Sprouts Press + Brika

Posted on April 6, 2016 by sproutspress

I’m so happy to announce that you can now find Sprouts Press products on Brika.com!! Woot!! I’ve been impressed with this site and it’s well-curated collection of handmade items for a while now. So naturally, I’m over the moon to be the featured maker this week!!

Part of this feature is an interview, a great Q & A to give you a bit more insight into what I do and why. Here’s a snippet:

“Carolyn Eady’s first job was at the public library, back when she was starting high school. She loved reading and writing before, but this constant exposure to books and the world of publications was new to her. She was blown away by the diversity of what a book could be, and loved every minute of it”.

To read the full story go here.

Newsletter Sign Up Time!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by sproutspress

Can you believe that spring has started and it’s almost April?! You know what that means: newsletter sign-up time!

This month is a big one, some really exciting news & announcements, *maybe* something special for subscribers (wink, wink) and a concise listing of upcoming events, workshops and general goings on of my little company.

As always, I only send one email per month. It’s a lot of work putting together a nice newsletter, I’d never waste all that energy and time on spam.

If you’re already a subscriber, expect the next newsletter on Monday. If you want to become a subscriber, just go here.

Wordless Wednesday 30.03.16

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Sampler Bookbinding Workshop NEW

Posted on March 29, 2016 by sproutspress

Good news for folks learning the craft of hand bookbinding with me: I’ve got a brand new workshop being offered at Graven Feather!

It’s a Sampler Workshop! This means I’ll be teaching three different bindings, and we’ll be focusing on the technique rather than making a ‘pretty’ finished project. I’ve chosen fairly straightforward, easy to remember bindings that lend themselves well to projects you might want to make on your own, at home. These are good bindings to help build your bookbinding repertoire.

What: Sampler Bookbinding Workshop

When: Sunday April 10, 1pm – 4pm

Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto

For more information and to register, go here.

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on March 27, 2016 by sproutspress

It might be Studio Sunday, but really I’m spending time with family.

I usually bake a nice, festive sweet bread to share with my family on Easter. But this year’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan version of chocolate babka is less than stellar (unless the goal is to be the most unedible). So instead I’m sharing a nice picture of some spring-like notebooks that are available in my Etsy shop!

I’ll be back next week with updates, announcements and something REALLY exciting you don’t want to miss!!! Happy Easter!

St.Paddy’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2016 by sproutspress

Despite the fact that today is St.Paddy’s day, I have to admit that I really do like green. It’s one of my favourites! So, I’ve gathered a nice selection of my green items to share, see below for details.

Clockwise from top left:
–Medium Cloth Journal with Ribbon Bookmark
–Elegant Quick Notes in Mint Polka Dots
–Journal Adventure Kits
–Ex Libris Handprinted Bookplates in Emerald, Rectangle
–DIY Bookbinding Kit in Green & Cream
–The Everyday Notebook with Leaf Pattern
–Ex Libris Handprinted Bookplates in Emerald, Square
–Elegant Quick Notes in Green & Blue Floral
–Fancy Coptic Journal with Reclaimed Leather & Brass Closure, Green with Gold Dots

Wordless Wednesday 09.03.16

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The Longstitch/Linkstitch Technique

Posted on March 8, 2016 by sproutspress

Spend a sunday afternoon learning this gorgeous bookbinding stitch and make your own journal!
I’ll be at Graven Feather this sunday teaching a bookbinding workshop; everyone will learn the tools of the trade, make their own cover and bind it all into a journal to take home. If this sounds like fun to you, click the link below for details and to register.

What: Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop (see picture for examples)
When: Sunday March 13, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
*Appropriate for beginners and those wanting to brush up on their bookbinding skills.

To learn more about this workshop and to register, please go here.

Can’t make it on Sunday? No prob, I’ve got more workshops coming up! Go to the Workshops section of my site for details.

Newsletter Sign-Up Time!

Posted on March 1, 2016 by sproutspress

The Sprouts Press monthly eNewsletter goes out this Thursday! You have until wednesday evening to sign up!!

I write to subscribers about my latest projects, inspirations, ideas for using your handbound journals, upcoming events and other goings-on.

Wanna join the fun? Go here to subscribe.

Leap!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by sproutspress

This is a Studio on a Sunday (on a Monday) post, with a theme: Leap! (because it’s February 29, get it??)

If you’ve followed along here for a while, you’ll know that our Spring 2016 workshop programming is moving along, with some new classes being offered in addition to the favourites. This weekend was no exception, as the Arrow Stitch Workshop took place at Graven Feather on Sunday.

Getting to the theme of this post, Leap, I wanted to take a moment to say a big Thank You to everyone who comes out to my workshops. There are quite a few people new to bookbinding that come out to try their hand at this craft.

While it’s fun and exciting, I realize that it can also be a bit daunting at first. I’m always so proud when, at the end of class, everybody takes a step back and admires the handiwork and craftsmanship they might not have known they were capable of. To me, this is taking a leap; to trust yourself and your abilities. Maybe it isn’t bookbinding for everyone, maybe something else, but taking a leap and learning about yourself (ourselves) is always rewarding and so worth it! Thank you!

To learn more about Sprouts Press workshops, go here.