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Paper Ginger House for happy little hands
paper…a “real” gingerbread house, which she then proceeded to tell her kids they couldn’t touch. She finished her post by saying it was, “…pure torture for them. What was I thinking?!” Sound familiar? When it... The post Paper Ginger House for happy little hands appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source Wedding Open House
Paper Source…local store. What to Expect Starting April 6th, stores nationwide will host Open House events every Saturday from 12:00- 4:00pm, allowing couples in any stage of the planning process to drop-in to one of its’ 125... The post Paper Source Wedding Open House appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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This weekend: free Holiday Open House at Paper Source!
paper…we’re giving you an opportunity to do “make & take” projects so you get hands-on experience learning some of our favorite decorating tricks. The best part – it’s... The post This weekend: free Holiday Open House at Paper Source! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Meet the Maker: Penguin Random House
Paper Source…story and how they build their community of authors. “At Penguin Random House we foster a passion for books and gifts by partnering with authors and artists to bring stories to life and communicate ideas... The post Meet the Maker: Penguin Random House appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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From house pet to holiday card
paper…Boston Terrier, Archie! As the intern here at Paper Source, I’ve gotten the chance to observe the unexpectedly extensive process that one simple greeting card design goes through, before winding up at our stores ready... The post From house pet to holiday card appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Get into the spirit at our Free Holiday Open House – Join us tomorrow!
paper…the toy room at Paper Source, showing off what our proverbial “elves’” have been busy creating! This year is particularly exciting. Along with all the great gifts and kits in our stores this season, we also have... The post Get into the spirit at our Free Holiday Open House – Join us tomorrow!…
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We’re Hiring! Attend an All-Store Holiday Hiring Event.
Paper SourceYou are invited to attend Paper Source Open House Events – Tuesday September 21st between 4:30-6:30pm and Sunday October 9th between 10:00am- 12:00pm. All Stores Nationwide will be participating, to hire retail enthusiasts for our stores. Find a your local store. What to Expect Begin…
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Behind the Design: From Concept to Creation
Paper SourceHere at Paper Source, we think everyone should Do Something Creative Every Day, but our in-house designers take that to a whole new level. They are the creative geniuses behind the beautiful designs on our Paper Source planner and calendar covers, so we asked them how they get inspired and create…
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Our Designers’ Favorite Wedding Invitations
Paper Source…swoon over these amazing invites. Paper Source offers over 90 exclusive wedding suites, all designed in-house by our team in Chicago. Our designers create a variety of invitations for every taste (from... The post Our Designers’ Favorite Wedding Invitations appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Weekend Wants: We’re Feeling Foxy
Meg KowieskiWe love our Paper Source foxes. They’re designed in-house here in Chicago and are cute with a little bit of and edge (let’s face it, the foxes are known for being the slyest of the woodland creatures). Here are our favorite ways to celebrate these furry friends. P.S. Read until the end…
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Making handmade books
paper…I love: Our wonderful bindery department (yep, heard me right!) and the joy of learning to make handmade books. When I first came to Paper Source 7 1/2 years ago, our founder, Sue Lindstrom wanted to create our very own in-house... The post Making handmade books appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Creativity Box, DIY Fun at Home!
Paper Source…will be offering a subscription with DIY kits for both kids and adults featuring at-home DIY kits curated by our in-house Craft Workshop Team! We will kick off the first curated Spring Creativity Box with your favorite... The post Creativity Box, DIY Fun at Home! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Behind the Design: From Concept to Complete
Toy Brown…the scenes look at how these new designs were brought to life. We chatted with our in-house designers to see what their workspaces are like, how the design process begins, and what possible designs we might... The post Behind the Design: From Concept to Complete appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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DIY Keepsake Box for Mother’s Day
Pearl Plotkin…of the most special ways to show gratitude is with a thoughtful, handmade gift. This year, our in-house crafting expert, Rebecca, created a memory box for her mom to thank her. Memory boxes make a lovely gift... The post DIY Keepsake Box for Mother’s Day appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Buyer’s favorite: Stocking stuffers for all ages
paperAt my house the stockings have always been my very favorite thing at Christmastime, both opening mine and shopping for them. And, here at Paper Source, we have tons of great items for stockings, from candy to toys to little coin purses. Even glitter or stamps make great stocking stuffers! The newest…
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Holiday “Wrapture” – Its all about your style!
paperWe have a bit of gift wrapping competition around our house at the holidays. My sister-in-laws each have their edge; Lisa is fantastic at turning ordinary boxes into something really special with glitter paper and complementary ornaments while Lynda manages to take her bows to the new heights with…
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How-to: thanksgiving turkey party favors
Meg Kowieski…try a turkey for a fun Thanksgiving party favor! With just paper, labels, and tape or glue, these favors are super easy to put together. If you’re having little ones over to your house this Thanksgiving,... The post How-to: thanksgiving turkey party favors appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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The Crane Wedding Invitation Giveaway
Paper SourceYou’re Invited! Join us Sunday, October 13th from 12:00-4:00pm for the Crane Wedding Open House Event. The Event This weekend we are opening our doors for couples in any stage of the planning process to drop-in to one of our WeddingShop locations to speak with their local wedding…
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Happy Halloween from our Home to Yours!
paper…Haunted House Craft created by our Lincoln Park associates. So we decided to feature it in celebration of today’s holiday! Keep in mind, the team used scrap materials and pulled from our stock of “vintage”... The post Happy Halloween from our Home to Yours! appeared first on Paper…
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Guest blogger: Carol Schultz
paper…(well, a little bit), I thought, “Well, now I’ll have time to make all 200 of our wedding invitations, response cards, rehearsal invitations, and open house cards by hand!” Oh, and I didn’t stop... The post Guest blogger: Carol Schultz appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: gingerpaper advent calendar
Meg Kowieski…down of the days til Christmas. We were so excited to come up with a way to create an advent calendar using our Gingerpaper House Kit, so that kids could actually make their own (yes, with some help from mom or... The post How-to: gingerpaper advent calendar appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Setting a Grateful Table
paper…house, few obligations toe the line of exciting and stressful quite as well as hosting Thanksgiving, so — to help you along — we dug up some of our favorite fixings for a grateful table. With the help of a paper kit or one of... The post Setting a Grateful Table appeared first on Paper…
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Beach Bachelorette Party with Guest Blogger Love Always, Audrey
Meg Kowieski…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 at the house, where... The post Beach Bachelorette Party with Guest Blogger Love Always, Audrey appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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An upcycled gift wrap theme
paper…have a holiday gift wrap theme each year. Born out of necessity, I am extra excited to share this year’s look. With a new baby in the house, gift wrap was not at the top of my list. One day, she was napping especially well... The post An upcycled gift wrap theme appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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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How-to: new home greeting card
paperMy brother and sister-in-law recently bought their first house, so I wanted to send an extra special handmade card to their new address. To honor this significant life step I went with the theme, “Moving on up!”. With a few easy cuts I was able to create a fun pop-up, and heat embossing…
