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How-to: Father’s Day Nifty Necktie Notes
Meg Kowieski…Father’s Day. Our A2 note cards don a dapper do for this Father’s Day card. It’s the perfect way to put a smile on his face! Feeling extra crafty? Try creating yours from a box mailer. Materials Needed: Father’s Day Nifty Necktie How-to PDF Fill-in Notes Printable PDF A2...…
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Love note to Persimmon & Paper Bag
Meg Kowieski…quickly found their way into many of our craft projects & product designs. Persimmon, bold, happy and bright, tempered by the earthiness of Paper Bag. It’s a cheerful, down-to-earth combination. Inspired by... The post Love note to Persimmon & Paper Bag appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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The Art of the Handwritten Note
Paper Source…is also near. While technology makes it easy to keep in touch, nothing really says ‘I love you’ like a thoughtful, handwritten letter. With the U.S Postal Service reporting a 10 billion letter drop in the last 20... The post The Art of the Handwritten Note appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Put A Name On It – New Personalized Note Pads!
paper…– 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 to grab the attention of... The post Put A Name On It – New Personalized Note Pads! appeared…
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Happy Easter Bunny Card Recipe
Paper Source…VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White & Clear Embossing Powder Moss, Pink, Robin’s Egg, Orange ColorBox Chalk Inkpads Foam Squares Post-It Notes Recipe Tips Ink egg stamps in three different areas using three different colors for a watercolor effect. To create the appearance... The post Happy…
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5 Ways to Celebrate National Letter Writing Month
Paper Source…important month to us indeed, April is National Letter Writing Month! We’re all about sending snail mail and taking the time to write thoughtful notes (on beautiful stationery). In a world where technology is so prominent, it’s important to remember how meaningful a letter can be –…
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Thinking of You Week with Winnie
Paper Source…Thinking of You Week is September 23rd– 28th. It’s an international event that encourages people to send hand-written greeting cards or notes to special people in your life. Winnie Park, Paper Source CEO, shares her memory box with us for... The post Thinking of You Week with Winnie…
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Valentine’s Day Card Mailbox DIY
Paper Source…way to spread love than creating an adorable fringed-out and pompom-bordered Valentine’s Day card mailbox! This mailbox is the perfect gift for your sweetie (fill it with love notes and treats) or for... The post Valentine’s Day Card Mailbox DIY appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Cards
Paper SourceValentine’s Day is the perfect time to send love notes to your favorite people. Whether you’re going for funny or sweet, here are some of our favorite valentine greetings, all designed by the Paper Source team in Chicago. Just plain sweet. We love this You Are My Happy Place card because…
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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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How-to: customized cubbie
Meg KowieskiWe love how our wall bulletin organizer dressed up our work space so much that we created a coordinating cubbie to hold pens, notes and of course, our PS Swatchbook. Follow our steps to create a desk organizer of any size, and cover it in your favorite wrapping paper. A great back to school craft...…
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DIY Moment: Three Easy Ways to Create Beautiful Stationery
Pearl Plotkin…on your favorite music, and create beautiful, handwritten notes. Our DIY expert, Rebecca, came up with three fantastic, easy ways to create some exquisite stationery for a birthday card, love letter, note to a friend or thank you note! Only a... The post DIY Moment: Three Easy Ways to Create…
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It’s a Monster Mash Bash!
Meg Kowieski…these easy tricks and treats. Monstrous Invitations Use our fun stickers and stamps to add creepy details to your party invitations. Wrap your note with playful washi tape or monster-themed paper tape to finish your scary... The post It’s a Monster Mash Bash! appeared first on Paper Source…
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New! Spring into Action with March Digital Downloads
Paper Source…design featuring colorful, rolling hills! Its pastel palette will brighten up your devices and put you in the Springtime mood this March. Take note with a personalized notepad, journal, and planner. Or, explore the world of florals and watercolor by enrolling in an... The post New! Spring into…
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Holiday Series: A Few of Amy’s Favorite Things
paper…in than someone who sees it all?! Sit back while Amy tells you about her favorite gifts and crafts of the season. Amy Inventory Control Manager Noted for her incredible style As a mother of two, Amy is excited about... The post Holiday Series: A Few of Amy’s Favorite Things appeared first…
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Holiday Series: A Few of Kristen’s Favorite Things
paper…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 gifts, check back weekly as... The post…
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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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Handmade says it best
paperMore and more people are throwing parties and insisting that their guests not bring presents… “No presents, just your presence” seems to be the theme. In these tough economic times, that’s not a bad thing. However, I often find myself wanting to bring at least a little…
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Weekend Wants: Gobble it Up
Paper SourceIn honor of Thanksgiving next week, here are some of our favorite turkey items to help you celebrate the day. You won’t believe it’s not turkey. This funny addition (it’s an Inflatable Turkey!) is so convincing you’ll have to make sure your guests don’t try to dig in.…
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How It’s Made: Lagoon Paper
Meg KowieskiThis summer, we worked with our long time partner, French Paper Co., a sixth generation, family owned paper mill, to create a limited edition color. Infused with a breezy feeling of summer, our limited edition color, Lagoon, went through a rigorous process to achieve the perfect hue. We want to…
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Spring Break Kids’ Travel Survival Kit Post with Guest Blogger Rebecca G. from Not-So-SAHM
Paper SourceWe’ve traveled quite a bit with our kids, from when they were just a few months old, and I frequently share our travels. It’s not surprising that one of the questions I get is how to keep their kids entertained en route to various places. Just to be clear, we still have our fair share...…
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It’s the Chalk of the Town
paperFrom crafters to brides-to-be to home design enthusiasts it seems chalk is inspiring DIY projects across the board (pun totally intended). The Paper Source Design Team grabbed a few everyday items and went to town with our own chalkboard products, creating a dozen easy-to-execute ideas with simple…
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You asked for it – Crafting Studio!
paperWe want to provide you more playtime in our stores! Honestly, isn’t that what creating is all about? Getting so lost in the “play” of a project that you feel, when you resurface, both invigorated and proud. We love that our customers have asked us for more play time, it gave US a…
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How to Decorate a Pumpkin Without Carving It
Paper SourceWhen you see the first pumpkin at the market, it’s a telltale sign that autumn has arrived. And while we all love their cheerful color and festive fall appearance, carving them can be a rather messy endeavor. For a less messy and more kid-friendly approach, try adorning your pumpkin with paper…
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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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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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Seasonal Delights, a Crafter’s Night Out (it’s not just for the ladies anymore!)
paperIt begins with bags of sugar, cups of flour, a dash of vanilla (or maybe even rum), whipped eggs and a preheated oven. And it ends with perfect confectionery containers – Yes, it’s time for holiday food gifting! Here at PS, we have a major love for cooking, and consider ourselves to be real…
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Make it A Happy Holiday with Guest Blogger, Girl Meets Party
Paper SourceDesigning our holiday card (and holiday theme!) is one of my favorite parts of the season. I love sharing the details on Girl Meets Party. As soon as stock hits the store floor, I’m at Paper Source scoping out my favorite wrapping papers. Planning A Theme I typically…
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10 Ways to Celebrate National Handwriting Day
Paper Source…of writing things down instead of just typing them into our phones and computers. Nothing beats the feeling you get when you read a personal hand-written note. Here is how we are celebrating. National... The post 10 Ways to Celebrate National Handwriting Day appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Piece of Cake Birthday Decorations
paper…store operations team celebrated Greg’s big day with these nifty birthday decorations. Here’s what they used: Text paper Scoring board Silhouette CAMEO Electronic Cutting Tool Adhesive Note: In a pinch,... The post Piece of Cake Birthday Decorations appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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A Paper Source Cocktail with Guest Blogger Love Always, Audrey
Meg KowieskiAlright guys, it’s basically summer. Even though it snowed on Monday in Chicago, it was 65 degrees on Sunday and I’m going to go with that. So since it was summer on Sunday, I thought it would be nice to kick off the season with some Rosé Sparklers! Paper Source was kind enough to send... The post A…
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Buyer’s favorite: Holiday cards & crafts
paperIt is so warm here in Chicago. It hardly feels like it is almost Thanksgiving! In fact, it feels a little weird to talk about my favorite holiday products when I didn’t even wear a coat to work, but here goes… For crafting, a couple super-easy, but super-impactful items are the Snowflake Trim…
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Paper Ginger House for happy little hands
paperRecently, a Facebook friend posted that she had inadvertently created what she called, “a child meltdown” by trying to make 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…
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Our Favorites for a Cozy Fall
Simone PatonWhether you call it Autumn or Fall, we love it all! The changing of the seasons and the autumnal palettes make our pump-kings and queens come to life. Fall is a vibe, an experience for all your senses. It’s the crisp cool air that is all around us, the smell of warm pumpkin pies saturating... The…
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The Arctic Election Results are in!
Paper SourceIt has been a snowstorm of fun, but the Arctic Election has finally reached its conclusion. The voters have spoken, and we are excited to announce that Narwhal has won the 2016 Arctic Election! These past couple weeks have been stressful, and with the added strain of the holidays, it makes sense…
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Behind the Scenes: Making our Holiday Window
Paper SourceIt’s probably no surprise that we love making our store festive for the holidays, and that starts with our holiday window display (after all, it’s the very first thing you see)! Here, we take a look behind the scenes with our Director of Visual Merchandising, Rick V., on what it takes to…
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Weekend Wants: Fall Must-Haves
Meg KowieskiIt’s finally getting a little cooler here in Chicago (where Paper Source HQ is located), and we’re gearing up for Fall. If it’s too early for you to deck out your place in Halloween gear–try these classic autumnal accents. Burlap Chic. We love this Burlap Wreath Kit.…
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The Perfect Gift (Wrap!)
Meg KowieskiDon’t wait for the holidays to get into gift wrap! Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations…every celebration needs the perfect gift to accompany it! But as we all know, it’s all about presentation. No one wants to receive a gift that looks like it just arrived in the mail hours…
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Fill Up Your Easter Basket!
Meg KowieskiEaster is just around the corner (it’s Sunday, April 20!) and we can’t wait to celebrate! If you’re making Easter a family get-together, there’s no better way to celebrate than doing some crafts with everyone. We love this Egg Garland Kit for a few reasons: not only does it get everyone…
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Bright Ideas with New Neon Accents
paperLately, we’ve been playing around with a new saying: If it isn’t neon; it shouldn’t be on. Neon has certainly become an A-lister in the world of fashion, making it a noteworthy must-have for your crafting creations. Whether you’re penciling in a slue of dates and engagements,…
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Behind the design: Lekker Haas paper cuts
paperWe are always inspired when customers share projects with us because it shows us exactly how we are inspiring people to Do Something Creative Every Day. Plus, isn’t it safe to say a heartwarming story or a beautiful photo is sometimes all you need to get through the busy day?! When it comes to…
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Quick-step guide: snaps, eyelets & brads
paperA PS Fan fan recently wrote in about a 4″ x 6″ booklet idea she was working on and, like many of us, the final execution of her project was unanswered – How was she going to secure the pages of her booklet? Would it be snaps? Could it be eyelets? Or should it be... The post…
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Inspiration doors
Meg KowieskiIt’s funny “living” in a space – you tend to overlook things after awhile, especially when it’s busy (which at Paper Source, it always is!). But all around our office space in Design, there are inspiring moments, some of which we have created. The old doors Sue, Paper Source…
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Why we love the Silhouette
paperA lot of the time, it’s the small things in life that make me happy. But, every once in a while… it’s the big things! The Silhouette SD Digital Cutting Tool is one of those things. Roughly the size of an average inkjet printer, this machine is definitely a crafting power tool. It allows you... The…
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How-to: cozy snowman holiday card
Meg KowieskiLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow! With a few simple steps you can make your own festive snow-people to use as holiday cards or gift tags. We love this snowman’s happy smile and glittery scarf and mittens so much that we’ve featured him in our blog last week and also in our... The…
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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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What We Are Celebrating: The Nights Before…
Simone PatonOne of the best parts of the holiday is the countdown and all the ways we celebrate its arrival. How do you plan to spend your “Nights Before…”? We’ve got 5 takes on how to make it cozy and joyful. Start by getting your seasonal celebrating essentials together. For us, that…
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NEW! May Digital Download
Roxy SchmidWe are BERRY excited about the May digital download! This juicy berry pattern is featured on many Paper Source products this season, celebrating Mom! Find it in the form of ceramics, gift bags, tea and even candy! What’s even sweeter, is that it’s available to download for free on all of…
