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honest + irresistible paper goods6.25 PAPER STUDIO % 2015 CATALOG

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contents8 - 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 storyWELCOME TO the 6.25 Paper 2015 CATALOG

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

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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« seen in this photo

8 - honest letterings

12 - totes and prints

13 - beer cards

14 - actually greetings

20 - gratitude

22 - boxed notes

25 - monograms

28 - naughty midwest

31 - african proverbs

32 - african gift wrap

33 - african jotters

38 - illustratin’

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« 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 artistBesides 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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FEL06

FEL07

FEL08

FEL09

FEL02

THY08

FEL03

FEL04

FEL01

FEL05

THK08-Bthank you’s also available in box sets of 6 (see page 21)

honest letteringsFOLDED A2 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, cotton PAPER « PAIRED WITH coordinating grey ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE, $2 EACH « $4-$4.50 suggested retail

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FEL10

FEL11

FEL12

FEL13

FEL14

FEL15

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CAPRICORN“RElEnTLESS, EGOTISTICAL GOAT”

CANCER“DOMESTIC, MOODY CRAB”

AQUARIUS“IMPATIENT, ECCENTRIC WATER BEARER”

LEO“OVERZEALOUs, EGOCENTRIC LION”

PISCES“EMOTIONAL, DAYDREAMING FISH”

VIRGO“PICKY, ESOTERIC VIRGIN”

ARIES“IMpETUOUS, ARROGANT RAM”

LIBRA“INDECISIVE, EXCESSIVE MEDIATOR”

TAURUS“RIGID, GREEDY BULL”

SCORPIO“STUBBORN, OVERBEARING SCORPION”

GEMINI“FICKLE, RESTLESS TWIN”

SAGITTARIUS“BLUNT, IMPATIENT ARCHER”

zodiac birthdayFOLDED 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

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totes and printsall 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

«carpe-tote 14.5” x 15.5” black cotton tote « screen-printed in michigan « min. 4 totes « $10 each « $20-$25 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

amaze-print 17” x 11” high-quality, black paper « gold ink « screen-printed in michigan « min. 4 prints « $12 each « $24-$29 suggested retail

carpe-print 12” x 12” high-quality, black paper « white ink « screen-printed in michigan « min. 4 prints « $10 each « $20-$25 suggested retail

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BEER01 BEER02 BEER03

BEER04 BEER05 BEER06

beer cardsFOLDED 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

six packSet of ALL 6 DESIGNS « PACKAGED IN CLEAR BOX, $9 « MINIMUM 4 BOXESBEER-B

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BIRTHDAY

actually greetingsFOLDED A2 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, COTTON PAPER « PAIRED WITH coordinated mustard ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE, $2 EACH « $4-$4.50 suggested retail

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CONGRATS

ACT01

ACT04

ACT06

ACT02

ACT05

ACT07

ACT03

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LOVE

CONGRATS

ACT11ACT10

ACT17ACT16

ACT08

ACT12

ACT14

ACT09

ACT13

ACT15

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ACT18

ACT20

ACT23ACT22

ACT21

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sorry & get well

wedding & anniversary

ACT28

ACT33

ACT25

ACT29

ACT31

ACT26

ACT30

ACT27

ACT32

because, actually – this is

what we all really want to say

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everyday & friendship

ACT37

ACT40

ACT43

ACT34

ACT38

ACT41

ACT44

ACT35

ACT39

ACT36

ACT42

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THK01THK01-B

THK02THK02-B

THK04THK04-B

THK03THK03-B

gratitudeflat 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

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

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THK08THK08-Balso listed on page 9

THK06THK06-B

THK05THK05-B

THK07THK07-B

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boxed notesFOLDED 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

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BOX01

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BOX05

BOX02

BOX04

BOX06

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boxed notesFOLDED 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

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BOX07

BOX09

BOX11

BOX08

BOX10

BOX12

WE BELIEVE triangles make the world a better place

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monogramsFLAT A1 « 100% RECYCLED, ULTRA-THICK PAPER « PAIRED WITH MATCHING ENVELOPES « SOLD IN BOXED SETS OF 6

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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

15MON0-A (B, C, ECT...)INDIVIDUAL SETS of 6 monogrammed cards « Please specify letters when ordering « all letters available!

15MON0-BUNDLEDISCOUNT Bundle of 80 sets

$12-$14 suggested retail

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about the artistElizabeth 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 setFOLDED 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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MID07 Inside: i want to detassle your stalk

MID08 Inside: i’ll never forget our first time

MID10 Inside: ain’t nothing like a good ride

MID05 Inside: there’s just something about cowboys

MID09 Inside: want to plant your seed in my field?

MID06 Inside: i’m wheat for you

MID03 Inside: i’d like to share my melons with you

MID04 Inside: feel like some roll’n around?

MID02Inside: i've been hunt’n for you

naughty midwestfolded 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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MID21 Inside: i’ll go off road with you anytime.

MID19 Inside: wanna plow?

MID22 Inside: your diesel turns me on.

MID15Inside: i’ll never forget our first kiss

MID16Inside: hoe.

MID17 Inside: i need your air hose.

MID13 Inside: can i drive your unit?

MID14 Inside: you’re my favorite country song

MID11 Inside: mount me

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why africa?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 proverbsFOLDED 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.

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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

sympathy « AF01

family « AF05

everyday « AF09

sympathy « AF02

graduation « AF06

everyday « AF10

everyday « AF03

graduation « AF07

graduation « AF04

graduation « AF08

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WRAPAF01 WRAPAF03WRAPAF02

more gift wrap on page 40

african pattern gift wrapthick, 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

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JOT01 JOT02 JOT03

JOT06JOT05JOT04

african pattern jottersjotter notebooks « 48 bLANK pages « 100% RECYCLED PAPERs « kraft paper covers « SINGLES: MIN. 4 PER STYLE, $1.50 EACH « $3-$3.50 suggested retail

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ADT05

Inside: I can’t wait to meet your new little blessing!

ADT08

Inside: On this day, you were born in our hearts and filled our lives with joy.

ADT09

Inside: The day fate sent you into our arms was the happiest day in our lives.

ADT03Inside: The love you felt in your hearts can now be held in your arms!

ADT02 Inside: The real journey begins now.

ADT04

Inside: Your bundle of joy will soon be in your arms!

ADT06 Inside: You will be the most amazing parents to your long-awaited bundle of joy!

ADT051

Inside: Your new addition fills our hearts with joy and excitement!

ADT07

Inside: We are excited for you both and look forward to supporting you on this journey.

adoption greetingsfolded 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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ADT20

Inside: We promise to never let go!

ADT17

Inside: The day fate sent you into our arms was the happiest day in our lives.

ADT10

Inside: We promise to never let go!

ADT16

Inside: Your patience, love & commitment is inspiring. I look forward to watching your journey begin as parents.

ADT19

Inside: The love you felt in your hearts can now be held in your arms!

ADT11

Inside: We are thankful for this day when you came into the world and began your journey into our arms.

ADT15

Inside: We are excited for you both and look forward to supporting you on this journey.

ADT12

Inside: You’ve brought a world of joy into our lives.

ADT18Inside: Your bundle of joy will soon be in your arms!

LGBT

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baby quotesFOLDED A2 « BLANK INSIDE « 100% RECYCLED, cotton PAPER « PAIRED WITH coordinating kraft ENVELOPES « SINGLES: MIN. 6 PER STYLE $2 EACH « $4-$4.50 suggested retail

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Babe01

Babe04

Babe02

Babe05

Babe03

Babe06

example of

back side

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wedding « GAB01 Inside: congratulations

sympathy « GAB08

Inside: deepest condolences

anniversary « GAB03

Inside: happy anniversary

wedding « GAB02 Inside: congratulations

birthday « GAB05

Inside: happy birthday

anniversary « GAB04

Inside: happy anniversary

sympathy « GAB07

Inside: deepest condolences

birthday « GAB06

Inside: happy birthday

sympathy « GAB09

Inside: deepest condolences

simple sentimentsFOLDED 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

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every day i’m illustratin’« individual prices and minimums below

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about the artistJaime 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 HAND-

LETTERING IS ALSO SEEN in the BEER CARDS on page 13.

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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

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3WRAP01 3WRAP033WRAP02 3WRAP04 3WRAP05

3WRAP06 3WRAP083WRAP07 3WRAP09 3WRAP10

paint splatter gift wrapthick, 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

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the nitty gritty« OrderingPlease 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.

« paymentAll 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.

« Shippingall 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.

« TurnaroundWe aim to ship within 7-10 business days of receiving your order, if not sooner! contact us for rush availability.

« returnsReturns 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 625PAPER.COM

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Photos taken by adam Bird Photography on location at our shop in downtown Grand Rapids , Michigan

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