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Wordless Wednesday 04.03.15
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Day 148/365
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Use Your Journal No. 4
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Time to use your journals!!
Today I’m taking a trip down memory lane and sharing a journal I haven’t worked on in years. There are still several pages to go, but that’s the nice thing about journals: they don’t expire or require the latest download to function properly. You can pick up a journal anytime and continue where you left off.
Today I’m going to talk about keeping a dream journal! And yes, I totally went down memory lane when putting together this post. I even searched my bookshelves for my old dream dictionary, which was right beside my well-used but very dusty book on palmistry, and my old tarot cards. If you’re into all of these things then this is the journal for you!
My little dream journal is a small case bound book I made while in art college. The dark and inky colour palette was inspired by Edward Gorey. 
Six tips for keeping a dream journal:
1. Keep your dream journal, with a pen or pencil, beside you when you sleep. On a bedside table is good.
2. Choose a fairly small journal so it doesn’t take up too much space on small bedside tables.
3. When keeping a dream journal, the idea is that the memory of the dream stays with you for only a few minutes after you wake up. By keeping the journal and pen beside you, everything is at hand when you wake up for an easier, more enjoyable journalling experience. I’m a visual person, so the main image stays with me longer than the details of the dream, so I write first to get it all down. Then I do a quick sketch if it adds to my entry/if I’m awake enough.
4. It’s most likely not going to be pretty; it’s utilitarian and a record-keeping practice. Don’t worry about it.
5. Sometimes I start to lose the memory of the dream and details fade away while I’m writing (it’s kind of like taking notes during a lecture with a very fast speaking prof who does not slow down). When this happens I just make a note that something else happened, but I don’t remember the exact details, instead of trying to remember all the details.
6. It’s fun to look into the meanings of your dreams as well! There are many different interpretations of dreams and their meanings, find a dream dictionary that suits you!
This is a fun and easy way to keep a journal. It’s also quite interesting looking back and recognizing patterns and recurring dreams. I’d love to hear about your experiences keeping a dream journal.
Sweet dreams!
Dapper & Floral
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The Dapper Journal. This is a full fabric book, in a handsome tweed-like blend. Black linen thread creates a stunning stitch pattern down the spine. This is a dapper and cozy journal, perfect for the stylish cafe goer or other hip creative types!
The Green & Brown Floral Journal. Think spring buds and green shoots, this journal embodies new beginnings. With a green and brown floral paper cover and grey linen spine, this book makes a gorgeous wedding guest book or memory album. As with the Dapper Journal, brown linen thread creates the Starburst pattern along the spine.
These are lovely hardcover books that are so fun to make and so versatile in use. They make wonderful journals or sketchbooks and gorgeous memory albums or special event guest books. Use your imagination, there are so many possibilities!
I don’t usually pick favourites, but this one is my favourite!
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This journal is #3 in a series of the hand dyed washi cover journals. I posted about the other two journals in this series a little while ago but felt this one deserved it’s own post. It’s my favourite in the series. I think it’s purely aesthetics, but I love the way the covers turned out. They are simple yet beautiful.
To read more about the process of hand dying washi paper, read about it here and here. Each paper comes out a bit differently than the other, making each book one of a kind and truly unique!
Cabin Fever February: Only 2 Days Left!!
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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!
Workshop Time!
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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.
Wordless Wednesday 25.02.15
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February Blues
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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.
The Studio on a Sunday
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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?
Cabin Fever February!
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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!!
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