The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on January 18, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 103/365

It’s technically wintertime here in Toronto, though you might not be able to tell today since it’s raining. So it seems appropriate that I’m drinking many cups of tea (milk oolong today) and putting together more Wintertime Bookbinding Kits.

Look at the selection of fancy papers – the deep indigo floral chiyogami makes me swoon!

This winter-themed bookbinding kit is packed to the gills with goodies. A selection of fancy papers, heavy-weight cover papers, page papers, linen thread, simple tools and embellishments (not pictured)! Once you’ve completed the two books in the kit (and the super cute mini book!) you can start adding your own materials and keep going!

Pictured above I’ve added in a few things from my own collection to inspire you: two spools of linen thread (you could use cotton thread, but linen thread is stronger and more durable), tiny scissors, beeswax and my trusty wooden awl! What other crafty supplies would you use?

Wintertime Bookbinding Kits are available in my Etsy shop, at Freedom Clothing Collective and now also at the Arts Market on College.

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on January 11, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 96/365

Today in the studio it’s all about Valentines Day! Many shades of pink, red and white are floating around here, all in the name of books of course.

A sneak peek at some new designs for a series of Star Cross’d Lovers Book Ornaments.

With inside pages from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, of course.

Keep your eyes peeled for these to be released in my Etsy shop next week!

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on January 4, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 89/365
Well I’ve done it again! Today was spent taking a lovely walk on a rare mild day here in Toronto (don’t worry, the forecast for next week predicts -20C as the high) over to the Arts Market.

While this isn’t technically the studio, it’s kind of an extension. And I’ve re-stocked and updated some items, so swing by if you’re in the area. I’m set for 2015!

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on December 28, 2014 by sproutspress

Day 82/365

This is the studio on a sunday back in the fall. A great shot detailing the process of punching holes into leather, to be used as a closure for this journal. See similar journals here.

The pictured journal is a smaller cousin of the Indigo Coptic Journal featured in this post from a couple of weeks ago. It’s the same idea with the closure, just a different cover and sized journal!

The studio on a Sunday

Posted on December 21, 2014 by sproutspress

Day 75/365

In the studio today. It’s a day for getting everything organized and in order.

I’m hoping to change some studio things around in the new year. So tidying and getting my ducks in a row now is prudent (and kind of fun!).

The Studio on a Sunday 30.11.14

Posted on November 30, 2014 by sproutspress

Day 54/365

I’m not actually in the studio today. Instead, here’s a picture from not that long ago of the studio in full swing. Maybe it’s because of the state of messiness in here right now, but I’m reminded of a saying I once saw on a co-workers desk.

It read: ‘If a cluttered desk means a cluttered mind, what does an emtpy desk mean?’

I have no idea who wrote or said this, (if you know, please share below!) but it makes me smile whenever I remember it. Yay for messy desks!!

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on November 9, 2014 by sproutspress

Day 33/365

Today I’m working on the largest books I’ll be making all season. Not quite the largest books I’ve ever made, but for a long time at least. I am reminded that I prefer making smaller books.

Measuring 8″ x 10″, the ample page space is great for sketching or writing in long paragraphs. I’ll be featuring these books at the One of a Kind Show at the end of the month. (I’m at booth D49, stop by and say Hi!)

The Studio on Sunday

Posted on November 2, 2014 by sproutspress

Day 26/365

In the studio today: stacks and stacks of pages to be sewn into many books. Fancy coptic journals, to be exact. This is my sunday, along with the lots of tea and some Vinyl Cafe.

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on October 19, 2014 by sproutspress

Day 12/365

A glimpse of the tidiest corner of the studio mid-prep for the busy holiday season that is, gasp, just around the corner!!

I’ve already sewn these text blocks, next I’ll make the covers and then case them in. There’s a nice surprise of page materials and the covers are full bookcloth (made by me!), I’m pretty excited for these journals!