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How-to: Back-to-school lunch labels
Meg Kowieski…personalized labels. Run our large circle labels through the printer with our print template or write each name by hand. An adorable back-to-school design that is great for single lunches or an entire classroom! Materials Needed: • Back-To-School Lunch Labels How-To PDF • Red 4″ Round Labels…
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Fall Wreath Round Up
Meg Kowieski…our new Burlap Wreath Kit for a touch of rustic chic. The crisp, geometric leaf shape in a combination of burlap, glitter paper and metallic paper creates amazing volume and texture — perfect for your front door or favorite... The post Fall Wreath Round Up appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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New PDF templates for printable labels
paperOur printable labels are popular with Paper Source customers because their uses are endless. They make lovely mailing labels, but can just as easily be used for names on school cubbies, card making, or perfecting a scrapbook. You can even achieve total organization for your pretty as a picture…
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Label it
Meg Kowieski…finding easy ways to be creative! Labels and stickers are a perfect blend of the two because they satisfy the urge to get organized in a creative way. Here are a few fun ways we at Paper Source like to use labels and stickers. School/Office In school... The post Label it appeared first on Paper…
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Paper Source How-To: Calendar Stickers
Meg Kowieski…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″ round labels. Peel and stick as desired to organize your schedule.... The post Paper…
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Easy Drink Coaster
paper…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 first on Paper…
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Easter Treat Bag Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials White Treat Bags Lime Green Paper Grass Your Favorite Stickers 1.25″ Round Labels in Poppy, Pool & Blossom Tissue Paper Recipe Tips Use the eraser end of a pencil to create white polka dots and use an embossing heat tool to dry ink if necessary.</p The post Easter Treat Bag…
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How-to: Dressy Paper Parasols
Meg Kowieski…ease with our latest how-to! Materials Needed: Polka Dot Paper Parasols How-to PDF Red & White Paper Straws Polka Dots Origami Paper Pack 4″ Round Labels in various colors Text Weight paper in various colors 2... The post How-to: Dressy Paper Parasols appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: Garland of thanks
Meg Kowieski…Thanks How-To PDF • Printable Label Template • Turkey Shapes Pack • Paper Wraphia in Natural • Superfine Soft White 2.5″ Round Printable Labels • Small Die Cut Fall Leaves • 1/8″ Hole Punch • Transparent Tape • Scissors Instructions: 1. Using the Printable Label Template,... The…
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Pineapple Invite Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A7 Clover Flat Card A7 Curry Envelope Paper Bag Text Paper Clover Cover Paper Curry Oval Sticker Labels Scallops Rubber Stamp Lime Pastel ColorBox Chalk Inkpad 2 1/4″ Circle Punch Recipe Tips Print and trim Paper Bag invite layer to 6 3/4″ w x 4 3/4″ h. Adhere to Clover…
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How To Make Paper Book Covers
Paper Source…Book Covers Create a new look for school books and your personal library by making book covers from decorative paper or wrapping paper. Stickers or labels can be used as the binding and gives you a place to add a title. Sure to bring back memories of grade school days! Your... The post How To Make…
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White Fold Over Treat Bags Recipe
Paper SourceWhite Fold Over Treat Bags Materials: White Fold Over Treat Bags 1″ Mint Satin Ribbon Mr & Mrs Custom Gift Tag Labels Recipe Tips: Fill bags and fold down tops. Cut a length of ribbon to fit around height of bag. Wrap ribbon around bag so ends meet at the center of the front of... The post…
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How To Make a Birthday Banner
Paper Source…banner is the perfect decoration for birthday parties, showers, anniversaries, receptions, welcome homes, graduations and much more! Printable labels make lettering a breeze, but you can also hand write your phrase (we recommend practicing on a plain sheet of paper first to get your lettering…
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New Bar & Bat Mitzvah Invitations!
paper…invitations let you build anticipation for an incredible life event. Create a stylish custom invitation, then add perfectly coordinated custom labels and gift tags to honor the occasion with something truly unique. Click on the photo above to see our selection... The post New Bar & Bat Mitzvah…
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How-to: Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Badge
Meg Kowieski…you’ve created yourself! Our four leaf clover die cut shapes make it easy to wear some flair. Simply layer shapes, print and stick the labels and finish off with a glittery accent. Simple enough to make for all your friends. Lucky... The post How-to: Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Badge…
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How-to: camp stationery
Meg KowieskiBefore the kids head off to summer camp, squeeze in some craft time to create this camp stationery set. Note cards, envelopes, address labels and postage stamps are all neatly packed inside a little backpack, which you can add to their favorite stuffed animal! Kids will have a fun time making their…
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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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Creativity Box, DIY Fun at Home!
Paper SourceWe want you to craft with us all year round with our newest Creativity Box. Every quarter, we will be offering a subscription with DIY kits for both kids and adults featuring at-home DIY kits curated by our in-house Craft Workshop Team! We will kick off the first curated Spring Creativity Box with…
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Valentine card making recipes – yummy!
Meg Kowieski…from the Buying team, and some talented creative work from the Crafting team, taking that inspiration and bringing it to life, we have our next round of card making “recipes”! Have fun and do something creative for Valentine’s Day! — Cindy PS colors: persimmon &... The…
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How-to: rocket party invitation
Meg Kowieski…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 into an... The post How-to: rocket party invitation appeared…
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Luxe White Pillow Box Recipe
Paper Source…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 ends to secure ribbon in... The post Luxe White Pillow Box Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Luxe White Classic Square Favor Box Recipe
Paper Source…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 ends... The post Luxe White Classic Square Favor Box Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Highland Park (IL) inspiration: Bridal shower invitation suite
paper…idea. She had a particular color scheme in mind – Poppy and Pool – and wanted our help coming up with a cool idea. As we walked past the printable label sheets, I saw our decorative scissors... The post Highland Park (IL) inspiration: Bridal shower invitation suite appeared first on Paper Source…
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Elevate Your Egg Decorating
Rebecca Burick…for new ways to make the tradition of decorating Easter eggs new, exciting and not to mention, cute! This year is no different, so we’ve rounded up 6 ways to elevate your egg decorating this Easter with a crafty twist! Gilding Flakes Use gilding flakes to foil your eggs for a luxe... The…
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11 Favorite New Products for The Fall Season
mchavezWe’re always on the search for new products to surprise and delight our customers. Paper Source’s Chief Merchant, Patrick Priore rounded up 11 of his favorite new picks that are sure to make the fall season a lot more special! 1. Pumpkin Spice Tea A Paper Source exclusive, this pumpkin spice tea…
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Our 10 Favorite Back to School Items!
Pearl Plotkin…slowly approaching. Luckily, there’s the exciting activity of finding all of your school supplies and organizational items to start the year off right. We rounded up 10 of our favorites that will surely have... The post Our 10 Favorite Back to School Items! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Mistletoe Card Recipe
Paper Source…VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Mistletoe & Wishing You Merry Christmas Rubber Stamps White & Lettuce Embossing Powders 1/2″ Squeeze Punch Rounded Corner Black and White Baker’s Twine Uniball White Gel Pen Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Trim Persimmon flat card to 4″ x... The…
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Heart Balloons Card Recipe
Paper Source…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 on Paper Source Blog.
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Glittery Winter Tree Card Recipe
Paper Source…Inkpad Fantasy Tree Rubber Stamp Gold Embossing Powder Gold Halo Mix Glitter Platinum, Golden Rod & Diamond Stickles 1/2″ Squeeze Punch Rounded Corner 1/4″ Super Tape Neutral PH Adhesive PVA Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Trim Silver... The post Glittery Winter Tree Card Recipe…
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Behind the design: Paper Source Craft Design
paperRounding out our feature on the Paper Source Design Team are the wonderful ladies who lead our craft, kit and sample creation. And, man, do these gals rock! Maria and Estella (pictured at left and center) are the early birds in the Design Area. We are so lucky to enter our space each morning to...…
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Inspired by sunflowers
Meg Kowieski…kit to celebrate one of our all-time favorite blooms, the sunflower. At Paper Source, from the moment we decide on a kit concept, we begin the rounds of brainstorming, sampling and prototyping that make up the creative process. After investigating different varieties of sunflowers (there are more...…
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Decking the halls and the tree
paperFrom 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…
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How-to: button baby banner
Meg KowieskiWelcome baby with a banner that’s cute as a button! You can easily customize the colors using any combination of our circle cards and labels. Further personalize by changing the message on the banner – use baby names or special greetings. Makes for great nursery décor too! –Annie…
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How-to: tweet mother’s day card
Meg Kowieski…Our adorable chick mother’s day card is perfect for a new mom, or change the message and give it to any special mother. Made from mostly labels, this card is easy to make and is even a card kids can make for mom with... The post How-to: tweet mother’s day card appeared first on Paper…
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How-to: thanksgiving turkey party favors
Meg Kowieski…Pocketbook Favor Boxes into just about every kind of animal, so we knew we had to try a turkey for a fun Thanksgiving party favor! With just paper, labels, and tape or glue, these favors are super easy to put together. If you’re having little ones over to your house this Thanksgiving,... The…
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Paper Source Thanksgiving Traditions
Paper Source…and being with loved ones is what makes the holidays so special. Traditions, though, are what keep the memories of the holiday season alive year round. We went around the Paper Source HQ in Chicago, and asked our team members what their Thanksgiving traditions were. Read on to... The post Paper…
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Paper Covered Lampshade Recipe
Paper Source…paper covered lampshade is to use an existing white lampshade form. This is also helpful because an existing form already has a flame resistant coating. The instructions below can be applied to a round, conical or square... The post Paper Covered Lampshade Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Décor
Paper SourceValentine’s Day is the perfect time to add some lovely touches to your home décor; here are some of our favorite picks that are great enough to display year-round. (Psst! They’re all brand new!) Awesome color. This colorblock You Are So Awesome Tea Towel is bright and fun, and features…
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Paper Source How-To: Mother’s Day Wreath
Meg KowieskiWe’ve found a great way to show mom some love easily using a pre-existing kit plus a few extra supplies! So get crafting this Mother’s Day and give mom something she can display year-round! MATERIALS Love You Mom Banner How-To Love You Mom Banner Template Succulent Wreath Kit Printer…
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Spotlight: The Forest Feast
Meg KowieskiOur buying department at Paper Source sees a lot of really great books year-round, but one in particular had more than a few people sneaking the book away to turn the pages. The Forest Feast is a captivating cookbook from Erin Gleeson, formerly of the James Beard Foundation and The New York Times…
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Holiday Hiring at Paper Source!
Meg KowieskiJust like at the North Pole, Paper Source gears up for the holiday season year-round. …OK, maybe not ALL year, but it’s true that our buyers start scouring for the best goodies a year in advance, and final touches and planning for our holiday season take place well before the season…
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Paper Mache Bowls Recipe
Paper SourcePaper Mache Bowls Materials: Decorative Paper Methyl Cellulose Glue Circle Punches Paste Brush or Foam Brush Balloons Step-by-Step Use circle punches to punch 20-30 circles of a decorative paper. Blow up balloons, but keep slightly under-inflated so they are soft. On a piece of scrap paper, brush…
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Paper Party Hats Recipe
Paper SourcePaper Party Hats Materials: Decorative Paper Solid Paper Dinner plate to trace Scissors Super Tacky Tape Ribbon Step-by-Step Cut 9″ circles from decorative patterned paper and solid paper – either using a circle cutter or a dinner plate. For smaller hats for kids, cut 7″ or…
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Happy New Year Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Gravel Folded Card A6 Antique Gold Flat Card Superfine White Cover Silver Glitter Paper Lokta Metallic Gold Fine Paper A6 Shimmer Silver Envelope VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Budmo Happy New Year Rubber Stamp Silver Embossing Powder 1″ Circle & 2 1/4″ Circle Hole Punches…
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Fox Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Curry Folded Card A6 Persimmon Envelope Chocolate Cover Paper Moss, Chartreuse & Superfine White Cover Papers 2 1/4″ Circle Punch Orange & Chestnut Color Box Inkpads Clear Embossing Powder Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tips Use circle punch to create treetops and cut hills…
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Nautical Treat Bag Recipe
Paper SourceNautical Treat Bag Materials: White Fold Over Treat Bags Red & White Twill Ribbon Nautical Circle Stickers Recipe Tip: Wrap ribbon around bag and secure in place using stickers. The post Nautical Treat Bag Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Card Designer Spotlight: Good Juju Ink
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! Juliana, sparked by her longtime love of cards and candid advice took her journey full circle from Paper…
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DIY Moment: Paper Bowls
Paper SourceUse fine paper from around the world to make bowls like an artisan. Choose the color and pattern you want to match the surrounding decor, and create the perfect trinket dish to hold jewelry, office supplies, and more. Tools and Materials: Assorted fine paper Circle punch Mod Podge Glue brush Cup…