Paper Sushi + Studio Calico

We love mixing things up by colloborating with artists from all over to bring new and inspiring designs to our kits. This month, we asked the artist at Paper Sushi to create an exclusive stamp set for our card add-on, Spaulding Bowl.

Jen from Paper Sushi says : Books are one of our favorite things, here at Paper Sushi! I had a lot of fun designing a book themed card set for Studio Calico. I hope you have just as much fun creating cards and happy mail for your favorite book lovers!

We asked Alicia from Paper Sushi to make a couple of cards with the kit -

For the birthday card, I stamped the books in white ink, and that helped me see where to add shading and color variations. Once it was dry, I stamped over it in the same place with black ink - the acrylic block made it easy to see that I would stamp it in the right place.


For the notecard, I stamped white watercolor paper with white ink, and then painted watercolor over it. Once it was dry, I stamped "just a note" in black ink and added the embellishments.

Here's a look at what our Creative Team made with Spaulding Bowl - for more information, click through to view them in the gallery :

Julie Campbell | bookmark card

Carissa Wiley | just a note & sorry

Chari Moss | just a note & thank you

Dana Fleckenstein | thank you & just a note

If you've fallen in love with this kit, we have good news! Leave a comment to be entered to win a Spaulding Bowl card kit! We'll post the winner next week.

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311 comments

  1. trnelson says…
    12/27/2013

    Super cuteness!!!

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  2. cghundley says…
    12/27/2013

    I love this line!
    The books are wonderful
    and the glasses are fun.
    Carla from Utah

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  3. nicole0791 says…
    12/27/2013

    I would love this!

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  4. pinkynepomuceno says…
    12/27/2013

    Love this, thanks!

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  5. uptowncat says…
    12/27/2013

    Gorgeous! I would love to win that.

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  6. Smwoo0831 says…
    12/27/2013

    Oh my goodness...this kit is fabulous! I think I need it! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  7. llorddoucet says…
    12/27/2013

    I ADORE this stamp set! Although I`m not much of a cardmaker, I think I could make an exception with this kit! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  8. mal13 says…
    12/27/2013

    I would love to win because I stayed up till 5 am trying to purchase it in the presale and unfortunately I missed out!! Love the stamp set it is adorable!! Thank you for the chance to win.

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  9. paddler says…
    12/27/2013

    Oh how I wish I can win this! Love it!!

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  10. SarahWebb says…
    12/27/2013

    I would love this! Thanks for the chance!

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  11. rosann517 says…
    12/27/2013

    Really love this add on. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  12. kowala1 says…
    12/27/2013

    Would love it! Missed it at presale.

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  13. cdon2k says…
    12/27/2013

    Love the collaborations because they bring out the coolest stamp sets ever. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  14. emoh says…
    12/27/2013

    the lovely cards are so inspiring. i love the paper sushi stamps. missed the sale!

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  15. mama2joe says…
    12/27/2013

    Please me.
    I love this kit, very cute

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  16. Globetrotteur says…
    12/27/2013

    Realy beautiful!!!!!

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  17. jewlz says…
    12/27/2013

    I am in love w/this stamp set!! Love those colors too!!

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  18. celestial12176 says…
    12/27/2013

    Love this! The glasses are the coolest!

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  19. heatherw says…
    12/27/2013

    This book worm LOVES this kit!

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  20. mszeto says…
    12/27/2013

    Neat stamp. Very different and unique. :)

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  21. macmomma12 says…
    12/27/2013

    As a bibliophile this collection just screams my name!!!! I read on average 5 books a week. I read each of the Harry Potter books in a day. I would absolutely love to win this collection since I am on a spending freeze at this time. Thank you for the chance to own this even if I can't buy it!!! All bibliphobes need to open a book and go on the many journeys they can take you on!!!

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  22. soccerwidow says…
    12/27/2013

    Looks like a great kit! I LOVE the book theme- the stamp set is perfect!

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  23. artgirlbev says…
    12/27/2013

    I am a fan of your collaborations and really love this stamp set. I really love the cards that were made with this set. A warm welcome to all the new designers!

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  24. mandaeager says…
    12/27/2013

    Love this kit, especially the stamps! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  25. valerieb says…
    12/27/2013

    Beautiful kit! Thanks so much for the chance to win it! That stamp set would be perfect for projects about my daughters!

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