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Join myself, and the lovely Pam at Graven Feather, for a fun and crafty Saturday morning on July 25 for the next Bookbinding Workshop! Learn how to make this Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal and leave with your very own handmade book!!
What: Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Workshop
When: Saturday July 25, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
For details & how to register, go here.
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I spent last Sunday in Unionville, Ontario at a beautiful little show with some fantastic people. And, as often happens, some people were drawn to my pieces but hesitant to purchase because they feared they would never use the journal. Part of my motto is that my books ‘are designed to be used, well worn and well loved’. Needless to say, while I appreciate a healthy collection of journals (read: more than *a few*), it’s even nicer to actually use them as it adds value and enriches your experience with the book.
In an effort to help people out who have difficulty starting that coveted journal, I started writing a series of blog posts titled; Use Your Journal! Today I’ve rounded them up and conveniently listed them here for you, all in one place.
This list starts with posts about using your journal, prior to me titling them ‘Use Your Journal!’. I recommend starting at the top of the list and working your way down. They progress from ideal environments to journal, to the different purposes for different books, to prompts and examples of uses for journals and sketchbooks. If you have a request, just ask!
Plein Air Day 7/365
Inspiring Things (these days) Day 88/365
Use Your Journal No. 1 Day 94/365
Use Your Journal No. 2 Day 129/365
Use Your Journal No. 3 Day 140/365
Use Your Journal No. 4 Day 147/365
Use Your Journal No. 5 Day 170/365
Use Your Journal No. 6 Day 206/365
Day 279/365
Announcing the Sprouts Press official Christmas in July Sale! If you read this post a few days ago, you’ll know that I’m in the thick of creating holiday products. It’s no wonder I decided to participate in this year’s Christmas in July sale. (I will admit to having listened to a carol or two . . . . or three). I’ve got some regular items in the sale section. And, I’ve brought back everyone’s favourite: Book Ornaments! Get them now before they run out!!
Sale details:
-Runs now until the end of the month, July 31, 2015.
-Discount is already applied, and offer is exclusively for items in the ‘Christmas in July Sale‘ section! Easy peasy!!
Day 278/365
Today I’m vending at the Blossom and Bloom Show in picturesque Unionville!
It’s in the courtyard of the Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main Street, Unionville.
Visit the show site for more information.
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Join me on July 25 for the next Bookbinding Workshop at Graven Feather! I’ll be showing how to do the Arrow Stitch, a hardcover binding. It’ll be a fun and crafty saturday morning and everyone leaves with a finished project!
What: Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal Workshop
When: Saturday July 25, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.
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The Sprouts Press July Newsletter goes out tomorrow (friday) morning!! Time to subscribe if you aren’t already, go here to sign up. And if you’re already signed up, Thank You!!
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A selection of mini books, all handmade here in Toronto, by yours truly. Some are more mini than others, but they are some of the smallest books I’ve ever made!
From top left, going clockwise:
Pocket Notebook in Two-Tone Yellow; hardcover and coptic bound, this is a sturdy mini book!
Black and White Little Leather Journal; made from reclaimed leather and matching white and black vintage button.
Mini Book Magnets, Set of 6; the cutest collection of handmade mini magnet notebooks! Great for a colour kitchen, little hands and big dreams!!
Teal Suede Mini Journal; a stylish leather pocket notebook!
Mini Book Necklace; a book pendant from reclaimed leather, keeps your hopes and dreams close to your heart.
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Lately I’ve been focusing my energy and creativity on custom orders for clients; wedding albums, guest books, anniversary memory books (paper is the traditional first year gift!) and special trip diaries. However, a little-known fact is that this is also prime time to get cracking on holiday products.
So I’ve slowly been brainstorming and jotting down ideas and diagrams for this year’s holiday collection, it’s going to be fantastic! I’m designing some new products and also expanding on previous ideas that I wasn’t quite finished with. I’m looking forward to sharing more with you as they develop into tangible objects!
If there’s a specific type of book that you’ve been wishing I would create, now’s the time to speak up! Leave a comment below or send me an email, I’m always happy to hear from you!
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