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How-to: Crafty No-Carve Pumpkins
paper…try new ways of getting festive. Here are a few of our favorite no-carve pumpkins. Bonus? These executions don’t require cutting or creating a big mess to clean up (which also makes these gorgeous gourds a great craft... The post How-to: Crafty No-Carve Pumpkins appeared first on Paper Source…
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Piece of Cake Birthday Decorations
paper…create a memorable birthday banner that’s sure to have its recipient singing your praises! Our 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…
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Paper Source takes Manhattan
paperBig Apple, Times Square, Central Park, Broadway, Saturday Night Live, Woody Allen, Alicia Keys and Jay-Z?… whatever comes to mind it’s safe to say we have an Empire State of Mind. Nothing captures our enthusiasm more than this paper creation by New York Magazine. Now, the doors are…
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DIY party ideas for kids
paper…go by before the celebration shifts from baby shower to baby’s first birthday to a full on birthday party. Each moment reminds you of how big they are getting… AND tests your creative capacity. If you are lacking inspiration, then we have... The post DIY party ideas for kids appeared…
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Inside PS: Careers at Paper Source
paper…Day. The short answer: inspiring, challenging and rewarding. As you can imagine, most of us were customers first, just hitting up our favorite store for DIY projects, handmade gifts or the big one – wedding... The post Inside PS: Careers at Paper Source appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Special Event: A Midsummer’s Eve Affair
paperWe’re counting down the days to our big DIY celebration (20 to be exact), and we hope to see you at one of our 43 store locations on June 4th. In fact, as a special treat to those who register, we’re giving away one FREE copy of Handmade Weddings – Register by Sunday, May 22nd... The…
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DIY wedding programs
Meg Kowieski…weddings approaching, there are sure to be lots of last-minute crafting projects and to-do’s, as you prepare (or help someone else prepare!) for the big day. Keep it simple while getting stunning results with these program ideas– the perfect way to usher in a grand affair! With so many card…
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Extra special stationery for a first-time camper
paperMy oldest daughter just went to sleep-away camp for the first time. It’s a big deal for both of us – she’s a bit reserved and home-based, and I like having her around! Of course I wanted to send her off with materials to write our family lots of letters (we’re five days in…
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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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Inspired design: marigolds wrapping paper
Meg KowieskiI’m a big fan of doing photographic research while I’m concepting a new illustration for Paper Source designs. For me, having a strong idea and concept make the designs more thoughtful, and more compelling; it should be meaningful. So for our new Marigolds Wrapping Paper, I had quite the…
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Welcome to the family Peacock, Persimmon & Sunshine!
Meg Kowieski…three new colors (well, four when you include beloved Paper Bag from earlier this year!). Selecting new colors for Paper Source is a lot of fun, but a big responsibility. In order to make one new color, we have to commit to 10,000 pounds of paper.... The post Welcome to the family Peacock, Persimmon…
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What will you do for Earth hour?
paper…I participated in the inaugural Earth Hour event. As a Chicagoan I planned to spend the hour on my rooftop in West Town, watching the lights of the big city dim, seeing how the bustling metropolis adapted to a brief moment of calm. I watched the lights fade one by one –... The post What will…
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Paper Source Workshop: Perfect Shower Invites
paperWhen it comes to throwing a party, big or small, we hear from customers that one of the more challenging things is creating a theme. If you’re planning bridal shower or bachelorette party, you want it to be special for your guests and the bride-to-be. Lucky for you, we’ve pulled together some…
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Thankful for YOU!
paperTo the Paper Source team – our employees and customers: It has been a year of big economic challenges, which have required all of us to use extra ingenuity to make ends meet. As a company, we have done some tough belt tightening to ensure that we would stay healthy and be able to grow.... The…
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Meet the Maker: Jess Weymouth – Illustrator & Watercolor Artist
Simone Paton…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 the influence behind her designs,... The post Meet the Maker: Jess Weymouth – Illustrator &…
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How to Celebrate Thanksgiving this Year
Paper SourceGobble, gobble, gobble! COVID-19 may have crossed off a lot of our events on our calendar, but Thanksgiving isn’t canceled. Here are some tips and tricks on how to have a safe and socially-distanced Thanksgiving gathering! Send a Smile Deliver a smile to the doorstep of a loved one. A handmade card…
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Meet the Maker Series: Ebony of Snow & Graham
Pearl Plotkin…Ebony Snow Hurr is the founder and creative director of Snow & Graham, a company that has long been a staple at Paper Source with their beautiful line of papers, stationery and calendars. Born... The post Meet the Maker Series: Ebony of Snow & Graham appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Birthday Card DIY
Paper SourceGot a lot of birthday parties on your calendar? Set aside a day of crafting to have a supply of beautiful home-made birthday cards at your disposal. This craft uses the Ephemera Birthday Bash kit, which allows you to mix and match a selection of 40 die cut card stock with copper foil accents. Use...…
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Back to School with Paper Source
Paper SourceWe are ready to go back to school with our updated, exclusive designs for notebooks, file folders, planners and calendars. Whether you are a student, teacher or parent, Paper Source is here to help you make the transition from pool bags to book bags! At the beginning of the year, it is hard to find…
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A Chic Office
Paper Source…be hard. Here are some quick and easy ideas sure to take your desk from drab to fab. The most important thing is finding that perfect planner or calendar. We’re excited to launch our new Personalized Planners for a truly unique look that reflects your personality. With bold... The post A Chic…
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Weekend Wants: From Our Gift Buyer
Paper Source…gift buyer Katie M. has a pretty sweet gig–she’s in charge of deciding what gift items we carry (which is basically anything besides calendars, journals and stationery that could be gifted). From the wacky to the truly divine, Katie is responsible for curating a unique selection of great…
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Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Leslie
paper…10 questions about the many things that inspire her designs and her whit. Leslie has contributed to several notable Paper Source products, including our 2012 Letterpress Calendar. And how can we... The post Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Leslie appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Get wise with stylish new supplies
paper…catalog you probably found yourself having a hoot with our new line of office organization products. We always have a hard time picking a favorite calendar, but now the new office storage is causing greater debate. Some prefer the traditional style (and humor) of our new... The post Get wise with…
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A lovely companion to a wedding guestbook
Meg Kowieski…wedding products (things we had not thought of)! This bride, featured on marthastewartweddings.com had a very clever use for our Academic Grid Calendar. Enjoying sending birthday cards to friends and family, she asked that her wedding guests write their birthdays onto the... The post A lovely…
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Bike love
Meg Kowieski…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 vintage bicycle posters... The post Bike love appeared first on…
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Introducing the 2010 Paper Source Wedding Invitation Collection!
Meg Kowieski…labor and love the teams here at PS put into the design and execution of this year’s wedding invitations. Planning our collection was not unlike planning an actual (BIG) wedding, just... The post Introducing the 2010 Paper Source Wedding Invitation Collection! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
