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Don’t forget! There’s a sale in my Etsy shop happening right now!!
You may remember this post from last week, announcing the sale. Well, it’s still on, right till the end of July in fact! Time to stock up on holiday decorations and avoid the madness that is holiday shopping in december!
Sale details:
-Runs now until the end of the month, July 31, 2015.
-Discount is already applied, and offer is exclusively for items in the ‘Christmas in July Sale‘ section! Easy peasy!!
Day 283/365
Join myself, and the lovely Pam at Graven Feather, for a fun and crafty Saturday morning on July 25 for the next Bookbinding Workshop! Learn how to make this Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal and leave with your very own handmade book!!
What: Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Workshop
When: Saturday July 25, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
For details & how to register, go here.
Day 282/365
It’s road trip season here in Ontario, Canada! Sometimes this means a canoe trip, or a camping trip to a music festival, or cottaging with the family. Or maybe this year it means going to see your favourite athletes at some of the Pan Am games venues around Toronto and the GTA.
I designed this journal as a trip companion for a friend. She liked it so much that I decided to make more and put them available online. I’ve gone through a couple different designs, but this is the one I’ve decided to stick with. There is a strip of linen down the spine, for durability and a pop of colour, and even a little map page!
Featured above are the last three, each featuring a different part of Canada. Clockwise from the top: The Maritimes, The Great Lakes, and Quebec.
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Day 280/365
I spent last Sunday in Unionville, Ontario at a beautiful little show with some fantastic people. And, as often happens, some people were drawn to my pieces but hesitant to purchase because they feared they would never use the journal. Part of my motto is that my books ‘are designed to be used, well worn and well loved’. Needless to say, while I appreciate a healthy collection of journals (read: more than *a few*), it’s even nicer to actually use them as it adds value and enriches your experience with the book.
In an effort to help people out who have difficulty starting that coveted journal, I started writing a series of blog posts titled; Use Your Journal! Today I’ve rounded them up and conveniently listed them here for you, all in one place.
This list starts with posts about using your journal, prior to me titling them ‘Use Your Journal!’. I recommend starting at the top of the list and working your way down. They progress from ideal environments to journal, to the different purposes for different books, to prompts and examples of uses for journals and sketchbooks. If you have a request, just ask!
Plein Air Day 7/365
Inspiring Things (these days) Day 88/365
Use Your Journal No. 1 Day 94/365
Use Your Journal No. 2 Day 129/365
Use Your Journal No. 3 Day 140/365
Use Your Journal No. 4 Day 147/365
Use Your Journal No. 5 Day 170/365
Use Your Journal No. 6 Day 206/365
Day 279/365Announcing the Sprouts Press official Christmas in July Sale! If you read this post a few days ago, you’ll know that I’m in the thick of creating holiday products. It’s no wonder I decided to participate in this year’s Christmas in July sale. (I will admit to having listened to a carol or two . . . . or three). I’ve got some regular items in the sale section. And, I’ve brought back everyone’s favourite: Book Ornaments! Get them now before they run out!!
Sale details:
-Runs now until the end of the month, July 31, 2015.
-Discount is already applied, and offer is exclusively for items in the ‘Christmas in July Sale‘ section! Easy peasy!!
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Today I’m vending at the Blossom and Bloom Show in picturesque Unionville!
It’s in the courtyard of the Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main Street, Unionville.
Visit the show site for more information.
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Last week I got around to a project I’ve been meaning to do for a while. I built a new display for my table booth at art and craft shows. I don’t have a finished photo yet, but enjoy this ‘in progress’ shot in the meantime.
ps. Don’t you love that old woodworking clamp? It was my Grandpa’s!
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Join me on July 25 for the next Bookbinding Workshop at Graven Feather! I’ll be showing how to do the Arrow Stitch, a hardcover binding. It’ll be a fun and crafty saturday morning and everyone leaves with a finished project!
What: Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal Workshop
When: Saturday July 25, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.
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The Sprouts Press July Newsletter goes out tomorrow (friday) morning!! Time to subscribe if you aren’t already, go here to sign up. And if you’re already signed up, Thank You!!
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