Day 363/365
Today in the studio I’m tackling leather journals! I’m completely out of them in the Etsy shop, so I figured it’s time to restock. First ones should be online early next week.
This time around I’m keeping it simple; one size, one stitch style, and just a few neutral colour choices. There may be some options for personalization in the near future!! Keep your eyes peeled for this exciting development!!
Day 361/365
It’s almost the Craft Ontario Show! In just a couple of weeks I’ll have a booth at this show in Wychwood Barns here in Toronto alongside an amazing collection of makers and artists!
For details and directions, go here.
Day 360/365
Meet the newest addition to the Sprouts Press online shop! A good old coptic journal, with a built in braided bookmark complete with coin and bead! Perfect for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts, this is a tree-lovers journal.
Pages are 100% recycled blank paper, and covers are handmade paper in a lovely soft shade of yellow with a green leaves print. You can see small flecks and bits of botanicals in the fibres, it’s really beautiful!
See it here.
Day 358/365
Well, it’s getting closer and closer to the end of my 365 project and I cannot believe how fast it’s flown by! Sure, there were days when I asked myself why, oh why did I ever think to do this in the first place! But, after a quick scan of my blogging journal I remembered the reasons why I took on this project. 
Within the next few days I’ll be doing a recap and wind down of the project and choosing what posts to continue writing and which to remove. To be honest, I’m looking forward to streamlining my posts and seeing how it affects engagement and followers (and having a bit more time to bind books).
If you have a favourite type of post that I write, or series of posts, leave a comment below and I’ll decide whether or not to include them in the post-365 roster.
Day 355/365
Today’s the day! I’ll be at the show from 10am – 6pm, my booth is by the Elizabeth Street entrance, see you there!
Day 354/365
Are you planning to stop by Etsy: Made in Canada here in Toronto? (If not, why not?! It’s going to be pretty fantastic!) Want to know who will be there and what type of handmade goodness to expect? This is a juried show, with tough competition, so expect to be blown away! Take a look at the vendor LookBook here.
Some tips for visiting the show:
–Want a free swag bag packed with amazing handmade samples and goodies? Arrive early and be one of the first 100 people in line to get one!
–Want to try your hand at making something from scratch? Register for a free workshop here and learn how it’s done!
If you want to stop by my booth and say Hello! I’ll be over by the Elizabeth Street entrance, the opposite end to the main entrance off University. Hope to see you there!
Day 353/365
Today I’m talking about opportunities to learn bookbinding. If you missed registering for one of the classes at this weekend’s Etsy: Made in Canada show*, no worries! I’ve got several more chances for you to learn the art and craft of bookbinding.
*I am teaching a now-sold out 1-hour class at the show, free to visitors who managed to snag a spot at the pre-registration, which happened online.
Bookbinding Workshop – Coptic Binding
Learn how to craft your own hand bound, hardcover journal using discarded library books. Deconstruct a book and repurpose it into a new journal, using the coptic stitch to bind the book. Perfect for anyone looking to brush up on their coptic binding skills.
When: Saturday October 17, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: Burlington Public Library, Brant Hills Branch 2255 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario
For more information please go here.
Bookbinding Workshop
In this creative class, students will first learn basic expressive techniques to decorate paper and then how to transform this into soft cover hand bound books. This is a hands-on class, everyone will leave with two finished projects.
When: Sunday October 18, 10am – 4pm
Where: Guelph School of Art, 12 Wyndham Street North, Guelph
For more information and to register, please go here.
Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
This workshop will introduce you to the basic process of hand decorating paper for use as book covers, and then how to incorporate it into a hand bound book using the Longstitch Linkstitch technique.
When: Saturday October 24, 10am – 1pm & Sunday December 13, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.
Hard Cover Arrow-Stitch Journal Workshop
Learn how to craft your own hand bound, hardcover journal. This workshop will introduce you to the tools of the trade, materials, and techniques to make a hard cover book. Using an arrow stitch to bind the book, everyone will leave with a finished project!
When: Saturday November 7, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.
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Day 348/365
Some Autumn-inspired items to ease the transition to cooler weather, the changing colour of leaves and days spent cozy with your journal.
Clockwise from top left:
Starburst Journal in dapper grey tweed, Screenprinted Linen Zipper Pouch with burgundy Queen Anne’s lace, Fancy Coptic Journal in green and brown Florentine, Medium Fancy Coptic Journal in cream and brown, Secret Belgian Journal in brown Florentine, Mini Book Necklace, Medium Fancy Coptic Journal in deep brown.
Day 347/365
In just over 1 week it’s Etsy: Made in Canada!! I’m so excited to be a part of the fun, and there are some extra surprises planned this year!! (Stay tuned for details over the next week!!)
In the meantime, check out the vendor lookbook and do some pre-show shopping! And, if you’re an early bird, get in line early to be one of the first 100 visitors to get a swag bag packed with goodies, for FREE!!! (again, early bird gets the worm!)
For more info and details, check out the Toronto Etsy Street Team site here.
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