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Workshop: DIY Calendar
Meg Kowieski…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 gem... The post Workshop: DIY Calendar appeared first on…
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How-to: gingerpaper advent calendar
Meg KowieskiAdvent 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…
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The perfect DIY calendar
paper…anyone on your list, including those hard to shop for folks?! Well, our new 2012 DIY Calendar is perfect! With 12 months to work with and a manageable size, all you need is inspiration… and a little time to create! And,... The post The perfect DIY calendar appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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The little calendar that could
Meg Kowieski…ways to do calendars. Last year, we launched our first wall art calendar, a large-scale poster display of gorgeous saturated color. This year, we had a “paper engineering” brainstorm to come up with a fun new take on a monthly calendar– we... The post The little calendar that could…
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From Calendar to Desk Accessories
Meg KowieskiDIY Moments: Vol. 16 No. 4 Our new Wrapping Paper Calendar makes a huge statement on the wall but it also has endless paper craft possibilities! Kickstart your crafternoon with a few ideas that will transform your calendar into 3 easy, yet stylish, desk accessories. Learn how below! What…
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How To: DIY Advent Calendar
paper…tradition of going out to a store and buying each kid their own Advent calendar to count down the days until Christmas. Midwest Living has done this tradition one better with their fun DIY Advent calendar created with a... The post How To: DIY Advent Calendar appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Introducing… our 2011 calendar collection!
Meg KowieskiFor the design team, working on the Paper Source calendar collection is a true joy and 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…
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Paper Source How-To: Calendar Stickers
Meg KowieskiAdd easy reminders and fun pops of color with these DIY stickers; perfect for any Paper Source calendar! MATERIALS How-To PDF Stickers Template 1.25″ round labels (Optional) Patterned Washi Tape INSTRUCTIONS Download the How-To and Template PDFs. Print the stickers onto sheets of 1.25″…
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A calendar to use, reuse and share!
Meg Kowieski…and compact all at the same time has deepened. New to our calendar lineup for 2011, the Paper Source Postcard Calendar truly is the best of both worlds, merging form and function, all in a fun little package! The... The post A calendar to use, reuse and share! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Re-using Your PS Wall Art Calendar
Meg Kowieski…of the very first decorative papers that I bought at Paper Source long ago. Chances are, if you’re reading our blog, you might have a bit of this problem yourself! I found myself recently in a dilemma with last... The post Re-using Your PS Wall Art Calendar appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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A new take on the essential grid calendar
Meg KowieskiWe’ve all had them and we’ve all used them. The free calendars that businesses often give away each year (think your local bank or dry cleaners) become a necessity when trying to collect a family’s activities all in one place. Yet the part we all most appreciate about these freebees is the grid, not…
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Weekend Wants: 2015 Calendars
Paper Source…fresh start, and our Paper Source calendars make it easy. Here are a few of our favorites (and they’re all exclusive to Paper Source!). The Classic. Our Great Big Calendar is the ultimate in clean design and simple... The post Weekend Wants: 2015 Calendars appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Behind-The-Scenes: 2014 Paper Source Calendars
paper…would have to pause for a moment and think before answering. For 4 months of the year, 100% of their focus was on on 2014 dates and holidays! This is the most challenging and exciting time of the year... The post Behind-The-Scenes: 2014 Paper Source Calendars appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Small Cello Bags Recipe
Paper SourceSmall Cello Bags Materials: Small Cello Bags Black & White Chevron Washi Tape Gold Dot Washi Tape Recipe Tips: Fill cello bags and fold down tops. Secure with washi tape. The post Small Cello Bags Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Small Cello Bags Recipe
Paper SourceSmall Cello Bags Materials: Small Cello Bags Medium Metal Rim Tags Black & White Baker’s Twine Chalkboard Thank You Stickers Recipe Tips: Fill cello bags with treats. Trim existing string off of tag and thread tag onto black and white baker’s twine. Wrap twine around bag and secure…
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Spotlight: Calendars + Gift Card Sweepstakes
Meg Kowieski…us, its getting your calendar! We’re going to take you through the steps of prepping your planner for the year ahead, and how you can win a $200 gift card PLUS your favorite Paper Source calendar! Step 1: Pick your favorite! Paper Source... The post Spotlight: Calendars + Gift Card Sweepstakes…
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How to Upcycle Your 2015 Calendars & Planners
Meg Kowieski…month on my calendar, I am always excited, not just at the prospect of it being a new year, but also for the opportunity to buy a cute new calendar and planner. While Paper Source has me covered when it comes to beautiful products to... The post How to Upcycle Your 2015 Calendars & Planners…
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Thank You Letterpress Card with Small Letterpress Card
Paper Source…You with Small Card Materials: Persimmon A2 Flat Card Persimmon Place Cards Shimmer A2 Envelope Color Box Platinum Inkpad Tools: Letterpress Machine Recipe Tips & Techniques: Try printing on place cards, hang tags, gift tags and other small items! The post Thank You Letterpress Card with Small…
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One Calendar, Twelve Masterpeices
Paper Source…stores looking for the most beautiful calendar to organize your life with. Once you find the perfect one, you can’t wait to hang it on your wall to marvel at all year long. Sadly, you only get to look at each picture for one... The post One Calendar, Twelve Masterpeices appeared first on…
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Mark your calendar: Special Earth Day Event
paper…love of unique gift wrapping. For me, half the fun of giving gifts is finding creative ways to present them! During the holidays I was so crazy for our Great Big Desk Calendar that I decided to purchase two.... The post Mark your calendar: Special Earth Day Event appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Meet The Makers: PS Design Team
Simone PatonOne of our largest design launches each year is our calendar and planner collection. August marks the first month in our Academic Planners and Calendars, so we thought this was the perfect time for you to meet the artists behind the designs: our fantastic and fun Paper Source Design team. Find out…
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Top 15 of 2015
Meg KowieskiSuperfine Soft White Printable Place Cards | 2. Flip Flop Bracelets | 3. Paper Source Great Big Calendar | 4. Paper Source Wall Art Calendar | 5. Custom Stamp Gift Box | 6. Circle Monogram Custom Stamp | 7. Pure White Printable Place Cards | 8. Rifle Paper…
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Sign Up For January Workshops
Paper Source…by crafting and making friends! Our January workshops lineup has everything you need to get organized and get organized. From making your own calendar to using materials from your recycle bin, we have something everyone will love. We even have a camp for the kids. Read below for... The post Sign…
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Meet the Maker: Cavallini & Co.
Paper Source…& Co. are continually inspired by the iconic prints and paper ephemera of the Cavallini Archives. They offer a range of gift items and calendar products featuring vintage maps, celestial charts, botanical prints, and more that will give your home or desk a certain je ne sais quoi. Founder…
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Behind the Design: From Concept to Creation
Paper Source…in-house designers take that to a whole new level. They are the creative geniuses behind the beautiful designs on our Paper Source planner and calendar covers, so we asked them how they get inspired and create design magic every day.... The post Behind the Design: From Concept to Creation appeared…
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Holiday Craft Contest Winners
paper…thrilled to announce the winners of the Paper Source Holiday Crafting Contest! Drum roll, please… Décor Category #1 – Homemade Advent Calendar #2 – Friends-giving Tablescape #3 – Woodland Winter-land Garland Wrapping Category #1 – Shipping a Sweet Surprise #2 –…
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Something Sweet for Ann: A Touching Baby Shower Tradition
paper…extra sweet at Ann’s shower because it was something played at her mom’s baby shower when she was pregnant with Ann. We created a calendar with dates surrounding Ann’s due date – each guest wrote their name on the date on which they thought Ann’s baby would be born....…
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How-to: origami paper wreath
Meg KowieskiHere is a fun way to make use of leftover paper, gift wrap scraps or this year’s old calendar pages, while also getting into the holiday spirit – make an origami paper wreath! With just a few folds it’s really simple and fun. Surprisingly sturdy, these wreath decorations are lovely…
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Paper Source Workshop: Halloween Deadcorations
paper…throw a spook-tacular party! This year we decided to dedicate an entire workshop to fabulous and festive Halloween Deadcorations. Mark your calendar for our workshop on Saturday, October 10th. We will teach you to make frighteningly fun party decorations including coffin invitations, spider-webbed…
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Burlap Treat Bag & Hang Tag Recipe
Paper Source…& 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 & Hang Tag Recipe appeared first…
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Be Mine Banner Card Recipe
Paper Source…A2 Mint Flat Card Coral & Superfine White Cover Papers A2 Coral Envelope Coral & Scarlet Color Box Inkpads Be Mine & Small Solid Heart Rubber Stamps Small Glue Dots Lace Paper Tape Red Adhesive Crystals Flag Hole Punch Red & White Baker’s Twine Clothespin Embossing Heat Tool…
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Photo Ornaments Recipe
Paper Source…Stamp Clear Embossing Powder Xmas Red Stickles Glitter Glue Silver Glitter Tape Foam Squares Small Glue Dots Red & White Baker’s Twine Chalkboard Holiday Greetings Circle Stickers Large and Small Metal Rim Tags Embossing Heat Tool Photos sized... The post Photo Ornaments Recipe appeared…
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Kindergarten craft day!
paperOnce each year, I take a day of vacation and visit a grade school in my small hometown in Central Illinois. My husband and I are both from this small community of farmers and commuters, and have deep roots and relationships. My mother-in-law is a kindergarten teacher at one of the local grade…
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Back to School: Free Tech Wallpaper Downloads
Paper Source…making back to school even more fun with free downloads of our exclusive Paper Source designs! We picked three of our favorite designs from our calendars for you to use as backgrounds on your phone and desktop. Enjoy this free perk – our way of making your tech a little more beautiful! …
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Deck the Halls with Holiday Crafts!
Paper Source…and bright this holiday season with one of our festive craft kits. These decorations are both fun and festive! Our garlands, wreaths, and advent calendars will add a splash of Christmas color to any room and are perfect for holiday entertaining. Beautiful Banners Hang our classic Merry Christmas…
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Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Alanna
paper…Designer Alanna. Since her early days as an invitation designer in our stores, Alanna has designed a number of Paper Source products like our calendars and stationery. But Alanna is also instrumental in bringing designs to our website for you to customize,... The post Behind the design: 10 questions…
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Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Karen
paper…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 design: 10 questions with PS Designer Karen appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Girls Night Out: Renew, Reuse, Recycle!
paper…with caring for the planet, in this years Girl’s Night Out: Renew, Reuse, Recycle! It’s the perfect combination of our classic crafting with a twist – using reclaimed catalogs, calendars and other papers to... The post Girls Night Out: Renew, Reuse, Recycle! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Easy Gift Wrapping Guide
Paper SourceThey say the best gifts come in small packages, but we believe the best gifts come in beautifully wrapped packages! After all, if the giver has taken the time and care to wrap to perfection, what’s inside is bound to delight. This holiday season, take a few extra moments to wrap your…
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My Planner, My Plan Series: Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co
Paper Source…Ambassador: Anna Bond As co-founder and Creative Director of Rifle Paper Co, Anna Bond, has perfected her organization routine successfully taking a small business in her apartment to an internationally recognized brand. Known for her signature hand painted illustrations of vibrant floral patterns…
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Must-haves for the Classroom
Meg Kowieski…people who Do Something Creative Every Day – whether it’s making a school subject more relatable or decorating their classrooms on a small budget, we admire the application of their thoughtful creative processes! Undoubtedly, teacher’s have an extremely difficult job and at Paper…
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40 Silhouette Invite Recipe
Paper Source…Enclosure Chartreuse 8 1/2 x 11″ Cover Luxe White 8 1/2 x 11″ Cover Night 8 1/2 x 11″ Cover Silhouette White Adhesive Vinyl Small Zot Dots Tools: Silhouette Digital Cutting Tool Ruler Soft Grip Knife and Cutting Mat or 8.5″ Guillotine Trimmer Recipe Tips & Techniques:...…
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Baby Announcement Silhouette Recipe
Paper Source…Announcement Silhouette Materials: Poppy 8 1/2 x 11″ Cover Clover 8 1/2 x 11″ Text Peacock 8 1/2 x 11″ Text Clover #10 Envelopes Small Zot Dots Tools: Silhouette Digital Cutting Tool Recipe Tips & Techniques: Animals were scanned from our Animal Wrapping Paper The post Baby…
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Butterfly Box Silhouette Recipe
Paper Source…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 Tool Scissors Recipe Tips & Techniques:…
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Rustic Burlap Ribbon Wreath Recipe
Paper Source…Step-by-Step This project uses 2 rolls of burlap ribbon – one for an outer layer and the other for an inner layer. Gather and hot glue one layer of burlap ribbon in small sections. Adhere this first layer... The post Rustic Burlap Ribbon Wreath Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Day of the Dead Party Invite Recipe
Paper SourceDay of the Dead Party Invite Materials Black A7 Flat Card Fuchsia A7 Envelope Gravel Text Paper Sugar Skull Stamp Small Rose Outline Stamp Black and White Cover Paper White Embossing Powder Clear Embossing Powder Versamark or White Ink Assorted Ink Colors (Pink and Sunflower used here) Tape runner…
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Woven Paper Easter Greeting Recipe
Paper Source…Cover Paper Happy Easter Rubber Stamp Coral Color Box Inkpad Real Estate Sign Paper Punch Clear Embossing Powder Heat Embossing Tool Foam Squares Small Glue Dots Recipe Tips Cut strips of paper measuring approximately 1/2″ x 4″ and layer... The post Woven Paper Easter Greeting Recipe…
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Snow Globe Jars Card Recipe
Paper Source…Snow Globe Jar & Joy & Cheer New Year Rubber Stamps Picante & Lettuce Embossing Powders Silver Halo Mix Glitter Neutral PH Adhesive PVA Small Glue Dots Red & White Baker’s Twine Uniball Red Pen Embossing Heat Tool Large... The post Snow Globe Jars Card Recipe appeared first on…
