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DIY Paper Dolls for Women’s History Month
Paper Source…This month is all about empowering women. Here at Paper Source, we are using our Paper Doll Template to honor the women who have contributed to events in history and contemporary society. To show our appreciation, we’ve designed an easy-to-follow DIY Paper Doll project... The post DIY Paper Dolls…
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Sign Up For February Workshops
Paper Source…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 to... The post Sign Up For February Workshops appeared…
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Thinking of You Week with Winnie
Paper SourceIf you’re wondering how to show your appreciation to the people in your life, Thinking of You Week is September 23rd– 28th. It’s an international event that encourages people to send hand-written greeting cards or notes to special people in your life. Winnie Park, Paper Source CEO,…
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Throw A Festive Cinco De Mayo Celebration!
Paper Source…Cinco De Mayo and marking it our official moment to kick off the summer! Here are our must-haves for the ultimate fiesta. We teamed up with local stylist, Elise of @chicfromchicago to help us bring our dream to life and inspire you all to “rock out with your guac... The post Throw A…
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Paper Source Wedding Open House
Paper Source…invited to the Paper Source Wedding Open House Sunday, March 31st and each weekend at your local store. What to Expect Starting April 6th, stores nationwide will host Open House events every Saturday from 12:00- 4:00pm, allowing couples in any stage of the planning process to drop-in to one…
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Easy DIY Paper Marbling
Paper Source…elegant, and luxe — but aren’t quite ready to refinish your kitchen counters, consider starting with paper. An achievable DIY project, marbling paper is a fun, easy way to celebrate this trending pattern. Follow this guide to craft festive paper to match any season or... The post Easy DIY Paper…
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Easy Gift Wrapping Guide
Paper Source…gifts come in beautifully wrapped packages! After all, if the giver has taken the time and care to wrap to perfection, what’s inside is bound to delight. This holiday season, take a few extra moments to wrap your gifts... The post Easy Gift Wrapping Guide appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Elevate Your Egg Decorating
Rebecca Burick…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 for a luxe...…
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DIY Moment Vol. 17 No. 5: Inspiration Board
Pearl Plotkin…the school season, it’s important to keep your dreams, aspirations and goals top of mind. A great way to do this is by creating this fun and easy DIY inspiration board! Pin up mantras, to-do’s, favorite quotes, inspirations and other tid bits to keep you motivated, moving forward and…
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One Calendar, Twelve Masterpeices
Paper Source…year, you scour our stores looking for the most beautiful calendar to organize your life with. Once you find the perfect one, you can’t wait to hang it on your wall to marvel at all year long. Sadly, you only get to look at each picture for one... The post One Calendar, Twelve Masterpeices…
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Personalize Any Desk–No Matter Your Style with Guest Blogger Love Always, Audrey
Meg Kowieski…and this year, we’re asking you to show us your deskie. Share your workspace with us by August 31st, and you could win a $500 gift card to Paper Source! With the help of Audrey of Love Always, Audrey we’ve curated 3 fun desks to inspire you to enhance... The post Personalize Any Desk–No…
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Emojis Speak Louder Than Words
Paper SourceEmojis are a fun way to text, but we love the idea of using Emoji Stickers as a way to communicate messages in everyday life. Here are some of our favorite ideas on how to use these sassy icons. Use them to mark your planner for an upcoming summer getaway…. Or create a personalized message...…
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Fresh Ideas: Easter Egg Decorating
Paper SourceReady to decorate some Easter eggs? If you’re looking for unique ways to style your shells this Easter, here are some options we’re in love with. Monogram it! We love the idea of personalizing eggs, either as a way to sign your creation, or as a special way to Easter egg hunt…
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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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Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Décor
Paper Source…time to add some lovely touches to your home décor; here are some of our favorite picks that are great enough to display year-round. (Psst! They’re all brand new!) Awesome color. This colorblock You Are So Awesome Tea Towel is bright and fun, and features gold lettering that pops. Give to a…
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Weekend Wants: Gobble it Up
Paper Source…some of our favorite turkey items to help you celebrate the day. You won’t believe it’s not turkey. This funny addition (it’s an Inflatable Turkey!) is so convincing you’ll have to make sure your guests don’t try to dig in. Don’t worry about cooking your turkey to…
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Weekend Wants: Quick Halloween Party Decorations
Meg Kowieski…might have noticed we love a fun Halloween party. Here are three quick ways to add decoration to your next scary fete! Festive Paper Rosettes. These Halloween Rosettes are easy to put together and will add a layer of dimension to any space. Hang from the ceiling over your buffet or create a space...…
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It’s a Monster Mash Bash!
Meg Kowieski…we’re ready to party! Throw your little ghouls and goblins a Monster Mash Bash with these easy tricks and treats. Monstrous Invitations Use our fun stickers and stamps to add creepy details to your party invitations. Wrap your note with playful washi tape or monster-themed paper tape to finish your…
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Spotlight: Kitchen Textiles
Meg Kowieski…the kitchen divas out there. Choose patterns from feathers to foxes to flowers and go cute or quirky with Paper Source exclusive designs. Matching textile sets (sold separately) make a great gift for someone who needs to add some fun to their kitchen; and a tea towel... The post Spotlight: Kitchen…
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Mail Art Contest Winner
paperIn June, we were thrilled to invite our customers to honor the art of letter writing through our first-ever Mail Art Contest. Participants were encouraged to create an original piece of correspondence using note cards, envelopes, box mailers and embellishments. After admiring several innovative…
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Upcoming Workshop: Letterpress Stationery
paper…workshop has it all! We’ll teach you how to create letterpress stationery using the Evolution Letterpress Platform from Lifestyle Crafts, showing you how to brayer and ink-up your plates and teaching you how to use the embossing folders to create lovely blind-embossed touches. Showcasing…
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Holiday Series: A Few of Kristen’s Favorite Things
paperIt’s safe to say that we get as excited about new products as much as our customers do– especially around the holidays! In this special holiday series, we talked to some of our noted taste-makers to find out about their favorite holiday gifts and crafts. From seasonal crafts to holiday…
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New Personalized Napkins and Placemats
paperWhen it comes to your most special events, a little bit of decorative cohesion goes a long way, which is why Paper Source is pleased to unveil the newest addition to our personalized collection. Our personalized napkins and placemats not only allow you to customize your table decor with monograms,…
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Totally nautical gift wrap
paper…addition to an assortment of nautical gifts, we were totally inspired by this gift wrap theme. It is a wonderful way to celebrate birthdays and summer events. Or, christen a maiden voyage with a wonderful wrapped package – your sailor is sure to appreciate. The two looks are easy to execute.…
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Decking the halls and the tree
paperFrom road trips to nurseries to unpacking boxes labeled HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, it seems everyone is ready to deck the halls. And, in many cases, the holiday tree is one of the highest priorities. (Runner up to outdoor lights, for those who brave the conditions for sparkling eaves.) Personally, my…
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Draft-worthy first birthday party invitations
paper…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 –…
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Behind the design: Lekker Haas paper cuts
paper…because it shows us exactly how we are inspiring people to Do Something Creative Every Day. Plus, isn’t it safe to say a heartwarming story or a beautiful photo is sometimes all you need to get through the busy day?! When it comes to beautiful... The post Behind the design: Lekker Haas paper…
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Crafting mishap? You’re not alone.
paper…that’s adorable!” Then I usually follow with, “Now how can I do that?” Often I am too intimidated to give it a try, opting to simply admire the crafter’s talent without attempting to re-create it myself. I’ve come to... The post Crafting mishap? You’re not alone. appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Studio City inspiration: Wedding place cards & menus
paper…color palette and rubber stamps to accent her Eagle Castle Winery wedding in Paso Robles, 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…
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Think outside (actually inside) the box
paper…was, let alone all you could do with them…and now, I’m smitten. Here are a few ways to put them to work. Wedding Invitations Wouldn’t you love to receive a perfect little box addressed to you with a wedding invitation inside? Simply stunning. It’s true,... The post Think outside…
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Holiday Cards & Tags – inspiring creative workshop TODAY!
paper…about our most recent 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…
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Lovely paper jewelry
paper…who is always surprising me with fun things to wear to work, among other places. Her latest creation pays homage to the fabulous Paper Source catalog, which Stacey immediately opens and pores over for inspiration when it arrives in her mailbox. Accustomed to making our paper... The post Lovely paper…
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Making handmade books
paper…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 in-house... The…
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Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Frosty!
paperI like to think of our die-cut paper snowman shapes as a blank canvas, and I decided to create a rather debonair pair for the holidays. I’d like you to meet my Mr. and Mrs. Frosty! I’ve used just a few things to make my festive, dimensional characters. I started with our die-cut snowman…
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Paper Source Workshop: Halloween Deadcorations
paper…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 frighteningly fun party decorations…
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Founder’s Day
paper…her birthday today and in her honor we’d like to call this Founder’s Day and take a moment to reflect on her (which she would just hate but we’re going to do it anyway!). Sue founded Paper Source over 25 years ago after a life-changing trip to Japan, during... The post Founder’s Day appeared…
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Card Designer Spotlight x 2021co
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! Celebrate National Card and Letter-writing Month with our April Card Designer Spotlight featuring 2021co with…
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Card Designer Spotlight x Shorthand Press
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! This month, meet our Card Designer Rosanna of Shorthand Press. Celebrate International Women’s Month…
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Card Designer Spotlight X Hartland Cards
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! Find out how a background in fashion design developed into a fashionable card designer business with…
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Card Designer Spotlight: The Quilling Card
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! Start the new year with inspiration from the Quilling Card Co. and celebrate our featured card…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Spaghetti & Meatballs
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! Meet Marie Castiglione, the designer and owner of Spaghetti & Meatballs LLC, known for cooking up…
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Designer Blog Spotlight: Karen Adams Designs
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! Through a lifetime of travel & adventures, paired with her colorful design aesthetic, Karen…
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Card Designer Spotlight: E. Frances
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! E. Frances is a family business, made up of three cousins- Ali, Pippi & Jenni. Their designs…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Slightly Stationery
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! Alicia Heater is the proud owner and designer of Slightly Stationery. Her natural skills and…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Cards by Allie
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! Cards By Allie is an ‘unapologetically corny’ and visually appetizing brand that was built on…
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Card Designer Spotlight x Yeppie Paper
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! Jim & Jen are the brother-sister duo of Yeppie Paper that took an entrepreneurial leap into the greeting…
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NEW! June Digital Download
Roxy Schmid…bright like a rainbow this June, by downloading this colorful and funky background for all of your tech devices! This retro-inspired pattern can be found as a roll of stone paper, and the individual rainbows are featured on our gift bags! Download for free here: Desktop | Tablet | iPhone…
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New April Digital Download
Roxy SchmidOur new April Digital Download is here and our hearts are melting over the adorable watercolor bunnies! This cute pattern can be found on our gift bags — available in a variety of different sizes! This background is available for download for free on all of your different tech devices! …
