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  • Introducing… our 2011 calendar collection!

    Meg Kowieski

    …privilege. Having all of us work on the 2011 calendars results in a creative variety of design and illustration styles, tied together in look and feel by the PS color palette. Like clever little squirrels, we spend the year... The post Introducing… our 2011 calendar collection! appeared first…

  • NEW! May Digital Download: Florals

    Roxy Schmid

    Happy May! This colorful pattern can be found on many of our products at Paper Source, including stone wrapping paper, gift bags, ceramics and more! And it’s now available as a FREE digital download for all of your tech devices!   Desktop  |  iPhone 6-8  |  iPhone X  | Tablet The…

  • Recipe for love

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    …I have not been so lucky in love. None the less, I am still a hopeless romantic, so I decided to create my own “recipe for love” Valentine cards using our Mini File Folders. Now this isn’t Hogwarts and these concoctions may not work, but it’s still so... The post Recipe for…

  • 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…

  • NEW! May Digital Download

    Roxy Schmid

    We are BERRY excited about the May digital download! This juicy berry pattern is featured on many Paper Source products this season, celebrating Mom! Find it in the form of ceramics, gift bags, tea and even candy! What’s even sweeter, is that it’s available to download for free on all of…

  • New November Digital Download

    Paper Source

    …out our new PS Designed Wallpaper designed to help us appreciate all the naturally beautiful moments of the season. We are taking a moment to slow down and savor the colors of Autumn. With many holidays ahead, we can’t... The post New November Digital Download appeared first on Paper Source Blog.

  • Unique and Personal Wedding Gifts to Give this Summer

    Paper Source

    …our wedding gift guide.  Be inspired to off the registry and the happy couple will thank you. Personalized Stationery This is our go-to gift for many occasions. Above all, stationery is at the top of... The post Unique and Personal Wedding Gifts to Give this Summer appeared first on Paper Source…

  • Free! May Tech Downloads

    Paper Source

    …bug? Indulge your wanderlust vibes daily with this month’s exclusive tech download.   Our exclusive Vintage Travel Stamp design features many of our customer favorite prints and critters from the archives to create a series of vintage stamps. Carry these vintage stamps with you on daily…

  • Get a Royal Look for Your Wedding Invitations

    Toy Brown

    The world is all abuzz about the upcoming royal wedding of Prince Henry and Meghan Markle, which takes place on May 19th. Many brides-to-be will be watching the wedding, hoping to perhaps borrow some of the royal wedding elements to use in their own ceremonies. One place where it would be easy to…

  • Creative Favors: Halloween Edition

    mchavez

    Halloween is only a few weeks away, and we are already busy planning as many spooky shindigs as we can until All Hollow’s Eve! In order to prepare for the ghoul times ahead, our DIY expert Rebecca came up with fantastic and easy ways to create some party favors that will surely make your…

  • A Mermaid Party

    Pearl Plotkin

    …this Mermaid Party created by Natalie Thomas over at Nat’s Next Adventure. Natalie was throwing a Sprinkle (a baby shower for a woman who already has a child), but many of these ideas (like the paper dolls) would translate well... The post A Mermaid Party appeared first on Paper Source Blog.

  • Workshop: DIY Calendar

    Meg Kowieski

    2015 is just around the corner which means it’s time to get your calendar ready. We have many beautiful designs to choose from but one of the most creative calendars we have is one that lets you be the designer!  Our DIY Calendar comes with 12 monthly grids printed on recycled paper and a…

  • Sugar Skulls – A Day of the Dead Tradition

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    …year, especially, we are completely smitten with the colorful Day of the Dead imagery, particularly sugar skulls! Day of the Dead is celebrated in many cultures throughout the world, but it is best known as a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd.  The holiday is a time to pray for,…

  • Amazing Autumn Kits

    Meg Kowieski

    …about kits. These expertly coordinated paper projects are great because they are a fun DIY project for any skill level and can be styled to suite many tastes. Whether you’re looking for color, class, or crafting fun, these autumn kits are... The post Amazing Autumn Kits appeared first on Paper…

  • A Little (Personalized Stationery) Goes a Long Way

    Meg Kowieski

    …least favorite things to do as a child was to write thank you notes (I know, big shocker. Was there ever a child who liked this?). But, like many kids, it was the first to-do after every birthday, Christmas, or any other event where I was gifted something. I even... The post A Little (Personalized…

  • Paper Source How-To: Chalkboard Pencil Box

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    Claudia, a member of the Paper Source Design Team, creates many of our terrific kits. Today, she offers up a project that is perfect for back-to-school. Learn to make an extra-special Chalkboard Pencil Box using one of our paper maché boxes. Start with the following materials: Dexter Pencil Box…

  • Holiday Series: A Few of Rick’s Favorite Things

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    Our Favorite Things series continues with a taste-maker from our store operations team. Many of you were introduced to Rick last year when we featured this Winter Wonderland Holiday Card creation. Rick has returned to share his holiday gift and craft recommendations with our readers. Rick Paper…

  • Celebrating Japanese strength & fine paper

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    Many of us were brought together by the tragedy that fell upon Japan last year. For a company deeply rooted in Japanese fine paper, the tsunami disaster touched the ancient art form we hold dear and the overseas business partners who have provided the exquisite papers our customers adore. Given our…

  • Buyer’s favorite: Spring crafts

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    The unseasonably warm temperatures have many of us thinking Spring already. It’s a welcome relief for us Chicagoans, considering some of us experienced a full-on blizzard last year. (Not me! See: California Dreamin’) Sunshine days, lighter evenings, blooming tulips and nature provide…

  • Buyer’s Favorite: Divine fine paper

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    As paper lovers, many of us have been inspired by the latest additions to our fine paper assortment. There are now 250+ styles, and each has their own unique style. How do you choose one? Laura, Fine Paper Buyer for Paper Source, asks herself this question on a daily basis. She swims in an office...…

  • Baby shower ideas from Paper Source

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    …an adorable way to welcome your new arrival, but our growing Paper Source family has provided plenty of reason to showcase real baby shower ideas. Check out these DIY shower ideas… Many of you celebrated... The post Baby shower ideas from Paper Source appeared first on Paper Source Blog.

  • Our New DIY Wedding Resource

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    No one loves a wedding more than those of us here at Paper Source. Ask our associates how they first learned about Paper Source and many will answer with tales of wedding planning, same goes for our customers. Some recall spinning through a room filled by our Colorscope or sifting through racks of…

  • An upcycled gift wrap theme

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    As many of you learned last year, I like to have a holiday gift wrap theme each year. Born out of necessity, I am extra excited to share this year’s look. With a new baby in the house, gift wrap was not at the top of my list. One day, she was napping especially well... The post An upcycled gift wrap…

  • Decking the halls and the tree

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    From 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…

  • Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Leslie

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    …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…

  • Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Karen

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    …fabulous minds behind our designs, we are kicking things off with Paper Source Designer Karen. One of our senior designers, Karen has played a hand in many designs and products over the years. Her work is found in Paper Source calendars and she helped conceptualize the latest... The post Behind the…

  • Quick-step guide: snaps, eyelets & brads

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    A PS Fan fan recently wrote in about a 4″ x 6″ booklet idea she was working on and, like many of us, the final execution of her project was unanswered – How was she going to secure the pages of her booklet? Would it be snaps? Could it be eyelets? Or should it be... The post…

  • Simply SMASHing – New SMASH journals and accessories!

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    Video courtesy of TheSmashFan Many of us here at Paper Source cut our crafty teeth on the trusty ol’ scrapbook project – It was the original way to Do Something Creative Every Day! You could doodle, or write, or arrange collected treasures to tell any story. There were no rules, and…

  • Upcoming workshop: Creative Spiral Travel Book

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    …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 travel memories, we’ve taken... The post Upcoming workshop: Creative…

  • Behind the Design: Silhouette samples from PS experts

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    …for rubber stamping, embossing and stenciling. We also explored DIY letterpress and digital die cutting projects. Paper Source associates, even many from your local store, offered their vision... The post Behind the Design: Silhouette samples from PS experts appeared first on Paper Source Blog.

  • Special Announcement: Japan Relief Program

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    Many of us have been glued to the television and internet, getting snippets of the horror that has befallen Japan. Only two weeks in, and it is shocking to see news coverage shifting to Libya and Wisconsin, while the country of Japan faces an overwhelming restart on virtually every front, with even…

  • How-to: Santa goody boxes

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    Like many of you, the holiday season has always been my favorite time of year. Nothing fills me with the spirit of the season more than seeing the smiles of friends and family each year, and what better way to entice them than with some of my famous toffee bark? Each year I look for... The post…

  • Scrapbooking the Paper Source way!

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    Many of you are much like me – you love being creative any chance you get, but finding that time can often be challenging between work, home, errands and well…life! We kept this predicament in mind when planning our highly requested scrapbooking class. At our Girl’s Night Out:…

  • Our first guest blogger! Introducing Andrea Boudewijn…

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    We reached out to you recently for guest blogger submissions and received many great stories about how you use your favorite crafting essentials. We’re thrilled to introduce our first guest blogger, Andrea Boudewijn, whose creative inspiration is simply delicious! Here’s her story: Hi PS…

  • Paper Source Family Fun Day – May 15

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    We never tire of hearing the line “We love your store!” Now you might expect this from our many brides and our wonderful following of designers and bookbinders, but the crowd we are both surprised and delighted to hear this from are kids! Our store associates can’t help but smile…

  • Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table

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    While planning our Girls Night Out: The Grateful Table we listened closely to the many customer requests we have received this year. Your wish list for a pre-holiday social crafting night included: • A fun evening of inspiring ideas and some “not too serious” crafting • Table accents…

  • Decorate your office with birthday banners!

    Meg Kowieski

    …better than coming into work on your birthday and being surprised by a festive birthday banner. Over the past few months we’ve celebrated many birthdays in the office and we thought we’d share some of our birthday banner ideas!... The post Decorate your office with birthday banners!…

  • Nature-inspired color combinations

    paper

    …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 Nature-inspired color combinations appeared first on Paper Source Blog.

  • How-to: rocket party invitation

    Meg Kowieski

    I am loving our new rocket rubber stamp, one of many new stamp designs that we recently launched (no pun intended). It’s perfect for kids’ parties and is an image that’s timeless for year round use. Here we used it with our For Date Time Place rubber stamp to make a folded card…

  • Be Resolute – Start 2017 Off Right!

    Paper Source

    …family during Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas make those times so special, now that it’s over, it’s time to prepare for the New Year ahead. We’ve curated a list of ways to unwind and detox from 2016, so we can start... The post Be Resolute – Start 2017 Off Right!…

  • How to Throw a Galentine’s Day Brunch with Guest Blogger Love Always, Audrey

    Pearl Plotkin

    …Day is just the best. While I’ll celebrate love any day of the year, I think taking one day (or one month in my case) to spoil your loved ones is so, so great. Plus, my favorite color is pink, sooo… Who all watches Parks & Rec... The post How to Throw a Galentine’s Day Brunch with Guest…

  • Bike fans rejoice!

    paper

    …products are now available online and in Paper Source stores. Pedal pushing never looked so good… and our vintage bike designs have never gone this fast. Quantities are limited on these products, so those who nab these spectacular spokes early are sure to ride all summer long with their…

  • Buyer’s Favorite: Easter gifts

    paper

    Can you believe that Easter is right around the corner? It is so early this year! So, if any of our readers are scrambling to complete plans for their gathering, I thought I’d take the pain out of filling those Easter baskets by recommending a few of my favorite gifts for Easter. Celebrate…

  • Paper crowns for a royal affair

    paper

    …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…

  • Coordinating cards make a perfect package

    paper

    I pride myself on sending the perfect card for every occasion. I’ve collected cards over the years so I have plenty at hand. But sometimes I just can’t find the right one, so I make my own. What I thought would be perfect for this little package is a coordinating birthday card using the…

  • Kool handmade booklets!

    paper

    …great for keeping track of projects, to give as gifts, even use as event programs. We love making them so much ourselves that we decided this would make a fantastic workshop. They’re so simple and can be made using a few different stitches in a vertical or... The post Kool handmade booklets!…

  • How-to: colorful birthday banner

    Meg Kowieski

    …Paper Source headquarters, here in Chicago, the winters are long and a bit bleak. So, a little color is always welcome. For one of the first birthdays of the year we created a colorful banner – Estela was so surprised to get her very own rainbow birthday banner! This was created by simply…

  • Thanksgiving ideas: grateful boxes

    Meg Kowieski

    …personalized keepsake boxes. Our craft boxes are so wonderful to decorate – the perfect blank palette for adding colored paper, ribbon, rubber stamps, etc. I will also have a stack of “I am thankful for” letterpress cards on hand so... The post Thanksgiving ideas: grateful boxes…