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How-to: new home greeting card
paper…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 provided realistic... The post How-to: new home greeting card appeared first on Paper…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Spaghetti & Meatballs
Simone Paton…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 witty and wonderfully humorous cards,... The post Card Designer Spotlight:…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Good Juju Ink
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! Juliana, sparked by her longtime love of cards and candid advice took her journey full circle from Paper…
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I Love You Letterpress Card Recipe
Paper SourceI Love You Letterpress Card Materials: 4Bar Luxe Cream Folded Cards 4Bar Clover Envelope 4Bar Luxe Cream Flat Cards Peacock 8 1/2 x 11″ Cover Harbor Blue Color Box Chalk Inkpad Moss Color Box Chalk Inkpad Foam Squares Double-Sided Tape Tools: Letterpress Machine Ruler Soft Grip Knife and…
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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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Card Designer Spotlight x Yeppie Paper
Simone Paton…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 greeting card world. Taking the... The post Card Designer Spotlight x…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Nicole Marie Paperie
Simone Paton…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 her time and talents to illustration and card design with... The post Card Designer…
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Learn card making tricks from the pros!
paperLike you, we know how much fun it is making cards for those special occasions, where your own imagination is the secret ingredient! This Thursday’s Creative Card Making Collection Workshop offers the perfect opportunity to roll up your sleeves and learn plenty of easy tips and tricks for…
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Paper Source Special Event: Holiday Card Making
paperYou asked for it… our first ever Holiday Card Making Girls Night Out! Get your creative juices flowing while you play with our new holiday rubber stamps, punches, cards and glitter – leave the mess with us and take home all sorts of great ideas. The event is this Thursday, October 1, so…
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Holiday Card Inspiration with The Millennial Martha!
Pearl Plotkin…Source post about how she added some extra pizzazz to her holiday cards this year. Check it out! Several years ago, I learned how to create envelope liners from a Paper Source class, and I immediately... The post Holiday Card Inspiration with The Millennial Martha! appeared first on Paper Source…
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How-To: DIY Hello Bunny Easter Card Recipe
Pearl Plotkin…create an Easter card for some-bunny special! We have all the fresh and fun supplies you need to surprise and delight this season. So, spring on down the bunny trail and get inspired by our Easter card recipe below: Hello Bunny Card To create this perfectly precious card,... The post How-To:…
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How-To: DIY Hoppy Easter Card Recipe
Pearl Plotkin…with this adorable DIY card! To create this perfectly precious card, simply gather the supplies you need and follow these easy steps: Hoppy Easter Card Lay your card out on your crafting table. We used Superfine White, but feel free... The post How-To: DIY Hoppy Easter Card Recipe appeared first on…
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Make Your Own Mother’s Day Card Art
Paper Source…her a card, give her a card in a beautiful frame she can display and be reminded of your relationship. A card that doubles as artwork shows extra thought and how much you care. If you need some inspiration or need some instruction we have... The post Make Your Own Mother’s Day Card Art…
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Keep Calm and Cary On Card Recipe
Paper Source…Folded Card A2 Red Envelope Red Cover Paper VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White Embossing Powder Keep Calm Stamp Red Mini Check Fabric Tape 3D Foam Squares Heat Embossing Tool RecipeTips Use 3D foam squares to adhere stamped layer to card for added dimension. The post Keep Calm and Cary On Card Recipe…
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Save the Date Letterpress Card Recipe
Paper SourceSave the Date Materials: Fig A2 Flat Card Luxe White A2 Flat Card Antique Gold A2 Envelope Goldrush Color Box Inkpad Chestnut Color Box Inkpad Double-Sided Tape Tools: Letterpress Machine Everyday Letterpress Printing Plates #4 Wedding Letterpress Printing Plates #1 Ruler Soft Grip Knife and Cutting…
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Hearts in a Jar Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Luxe White Folded Card A2 Antique Gold Envelope Slate A2 Flat Card Luxe Blush Cover Paper Canning Jar & Medium Solid Heart Rubber Stamps Wicked Black ColorBox Dye Inkpad VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Queen’s Gold & Silver Glitter Embossing Powders Black & White…
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Elegant Shimmery Layered Tree Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A7 Cement Folded Card 4 Bar Chocolate Flat Card A7 Antique Gold Envelope Versamark WaterMark & Colorbox Pigment Platinum Inkpads Woodgrain, Spotted Tree Winter & Greco Deco Merry Christmas Rubber Stamps Holographic Embossing Powder Diamond Stickles 1/2″ Corner Rounder Foam…
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Paper Source How-To: Father’s Day Card
Meg KowieskiIf you’re looking to make a card for dad this year (Father’s Day is June 15!), we think you’ll love this one! Download the instructions and get to crafting for the world’s best dad! MATERIALS How-To PDF Gravel A2 Folded Card Royal Blue A2 Envelope Royal Blue Cover Weight…
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‘Tis The Season For Holiday Card DIYs
Paper Source…Between making mall runs to find meaningful presents and contemplating the perfect stocking stuffers, take some time out! Unwind with this adorable North Pole Penguin Card DIY and give yourself... The post ‘Tis The Season For Holiday Card DIYs appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source How-To: Father’s Day Anchor Card
Paper Source…the idea of making a card with a personal touch. This nautical-themed greeting is the perfect idea for a dad that loves the water. Stop by a store near you to get these supplies in time! MATERIALS NEEDED Pool... The post Paper Source How-To: Father’s Day Anchor Card appeared first on Paper…
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Joy & Cheer Fox Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Pool Folded Card White Glitter Paper A2 Red Envelope VersaMark Watermark & Frost White Color Box Inkpads Joy & Cheer New Year & Fox Rubber Stamps Picante & Silver Embossing Powders Uniball White Gel Pen Santa Hat Repeat Stickers Embossing Heat Tool Pencil Eraser Recipe…
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Spotlight: Calendars + Gift Card Sweepstakes
Meg Kowieski…going to take you through the steps of prepping your planner for the year ahead, and how you can win a $200 gift card PLUS your favorite Paper Source calendar! Step 1: Pick your favorite! Paper Source... The post Spotlight: Calendars + Gift Card Sweepstakes appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Star of David Hanukkah Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Peacock Folded Card Night Cover Paper A6 Night Envelope Versamark WaterMark, Midnight, Harbor, Robin’s Egg & Frost White Color Box Inkpads Chevron Lines, Star of David & Happy Hanukkah Rubber Stamps Silver & White Embossing Powders Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool…
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A must-see: Winter wonderland holiday card
paperOur handmade holiday card inspiration continues with this magnificent creation by Rick V., Midwest Regional Manager for Paper Source. The corporate office was buzzing when this wonderful creation arrived. Of course we had to find out more, so here is his story… Having spent the past few years…
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Let the holiday card making begin!
paper…accents done or not, the holidays are just around the corner! Each year we like to do a kick-off Holiday Card Making Event that begins the season of stamping, stickling, heat embossing, and layering (both papers and... The post Let the holiday card making begin! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Congrats to our $100 gift card winner!
paper…comments and wonderful suggestions for things we can bring to the blog. We are touched to know that Paper Source has been a part of so many memories from weddings and births to birthdays and holidays. We... The post Congrats to our $100 gift card winner! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source How-To: A Photo Card for Mom
Paper SourceWe have some unique cards for Mother’s Day, but if you’re looking for a D.I.Y. that’s uniquely personal, here’s a quick and easy photo card tutorial. MATERIALS Solid Folded Greeting Card Fine Paper Solid Paper Printed photo Scissors or Knife Glue Stick or…
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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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2009 holiday card contest winners – store submissions
paper…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 ticket! –Linda PS colors:... The post 2009 holiday card…
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Holiday card making recipes – Get ’em while they’re hot!
Meg KowieskiWe had such fun creating our holiday card idea samples this year – including a multi-department crafting lunch, complete with holiday tunes (but missing the “lunch”)! From the creativity of that day came the cards pictured above, along with recipes for you to follow, or improvise. We hope you enjoy…
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2009 holiday card contest winner – website submissions
paper…to our 2009 Holiday Card Contest! Below you will find some of our customers’ homemade holiday cards that were web submissions, separate from the store submissions (to be featured soon). We’re sure these will make you ooh and ahh,... The post 2009 holiday card contest winner –…
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Picture Frame Stamp & Washi Tape Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A7 Persimmon & A7 Paper Bag Flat Cards Pure White Cover Paper A7 Clover Envelope VersaMark Watermark & Black Colorbox Inkpads Picture This & Wishing You a Merry Christmas Rubber Stamps Clear Embossing Powder Red Chevron & Green Chevron Washi Tapes Red Adhesive Gems…
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Join us on Facebook: Mother’s Day Card Contest!
paper…to win a Paper Source gift card by submitting a photo of an original Mother’s Day card creation using 100% Paper Source materials. Fans will vote for their favorite designs, and we will announce the... The post Join us on Facebook: Mother’s Day Card Contest! appeared first on Paper…
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Happy Holidays Tree with Fine Paper Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Slate Flat Card Clover Cover Paper Myth Holiday Fine Paper Gold Glitter Wrapping Paper Versamark WaterMark Inkpad Happy New Year Greeting Rubber Stamp Gold Embossing Powder 1″ Circle Punch Zot Dots Gold Mini Clothespins Foam Squares Recipe Tips Use zot dots to adhere mini…
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Congrats to our Mother’s Day Card Contest winners!
paper…Mother’s Day card entries perfectly celebrated motherhood, both the many different kinds of mothers and the many different styles of mom. From retro to whimsy the design inspiration will be permanently available as a Mother’s... The post Congrats to our Mother’s Day Card Contest winners!…
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Win a PS Gift Card – tell us your inspiration!
paper…it seemed to be the Year of the Creature. How often have you looked at an octopus and thought, “He’s so cute!” Or swooned over quirky owls in the wilderness. Or infused holiday cheer with the... The post Win a PS Gift Card – tell us your inspiration! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Crafted from the Heart
Paper SourceCreate one-of-a-kind valentines starting with the Paper Bar and a few key ingredients. Follow the simple steps below to make our favorites or get inspired to design your own! “Donuts About You” Card Donut Heart Stickers Stackable Letter Stamp Set Washi Tape Stamp Pad Foam…
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DIY Your Holiday Cards!
Pearl Plotkin…The fall and winter season is the perfect time to gather with friends or family and partake in some fun activities like creative cardmaking! Our DIY expert has put together some easy ways to craft your very own holiday... The post DIY Your Holiday Cards! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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A Crafternoon with Paper Source
Meg Kowieski…Girl Scouts for an afternoon of crafting Valentine’s Day kits! After receiving instruction from our crafting expert on how to use some of our most popular crafting tools, the girls assembled and decorated our pre-cut kits to make some Valentines for their pal-entines.... The post A Crafternoon…
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#MyPSValentine Wants You To Feel The Love!
Pearl PlotkinOne 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. From January 19th through Valentine’s Day on February 14th, tag images of how you show your love using Paper Source products…
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MyPSValentine 2016 Recap
Meg Kowieski…Valentine’s Day on February 14th Paper Source fans tagged images of how they showed their love using Paper Source products with #MyPSValentine. There were so many beautiful submissions, and we wanted to share the winners and our other favorites with you! MyPSValentine Winners Homemade Cards…
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Bear with Heart on Hang Tag Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials Red A2 Folded Card Fuchsia Hang Tag with Eyelets Ladybug Sugar Coated 12×12 Paper Red 8 1/2″ x 11 Cover Bear with Heart & Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamps Versamark Watermark Ink Pad White Embossing Powder Fruit Punch Stickles Soft White Satin Ribbon 1/4″…
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Hand-stitched with love
Meg Kowieski…behind-the-scenes look at how we created the cover of our most recent Paper Source catalog. Valentine’s Day is all about taking the time to show love, so we really wanted something handmade on our Valentine’s Day catalog cover. What we came up with was simple and lovely – a paper…
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Gift Ideas For Those Who Deserve Something Sweet
Meg KowieskiValentine’s Day is just around the corner and Paper Source is here to help you spread the love. Find gifts for all the loved ones in your life with these three collections designed to take away the pressure of searching for the perfect gift. Choose your gift set and select which items your Valentine…
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Top 15 of 2015
Meg Kowieski…Superfine Soft White Printable Place Cards | 2. Flip Flop Bracelets | 3. Paper Source Great Big Calendar | 4. Paper Source Wall Art Calendar | 5. Custom Stamp Gift Box | 6. Circle Monogram Custom Stamp | 7. Pure White Printable Place Cards | 8. Rifle Paper Co. Mint…
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Easy Drink Coaster
paper…to your beverage with these customizeable drink coasters! Follow our sample or mix n’ match circle cards, stickers and stamps to create your own! Materials Needed: Circle cards (we used Pool) Fuchsia 4″ Round Printable Labels Pool 4″ Round Printable Labels Color Box Pigment…
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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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Wedding menu ideas
paperIn addition to centerpieces, wedding place cards, dinnerware and custom wedding napkins, wedding menus are staples of a wedding reception table. Not only do they wet your guests’ appetites by listing the culinary elements of the meal, menu cards offer another opportunity to present your wedding…