T-Minus 2 Weeks!

Posted on September 12, 2015 by sproutspress

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That’s right folks, only 2 weeks till Etsy: Made in Canada!! I’m super excited and have been working away on some new items just for the show. No reveals just yet, only a quick note so you can save the date!What: Etsy: Made in Canada Toronto
Where: MaRS Building, 101 College Street, Toronto (right by Queens Park subway station)
When: Saturday September 26, 10am – 6pm.

If you want to get a sneak peek at what to expect, take a look at the vendor lookbook for this year’s show here.

And if Toronto isn’t local to you, check out the main Etsy; Made in Canada page to find a show near you! (This show is country-wide, all on the same day!)

Q & A Letterbox

Posted on September 11, 2015 by sproutspress

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Surprise! I’m happy to announce that Sprouts Press was included in this month’s Q & A Letterbox!! Go here to see the reveal post on their website.

In case you don’t know, Q&A is a monthly subscription of mostly stationery items. There are always 3 cards (usually by local artists/designers) and an extra paper goodie which range from bookmarks to vintage stamps to super mini notebooks!

One of my favourite things about this company: the name ‘Q&A’ isn’t just for cute factor (and the first letter of each of their names). There are actually a series of blog posts on the Q&A website dedicated to mini interviews with each designer who contributes! How smart is that?! Take a look at my questions & answers here.

My contribution: I designed the Gold Nugget Mini Handpainted notebook, pictured above, just for the folks at Q & A (cause they’re pretty awesome!!). Check out their website, here, to learn more and become a subscriber.

Wordless Wednesday 09.09.15

Posted on September 9, 2015 by sproutspress

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The countdown is on!

Posted on September 5, 2015 by sproutspress

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It’s official! The coundown is on to the 2nd annual Etsy Made in Canada: Toronto! The show will be at the MaRS building again this year, showcasing the best of the best of Canadian Etsy sellers here in the city!

There are some sweet surprises planned for this year, so keep your eyes peeled! And if you’re eager to get one of the free swag bags, be sure to get there early! There are only 100 of them and last year people started lining up hours in advance.

For more information, please see the Toronto Etsy Street Team’s website, here.

No local to Toronto? No problem! Etsy Made in Canada is a country-wide event, click here to find an event near you.

Wordless Wednesday 02.09.15

Posted on September 2, 2015 by sproutspress

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End of Summer Sale!

Posted on September 1, 2015 by sproutspress

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It’s hard to believe, but the end of summer is just around the corner. With that in mind, I’m holding a sale in my Etsy shop to make way for new fall and holiday products! I’ve dedicated a section in my shop to these items, you can find it in the menu bar down the left side of my shop or go here.

There may be more items added as I clear out space, but for the time being the items above are the only sale items.

Clockwise from top left:
Little Leather Journal in black reclaimed leather with vintage button, Mini Journal in two-tone yellow, Screenprinted Linen Pouch with thistles in aqua blue, Screenprinted Linen Tea Towel with thistles in aqua blue, Screenprinted Linen Pouch with queen anne’s lace in burgundy.

Craft Ontario Show

Posted on August 31, 2015 by sproutspress

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I’m pleased to share that I’ll be a vendor at this year’s Craft Ontario Show! I’ll be among some of the finest artisans and artists for the full 3 day show, so mark your calendars and save the date!

What: Craft Ontario’s Craft Show 2015
When: October 9 – 11, 2015
Where: Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto

For more information please see the show website here.

Back to School Stationery

Posted on August 29, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 326/365It’s nearly that time of year; back to school! I have to admit that my favourite part of going back to school was stationery shopping. I think, once, I was even excited to get a geometry set. I love how all the components fit into the neat little tin. I was never very good at geometry, but I did love that set!

Here’s a collection of more book-themed back to school items that I’d be pretty pumped about, if I were going back to school.

Clockwise starting at the top left:

Advanced Quick Notes notebooks, Indigo Journal, Elegant Quick Notes notebooks. Paper Moon Book Earrings in brown Florentine, Mini Book Necklaces in a variety of colours, Screenprinted Zipper Pouch in brown linen with burgundy Queen Anne’s Lace.

New in the Shop!

Posted on August 27, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 324/365I’m so excited to say that there are a couple of new Canadiana Journals in the shop, one of them, pictured above, with RED edging!! Of course, they are coptic stitched, for flexibility and ease of writing or sketching.While the red journal showcases Quebec maps on the cover, the book pictured above features The Great Lakes. Complete with rustic brown edging, which reminds me of old school provincial park rangers, of course.

Interesting fact: you can find these books in the Travel Journals section of my online shop, as opposed to the Hard Cover Journals section. Just go here to see!

Etsy Made in Canada: Toronto Vendor LookBook!

Posted on August 25, 2015 by sproutspress

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As I mentioned last week, I’m so pleased to announce that I’m a part of the Etsy Made in Canada: Toronto show at the MaRS building!!

Curious to see what type of vendors will be there? No worries, the hard-working and super talented folks leading the Toronto Etsy Street Team have put together a look book of all the vendors! Amazing, right?! View it here.

For information about the show, see the Toronto Etsy Street Team’s website here.