New to the shop

Posted on April 30, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 205/365 Some new arrivals to the Sprouts Press Etsy shop! The Gold Florentine Journal, above, is as perfect for at-home writing as it is for on-the-go sketching! The finishing touches really bring out the character of this book, especially the reclaimed leather and vintage brass button. See it here. The Map Journal, above, is one of many map journals I’ve made. I don’t know what it is about maps, but I love them. So, of course, I put them on covers of books, and inside books! The covers of this journal showcase a map of Greece, a place I have yet to go. It would make a wonderful travel journal/sketchbook, especially with the closure and spine protector to keep any collected paper ephemera safely inside. See it here.

Did you know I have an entire Travel Journal section in my Etsy shop? Check it out here!

Wordless Wednesday 29.04.15

Posted on April 29, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 204/365

The Wayzgoose Annual Book Arts Fair

Posted on April 20, 2015 by sproutspress

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It’s the best time of the year; time for the Wayzgoose!! I’m not even going to try and hide the fact that this is my most favourite show of the year, anyone who’s attended will understand.

This is an annual gathering of bookbinders, book artists, papermakers, printmakers, paper marblers, and anyone who makes things to do with these things. We all get together for the day to show our work, engage in shop talk and be inspired! It’s the best.

Traditionally a Wayzgoose is a feast held by a printing house for it’s employees. Today the Wayzgoose is a day-long fair, plus a gorgeous letterpress printed poster (like the one above by Graven Feather, of course!). And it’s also when the Wayzgoose anthology comes out, which is bound in a limited edition of 115 copies each year, with signatures from the vendors of the fair and local printmakers. Like I said, it’s pretty incredible! Check it out if you can, details below.

When: Saturday April 25, 9am – 5pm
Where: Grimsby Public Art Gallery, 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, Ontario.

For more information, please visit the gallery’s site here.

SpringPop!

Posted on April 17, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 192/365

Today marks the start of the SpringPop Pop Up Shop & Maker Mart!

The show is located in beautiful downtown Burlington, right by the lake. Sprouts Press will have some items there: lots of styles of journals and sketchbooks large and small, some mini book necklaces, ex libris bookplates and bookbinding kits! There are so many talented artisans, artists and makers showcasing their work at this show, go and check it out if you’re able!

Where: 408 John St., Burlington, Ontario
When: April 17 *Opening: 6pm – 9pm, April 18: 10am – 6pm, April 19: 12pm – 5pm.

For more information, directions, etc, please go here.

Sprouts Press goes to the Junction!

Posted on April 4, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 179/365

You can now find Sprouts Press products in the Junction! Introducing our newest retailer: Urban Gardener on Dupont!

If you haven’t checked out this shop you definitely should! They have a great selection of gardening products, and a curated selection of handmade items from local makers!

There are a few Sprouts Press items there, like the Starburst journals, Indigo Fancy Coptic journals and Bookbinding kits.

I have only good things to say about this shop; it’s beautiful, welcoming and run by incredibly sincere and lovely people. Go and check it out!!

Details:
Urban Gardener
1640 Dupont St, Toronto

Wordless Wednesday 01.04.15

Posted on April 1, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 176/365

The Grey Beaded Journal

Posted on March 28, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 172/365

Cleaning and organizing always leads to reminiscing for me. Like this beaded coptic journal, for instance. It’s the last one of a series, all featuring my own handmade paper on the covers and matching beading details.

The covers showcase my own handmade papers, each is different.
From left to right:
Coral: pigmented cotton.
Green: pigmented abaca with multicoloured gampi inclusions.
Blue: pigmented abaca with multicoloured gampi inclusions.
Grey-Black: pigmented cotton with supersparkle!! *This is the last one!
White: cotton.
Tan: my own pine needle fibres mixed with abaca for strength.

And this is the last one left! The grey-black sparkly journal with royal blue beading detail on the cover, check it out here.

See you at the Bellwoods Flea!

Posted on March 21, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 165/365

It’s the Bellwoods Flea today!

There are two locations and I’ll be at 801 Dundas St. West, Hashtag Gallery.
The other location is just down the road at the Magpie, 831 Dundas St. West.

Come out and support local makers!

Springtime!

Posted on March 20, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 164/365

Springtime has finally arrived! I’m really looking forward to some outdoor time without the 10 minute scarf/hat/mitts/boots/coats routine. I’m also looking forward to warm weather and outdoor sketching, and journalling on patios and cafes!

I’ve got some fun springtimey things planned for the blog over the next little while, stay tuned! In the meantime, it’s okay to start breaking out the spring wardrobe, right?

Farewell Wintertime

Posted on March 10, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 154/365

An ode to the end of winter. I’ve pulled together my most wintery, icy blue and white items as a farewell to the season of snow and freezing temperatures. Mostly because it’s time for spring, but also because I love the beauty of winter.

Clockwise from the top left:
Indigo Starburst Journal hand dyed paper in indigo, Wintertime Bookbinding Kit makes 2 notebooks, Mini Pocket Notes Journal hardcover journal that fits in your hand as well as your bag, White Linen Pouch screenprinted with Thistles in aqua, Navy Watercolour Sketchbook with ribbon bookmark, Quick Notes Notebook handpainted in Indigo and Silver, Paper Moon Book Earrings made from reclaimed papers, Starburst Journal in blue and white Florentine pattern.