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June Workshops are Here!
Paper Source…new workshops are here for skill-building fun. Read below for an overview of each class and visit us online to reserve your spot now! Keepsake Book Workshop Saturday, June 1st 1:00-3:00pm $40.00 Design and build your... The post June Workshops are Here! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Back to School with Paper Source
Paper Source…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 motivation to... The post Back to School with Paper Source appeared first on Paper Source…
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Upcoming Paper Source workshop: DIY journal
paper…perfect than combining photos, scrapbooking and rubber stamping to create your own personal journal?! Register for our upcoming Make Your Own Spiral Book Workshop and learn an easy way to create a DIY journal or keepsake using the Zutter Bind-It-All. I love seeing fun photos shared via email or on…
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Play with color!
Meg KowieskiIn his book “Interaction of Color,” Josef Albers talks about his method of learning about color. He uses experimentation and observation to show how colors interact with one another sometimes in a deceiving way. This play can help you discover colors that are influencers and colors that…
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Throw Your Own Tie Dye Celebration
Paper Source…tie dye party and brighten your summer. With sunshine and vivid colors, Paper Source has you covered to celebrate everything to “dye” for this season. Organize your guest list! With in-theme invitations from Paper... The post Throw Your Own Tie Dye Celebration appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Invitation Wording
Paper Source…planning a wedding, stress can easily turn a happy occasion into a nightmare (cue the bridezillas). Tasks like venue hunting and shortening the guest list have their issues, but wording your invites should be fun and stress-free. When you’re ready to share the big day, use this guide to write an...…
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Holiday Card Inspiration with The Millennial Martha!
Pearl PlotkinWe’re so excited to have guest blogger, Jen from lifestyle blog, The Millennial Martha, join us for a Paper 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…
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Something Sweet for Ann: A Touching Baby Shower Tradition
paper…played at her mom’s baby shower when she was pregnant with Ann. We created a calendar with dates surrounding Ann’s due date – each guest wrote their name on the date on which they thought Ann’s baby would be born.... The post Something Sweet for Ann: A Touching Baby Shower…
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How-to: Summer cup covers
Meg Kowieski…those pesky bugs away from your favorite summer beverage. These stylish cup covers are festive AND serve as a drink marker too… write your guest’s name on top! Use this super easy how-to at all your summer fêtes! –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber…
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The best inspiration from 2010
paper…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 crafty style: How-to:... The post The…
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Thanksgiving ideas: grateful boxes
Meg KowieskiThis Thanksgiving each guest at my dinner table will be welcomed with one of these personalized keepsake boxes. Our craft boxes are so wonderful to decorate – the perfect blank palette for adding colored paper, ribbon, rubber stamps, etc. I will also have a stack of “I am thankful…
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A Spirited Celebration: Halloween Party Tips
Paper Source…hauntingly good time this Halloween. Whether your guests are frightfully finicky eaters or ghostly gluttons, all you need is the recipe for the scariest soiree of the year! Check out some of the tricks and treats below that will scare your guests’ socks off! Boo-tiful... The post A Spirited…
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Frightfully Fool-Proof Halloween Party Tips
Pearl PlotkinWhether your guests are frightfully finicky eaters or ghostly gluttons, all you need is the recipe for the scariest soiree of the year! Check out some of the tricks and treats below that will scare your guests’ socks off! Killer Halloween Kits No one will say Boo! to these chillingly charming…
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How-to: Halloween treat bags
Meg KowieskiThe mood at your next Halloween shindig won’t be “grave” when your guests see these hauntingly fun treat bags! Our Tombstone Place Cards, which are great for marking the seats of your un-dead guests, also work boo-tifully tucked into our small cellophane bags filled with treats as…
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Meet the Maker: Penguin Random House
Paper Source…this month! Learn more about their 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…
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Spotlight on Savoy Paper
Pearl PlotkinOur heritage is rooted in paper. Though we have crafting materials, books and gifts for all occasions, paper is how it all started. We try to provide the highest quality papers from all over the world to add that special element to your wedding invitations, birthday cards or everyday stationery.…
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Thoughtful Thanksgiving Journals
Paper SourceStay grateful long past your turkey dinner with these unique journals. With the busy holiday season quickly approaching, these thoughtful books are a wonderful way to slow down and reflect on your year. Why not give the gift of gratitude? Charming designs and engaging writing prompts make these…
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Let’s Wrap About Food
paperHear that sound? It’s the sound of recipe books cracking open, their contents ripe for gleaning holiday cookies, cakes and pies for enjoying at home or better yet- sharing with others! We’ll leave the expert baking (or tasteful selecting) up to you, but where it concerns presentation,…
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Printable place cards – the new wedding essential
Meg Kowieski…can find themselves overwhelmed by all the tiny details. It’s a story the wedding experts at Paper Source hear all too often. You may have booked the venue for your reception ages ago,... The post Printable place cards – the new wedding essential appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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DIY Festive Friendsgiving Table
Paper Source…the stress that often comes along with extended family gatherings. The menu is easy enough: The host provides a turkey or vegetarian main, and the guests bring along sides, potluck-style. Getting the table ready doesn’t need to be... The post DIY Festive Friendsgiving Table appeared first on Paper…
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Shine Bright at Your Own DIY Oscar Party
Toy Brown…ceremony this year, why not bring the stars into your home with an Oscar party of your own? Make the night a five star affair for you and your guests with this collection of ideas and party essentials to... The post Shine Bright at Your Own DIY Oscar Party appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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DIY an Award Winning Oscars Party!
Paper Source…planning on watching the festivities, why not bring the fun home with an Oscar party of your own? Make the night a five star event for you and your guests by having them come as the nominees themselves! We’ve put... The post DIY an Award Winning Oscars Party! appeared first on Paper Source…
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Scary-Good Halloween Hat DIY
Paper Source…who could disagree when there’s costumes, candy, and spooky crafts to do?! Combine all three of those things and throw a party this season, topped off with some cute DIY hats that will have your party guests going... The post Scary-Good Halloween Hat DIY appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Weekend Wants: Gobble it Up
Paper Source…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. Don’t worry about cooking your turkey to perfection–you’ll have... The post Weekend Wants: Gobble…
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Festive and Cozy Thanksgiving Table Settings
Meg KowieskiCreate a welcoming space your guests will love with these beautiful decor ideas. From gorgeous table runners and place mats to thoughtful place cards, we can help you set a memorable Thanksgiving table with style . A Grateful Gathering Set the tone for your grateful gathering with this beautiful We…
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Pumpkin Party Inspiration
Meg Kowieski…decor, why not invite your friends over for a festive pumpkin decorating party? These easy decorations and creative refreshments will delight your guests as they create their perfect pumpkins. We’ve also shared creative ways to glam up your... The post Pumpkin Party Inspiration appeared first…
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How-to: Valentine party drinking straws
Meg Kowieski…match for your Valentine’s Day get-together. They’re a cinch to make and will make a bold, colorful statement on your table. Show your guests extra love and customize them with names! Materials Needed:... The post How-to: Valentine party drinking straws appeared first on Paper Source…
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How-to: Patriotic lei
Meg KowieskiDon’t just decorate your home for the holidays… Adorn your party guests too with this festive 4th of July lei! It’s a great way to add a patriotic touch to anyone’s outfit! Have a happy AND safe Independence Day! –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave:…
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A baby shower game honoring Dad
paperI have come to appreciate a good baby shower game. If done well, it’s a great way to get all your guests involved. Not to mention, a nice transition from the eating portion to the gift opening portion of the shower. I knew for this baby shower that I wanted to get my friend’s husband...…
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Building a baby shower album
paper…you the final piece to this creative puzzle. I created a keepsake album of the baby shower with a collection of paper t-shirts decorated by our guests and photos from the shower. It was a labor of love, but something I... The post Building a baby shower album appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Baby shower ideas to share…
paper…baby shower in her honor. We wanted this to be a wonderfully festive and fun baby shower filled with special touches and unexpected moments. Since the invitations were the first thing that guests would experience, we... The post Baby shower ideas to share… appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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A lovely companion to a wedding guestbook
Meg Kowieski…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 companion to a wedding guestbook appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Eat. Drink. And just BE married.
paper…the discussion showcased so many thoughtful themes. It also gave me pause: What the heck was my inspiration? The Mister and I knew we wanted our guests to have fun, but we needed it to be a little more meaningful than... The post Eat. Drink. And just BE married. appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: easter egg cups
Meg Kowieski…hard cooked eggs inside or proudly display the dyed and decorated variety. Another great tip – use them as place card holders! Just make the grassy coil tighter, write guests’ names onto business cards, and tuck... The post How-to: easter egg cups appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Wedding menu ideas
paper…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 style and enhance your overall…
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Paper Source Workshop: Perfect Shower Invites
paper…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 of our favorite... The post Paper Source Workshop: Perfect Shower Invites appeared…
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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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How-to: Simple page markers
Meg Kowieski…you’ll appreciate this simple how-to! These page savers are so FUNctional! Kids will enjoy making them and adding them to notebooks or text books. –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber Stamp... The post How-to: Simple page markers appeared first on Paper…
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What We Are Listening To: Poured Over
Rebecca Burick…for turning the page: we let go of summer, embrace sweater-weather and snuggle up indoors. The snuggling up part is always better when done with a book! We might be staying home, but we can still explore other worlds. This month, the podcast that is helping us navigate these literary journeys... The…
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Summer Party Planning with Floral Cocktails
Simone Paton…That means our backyard gardens are blooming and so is party inspiration. This month we have Adriana Picker, the botanical illustrator behind the book, ‘The Cocktail Garden‘, to help us with the summer of celebrations ahead. She is budding with floral advice perfect for helping us plan…
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Paper Source How-To: Customized Candles
Paper Source…it’s easy to do for kids and adults, and is the perfect present for the mom who loves to take a bath (consider gifting with bath oils and a good book), or for cute mantel decor. MATERIALS... The post Paper Source How-To: Customized Candles appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Scary, Spooky, Crafty, Kooky…Halloween Ideas
Meg Kowieski…This haunting holiday presents great crafting opportunities that are scary, spooky and kooky… which is the perfect recipe for fun in our book! Here are a few of our favorite Halloween ideas to get you ready to celebrate the tricks and treats of the... The post Scary, Spooky, Crafty,…
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Easy DIY holiday decor using PS fall kits
Meg Kowieski…in love! But it also inspired me to point out an easy DIY solution. Using the Paper Source Fall Leaf Wreath Kit or Die Cut Fall Leaves as a templates, you could make this beauty out of old books, sheets of... The post Easy DIY holiday decor using PS fall kits appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Throw Your Own Award-Winning Oscars Party
Paper Source…stars into your home on February 9th with an Oscars party of your own. Make your 92nd Academy Awards party a five-star affair for you and your guests. With this collection of ideas and party essentials, it will be a party worthy of winning its... The post Throw Your Own Award-Winning Oscars Party…
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Wedding Invitation Etiquette
Pearl Plotkin…can be one of the most exciting first steps to planning the big day! No matter what style, color palette or design, there are a few things to keep in mind in terms of the wording of your invitation to ensure your guests... The post Wedding Invitation Etiquette appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Have a Happy Halloween with our spooky craft roundup!
Pearl Plotkin…lineup of all our favorite Halloween pictures, products and posts, read on – if you dare! For clever (and mess-free) ways to enchant your guests, adorn pumpkins with everything from glitter tattoos to washi tape, and use our Sticky Face Pumpkin Kit in new ways to keep the party potion... The…
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DIY Spooky-Sweet Treats for Halloween
Pearl Plotkin…it’s time to stock up! Visit us online or in store today for 30% off Halloween supplies! For a fun and festive way to treat your Halloween party guests, why not offer adorable treat bags—stamped with your very own custom design?... The post DIY Spooky-Sweet Treats for Halloween appeared first…
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Paper Source Tips: A Unique Save the Date
Paper Source…planning. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to make your mark as a newly engaged couple. Picture Perfect Although Save the Dates are available without photos, we love the idea of giving your guests... The post Paper Source Tips: A Unique Save the Date appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
