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This weekend: free Holiday Open House at Paper Source!
paperWe are so excited about our Annual Holiday Open House this Saturday and Sunday at all Paper Source locations. In addition to our holiday demonstrations, this year we’re giving you an opportunity to do “make & take” projects so you get hands-on experience learning some of our…
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Pineapple Invite Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A7 Clover Flat Card A7 Curry Envelope Paper Bag Text Paper Clover Cover Paper Curry Oval Sticker Labels Scallops Rubber Stamp Lime Pastel ColorBox Chalk Inkpad 2 1/4″ Circle Punch Recipe Tips Print and trim Paper Bag invite layer to 6 3/4″ w x 4 3/4″ h. Adhere to Clover…
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Insider Picks: Spring 2019
Paper Source…inside scoop on the fresh, arrivals of gifts and more. Learn more about what the Paper Source buying team is currently loving and why they were so excited to add it to our collection. Who in the Room? “I love hosting game night... The post…
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An Invite to Chicago Brides…
paper…to visit us at Martha Stewart’s Wedding Party on Sunday, March 10! Be inspired by our 2013 Wedding Invitation Collection, unique DIY details, and so much more. For event details, click the photo below. We can’t wait to see you there! The post An Invite to Chicago Brides… appeared first…
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What We Are Falling For: Autumn Personalities
Simone PatonFall is more than a season, it is a feeling that takes over all your senses. For some of us, it’s the cool crisp breeze, crunching leaves beneath your feet, the smell of pumpkin spice in the air, the cozy & cute blankets to keep warm, and the taste of hot caramel apple cider. For... The…
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10 Ways to Celebrate National Handwriting Day
Paper Source…it’s time to go back to the age-old practice of writing things down instead of just typing them into our phones and computers. Nothing beats the feeling you get when you read a personal hand-written note. Here is how we are celebrating. National... The post 10 Ways to Celebrate National Handwriting…
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Add A Little Markle Sparkle To Handwritten Letters and Invites
Toy Brown…Month, we’re putting the spotlight on the beauty of a handwritten letter. When you take the time to craft a handwritten letter, the recipient feels special and loved, something that royal bride-to-be Meghan Markle agrees with. As you might have read in a recent People magazine article, Markle…
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Holiday Event Inspiration
Pearl PlotkinSeason’s greetings! The first snowfall 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…
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Our 10 Favorite Back to School Items!
Pearl PlotkinAugust is always a bittersweet month. The warm days are still here, but that feeling of going back to school 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…
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How It’s Made: Lagoon Paper
Meg Kowieski…our long time partner, French Paper Co., a sixth generation, family owned paper mill, to create a limited edition color. Infused with a breezy feeling of summer, our limited edition color, Lagoon, went through a rigorous process to achieve the perfect hue. We want to share a little insight into...…
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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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How-to: Father’s Day Nifty Necktie Notes
Meg Kowieski…Father’s Day. Our A2 note cards don a dapper do for this Father’s Day card. It’s the perfect way to put a smile on his face! Feeling extra crafty? Try creating yours from a box mailer. Materials Needed: Father’s Day Nifty Necktie How-to PDF Fill-in Notes Printable PDF A2...…
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Fresh from the field, our lucky new color!
paperWe’re feeling lucky because our new shade of Clover arrived just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Now you can create fun stationery or festive decor with our newest green in solid papers and envelopes. This happy green answers a frequent customer request for something vibrant and true. Mix…
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Decorating kraft ornaments & stars
paperLooking for a glam decorating idea for the holidays, but have a fear of glitter or aren’t feeling especially crafty? Try this easy craft project from our team at the Paper Source Reston store! They added tons of elegance to kraft ornaments with a clever combination of stamp pads. It takes just…
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A baby shower for one of our own
paperWe talk a lot about color around here, but it really can be inspirational. A room painted in yellow can leave you feeling sunny and pair of great pink shoes can make you smile. The same is true for inspiring memorable details for any event. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting a baby shower...…
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Halloween Hosting Tips to Let the Ghoul Times Roll
Simone PatonSo you’ve decided to Host a Halloween Party! Here are some seriously spooky great tips on how to get prepared to Let The Ghoul Times Roll for the most frighteningly fun party this season! Look into our crystal ball and find it all… Make or Buy Spooky Decor that’s to die for. Incorporate…
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Meet The Makers: PS Design Team
Simone Paton…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 about…
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Summer Party Planning with Floral Cocktails
Simone PatonIt’s July! 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…
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DIY Wedding Invitations designed by “The Midwest Husbands”
Simone PatonOur Paper Bar is for sparking imagination and providing a palette for you to bring your paper projects to life. We are so inspired to see what customers envision and create with it! This month we are featuring David and Edward, fondly titled, ‘The Midwest Husbands’, who wowed us with their finished…
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We’re Making All the Things… with Paper
Rebecca BurickMarch is National Craft Month and we are here for it. It’s hard to decide where to focus our monthlong craft exploration, so we are starting where we began as a brand: with paper. Paper Source was born after our founder attended a paper conference in Japan and fell in love with the beautiful,…
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New March Digital Download
Roxy Schmid…and metallic diagonal stripes that are perfect for brightening your day! This fun design is featured in a stone wrapping paper roll and is so versatile for any occasion. These colorful stripes are available to download as a background for all of your tech devices!... The post New March…
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NEW DECEMBER DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Roxy Schmid‘Tis the season to hang the stockings, decorate the trees and wrap all of the gifts. There’s so much excitement in the air, we can hardly contain ourselves! Our new December exclusive wallpaper is designed to bring sparkle and joy to your holidays and also to your favorite device!…
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Peppermint Junior Mint Cookies
Paper Source…Childs and let the baking festivities begin! This holiday season, give the gift of a warm batch of homemade cookies. These festive, flavorful and oh so delicious Peppermint Junior Mint Cookies make the perfect holiday treat. What you will need… 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsps. baking soda ¾...…
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Celebrate International Women’s Day
Paper SourceInternational Women’s Day is March 8th! At Paper Source we are so excited to spend a day celebrating the women that inspire us. We are honoring the women that led the way before us and the ones that empower us daily. Check out down below to see how we’re celebrating and stop into your…
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The Biggest Crafting Trends for 2020
Paper Source…which means it is time to get out your markers 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…
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December Digital Download in Holiday Plaid!
Paper Source…accessories are here. Our December tech wallpaper will instantly put you in the holiday spirit! Make it a happy holiday with a festive red tartan so you can bring your holiday decor with you on the go! This plaid features signature Paper Source colors from our... The post December Digital…
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Chippy’s Top Ten Thanksgiving Party Essentials
Paper Source…Stock up on all these goodies to go full feast mode. Feast Mode Apron Cook an outstanding meal while looking the part. This adorable apron keeps you mess free so you can whip up the perfect... The post Chippy’s Top Ten Thanksgiving Party Essentials appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Behind the Design: From Concept to Creation
Paper Source…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 design magic every day.... The post Behind the Design: From Concept to Creation appeared first on…
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Three Ways to Use Easter Craft Kits
Paper SourceSpring is here and we are looking for any excuse 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…
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How to Display Holiday Cards
Paper Source…own holiday cards and now it’s time to sit back and relax. You know how much thought and work goes into getting those holiday cards out the door. So when the cards from friends and family come flooding into your mailbox, show them off with a fun and festive... The post How to Display Holiday Cards…
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Celebrating 35 Years of Creativity
Tran Ma…canvas for capturing life’s moments and each moment we create becomes part of our story. We preserve life’s moments to pass them on so we can celebrate each moment for years to come. Paper Source has been here to help a community live, give, celebrate and create... The post Celebrating…
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My Planner, My Plan Series: Jen Gotch of Ban.do
Paper Source…local artists, but it all started with a plan from Founder and Chief Creative Officer Jen Gotch. As a self-proclaimed non-planner, Jen understands the importance of planning and staying on track so she... The post My Planner, My Plan Series: Jen Gotch of Ban.do appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Women We Love: #PSCelebratesWomen
Toy Brown…excited and not just because spring is in the air. In case you don’t know, March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day, so we thought it was the perfect time to kick off our “Women We Love” initiative. Our CEO Winnie Park said it best, “As a company... The post Women We…
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Elevate Your Egg Decorating
Rebecca Burick…always looking for new ways to make the tradition of decorating Easter eggs new, exciting and not to mention, cute! This year is no different, so we’ve rounded up 6 ways to elevate your egg decorating this Easter with a crafty twist! Gilding Flakes Use gilding flakes to foil your eggs…
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Create Your Ever After with the 2018 Paper Source Wedding Collection!
Pearl PlotkinWe are so excited to start 2018 off with the launch of our new Paper Source wedding collection! This year, our overall theme and direction for our design aesthetic was “Timeless with a Twist.” The idea was getting back to the tradition of Paper Source with elevated fine printing,…
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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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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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Lined, Sealed, Delivered: Personalize Your Holiday Cards
Pearl Plotkin…Halloween has come and gone, the winter holidays will be approaching. We don’t 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,…
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An Endless Summer Party with Guest Blogger Love Always, Audrey
Pearl Plotkin…we wanted to give our friend, Love Always, Audrey a first look at our endless summer collection for her rooftop dinner party with friends. We were so excited to see how she used our products to create a stunning al fresco scene, and how she decorated her... The post An Endless Summer Party with…
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Creative Ways to Address Wedding Invitations
Paper Source…list, and now it’s time to address your envelopes and send them out. The envelope is the first point of contact between your guests and your wedding, so make them memorable with unique lettering techniques. There are numerous ways to achieve envelope addressing nirvana and have... The post Creative…
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Creative Journaling 101
Paper SourceAt Paper Source, we love being organized almost as much as we love crafting, so when we heard about creative journaling, we were immediately on board! It can be intimidating, especially when you see how much detail goes into creating some of these journals, but not to worry, we’re here to give…
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5 Ways to Celebrate National Letter Writing Month
Paper Source…Month! We’re all about sending snail mail and taking the time to write thoughtful notes (on beautiful stationery). In a world where technology is so prominent, it’s important to remember how meaningful a letter can be – even if it’s a letter to yourself!... The post 5 Ways to…
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Our 2017 Wedding Collection is Here!
Paper SourceOur Paper Source team is so excited to be unveiling our 2017 Wedding Collection! This year, we did things a little differently for our collection than we have in past years. Along with releasing our collection earlier than ever before, we also took a different approach to the design process that…
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: For Her
Paper Source…every year, we build it up to be a day of anxiety. This year, we’ve created the ultimate gift guide for that special someone in your life, so you can focus on celebrating and strengthening your relationship, instead of worrying over a gift! The #GirlBoss There is nothing... The post…
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Paper Source Thanksgiving Traditions
Paper SourceGoing to a place we call 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.…
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2016 Arctic Election Update
Paper Source…to see where they currently stand this election. Swimming though the frozen waters of the north, we first bumped into Walrus’ best friend and number one supporter, Seal. “Wow! This election is so close! I haven’t seen... The post 2016 Arctic Election Update appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Quick Kentucky Derby Fascinator DIY
Meg KowieskiWe’re off to the races in just a couple of days and if you’re like us, you’ve been so focused on the promises of Mint Juleps that you completely forgot about one key fashion item for the Derby: your fascinator! The crafter in us found a solution with 2 quick Kentucky Derby…
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Mother’s Day Road Map
Paper Source…extra special by celebrating your Mom in a way that celebrates who she is and all that she does. Each mom is different and special in their own way, so we’ve come up with a Mother’s Day Road Map to help you give your mom the personalized day she truly deserves!... The post Mother’s Day Road…
