Wholesale Catalog 2016-2017
{ About the Company }
What we create
Shifting Status Kuo features light-hearted paper goods & gifts designed by Tiffany Kuo. The growing collection continues to be inspired by everyday objects, playful humor, and folktales. All screen printed items began as original hand-drawn illustrations that are then exposed onto a silk screen. Each layer of ink is then pushed through the mesh (often by hand with a squeegee) to leave a rich coat of color. Shifting Status Kuo proudly showcases the classic art of screen printing while providing charming designs for you and your loved ones!
{ About Tiffany Kuo } Hello, nice to meet you! Ever since I was little, I’ve always loved drawing, crafting, and making cards for family and friends. However, it was during my college years at School of the Art Institute of Chicago that I fell in love with printmaking… especially screen printing. So, instead of pursuing a gallery artist career to share my artwork, I decided to combine my two passions of screen printing & greeting cards and started Shifting Status Kuo. Knowing that my illustrations are being sent out to the world to brighten someone’s day is very fulfilling. As Shifting Status Kuo grows, I continue to be inspired by silly puns, everyday objects, and how various materials can enhance the message of a design.
{ the process } Screen printing is versatile for printing rich layers of ink onto a variety of materials like paper, wood, & fabric.
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Every design begins as a hand drawn illustration. The design is then exposed onto a prepared screen with UV lights to create a stencil for printing. Every batch of ink is carefully mixed by hand. Every layer of ink is swiftly pushed through the screen with a squeegee and produces a one-of-a-kind print each time.
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Why the name? Tiffany often used the Latin phrase “status quo” to help others pronounce her last name. She also loved the play on words (a common theme in her designs), and thus it became the inspiration for her company’s name. But why all the “shifting” you ask? Well, Tiffany is always striving to make each creation unique and meaningful… she is always looking to improve her art and “shift” her personal status quo. Shifting Status Kuo was launched in windy Chicago in 2011 and is now based in sunny California.
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Stay in touch!
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Coaster Card Series
Coaster Cards
• A screen printed coaster is affixed onto the digitally printed card with a removable glue dot • Coaster Cards are packaged in a flap seal clear sleeve • Circular cork coasters are about 4” in diameter
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fine wine birthday EC1209
Barrels of birthday Fun EC1210
Cozy Wishes HC2107
Smart Cookie EC1602
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Palm LeaF Birthday EC1213
Pineapple thanks EC1105
Upgrade to Eggnog HC2108
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fine wine Coaster Set GF3304
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Cozy Wishes Coaster Set GF3305
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Coaster Card Series
Cork Coaster Gift Sets
Minimum : 4 per item number
PINEAPPLE Coaster Set GF3306
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Barrels of Fun Coaster Set GF3308
PALM LEAf S Coaster Set GF3307
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• Each set comes packaged in a clear box of 6 coasters • All of our screen printed coasters have been heat-set so the ink won’t smudge when the design gets wet • These reusable coasters are about 4” in diameter
Smart Cookie Coaster Set GF3309
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Upgrade to Eggnog Coaster set GF3310
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Far & Near Series Send love from a FAR distance to those NEAR to your heart! Having moved away from family & friends to follow my passion, and living in a different time-zone from my significant other, has given me lots of experience in sending love to those who are far in distance but near to my heart. That experience has also been an inspiration for the Far & Near Series. Let Shifting Status Kuo help send love to those you love, and make the distance between seem that much shorter!
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Every Mile Worthwhile EC1510
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Frequent Flyer (Yellow) EC1512
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One Day Closer EC1509
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Frequent Flyer (Blue) EC1513
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My List Your List EC1902
Counting Down The Days EC1904
Stories & Tales Series
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As children, “a land far far away” was the most wondrous of things. As adults, we know life is not quite like a fairytale... but that doesn’t mean these classic tales can’t inspire us!
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Wish big, dance away, feel beautiful, and it’s never too late to celebrate!
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Cinderella Slipper EC1207
Magic Mirror EC1208
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Tea Bag Series
“Cards as gifts, such as this card with tea, are gaining popularity.” ~ Diane Falvey (Gifts and Deccorative Accessories, May 2015)
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Cup of Thank You (orange) EC1102
Cup of Birthday (yellow) EC1204
Cup of Birthday (Pink) EC1205
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Cup of Love (Pink) EC1504
Cup of Love (Red) EC1505
Cup of Warm Holiday (Blue) HC2102
Cup of Warm Holiday (Green) HC2101
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Each card in this series includes a real tea bag for the recipient to enjoy. The tea bags are a pleasant surprise and make the card a little gift in itself! The cards were screen printed with a special “split-fountain” technique so that the metallic silver ink creates a gorgeous gradient with the color below. The “Cup of Thank You - Yellow” card was LOUIE Award finalist in the Thank You category 8
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Inspiration Series The inspiration series features art prints screen printed on real cherry wood veneer and matching A2 card. • Each 8.5” x 11” wood veneer print has one-of-a-kind wood grain and can be easily trimmed with scissors or a craft knife to fit smaller frames. • Every wood veneer print is signed on the back and individually sleeved with chip board insert
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Wood veneer prints // Minimum : 3 per item number Cards // Minimum : 6 per item number
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Grow A Happy Life Wood Print: GF3108 Card: EC1705
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Stars Align Wood Print: GF3106 Card: EC1702
Bet On Yourself Wood Print: GF3107 Card: EC1703
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Stay Positive Wood Print: GF3105 Card: EC1701
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Chasing your dream Wood Print: GF3109 Card: EC1708
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Pillowcases
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This darling pillowcase series is quite a popular gift for weddings, engagements, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day!
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Pillowcase gift set details: • Pillowcases are 20” x 30” to fit standard size pillows • Every set includes both left & right side to complete the design • Our illustrations are screen printed onto 100% cotton with water-based ink • Water-based ink is machine washable, more gentle on the environment, and is softer against your face (compared to scratchy plastisol ink) • The gift box will include these care instructions: Cold wash inside out, tumble dry low, Iron on reverse side as needed
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Next to you (Red) GF3203
Next to you (Gold) GF3204
Morning & Night (Red) GF3205
Morning & Night (Gold) GF3206
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Pillowcases
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Better with a dog Gold: GF3210 Black: GF3209
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Better with a Cat Gold: GF3212 Black: GF3211
To Have & To Hold Gold: GF3208 Black: GF3207
Butterfly Dream: A famous Chinese philosopher, Zhuang Zhou, fell asleep under a tree and dreamt he was a butterfly flying here and there. The butterfly passed by a tree and saw a man napping. When Zhuang Zhou awoke from his dream, he did not know whether he was himself, dreaming of being a butterfly, or if he was a butterfly dreaming of being a man.
Butterfly Dream Red: GF3202 Black: GF3201
This gift set includes a small card featuring the story for the recipient to ponder before drifting to sleep.
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Cup of Birthday (yellow) EC1204
Cup of Birthday (Pink) EC1205
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Knockout birthday EC1212
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Palm Leaf Birthday EC1213
Throw Caution EC1203
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Alarm Clock birthday EC1211
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fine wine birthday EC1209
Barrels of birthday Fun EC1210
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Magic Lamp Birthday EC1206
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Cinderella Slipper EC1207
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Magic Mirror EC1208 [embellished]
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Reflective Embellishment
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Love and Weddings
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Frequent Flyer (Yellow) EC1512
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Frequent Flyer (Blue) EC1513
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Every Mile Worthwhile EC1510
My List Your List EC1902
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One Day Closer EC1509
Love Won’t Fade Anniversary EC1511
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Cup of Love (Pink) EC1504
Cup of Love (Red) EC1505
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Love and Weddings Sand Paper
cHIAVARI - mR. & mRS. EC1301
EXTRA FINE EC1513
Chiavari - Mr. & Mr. EC1303
Chiavari - MrS. & Mrs. EC1302
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Counting Down The Days EC1904
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Above and Beyond EC1502
Perfect Pair EC1503
Red String According to an old Chinese folktale, the Old Man Under the Moonlight (月下老人) is the god of match-making. He carries the Book of Fate along with a large sack of red strings. When babies are born, he consults the Book of Fate then ties red strings to the feet of future couples. Although each person will travel many paths throughout their lives, with the red string connecting them, they are bound by fate to love who the Old Man under the Moonlight has chosen for them. The elegant lines of the heart paired with the story printed on the back make this a versatile card for couples who just “tied the knot”, for a valentine or for your next anniversary.
red string (GOLD) EC1506
red string (silver) EC1507
red string (champagne) EC1508
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Baby
Welcome Baby (Blue) EC1403
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Welcome Baby (Pink) EC1404
Cheers Little Man EC1402
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Pink Or Blue EC1406
Cheers Little Lady EC1401
Little Sprout EC1405
Mom, Dad & Grad
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Wow Mom HC2401
Sheep Welcome Baby EC1407
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Mother’s Day Breakfast HC2405
Smart Cookie EC1602 [embellished]
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Dad #1 Fan HC2501
Whale 1st Mother’s Day (Pink) HC2403
Whale 1st Mother’s Day (Blue) HC2402
Holiday
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Upgrade to Eggnog HC2108 [embellished]
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Go Nuts Nutcracker HC2103
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Cup of Warm Holiday (Green) HC2101
Chicago Deep Dish HC2107
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Oh Nuts Nutcracker HC2104
Shake Things Up HC2105
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Friendship & Encouragement
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In Your Corner EC1706
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A Little Sparkle EC1704 It Glows
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Best In Me EC1707
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Grow A Happy Life EC1705
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Counting Down The Days EC1904
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Stars Align EC1702
Chasing your dream EC1708
Bet On Yourself Card EC1703
My List Your List EC1902
Stay Positive Card EC1707
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It Glows
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Thank You & Everyday
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Brighten My Day EC1703
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Beyond Measure EC1901
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{terms & conditions} {PRODUCT DETAILS}
• All cards are blank inside and A2 size unless indicated otherwise (4.25” x 5.5” when folded.) • Single cards are packaged individually in clear sleeves. • Wood veneer prints are 8.5” x 11”, signed on the back, and packaged in clear protective sleeve with chipboard insert. The wood veneer sheets are thin enough to trim with scissors for smaller frame sizes. • Coaster gift sets come in a set of 6 reusable cork coasters packaged in a clear box. The ink on these 4” round coasters have been heat-set so their designs will not smudge when wet! • Pillowcases come with both left & right side and packaged in a gift box (care instructions included.) * Due to the nature of screen printing process, each print may vary slightly from each other and the catalog photos as no two are exactly alike. {We hope you appreciate their handmade character!}
{ORDER MINIMUMS}
$125 opening order, $80 for subsequent orders
{MOQ PER CATEGORY} • • • •
All single cards // 6 per item number Wood veneer prints // 3 per item number Coaster gift sets // 4 per item number Pillowcases // 3 sets per item number // **Must order minimum of 6 sets total**
{Prices are subject to change without notice}
{4 ways to order}
1. Email order to hello@ShiftingStatusKuo.com 2. Shop online via Etsy Wholesale http://bit.ly/SSKetsywholesale 3. Call us at 909. 248. 2822 4. Fax order to 909. 591.5419 {PAYMENT & PROCESSING} • Payments must be received in full (and cleared) BEFORE opening order & subsequent orders ship out. • We accept all major credit cards, company checks and PayPal. • Orders typically ship within 1-2 weeks of placement upon received payment. (*please specify ideal ship dates on the order form and we will always do our best to accommodate.) {SHIPPING & HANDLING} • Shipping charges plus an additional $3 handling fee will be added to the invoice. • We will choose between shipping USPS Priority Mail or FedEx for domestic orders. • Please let us know ahead of time if you have a shipping carrier preference or would like to use your own shipping account. • International orders will be shipped with USPS Priority Mail with tracking. {CLAIMS & cancellations} • Any damages, defective merchandise, or shortage with your order must be reported in writing within 5 days of receipt of merchandise. • Only returns for damaged or mis-shipped items will be accepted. We do not accept returns on unsold seasonal items. • All cancellations must be made in writing within 48 hours of placing order.
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Send love from a FAR distance to those NEAR to your heart
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Catalog Design: Queenie Ho | Lumière Imagery Photography: James Giovanni Pan | Lumière Imagery
Far & Near