it to this workshop, don’t fret! There are plenty more dates to take a workshop with me, just visit the Workshops section of my site.

Wordless Wednesday 02.09.15

Posted on September 2, 2015 by sproutspress

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End of Summer Sale!

Posted on September 1, 2015 by sproutspress

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It’s hard to believe, but the end of summer is just around the corner. With that in mind, I’m holding a sale in my Etsy shop to make way for new fall and holiday products! I’ve dedicated a section in my shop to these items, you can find it in the menu bar down the left side of my shop or go here.

There may be more items added as I clear out space, but for the time being the items above are the only sale items.

Clockwise from top left:
Little Leather Journal in black reclaimed leather with vintage button, Mini Journal in two-tone yellow, Screenprinted Linen Pouch with thistles in aqua blue, Screenprinted Linen Tea Towel with thistles in aqua blue, Screenprinted Linen Pouch with queen anne’s lace in burgundy.

Craft Ontario Show

Posted on August 31, 2015 by sproutspress

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I’m pleased to share that I’ll be a vendor at this year’s Craft Ontario Show! I’ll be among some of the finest artisans and artists for the full 3 day show, so mark your calendars and save the date!

What: Craft Ontario’s Craft Show 2015
When: October 9 – 11, 2015
Where: Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto

For more information please see the show website here.

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on August 30, 2015 by sproutspress

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Today I was in a different studio than my own, playing with indigo dye. However, I’ll save that for another day.

In the meantime here’s a photo from earlier this week of the first step to my hand painted notebooks. This is what the covers look like before I cut them up. Sometimes it’s hard to make that first cut when really is rather keep the piece for myself. But, they do make lovely notebooks that someone will cherish!

Back to School Stationery

Posted on August 29, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 326/365It’s nearly that time of year; back to school! I have to admit that my favourite part of going back to school was stationery shopping. I think, once, I was even excited to get a geometry set. I love how all the components fit into the neat little tin. I was never very good at geometry, but I did love that set!

Here’s a collection of more book-themed back to school items that I’d be pretty pumped about, if I were going back to school.

Clockwise starting at the top left:

Advanced Quick Notes notebooks, Indigo Journal, Elegant Quick Notes notebooks. Paper Moon Book Earrings in brown Florentine, Mini Book Necklaces in a variety of colours, Screenprinted Zipper Pouch in brown linen with burgundy Queen Anne’s Lace.

Fun at Graven Feather!

Posted on August 28, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 325/365In just over 2 weeks I’ll be at Graven Feather teaching the beautiful and surprisingly fun Arrow Stitch! It’s a hands on workshop where everyone will leave with a finished, hard cover journal they made!

What: Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal Workshop
When: Sunday September 13, 2015 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West (beside Trinity Bellwoods Park)

For more information and to register, go here.