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Sprouts Press is a hand bindery, printmaking and paper arts studio that provides beautiful, functional hand bound journals and book themed products made from the heart.
At Sprouts Press each book is crafted by hand; page paper is cut, boards are wrapped and pasted and the pages are sewn with a needle and thread, the old fashioned way. It is the continuing of an important tradition, the merging of beauty and function, and a rebirth of materials reclaimed into a new object designed for discovery and inspiration.
Much is considered when designing a good journal; size, colour and function. But mostly people should be able to express their hearts out in these books. They are designed to be used, well worn and well loved.
*ONLINE BOOKBINDING CLASS* Want to learn to bind your own books? I've put together a Skillshare class!! Follow this link to check it out (and get free 2-month Premium subscription to Skillshare!) http://skl.sh/2f2COlR
Blog: sproutspress.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SproutsPress/
Instagram & Twitter: @sproutspress
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Hue on Aug 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBought the beginner soft cover book binding kit to see if I can slowly learn how to eventually bind hardcovers, and it’s such a great introduction to book binding! The instructions are GREAT (better than some of the YouTube videos I’ve been watching). Highly recommended! Amazing way to be introduced into book binding :) will definitely be supporting this store more in the future
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Laura on Jun 23, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAwesome construction! Great packaging- just as described will absolutely buy again!
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Debra on Dec 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis bookbinders tool kit was just what I was hoping for. The sturdy bag is filled with a good selection of decent quality bookbinding tools. It was the perfect gift for a friend of mine who has an interest in bookbinding and is ready to go beyond readymade kits. The tool kit was well wrapped and shipped very quickly.
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Rachel on Nov 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is the perfect little notebook. Beautifully made and a great size. I use it as a separate bujo journal for tracking my workouts
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Rachel on Nov 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBEAUTIFUL! I love the design and the pouch is perfect for holding the washi tape I use for journalling
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Laura on Nov 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsJust as described! This is my second purchase I love these books! One of a kind !
About SproutsPressDesigns
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Hunting for paper, I always check my handmade paper first. So many fibres and colours: abaca, cotton, hosta, gampi, etc -
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Cutting paper, folding pages, punching holes to hand sew with beeswaxed linen thread. Books made by hand, with love. -
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The studio with a few hand tools and prints of my favourite Book Arts Fairs! -
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My personal collection of journals and sketchbooks from Italy, Spain and around the corner here in Toronto. -
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Brainstorming new products: cup of tea, sketchbooks with ideas, fancy pen, sunshine. It's all here!
Hand crafted books, Screen printing, textiles, paper arts and crochet: Bringing it all together for the love of books!
SproutsPress home studio is a busy and multi-disciplinary space, where an ever-changing and growing skill set is used and many different things are created. But it always comes back to a love of books: to write in, to sketch in, to ponder, read, admire, examine and fully, wholeheartedly enjoy.
My creations are inspired by my personal experience with writing and sketching. It's the little things I enjoy when engrossed with a journal and how to express my love for books when it’s tucked in my tote bag. I’ve also realized that the functionality of a book's structure and how it can be designed to suit certain activities (such as watercolour painting while hiking or hand-sized journals for toting along to the coffee shop) has shaped many of my book projects.
Discovering and learning new bookbinding techniques and also historical book designs fuels my creativity. While I enjoy mixing new and reclaimed materials in everything I create, I especially enjoy reclaiming old book parts, when possible, by deconstructing and dissecting a book to it’s raw materials and then re-using what I can to create a new journal ready for a second life. I strive to respect this incredible and amazing planet as often as possible by upcycling materials whenever possible, but occasionally I cannot resist a beautiful Chiyogami or Florentine paper. Sometimes the pairing of new and old materials creates a beauty that has to be shared.
When crafting hand-bound books, using thread and needle and a variety of binding stitches, some ancient and some that I created. I consider size, shape, texture, colour and practicality. Aesthetics are important, but I also really want people to express their hearts out on the pages of the books I make. These are objects designed to be used, well worn and well loved.
SproutsPress is based in Toronto, Canada, where all items in this shop are designed and hand crafted by me, Carolyn Eady.
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*ONLINE BOOKBINDING CLASS* Want to learn to bind your own books? I've put together a Skillshare class!! Follow this link to check it out (and get free 2-month Premium subscription to Skillshare!) http://skl.sh/2f2COlR
Shop members
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Carolyn Eady
Owner, Maker, Designer, Businesswoman And Aspiring Photographer
Book Binder, Print Maker, Paper Maker, Drawer and Painter. Carolyn has a Bachelor of Fine Art from OCAD in Toronto and an Advanced Studies Certificate from studying art abroad In Florence, Italy.
Shop policies
If you have any questions about my products please don't hesitate to contact me, I'd love to hear from you!
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Payment
We require full payment for custom orders before work is begun.
Any questions - just ask!
Shipping
Items being shipped within Canada will take 4 - 15 business days, once item is shipped, depending on exact destination. Tracking is not included.
TO USA
Items being shipped to the USA will take 7 - 15 business days, once item is shipped, depending on exact destination. Tracking is not included.
TO EUROPE
Items being shipped to EU countries will take 1 - 4 weeks, once item is shipped, depending on exact destination. Tracking is not included.
TO AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Items being shipped to EU countries will take 2 - 4 weeks, once item is shipped, depending on exact destination. Tracking is not included.
EVERYWHERE ELSE
Items being shipped to countries not mentioned above will take 2 - 5 weeks, once item is shipped, depending on exact shipping destination. Tracking is not included.
If your item is needed more quickly, please contact me and I'll be happy to provide you with a custom shipping cost.
Insurance is not included, please contact me for a quote to insure your order.
'Made to Order', and Custom items will take longer to process as they are one of a kind.
Please see individual items for specific processing and delivery times.
I make every effort to ship your item as quickly as I can, however, I am not responsible for any delays in shipping, as sometimes items get stuck at customs. In these events, there is nothing that can be done, and they will arrive later than expected.
We do not provide refunds or re-send packages that are lost in the mail, particularly those travelling outside of Canada or the USA.
In all instances, you, the buyer, are responsible for paying all additional fees such as duties and customs fees.
Additional policies and FAQs
All sale items and custom orders are final sale and not valid for returns.
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Frequently asked questions
Wholesale availability
Many of our items are available for wholesale purchase by retailers! If this is you, please send us an Etsy convo or email us at sproutspress(at)yahoo.ca
Custom and personalized orders
I am always happy to receive custom order inquiries and requests. Please send us an Etsy convo, or click the ‘request custom order’ button from within a listing to get in touch.
Examples of previous custom orders:
-wedding guest books
-wedding favours
-vow books
-specialized photo albums
-personalized journals/notebooks
-sketchbooks
-memory albums
-family heirlooms
-cottage logbooks/guest books
-scrapbook projects
-keepsake books
We require full payment for custom orders before work is begun.
Custom Order items take longer to process as they are one of a kind.
All custom designs are my own - and I reserve the right to re-sell or re-purpose all custom designs for future Sprouts Press products.
All custom orders are final sale.
Do you teach bookbinding?
Yes I do! I teach IRL throughout Southern Ontario at various art centres and galleries. Check my website for upcoming classes at www.sproutspress.com/workshops.
I also teach online bookbinding classes via Skillshare. Follow this link to check it out (and get a free 2-month Premium subscription to Skillshare) http://skl.sh/2fCOIR