Variations on Coptic Journals

Posted on October 3, 2017 by sproutspress

Today I’m busy binding books and keeping abreast of the ‘make everything in time for holiday shows’ schedule. But I’m also pondering this design from a couple of years ago. Specifically, the bound-in bookmarks, complete with bead and coin detail (or without).

Personally, I love bookmarks in my journals, for easy access to the next blank page. I think they also add a bit of a finishing touch and complete the experience of using the book. But what about in larger books? Sketchbook size? If you have any thoughts on this, I’d love to know! Leave a comment below.

Wordless Wednesday 27.09.17

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Printed Logbooks

Posted on September 27, 2017 by sproutspress

Just over a year ago I introduced a project I’d been working on for a while; printed logbooks! This was a design inspired by feedback from customers, at shows and online, who wanted handbound journals with specific purposes and printed pages.

I’m so happy to say that they’ve grown to include 3 designs; Correspondence Journals, Reader’s Logbooks and Recipe Journals. And, of course, the colour selection has increased because I just can’t help myself.

To learn more about these books, check them out in my Etsy shop here. And if you want to read the original post I wrote about them (the one from a year ago), just go here.

Thank You!

Posted on September 25, 2017 by sproutspress

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported me at the Etsy: Made in Canada show last saturday! And to everyone who liked, shared and commented on my social media posts!! I truly appreciate all of it and am humbled by your support of my little bookbinding company.

Quick Notes

Posted on September 18, 2017 by sproutspress

Only a few days left to take advantage of our Back To School Sale! Runs till September 22, 2017.

You’ll find many cute designs, plus one of my favourite notebook designs: the Advanced Quick Notes journal! Read about it here.

To see the full sale section, go here.

Toronto Lookbook!

Posted on September 14, 2017 by sproutspress

Etsy: Made in Canada, Toronto – The LookBook is here! http://ift.tt/2eXU2xI

As many of you know, Sprouts Press will again be at Etsy: Made in Canada, now in it’s fourth year! If you haven’t been, it’s a great show with so much local talent.

Bonus, if you’re one of the first 100 people in line, you get a free swag bag full of goodies!!

Go here to see the show website.

Etsy Made in Canada

Posted on September 9, 2017 by sproutspress

In less than a month it’s the Etsy Made in Canada show! As always, I’ll be vending at the MaRS building here in Toronto, right by Queens Park subway station. There are so many talented makers at this show, it’s one you won’t want to miss.

When: September 23, 10am – 6pm
Where: MaRS Building, 101 College Street (right by Queens Park subway station)
For more information, please see the website for the MaRS show here.

This year Etsy has put together a wonderful website showcasing all the shows happening on this day, right across Canada. Go here to check it out!

Four Days!

Posted on September 8, 2017 by sproutspress

That’s right! Only four days left to get a handbound journal while they’re on sale!

Go to the sale here. To learn more about this sale, go here.

Cozy Journals

Posted on September 5, 2017 by sproutspress

Autumn is my favourite season, full of colour and beauty. I love the crispness in the air (it’s the only time of year I actually eat apples, preferably right from the tree). And, of course, it means that my sketching and journalling habits start changing to an indoors activity.

I know I’ve said this before, but I just love the tactile quality fabric-covered journals offer. For example, the journals pictured above are all covered in plaid fabric and paired with reclaimed leather and brass closures. They are cozy and soft, perfect for Autumn notes!

For details and more photos of these gems, go here.