honest + irresistible paper goods 6. 2 5 PA P E R ST U D I O % 2 015 CATA LO G
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contents 8 - honest letterings 11 - zodiac birthdays 12 - totes and prints 13 - beer cards 14 - actually greetings 20 - gratitude 22 - boxed notes 25 - monograms 26 - market set 28 - naughty midwest 31 - african proverbs 32 - african gift wrap 33 - african jotters 34 - adoption greetings 36 - baby quotes 37 - simple sentiments 38 - illustratin’ 40 - paint splatter gift wrap 42 - terms
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our story
W E L C O M E T O t h e 6 . 2 5 Pa p e r 2 0 1 5 C ATA L O G about our staff we are paper people; paper lovers, paper hoarders, paper critics, sometimes even paper whores. perfectly-bound, fabric journals make us cry; thick, recycled papers make us swoon and the smell of a new pencil shipment inspires us to create. also, we’re really freaking fun to be around. I hope you will find the humor in our products intriguing, cheeky and possibly just slightly over the line. the number one goal in our own store is to hear our customers laugh (and laugh ... and sometimes gasp). we hope your customers will enjoy these new products as much as ours do! About the designer – abbey fowler With a background in photography and magazine layout (stationery trends, holla!), my talents reside in composition and art direction. i rarely illustrate, but have had the opportunity to collaborate with some very talented designers. You will read about each of them in the pages to come. i opened our retail store in fall 2011. Since then, it’s grown in size, location
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and staff ... pretty much the best staff one could ask for! Be jealous. {Shown below, left to right: Jaime Johnson, Abbey Fowler, tarah carnahan, Susan Scherphorn and Kerianne Sherwood}
We are lucky enough to test new products with our own customers before adding them to the line – improving designs and weeding out the less popular cards as we have direct conversations (and laughs) with shoppers. what’s inside this catalog is inspired by confidence and not being afraid to say what you think, to share what you feel – and to laugh at life as often as possible. Our aesthetic has evolved to help fill an industry need for gender-neutral cards and gifts. the next gen is coming – we’re finding that guys, hipsters and lumbersexuals like stationery too. plus grey is our favorite color!
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ÂŤ seen in this photo
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8 - honest letterings
25 - monograms
12 - totes and prints
28 - naughty midwest
13 - beer cards
31 - african proverbs
14 - actually greetings
32 - african gift wrap
20 - gratitude
33 - african jotters
22 - boxed notes
38 - illustratin’
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ÂŤ seen in this photo 11 - zodiac birthday 12 - totes and prints 20 - gratitude 22 - boxed notes 26 - market set 31 - african proverbs 34 - adoption greetings 36 - baby quotes 37 - simple sentiments 40 - paint splatter gift wrap
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about the artist
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Besides being known as the laziest illustrator
in the business, felix sockwell’s work ranges from editorial illustration to logo and icon design as well as advertising and packaging for a number of clients including; herman miller, sony, amex, the new york times, facebook, apple ... and now the prestigiuos - 6.25 paper studio.
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honest letterings
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FOLDED A2 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, cotton PAPER « PAIRED WITH coordinating grey ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE, $2 EACH « $4-$4.50 suggested retail
THK08-B thank you’s also available in box sets of 6 (see page 21)
FEL01
THY08
FEL03 FEL02
FEL05 FEL04
FEL06
FEL08 FEL07
FEL09
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FEL10
FEL12 FEL11
FEL13
FEL15 FEL14
FEL17 FEL16
FEL18
FEL20 FEL19
FEL21
FEL23 FEL22
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FEL25 FEL24
zodiac birthday
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FOLDED A6 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, LIGHTLY TEXTURED PAPER « PAIRED WITH COORDINATING COLORED ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE, $2.25 EACH « FULL YEAR SET DISCOUNT: 6 OF EACH 12 DESIGNS, $2.00 EACH « $4.50 suggested retail
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
PISCES
ARIES
TAURUS
GEMINI
“RElEnTLESS, EGOTISTICAL GOAT”
“IMPATIENT, ECCENTRIC WATER BEARER”
“EMOTIONAL, DAYDREAMING FISH”
“IMpETUOUS, ARROGANT RAM”
“RIGID, GREEDY BULL”
“FICKLE, RESTLESS TWIN”
CANCER
LEO
VIRGO
LIBRA
SCORPIO
SAGITTARIUS
“DOMESTIC, MOODY CRAB”
“OVERZEALOUs, EGOCENTRIC LION”
“PICKY, ESOTERIC VIRGIN”
“INDECISIVE, EXCESSIVE MEDIATOR”
“STUBBORN, OVERBEARING SCORPION”
“BLUNT, IMPATIENT ARCHER”
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totes and prints
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all our totes and prints are screen-printed right in grand rapids, mi « we are proud to work closely with a local printer « see our every day i’m illustratin’ tote and print on page 39
amaze-print 17” x 11” high-quality, black paper « gold ink « screen-printed in michigan « min. 4 prints « $12 each « $24-$29 suggested retail
amaze-tote 14.5” x 15.5” black cotton tote « screen-printed in michigan « min. 4 totes « $10 each « $20-$25 suggested retail
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carpe-print
carpe-tote
12” x 12” high-quality, black paper « white ink « screen-printed in michigan « min. 4 prints « $10 each « $20-$25 suggested retail
14.5” x 15.5” black cotton tote « screen-printed in michigan « min. 4 totes « $10 each « $20-$25 suggested retail
beer cards
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FOLDED A7 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, COTTON PAPER « PAIRED WITH MATCHING WHITE ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE, $2.25 EACH « $4.50-$5 suggested retail
BEER01
BEER02
BEER03
BEER04
BEER05
BEER06
six pack
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Set of ALL 6 DESIGNS « PACKAGED IN CLEAR BOX, $9 « MINIMUM 4 BOXES BEER-B
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actually greetings
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FOLDED A2 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, COTTON PAPER « PAIRED WITH coordinated mustard ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE, $2 EACH « $4-$4.50 suggested retail
BIRTHDAY
ACT03
ACT01
ACT02
ACT04
ACT05
ACT06
ACT07
CONGRATS
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CONGRATS
ACT10
ACT08
ACT09
ACT11
ACT12
ACT13
ACT14
ACT16
ACT17
LOVE
ACT15
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ACT18
ACT19
ACT20
ACT21
ACT22
ACT23
ACT24
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sorry & get well
ACT27
ACT25
ACT26
ACT28
ACT29
wedding & anniversary
ACT30
ACT31
because, actually – this is what we all really want to say
ACT32
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ACT33
everyday & friendship
ACT34
ACT35
ACT36
ACT37
ACT38
ACT39
ACT40
ACT41
ACT42
ACT43
ACT44
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gratitude
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flat A2 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, cotton PAPER « PAIRED WITH coordinating metallic ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE $1.50 EACH « Boxed: 8 cards IN EACH SET, MIN. 4 PER STYLE $6 EACH « $3-$3.50 for singles and $12-$14 for box suggested retail
THK01 THK01-B
THK02 THK02-B
THK03 THK03-B
THK04 THK04-B
FOLDED A2 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, cotton PAPER « PAIRED WITH coordinating jute or grey ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE $2 EACH « Boxed: 6 cards IN EACH SET, MIN. 4 PER STYLE $7.00 EACH « $4-$4.50 for singles and $14-$15 for box suggested retail
THK05 THK05-B
THK07 THK07-B
THK08 THK08-B also listed on page 9
THK06 THK06-B
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boxed notes
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FOLDED A1 notes « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED PAPERS « PAIRED WITH coordinating recycled ENVELOPES « 6 cards IN EACH SET « same design « pacakaged in clear boxes « Boxes: min. 4 per design, $6 « $12-$14 suggested retail
BOX01
BOX02
BOX03
BOX04
BOX05
BOX06
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boxed notes
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FOLDED A1 notes « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED PAPERS « PAIRED WITH coordinating recycled ENVELOPES « 6 cards IN EACH SET « same design « pacakaged in clear boxes « Boxes: min. 4 per design, $6 « $12-$14 suggested retail
BOX07
BOX08
BOX09
BOX10
BOX11
BOX12
WE BELIEVE triangles make the world a better place
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monograms
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FLAT A1 « 100% RECYCLED, ULTRA-THICK PAPER « PAIRED WITH MATCHING ENVELOPES « SOLD IN BOXED SETS OF 6
individually: set of 6, minimum 3 sets per letter, $6 per set « BUNDLE DISCOUNT: $440 Complete Bundle of 80 sets {only $5.50 each} 6 sets of M, S 4 sets of A, B, C, D, E, H, J, K, L, R 2 sets of F, G, I, N, O, P, Q, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z $12-$14 suggested retail
15MON0-A (B, C, ECT...) INDIVIDUAL SETS of 6 monogrammed cards « Please specify letters when ordering « all letters available!
15MON0-BUNDLE DISCOUNT Bundle of 80 sets
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about the artist
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Elizabeth Mayville is a professional artist and illustrator living and working in Michigan. Since earning her BFA in 2006, she has become increasingly interested in the idea of “home� and all the seemingly small bits of life that bring us comfort and a sense of stability. Her unique illustrations are featured in the Market Set and the Naughty Midwest cards on page 28
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market set
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FOLDED 4” square enclosure cards « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, LIGHTLY TEXTURED PAPER « PAIRED WITH natUral kraft ENVELOPES « adorably packaged in market fruit basket « set: includes all 12 designs, min. 4 sets, $9 « $18-$19 suggested retail
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naughty midwest
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folded A2 « greeting INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED cotton PAPER « PAIRED WITH MATCHING WHITE ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE $2 EACH « $4-$4.50 suggested retail price
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MID02
MID03
MID04
Inside: i've been hunt’n for you
Inside: i’d like to share my melons with you
Inside: feel like some roll’n around?
MID05
MID06
MID07
Inside: there’s just something about cowboys
Inside: i’m wheat for you
Inside: i want to detassle your stalk
MID08
MID09
MID10
Inside: i’ll never forget our first time
Inside: want to plant your seed in my field?
Inside: ain’t nothing like a good ride
MID11
MID13
MID14
Inside: mount me
Inside: can i drive your unit?
Inside: you’re my favorite country song
MID15
MID16
MID17
Inside: i’ll never forget our first kiss
Inside: hoe.
Inside: i need your air hose.
MID19
MID21
MID22
Inside: wanna plow?
Inside: i’ll go off road with you anytime.
Inside: your diesel turns me on.
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why africa?
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well, because of this adorable gal. my daughter was born in the DRC and has been nothing but joy since she came to her forevEr home. her happy, caring AND positive african heritage inspires our family along with these african designs, proverbs and adoption cards. what you see in the following pages truly came from HER heart.
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african proverbs
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FOLDED A1 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, cotton PAPER « PAIRED WITH WHITE ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE $2 EACH « $4 suggested retail price 10% of all sales from african proverb cards are donated towards rehabilitation and educational programs for rescued children in Ghana.
sympathy « AF01
sympathy « AF02
everyday « AF03
graduation « AF04
family « AF05
graduation « AF06
graduation « AF07
graduation « AF08
example of back side Reads: Freedom - Education Empowerment This product donates 10% towards rehabilitation and educational programs for rescued children in Ghana. Learn more at challengingheights.org
everyday « AF09
everyday « AF10
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african pattern gift wrap
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thick, high-quality matte paper « Generously sized, 21” x 32” sheets will wrap a large shirt box « available in packaged rolls of 2 sheets per roll « individual: MIN. 3 rolls PER STYLE, $4 EACH « $8-$9 suggested retail
WRAPAF01
WRAPAF02
WRAPAF03
more gift wrap on page 40
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african pattern jotters
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jotter notebooks « 48 bLANK pages « 100% RECYCLED PAPERs « kraft paper covers « SINGLES: MIN. 4 PER STYLE, $1.50 EACH « $3-$3.50 suggested retail
JOT01
JOT02
JOT03
JOT04
JOT05
JOT06
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adoption greetings
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folded A2 « greeting INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED cotton PAPER « PAIRED WITH MATCHING WHITE ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE $2 EACH « $4-$4.50 suggested retail
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ADT051
ADT02
ADT03
Inside: Your new addition fills our hearts with joy and excitement!
Inside: The real journey begins now.
Inside: The love you felt in your hearts can now be held in your arms!
ADT04
ADT05
ADT06
Inside: Your bundle of joy will soon be in your arms!
Inside: I can’t wait to meet your new little blessing!
Inside: You will be the most amazing parents to your long-awaited bundle of joy!
ADT07
ADT08
ADT09
Inside: We are excited for you both and look forward to supporting you on this journey.
Inside: On this day, you were born in our hearts and filled our lives with joy.
Inside: The day fate sent you into our arms was the happiest day in our lives.
ADT10
ADT11
ADT12
Inside: We promise to never let go!
Inside: We are thankful for this day when you came into the world and began your journey into our arms.
Inside: You’ve brought a world of joy into our lives.
ADT15
ADT16
ADT17
Inside: We are excited for you both and look forward to supporting you on this journey.
Inside: Your patience, love & commitment is inspiring. I look forward to watching your journey begin as parents.
Inside: The day fate sent you into our arms was the happiest day in our lives.
ADT18
ADT19
ADT20
Inside: Your bundle of joy will soon be in your arms!
Inside: The love you felt in your hearts can now be held in your arms!
Inside: We promise to never let go!
LGBT
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baby quotes
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FOLDED A2 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, cotton PAPER « PAIRED WITH coordinating kraft ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE $2 EACH « $4-$4.50 suggested retail
Babe01
Babe02
Babe03
Babe04
Babe05
Babe06
example of back side
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simple sentiments
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FOLDED A2 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, cotton PAPER « PAIRED WITH MATCHING WHITE ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE $2.00 EACH « $4-$4.50 suggested retail
wedding « GAB01
wedding « GAB02
anniversary « GAB03
Inside: congratulations
Inside: congratulations
Inside: happy anniversary
anniversary « GAB04
birthday « GAB05
birthday « GAB06
Inside: happy anniversary
Inside: happy birthday
Inside: happy birthday
sympathy « GAB07
sympathy « GAB08
sympathy « GAB09
Inside: deepest condolences
Inside: deepest condolences
Inside: deepest condolences
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every day i’m illustratin’
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« individual prices and minimums below
ILUS-print 12” square print « screen-printed in michigan « gold ink on thick recycled white paper « min. 4 prints « $10 each « $20-$25 suggested retail
ILUS-tote 14.5” x 15.5” black cotton tote « screen-printed in michigan « min. 4 totes « $10 each « $20-$25 suggested retail
ILUS-card A7 folded « 100% recycled cotton paper « PAIRED WITH coordinating grey ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE « $2.25 EACH « $4.50 suggested retail
about the artist ‘
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Jaime Johnson’s illustrations and designs have emerged out of a desire to bring whimsy and joy to her local community, using art to bolster city-wide events and local businesses. Fueled by a sweet temperament and maybe a local micro-brew, this photographer by trade, and budding midwest graphic artist certainly shows no limits to her creativity. Her unique HANDLETTERING IS ALSO SEEN in the BEER CARDS on page 13.
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paint splatter gift wrap
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thick, high-quality matte paper « Generously sized, 21” x 32” sheets will wrap a large shirt box « available in packaged rolls of 2 sheets per roll « individual: MIN. 4 rolls PER STYLE, $4.50 EACH « discounted set: buy 3 rolls of each style (30 rolls total), $4 each « $9 suggested retail
3WRAP01
3WRAP02
3WRAP03
3WRAP04
3WRAP05
3WRAP06
3WRAP07
3WRAP08
3WRAP09
3WRAP10
more gift wrap on page 32
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the nitty gritty
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« Ordering Please email or call with your order. Be sure to include item numbers and quantity along with contact name, store name, store/shipping/billing addresses, phone, email and tax id number. feel free to Email us if you prefer to use an order form. « Minimums $100 Minimum on all orders. Individual product minimums noted throughout the catalog. « payment All prices in USD. You will receive an invoice via email along with a link for credit card payment online. we can also take payment over the phone or by check, made out to 6.25 Paper. All payments are processed at the time of shipment. « Shipping all orders are shipped from Grand Rapids, Michigan via USPS priority shipping. please note express shipping if needed. A tracking number will be emailed once order is shipped. « Turnaround We aim to ship within 7-10 business days of receiving your order, if not sooner! contact us for rush availability. « returns Returns are not accepted unless product or packaging arrives damaged. Please contact us within 10 business days after delivery for replacements.
Thank you for taking the time to browse our catalog. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions — we’re happy to hear from you! HELLO@625PAPER.COM
616.745.5402
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Photos taken by adam Bird Photography on location at our shop in downtown Grand Rapids , Michigan
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