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It’s here! New Colorscope readings for Paper Source fans
paperAstrology may have let you down with the addition of Ophiuchus, but identifying your Paper Source Colorscope sign is easy, especially with the addition of fig, peacock, persimmon and sunshine. So, we ask,“What’s your Colorscope?” Pick your favorite Paper Source color, review your…
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4th of July Party Favor
paperTiffany, in our Invitations Department, ignited enthusiasm for the upcoming holiday with festive 4th of July favor bags featuring Chicago’s famed Garrett Popcorn and a little Paper Source flair… or flare in this case. Using red and white paper straws, solid paper (in Night) and…
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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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Free Tech Downloads for February 2019!
Paper SourceWe’ve cherry picked our favorite print of the month just for you! We hope you find this new exclusive, Paper Source print to be just as sweet as we do! The watercolor designs in a playful pink pallet is just the pop of color we need. Love this print cherry-much? Shop them…
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Add a Personal Touch to Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Pearl PlotkinThanksgiving is all about being with the ones you love and celebrating everything you’re grateful for each day. There is no better way to show these moments of gratitude than with simple and thoughtful DIY touches you can add to your Thanksgiving tables. Whether you’re hosting the…
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Frightfully Fool-Proof Halloween Party Tips
Pearl PlotkinWhether your guests are frightfully finicky eaters or ghostly gluttons, all you need is the recipe for the scariest soiree of the year! Check out some of the tricks and treats below that will scare your guests’ socks off! Killer Halloween Kits No one will say Boo! to these chillingly charming…
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How-to: Mother’s Day pop-up card
Meg KowieskiWe’re crazy about daisies and we know mom will be too. Make a Mother’s Day card that is sure to bring her smile to full bloom with this easy pop-up card design. It’s perfect for celebrating mom or other springtime occasions. Materials Needed: • Pop-up Card How to PDF •…
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Holiday Series: A Few of Kristen’s Favorite Things
paperIt’s safe to say that we get as excited about new products as much as our customers do– especially around the holidays! In this special holiday series, we talked to some of our noted taste-makers to find out about their favorite holiday gifts and crafts. From seasonal crafts to holiday…
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Wedding bells are ringing at Paper Source
Meg KowieskiWe Love Weddings, We Do, We Do! All the creativity surrounding weddings is so inspiring! Flowers, pretty dresses, great food, cake, heartfelt moments…what’s not to love?! But we must say, our most favorite part is the invitation and stationery. We are pleased as champagne punch to…
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Valentine Cards Made with Love!
Pearl PlotkinThe day of love is around the corner, and there’s nothing better than a homemade card to give to your sweetheart or bestie! We put together three easy DIY cardmaking ideas to create this Valentine’s Day – of course, there are plenty of hearts involved. Stamp and Emboss Cards…
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Tree decorating idea safe for kids & pets
Meg KowieskiWhen you have a toddler or puppy in the house, decorating a tree for the holidays is all kinds of fun for little ones, but means constant monitoring for you. Last year Noquet joined our family and now just a year old, she is still all puppy. In decorating our Christmas tree, I wanted to... The post…
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Paper Source Workshop: Carve Your Own Rubber Stamps
paperIf you’ve ever had trouble finding just the right rubber stamp or if you’ve wanted to create a custom rubber stamp for a wedding or special event, consider making your own rubber stamps! This month we’re running a Carve Your Own Stamps workshop at all of our stores. We’ll…
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How-to: E-Z notepad
Meg KowieskiJot lists, to-do’s and ideas on this E-Z to make and stylish notepad. Make it tall, make it small! Customize your notepad colors to suit any mood or room in your home. Handmade notepads make fun gifts for friends – don’t forget to pair them with paper covered pencils! –Annie…
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Holiday Gift Guide: Kids
Paper SourceAnother edition of our gift guide and this time we’re talking about what to get your favorite kiddo! Here are six of our top picks (and here’s a hint–it’s all about imagination and fun)! 1. We are obsessed with this Lille Huset Dollhouse. The company aims to cultivate…
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Raining Love Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Pool Folded Card Clover, Peacock & Eco-White Cover Papers A2 Persimmon Envelope Harbor Color Box, Black Color Box & VersaMark Watermark Inkpads Hearts Pattern, Bear with Heart & Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamps Picante & Clear Embossing Powders Foam Squares…
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From a Recruiter: Welcome to Paper Source
Paper SourceOur new “From a Recruiter” series will give an inside look at what it’s like to interview and work for Paper Source. Written by Cara Pacholski, our Field Recruitment Manager, you’ll get a sneak peek at stories, tips and tricks from our store recruitment team. “Welcome…
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Holiday Series: A Few of Sally’s Favorite Things
paperIn this special Holiday Series we are bringing to you the best of what’s in stores for the holidays– as curated by some of our noted taste-makers. Today, Paper Source’s CEO weighs in with a few of her favorite things of the season. Sally Pofcher CEO Noted for creating memorable…
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Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Gifts
Paper SourceLooking for a great gift for your sweetie pie? Here are a few of our favorite gifts for Valentine’s Day. Heart of Gold. We love this new Heart of Gold porcelain mug that has a sweet message for any loved one. Designed by our team in Chicago, the gold heart really pops, and can be used... The…
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Gifts for kids – Lindsay’s fall favorites!
paperFor this blog entry I wanted to focus on some of my favorite new kids gifts! One item that I like simply for its cute design and Japanese aesthetic is the Momiji doll. The new ones for fall are Snuggle (with the mushroom hat) and Happy Birthday (with the adorable pigtails and a cake for... The post…
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How-to: Happy Jack & Spooky Cat Halloween Card
Meg KowieskiWish your friends a Spooktacular Halloween with this adorable Happy Jack & Spooky Cat Halloween Card. Materials Needed: • Halloween Card How-to PDF • Beet A7 Folded Cards • Pumpkin Shapes Pack • Black Cover Paper • Curry Cover Paper • Eco-White Cover Paper • Fuchsia Cover Paper • Poppy Cover…
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How-to: bookworm baby shower invitation
paperI threw my first baby shower this year!… and my close friend had her first baby. Okay, one of these is more momentous than the other. The new mom is a laidback librarian-to-be, so she requested that for her baby shower guests bring books in lieu of other gifts (such a great way to build...…
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Sign Up For January Workshops
Paper SourceTurn over a new leaf in 2020 by crafting and making friends! Our January workshops lineup has everything you need to get organized and get organized. From making your own calendar to using materials from your recycle bin, we have something everyone will love. We even have a camp for the kids. Read…
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Wedding Invitation Etiquette
Pearl PlotkinIf your wedding is around the corner, shopping for the perfect invitation can be one of the most exciting first steps to planning the big day! No matter what style, color palette or design, there are a few things to keep in mind in terms of the wording of your invitation to ensure your guests...…
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Love You Tiles Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Luxe White Folded Card A2 Paper Bag Envelope Red & Paper Bag Cover Paper Red & White Baker’s Twine Letter Set Rubber Stamps Cranberry Color Box Ink Pad Red Uniball Pen Recipe Tips Cut several pieces of text paper bag for word game tile pieces. Using letter set and…
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Wrap with Love
Pearl Plotkin‘Tis the time for gift buying and gift wrapping, and who better to give you the ultimate present wrapping tips than Paper Source?! We have everything you need to make a stunning package, from the wrap, to the tape, to the ribbons and bows, to the gift tags and other fun toppers. Check out…
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Friendsgiving Tips and Tricks
Pearl PlotkinIs there a better holiday than Friendsgiving? Friends, food, and let’s face it, a drink or two make this unofficial holiday one that we most look forward to every year. In honor of this festive holiday, we partnered up with Pinch Provisions to bring you some Friendsgiving survival tips! We…
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“Twice as nice” twins baby shower
Meg KowieskiWe recently threw a baby shower for our coworker, Lauren, who is having twins next month (or perhaps sooner!). With a “twice as nice” twins theme and a color palette inspired by her nursery, we put together simple decorations and a fun card with a baby shower gift that made for a…
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2009 holiday card contest winners – store submissions
paperAs promised here is the second installment of some of the Holiday Card Contest submissions from a few of our stores. We think you will find these soooo amazing and inspiring that if you haven’t already sent cards for the holidays, a brilliant handmade New Year’s card may be just the…
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The making of a rubber stamp
Meg KowieskiIf you’ve ever seen the dedicated wall in our stores or our large selection online, you know we have a soft spot in our hearts for rubber stamps. Our very first rubber stamps were created from drawings done by Paper Source’s founder Sue, and to this day, stamps are still created from drawings and…
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How-to: Garland of thanks
Meg KowieskiCreate a lovely garland of thanks for all to enjoy this Thanksgiving. Materials Needed: • Garland of Thanks How-To PDF • Printable Label Template • Turkey Shapes Pack • Paper Wraphia in Natural • Superfine Soft White 2.5″ Round Printable Labels • Small Die Cut Fall Leaves • 1/8″ Hole…
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Peppermint Junior Mint Cookies
Paper SourceChannel your inner Julia Childs and let the baking festivities begin! This holiday season, give the gift of a warm batch of homemade cookies. These festive, flavorful and oh so delicious Peppermint Junior Mint Cookies make the perfect holiday treat. What you will need… 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1…
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NEW Digital Download For A Full Heart this February!
Paper SourceNew Digital Download Fresh For February! New! Free digital downloads for dressing your favorite tech accessories are here. Our exclusive design for February is Paper Source’s watercolor colorful hearts that even cupid can’t resist! Roses are red, violets are blue…it’s the season of…
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DIY an Award Winning Oscars Party!
Paper SourceYou don’t have to be in Hollywood to have a glamorous Oscars celebration. If you’re planning on watching the festivities, why not bring the fun home with an Oscar party of your own? Make the night a five star event for you and your guests by having them come as the nominees…
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Weekend Wants: Labor Day
Meg KowieskiAs we start the long weekend, here are three things we’re loving right now at Paper Source. TOTEally crazy about cats. Perhaps it’s our vision of spending the last holiday of the summer on the beach with all our favorite gear in tow, but we’re digging this cute cat tote.…
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A Mermaid Party
Pearl PlotkinMermaids are a huge summer trend and make a great party theme. We’re obsessed with this Mermaid Party created by Natalie Thomas over at Nat’s Next Adventure. Natalie was throwing a Sprinkle (a baby shower for a woman who already has a child), but many of these ideas (like the paper…
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Charleston Wedding: Part 1
paperI recently had the pleasure of reconnecting with my childhood friend, Sarah, who moved away long ago when we were in elementary school. What an amazing surprise to find that over the years Sarah has become a wonderfully talented crafter and has fallen in love with Paper Source. In April of this…
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Beach Bachelorette Party with Guest Blogger Love Always, Audrey
Meg KowieskiMy darling friend from high school, Danielle, is getting hitched this December! We decided to throw her a Beach Bachelorette Party over the summer, when we could enjoy the sunshine (not that California is lacking it…), and all the fun accessories that come with the season. We got the party started…
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How To: Paper Straw Wreath
paperWhen Women’s Day featured a similar paper straw wreath last year, we immediately fell in love with the 1950’s starburst shape that could be created from our paper straws. We were further impressed by how easy to put together and lightweight this technique could be (I don’t know…
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Back to School Bookmark
paperHead back to school (or the office) in style. Use pretty paper to mark your place and accentuate your love for all things paper. Follow the steps below to create a customizable bookmark like the one shown on the left. Materials Needed: Your selection of fine paper (1 sheet) Your selection of solid…
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Easy wedding table cards
paperI’ve never planned a wedding, but when I do, I’m calling Linda (my colleague and regular blog contributor). Look at this easy wedding table card idea she shared with me – just a table tent with a beautiful rubber stamp and an expression note attached with eyelets. We have…
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Put A Name On It – New Personalized Note Pads!
paperWe’re singing the praises of good design with the newest addition to our personalized gift offering – custom note pads! Personalize fabulous and functional note pads sets with a name of your choosing. Pads in each set contain 70 sheets of recycled paper and feature exclusive designs that are sure…
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New! Wedding Workshop Series
Rebecca BurickOne of the most gratifying things we get to do at Paper Source is help our customers plan their weddings. We know there is a lot that goes into the big day and couples are looking for the thoughtful details that will make their celebration unique and memorable. What better way to add those…
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Paper Source Thanksgiving Traditions
Paper SourceGoing to a place we call home and being with loved ones is what makes the holidays so special. Traditions, though, are what keep the memories of the holiday season alive year round. We went around the Paper Source HQ in Chicago, and asked our team members what their Thanksgiving traditions were.…
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Nautical Anchor Invite Recipe
Paper SourceNautical Anchor Invite Materials: #10 Night Flat Card #10 Clover Envelope Pure White and Clover Text Papers Night Cover Paper VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White Embossing Powder You’re Invited and Anchor Rubber Stamps Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tip: Cut a piece of Clover Text and layer Pure…
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How To: Halloween Treat Boxes
paperIf we could turn the planet on to Halloween parties, we think world peace could finally be achieved. To that end, we’ve tricked up one of our favor boxes to inspire your ghastly bash. This treat box is perfect for your favorite little witches and ghouls. It’s such a cute and easy way to…
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Buyer’s favorite: The perfect Valentine’s Day gifts
paperValentine’s Day is quickly approaching and, while our best Paper Source Valentine’s Day products are our paper Valentines, we thought you might like to hear about our favorite gifts for celebrating the season of love. My personal favorite is the tiny papel picado garland. The paper…
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How-to: robot invitation
Meg KowieskiFor fun and easy kids party invitations, we used our blank recycled printable invitations, and Smencils scented colored pencils to bring our robot rubber stamps to life. Be sure to use a fast-drying ink like Versa Magic to prevent smearing. Great for a kid’s birthday party, and the kids can…
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Affordable wedding favor packaging
Meg KowieskiWith wedding season just around the corner, we thought we’d share some cute ideas for using our cellophane bags to package up wedding favors and gifts for your bridal party and guests. Clear cellophane bags work great because they’re both affordable and flexible, making them ideal for a wide…
