Sometimes the best way to encourage someone is to make them smile first. These sushi pun cards started as a fun paper crafting project but became something more meaningful when I added hand-written scriptures inside. I love finding creative ways to share encouragement, and these cards were the perfect blend of fun and faith. Each card features layered paper sushi with punny sentiments, but the real gift is inside: hand-written scriptures about gratitude, provision, and God’s unfailing love. They went to friends and strangers who appreciate both good sushi and God’s Word.
I created these cards for birthdays and general occasions, making close to 20 in total. Each one was personalized with scripture that spoke to themes of gratitude, provision, love, grace, and mercy.
Sharing These Cards
These cards were created for birthdays and general occasions to share joy and point people to God’s goodness. The playful front draws people in with a smile, while the scripture inside offers lasting encouragement. Each recipient who loves sushi receives both a laugh and a reminder of God’s faithfulness.
Whether it’s a verse about God’s provision, His unfailing love, or the grace He freely gives, pairing it with something as simple and delightful as a sushi pun makes the message memorable and personal.
Handcrafted Sushi Stationery
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This handcrafted stationery project is part of the Stationery & Greeting Card Collection
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Materials & Tools
- Silhouette Studio
- Silhouette Cameo
- Digital SVG Cut File from Samantha Walker Designs { Silhouette Design Store}
- Print then Cut Custom Asian style font { So Fontsy }
- Scrapbook.com Super Sticky Adhesive Tape & Double- sided Foam Tape
- Scrapbook.com Pops of Color for Dimensional shine and Texture
- Printer for sentiments
- Envelope
Project Instructions
Step 1: Select and Prepare Files
Choose sushi-themed cut files from Samantha Walker Designs in the Silhouette Design Store. The files include various sushi types: salmon nigiri, maki rolls, California rolls, and more. I also used frame cut file designs to add more interest.
Step 2: Prepare Cutting Mat with Card Stock for Precision Cutting
Choose your favorite Paper Trey Ink { your favorite card stock} and proceed to cut out each layer for the Sushi Embellishment Die Cut.
* Please keep in mind that this process depending on how many you want to cut will take some time.*
Step 3: Ink Blend Card Stock Embellishments
With your favorite ink and blending tools, ink your embellishments for added interest and realism.
Step 4: Print Then Cut
Using the Silhouette Cameo 4’s print-then-cut feature:
- Type out your favorite Sushi Sentiment with an Asian style font add them onto your layered card base
- Load the printed sheet back into the Silhouette machine
- Use the registration marks to precisely cut each element
Step 5: Add Dimension
Layer the sushi pieces using foam adhesive to create depth. The rice, fish, nori, and toppings are all separate layers that build a realistic 3D effect.
Step 6: Apply Accents
Quick Tip! Before adding your embellishments to the base of your card apply the accents and allow time to dry.
Use Pops of Color to add shine to the fish, gloss to the rice, and realistic texture to details like sesame seeds and wasabi. This creates realism and depth, have fun embellishing!
Step 7: Assemble Cards
Mount the completed sushi designs onto card bases with the punny sentiments. Popular puns include:
- “What did the sushi say to the B? Wasabi!”
- “Thinking of You”
- “You Mean Soy Much to Me”
Step 8: Add Scripture Inside
Hand-write scriptures inside each card focusing on themes of gratitude, provision, love, grace, and mercy. This transforms a fun greeting into meaningful encouragement.
These cards remind me that encouragement doesn’t always have to be profound to be meaningful. Sometimes a smile and a scripture are exactly what someone needs. Paper crafting gives me a chance to create something personal and intentional. These sushi cards were a joy to make and even more of a joy to give away. Each one carried both laughter and truth, which feels like the best kind of gift. The beauty of handmade cards is that they show someone you were thinking specifically of them. These weren’t mass-produced or generic. They were made with care, personalized with scripture, and given with love. That’s what makes them matter.
Blessings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Filed under: Artisan Collection, Stationery and Greeting Cards
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