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2017-Paper Source Colorscope!
Pearl PlotkinOur new color, Luxe Grey, has officially been added to the Paper Source Colorscope! Identifying your Colorscope is easy – just find your favorite color and check out what your Colorscope reading tells you about yourself. Maybe you even relate to a few! If you haven’t already, click here…
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Fun Crafts with Fine Papers
Meg Kowieski…overhauled our fine papers, adding variety in color and designs to create a swoon worthy collection. In celebration of the new designs, we’ve taken a few of our new favorites and created 4 easy crafts! Marble Monogram What You’ll Need A sheet of the Gold, Black & Cream Marble…
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How to Upcycle Your 2015 Calendars & Planners
Meg Kowieski…page on my planner and flip the final month on my calendar, I am always excited, not just at the prospect of it being a new year, but also for the opportunity to buy a cute new calendar and planner. While Paper Source has me covered when it comes to beautiful products to... The post How to Upcycle…
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Purr-fect Cat Gifts & Accessories
Meg KowieskiNeed something purr-fect for the cat lover in your life? We’ve got some great new options that are sure to be loved. Get them right meow! Does your cat lover (maybe it’s yourself…) love to cook? How adorable is this new Paper Source Cat Apron? Complete the look with this tea towel (which comes in…
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Wrapped in Design
paper…spend hours discovering new ways to style packages, and our customers could recall numerous events that were made memorable by a neatly wrapped gift. And while we continue to share in these discoveries and special moments each day, our designers continue to concept new... The post Wrapped in Design…
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Back to School Shopping Guide
paperThere is a very special feeling about shopping for new school supplies. Nothing defines the possibilities of a new year better than a fresh notebook or a bright accessory. Shopping for supplies at Paper Source offers everyone the chance to add something unique and stylish to the the run-of-mill…
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A Birthday Celebration for the PS Blog – Comment to Win $50
paperNotice something different? As a third birthday present, we treated the Paper Source blog to a fresh, new look. As we build out new content to fit our latest style, we look back at three years of inspiration, including some of our most memorable ideas: Rubber Stamping with Powdered Sugar A Baby…
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Paper Source Grand Opening Events – This weekend!
paperWe are so very proud to announce our three new store locations will be hosting Grand Opening events this Saturday! You’ll find our hometown crowd at our new Naperville store, where our celebration will be topped off with a visit from the Mayor of Naperville, Mayor Pradel – what an honor!…
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Gifts for kids – Lindsay’s fall favorites!
paperFor this blog entry I wanted to focus on some of my favorite new kids gifts! One item that I like simply for its cute design and Japanese aesthetic is the Momiji doll. The new ones for fall are Snuggle (with the mushroom hat) and Happy Birthday (with the adorable pigtails and a cake for... The post…
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Get organized – get naked!
paperI love my job! Part of the fun comes when our buyers find a new product that screams creative possibilities – the new Naked Binder (fun name, but I can’t take credit for that) is one of my latest favorites and is the feature of our Creative Organization Workshop taking place this Thursday,…
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Inspired design: marigolds wrapping paper
Meg Kowieski…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 stack of collected…
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How-to: paper flower pins
Meg KowieskiWe’ve made plenty of paper flowers out of colored paper and old catalogs, but we recently found a new material that creates wonderfully frilly petals, perfect for these paper flower pins. Our new paper ribbon has a fun texture and comes in lovely colors. Layering fuchsia and pool, we created…
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How-to: moving announcement postcards
paperJust about every year, I find myself moving to a new apartment for one reason or another. This time around I wanted to send a creative handmade moving announcement to my friends and family to let them know my new address, instead of another mass email. In playing around with some of my favorite…
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How-to: rocket party invitation
Meg KowieskiI am loving our new rocket rubber stamp, one of many new stamp designs that we recently launched (no pun intended). It’s perfect for kids’ parties and is an image that’s timeless for year round use. Here we used it with our For Date Time Place rubber stamp to make a folded card…
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How-to: paper lanterns
Meg KowieskiOur new India-inspired prints really got us thinking of summer– and what kinds of crafts and party decorations we could dream up for warm-weather celebrations. Using bright colors, including our vibrant new Fuchsia, we created these simple paper lanterns. They look great hanging from anywhere,…
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Paper Garden Cardmaking
Paper SourceNew Paper Bar colors have arrived at Paper Source! Here are three easy ways to make them part of your next card making project. Eucalyptus Succulent Notecard After selecting the note card size of choice, use a dauber or colored stamp pad to lightly dab the edge of your card to create…
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Video: HouseSmarts gets crafty with Paper Source
paper…missed PS craft expert Linda Barrett on HouseSmartsTV this weekend you can catch the segment online. Watch Linda help “Mr. Fix-it” Lou Manfredini get crafty at our new Southport Chicago store: The post Video: HouseSmarts gets crafty with Paper Source appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Card Designer Spotlight x 2021co
Simone Paton…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! Celebrate National Card and Letter-writing Month with our April Card Designer Spotlight featuring 2021co with Nicole…
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Card Designer Spotlight x Shorthand Press
Simone Paton…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 and…
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Card Designer Spotlight X Hartland Cards
Simone Paton…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! Find out how a background in fashion design developed into a fashionable card designer business with Emily…
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2024 ‘Stuck on You’ Card Making Contest by Paper Source
Simone Paton…card-making skills during the 2024 season of love. Create a handmade Valentine for a chance to win up to $300 We are crushing hard on all our new Valentine stickers (dropping soon!) and want... The post 2024 ‘Stuck on You’ Card Making Contest by Paper Source appeared first on Paper…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Spaghetti & Meatballs
Simone Paton…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! Meet Marie Castiglione, the designer and owner of Spaghetti & Meatballs LLC, known for cooking up witty…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Nanu Studio
Simone Paton…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! Through a happy accident and punny opportunity, Krishna Chavda found her way into the stationery world to…
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Designer Blog Spotlight: Karen Adams Designs
Simone Paton…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! Through a lifetime of travel & adventures, paired with her colorful design aesthetic, Karen Adams’s…
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Card Designer Spotlight: E. Frances
Simone Paton…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! E. Frances is a family business, made up of three cousins- Ali, Pippi & Jenni. Their designs & card…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Slightly Stationery
Simone Paton…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! Alicia Heater is the proud owner and designer of Slightly Stationery. Her natural skills and illustrations…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Smitten Kitten
Simone Paton…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! Amy Wong of Smitten Kitten is a creative entrepreneur, Louie Award winner, and an absolute vibe. From her…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Flaunt Cards
Simone Paton…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! Shannon Barnes of Flaunt Cards founded her business before the days of e-commerce. Through everyday…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Dear Hancock
Simone Paton…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! Wendy Mason and Earnest Merritt, wife and husband duo, formed Dear Hancock in 2010 as a way to combine their love…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Cards by Allie
Simone Paton…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! Cards By Allie is an ‘unapologetically corny’ and visually appetizing brand that was built on artistic…
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Card Designer Spotlight x Yeppie Paper
Simone Paton…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! Jim & Jen are the brother-sister duo of Yeppie Paper that took an entrepreneurial leap into the greeting card…
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Card Designer Spotlight: ILOOTPAPERIE
Simone Paton…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! Alice and Doris launched their business in 2010 when they took daily inspiration, a punny sense of humor, and their…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Posterity Paper
Simone Paton…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! Tiffany wanted to honor her grandmother’s legacy of kindness through cards. When she couldn’t find…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Nicole Marie Paperie
Simone Paton…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! Nicole Marie, after becoming obsessed with perfecting her craft as an artist rather than an actor, applied her time…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Good Juju Ink
Simone Paton…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 Source…
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What we are reading: Black Voices
Carolyn RiversOne of our favorite blogs is B&N Reads, a place to find out what’s new in the book world, hear from our favorite authors, and get great recommendations for books that should be on our reading list. For Black History Month we turned to B&N Reads for comprehensive articles about books and…
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Meet the Creators behind The Human Being Journal
Simone Paton…being. The creators, Sheba and Genevive of Mahara are inspirational leaders in health, body, and mind with fascinating backgrounds. They take wellbeing, rest, and relaxation to a whole new level. Learn... The post Meet the Creators behind The Human Being Journal appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Currently Reading: Educating & Empowering Books
Paper SourceLooking for a good book? New arrivals are here! We are checking in with our friends around the office to see what they are currently reading. Learn more about how these fresh picks have inspired and empowered us to create action on ourselves and our communities. I Really Needed This Today by Hoda…
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The Biggest Crafting Trends for 2020
Paper Source…and glue guns and get creative. At Paper Source, we say you should Do Something Creative Every Day, so we are excited to celebrate a full month of trying and crafting new things. Here is what we are seeing as... The post The Biggest Crafting Trends for 2020 appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Celebrate National Crafting Month with March Workshops
Paper Source…is National Crafting Month and there is no better way to craft than at a Paper Source workshop. Sign up with your friends or come in solo and make new ones. We have something perfect for every crafter’s skill level. Read below for an overview of each class and visit us online to reserve... The…
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Sign Up For January Workshops
Paper SourceTurn over a new leaf in 2020 by crafting and making friends! Our January workshops lineup has everything you need to get organized and get organized. From making your own calendar to using materials from your recycle bin, we have something everyone will love. We even have a camp for the kids. Read…
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Sign up for September Workshops!
Paper SourceWelcome the start of September by signing up to learn new skills and do something creative with your friends and family this month! Read below for an overview of each class and visit us online to reserve your spot now. Creative Planner Workshop Wednesday, September 18th 6:00-8:00pm Saturday,…
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Behind the Design: From Concept to Creation
Paper SourceHere at Paper Source, we think everyone should Do Something Creative Every Day, but our in-house designers take that to a whole new level. They are the creative geniuses behind the beautiful designs on our Paper Source planner and calendar covers, so we asked them how they get inspired and create…
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Sign Up Now! July Workshops are Here.
Paper SourceSummer is on! Fill your extra hours of sunlight by getting crafty and socializing with friends. Our 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! Colorscope Discovery Workshop Wednesday, July 10th…
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June Workshops are Here!
Paper SourceSummer is on! Fill your extra hours of sunlight by getting crafty and socializing with friends. Our 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…
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Three Ways to Use Easter Craft Kits
Paper Source…to add furry critters and fresh colors to our day! Our paper craft kits make it so easy to add a little seasonal cheer. One of our favorite new arrivals to the collection this year is the Hedgehog Bunny kit. How can you... The post Three Ways to Use Easter Craft Kits appeared first on Paper…
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Introducing the Vintage Floral Wedding Invitations Collection
Paper SourceStay on trend for a yearlong wedding season, with the arrival of four new fashion forward colors to our Paper Bar collection. You can find these colors available now in the Wedding Shop! This year, our design team was inspired by nature, greenery and botanical elements throughout all four seasons.…
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March Workshops Are Here!
Paper SourceDid you know March is National Crafting Month? Celebrate at Paper Source at one of our new DIY workshops. Read below for an overview of each class and visit us online to reserve your spot now! Keepsake Box Workshop Saturday, March 2nd 11:00-1:00pm $45.00 Create a keepsake box that…
