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Introducing the Evolution Embossing Tool
paper…universal craft tool lets you die cut, emboss, and letterpress all with one lightweight and portable tool. From wedding favors and invitations to handmade cards and paper accents, here are just a few ways you can personalize your paper crafts with this incredible tool. Two... The post Introducing…
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Celebrate the Magic of the Embossing Heat Tool
Meg KowieskiTake your rubber stamp crafts to the next level with heat embossing – an amazing technique that adds dimension, texture and a professional finish. Our perfectly designed heat embossing tool melts color or clear embossing powder to enhance the look of your rubber stamped designs. Watch our…
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New Silhouette SD Digital Cutting Tool
paperI love, love, love playing with new crafting tools and am so excited that we now carry one of my absolute favorites – the Silhouette SD Digital Cutting Tool. It’s similar to a printer in shape & size and connects to your computer, but instead of printing images, it uses a tiny blade to…
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Tools & techniques: what is a Xyron?
paper…this craft tool is, we think the word “Xyron” should be in the dictionary. Until it is, we figured we’d help explain for those who haven’t had the pleasure of getting to use one. A Xyron is a machine that applies an adhesive to the backside of any paper you... The post Tools…
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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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Tools & techniques: what is a bone folder?
paper…one to a friend for fear we may never see our much-loved crafting tool again. And for good reason: a bone folder forms to the user’s hand over time, remembering your index fingers and palm after years... The post Tools & techniques: what is a bone folder? appeared first on Paper Source…
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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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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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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 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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How to Make A Custom Envelope
Paper Source…same personal touch with DIY envelopes. With the right tools, making your own envelopes is a cinch. Follow our guide to see for yourself. Things You’ll Need: Scissors Fine Paper Pencil Bone folder Envelope Template Tape... The post How to Make A Custom Envelope appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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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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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Custom Holiday Accents
Meg Kowieski…one of our favorite ways is to create a custom experience for you and your loved ones! In addition to our gift wrap (we have everything from cute critters to bold solids, to Christmas classics), you can spice up your packaging with... The post Custom Holiday Accents appeared first on Paper Source…
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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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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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How-To: Gallery Wall Series: Creating A Custom Wall
Pearl Plotkin…the friends and family that are lucky enough to visit you. One way to instantly elevate any room in your home is to create your very own custom gallery wall, and Paper Source is here to help. We have... The post How-To: Gallery Wall Series: Creating A Custom Wall appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Crafting 101: How to Make Custom Gift Bags
Paper Source…parting gifts more festive for friends and family? Making them yourself. With a simple lineup of supplies in your craft room, you can make custom gift bags to match any occasion. Use the below guide to add a... The post Crafting 101: How to Make Custom Gift Bags appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Something Sweet for Ann: A Custom Baby Shower Game
paper…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 Ann: A Custom Baby Shower Game appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: customized cubbie
Meg Kowieski…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... The post How-to: customized cubbie appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source How-To: Customized Candles
Paper Source…love this candle customization; it’s easy to do for kids and adults, and is the perfect present for the mom who loves to take a bath (consider gifting with bath oils and a good book), or for cute mantel decor. MATERIALS... The post Paper Source How-To: Customized Candles appeared first…
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Burlap Drawstring Bags Recipe
Paper Source…Bags Mini Clothespins Canning Jar Rubber Stamp Uniball Brown Ink Pen Traditional Tags Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips: Fill bags and close drawstring. Wrap strings around bag once and tie. Stamp tag and heat set ink using embossing heat tool. Write name inside jar. The post Burlap Drawstring…
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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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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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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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Chevron Birthday Party Invitation Recipe
Paper Source…Envelope Pure White Text Paper Chevron Lines Stamp Heliotrope & Eggplant Color Box Inkpads Heat Embossing Tool Glitter Alphabet Stickers Recipe Tips Dab top of stamp with one color ink and the bottom with another to create ombre affect. Use heat tool to dry and set ink. Apply... The post Chevron…
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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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Keep Calm and Cary On Card Recipe
Paper Source…Red Envelope Red Cover Paper VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White Embossing Powder Keep Calm Stamp Red Mini Check Fabric Tape 3D Foam Squares Heat Embossing Tool RecipeTips Use 3D foam squares to adhere stamped layer to card for added dimension. The post Keep Calm and Cary On Card Recipe appeared first…
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Photo Valentine Recipe
Paper Source…4 Bar Heart Note Sets Happy Valentine’s Day Stickers Valentine Tape Set Picture This Rubber Stamp Graphite Black Brilliance Pigment Inkpad Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Layer stamped frame, photo, tape and stickers onto card as desired. The post Photo Valentine Recipe appeared first…
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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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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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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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Sock Monkey Santas Card Recipe
Paper Source…Color Box Inkpads Sock Monkey Rubber Stamp Prima Press Alphabet Rubber Stamps & Holder Clear Embossing Powder X-mas Red Stickles Glitter Glue Red Polka Dots Washi Tape Santa Hat Repeat Stickers Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Use Prima Press stamp holder and letters... The post Sock Monkey…
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Happy Valentine’s Day Arrow Card Recipe
Paper Source…Inkpads Arrow & Chalkboard Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamps Clear Embossing Powder Silver Cord Golden Rod & Silver Stickles Gold UniBall Gel Pen Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Heat set using embossing heat tool. The post Happy Valentine’s Day Arrow Card Recipe appeared first…
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Mermaid Invite Recipe
Paper Source…2 1/4″ Circle Punch VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Gold Embossing Powder Mermaid Rubber Stamp Souffle Pens Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tips: Cut water and sand shapes from papers and adhere in place. Stamp mermaid slightly above water... The post Mermaid Invite Recipe appeared first on Paper Source…
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Octopus Thank You Card Recipe
Paper Source…Flat Card VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Elegant Thank You, Octopus Naturalistic and Wave Lines Rubber Stamps White, Red, Stream and Turquoise Embossing Powders Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tips: Stamp waves and sprinkle the top of the waves with Turquoise embossing powder and... The post Octopus Thank…
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Merry Christmas Pine Branch Garland Recipe
Paper Source…Box Inkpads Merry Christmas Chalkboard & Pine Branch With Berries Rubber Stamps Red Adhesive Crystals Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Trim Superfine White card to measure 4 1/4″ x 6″. Stamp and... The post Merry Christmas Pine Branch Garland Recipe appeared first on…
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Joy & Cheer Fox Card Recipe
Paper Source…& Frost White Color Box Inkpads Joy & Cheer New Year & Fox Rubber Stamps Picante & Silver Embossing Powders Uniball White Gel Pen Santa Hat Repeat Stickers Embossing Heat Tool Pencil Eraser Recipe Tips: Stamp and emboss message and fox then... The post Joy & Cheer Fox Card Recipe…
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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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Holiday Flower Card Recipe
Paper Source…A2 Flat Card Stardream Quartz Text Stardream Quartz A2 Envelope Season’s Greetings Stamp Holiday Flower Stamp Holiday Floral Glitter Wrap A2 Envelope Liner Template Pencil Scissors Versamark Ink Heat Tool Red Embossing Powder Gold Embossing Powder Liquid Pearls (Red) Tape Runner Recipe Tips…
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Spectacular Valentine Recipe
Paper Source…4 Bar Red Envelope Black Color Box Inkpad Glasses Rubber Stamp Heart Sparkle Gem Stickers Foam Squares Transparent Tape Black & White Baker’s Twine Soft Grip Knife & Cutting Mat Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp and heat set glasses. Carefully cut out the... The post Spectacular…
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Spectacular Valentine Recipe
Paper Source…Envelope Paper Bag Cover Glasses Rubber Stamp Charcoal Color Box Chalk Inkpad Coral Text Weight Paper Red & White Baker’s Twine Enamel Heart Stickers Transparent Tape Soft Grip Knife & Cutting Mat Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp glasses. Carefully cut out the “lenses”…
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Jar of Hearts Card Recipe
Paper Source…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 emboss jar shape before adhering gold heart stickers in place. Tie twine... The…
