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Thanksgiving ideas: grateful boxes
Meg Kowieski…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 appeared first…
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How-to: chocolate puppy favor box
Meg Kowieski…favor boxes — or a rainy day project for kids to make themselves. Come by your local Paper Source store to see this favor box created in person! Materials needed: Chocolate Pocketbook Favor Boxes Chocolate Oval Scallop Cards Cover Weight Paper in... The post How-to: chocolate puppy favor box…
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Easy wedding table cards
paper…Look at this easy wedding table card idea she shared with me – just a table tent with a beautiful rubber stamp and an expression note attached with eyelets. We have expression notes printed with wonderful sayings,... The post Easy wedding table cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Cards
Paper Source…the perfect time to send love notes to your favorite people. Whether you’re going for funny or sweet, here are some of our favorite valentine greetings, all designed by the Paper Source team in Chicago. Just plain sweet. We love this You Are My Happy Place card because it’s sweet and…
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Butterfly Box Silhouette Recipe
Paper SourceButterfly Box by Wendy Parks / P.S. Evanston Store Butterfly Box Silhouette Materials: Persimmon 8 1/2 x 11″ Cover Chocolate 8 1/2 x 11″ Cover Chocolate 1 1/2″ Satin Ribbon Small Square Vanilla Box 3D Foam Squares Yellow Stickles Double-sided tape Tools: Silhouette Digital Cutting…
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How-to: decorative silhouette box
Meg KowieskiUsing our box mailers as a frame, this silhouette box makes a great homemade wall decoration! Choose any colors or prints, and any silhouette– here we used a bird along with a paper from our India collection. Personalize the silhouette by tracing a photo of a family member or favorite pet!…
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Luxe White Pillow Box Recipe
Paper SourceLuxe White Pillow Box Materials: Luxe White Pillow Box 1″ Black Satin Ribbon Scallops Custom Gift Tag Recipe Tips: Construct favor boxes following instructions. Wrap ribbon around box so ends meet at the center of the top of the box. Trim off any overlapping ribbon and adhere custom label over…
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DIY Moment: Photo Memory Box
Paper Source…a meaningful DIY gift. This photo box is inexpensive and easy to make, yet goes the extra mile to show Mom how much she means to you. What You’ll Need Luxe White Box Mailer – A7 Vellum Paper for Inkjet... The post DIY Moment: Photo Memory Box appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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DIY Moment: Illuminated Photo Box
Paper Source…creative way to brighten your dorm room, this illuminated photo box will do the trick! A quick and easy craft to keep your favorite photo on display all day and night. What you’ll need 30#... The post DIY Moment: Illuminated Photo Box appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: wedding cake wish box
Meg Kowieski…just the thing! This wedding cake wish box is the perfect addition to a wedding guest book table or to display on the way into the reception area. Guests can write well wishes onto small slips of paper, then open the lid... The post How-to: wedding cake wish box appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: decorative wedding favor box
Meg Kowieski…favor box. This perfect little square is quickly becoming one of our favorites to embellish. With just a few folds and double stick tape they are ready to fill with little cookies, tiny treasures, or four exquisite truffles. Here’s a great... The post How-to: decorative wedding favor box…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Flaunt 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! Shannon Barnes of Flaunt Cards founded her business before the days of e-commerce. Through everyday…
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Paper Source handmade cards
paper…live this out making handmade greeting cards for a living. If you’ve visited our stores, you’ve seen our greeting card wall full of funny, thoughtful and lovely cards. Among these you’ll find Paper Source... The post Paper Source handmade cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Employee Holiday Cards
Meg Kowieski…Row, Pasadena, Deer Park, Santa Barbara, Oakbrook, Austin. Every year, we put our store teams’ creative skills to the test with an Employee Holiday Card Contest. Over the past couple of weeks, brightly-decorated... The post Employee Holiday Cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Handmade holiday cards
paper…who submitted fantastic and original holiday card concepts, voting is going to be difficult. While we wait for votes to trickle in from our teams, we wanted to put the spotlight on a few of last year’s submissions. We hope... The post Handmade holiday cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: Father’s Day Nifty Necktie Notes
Meg Kowieski…Father’s Day. Our A2 note cards don a dapper do for this Father’s Day card. It’s the perfect way to put a smile on his face! Feeling extra crafty? Try creating yours from a box mailer. Materials Needed: Father’s Day Nifty Necktie How-to PDF Fill-in Notes Printable PDF A2...…
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Luxe White Classic Square Favor Box Recipe
Paper SourceLuxe White Classic Square Favor Box Materials: Luxe White Classic Square Favor Box 1″ Coral Satin Ribbon Bouquet Custom Gift Tag Recipe Tips: Construct favor boxes following instructions. Wrap ribbon around box so ends meet at the center of the top of the box. Trim off any overlapping ribbon…
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Paper Source How-To: Chalkboard Pencil Box
paper…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 Chalkboard Paint Teal and White Twill Ribbon... The post Paper Source How-To: Chalkboard Pencil Box appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Cake box centerpiece – baked with love
paper…boxes,” putting chenille fabric, lace trims and other vintage baubles on craft boxes to resemble frosted confections. When I came across our Flocked Cream Fine Paper, I instantly recognized it as a perfect “frosting” for a cake box. With a few other PS embellishments, what a... The post Cake box…
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DIY Keepsake Box for Mother’s Day
Pearl Plotkin…of the most special ways to show gratitude is with a thoughtful, handmade gift. This year, our in-house crafting expert, Rebecca, created a memory box for her mom to thank her. Memory boxes make a lovely gift... The post DIY Keepsake Box for Mother’s Day appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Creative gift wrapping: reusing a gift box
paper…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 Creative gift wrapping: reusing a gift box appeared first on…
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Think outside (actually inside) the box
paperNot long ago I didn’t know what a box mailer 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…
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Paper Source Launches Party in a Box
Paper Source…one, check out the Birthday Party Prep Kit here at Paper Source! With a variety of party planning essentials including tableware, decorations, hats, and more, this kit is a colorful and convenient party in a box.... The post Paper Source Launches Party in a Box appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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DIY Moment: Photo Memory Box for Dad
Meg KowieskiDIY Moments: Vol. 18 No.5 Create a photo memory box to celebrate dad this Father’s Day – it’s an easy craft that’s perfect for his office and will remind him of all your favorite memories together. What You’ll Need Assorted Circle Punches Decorative Paper Xyron 510 or Tape…
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Card Designer Spotlight X Hartland Cards
Simone Paton…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 Emily J of Hartland Cards.... The post Card Designer Spotlight X Hartland Cards…
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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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How to Display Holiday Cards
Paper Source…own holiday cards and now it’s time to sit back and relax. You know how much thought and work goes into getting those holiday cards out the door. So when the cards from friends and family come flooding into your mailbox, show them off with a fun and festive... The post How to Display Holiday Cards…
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Valentine Cards Made with Love!
Pearl Plotkin…homemade card to give to your sweetheart or bestie! We put together three easy DIY cardmaking ideas to create this Valentine’s Day – of course, there are plenty of hearts involved. Stamp and Emboss Cards Materials: Envelopes Die Cut Hearts Valentine’s... The post Valentine Cards…
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My first homemade holiday cards
paperThis year I challenged myself to make my own holiday cards – my first attempt…ever. I’ll admit, it takes a lot of time, but I’m so happy with the finished product and I know the recipients will be too. My holiday card design was inspired to by things: 1. Annie’s blog…
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Weekend Wants: Holiday Photo Cards
Meg Kowieski…Christmas card collection we all inevitably have! Whether you display yours on the fridge, in a tree shape, or on twinkle lights, you definitely want to make sure the card you send takes center stage! Here are three of our favorite new designs... The post Weekend Wants: Holiday Photo Cards appeared…
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How-to: Pretty printable place cards
Meg KowieskiI love the ease of our printable place cards, especially 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…
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Guest Post: DIY Business Cards
Paper Source…full time in digital marketing, but spends her spare time blogging over at Love Always, Audrey. I’m obsessed with Paper Source. The obsession started when I lived literally 5 minutes from the Scottsdale, AZ location, and... The post Guest Post: DIY Business Cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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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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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Everything You Need For Your Holiday Cards
Paper Source…handmade Christmas cards are your yearly tradition or you are looking for a way to make your holiday photo card stand out, Paper Source can help you find a card that captures the magic of the season. Below is what you need from start to finish to “dress” your envelope and cards with... The post…
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Get Crafty With Your Halloween Cards
mchavez…treating yourself to an evening of card making with our large selection of stickers, stamps, washi tape, colorful glitters and paper. Here are four different cards that will surely inspire you to get ghoulishly crafty for All Hallow’s Eve! Trick or Treat Card Tools & Materials: White...…
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Hip Hip Hooray for DIY Cards
Meg Kowieski…and love any excuse to send cards to anyone and everyone. This cute card making craft is just the excuse we needed to not only get crafty, but to also send a playful card for a friend’s birthday. Get the how-to below! What... The post Hip Hip Hooray for DIY Cards appeared first on Paper Source…
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Coordinating cards make a perfect package
paper…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 same... The post Coordinating cards…
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New Workshop: Making 3-D Spring Cards
Meg Kowieski…workshop to kick off spring! Fresh Folds – Spring Card Making takes place nationwide on Thursday, March 20th, 6 – 8 pm. In this class you will learn simple techniques to add dynamic folds, layers and pop-up elements to 4 cards. This vibrant collection incorporates our fresh new colors…
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Introducing NEW photo save the date cards
paper…the perfect announcement choosing from over 60 new photo card designs. Don’t have a favorite photo? We also offer beautifully designed text save the date cards that coordinate with our wedding invitations. The post Introducing NEW photo save the date cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Upcoming workshop: Artful Paper Inspired Cards
paper…Join us for: Artful Paper Inspired Cards Workshop Saturday, May 28, 2011 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (local time) Click to register! Cull inspiration from master technicians and create colorful 3D cards using... The post Upcoming workshop: Artful Paper Inspired Cards appeared first on Paper Source…
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How-to: Bunny and Chick Easter Cards
Meg Kowieski…are great as Easter cards, springtime decorations or cute paper companions for your little ones. Materials Needed: • Easter Bunny and Chick Egg Friends How-To PDF • Egg Shapes Assortment Pack • Googly Eyes • Cover Paper in Poppy and... The post How-to: Bunny and Chick Easter Cards appeared first on…
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Season’s Greetings! Holiday photo cards are here.
paper…there are more than 100 ways to show off those smiles in our 2011 Holiday Photo Card Collection. Our holiday assortment features dozens of festive styles, and new this year you can personalize... The post Season’s Greetings! Holiday photo cards are here. appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Mallaree finds the perfect wedding place cards
paperWhen the new Squirrel Place Card Kit arrived at our Brookline store I just about squealed with excitement! (I might have made the Brookline staff a little deaf.) My fiancé has had a slight obsession with squirrels since he was little (or maybe I have the obsession with his obsession?), so I thought…
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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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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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