Make something for the holidays!

Posted on December 11, 2015 by sproutspress

Join me for a fun book making workshop this sunday! Read on for details.

This sunday I’m back at Graven Feather teaching another bookbinding workshop, just in time for holiday giving!!

Learn how to design and craft your own hand bound journal, to keep or gift! This workshop will introduce you to the basic process of hand decorating paper for use as book covers, and then how to incorporate it into a hand bound book using the Longstitch Linkstitch technique. No previous art experience is required.

When: Sunday December 13, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
Cost: $65, materials included.

For more information and to register, go here.

Wordless Wednesday 09.12.15

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The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on November 22, 2015 by sproutspress

I’ve got some great new journal designs finished, just in time for the holidays!!
One of my favourites of the new designs; the Plaid Fancy Coptic Journal (pictured above).

These books are substantial, sturdy, and incredibly tactile. Especially since the covers are plaid fabric!!! Great for cozy sketching or fireside journalling.

You can find these books at the One of a Kind Show here in Toronto. To see my other Fancy Coptic Journals online, go here.

If you plan on attending the One of a Kind Show, don’t forget I’m holding a contest and you could win a pair of free tickets to the show! Otherwise, to purchase discounted tickets online, go here.

Wordless Wednesday 18.11.15

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Holiday Shipping Deadlines – Now Live!

Posted on November 12, 2015 by sproutspress

Holiday Shipping Deadlines are now live in my Etsy shop! Please read below for details.

If you prefer to shop in person at a local store, check out my list of retailers to find a location near you! And if you really want to meet me or just say Hello, I’ll be at the One of a Kind Show this year, in booth E35! For details on the show, go here.

***HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES*** To USA: December 4, 2015. To Canada: December 8, 2015. Everywhere else: November 27, 2015. If you require a shipping upgrade, simply send me a convo with details. If purchasing a ‘made to order’ item, please take into account the time it takes me to make your item. Happy Holidays!!

Newsletter Sign Up Time!

Posted on November 9, 2015 by sproutspress

The November eNewsletter is going out in the next couple of days! If you’re not already a subscriber, now is the time to sign up! This edition is a good one; lots of holiday tips and craft show goodies!!

To sign up, go here.

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on November 8, 2015 by sproutspress

Ornaments, ornaments, so many ornaments!! I’m taking a little break from the more serious bookbinding tasks/holiday show prep and making some fun little Starburst Book Ornaments.

Those who follow along here regularly will recognize these pieces from last year. They were so popular (I sold out before the holiday shipping deadline!!) that I brought them back this year!

To see them all, go here.

*Fun tip: can you guess what book I chose for the inside pages? (Hint: There’s more than one, and they’re both classics!)

Wordless Wednesday 04.11.15

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The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on November 1, 2015 by sproutspress

Today in the studio. Well, the last several weeks in the studio, really. It’s crunch time and my studio is buzzing with activity as I prep for the One of a Kind Show and Sale. With less than a month to go (gasp!) I’ve got some of the popular books ready to go, but I’m also working on some new items, which I’ll share in a little bit. For now, it’s back to the studio!

Bookbinding Workshop!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by sproutspress

Next saturday I’m teaching the Hardcover Arrow Stitch Journal workshop at Graven Feather! That’s just one week away, if you’re interested sign up soon as spots are going fast.

What: Hardcover Arrow Stitch Journal Workshop
When: Saturday November 7, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
Cost: $75, materials included

For more information and to register, go here.