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Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Malcolm
paper…understand the influences that have shaped his aesthetic and career. You will see his modern style reflected in our 2012 holiday assortment and in our new personalized note pads. Be on the look out... The post Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Malcolm appeared first on Paper Source…
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Announcing: Couples Photo Contest
paperHey all you love birds, the Paper Source Design team is looking for a few great couples to represent our new line of save the date photo cards set to launch with our 2012 Paper Source Wedding Collection this spring. The photos will appear in card samples on our website, in our catalog and in... The…
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Season’s Greetings! Holiday photo cards are here.
paper…there are more than 100 ways to show off those smiles in our 2011 Holiday Photo Card Collection. Our holiday assortment features dozens of festive styles, and new this year you can personalize... The post Season’s Greetings! Holiday photo cards are here. appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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The perfect DIY calendar
paperAre you always on the look out for personalized projects that are great for anyone on your list, including those hard to shop for folks?! Well, our new 2012 DIY Calendar is perfect! With 12 months to work with and a manageable size, all you need is inspiration… and a little time to create!…
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Welcome baby! Paper Source birth announcements are here!
paperYou spend hours creating the perfect nursery and you spend a lifetime nurturing that little being – now celebrate your new arrival with our exclusive line of stylish birth announcements. Parents may choose from 150 distinctive designs, including styles fit for a boy, a girl or twins. Each…
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Announcing: Holiday Photo Contest
paperAs we anxiously await the July launch of our new line of birth announcements, we wanted to let our fans know about another opportunity to inspire our designs – our 2011 Holiday Photo Card development is underway and we’re looking for families to feature in our catalogs, online and in our…
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We’re celebrating a birthday!
paperWe’ve been so busy monkeying around with fresh ideas and new products that we almost forgot to celebrate a very important birthday – the PS Blog turned 2 this month! That’s right, we’ve dedicated two years to parties, kids, holidays, gifts, decorating, weddings and DIY…
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French inspiration: profitez-bien
Meg Kowieski…trails, eating feasts, absorbing culture and speaking French. Studying abroad is an experience unlike any other. You are afforded the opportunity to delve deep into a new culture and learn through unconventional means... The post French inspiration: profitez-bien appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Graduation gift ideas
paperGraduation is one of the most exciting summer celebrations. Who doesn’t love a good summer party and the excitement of new adventures?! But Graduation can also be the one of the most challenging gifting occasions. Either you’re not privy to the Grad’s preferences or you risk paying…
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Quick-step guide: Binding with the Zutter
paperYou’re probably thinking, “Zutter, what?” Or maybe you’re already a fan of this new DIY tool. To help you discover the magic of the Zutter Bind-It-All and its accessories, I created a simple keepsake book in five easy steps. Items needed: • Zutter Bind-It-All • Wire cutters •…
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Creative gift giving: Flip flop bracelets (with printable tag)
paperAmong the small treats that make me happy (in no particular order): chocolate, coffee, sheets of Lokta paper, new felt tip pens and, now, flip flop bracelets! I love mixing different color palettes on my wrist with stacks of these recycled bangles, and I absolutely love the story behind them. These…
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Buyer’s favorite: Unique Father’s Day gifts
paperFather’s Day is approaching and, whether your dad is sweetheart or a geek at heart, we have unique gifts for dad. Geek is the new cool, so for the geek dad we have tons of options. The Geek Pen is my personal fave – It comes complete with a stylus, flexible LED light, UV light,... The post…
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In the news: Hot Mother’s Day gifts
paperThe press is going wild for our new gifts and spring crafts, and here’s a look at what’s HOT for Mother’s Day. In the recent issue of People Magazine, Jessica Alba suggests creating a Mother’s Day scrapbook. According to Alba, “Receiving a keepsake from your child that’s filled…
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A DIY celebration
paper…Shana Faust, combined their expertise to create one of our favorite DIY books, Handmade Weddings. To celebrate the bountiful inspiration of this new book and video, we are partnering with Chronicle Books for a special DIY event. Mark your... The post A DIY celebration appeared first on Paper Source…
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How-to: Clover garland
Meg KowieskiWhat luck! Our new Clover Pack is here in time to celebrate on March 17th! There are even enough shapes to spell out “Happy St. Patrick’s Day!” These are also good for more than St. Patty’s Day. It’s no blarney, use these clever clovers to wish someone luck on any occasion or milestone. –Annie…
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Wedding inspiration for the DIY bride
Meg KowieskiEach year when we launch our new Wedding Invitation Collection in stores, our crafts team builds wonderful wedding inspiration boards to share with our store customers. They create DIY options to enhance the wedding invitations and we thought our online customers would also love to see, so here you…
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Guest blogger: A birch & bluebirds wedding
paperMy sister Carla and her husband Kevin met in high school and got married in the White Mountains of New Hampshire last August. Carla knew from the start that she wanted birds to play a major role in her theme, and for her colors to be “blue, shades of blue, maybe blue and some bluish... The post…
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Valentine card making recipes – yummy!
Meg KowieskiAfter another food-free crafting “lunch” playing with cool new product from the Buying team, and some talented creative work from the Crafting team, taking that inspiration and bringing it to life, we have our next round of card making “recipes”! Have fun and do something…
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Wedding invitations workshop this Saturday!
paper…engagements – no doubt they were inspired by the spirit of giving and warmth that is very much apart of the holiday season. What a great way to begin the new year! Here at Paper Source we love weddings! And, with experience being our teacher, we planned ahead... The post Wedding invitations workshop…
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The best inspiration from 2010
paperThe New Year has arrived, and what better way to commemorate 2010 than to reflect on the innovative ideas that helped us Do Something Creative Every Day throughout the year?! From guest bloggers to seasonal how-tos to adorable baby showers, here are 10 of the most-read ideas to ring in 2011 with…
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How-to: Whimsical bow
paper…Source employee, my friends and family expect the gifts I give to be wrapped in a creative, interesting way. Here, I did just that, taking some great new holiday 12×12 to make this whimsical bow. The nice thing about 12×12 is that most of the sheets are double-sided (they are also very...…
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Paper + Craft book signing event
paperThis Saturday Minhee and Truman Cho of Paper + Cup will be visiting our new Brooklyn store for a special Paper + Craft book signing event. Learn how to make tissue stars and moon and visit with the authors — You can even buy a book at the store and have them sign it too!... The post Paper +…
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On display now: PS Christmas tree at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Meg Kowieski…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 individual elves. Like snowflakes,... The post On display now: PS Christmas tree at the Chicago Botanic Garden appeared…
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Holiday “Wrapture” – Its all about your style!
paper…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 her use of multiples on packages.... The post Holiday “Wrapture” – Its all about your style! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: Little snowman holiday card
Meg KowieskiOur 12×12 sheets aren’t just for scrapbooks! Make this jolly lil’ fellow using our new “Button Nose Snowman” 12×12. It’s the perfect project for the snowman lover in us all! The page is filled with these frosty friends in all different shapes and sizes. Cut…
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Free holiday demos tomorrow – Our gift to you each season!
paper…holiday demos, which are certain to inspire the season and, perhaps, ignite your holiday shopping spirit. Featured in the day’s events are some of our new Holiday Kits (both for kids... The post Free holiday demos tomorrow – Our gift to you each season! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Love note to Persimmon & Paper Bag
Meg KowieskiWe recently noticed that many PS bloggers list their favorite PS colors as Persimmon & Paper Bag. It’s true! These new colors have 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…
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PS gets crafty with Lou Manfredini (and our own Linda Barrett)!
paperWhen “Mr. Fix-it” himself, Lou Manfredini, and his crew came to film a crafting segment at our new Chicago store on Southport, I found myself with quite the crafting challenge. To begin a project, I find it is best to consider the audience, including the person for whom the party, gathering or…
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Holiday Cards & Tags – inspiring creative workshop TODAY!
paper…the inspiration coming! Trust me when I say that this October 21st class should bring your holiday greetings to life. You will get to play with some of our new products including: birch... The post Holiday Cards & Tags – inspiring creative workshop TODAY! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Guest blogger: Mary Vasquez
paperIf you ever feel nostalgic for those sticker collections of early childhood, then let me introduce you to my new crafty best friend, the Xyron Create A Sticker. It brings back memories of carefree days and transforms all sorts of beautiful paper into stickers I can use for grown-up things like…
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A calendar to use, reuse and share!
Meg KowieskiSince I moved into a tiny city apartment, my respect for anything that is functional, artful and compact all at the same time has deepened. New to our calendar lineup for 2011, the Paper Source Postcard Calendar truly is the best of both worlds, merging form and function, all in a fun little…
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Go ahead…color outside the lines!
paperPart of the fun of being creative is having the opportunity to play with some old favorites, but in a new way. Faber-Castell Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils have long been a favorite of mine and I was thrilled when we picked up this set of 12 colors. Here’s an easy way to create fun stationery…
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Mallaree finds the perfect wedding place cards
paperWhen the new Squirrel Place Card Kit arrived at our Brookline store I just about squealed with excitement! (I might have made the Brookline staff a little deaf.) My fiancé has had a slight obsession with squirrels since he was little (or maybe I have the obsession with his obsession?), so I thought…
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Dressed up recycling
Meg Kowieski…Department at Paper Source is a full of color and creativity, and you don’t have to look hard to see that the team really loves inventing new things! What I love about our space are all the little surprises that pop up – the creative things people bring in and add to their... The post Dressed…
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How-to: wall bulletin organizer
Meg Kowieski…dire need of personalization, but that doesn’t stop my urge this time of year, to get organized. And of course, in the prettiest way possible! This cheery bulletin board made with our brand new Marigolds Wrapping... The post How-to: wall bulletin organizer appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Ask Annie
paper…who embodies creative inspiration – Annie, our Craft and Visual Merchandising Designer. What do you do on a typical day at work? Everyday I brainstorm new kits, how-to ideas for the stores and our blog, as well as physically work... The post Ask Annie appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Girls Night Out: Sassy Personal Stationery
paper…– we can hardly believe this is our 4th Annual “Summertime Girl’s Night Out”! You told us you wanted more stationery, more rubber stamping, plus new cool and unusual ideas to take you outside the proverbial creative box! Our upcoming Girl’s Night Out “Sassy Personal Stationery” is... The…
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Paper ribbon made with love
paper…we love our double-faced satin ribbon dearly, but it’s nice to bring different ribbon styles into the mix and we’re thrilled to have new paper ribbon. These gorgeous biodegradable ribbons are made from 100% cotton that is responsibly grown and dyed in the USA. The ribbons can be recycled…
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“Cute as a button” baby shower
paperAnother Paper Source baby is on the way, and last week we celebrated new mom-to-be, Heather! Between the three of us we brainstormed all sorts of baby shower ideas, eventually landing on a “cute as a button” theme, which worked perfectly for a gender-neutral baby shower. Using our button…
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How-to: hamburger party invites
Meg Kowieski…including your party details! Such a fun and unique idea for cook outs and backyard bbqs. Our favorite part – it features one of our brand new colors…persimmon! –Annie PS colors: gravel & beet Latest... The post How-to: hamburger party invites appeared first on Paper Source…
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How-to: tweet mother’s day card
Meg KowieskiMother’s Day is a time to celebrate moms young and old. Our adorable chick mother’s day card is perfect for a new mom, or change the message and give it to any special mother. Made from mostly labels, this card is easy to make and is even a card kids can make for mom with... The post…
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Bike love
Meg KowieskiAnytime we work on new product development at Paper Source, it starts with a creative idea and then it leads to seeking out visual inspiration. Right now we’re working on our 2011 Paper Source Wall Art Calendar, and we wanted to include one of my favorite icons: a bicycle. I looked towards…
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Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Suites
paperWe had such a great turn out for our Paper Wedding and Morning Tea events. What fun it was to show off our new wedding invitation collection, as well as to have the chance for our customers to experiment with wedding rubber stamps and assorted stamp pads at the demo and make & take tables....…
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PS Real Weddings: Lauren
Meg KowieskiHere at Paper Source, the beginning of each new year means it’s wedding time! We start to see lots of brides in our stores over the holidays and come January the ruffles and cupcakes of wedding season are full on! This year, we thought it would be fun to share with you some Paper Source... The post…
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Paper Source Workshop: The Wedding Tea
paper…deserve a morning tea, done the Paper Source way! Join us for The Wedding Tea workshop where we’ll give you a personal introduction to our brand new 2010 Wedding Invitation line (hot off the press!), hands-on projects to build your DIY skills, great raffles, and the bonus – a... The post Paper…
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Will you be my bridesmaid?
Meg KowieskiWhen it comes to weddings, popping the question is no longer just the groom’s responsibility. The tradition has taken new form, as brides begin to more formally ask their dearest friends, “Will you be my bridesmaid?” A simple and sweet question that’s been asked for years,…
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Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Favors
paper…ideas. Though our favor box assortment means endless possibilities to us, we know that our customers can feel overwhelmed by all of the choices. That’s why we’re always developing new wedding favor workshops... The post Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Favors appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Organizing your life…with style
Meg KowieskiThe folks at Better Homes and Gardens are experts in finding keen uses for Paper Source product! In the spirit of the New Year and the urge to organize, I thought I’d share their ideas for a very stylish and inspiring closet and craft space. The oranges, greens and blues of our wrapping paper,…
