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Win a PS Gift Card – tell us your inspiration!

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Some would say 2011 was the Year of the Rabbit, but from the eyes of a Paper Source fan it seemed to be the Year of the Creature. How often have you looked at an octopus and thought, “He’s so cute!” Or swooned over quirky owls in the wilderness. Or infused holiday cheer with the... The post…
Paper Wedding – February 20 & 21

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This year celebrates the 5 year Anniversary of our signature Bridal Event—Paper Wedding! To give you some background 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…
Tree decorating idea safe for kids & pets

Meg Kowieski

…house, decorating a tree for the holidays is all kinds of fun for little ones, but means constant monitoring for you. Last year Noquet joined our family and now just a year old, she is still all puppy. In decorating our Christmas tree, I wanted to... The post Tree decorating idea safe for kids…
Paper Source Workshop: Halloween Deadcorations

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Who doesn’t love Halloween?… the perfect time of year to throw a spook-tacular party! This year we decided to dedicate an entire workshop to fabulous and festive Halloween Deadcorations. Mark your calendar for our workshop on Saturday, October 10th. We will teach you to make…
The ultimate PS color guide

Meg Kowieski

Our new swatchbooks have arrived and with them our yummy new colors, peacock, persimmon, sunshine and paper bag. We’re all about color here in the Design Department, and there is a certain giddy vibe that comes over us when the new swatchbooks are ready. It’s sort of like the satisfaction of getting…
#MyPSValentine 2017 Recap

Pearl Plotkin

Another year has come and gone of fantastic Valentine's Day cards and crafts submitted by some extremely talented crafters. Our #MyPSValentine sweepstakes generated tons of submissions and we picked four winners and one grand prize winner on Valentine's Day. Take a look at some of our favorite…
Love is in the Air with February Digital Download!

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Romance is in the air with our new exclusive digital wallpaper that will make you feel all rosey inside and blush with excitement! Click the links below to download the new February tech wallpaper inspired by our new leaf collection! Click to Download Desktop|iPhone 6/8/+|iPhone…
A Welcome Sign with Chevron Detail

Meg Kowieski

…a new employee at Paper Source we like to make them feel welcome, and it’s probably no surprise that more often than not, that involves crafting! Check out this welcome sign for our new associate Jenny M.! This chevron and floral masterpiece went right over her desk to brighten up her new...…
Meet the Maker: Ellen Surrey – USPS ‘Thinking of You Week’ Postage Stamp

Simone Paton

In celebration of ‘Thinking of You Week’ we are featuring Ellen Surrey. Her fun, colorful style and creativity brought us this year’s USPS ‘Thinking Of You Week’ stamps. We were incredibly excited to be introduced to her story and postage stamps, a perfect match for our…
Meet The Makers: PS Design Team

Simone Paton

One of our largest design launches each year is our calendar and planner collection. August marks the first month in our Academic Planners and Calendars, so we thought this was the perfect time for you to meet the artists behind the designs: our fantastic and fun Paper Source Design team. Find out…
Behind the Scenes at PS HQ: Female Strong Idea Camp

Rebecca Burick

This July marked our fourth year participating in Female Strong’s IDEA Camp. We had two creative sessions making vision boards, talking about color and sharing our passions! Female Strong ® is a 501c3 non-profit organization and a community of committed individuals that offer hands-on…
How to Celebrate International Women’s Day!

Paper Source

Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th! With 2021 being a historic year for women, Paper Source will be honoring the women who have paved the way for generations to come! All month long celebrate the women that inspire you on a daily basis. See how Paper Source is empowering women…
Thanksgiving Community Board

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At PS HQ we celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun community board. We invited our team to think of what they are thankful for this year and write it on a leaf. The finished product was this colorful fall tree covered in the things our team loves! Everyone loved getting involved and seeing what their…
Creativity Box, DIY Fun at Home!

Paper Source

We want you to craft with us all year round with our newest Creativity Box. Every quarter, we will be offering a subscription with DIY kits for both kids and adults featuring at-home DIY kits curated by our in-house Craft Workshop Team! We will kick off the first curated Spring Creativity Box with…
Dream Big, Be Creative

Paper Source

Each year we begin refreshed and hopeful for a better tomorrow. At Paper Source, we keep that hope alive through self-expression and creativity. This weekend in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential civil rights leader who courageously shared his vision for a better tomorrow, we are…
DIY Butterfly Embellishment

Toy Brown

This year marks our 35th anniversary of inspiring you to Do Something Creative Every Day! In honor of our milestone moment, we’ve recently redesigned PaperSource.com, making it easier for you explore our brand online. Since butterflies are the perfect metaphor for profound change in one’s…
A Cute DIY Basket for Easter

Rebecca Burick

…baskets for everyone in the family, especially if it means a cute theme and lots of goodies to complement it! As we got a head start on this year’s baskets, we thought why don’t we add a personal touch and build a basket – literally. The result... The post A Cute DIY Basket for Easter…
Holiday Event Inspiration

Pearl Plotkin

…has made its way to Chicago which has us feeling all festive (and cold) and excited about the upcoming holidays. It’s the perfect time of year to throw different types of celebrations with friends and family, and Paper Source has everything you need for all your seasonal soirees. Cookie…
Our 10 Favorite Back to School Items!

Pearl Plotkin

…is slowly approaching. Luckily, there’s the exciting activity of finding all of your school supplies and organizational items to start the year off right. We rounded up 10 of our favorites that will surely have... The post Our 10 Favorite Back to School Items! appeared first on Paper Source…
#PSBeeKind: Make Your Commitment to Kindness

Paper Source

We want to start this year off right by committing to a resolution that is sweet and simple. At Paper Source, we want to strive to make little changes to share love and kindness everyday. As a part of our #PSBeeKind Campaign, we believe that simple acts of kindness and a little bit of sweetness...…
Paper Source Thanksgiving Traditions

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…home and being with loved ones is what makes the holidays so special. Traditions, though, are what keep the memories of the holiday season alive year round. We went around the Paper Source HQ in Chicago, and asked our team members what their Thanksgiving traditions were. Read on to... The post Paper…
Scary-Good Halloween Hat DIY

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DIY Moments: Vol. 16 No. 7 Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year – 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…
Make Your Own Snapchat Butterfly Filter

Paper Source

Around this time of year we scramble to find a Halloween costume that’s cute, trendy and just simple. While loving Halloween is easy, trying to find the right costume while not going all out is hard! This DIY is adorable and will make you feel like a snapchat filter Goddess. Follow the instructions…
A DIY Teacher’s Gift with Guest Blogger Rebecca G. from Not-So-SAHM

Meg Kowieski

It’s that time of the year again! School is coming to a close and that means it’s time to thank the incredible people who do so much beyond the basics of teaching our children. There are a myriad of people at our kids’ school who have dedicated themselves to helping our children…
Cookie Decorating Party with Guest Blogger Rachel Regal of Just Peachy Blog

Pearl Plotkin

…time. Usually my aunt Sherry is the sugar cookie queen, but since she lives in Michigan and I so far away from there, I had to take the reigns this year and find my own little recipe. And... The post Cookie Decorating Party with Guest Blogger Rachel Regal of Just Peachy Blog appeared first on Paper…
Behind the Scenes: Designing Paper Source Wrap

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…we have a wide range of wraps that are designed by our team in Chicago. Although the end result looks effortlessly beautiful, the design process is a lot of work that starts almost a year in advance!... The post Behind the Scenes: Designing Paper Source Wrap appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Paper Source How-To: Father’s Day Card

Meg Kowieski

If you’re looking to make a card for dad this year (Father’s Day is June 15!), we think you’ll love this one! Download the instructions and get to crafting for the world’s best dad! MATERIALS How-To PDF Gravel A2 Folded Card Royal Blue A2 Envelope Royal Blue Cover Weight…
Workshop: Mini Succulent Garden

Meg Kowieski

…you how she found the inspiration for our newest workshop, Mini Succulent Garden, happening Saturday, May 10. Time for me to confess: in a year’s span, I have lovingly built and slowly killed two terrariums. I’d like to blame... The post Workshop: Mini Succulent Garden appeared first…
Cascarones: An Easter Celebration

Meg Kowieski

…Whether it’s making one of our Easter kits, or finding the perfect little gift to welcome spring, we’re gearing up for a fun experience. This year we’re thrilled to bring confetti eggs to everyone, and we’re excited to... The post Cascarones: An Easter Celebration appeared first on Paper Source…
Holiday Crafting Contest – Enter Now!

Meg Kowieski

Last month we kicked off our Holiday Crafting Contest (which goes through December 31), and we can’t wait to see what you do! This year we’re giving out first, second and third place prizes in THREE categories! Wow us with your creative use of Paper Source products in Food Gifting, Gift…
A Mother’s Day Gift Guide From Paper Source

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Mother’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…
Holiday Series: A Few of Rick’s Favorite Things

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Our Favorite Things series continues with a taste-maker from our store operations team. Many of you were introduced to Rick last year when we featured this Winter Wonderland Holiday Card creation. Rick has returned to share his holiday gift and craft recommendations with our readers. Rick Paper…
Paper Source Holiday Demo Day

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It’s that special time of year again! To celebrate, we’re hosting one of our FREE Holiday Demo Days this Saturday, November 10th from 11:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Stop by your local store for ideas on gifting little treats, food and other goodies; the wonder of zip dry adhesive paired with the…
A Spoooktacular Celebration at Paper Source

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As one would imagine, Halloween at Paper Source is quite the treat. Whooo could forget last year’s owl costumes? Or the life-sized monkey puppet that inspired our hilarious store window concept? In case you did, our teams returned with even more Halloween creativity. So, from the sweetest…
Turning one is twice the fun!

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…like only yesterday we celebrated Lauren’s pregnancy with a Twice as Nice twins baby shower. And already her little darlings have turned one year old. While hundreds of miles and busy schedules keep us from seeing our former colleague, she remembered her Paper Source roots when creating this…
A Paper Source Wedding: Susan’s Night & White Destination Wedding

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Last year one of our colleagues had a destination wedding and, like many of us, Susan wanted to incorporate Paper Source elements into her wedding ceremony and reception. Since many of our readers are also considering a destination wedding, we had Susan tell us how she prepared for this perfectly…
How to say…Will you be my bridesmaid?

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…really looking forward to was asking a few dear friends to be my bridesmaids. I wanted to do this in a way that would make the girls feel special and would help them look forward to a year of wedding fun!... The post How to say…Will you be my bridesmaid? appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Handmade holiday cards

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…who submitted fantastic and original holiday card concepts, voting is going to be difficult. While we wait for votes to trickle in from our teams, we wanted to put the spotlight on a few of last year’s submissions. We hope... The post Handmade holiday cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Draft-worthy first birthday party invitations

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This little fella, who I often refer to as my nephew (admittedly not blood relation though), turns one year old today. Happy Birthday Grayson! Grayson’s mom is my oldest and dearest friend (next to my sister), so I was happy to help her create a birthday party invitation to fit his celebration…
Paper Source in the Holiday Press!

Meg Kowieski

This year Paper Source received great response to our products and thought we’d share with you what our friends in the media think is hot (a little hint, it’s the same things you all love too!). Better Homes and Gardens loves Paper Source and we certainly appreciate their support! In the December…
Thanksgiving place card ideas

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Thanksgiving is fun for SO many reasons. In my family, everybody works together to prepare the meal, each person with a specific task (the same task each year so we’re experts). I am in charge of the green bean casserole and place cards. I take each of these tasks VERY seriously, and I have a... The…
Get into the spirit at our Free Holiday Open House – Join us tomorrow!

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…Mrs. Claus. We get to pull back the curtain on the toy room at Paper Source, showing off what our proverbial “elves’” have been busy creating! This year is particularly exciting. Along with all the great gifts and kits in our stores this season, we also have... The post Get into the spirit at our…
Holiday card making recipes – Get ’em while they’re hot!

Meg Kowieski

We 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…
Handmade Gifts (with PS crafting tips)

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The holidays are quickly approaching, and it’s my favorite time of year to be more creative with my handmade gifts… let’s face it, handmade gifts are just the best! Being an avid bookbinder and box maker, I get dreamy eyed thinking about how I will invent something fun using our bookbinding kits.…
Let the holiday card making begin!

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…much as I hate to admit it, it is already October and whether I have my Halloween accents done or not, the holidays are just around the corner! Each year we like to do a kick-off Holiday Card Making Event that begins the season of stamping, stickling, heat embossing, and layering (both papers and...…
Perfecting kids crafts by learning from the experts

Meg Kowieski

What’s more fun then an energetic group of kids (girls ages 4-10 and one brave 8 year old boy) and a bunch of cool papers, shape cards, glitter glue, ribbon and shiny gems? On a rainy Saturday morning, nothing! In order to learn more about what kids love to work with when crafting, we hosted... The…
Happy Birthday, PS Blog!

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…party” winner! Put on your party hats – our blog is celebrating its 1st birthday and you could win a $100 Paper Source gift card! One full year of creative inspiration, how-to projects, store events, and more. We’re thrilled with the... The post Happy Birthday, PS Blog! appeared first on Paper…
How-to: colorful birthday banner

Meg Kowieski

…headquarters, here in Chicago, the winters are long and a bit bleak. So, a little color is always welcome. For one of the first birthdays of the year we created a colorful banner – Estela was so surprised to get her very own rainbow birthday banner! This was created by simply printing... The…