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Paper Wedding – February 20 & 21
paper…on the events’ inception we have to reflect upon the notion that “Good things come in small packages.” Indeed, it was our wonderful little store in Kansas City that provided the testing grounds for our first ever... The post Paper Wedding – February 20 & 21 appeared…
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Where Women Create featuring Paper Source CEO
paper…‘grow up’. Laugh. Never give up.” – Sally Pofcher These wise words of advice from our CEO, Sally Pofcher, are captured in a wonderful behind-the-scenes article about her role at Paper Source. Check out the 10-page spread in the spring 2010 issue of Where Women Create! —…
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Making handmade books
paperThis blog post has provided me with an opportunity to talk about two things I love: Our wonderful bindery department (yep, heard me right!) and the joy of learning to make handmade books. When I first came to Paper Source 7 1/2 years ago, our founder, Sue Lindstrom wanted to create our very own…
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How-to: sweet treat keepsake
Meg Kowieski…lunch or tea. With scallop icing trim and chocolate curls, they are lovely to decorate a place setting or stack them on a cake platter for a centerpiece. Also wonderful as bridal shower favors or decorations. Use our PDF... The post How-to: sweet treat keepsake appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How to tie a bow
Meg KowieskiLearning how to tie a bow is easy with a little practice, and is a wonderful skill to have for gift wrapping, card making, and more. We love our double-faced satin ribbon for tying a bow – it’s silky and flexible, and always looks amazing…but you can use almost any ribbon type with…
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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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How-to: adorable turkey placecards
paperWe have a wonderful customer here in Dedham who loves to create her own special holiday cards and decorations. She visited us recently on our Grand Opening Day in search of a Thanksgiving placecard idea, perhaps a twist on our classic Turkey Placecard Kit. Along with my fellow associate, Calla, I…
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Charleston Wedding: Part 1
paper…friend, Sarah, who moved away long ago when we were in elementary school. What an amazing surprise to find that over the years Sarah has become a wonderfully talented crafter and has fallen in love with Paper Source. In April of this year Sarah got... The post Charleston Wedding: Part 1 appeared…
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Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table
paper…addition to a fun opportunity for you to spend an evening with friends exploring creative hostess gift giving and learning to make beautiful accents for your holiday tables, this a wonderful way for you... The post Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: halloween mummy party favors
Meg KowieskiI’m always challenging myself to find new ways to customize our favor boxes – they’re wonderful for so many occasions. Experimenting with our pillow favor box, I discovered that our ivory linen bookcloth worked perfectly for creating a Halloween mummy party favor. I love the color…
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How-to: ribbon embellished wedding invitations
paperI just love the “aha!” moments when I make a discovery that saves time or turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. I had one of those wonderful moments when putting together my sister’s wedding invitations. My sister loved the richness of our satin ribbon, but the idea of tying a bow didn’t appeal…
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Inspired by India
Meg KowieskiEach year, the PS Design team works together to create a new paper collection. This has become one of the projects we most look forward to– a wonderful mix of inspiration, creativity and collaboration (and long, long hours, thoughtful conversations and many, many revisions…the list goes on!). After…
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Now open: Paper Source Palo Alto!
paper…preparation, last weekend we welcomed the 30th store to the Paper Source family, located at the Town & Country Center in sunny Palo Alto, CA. A wonderful addition to our Bay-Area gang, the Palo Alto store is warm, inviting, and choc-full of charm. We have a fabulous team, led... The post Now…
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Card Designer Spotlight x Yeppie Paper
Simone Paton…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 world. Taking the... The post Card Designer Spotlight x Yeppie Paper appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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One of a kind giving with fine papers
Rebecca Burick…handmade. Which is just one reason we love wrapping our holiday gifts with decorative fine papers. These papers come from artisans around the world. Each unique sheet is made by hand using sustainable materials. They come in... The post One of a kind giving with fine papers appeared first on…
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What We Are Listening To: Poured Over
Rebecca Burick…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 post What We Are Listening To: Poured Over appeared first on…
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Meet the Maker: Draper James, Founded by Reese Witherspoon
Paper SourceReese Witherspoon founded Draper James as a way to invite you into her world, where she infuses southern style, parties and traditions she loves with contemporary flair and charm. The newest Draper James collection is filled with blooming magnolia flowers and the classic Draper James…
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The Art of Living, Giving, Celebrating, and Creating
Paper Source…like living in the present is a thing of past. But there’s an easy way to come back down to earth: crafting. While colored pens and stationary may not save the world, they do help us cherish all... The post The Art of Living, Giving, Celebrating, and Creating appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source x Paperless Post!
Pearl Plotkin…print partner for all of the printed materials coming from paperlesspost.com. We’re thrilled to be working with a superstar in the digital invitation world, and we are so excited to offer our customers hundreds of... The post Paper Source x Paperless Post! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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DIY Keepsake Box for Mother’s Day
Pearl PlotkinEach year we look for meaningful ways to thank our moms for bringing us into this world. One of the most special ways to show gratitude is with a thoughtful, handmade gift. This year, our in-house crafting expert, Rebecca, created a memory box for her mom to thank her. Memory boxes make a lovely…
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Passage From India
Meg KowieskiPaper Source began with one mission: to showcase gorgeous papers from around the world. As time has gone on, though, that mission has expanded, and we’ve grown our product offerings and presence in your communities. Now, we aim to inspire others to Do Something Creative Every Day in any way…
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Meet the Maker Series: Amanda from Mojo Spa
Meg KowieskiWant something truly unique and special for Mom this year? Enter the magical Mojo world, where you’re surrounded by cupcake soaps and lotions to pamper the most resilient to the most sensitive skin. Mom will appreciate the natural, dual-purpose products and you’ll enjoy the brownie…
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Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers
Meg Kowieski…in big packages. Give these ‘small somethings’ in stockings or on their own…they’re sure to make a big impression! Fun & Silly Sock Monkey: A new twist on the classic toy! Stretch, shape, pull and tie! World’s... The post Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Sugar Skulls – A Day of the Dead Tradition
paper…completely smitten with the 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…
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Holiday Crafting Contest!
paperWe pride ourselves on having some of the most creative customers in the entire world. And we know you guys really love to outdo yourselves around the holidays! That’s why we are pleased as an elf to present the Paper Source Holiday Crafting Contest! As long as you’re already creating…
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Artist inspiration: Helen Musselwhite
paperIn my world, a rainy Saturday = project time (and probably a good classic movie). While looking for a little inspiration on a gray day, I stumbled across the work of paper artist, Helen Musselwhite. I never grow tired of looking at paper cutting, with all of its lovely, lacy intricacies and layers.…
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A calendar to use, reuse and share!
Meg Kowieski…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 package! The... The post A calendar to use, reuse and share! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: halloween wreath card
Meg KowieskiIn my world, wreaths aren’t just for Christmas. By using a black and orange color palette, 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.…
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Using fine paper in everyday ways
paperOne of the things that is so stunning about Paper Source is all of the gorgeous fine papers from around the world. I walk in the store and pause to just say “ahh” at the beautiful ladders full of papers. Like many customers, however, I haven’t always been sure what to do with them…
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How to Throw a Galentine’s Day Brunch with Guest Blogger Love Always, Audrey
Pearl Plotkin…just the best. While I’ll celebrate love any day of the year, I think taking one day (or one month in my case) to spoil your loved ones is so, so great. Plus, my favorite color is pink, sooo… Who all watches Parks & Rec... The post How to Throw a Galentine’s Day Brunch with Guest Blogger…
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How-to: decorative wedding favor box
Meg Kowieski…square is quickly becoming one of our favorites to embellish. With just a few folds and double stick tape they are ready to fill with little cookies, tiny treasures, or four exquisite truffles. Here’s a great... The post How-to: decorative wedding favor box appeared first on Paper Source Blog.