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Carving your own stamp
paper…in a sunny spot at my kitchen table, with my favorite mug (enough brew for two refills), plus plenty of room to craft! One of my favorite craft projects is stamp carving! Once I learned how to carve my own stamps out of these... The post Carving your own stamp appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source Workshop: Rookie Rubber Stamping
paperWe’ve all been there– standing at the rubber stamping wall, eyes glazed over, pondering what the difference is between all those ink pads and what embossing powders actually even are. Which is why we’ve created Rookie Rubber Stamping, an all-store workshop designed to explain all…
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Spotlight: New Personalized Note Pads
Meg Kowieski…& playful note pad designs! Choose what complements your style the best; from whimsical to floral to traditional. Write notes, make lists and send sweet sentiments with note pads that are distinctly…you! All of our customized... The post Spotlight: New Personalized Note Pads appeared first…
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The making of a rubber stamp
Meg Kowieski…you know we have a soft spot in our hearts for rubber stamps. Our very first rubber stamps were created from drawings done by Paper Source’s founder Sue, and to this day, stamps are still created from drawings and designs... The post The making of a rubber stamp appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Picture Frame Stamp & Washi Tape Card Recipe
Paper Source…Picture This & Wishing You a Merry Christmas Rubber Stamps Clear Embossing Powder Red Chevron & Green Chevron Washi Tapes Red Adhesive Gems Embossing Heat Tool Photos of your choice trimmed to 1... The post Picture Frame Stamp & Washi Tape Card Recipe appeared first on Paper Source…
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Rubber stamping technique: masking
paperMasking is a very cool rubber stamping technique that involves layering rubber stamp images to create depth. By rubber stamping images one on top of the other using masking you give the illusion that images are in front or behind each other. I’ve demonstrated this technique in the 5 steps…
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Favorites: India rubber stamps
Meg Kowieski…Rubber Stamps. Whether used as one clean image or stamped in multiples they really make a statement. When I find a new rubber stamp design I love, I make several cards and gift tags to keep on hand. These cards would work for birthdays and as thank... The post Favorites: India rubber stamps appeared…
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Meet the Maker: Ellen Surrey – USPS ‘Thinking of You Week’ Postage Stamp
Simone Paton…You Week’ stamps. We were incredibly excited to be introduced to her story and postage stamps, a perfect match for our maker feature and Paper Bar envelopes. Read more about... The post Meet the Maker: Ellen Surrey – USPS ‘Thinking of You Week’ Postage Stamp appeared first on…
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Rubber stamping on chalkboards?!
paper…and events – so much more fun than flyers. I usually write on the chalkboard surface with Bistro Markers, but I’m always looking for new ways to decorate them. So, what about rubber stamping? It works!... The post Rubber stamping on chalkboards?! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Easy Drink Coaster
paper…n’ match circle cards, stickers and stamps to create your own! Materials Needed: Circle cards (we used Pool) Fuchsia 4″ Round Printable Labels Pool 4″ Round Printable Labels Color Box Pigment Stamp Pad in Pink Color Box Pigment Stamp Pad... The post Easy Drink Coaster appeared…
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How to clean rubber stamps
paper…rubber stamps does need to be done and with care to prolong the life of your stamps. Whether you’re an avid stamper or just a periodic user, you should learn how to clean rubber stamps. A simple way to clean rubber stamps is by using a spray bottle with... The post How to clean rubber stamps…
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Rubber stamping with powdered sugar
paper…surprising to receive a gorgeous peacock-inspired wedding invitation, which set the tone for what is sure to be a beautiful night in the Virgin Islands. There was also no surprise in discovering that the blues and... The post Rubber stamping with powdered sugar appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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5 steps to perfect rubber stamping
paperHere it is, your step by step guide to perfect rubber stamping and heat embossing, just in time for holiday card making*. You see us using these techniques all the time, and there’s a reason for that – they’re super easy and add a professional decorative look to all types of…
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Rubber stamping my way through my wedding!
paper…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 myself,... The post Rubber stamping my way through my wedding! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Garden Cardmaking
Paper Source…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 a... The post Paper Garden Cardmaking appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Crafted from the Heart
Paper Source…make our favorites or get inspired to design your own! “Donuts About You” Card Donut Heart Stickers Stackable Letter Stamp Set Washi Tape Stamp Pad Foam Squares or Adhesive Connect the stackable letter stamp... The post Crafted from the Heart appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: cloud 9 valentine card
Meg KowieskiWith rubber stamps, labels and super cute googly eyes, making homemade valentine cards is easy as can be. Take this idea and substitute with your favorite Valentine rubber stamps and stamp pad colors. Be careful, googly eyes are totally addicting…you’ll be sticking them to everything…
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Paper Source Workshop: Carve Your Own Rubber Stamps
paper…you’ve ever had trouble finding just the right rubber stamp or if you’ve wanted to create a custom rubber stamp for a wedding or special event, consider making your own rubber stamps! This month we’re running a Carve Your Own Stamps workshop at all of our stores. We’ll take…
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Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Suites
paper…it was to show off our new wedding invitation collection, as well as to have the chance for our customers to experiment with wedding rubber stamps and assorted stamp pads at the demo and make & take tables.... The post Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Suites appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Decorating kraft ornaments & stars
paper…especially crafty? Try this easy craft project from our team at the Paper Source Reston store! They added tons of elegance to kraft ornaments with a clever combination of stamp pads. It takes just 3 simple steps... The post Decorating kraft ornaments & stars appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: Lamb treat bag
Meg Kowieski…lambs! This idea is great for baby showers too! –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber Stamp Cleaner and Rubber Stamp Cleaning Pad Materials Needed: • Lamb Treat Bag How-To PDF • Small White Treat Bags •... The post How-to: Lamb treat bag appeared first on…
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Hung on You XO Recipe
Paper Source…Slate Flat Card A6 Paper Bag Envelope VersaMark Pad Letter Background Rubber Stamp Clear Embossing Powder 1/8″ Hole Punch Hugs & Kisses Garland Kit Sticky Tape Runner Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp script background with VersaMark pad and sprinkle with clear embossing powder. Heat…
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How-to: Pretty printable place cards
Meg Kowieski…during this busy, bustling, holiday season…it allows just enough time for me to get my craft on! An edging of ink color from a rubber stamp ink pad and a simple raffia bow adds that perfect dash of warmth to my Thanksgiving table. Bon appetit!... The post How-to: Pretty printable place cards…
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Burlap Treat Bag & Hang Tag Recipe
Paper Source…Bags Hang Tag with Eyelets Red & White Baker’s Twine Canning Jar Rubber stamp Chestnut Color Box Inkpad Zots Small Glue Dots Step-by-Step Use Chestnut Colorbox ink pad to stamp the canning jar stamp onto the white hang tag. Use a small glue dot to affix... The post Burlap Treat Bag…
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Sugar Skull Invite Recipe
Paper Source…Fuchsia Text Paper Black Cover Paper Sugar Skull Rubber Stamp VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Embossing Powder Stickles Glitter Glue Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp sugar skulls onto Black cover and emboss using heat tool. Cut around stamped image and adhere skulls to invite. Accent skulls with…
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Kids Hedgehog Valentine Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials 4 Bar Pool Flat Cards 4 Bar Fuchsia Envelopes Corner Rounder Punch Hedgehog & To/From Rubber Stamp VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Cricket Embossing Powder Heart Shapes Pack Heart Sparkle Gems Heart Sticker Repeats Glassine Envelopes 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ Happy Valentine’s Day…
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Pumpkin Carving Party Invite Recipe
Paper Source…Themed Rubber Stamp Washi Tape Raven Chevron VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Black Embossing Powder Picante Embossing Powder White Embossing Powder Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp and emboss pumpkins one by one using VersaMark Inkpad and each of the embossing powders. Stamping and... The post…
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Reindeer Ornament Recipe
Paper Source…Envelope Moss & Chestnut Color Box Inkpads Fir Tree & Reindeer Rubber Stamps Clear Embossing Powder Crystal Glitter Glue Pad Red 1/4″ Ribbon Red Adhesive Crystals Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp trees and heat set using embossing... The post Reindeer Ornament Recipe…
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Bear with Heart on Hang Tag Recipe
Paper Source…Eyelets Ladybug Sugar Coated 12×12 Paper Red 8 1/2″ x 11 Cover Bear with Heart & Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamps Versamark Watermark Ink Pad White Embossing Powder Fruit Punch Stickles Soft White Satin Ribbon 1/4″ Recipe Tips Cut a 2 inch square from red cover... The…
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Kids Fox Valentine
Paper SourceMaterials 4 Bar Clover Flat Cards 4 Bar Persimmon Envelopes Corner Rounder Punch Fox & To/From Rubber Stamps VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Picante Embossing Powder Heart Sparkle Gems Glassine Envelopes 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ Red & White Baker’s Twine Happy Valentine’s Day…
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Love You Tiles Recipe
Paper Source…Cover Paper Red & White Baker’s Twine Letter Set Rubber Stamps Cranberry Color Box Ink Pad Red Uniball Pen Recipe Tips Cut several pieces of text paper bag for word game tile pieces. Using letter set and cranberry ink – stamp... The post Love You Tiles Recipe appeared first on Paper Source…
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Hearts in a Jar Card Recipe
Paper Source…Card A2 Antique Gold Envelope Slate A2 Flat Card Luxe Blush Cover Paper Canning Jar & Medium Solid Heart Rubber Stamps Wicked Black ColorBox Dye Inkpad VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Queen’s Gold & Silver Glitter Embossing Powders Black & White Baker’s Twine 1/4″ Hole…
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How-to: Happy Jack & Spooky Cat Halloween Card
Meg Kowieski…Cards • Pumpkin Shapes Pack • Black Cover Paper • Curry Cover Paper • Eco-White Cover Paper • Fuchsia Cover Paper • Poppy Cover Paper • Happy Halloween Rubber Stamp • Wicked Black Color Box Ink Pad... The post How-to: Happy Jack & Spooky Cat Halloween Card appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Put A Name On It – New Personalized Note Pads!
paper…custom note pads! Personalize fabulous and functional note pads sets with a name of your choosing. Pads in each set contain 70 sheets of recycled paper and feature exclusive designs that are sure to grab the attention of... The post Put A Name On It – New Personalized Note Pads! appeared first…
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Carve your own stamps…magic!
paperI am just crazy about carving my own stamps – especially with soft Speedball stamp blocks. I used a Speedy Stamp Carving Kit and a few extra stamp blocks to create the two designs shown below. I drew the flower and lined notebook page designs, then carved them out. Since then I have used…
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Glittery Happy Valentine Recipe
Paper Source…Folded Card A6 Flat Slate Card A6 Fuchsia Envelope Fuchsia & Pure White Cover Papers VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Opaque White Embossing Powder Multi Heart Punch Hearts Pattern Stamp Wild Plum Embossing Powder Fuchsia Glitter Ribbon Recipe Tips Trim new slate flat card and mount to fuchsia folded…
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Easter Bunny Card Recipe
Paper Source…Paper VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Embossing Powder Bunny Rubber Stamp Laurel Frame Border Rubber Stamp White Uni-Ball Pen Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp and emboss floral frame stamp. Stamp, emboss and cut out bunny stamp and adhere shape in place. Cut out banner, write... The post Easter…
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Merriest Wishes Wreath Recipe
Paper Source…Chalkboard Stamp Holiday Flower Stamp Versamark Ink White Embossing Powder Red Embossing Powder Red Liquid Pearls Paper Bag 4 Bar Folded Card Persimmon 4 Bar Envelope Recipe Tips Stamp the center of the card with the Merry Christmas stamp in Versamark ink. Coat with red embossing powder. Stamp the…
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Mustache Thank You Card Recipe
Paper Source…VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Black Embossing Powder Mustache Stamp Escorial Thank You Stamp Brilliance Graphite Black Inkpad Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tips Use Mustache stamp block as a guide when spacing the stamped mustaches. Stamp... The post Mustache Thank You Card Recipe appeared first on Paper…
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Snowman Hang Tag Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials Soft White Hang Tag Baker’s Twine Merry Christmas Script Stamp Stick Snowman Stamp Versamark Ink Red Embossing Powder Quickie Glue Pen Glitter Scissors Recipe Tips Stamp the snowman and Merry Christmas stamp in Versamark ink. Coat with red embossing powder and heat set. Embellish the…
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Pine Branches Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials Peace, Joy Love Stamp Pine Branch With Berries Stamp Versamark Ink Gold Stickles Gold Embossing 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…
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Snowflake Card Recipe
Paper Source…Envelope Pure White A2 Folded Card Happy Holidays Stamp Snowflake Stamp Versamark Ink Silver Embossing Powder Red Embossing Powder Heat Tool Silver Stickles Foam Squares Zots Recipe Tips Stamp the shimmer silver paper with the Happy Holidays stamp in... The post Snowflake Card Recipe appeared first…
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Free! May Tech Downloads
Paper Source…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 adventures and be inspired... The post Free! May…
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Crab Invite Recipe
Paper Source…Red Chevron Washi Tape Who/What/Where/When Stamp Set Crab Rubber Stamp VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Black Embossing Powder Scarlet Pigment ColorBox Inkpad 3D Foam Squares Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tip: Print and mount invite to night flat card. Stamp... The post Crab Invite Recipe appeared first on…
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Twine Wreath Card Recipe
Paper Source…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 times using stamped message as a... The post Twine Wreath Card Recipe…
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Snow Globe Card Recipe
Paper Source…Persimmon Text Peacock Cover Joy & Cheer Stamp Tree In Jar Stamp Versamark Ink White Embossing Powder Red Liquid Pearls Star Dust Stickles Foam Squares Scissors Tape Runner Recipe Tips Cut a piece of Persimmon text to 4″ x 5 1/4″. Stamp Joy and Cheer in... The post Snow Globe Card…
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Heart Balloons Card Recipe
Paper Source…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 Squares Squeeze Punch 1/2″ Rounded Corner Recipe Tips Stamp and... The post Heart Balloons Card Recipe appeared first…
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Happy Birthday Camera Card Recipe
Paper Source…Black Cardstock Paper Cement, Gravel and Papaya Cardstock Paper Silver Uni Ball Pen Marquee Happy Birthday Stamp Camera Stamp Charcoal Color Box Chalk Inkpad 3D Foam Squares Recipe Tips Stamp images onto cover and use silver pen to add detail. Cut out shapes and adhere to card... The post Happy…
