New in the Shop

Posted on May 22, 2015 by sproutspress

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One of the latest additions to my etsy shop is part of a series of journals with hand-dyed covers. I’ve already shared several of the Indigo Journal variations, but this is a larger series, focusing on the lovely tones achieved with sepia. This is a coptic stitched book, with reclaimed leather and a brass button stud closure, which also makes it part of the Fancy Coptic journal series.

I love the size and weight of this journal; if it were smaller it would be a chunky book, but it’s taller size makes it more of a sketchbook or journal perfect for longer prose.

See it online in my Etsy shop here.

Garden Collage

Posted on May 19, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 224/365Over the weekend I spent some much-needed time in the garden. I love spending a few hours outside with my hands in the dirt. I think it’s similar to bookbinding; I get a strange sense of satisfaction from peeling a day’s worth of glue from my hands, just as I do from the earth under my nails after a day in the garden. (On that note, maybe I should take up soap-making and come up with a Bookbinder’s alternative to Gardener’s soap!)

Because I’m looking forward to the upcoming gardening season, I put together this little garden-themed collection showcasing some of my favourite items. To view these items and discover my full Etsy shop, click here.

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on May 17, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 222/365I’ve been working on several custom orders lately, this is the latest. It’s going to be a fabric-covered wedding guest book, with really nice watercolour pages. I’m also making my own bookcloth for this one, to get the perfect colour!

Have a special book you want custom made? Just click ‘Custom Order‘ on the top menu of my site and send me a note!

New in the Shop

Posted on May 15, 2015 by sproutspress

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This is the second of the latest Handbound Journal series to join my Etsy shop. It’s another coptic journal showcasing my hand-dyed washi paper on the covers, in Indigo!

As I mentioned last week, I love the fact that each of the books in this series are unique and different. Last week’s journal featured paper with a softer, overall blue colour. This week is a fun striped effect! I love the painterly tones of blue and the organic shapes of the stripes. I can imagine this being the perfect beach or cottage companion!

To learn more and view it on Etsy, go here.

Blossom and Bloom!

Posted on May 14, 2015 by sproutspress

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I’m super excited about a new show I’m participating in this summer! It’s the Blossom and Bloom show in Unionville, at the Varley Art Gallery (in the courtyard).

As you can see, it’s a monthly show with several dates lined up. I’ll be there, alongside many other talented makers, on Sunday July 12 and Saturday August 8 with a selection of handbound books, journals, kits and book jewellery.

To learn more, click here for the Blossom and Bloom website.

Reminder

Posted on May 11, 2015 by sproutspress

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Just a friendly reminder that it’s a good time to subscribe to the Sprouts Press monthly eNewsletter. To sign up, go here.

Tulips

Posted on May 9, 2015 by sproutspress

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Enjoy a medley of red handbound books, inspired by all the tulips blooming across the city!!

Some of these are items that have sold, and some are available online on Etsy. Read on to learn about them.

Starting at the top left, going clockwise:
Red Florentine Starburst Journal, Ex Libris Bookplates Hand-Printed set of 5, Paper Moon Book Earrings, Quick Notes Notebook Hand Painted in Two-Tone Red, Secret Belgian Journal in Florentine red, Large Fancy Coptic Journal with Vintage Button, Pocket Notes Mini Book, Red Watercolour Sketchbook.

Tall Journal

Posted on May 8, 2015 by sproutspress

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In case you haven’t guessed, this journal is pretty tall. Not too tall, but enough to warrant the title.

Okay, silliness aside, this is the latest addition to my Etsy shop! It’s actually part of the Fancy Coptic series of books, featuring my hand-dyed washi paper in a rich brown. It’s a chunky book with 220 pages (front and back), making it perfect for people who go through journals quickly.

As always, the closure is made from reclaimed leather and completed with a brass button stud. One of the main highlights of this book, and all of the books using my hand-dyed washi paper covers, is the fact that it’s one of a kind. The process of hand-dying paper yields different results every time, making each journal unique.

To learn more, check out the Etsy listing here.

Wordless Wednesday 06.05.15

Posted on May 6, 2015 by sproutspress

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New in the Shop

Posted on May 5, 2015 by sproutspress

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The latest addition to the Sprouts Press Etsy shop: Indigo Journal! This series of books has quickly grown into one of my favourites! I enjoy that each book is a bit different and one of a kind, and I love the finishing touches on each book: the spine details and reclaimed leather closure. The process of hand dyeing the paper is messy and fun, you can read about my adventures with this technique here.

Details:
-This book measures 5 1/4″ x 4 1/8″ and is approximately 1″ thick, including covers.
-There are 128 pages (256 counting front and back).
-Inside, find a mix of blank, kraft and graph paper pages suitable for writing, sketching and drawing.

To view this Etsy listing, go here.