Day 143/365
Just a friendly reminder that there are only 2 days left of my shop-wide sale at Arts Market on college!
Everything in the Sprouts Press space is marked down by 30%, so make sure to scoop that journal you’ve been eyeing for a while – when it’s gone, it’s gone!
Day 142/365
In less than 2 weeks I’m instructing another bookbinding workshop at the awesome letterpress studio and gallery Graven Feather!
It’ll be a fun morning of creativity and journal making. Everyone will leave with a finished project and the skills to make more books!
If you’re interested in joining me, act fast as there are only a couple of spaces left!
For more information and to register, go here.
Day 141/365
Day 139/365
A collection of items rounded up for their wintery and icy blue tones! I love winter and the beauty of fresh snow on evergreen trees, or a cross country ski day, or even just a walk in the calm of a snowfall. And of course a cold winter day is the best kind of day to stay inside with your journal and a cup of tea! Here are my most wintery items I’d like to share with you.
Starting clockwise from the top left: Indigo and Silver Quick Notes notebooks, Blue and White Starburst Journal, Thistles Pouch Screenprinted on Linen, Pocket Notes Mini Book in Florentine Blue, Wintertime Bookbinding Kit, Indigo Starburst Journal with hand dyed paper, DIY Bookbinding Kit in Aqua and Grey, Watercolour Sketchbook in Navy Bookcloth.
While the intention of this post is to share some of my blue and winter-themed items, I do realize that the Winter Blues are a real thing that affect many people. To learn more about Winter Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression, click here for a video put together by CAMH.
Day 138/365
Did you know that every Sprouts Press Handbound book has my seal embossed on the front or back page? It’s true, I promise! If you have one, check your book now to see it!
Today and all the days – impressing my seal on finished journals is ongoing! It’s the last task and the finishing touch. If you’re a maker, what is your final task, the finishing touch on your items?
Day 136/365
It’s Cabin Fever February at the Arts Market on College!!
You might be asking yourself what, exactly, does this mean? What’s Cabin Fever February?? It’s an awesome sale with a handful of vendors, offering up to 50% off their entire space!!
As you can see, the entire Sprouts Press booth is listed at 30% off!! So come on in and pick out your favourite handbound journal. Then cozy up with a blanket and some tea while you fill your book with dreams of springtime!!
Day 135/365
After posting my latest instalment of Use Your Journal, I realized that there were only two Starburst Journals in my Etsy shop. I’m happy to say that I’ve taken some time to put these ones together and list them online.
These are quite possibly my favourite books to bind. I love the possibilities for covers and the stitching patterns created on the spine. Even better? It lays flat when open!
This book is the first of two that are full fabric covers. And it’s my own handmade bookcloth! I’m proud of these journals, the full fabric makes them very tactile. Perfect for a cozy afternoon of sketching/journalling/album making with a cup of tea by a toasty fire.
Day 133/365
There’s a new style of journal in my Etsy shop! Please welcome the Medium Journal with Ribbon! This is my first venture into the world of handmade bookcloth. I have to say, it is liberating. To be able to use any fabric I want (minus stretchy and see-through materials; there were some trials and errors!) and turn it into bookcloth opens so many doors.
Of course, I went right for the cotton linen and linen-like fabrics right off the bat, they are so gorgeous!
The journals themselves are hardcover case-bound, housing a selection of blank paper and brown kraft paper. And, as a bit of fun, each book has a half page map, making it appropriate for travel as well. (Makes a one of a kind keepsake after it’s filled with memories from a trip!)
Some of the journals have brass corners, mainly just the red journals, which also use outdoor fabric as the bookcloth. Yes, these are the toughest journals in the series!!
The size is not too big, but not too small; perfect for stashing in a day bag or backpack. All of these designs have ribbon bookmarks, essential to keep your place so you can find it quickly when inspiration strikes on the go!
Available in Ruby Red, Grass Green and Warm Grey.
Day 131/365
Today I’m going back in time to last fall when I was going crazy prepping for the One of a Kind Show. I was designing and handcrafting many leather journals and having a great time!
Today, there are only two of these journals left and they’re both for sale in person at the Arts Market on College St. here in Toronto. It’s hard for me to believe that so many of my creations have gone out into the world and now carry your thoughts, ideas and inspirations. I’m truly grateful!
Day 128/365
There are some new journals in my Etsy shop. I’m pretty proud of these journals, they are beautiful and functional. I love how they feel in hand; substantial and serious. Housing 220 pages (front and back) these are working journals, meant for your thoughts and ideas!
A close up shows attention to details; like the pop of colour on the spine covering. Who doesn’t love a bit of blue!? Each book is unique, a natural result of hand-dying the washi paper covers. No two are the same!
Interested in learning about the process to hand-dye paper? Check out this post and this post I wrote about my experience.
More of these gems are being added over the next couple of days. To see them all, click here.
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