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Lined, Sealed, Delivered: Personalize Your Holiday Cards
Pearl Plotkin…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, Delivered: Personalize Your Holiday Cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Buyer’s favorite: Holiday cards & crafts
paper…to talk about my favorite holiday products when I didn’t even wear a coat to work, but here goes… For crafting, a couple super-easy, but super-impactful items are the Snowflake Trim Double Edge... The post Buyer’s favorite: Holiday cards & crafts appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Bridal shower invites – handy registry cards
paper…My mom wanted a subtle tropical theme and a unique wedding invite that she could design on her own. We browsed the wedding inspiration boards at the Evanston store for ideas, and loved a sample we... The post Bridal shower invites – handy registry cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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#MyPSValentine 2017 Recap
Pearl Plotkin…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 Valentine moments below! The…
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Weekend Wants: Valentine Kits
Paper SourceValentine’s Day is dedicated to celebrating love and here at Paper Source we’re making it easy to send sweet greetings. Here are a few of our favorite kits to make that even Cupid would be impressed with! [Inside Info: these are all designed by our team in Chicago and exclusive to Paper…
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Sweet handmade valentine workshops
paper…nephew? Or maybe you’re looking for the perfect expression of gratitude? Think of how meaningful it would be to have your story ready for giving on February 14th. No matter if you are an adult, ‘tween, or... The post Sweet handmade valentine workshops appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Holiday Cards & Tags – inspiring creative workshop TODAY!
paper…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 Cards & Tags…
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Studio City inspiration: Wedding place cards & menus
paper…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 City inspiration: Wedding place cards & menus appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Art of Craft: New recipes for DIY cards & crafts
Meg Kowieski…Recipes! The Art of Craft lets you explore new techniques for rubber stamping, embossing and stenciling, along with digital die cutting and letterpress projects, through 46 easy-to-follow recipes.... The post Art of Craft: New recipes for DIY cards & crafts appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Printable place cards – the new wedding essential
Meg Kowieski…can find themselves overwhelmed by all the tiny details. It’s a story the wedding experts at Paper Source hear all too often. You may have booked the venue for your reception ages ago,... The post Printable place cards – the new wedding essential appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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A Valentine’s Day Tween Crafternoon
Paper Source…a fun day of crafting Valentines! We were blown away by their creativity and their ability to make crafting a social, yet personal, experience. The first stop was our “Bee Kind” station. After learning about Paper Source’s new campaign,... The post A Valentine’s Day Tween Crafternoon…
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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas
Paper SourceValentine’s Day is fast approaching this weekend. Whether you’ve been planning for weeks or you’re still scrambling for a perfect night with your sweetie, check out our top picks for last minute gifts, fun date ideas, and favorite love songs. Gifts Need a quick gift that still has…
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Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Gifts
Paper Source…of our favorite gifts for Valentine’s Day. Heart of Gold. We love this new Heart of Gold porcelain mug that has a sweet message for any loved one. Designed by our team in Chicago, the gold heart really pops, and can be used... The post Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Gifts appeared first…
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Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Décor
Paper SourceValentine’s Day is the perfect 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…
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How-to: Valentine party drinking straws
Meg Kowieski…straws are a perfect match for your Valentine’s Day get-together. They’re a cinch to make and will make a bold, colorful statement on your table. Show your guests extra love and customize them with names! Materials Needed:... The post How-to: Valentine party drinking straws appeared…
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Heart Balloons Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Pool Folded Card A6 Red Envelope Little Hearts Pack Red & White Baker’s Twine 1/4″ Red Satin Ribbon Old Claude Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamp From The Heart Rubber Stamp Set VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White & Red Embossing Powder Embossing Heat Tool Foam…
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Raining Love Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Pool Folded Card Clover, Peacock & Eco-White Cover Papers A2 Persimmon Envelope Harbor Color Box, Black Color Box & VersaMark Watermark Inkpads Hearts Pattern, Bear with Heart & Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamps Picante & Clear Embossing Powders Foam Squares…
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How-to: Panda love card
Meg Kowieski…folded note- perfect for your Valentine sentiments! Created by the Paper Source Craft Design team, you can construct your Panda Love Card with colors of the season, or mix and match with your favorite PS colors. He’s just too... The post How-to: Panda love card appeared first on Paper Source…
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Buyer’s favorite: The perfect Valentine’s Day gifts
paperValentine’s Day is quickly approaching and, while our best Paper Source Valentine’s Day products are our paper Valentines, we thought you might like to hear about our favorite gifts for celebrating the season of love. My personal favorite is the tiny papel picado garland. The paper…
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: For Her
Paper SourceValentine’s Day shouldn’t be stressful, and yet 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…
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: For Him
Paper SourceShopping for Him for Valentine’s Day can be a daunting task – We walk into stores with a clear vision of what we want to get and then are overwhelmed with all of the options. Not this year, though! We’ve created the ultimate gift guide for that special someone in your life, whether…
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Make like a tree and spruce up your holiday cards this season!
Pearl Plotkin…deal on holiday cards that will let you cross everyone off your list! Buy two sets of holiday cards and get the third set 25% off! This year, why not inject a little (or a lot!) of magic into your messages with embellishments... The post Make like a tree and spruce up your holiday cards this season!…
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From the Heart Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Pure White Folded Card A2 Fuchsia Envelope 4 Bar Heart Shape Pastel & Valentine’s Day Washi Tape Sets Little Hearts Pack Valentine’s Day Natural Hemp Cord From The Heart Rubber Stamp Set VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Pink Embossing Powder Embossing Heat Tool Foam Squares…
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Jar of Hearts Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Luxe Blush Folded Card A2 Slate Envelope Superfine White Cover Weight Paper Gold Glitter Heart Stickers Mason Jar & Valentine’s Script Rubber Stamps Gold Shimmer Twine VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Gold Embossing Powder Embossing Heat Tool Foam Squares Recipe Tips Stamp and…
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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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A Very Paper Valentine’s Day with Girl Meets Party
Meg Kowieski…chinaware and brunch. Seeing as Valentine’s Day is nearing closer and closer, we tapped our friends from Girl Meets Party to plan the ultimate Galentine’s Brunch, full of handmade touches and female friendship. Here’s... The post A Very Paper Valentine’s Day with Girl Meets Party…
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Paper Source How-To: Heart of Gold Valentine Box
Paper SourceMake your Valentine’s Day gift extra-special with this hand-crafted mini Heart of Gold box! MATERIALS How-To PDF Heart Vanilla Craft Box Superfine Softwhite Cover Weight Paper Metallic Glitter Pack Gold Foil Lace Tape Gold Shimmer Twine Gold Glitter Heart Stickers Gold Pen PVA Adhesive…
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Washi Tape & Glitter Hearts Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A7 Folded Card A7 Paper Bag Flat Card Blossom, Red & Fuchsia Cover Papers Starlet Adhesive Glitter Sheets A7 Blossom Envelope VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamp Embossing Powder 1″ Heart & 1/2″ Corner Rounder Punches Valentine Washi Tape…
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2024 ‘Stuck on You’ Card Making Contest by Paper Source
Simone Paton…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 Source…
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Valentine Date Night In with Guest Blogger Nicole L. from Probably Polka Dots
Pearl PlotkinSince Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, I am planning the ultimate date night in. And yes, you read that right…I’m planning Valentine’s Day this year. Ladies, we have to admit that we set our Valentine’s Day expectations a little high. Sometimes,…
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How-to: Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love
Meg Kowieski…Hunka Burnin’ Love card. Utilize paper from season’s past or follow along with our color recommendations. Either way you slice it, this Valentine is better than a peanut butter and banana sandwich. Materials Needed: • Hunka Hunka How-to PDF • A7 Black Folded Cards • Persimmon... The post…
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Show the Love with #MyPSValentine
Paper Source…and a bouquet of roses, but we’re a little atypical. For us, nothing compares to receiving (or creating!) a handmade card with a thoughtful message. With Valentine’s Day, quickly approaching, we’re combining two of our favorite things: crafting and spreading love! Starting January…
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Card Designer Spotlight: The Quilling Card
Simone Paton…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 designer of the month for... The post Card Designer Spotlight: The Quilling Card…
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Luxe Grey Card Making
Rebecca Burick…cards featured in our newest catalog! The new Luxe Grey paper is the perfect shade for creating stunning and sophisticated stationery, and these tips will have you making your own cards in no time! Butterfly Card: Stamp the Butterfly Stamp along the left side of an A2 Luxe... The post Luxe Grey Card…
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Easy holiday card display
paper…Christmas cards or place cards at your holiday table? In just a few short steps you can create pocketed tabs that hold the corners of the items you want to display. 1. Start with paper cut into rectangular shapes where the width is twice the height 2. Follow... The post Easy holiday card display…
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Card Designer Spotlight: ILOOTPAPERIE
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! Alice and Doris launched their business in 2010 when they took daily inspiration, a punny sense of humor,…
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Birthday Card DIY
Paper Source…of crafting to have a supply of beautiful home-made birthday cards at your disposal. This craft uses the Ephemera Birthday Bash kit, which allows you to mix and match a selection of 40 die cut card stock with copper foil accents. Use... The post Birthday Card DIY appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Holiday card making ideas
Meg Kowieski…card making! But with the hustle and bustle of the season, the task can seem daunting. Luckily, with a little imagination I’ve discovered a few ways to embellish cards that are quick and easy. For example, what’s easier than peeling and sticking? Decorative... The post Holiday card…
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Happy Birthday Letterpress Card
Paper Source…Birthday Card Materials: Curry Colored A2 Folded Card Night A2 Envelope Silver Letterpress Ink Tools: Letterpress Machine Recipe Tips & Techniques: Change the placement of the plate and run the same card through the press to achieve a variety of looks! The post Happy Birthday Letterpress Card…
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Monogram Letterpress Card Recipe
Paper Source“G” Monogram Card Materials: Peacock A2 Folded Card Black A2 Flat Card Luxe White A2 Flat Card Black A2 Envelope Silver Letterpress Ink Double-Sided Tape Tools: Letterpress Machine Wedding Letterpress Printing Plates #1 Everyday Letterpress Printing Plates #4 Ruler Soft Grip Knife and…
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Mistletoe Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Paper Bag Folded Card A2 Persimmon Flat Card A2 Clover Envelope VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Mistletoe & Wishing You Merry Christmas Rubber Stamps White & Lettuce Embossing Powders 1/2″ Squeeze Punch Rounded Corner Black and White Baker’s Twine Uniball White Gel Pen…
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Holiday Bike Card Recipe
Paper Source…Folded Card A2 Eco-White Flat Card Persimmon Cover A2 Clover Envelope Harbor, Grass & Scarlet Color Box Inkpads Holiday Bike & Confetti Rubber Stamps Souffle, Uniball Silver Gel & Uniball Black Gel Pens Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool Adhesive notes Recipe Tips Trim Eco-White card to 5…
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How-To: Paper Rosette Card
paper…card format. This paper rosette project is perfect for heartfelt sentiments, like Mother’s Day! Customize rosettes with your own choice of colors and patterns from our collection of handpicked fine papers to make this classic and chic card truly yours! Materials Needed: Paper Rosette Card…
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DIY Butterfly Card Making
Paper Source…arrived. Capture the essence of the season with a DIY card making project. Print out a butterfly template to use your favorite fine paper, or use our handmade butterflies to customize your cheerful cards. Things... The post DIY Butterfly Card Making appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Twine Wreath Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Red Folded Card A2 Paper Bag Flat Card A2 Moss Envelope Happy Holidays & Joyful New Year Rubber Stamp White Embossing Powder Natural & Red Jute Cords Foam Squares Glue Dots Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp and emboss message. Create circle shape by looping cord several…
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Pine Branches Card Recipe
Paper Source…Powder Green Embossing Powder Superfine White A2 Folded Card Spruce A2 Envelope Recipe Tips Stamp the center of the card with Peace, Joy, Love stamp in Versamark ink. Coat with gold embossing powder. Fill in the rest of the... The post Pine Branches Card Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Holiday Card Contest Winners
Paper SourceWe had an amazing response to our annual card contests this past h0liday! Customer submissions were posted to Instagram (via #papersourceholidaycontest) between October 15th and December 15th, plus we also ran a holiday card contest for our store employees! We were wowed by everyone’s…
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Workshop: Fall Card Making
Meg Kowieski…rich patterns in mind for our upcoming card making workshop: Colorful Paper Tapestry. Our inspiration for these card designs comes from vibrant textiles and embroidery. We played with punches, stamps and twine to find ways... The post Workshop: Fall Card Making appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
