Day 246/365
Wordless Wednesday 10.06.15
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Day 246/365
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Gloomy Weather
Day 245/365
A grey, gloomy collage for a grey, gloomy day.
But really, it’s perfect weather for staying inside with a cup of tea and your journal.
New in the Shop
Day 244/365
New in the shop: cute little leather journals! 
These are made from reclaimed leather or suede and paired with a matching vintage button.
If you’ve been following my posts lately, you’ll know that I’ve been working with leather quite a bit lately. I’m working on some new designs and hoping to get them out in the next little while. In the meantime, these are the last of the Little Leather Journals, get’em while they’re still around!
View all leather journals here.
Workshops, workshops!
Day 243/365
The low-down on late spring workshops, in case you’re someone who likes to plan ahead.
Bookbinding Workshop (Today!)
Sunday June 7, 10am – 4pm
Guelph School of Art, 125 Wyndham St. North, Guelph
For more information, go here.
Bookmaking Workshop
Sunday June 14, 1pm – 4pm
Mississauga Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
For more information and to register, go here.
Hard Cover Arrow-Stitch Journal Workshop
Saturday June 27, 10am – 1pm
Graven Feather, 906 Queen Street West, Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.
The Studio on a Saturday
Day 242/365
I’ve been working with leather a lot lately. Organizing, sorting and making journals with it. For the most part, these leather journals have gone to our Hamilton retailer; Studio 205, but keep your eyes peeled for new additions to the online shop!
Brand New Workshop: Hard Cover Journals!!
Day 241/365
Many of you have been asking when there would be a bookbinding workshop for a hardcover journal. Well, the wait is over! June 27 will be the first hardcover journal making workshop!! I’ll be teaching the Arrow Stitch in hardcover book format (the green journal, pictured above). Besides learning a new stitch I’ll also be teaching how to hand-craft the hardcovers, a handy skill. And, as always, everyone leaves with a finished project!
What: Hardcover Arrow Stitch Journal
When: June 27, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
Cost: $75, materials included
For more information and to register, go here.
Gifts for Dad, Collection No. 2
Day 240/365
Still looking for a Father’s Day gift? I’ve pulled together another great collection of items for dads that are cigar lovers, book collectors, allergy sufferers, poets and artists. This list is tied together with a palette of greens and browns, inspired by springtime and days spent outside.
Starting from top left, going clockwise:
Tall Handbound Journal*: Part of a series of ‘one of a kind’ journals. Since the covers are hand-dyed washi paper, no two books are identical. Features a classy-yet-rugged reclaimed leather and brass button stud closure.
Ex Libris Bookplates, Set of 4*: For the book collector and/or serious reader, label your library with elegance! Hand carved and printed, this set of 4 Ex Libris Bookplates comes in leaf green and has ample space to write your name and even a date, if desired. Printed on self-adhesive paper.
Brown and White Organic Stripes Journal*: This book is part of the same series as the first in this collection. It is a tall book with a substantial number of pages, 110 pages (220, front and back) to be exact, making it perfect for the daily entries of keen journallers.
Hay Fever Hankies*: Hand printed and hand sewn, these cute hankies depict some of the plants that cause hay fever. Cheeky, I know. A wonderful addition to your pockets or handbag, forget tissues and use a soft, 100% cotton, hand printed & sewn hanky instead!
Cigar Box Journal*: This series of handsome hardcover journals gives new life to old cigar boxes! Various brands available, check the online shop to see if the perfect one is in stock.
Florentine Hardcover Journal: The beauty of this book lies in the details. A small wrap around closure, from reclaimed leather, fastens shut with an understated and simple yet classy antiqued brass button stud. The covers depict a brown and green foliage motif, perfect for gardeners!
Grass Green Watercolour Sketchbook*: This is a lovely, hardcover landscape-oriented watercolour sketchbook, housing only 140lb watercolour paper. Handmade bookcloth adorns the covers in grass green and a classy ribbon bookmark, in pale green, keeps your place.
*Can also be found in real life at brick and mortar shops around Ontario! Go here to find a retailer near you. I recommend calling ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
Wordless Wednesday 03.06.15
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Last Call to Participate!
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Last monday I announced a survey I was taking about the perfect paper for your journalling/sketching needs. Well, today’s the last day and your last chance to voice your opinions!
I’d love to hear your thoughts on paper texture, colour and weight in a quick 3 minute survey (seriously, it’s 5 questions and mostly multiple choice).
If you’re up for it, go here.
The Studio on a Sunday
Day 236/365
Today in studio, things aren’t so exciting. Instead, here’s a photo of some swag I made for Heirlooms Artisan Market happening on June 20 near Welland!
For details on the show, go here.
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