The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on July 5, 2015 by sproutspress

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I’ve been working on a lot of custom orders the last little while, and last week I had the pleasure of crafting a gorgeous leather memory/keepsake book for a client.

This is one of the largest books I’ve ever made. The photos might be a bit deceiving, but trust me, it’s a big book! It’s a limp binding made with a gorgeous brown leather. Inside is heavy weight printmaking paper and the endpapers are a fancy Italian printed paper, of course.

If you have a special occasion coming up or just like the idea of having a quality heirloom keepsake book, just click ‘Custom Order’ on the top menu bar and answer a few questions to get started. It’s easy! I enjoy working on special projects and love a good challenge, so don’t be shy!

If you have a custom request, just click here.

Blossom and Bloom

Posted on June 27, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 263/365I’m pleased to say that I’ll be participating in the next Blossom and Bloom show in less than 3 weeks! Located in picturesque Unionville, in the courtyard of the Varley Art Gallery, this is going to be a show worth checking out! I’ll be there with my handbound books, alongside a curated selection of talented makers, live music, and floral designers.

I’ll be there for just one day, on Sunday July 12 from 11am – 4pm.

The gallery is located at 216 Main Street, Unionville.

Bonus: Admission & parking are free!

Sprouts Press goes to Welland!

Posted on June 20, 2015 by sproutspress

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It’s a great day for a road trip to the Niagara region! Stop by Vermeers Garden Centre in Welland and say Hi to yours truly and many other talented makers!

What: Heirlooms Artisan Market
When: Saturday June 20, 10am – 6pm
Where: Vermeers Garden Centre, 684 South Pelham St, Welland, Ontario

Pro tip: This is an Etsy sponsored event, you know what that means – swag bags!! If you’re one of the first 100 people you’ll get a swag bag with some pretty awesome goodies inside!

For more details and vendor profiles, go here.

New In The Shop

Posted on June 13, 2015 by sproutspress

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Just listed the very last coral leather journal, complete with vintage button. While I loved this series and the enjoyment of pairing vintage buttons with reclaimed leather, I’ve decided to move on to a new leather journal design. I’m finishing up production and will be listing the first one within the next couple of weeks.

In the meantime, you can check out the new design in person at Studio 205 in Hamilton!

New in the Shop

Posted on June 8, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 244/365

New in the shop: cute little leather journals! These are made from reclaimed leather or suede and paired with a matching vintage button.
If you’ve been following my posts lately, you’ll know that I’ve been working with leather quite a bit lately. I’m working on some new designs and hoping to get them out in the next little while. In the meantime, these are the last of the Little Leather Journals, get’em while they’re still around!

View all leather journals here.

The Studio on a Saturday

Posted on June 6, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 242/365

I’ve been working with leather a lot lately. Organizing, sorting and making journals with it. For the most part, these leather journals have gone to our Hamilton retailer; Studio 205, but keep your eyes peeled for new additions to the online shop!

Sprouts Press in Hamilton

Posted on May 29, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 234/365Hamilton friends, great news! Studio 205 is now restocked with Sprouts Press handbound books, including two new items to the shop: Leather journals and Canadiana Journals, just in time for Father’s Day!
If you haven’t already checked out Studio 205 in Hamilton, you should. They’ve got great coffee and tea, and they sell handmade and vintage goods from makers and sellers across Canada! Doesn’t get any better than that!

For more information about Studio 205, go here.

Show Announcement

Posted on May 4, 2015 by sproutspress

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Announcing the next show for Sprouts Press: Heirlooms Artisan Market! Held amongst the greenery and flowers of Vermeer’s Garden Centre, this show will have a great variety of vendors, including myself, jewelry, body care and even food trucks!

What: Heirlooms Artisan Market
When: Saturday June 20, 2015 10am – 6pm
Where: Vermeer’s Garden Centre, 684 S Pelham Road, Welland

The Studio on a Monday

Posted on April 27, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 202/365

Today has been all about organizing and tidying up after a busy weekend full of shows. This is not exciting and doesn’t lend itself well to photos. So instead, I’ll just share this photo above, from last week in the studio.

This is one of the finishing touches I put on my hand-dyed Indigo Journals, the reclaimed leather closure. I measure, cut and punch each one individually. As with many trades and crafts, the rule is always to measure twice, cut once!

SpringPop!

Posted on April 17, 2015 by sproutspress

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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.