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Upcoming workshop: Artful Paper Inspired Cards
paper…Join us for: Artful Paper Inspired Cards Workshop Saturday, May 28, 2011 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (local time) Click to register! Cull inspiration from master technicians and create colorful 3D cards using... The post Upcoming workshop: Artful Paper Inspired Cards appeared first on Paper Source…
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How-to: Bunny and Chick Easter Cards
Meg Kowieski…are great as Easter cards, springtime decorations or cute paper companions for your little ones. Materials Needed: • Easter Bunny and Chick Egg Friends How-To PDF • Egg Shapes Assortment Pack • Googly Eyes • Cover Paper in Poppy and... The post How-to: Bunny and Chick Easter Cards appeared first on…
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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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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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Lined, Sealed, Delivered: Personalize Your Holiday Cards
Pearl Plotkin…know about you, but thinking about Christmas season gets us oh so excited for cups of hot cocoa, fuzzy socks, gift giving and holiday crafting. One of the most thoughtful ways to send your... The post Lined, Sealed, Delivered: Personalize Your Holiday Cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Buyer’s favorite: Holiday cards & crafts
paper…to talk about my favorite holiday products when I didn’t even wear a coat to work, but here goes… For crafting, a couple super-easy, but super-impactful items are the Snowflake Trim Double Edge... The post Buyer’s favorite: Holiday cards & crafts appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Bridal shower invites – handy registry cards
paper…My mom wanted a subtle tropical theme and a unique wedding invite that she could design on her own. We browsed the wedding inspiration boards at the Evanston store for ideas, and loved a sample we... The post Bridal shower invites – handy registry cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Washi Tape & Glitter Hearts Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A7 Folded Card A7 Paper Bag Flat Card Blossom, Red & Fuchsia Cover Papers Starlet Adhesive Glitter Sheets A7 Blossom Envelope VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamp Embossing Powder 1″ Heart & 1/2″ Corner Rounder Punches Valentine Washi Tape…
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DIY Valentines — Sweet Without the Sugar! with Guest Blogger Rebecca G. from Not-So-SAHM
Pearl Plotkin…camp of loving Valentine’s Day. And I love that my kids are on that bandwagon too. They love to think of kind (and often elaborate) gestures to show people dear to them how they feel. And that includes each other. Seriously. Now, don’t get me... The post DIY Valentines — Sweet…
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How-to: Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love
Meg Kowieski…Day with our Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love card. Utilize paper from season’s past or follow along with our color recommendations. Either way you slice it, this Valentine is better than a peanut butter and banana sandwich. Materials Needed: • Hunka Hunka How-to PDF • A7 Black Folded Cards…
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Sugar Skulls – A Day of the Dead Tradition
paper…colorful Day of the Dead imagery, particularly sugar skulls! Day of the Dead is celebrated in many cultures throughout the world, but it is best known as a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. The holiday is a time to pray for, remember... The post Sugar Skulls – A Day of the…
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A Mother’s Day Gift Guide From Paper Source
paperMother’s Day, the thoughtful time of year that celebrates the loving, creative woman behind all those favorite dishes, birthday wishes and kissed boo boos. If you’re looking for a way to recognize this influential woman, our Mother’s Day Gift Guide features a collection of our most…
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Crafter’s Night Out: Join us Thursday for Bastille Day
paper…shower, we’re smitten with the sights and sounds of France. And, to top it off, tomorrow is Bastille Day! Get inspired at the Bastille Day Crafter’s Night Out happening tomorrow... The post Crafter’s Night Out: Join us Thursday for Bastille Day appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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A first class Mother’s Day gift – 25% off
paperLooking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Our unique collection of custom stamps are so lovely and so practical. Choose from more than 50 exclusive designs and customize with your mom’s name or home address for a gift that is truly unique. And, guess what? Today through April 22nd many…
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Go Cubs Go! Create your own game day pennants!
Pearl Plotkin…we couldn’t help but put our own crafty spin on the W flag. Download the template to celebrate today! PS-Baseball-Pennants How will you celebrate Game 4? Share with us on social media and at #YestoPS! The post Go Cubs Go! Create your own game day pennants! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source Family Fun Day – May 15
paper…of designers and bookbinders, but the crowd we are both surprised and delighted to hear this from are kids! Our store associates can’t help but smile when they hear these exclamations…from... The post Paper Source Family Fun Day – May 15 appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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2024 ‘Stuck on You’ Card Making Contest by Paper Source
Simone Paton…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 Source…
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Holiday Cards & Tags – inspiring creative workshop TODAY!
paper…Holiday Card Making event, so we added another to the schedule to keep 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…
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Studio City inspiration: Wedding place cards & menus
paper…California. Photograph courtesy of Inktree Photography I worked with TwoYellowShoes to design a custom template since I wanted the grapevines to go with our winery wedding. To complete her... The post Studio City inspiration: Wedding place cards & menus appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Art of Craft: New recipes for DIY cards & crafts
Meg Kowieski…Recipes! The Art of Craft lets you explore new techniques for rubber stamping, embossing and stenciling, along with digital die cutting and letterpress projects, through 46 easy-to-follow recipes.... The post Art of Craft: New recipes for DIY cards & crafts appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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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#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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Show the Love with #MyPSValentine
Paper Source…bouquet of roses, but we’re a little atypical. For us, nothing compares to receiving (or creating!) a handmade card with a thoughtful message. With Valentine’s Day, quickly approaching, we’re combining two of our favorite things: crafting and spreading love! Starting January…
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Birthday Card DIY
Paper Source…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... The post Birthday Card DIY appeared…
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DIY Butterfly Card Making
Paper Source…days in sundresses and flip flops are finally here to stay. That’s right: summer has officially arrived. Capture the essence of the season with a DIY card making project. Print out a butterfly template to use your favorite fine paper, or use our handmade butterflies to customize your cheerful cards.…
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How-To: Paper Rosette Card
paper…card format. This paper rosette project is perfect for heartfelt sentiments, like Mother’s Day! Customize rosettes with your own choice of colors and patterns from our collection of handpicked fine papers to make this classic and chic card truly yours! Materials Needed: Paper Rosette Card…
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Make like a tree and spruce up your holiday cards this season!
Pearl Plotkin…deal on holiday cards that will let you cross everyone off your list! Buy two sets of holiday cards and get the third set 25% off! This year, why not inject a little (or a lot!) of magic into your messages with embellishments... The post Make like a tree and spruce up your holiday cards this season!…
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Creative Card Making: Sunny Greetings
Paper Source…brighten your day? Join us for our card making workshop next Thursday, March 26th. We will make a set of cheery cards and teach you how to stamp, emboss, make paper bows, line envelopes and more! The cards for this class were inspired by some of our... The post Creative Card Making: Sunny…
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Upcoming event: Annual Holiday Demo Days
paper…holiday season exceptional we are hosting two days filled with free holiday demonstrations. Drop by your local Paper Source store on November 12th and November 26th from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (local time) and get inspired! Our Holiday Demo Days are free to the general public and feature everything…
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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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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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DIY Valentines: Part 2
Paper SourceWe love to D.I.Y. valentines – it’s the perfect way to show just how much you care. Here are more how-tos to get your creative juices flowing. (And check out Part 1 here.) Add dimension to your Valentine with heart shaped party picks and gold heart doilies! Stick a Heart Doily on…
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Card Designer Spotlight: The Quilling Card
Simone Paton…greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Start the new year with inspiration from the Quilling Card Co. and celebrate our featured card designer of the month for... The post Card Designer Spotlight: The Quilling Card…
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Luxe Grey Card Making
Rebecca Burick…cards featured in our newest catalog! The new Luxe Grey paper is the perfect shade for creating stunning and sophisticated stationery, and these tips will have you making your own cards in no time! Butterfly Card: Stamp the Butterfly Stamp along the left side of an A2 Luxe... The post Luxe Grey Card…
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Easy holiday card display
paper…Christmas cards or place cards at your holiday table? In just a few short steps you can create pocketed tabs that hold the corners of the items you want to display. 1. Start with paper cut into rectangular shapes where the width is twice the height 2. Follow... The post Easy holiday card display…
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Card Designer Spotlight: ILOOTPAPERIE
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! Alice and Doris launched their business in 2010 when they took daily inspiration, a punny sense of humor,…
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Holiday card making ideas
Meg Kowieski…card making! But with the hustle and bustle of the season, the task can seem daunting. Luckily, with a little imagination I’ve discovered a few ways to embellish cards that are quick and easy. For example, what’s easier than peeling and sticking? Decorative... The post Holiday card…
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Happy Birthday Letterpress Card
Paper Source…Birthday Card Materials: Curry Colored A2 Folded Card Night A2 Envelope Silver Letterpress Ink Tools: Letterpress Machine Recipe Tips & Techniques: Change the placement of the plate and run the same card through the press to achieve a variety of looks! The post Happy Birthday Letterpress Card…
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Monogram Letterpress Card Recipe
Paper Source“G” Monogram Card Materials: Peacock A2 Folded Card Black A2 Flat Card Luxe White A2 Flat Card Black A2 Envelope Silver Letterpress Ink Double-Sided Tape Tools: Letterpress Machine Wedding Letterpress Printing Plates #1 Everyday Letterpress Printing Plates #4 Ruler Soft Grip Knife and…
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Mistletoe Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Paper Bag Folded Card A2 Persimmon Flat Card A2 Clover Envelope VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Mistletoe & Wishing You Merry Christmas Rubber Stamps White & Lettuce Embossing Powders 1/2″ Squeeze Punch Rounded Corner Black and White Baker’s Twine Uniball White Gel Pen…
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Holiday Bike Card Recipe
Paper Source…Folded Card A2 Eco-White Flat Card Persimmon Cover A2 Clover Envelope Harbor, Grass & Scarlet Color Box Inkpads Holiday Bike & Confetti Rubber Stamps Souffle, Uniball Silver Gel & Uniball Black Gel Pens Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool Adhesive notes Recipe Tips Trim Eco-White card to 5…
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Twine Wreath Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Red Folded Card A2 Paper Bag Flat Card A2 Moss Envelope Happy Holidays & Joyful New Year Rubber Stamp White Embossing Powder Natural & Red Jute Cords Foam Squares Glue Dots Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp and emboss message. Create circle shape by looping cord several…
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Pine Branches Card Recipe
Paper Source…Powder Green Embossing Powder Superfine White A2 Folded Card Spruce A2 Envelope Recipe Tips Stamp the center of the card with Peace, Joy, Love stamp in Versamark ink. Coat with gold embossing powder. Fill in the rest of the... The post Pine Branches Card Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Holiday Card Contest Winners
Paper SourceWe had an amazing response to our annual card contests this past h0liday! Customer submissions were posted to Instagram (via #papersourceholidaycontest) between October 15th and December 15th, plus we also ran a holiday card contest for our store employees! We were wowed by everyone’s…
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Workshop: Fall Card Making
Meg Kowieski…rich patterns in mind for our upcoming card making workshop: Colorful Paper Tapestry. Our inspiration for these card designs comes from vibrant textiles and embroidery. We played with punches, stamps and twine to find ways... The post Workshop: Fall Card Making appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Chevron Wreath Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Peacock Folded Card A6 Persimmon Flat Card Peacock Text Paper Peacock Chevron 12 x 12 Paper A6 Persimmon Envelope Versamark WaterMark Inkpad Joy & Cheer New Year Rubber Stamp Queens Gold Embossing Powder 1/4″ Persimmon Ribbon Super Tacky Tape Zot Dots Martha Stewart Score…
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How-To: Easter Greeting Card
Meg Kowieski…greeting card! This project is suitable for little hands to help, and works with varying card colors too. Between this creative fun and our seasonal gifts, we’re hoping your bunny ears are perked and you’re ready to celebrate Spring! Materials... The post How-To: Easter Greeting Card…
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How-to: halloween wreath card
Meg Kowieski…presto-change-o… a spooktacular Halloween card is born! When I find a technique or idea that I love, I use it for all types of occasions throughout the year by making simple changes to the design. This card is super... The post How-to: halloween wreath card appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
