News!

Posted on November 15, 2016 by sproutspress

Hello folks!

Things around the studio have been quite hectic lately, lots of freshly handbound journals off to new homes, workshops being taught and holiday show prep. While I won’t go into details here, instead I’ll redirect you to my eNewsletter sign up for a more in-depth look at what’s next for Sprouts Press holiday shows and such. Go here: http://eepurl.com/Xyh4z *Next newsletter goes out this week, so sign up in the next couple of days to be included.
This saturday you can find Sprouts Press in Hamilton at the Makeology Holiday Show!! So excited for this show, I’ll have handbound books, journals, albums, sketchbooks and a few holiday-themed book items!

What: Makeology Holiday
When: Saturday, November 19, 11am – 5pm
Where: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton (my booth is in ‘The Woodshed’)

For more infomation, please see the show website here.

Wordless Wednesday 19.10.16

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Wordless Wednesday 05.10.16

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Wordless Wednesday 28.09.16

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New Designs!

Posted on September 23, 2016 by sproutspress

Introducing the newest line of books from Sprouts Press: themed journals with printed pages!! (not just lined, but printed with prompts and details to record!)

Yesterday, over on Instagram, I shared the first in the series; The Correspondence Journal! Today I’m happy to share the next design: The Reader’s Log Book!! I’ll be launching them officially tomorrow, at the Etsy Made in Canada show here in Toronto (MaRS building, right by Queen’s Park subway station).

Stop by to check them out and say Hello! I’ll be at booth 47 from 10am – 6pm

Studio Sunday (on a Monday)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by sproutspress

Holiday production is in full swing here at Sprouts Press HQ! Yesterday was a busy day of making miniature, wearable books! Keep your eyes peeled for the finished product, Mini Book Necklaces, to be replenished online soon!

This saturday, September 24, is Etsy Made in Canada! I’ll be a vendor at the MaRS building in downtown Toronto, find me at booth 47. Stop by and say hello; along with my other handbound books, I’ll have Mini Book Necklaces too!

Etsy Made in Canada!

Posted on September 16, 2016 by sproutspress

That’s right! I’m a vendor at this year’s Etsy Made in Canada show, back for it’s 3rd year!!
You’ll find all sorts of beautifully hand crafted items at this show, and some vintage as well!

Bonus Tip: Be one of the first 100 people through the doors and get a free swag bag filled with handmade goodies!

Check out this year’s lookbook to get an idea of what to expect.

Wordless Wednesday 14.09.16 (on a Thursday)

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Coptic Stitch Class New Dates!

Posted on September 14, 2016 by sproutspress

I’m so pleased to announce that there is a new date for another class of ‘Deconstructed & Reclaimed: From discarded novel to Coptic journal‘; one of my most popular bookbinding workshops!

In this class, participants will learn how to craft their own hand-bound hardcover journal using discarded books. This workshop will introduce the tools of the trade, materials, and techniques to deconstruct a book and repurpose it into a new journal, using the Coptic stitch to bind the book.

Perfect for beginners or those looking to practice and brush up on their Coptic binding skills, everyone will leave with a finished project.

When: Sunday September 18, 10am – 5pm
Where: Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, 80 Ward Street, Toronto

For more information & to register, go here.

Studio Sunday (on a Monday)

Posted on September 12, 2016 by sproutspress

It seems that I’m spending many Sundays in other people’s studios these days. And yesterday was no exception. I was over at Graven Feather teaching a lovely group the Longstitch/Linkstitch binding and the results were beautiful!

I have a few more classes scheduled for the fall, be sure to check my Workshops page to see them all. Who knows, maybe you’ll start that handmade holiday gift in September this year! Or maybe taking a class and learning a new skill is the perfect, unique gift for the person who has everything.