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Holiday Event Inspiration
Pearl PlotkinSeason’s greetings! The first snowfall has made its way to Chicago which has us feeling all festive (and cold) and excited about the upcoming holidays. It’s the perfect time of year to throw different types of celebrations with friends and family, and Paper Source has everything you…
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Happy Birthday Letterpress Card
Paper SourceHappy Birthday Card Materials: Curry Colored A2 Folded Card Night A2 Envelope Silver Letterpress Ink Tools: Letterpress Machine Recipe Tips & Techniques: Change the placement of the plate and run the same card through the press to achieve a variety of looks! The post Happy Birthday Letterpress…
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French Message Board workshop – join us TONIGHT!
paperSo many kids have enjoyed our ‘Tween Message Board craft during private workshops that we wanted to create a crafting project for our adults – the perfect elegant French Message Board! (Sorry this is not a kid’s class – this is for adults only – please see the policy page.) If you are the…
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Recipe for love
paperOkay I’ll admit, the past few years I have not been so lucky in love. None the less, I am still a hopeless romantic, so I decided to create my own “recipe for love” Valentine cards using our Mini File Folders. Now this isn’t Hogwarts and these concoctions may not work, but…
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How-to: monogram gift tags
Meg KowieskiAdding an initial to gift tags, wrapping paper and cards is a great way to personalize a gift. These monogram gift tags can be made from any kind of paper, whether solid color paper, decorative paper, even an old postcard or last year’s holiday cards! We’ve shown gift tags where the…
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5 steps to perfect rubber stamping
paperHere it is, your step by step guide to perfect rubber stamping and heat embossing, just in time for holiday card making*. You see us using these techniques all the time, and there’s a reason for that – they’re super easy and add a professional decorative look to all types of…
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Happy Birthday Balloons Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials 4 Bar Fuchsia Folded Card 4 Bar Chartreuse Envelope Clover, Chartreuse & Blossom Cover Papers Berrylicious Color Box Chalk Inkpad Happy Birthday With Balloons Stamp Uniball White Gel Pen Recipe Tips: Use heat embossing tool to dry/ heat-set ink. The post Happy Birthday Balloons Card…
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DIY Moment Vol. 17 No. 5: Inspiration Board
Pearl PlotkinAs we head back into the school season, it’s important to keep your dreams, aspirations and goals top of mind. A great way to do this is by creating this fun and easy DIY inspiration board! Pin up mantras, to-do’s, favorite quotes, inspirations and other tid bits to keep you motivated,…
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On display now: PS Christmas tree at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Meg KowieskiThe ever-busy gnomes at the Chicago Botanic Garden have just unveiled the 2010 PS Christmas tree at the annual Wonderland Express Walk. Our tree theme this year? Elves! And not just cookie-cutter elves. My own elfin PS Crafts team and I started with our new Holiday Elf Kit and crafted 100…
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Winter Game Night In with Guest Blogger Rebecca G. from Not-So-SAHM
Pearl PlotkinHappy Groundhog Day, everyone! No matter if he saw his shadow or not, we still have some wintertime to get through. Given that we spend so much time indoors during the winter, I’m always on the lookout for simple ways to make family time fun. We’ve been playing a lot of games together…
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Octopus Thank You Card Recipe
Paper SourceOctopus Thank You Card Materials: A2 Peacock Folded Card A2 Persimmon Envelope A2 Pool Flat Card VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Elegant Thank You, Octopus Naturalistic and Wave Lines Rubber Stamps White, Red, Stream and Turquoise Embossing Powders Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tips: Stamp waves and…
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Upcoming workshop: Mono-Print & Stitched Booklet
paperIn grad school I fell in love with the rich colors and layered textures of mono-prints, so you can imagine my thrill when I discovered the Letterpress Machine Combo Kit can recreate these luscious prints. Using the components of the kit, plus a few extra ink colors, rubber stamp resists and…
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Glitter Lips Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials 4 Bar Folded Card 4 Bar Red Envelope Fuchsia Cover Paper Silver Cord Tag Paper Punch 1/8" Hole Punch Glitter Lips Paper Tape Luxe Glitter Silver Tape Prima Press Stamp Holder and Alphabet Stamp Set VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Embossing Heat Tool Silver Embossing Powder Foam Squares Recipe…
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DIY Valentines: Part 1
Paper SourceOne of the best things about Valentine’s Day is that it gives us another reason to create handmade cards with thoughtful messages for the people we care about the most. If you are looking for a way you can share a little love with those who are dear to your heart, we have a few ideas... The…
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Paper Source handmade cards
paperThe Paper Source motto is “Do Something Creative Every Day”, and we have some very lucky folks here who get to live this out making handmade greeting cards for a living. If you’ve visited our stores, you’ve seen our greeting card wall full of funny, thoughtful and lovely…
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Paper Source Launches Party in a Box
Paper SourceIf you need to access your inner party planner to throw a birthday bash for yourself or a loved one, check out the Birthday Party Prep Kit here at Paper Source! With a variety of party planning essentials including tableware, decorations, hats, and more, this kit is a colorful and convenient party…
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DIY Moment: Spring Botanical Pennant
Paper SourceStay cheery and bright this spring with DIY home decor! Things You’ll Need: Scissors Flower Punch and Leaf Punch Watercolor Set Paint brush or Aqua Brush Luxe White Paper Bone Folder Pen Hole punch Foam Squares Ribbon 1. First, Cut a pennant shape out of the Luxe White Card stock. This is…
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The Perfect Pool Party
Paper SourceOne of the most fun ways to cool off during the summer is a pool party with friends. Here are some of our must-haves for a great summer bash. Essentials First thing’s first: you need a way to haul your stuff! This Red Stripe Tote Bag is durable and cute. Even better? It’s got…
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Easy DIY Paper Marbling
Paper SourceIf you love the look of marble — classic, elegant, and luxe — but aren’t quite ready to refinish your kitchen counters, consider starting with paper. An achievable DIY project, marbling paper is a fun, easy way to celebrate this trending pattern. Follow this guide to craft festive paper to…
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Washi Tape & Glitter Hearts Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A7 Folded Card A7 Paper Bag Flat Card Blossom, Red & Fuchsia Cover Papers Starlet Adhesive Glitter Sheets A7 Blossom Envelope VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamp Embossing Powder 1″ Heart & 1/2″ Corner Rounder Punches Valentine Washi…
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A Wave of New Summer Gift Wrap
Paper SourceThis summer, make your gifts stand out with our tips for gift wrapping and styling the perfect present. Things You Will Need: Fine Paper or Decorative Wrapping Paper Ribbon or Twine DIY Paper Crafting Kits Summer Splash and Pool Accessories How to Wrap in A Gift in A Creative Way? You did…
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Card Designer Spotlight x 2021co
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Celebrate National Card and Letter-writing Month with our April Card Designer Spotlight featuring 2021co…
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Meet the Maker: Lauren Camara
Simone PatonThis March, meet our maker of the month, Lauren Camara. Lauren is a self taught artist and full time graphic designer with a primary focus on print and paper. Celebrate National Craft Month & Women’s History Month by learning more about this month’s maker, the passion behind her…
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Card Designer Spotlight x Shorthand Press
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! This month, meet our Card Designer Rosanna of Shorthand Press. Celebrate International Women’s Month…
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Meet the Maker: Niky Foster
Simone PatonThis February, Meet Niky Foster, our maker of the month. Niky specializes in DIY and Crafting for Home & Lifestyle, where she creates beautiful projects as well as beautiful moments. Learn about how stepping outside of your comfort zone and a reminder to ‘keep going’ will lead you…
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Card Designer Spotlight X Hartland Cards
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Find out how a background in fashion design developed into a fashionable card designer business with…
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Meet the Maker: Jeremiah Brent x Paper Source Collaboration
Simone PatonPaper Source + Jeremiah Brent Collaboration. We are thrilled to launch our first-ever product collaboration with an interior designer to create a desk capsule collection for 2024. Jeremiah Brent is an interior designer, tv personality, and author based out of New York City. He has a rare…
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Card Designer Spotlight: The Quilling Card
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Start the new year with inspiration from the Quilling Card Co. and celebrate our featured card…
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2024 ‘Stuck on You’ Card Making Contest by Paper Source
Simone PatonHello to our favorite sticker stashers & sweethearts, We have an opportunity for you to show off your stickers and creative card-making skills during the 2024 season of love. Create a handmade Valentine for a chance to win up to $300 We are crushing hard on all our new Valentine stickers…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Spaghetti & Meatballs
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Meet Marie Castiglione, the designer and owner of Spaghetti & Meatballs LLC, known for cooking up…
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Meet the Maker: Noemi -Imeon Design
Simone PatonThis December, Meet Noemi of Imeon Design, our maker of the month found right within our creative community. Noemi specializes in Paper Artistry, where she creates mesmerizing displays of handcrafted art with unlimited possibilities. Discover more about how her hobby and creative happy place turned…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Nanu Studio
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Through a happy accident and punny opportunity, Krishna Chavda found her way into the stationery…
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Meet the Maker: Farren Celeste
Simone PatonEach month, we love to feature an independent maker that you can find on the shelves in-store or online at papersource.com. This November, Meet Farren Celeste, our maker of the month. Farren specializes in Paper Floristry where she makes stunning and elegant floral arrangements that can last a…
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Host a Holiday Craft Party with Paper Source
Simone PatonCrafting is a great way to bring home the holidays this year. Create a memorable and worthwhile tradition with us. What we recommended is hosting an easy-to-put-together Craft Party for the Holidays. Invite your friends and family for a snowy night-in to make the merriest memories and share in the…
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Designer Blog Spotlight: Karen Adams Designs
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Through a lifetime of travel & adventures, paired with her colorful design aesthetic, Karen…
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Meet the Maker: Jess Weymouth – Illustrator & Watercolor Artist
Simone PatonEach month, we love to feature an independent maker that you can find on the shelves in-store or online at papersource.com. This month we celebrate Jess Weymouth, the illustrator and watercolor artist who is the maker of the 2024 Flora & Fauna calendar, available in stores. Find out more about…
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What We Are Falling For: Autumn Personalities
Simone PatonFall is more than a season, it is a feeling that takes over all your senses. For some of us, it’s the cool crisp breeze, crunching leaves beneath your feet, the smell of pumpkin spice in the air, the cozy & cute blankets to keep warm, and the taste of hot caramel apple cider. For... The…
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Card Designer Spotlight: E. Frances
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! E. Frances is a family business, made up of three cousins- Ali, Pippi & Jenni. Their designs…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Slightly Stationery
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Alicia Heater is the proud owner and designer of Slightly Stationery. Her natural skills and…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Smitten Kitten
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Amy Wong of Smitten Kitten is a creative entrepreneur, Louie Award winner, and an absolute vibe.…
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Meet the Maker: Ellen Surrey – USPS ‘Thinking of You Week’ Postage Stamp
Simone PatonIn celebration of ‘Thinking of You Week’ we are featuring Ellen Surrey. Her fun, colorful style and creativity brought us this year’s USPS ‘Thinking Of You Week’ stamps. We were incredibly excited to be introduced to her story and postage stamps, a perfect match for…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Flaunt Cards
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Shannon Barnes of Flaunt Cards founded her business before the days of e-commerce. Through everyday…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Dear Hancock
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Wendy Mason and Earnest Merritt, wife and husband duo, formed Dear Hancock in 2010 as a way to combine…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Cards by Allie
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Cards By Allie is an ‘unapologetically corny’ and visually appetizing brand that was built on…
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Card Designer Spotlight x Yeppie Paper
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Jim & Jen are the brother-sister duo of Yeppie Paper that took an entrepreneurial leap into the…
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Card Designer Spotlight: ILOOTPAPERIE
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Alice and Doris launched their business in 2010 when they took daily inspiration, a punny sense of humor,…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Posterity Paper
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Tiffany wanted to honor her grandmother’s legacy of kindness through cards. When she couldn’t…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Nicole Marie Paperie
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Nicole Marie, after becoming obsessed with perfecting her craft as an artist rather than an actor, applied…