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A Colorscoped Wardrobe

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It seems Night and Papaya are the season’s hot trend at Paper Source! Recently, a good number of us showed up in this cheerful combination, and we couldn’t help but think: PS color combinations look smashing in terms of paper crafts and home decor, why wouldn’t they be great in…
Summer Party Ideas

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Summer’s swell, and we’re always up for a party! Try throwing these DIY party ideas into the mix at your next gig! Sweet Treats Favor Bag: Materials Needed: White Fold Over Treat Bags Teal and White Twill Ribbon Paper Bag Business Cards (use scissors to cut corners for detailing)…
A Diamond Jubilee at Paper Source

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…Source photographer and resident British lass, could not bear the thought of letting the Diamond Jubliee go unnoticed, so she and her bloke whipped up some English treats to make sure our celebration was fit for a Queen. Her spread (and weekend tenacity) was too delightful not to share. Scones with…
Buyer’s Favorite: Mother’s Day Gifts

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…help you find something special for mom. If you haven’t found that perfect gift — or didn’t realize Mother’s Day is creeping up on us — our experts are here lend a hand. First off, is our favorite keepsake. The My... The post Buyer’s Favorite: Mother’s Day…
Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Claudia

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…work of Claudia. You are probably familiar with Claudia from our post about the Paper Source Craft Design Team. But, this spirited designer has more up her sleeve (you might even find a pair... The post Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Claudia appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
DIY party ideas for kids

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Kids, they grow up so fast. It seems like only a few days go by before the celebration shifts from baby shower to baby’s first birthday to a full on birthday party. Each moment reminds you of how big they are getting… AND tests your creative capacity. If you are lacking inspiration, then…
Setting a Grateful Table

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…house, few obligations toe the line of exciting and stressful quite as well as hosting Thanksgiving, so — to help you along — we dug up some of our favorite fixings for a grateful table. With the help of a paper kit or one of... The post Setting a Grateful Table appeared first on Paper…
Something Sweet for Ann: A Custom Baby Shower Game

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…brilliant baby shower game ideas, it was challenging to think of something new she would not have seen before. Sticking with our sweet theme, we came up with a Sugar & Spice Timeline where everyone had to guess the year in which famous candies were born. A simple... The post Something Sweet for…
Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Leslie

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As part of an ongoing series dedicated to showing you the minds behind our designs, we hit up PS Designer Leslie for a quick 10 questions about the many things that inspire her designs and her whit. Leslie has contributed to several notable Paper Source products, including our 2012 Letterpress…
Inside PS: Careers at Paper Source

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…Something Creative Every Day. The short answer: inspiring, challenging and rewarding. As you can imagine, most of us were customers first, just hitting up our favorite store for DIY projects, handmade gifts or the big one – wedding... The post Inside PS: Careers at Paper Source appeared first…
Extra, Extra! Read All About Us!

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Hey PS fans! Now you can keep up on the latest Paper Source news with our redesigned news section. Find out which PS items Martha Stewart finds inspiring, see the decorations Woman’s Day loves for the holidays, or locate that cool PS product you saw in the pages of Real Simple. Easily search…
Creative gift wrapping: reusing a gift box

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Last month I needed a graduation gift for a friend. Deciding what was going inside the box was easy. Deciding how to jazz up my packaging took a little more time. I was traveling on a flight with this, so sturdy packaging was a must. I found a gift box I had saved (thanks, Anthropologie)... The post…
Upcoming workshop: Creative Spiral Travel Book

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Our newest crafting tool has me dreaming up great gifts, like the perfect graduation gift for my nephews. The Zutter Bind-It-All let me turn old photos, loose objects and paper into a spiral bound keepsake book. Since many of you seek unique graduation gifts and creative ways to package your summer…
Crafts for kids: New kits for boys and girls

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…Evanston store terrified me! How would we keep these boys engaged in the crafts we wanted them to test? (Especially since we planned to sugar them up with donuts during the hour they were with us!) As it turns... The post Crafts for kids: New kits for boys and girls appeared first on Paper Source…
Highland Park (IL) inspiration: Bridal shower invitation suite

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…store came in looking for an bridal shower invitation idea. She had a particular color scheme in mind – Poppy and Pool – and wanted our help coming up with a cool idea. As we walked past the printable label sheets, I saw our decorative scissors... The post Highland Park (IL) inspiration: Bridal…
Mother’s Day gift ideas

Meg Kowieski

Mother’s Day is coming up fast and we have a few favorite gift ideas to make her smile come May 8th! The Mom’s One Line A Day Journal is a wonderful way for mom to record everyday moments. It is designed for quick entries, since she is always busy! Once complete she’ll have five years... The post…
Paper crowns for a royal affair

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A few of my Paper Source colleagues are getting up at 3 a.m. to watch the royal wedding, so I thought it would be fun to transform our paper crowns into something our friends across the pond would appreciate. So, in celebration of tomorrow’s momentous occasion, here is a paper crown that pays…
Fresh from the branch: Our sweet new shade of paper

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You serve them on a cheese tray, mix them in yogurt, and bundled them tightly with bacon – yum! And now you can whip up deliciously beautiful paper creations with our new Fig solid papers and envelopes. Rich and luxurious, this deep hue will inspire romance and accentuate modern design.…
Go ahead…color outside the lines!

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…some old favorites, but in a new way. Faber-Castell Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils have long been a favorite of mine and I was thrilled when we picked up this set of 12 colors. Here’s an easy way to create fun stationery or... The post Go ahead…color outside the lines! appeared first on…
Learn card making tricks from the pros!

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…your own imagination is the secret ingredient! This Thursday’s Creative Card Making Collection Workshop offers the perfect opportunity to roll up your sleeves and learn plenty of easy tips and tricks for layering, embossing, and fill-in ideas that will... The post Learn card making tricks from…
Printable place cards – the new wedding essential

Meg Kowieski

It’s no secret, the last few weeks leading up to your wedding can be surprisingly action packed! Even the most Zen personalities 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…
How-to: customized cubbie

Meg Kowieski

We love how our wall bulletin organizer dressed up our work space so much that we created a coordinating cubbie to hold pens, notes and of course, our PS Swatchbook. Follow our steps to create a desk organizer of any size, and cover it in your favorite wrapping paper. A great back to school craft...…
From house pet to holiday card

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…Boston Terrier, Archie! As the intern here at Paper Source, I’ve gotten the chance to observe the unexpectedly extensive process that one simple greeting card design goes through, before winding up at our stores ready... The post From house pet to holiday card appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
How-to: recycled origami hearts

Meg Kowieski

In honor of Earth Day tomorrow, we came up with these adorable origami hearts made from our own catalogs. This recycled craft really says, “I heart the planet.” In just six simple steps you can fold old catalog and magazine pages, even shopping bags, into wonderful decorations. String a…
How-to: paper doll pool party invitations

Meg Kowieski

Dress up our oh-so-sweet paper dolls and turn them into adorable party invitations for a child’s birthday or even your BFF’s bachelorette shower. Ours is going to a pool party sporting the latest in pool safety with her very own inner tube. To create this accessory, slice a curved line…
Fave spring gifts – gonzo for color

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…inevitably use the word “colorful.” Rich colors, like rich flavors, tickle some deep joyful place inside of me. Fiery colors can warm up even the rainiest afternoon, and bright, flowery hues help remind... The post Fave spring gifts – gonzo for color appeared first on Paper Source…
Affordable wedding favor packaging

Meg Kowieski

With wedding season just around the corner, we thought we’d share some cute ideas for using our cellophane bags to package up wedding favors and gifts for your bridal party and guests. Clear cellophane bags work great because they’re both affordable and flexible, making them ideal for a wide…
Hand-stitched with love

Meg Kowieski

…Day is all about taking the time to show love, so we really wanted something handmade on our Valentine’s Day catalog cover. What we came up with was simple and lovely – a paper heart hand-stitched with... The post Hand-stitched with love appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Personalized gift wrap as seen on the Today Show & InStyle Magazine

Meg Kowieski

…Alphabet Rubber Stamps to personalize wrapping paper for the recipient was clever – and so did NBC’s Today Show (click to view), who picked up the feature as a segment on their December 2nd... The post Personalized gift wrap as seen on the Today Show & InStyle Magazine appeared first…
How-to: gingerpaper advent calendar

Meg Kowieski

Advent calendars are so much fun for kids (and adults!) – a festive count down of the days til Christmas. We were so excited to come up with a way to create an advent calendar using our Gingerpaper House Kit, so that kids could actually make their own (yes, with some help from mom or... The…
Find us in your favorite holiday magazines!

Meg Kowieski

…product featured in the press this holiday season! The fun part about seeing our products in these wonderful magazines are the great ideas their creative teams come up with on their own – often with new... The post Find us in your favorite holiday magazines! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Decorating kraft letters

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I recently found myself needing a gift for a friend of mine… a friend who has everything. I came up with the idea of making him a set of decorative kraft letters in his initials. Although I’ve used glitter to decorate these in the past, I wanted to try a new technique that would create... The…
Paper monsters kids craft project

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My sister, a third grade teacher, is always looking for creative kids craft ideas. She recently asked me to come up with a fun project she could do with her students for Halloween. When I think Halloween, I think monsters, which led to these colorful paper monsters. The basic shapes are made from…
Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table

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Our last Girls Night Out of 2009 – The Grateful Table is coming up this Thursday at all store locations. In addition to a fun opportunity for you to spend an evening with friends exploring creative hostess gift giving and learning to make beautiful accents for your holiday tables, this a…
Nature-inspired color combinations

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Every Saturday morning I look out my 15th floor window to the tiny farmer’s market that sets up just a block away from my apartment. I can’t wait to walk by each stand to see the fresh produce picked just days earlier. But my favorite is the fresh cut flower selection. Many times I don’t... The post…
A new take on the classic paper doll

Meg Kowieski

…our new Paper Doll Kit. Our staff can’t seem to get enough of it–many of us and our families have been spending countless hours coming up with fun ensembles and paper doll characters (and their pets)– and we’re not done yet! We thought we’d start sharing some of the...…
This weekend: free tips & tricks at Paper Source!

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…on solid ribbon? We’ll show you how– come check out our this Saturday, August 15 in stores to learn this simple technique for dressing up favors, gifts or invitations. Just stop by between 11am-2pm, no reservations required! We’ll also be demonstrating how to use... The post This…
Idea: decorated brownie tray

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Invited to a summer BBQ recently, I tried this fun decorative idea to transport my go-to homemade brownies (a jazzed up version of the boxed kind that could fool anyone). While I like to use something inexpensive that I can leave behind, those disposable aluminum trays kind of kill the presentation.…
Inspired by sunflowers

Meg Kowieski

…sunflower. At Paper Source, from the moment we decide on a kit concept, we begin the rounds of brainstorming, sampling and prototyping that make up the creative process. After investigating different varieties of sunflowers (there are more... The post Inspired by sunflowers appeared first on Paper…
How-to: honeycomb summer party invitation

Meg Kowieski

…using fill-in printable invitations and our honeycomb rubber stamps. The honeycombs take on a citrus look in these ink colors, but you can change up the colors and use them again and again for any occasion– make fireworks in red and blue for a 4th of... The post How-to: honeycomb summer party…
How-to: paper lanterns

Meg Kowieski

Our 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,…
How-to: paper pinwheels

Meg Kowieski

This classic craft can be amped up using colored paper and rubber stamps. White ink, like Versamagic White Cloud, is one of our fave colors to use for this. 1. Begin with any color text weight paper. Have fun mixing and matching different colors. Cut text paper to 5 1/4″ squares. 2. Fold paper…
Tips for setting a crafty kids’ Christmas table – Free download included!

Pearl Plotkin

Who says grown ups get to have all the fun? This year, the kids’ table is the place to be! Aunts and uncles will be trading their seats for a spot at this fun-filled table this holiday. With a Letter to Santa download, festive photo props and unlimited possibilities of what to create, you’re sure...…
Buyer’s favorite: Unique Father’s Day gifts

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…unique gifts for dad. Geek is the new cool, so for the geek dad we have tons of options. The Geek Pen is my personal fave – It comes complete with a stylus, flexible LED light, UV light,... The post Buyer’s favorite: Unique Father’s Day gifts appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Paper Source’s New Year Paper Lantern-Themed Party

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…a New Year’s Party. Our Human Resources director came to us with a picture of Moroccan lanterns that inspired her, and a theme centered around light, warmth and renewal. With a palette of... The post Paper Source’s New Year Paper Lantern-Themed Party appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Workshop: Learn to Letterpress

Meg Kowieski

Until recently, if you wanted to experience the rewards of letterpressing your own cards you needed to acquire a quite large (up to 4,000 lbs!) and quite expensive (up to $10,000!) machine. We don’t know about you, but we don’t have that much space in our dining room and we’re not…
Where Women Create featuring Paper Source CEO

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“Always do what you love when you ‘grow up’. Laugh. Never give up.” – Sally Pofcher These wise words of advice from our CEO, Sally Pofcher, are captured in a wonderful behind-the-scenes article about her role at Paper Source. Check out the 10-page spread in the spring…
How-to: new home greeting card

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…to send an extra special handmade card to their new address. To honor this significant life step I went with the theme, “Moving on up!”. With a few easy cuts I was able to create a fun pop-up, and heat embossing provided realistic... The post How-to: new home greeting card appeared…

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