2013
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Friday Fun: Favor Bag Ideas
paperIf there’s one thing we love, it’s throwing a party… and one of our favorite aspects of hosting an event are the favors. Not only are favors a wonderful treat for your guests, but they also offer a blank canvas for creating wonderful little packages. Here are a few of our DIY…
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New Workshops For March!
paperCheck out March’s great workshop offering. Remember workshop participants receive a coupon for 10% off purchases after every workshop, so these classes are a great way to learn and shop! March 14 – Itajime Folded Dyed Japanese Papers Workshop Featuring the artful technique of folding…
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We Love Foxes!
paperWhat weighs about 13 pounds, can run 30 mph and has completely taken over Paper Source? Why, foxes, of course! These clever creatures have made their way onto gift wrap, file folders, kitchen aprons and so much more! Their persimmon fur positively pops against the night and white backgrounds, and…
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Lights, Camera…DIY! Oscars Party Inspiration
paperRoll out the red carpet! It’s Oscars weekend, and the party is ON. Set the scene with a little DIY Oscars party inspiration from Paper Source! Bring the glamour of award season to your home with bold golds. This Friendsgiving Tablescape, created by a Paper Source Holiday Craft Contest winner,…
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How-To: Tissue Pom Pom Garland with Sugar Skulls
paperNothing is as sweet as our Sugar Skulls! Patterned after traditional Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) decorations, our Sugar Skulls can be found on Paper Source glassware, as masks, in our kits, and more! Today, we bring to you an easy, colorful Sugar Skull Tissue Pom Pom Garland…
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Mail Art Contest Winner
paperIn June, we were thrilled to invite our customers to honor the art of letter writing through our first-ever Mail Art Contest. Participants were encouraged to create an original piece of correspondence using note cards, envelopes, box mailers and embellishments. After admiring several innovative…
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Behind the Scenes at Paper Source
paperWe absolutely love hearing about your crafts, projects, and inspirational ideas. But, this time, we’re turning the camera on ourselves. Follow Paper Source Intern, Christina, as she takes you behind the scenes at the Paper Source home office… Upon entering our front doors at our…
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Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers
Meg KowieskiContinuing our Holiday Gift Guide, here are some ideas for stocking stuffers! The best gifts don’t always come in big packages. Give these ‘small somethings’ in stockings or on their own…they’re sure to make a big impression! Fun & Silly Sock Monkey: A new twist on the classic toy! Stretch,…
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Houston Inspiration: A Paper & Pool Wedding
paperWithout a huge budget for her wedding, but with a certain level of quality in mind, Houston PS fan Kristina and her husband knew just where to go for quality, accessibility, and the perfect color palette. With a hand from PS, a lovely bridesmaid, and creativity, Kristina found the essentials she…
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Upcoming Workshop: Letterpress Stationery
paperOur upcoming letterpress workshop has it all! We’ll teach you how to create letterpress stationery using the Evolution Letterpress Platform from Lifestyle Crafts, showing you how to brayer and ink-up your plates and teaching you how to use the embossing folders to create lovely blind-embossed…
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Employee Holiday Cards
Meg KowieskiStore holiday card submissions from (left to right, top to bottom): Scottsdale, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Ann Arbor, Denver, Brooklyn (Smith St.), Santana Row, Pasadena, Deer Park, Santa Barbara, Oakbrook, Austin. Every year, we put our store teams’ creative skills to the test with an…
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Introducing the Evolution Embossing Tool
paperThe Evolution Embosser from Lifestyle Crafts has us inspired. This universal craft tool lets you die cut, emboss, and letterpress all with one lightweight and portable tool. From wedding favors and invitations to handmade cards and paper accents, here are just a few ways you can personalize your…
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Sugar Skulls – A Day of the Dead Tradition
paperThis time of year, especially, we are completely smitten with the colorful Day of the Dead imagery, particularly sugar skulls! Day of the Dead is celebrated in many cultures throughout the world, but it is best known as a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. The holiday is a time to…
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New Bar & Bat Mitzvah Invitations!
paperFrom modern and bold to playful and sweet, our Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah invitations let you build anticipation for an incredible life event. Create a stylish custom invitation, then add perfectly coordinated custom labels and gift tags to honor the occasion with something truly unique. Click on…
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Navigating Nautical: A Summer With Paper Source
paperDon’t get tied into knots! Get in ship shape for your summer party or weekend cookout with our nautical finds. Not sure what floats your boat? Let us navigate you through the waters. Set the scene for your best party yet with a little help from our Nautical Garland Kit. This Paper Source…
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Fall Wreath Round Up
Meg KowieskiAdd a little something special to your front door with a festive fall wreath! We love our new Burlap Wreath Kit for a touch of rustic chic. The crisp, geometric leaf shape in a combination of burlap, glitter paper and metallic paper creates amazing volume and texture — perfect for your front…
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Paper Source 2013 Wedding Invitation Collection
paperIt’s your big day, and the 2013 Paper Source Wedding Invitation Collection will help you create a meaningful expression. Whether you’re looking for glamour, blushing for romance or longing for something bold, our invitation suites are sure to inspire with fresh color palettes, playful fonts, and…
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Wrapped in Design
paperFew products unite us more than gift wrap. Our associates could spend hours discovering new ways to style packages, and our customers could recall numerous events that were made memorable by a neatly wrapped gift. And while we continue to share in these discoveries and special moments each day, our…
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A Little (Personalized Stationery) Goes a Long Way
Meg KowieskiTruth time: One of my least favorite things to do as a child was to write thank you notes (I know, big shocker. Was there ever a child who liked this?). But, like many kids, it was the first to-do after every birthday, Christmas, or any other event where I was gifted something. I even... The post A…
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Holiday Crafting Contest
Meg KowieskiOne thing we love about this season is that it sparks wonderful handmade moments. We see so many customers in our stores who have inspiring ideas for Christmas card making, food gifting and wrapping. So, along with celebrating the holidays, we are celebrating your creativity! We are seeking…
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Let’s Wrap About Food
paperHear that sound? It’s the sound of recipe books cracking open, their contents ripe for gleaning holiday cookies, cakes and pies for enjoying at home or better yet- sharing with others! We’ll leave the expert baking (or tasteful selecting) up to you, but where it concerns presentation,…
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Holiday Gift Wrap for Every Style
Meg KowieskiWrapping is like an art form to some, but it’s easy enough that even a novice can create a masterpiece… and we have wraps, ribbons and adornments to make anyone look like an expert. Here are some of our favorites for the holidays… If you’re not sure where to start,…
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Holiday Gift Guide
Meg KowieskiThe holiday season is in full swing and we might not be Santa Claus, but we’re pretty sure we’ve got the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Enjoy our top holiday gift picks below, brought to you by our Gift Buyer, Katie Mulligan. For Her: Kate Spade Pencil Case: This delightfully chic…
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Custom Holiday Accents
Meg KowieskiThere are a lot of ways to celebrate the holidays this season, but one of our favorite ways is to create a custom experience for you and your loved ones! In addition to our gift wrap (we have everything from cute critters to bold solids, to Christmas classics), you can spice up your packaging…
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Holiday Greeting Ideas
paperCan you hear it?? It’s the sound of the holidays slowly but surely making their way towards the present. And, this year, our designers have come up with so many lovely ways to personalize your holiday that you’ll never get caught in that dreaded “I like the picture but the…
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Paper Source How To: Give Thanks Printable Banner
paperHere’s a cute and easy way to remind you and yours of the “reason for the season” this Thanksgiving! It looks great on it’s own, or across individual dinner plates or displayed across one of our burlap wreaths. MATERIALS How To PDF Printable Banner Burlap Wreath (optional)…
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Holiday Crafting Contest – Enter Now!
Meg KowieskiLast month we kicked off our Holiday Crafting Contest (which goes through December 31), and we can’t wait to see what you do! This year we’re giving out first, second and third place prizes in THREE categories! Wow us with your creative use of Paper Source products in Food Gifting, Gift…
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Scary, Spooky, Crafty, Kooky…Halloween Ideas
Meg KowieskiOctober means one thing here at Paper Source— Countdown to Halloween! This haunting holiday presents great crafting opportunities that are scary, spooky and kooky… which is the perfect recipe for fun in our book! Here are a few of our favorite Halloween ideas to get you ready to celebrate the…
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Holiday Hiring at Paper Source!
Meg KowieskiJust like at the North Pole, Paper Source gears up for the holiday season year-round. …OK, maybe not ALL year, but it’s true that our buyers start scouring for the best goodies a year in advance, and final touches and planning for our holiday season take place well before the season…
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Amazing Autumn Kits
Meg KowieskiIf you picked up our catalog, you probably noticed that we’re kind of crazy about kits. These expertly coordinated paper projects are great because they are a fun DIY project for any skill level and can be styled to suite many tastes. Whether you’re looking for color, class, or crafting…
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Crazy for Canning Jars
Meg KowieskiTall or short, clear or colorful, empty or full, on paper or in person (or even on a tea towel) – we are crazy for canning jars! These classic jars charm us with their endless possibilities. They are, of course, perfect for canning fruits, vegetables and your favorite jelly or salsa – but if you...…
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Paper Source How-To: Chalkboard Pencil Box
paperClaudia, a member of the Paper Source Design Team, creates many of our terrific kits. Today, she offers up a project that is perfect for back-to-school. Learn to make an extra-special Chalkboard Pencil Box using one of our paper maché boxes. Start with the following materials: Dexter Pencil Box…
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Back to School Shopping Guide
paperThere is a very special feeling about shopping for new school supplies. Nothing defines the possibilities of a new year better than a fresh notebook or a bright accessory. Shopping for supplies at Paper Source offers everyone the chance to add something unique and stylish to the the run-of-mill…
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Ice Pop Garland Kit (Recipes Too!)
paperJust because the kids are heading back to school doesn’t mean that summer is over. The new Ice Pop Garland Kit is the perfect reminder of refreshing, sun-filled days ahead. The promise of something sweet and cold in bright cheery colors is enough to inspire a party. Since these colorful paper…
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Behind-The-Scenes: 2014 Paper Source Calendars
paperWhat year is it again? If you were to ask any of our designers right now, they would have to pause for a moment and think before answering. For 4 months of the year, 100% of their focus was on on 2014 dates and holidays! This is the most challenging and exciting time of the year... The post…
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Run + Sun + Fun: My Chevron Accented Summer Party
Meg KowieskiWhen I committed to running the Rock ‘N’ Roll Half Marathon earlier this Spring, I immediately started dreaming of the finish and — to keep my eye on the prize– I suggested we host a party to celebrate the finish and a sunny afternoon with our family and friends. My husband,…
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Out of this World Baby Shower + Ice Cream Sundae Bar!
paperAt Paper Source, we love baby showers, and none was more special than one we recently hosted for our favorite Paper Source couple: Karen, creative director, and Sean, inventory control specialist. With help from the talented Design team, we pulled together a wonderfully sweet celestial celebration.…
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How-To: 4th of July Tassel Garland
paperYou’ll cheer for this festive how-to. Use these tissue pom poms for your 4th of July celebration or change colors for your own special event. Materials Needed: Tassel Garland How To Silver, Red, White & Night tissue paper Scissors Cutting Mat and Craft Knife Ruler Silver Cord…
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Paper Source Mail Art Contest
paperBefore I get too far ahead of myself, let me first give you background on Postal Art, Correspondent Art, or what we are calling Mail Art. At a very basic level, Mail Art is a small artful work sent through the postal service. As long as the postal service has been in service, you can... The post…
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A Mother’s Day Gift Guide From Paper Source
paperMother’s Day, the thoughtful time of year that celebrates the loving, creative woman behind all those favorite dishes, birthday wishes and kissed boo boos. If you’re looking for a way to recognize this influential woman, our Mother’s Day Gift Guide features a collection of our…
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Paper Source Spotted: Jenna Bush Hager’s Bookworm Baby Shower
paperImage from NBC Earlier this month, TODAY Show correspondent Jenna Bush Hager and her soon-to-arrive firstborn were honored by the NBC family. Her NBC co-hosts and friends threw a book themed baby shower at the Peter Callahan Catering Studio in New York. With a theme centered around books and words…
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How-To: Paper Rosette Card
paperThis season’s favorite project in a miniature card format. This paper rosette project is perfect for heartfelt sentiments, like Mother’s Day! Customize rosettes with your own choice of colors and patterns from our collection of handpicked fine papers to make this classic and chic card…
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Welcome Spring with Fresh Inspiration
paperSpring has sprung. Hop on over to our website, or find a store near you, to take a gander at our selection of gifts and crafts that were hand-picked for the season. Easter is March 31! Celebrate with this egg-stra special garland! Decorate and display the Egg Garland Kit on a wall, mantel or…
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An Invite to Chicago Brides…
paperChicago brides are invited to visit us at Martha Stewart’s Wedding Party on Sunday, March 10! Be inspired by our 2013 Wedding Invitation Collection, unique DIY details, and so much more. For event details, click the photo below. We can’t wait to see you there! The post An Invite to Chicago…
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How-To: Easter Greeting Card
Meg KowieskiWe are bringing in the Easter holiday with our latest how-to — a handmade Easter greeting card! This project is suitable for little hands to help, and works with varying card colors too. Between this creative fun and our seasonal gifts, we’re hoping your bunny ears are perked and…
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Austin inspiration: Tickets to a DIY wedding
paperWhen Paper Source fan Stephen C. and his wife announced their big day, they took on the project of creating one-of-a-kind, DIY wedding invitations inspired by Stephen’s old train tickets. We own a public relations and design company, so we were really interested in making our wedding invitations. I…
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Sweet for Spring: New Macarons
paperJust in time for spring and Valentine’s Day, we’re proud to offer you our Macaron inspired gifts! Tell someone special how sweet they really are with a gift bag full of these sweet goodies. For you ambitious crafters and cooks, try your hand at baking this season’s yummiest treat…
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New Workshops For February!
paperOur teams have been inspired to create fresh, new projects for 2013 and our store team has found the perfect way to turn these ideas into workshops and classes you’re sure to enjoy. Check out some of our faves for Feb! February 16 – Party time Banner & Accents Workshop Create a…
