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How to bake a paper wedding cake
paperHere at the Charlotte store we were so inspired by this year’s Paper Wedding and the pictures of cakes featured on our sample invitation wall, we decided to put our culinary talents to the test and create a paper wedding cake! The best part — going shopping and finding all the…
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Introducing the 2010 Paper Source Wedding Invitation Collection!
Meg Kowieski…– now available in Paper Source stores and on our website. What labor and love the teams here at PS put into the design and execution of this year’s wedding invitations. Planning our collection was not unlike planning an actual (BIG) wedding, just... The post Introducing the 2010 Paper Source…
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How-to: origami paper wreath
Meg KowieskiHere is a fun way to make use of leftover paper, gift wrap scraps or this year’s old calendar pages, while also getting into the holiday spirit – make an origami paper wreath! With just a few folds it’s really simple and fun. Surprisingly sturdy, these wreath decorations are lovely…
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How-to: monogram gift tags
Meg Kowieski…a gift. These monogram gift tags can be made from any kind of paper, whether solid color paper, decorative paper, even an old postcard or last year’s holiday cards! We’ve shown gift tags where the letter is added to... The post How-to: monogram gift tags appeared first on Paper Source…
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Christmas tree at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Meg KowieskiThis year Paper Source was lucky enough to be asked to decorate a holiday tree for the Chicago Botanic Garden Wonderland Express exhibit. What a great way to kick off the holiday season! The whole experience was a thrill – we entered the gardens through a secret gate in the dark of night.…
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My first homemade holiday cards
paperThis year I challenged myself to make my own holiday cards – my first attempt…ever. I’ll admit, it takes a lot of time, but I’m so happy with the finished product and I know the recipients will be too. My holiday card design was inspired to by things: 1. Annie’s blog…
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Thankful for YOU!
paperTo the Paper Source team – our employees and customers: It has been a year of big economic challenges, which have required all of us to use extra ingenuity to make ends meet. As a company, we have done some tough belt tightening to ensure that we would stay healthy and be able to grow.... The…
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This weekend: free Holiday Open House at Paper Source!
paper…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 favorite…
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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.
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Rubber stamping my way through my wedding!
paperDuring the planning stages of my wedding about a year ago I was looking for a way to carry a theme through elements like my wedding invitations, wedding envelopes, menu cards, etc. And although I am surrounded by inspiring design ideas and expert crafters every day at work, I am NOT a crafty person…
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A flirty and fabulous bachelorette party!
paper…more than planning a good party. Coupled with my love of paper… well, you can imagine the trouble I get in working at Paper Source. This year one of my dearest friends announced that she was getting married, so naturally I planned the perfect bachelorette party (which doubled as a lingerie...…
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Hello May, Hello Sunshine!
Paper SourceNew! Free digital downloads for dressing your favorite tech accessories are here. Our exclusive Paper Source design for May will let the sunshine follow you always. Hello Sunshine! We are all looking for a little bright spot in our daily lives and this new wallpaper is full of vibrant rays…
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Sign Up For February Workshops
Paper SourceCome into our stores this February for some crafting fun! We offer a variety of workshops for you to learn new skills and make new friends. From romantic Valentine’s cards to beautiful earing you can find something you are sure to enjoy. Read below for an overview of each class and visit us online…
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The Personalized Bar Cart Giveaway!
Paper SourceEnter to win you own set of new, custom barware during the month of June! The Details We are celebrating the new arrival of custom skewers, coasters and drink stirrers at Paper Source. These acrylic pieces come in a variety of colors to match your style. One winner will be chosen weekly…
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Behind the Design: From Concept to Complete
Toy BrownSince our new 2019 planners just launched last week, we thought it would be fun to get a behind the scenes look at how these new designs were brought to life. We chatted with our in-house designers to see what their workspaces are like, how the design process begins, and what possible designs we…
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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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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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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: 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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Meet the Maker: Jeremiah Brent x Paper Source Collaboration
Simone Paton…an interior designer to create a desk capsule collection for 2024. Jeremiah Brent is an interior designer, tv personality, and author based out of New York City. He has a rare understanding of the ineffable qualities that keep us truly connected... The post Meet the Maker: Jeremiah Brent x Paper…
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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.
