2009
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Label it
Meg KowieskiBeing organized is a beautiful thing. So is finding easy ways to be creative! Labels and stickers are a perfect blend of the two because they satisfy the urge to get organized in a creative way. Here are a few fun ways we at Paper Source like to use labels and stickers. School/Office In school...…
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How-to: decorative silhouette box
Meg KowieskiUsing our box mailers as a frame, this silhouette box makes a great homemade wall decoration! Choose any colors or prints, and any silhouette– here we used a bird along with a paper from our India collection. Personalize the silhouette by tracing a photo of a family member or favorite pet!…
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How-to: chocolate puppy favor box
Meg KowieskiCreated by one of our assistant store managers, these make great kid’s party favor boxes — or a rainy day project for kids to make themselves. Come by your local Paper Source store to see this favor box created in person! Materials needed: Chocolate Pocketbook Favor Boxes Chocolate Oval…
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Using fine paper in everyday ways
paperOne of the things that is so stunning about Paper Source is all of the gorgeous fine papers from around the world. I walk in the store and pause to just say “ahh” at the beautiful ladders full of papers. Like many customers, however, I haven’t always been sure what to do with them…
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Idea: decorated brownie tray
paperInvited to a summer BBQ recently, I tried this fun decorative idea to transport my go-to homemade brownies (a jazzed up version of the boxed kind that could fool anyone). While I like to use something inexpensive that I can leave behind, those disposable aluminum trays kind of kill the…
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Countdown to Paper Source Girls Night Out!
paperThe countdown begins, only six days left until the Paper Source annual Girl’s Night Out! Some stores have already sold out– but don’t worry, encore events are already slated at select stores for Thursday, August 13. Don’t wait, register now! In honor of our new , this…
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Tools & techniques: what is a Xyron?
paperAs useful and handy as this craft tool is, we think the word “Xyron” should be in the dictionary. Until it is, we figured we’d help explain for those who haven’t had the pleasure of getting to use one. A Xyron is a machine that applies an adhesive to the backside of any…
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Color play: curry
Meg KowieskiI wanted to share this cool study in color & texture contrast that I stumbled upon in my magazine archives, from Livingetc (one of my favorite home design magazines out of the UK). Color is such an integral part of Paper Source– if you haven’t yet, check out our colorscope—…
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Founder’s Day
paperPaper Source founder Sue Lindstrom celebrates her birthday today and in her honor we’d like to call this Founder’s Day and take a moment to reflect on her (which she would just hate but we’re going to do it anyway!). Sue founded Paper Source over 25 years ago after a life-changing trip to Japan,…
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Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
paperHere is a fun, easy way to do a 3-D homemade Father’s day card (this technique is great for a kid’s or baby’s room too). Start with our nifty 3-D craft letters, colored paper and some large photos printed on superfine white text weight paper. Our superfine paper works great with inkjet…
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How-to: paper lanterns
Meg KowieskiOur new India-inspired prints really got us thinking of summer– and what kinds of crafts and party decorations we could dream up for warm-weather celebrations. Using bright colors, including our vibrant new Fuchsia, we created these simple paper lanterns. They look great hanging from…
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Inspired by India
Meg KowieskiEach year, the PS Design team works together to create a new paper collection. This has become one of the projects we most look forward to– a wonderful mix of inspiration, creativity and collaboration (and long, long hours, thoughtful conversations and many, many revisions…the list goes on!). After…
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Welcome to the P.S. blog!
paperThe post Welcome to the P.S. blog! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: paper pinwheels
Meg KowieskiThis classic craft can be amped up using colored paper and rubber stamps. White ink, like Versamagic White Cloud, is one of our fave colors to use for this. 1. Begin with any color text weight paper. Have fun mixing and matching different colors. Cut text paper to 5 1/4″ squares. 2. Fold…
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Easy home décor idea: recycled vases
Meg KowieskiImagine this: the fragrance of arrabiata sauce fills the kitchen as it simmers on the stove top. Oh, the daunting task of clean up. As I sort through the mess, I hesitate to throw the empty tomato can in the recycling bin. As usual, I’m scheming, plotting, thinking: what could I make with…
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What’s your Colorscope?
Meg KowieskiThough I’ve been doing it for nearly 7 years, mixing and matching Paper Source colors never gets old – I continue to be amazed by how well they work together (despite knowing they were designed with that intention!). Like our color palette, our “Colorscope” is also about coordinating colors–…
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Fresh spring party favors
paperHere’s a fun, affordable way to do a fresh take on party favors (think also wedding favors or baby shower favors). I picked out these sweet mini grape hyacinths at the market and set them into our recycled takeout boxes, lined with a simple wax paper to prevent moisture from showing. An…
