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. ScrappyLisa says…
    12/27/2013

    This kit rocks. I am a teacher, so I can see it coming in handy for school-related cards. So nice of you to offer this giveaway.

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  2. SueinMtVernon says…
    12/27/2013

    I really like this kit - thanks for the chance to win!

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  3. Heinbuch70 says…
    12/27/2013

    Would really love to see this kits in my monthly mailings ;-)

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  4. naenae says…
    12/27/2013

    Love this stamp set! Plus the rest of the kit goes with it beautifully.

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  5. GAmes56 says…
    12/27/2013

    This is a lovely kit!

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  6. vanessa717 says…
    12/27/2013

    So cute!

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  7. jpscraps says…
    12/27/2013

    Fun kit & I LOVE those stamps!

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  8. bejazzled says…
    12/27/2013

    As an avid reader who wears glasses, this is a perfect stamp set!

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  9. jujufletcher says…
    12/27/2013

    Adorable kit!

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  10. kathyr says…
    12/27/2013

    Love reading and Love this kit. Thanks for a chance to win it.

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  11. bullcropper02 says…
    12/27/2013

    Books and Anchors, love it!

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  12. AshleeTownsend says…
    12/27/2013

    Amazing job CT!! Love this!!

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  13. alisyn says…
    12/27/2013

    I love this kit, especially the stamps! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  14. Ashleykarels11 says…
    12/27/2013

    This kit is so adorable! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  15. scraphousemom says…
    12/27/2013

    The color palette is so pretty in this kit!

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  16. kathyv says…
    12/27/2013

    i love the stamps in this kit!

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  17. dalex says…
    12/27/2013

    Gorgeous kit and samples. Love the books :)

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  18. jamurphy says…
    12/27/2013

    Such a cute kit :)

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  19. Roxy says…
    12/27/2013

    So cute! Thanks for the chance to win

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  20. robinson2404 says…
    12/27/2013

    I got it!!! I'm super happy!!! I love this color palette and cute stamp!!! Studio calico is steppin it up!!!

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  21. NancyM says…
    12/27/2013

    This is a fabulous kit with divine stamps. The script has such character.

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  22. paperandflair says…
    12/27/2013

    I love the font of these sentiments, they're perfect for those who want a handwritten despite having terrible writing (i.e. me!).

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  23. Maia_saura2013 says…
    12/27/2013

    The paper is beautiful, and the handwritten style of the stamps is perfect!

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  24. clippergirl says…
    12/27/2013

    What a great pairing!

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  25. jensut says…
    12/27/2013

    Love the book stamps, and the papers are gorgeous!

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