Posted on April 3, 2016 by sproutspress

If you’ve been following along, you know that April is a busy month for Sprouts Press. There are many shows and workshops happening, everyone seems to love journaling and sketching this time of the year.

So, today I’ve been working on a new batch of Adventure Journals, just for this month’s shows: Makeology and the Wayzgoose Book Arts Fair!! If you don’t know about these shows, just click the ‘Shows‘ tab along the top menu bar of my site to learn more.

Hope to see you soon!

Newsletter Sign Up Time!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by sproutspress

Can you believe that spring has started and it’s almost April?! You know what that means: newsletter sign-up time!

This month is a big one, some really exciting news & announcements, *maybe* something special for subscribers (wink, wink) and a concise listing of upcoming events, workshops and general goings on of my little company.

As always, I only send one email per month. It’s a lot of work putting together a nice newsletter, I’d never waste all that energy and time on spam.

If you’re already a subscriber, expect the next newsletter on Monday. If you want to become a subscriber, just go here.

Wordless Wednesday 30.03.16

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Sampler Bookbinding Workshop NEW

Posted on March 29, 2016 by sproutspress

Good news for folks learning the craft of hand bookbinding with me: I’ve got a brand new workshop being offered at Graven Feather!

It’s a Sampler Workshop! This means I’ll be teaching three different bindings, and we’ll be focusing on the technique rather than making a ‘pretty’ finished project. I’ve chosen fairly straightforward, easy to remember bindings that lend themselves well to projects you might want to make on your own, at home. These are good bindings to help build your bookbinding repertoire.

What: Sampler Bookbinding Workshop

When: Sunday April 10, 1pm – 4pm

Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto

For more information and to register, go here.

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on March 27, 2016 by sproutspress

It might be Studio Sunday, but really I’m spending time with family.

I usually bake a nice, festive sweet bread to share with my family on Easter. But this year’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan version of chocolate babka is less than stellar (unless the goal is to be the most unedible). So instead I’m sharing a nice picture of some spring-like notebooks that are available in my Etsy shop!

I’ll be back next week with updates, announcements and something REALLY exciting you don’t want to miss!!! Happy Easter!

Countdown is on!

Posted on March 18, 2016 by sproutspress

Here’s an exciting tidbit: Makeology Spring Craft Fair is less than one month away!! Mark your calendars, start your engines and prep for seriously awesome handmade goodness!!

I’ll be there as a vendor, selling my handbound books, journals, albums as well as my other book-related products (like bookbinding kits!). Also, I’ve got something special in the works, just for this show! It’s a series of journals that will be made only once, and available only at this show – stay tuned for details!

When: Saturday April 16 (one day only!) 11am – 6pm
Where: The Cotton Factory, 270 Sherman Ave. North, Hamilton

For more details and directions, please see the show’s webpage here.

St.Paddy’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2016 by sproutspress

Despite the fact that today is St.Paddy’s day, I have to admit that I really do like green. It’s one of my favourites! So, I’ve gathered a nice selection of my green items to share, see below for details.

Clockwise from top left:
–Medium Cloth Journal with Ribbon Bookmark
–Elegant Quick Notes in Mint Polka Dots
–Journal Adventure Kits
–Ex Libris Handprinted Bookplates in Emerald, Rectangle
–DIY Bookbinding Kit in Green & Cream
–The Everyday Notebook with Leaf Pattern
–Ex Libris Handprinted Bookplates in Emerald, Square
–Elegant Quick Notes in Green & Blue Floral
–Fancy Coptic Journal with Reclaimed Leather & Brass Closure, Green with Gold Dots

Press for Sprouts Press

Posted on March 17, 2016 by sproutspress

Looks like my Mini Book Magnet sets went on an adventure over to the BookGlow website! They’ve been included in a list of great little book magnets!! Check out the list here.