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Holiday card making ideas
Meg Kowieski…card making! But with the hustle and bustle of the season, the task can seem daunting. Luckily, with a little imagination I’ve discovered a few ways to embellish cards that are quick and easy. For example, what’s easier than peeling and sticking? Decorative... The post Holiday card…
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How-to: halloween wreath card
Meg Kowieski…presto-change-o… a spooktacular Halloween card is born! When I find a technique or idea that I love, I use it for all types of occasions throughout the year by making simple changes to the design. This card is super... The post How-to: halloween wreath card appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: cupcake birthday card
Meg Kowieski…card or invitation. With this birthday card, we repeated the punch using the cupcake cutouts to create impact with lettering. In addition to the cutouts, you can also use the negative spaces left by the hole punch to create little peekaboo windows into the... The post How-to: cupcake birthday card…
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How-to: cozy snowman holiday card
Meg Kowieski…your own festive snow-people to use as holiday cards or gift tags. We love this snowman’s happy smile and glittery scarf and mittens so much that we’ve featured him in our blog last week and also in our... The post How-to: cozy snowman holiday card appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: new home greeting card
paper…extra special handmade card to their new address. To honor this significant life step I went with the theme, “Moving on up!”. With a few easy cuts I was able to create a fun pop-up, and heat embossing provided realistic... The post How-to: new home greeting card appeared first on Paper…
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Paper Source Special Event: Holiday Card Making
paper…ever Holiday Card Making Girls Night Out! Get your creative juices flowing while you play with our new holiday rubber stamps, punches, cards and glitter – leave the mess with us and take home all sorts of great ideas. The event is this Thursday, October 1, so call your... The post Paper Source…
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2009 holiday card contest winners – store submissions
paper…Holiday Card Contest submissions from a few of our stores. We think you will find these soooo amazing and inspiring that if you haven’t already sent cards for the holidays, a brilliant handmade New Year’s card may be just the ticket! –Linda PS colors:... The post 2009 holiday card…
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2009 holiday card contest winner – website submissions
paper…to our 2009 Holiday Card Contest! Below you will find some of our customers’ homemade holiday cards that were web submissions, separate from the store submissions (to be featured soon). We’re sure these will make you ooh and ahh,... The post 2009 holiday card contest winner –…
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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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My first homemade holiday cards
paper…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 entry about the Halloween... The post My first…
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How-to: rocket party invitation
Meg Kowieski…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 first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper monsters kids craft project
paper…asked me to come up with a fun project she could do with her students for Halloween. When I think Halloween, I think monsters, which led to these colorful paper monsters. The basic shapes are made from circle cards,... The post Paper monsters kids craft project appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Thanksgiving ideas: grateful boxes
Meg Kowieski…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 on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: chocolate puppy favor box
Meg Kowieski…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 appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Favorites: India rubber stamps
Meg Kowieski…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 first on Paper Source Blog.
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This weekend: a first look at the new at-home letterpress machine!
paper…to see the brand new at-home Letterpress Machine! We are so excited about this amazing table top machine that allows you to make your very own letterpress cards. Paper Source is one... The post This weekend: a first look at the new at-home letterpress machine! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: moving announcement postcards
paper…time around I wanted to send a creative handmade moving announcement to my friends and family to let them know my new address, instead of another mass email. In playing around with some of my favorite materials,... The post How-to: moving announcement postcards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How to tie a bow
Meg Kowieski…wonderful skill to have for gift wrapping, card making, and more. We love our double-faced satin ribbon for tying a bow – it’s silky and flexible, and always looks amazing…but you can use almost any ribbon type with these instructions.... The post How to tie a bow appeared first on…
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5 steps to perfect rubber stamping
paper…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 projects. Give it a... The post 5 steps to perfect rubber stamping appeared…
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Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
paper…Father’s day card (this technique is great for a kid’s or baby’s room too). Start with our nifty 3-D craft letters, colored paper and some large photos printed on superfine white text weight paper. Our superfine paper works great with inkjet printers, and the... The post Happy Father’s…
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How-to: monogram gift tags
Meg Kowieski…paper and cards is a great way to personalize a gift. These monogram gift tags can be made from any kind of paper, whether solid color paper, decorative paper, even an old postcard or last year’s holiday cards! We’ve shown gift tags where the letter is added to... The post How-to:…
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Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Save-the-Dates
paper…files) for creating unique “Save the Date” cards for all your guests? Look no further, because we have created the perfect class for you! You’ll get to walk away with samples of each project and the inspiration to... The post Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Save-the-Dates appeared…
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Homemade personalized stationery
paper…and adding their name you are honoring their personality and creating a one-of-a-kind gift. A stationery set can be as simple as a collection of note cards and envelopes, but by adding other letter writing components... The post Homemade personalized stationery appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: adorable turkey placecards
paper…her own special holiday cards and decorations. She visited us recently on our Grand Opening Day in search of a Thanksgiving placecard idea, perhaps a twist on our classic Turkey Placecard Kit. Along with my fellow associate, Calla, I had some fun concocting... The post How-to: adorable turkey…
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How-to: robot cupcake topper
Meg Kowieski…aren’t just for cards or invitations— here we use them as super easy cupcake toppers. Create your own look or theme– works great with almost any medium or small sized stamp. These are a perfect pair with our robot invites. 1. Choose a rubber stamp and ink... The post How-to: robot…
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Welcome to the P.S. blog!
paperThe post Welcome to the P.S. blog! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Rubber stamping my way through my wedding!
paper…theme 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…
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Idea: inspired holiday party placemats
paper…by inspiring ideas every day. We recently had our annual office Holiday Party. To get everyone in the holiday spirit, we asked team members from around the organization to design placemats to be used at each... The post Idea: inspired holiday party placemats appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: new years party hats
Meg Kowieski…activities for your family, you must make these glittery gold New Years party hats! CBS 2 Chicago (click to view) even featured them as a fun way to get kids involved at New Years. You could, of course, use this party hat... The post How-to: new years party hats appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Celebrating winter solstice
Meg Kowieski…2010 issue of Country Living featuring our Paper Doves. Their use of these simple decorations is so beautiful and creative, bringing life to the paper birds. Makes me wish I had antique bird cages of my own.... The post Celebrating winter solstice appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Packaging ideas for little treats
Meg Kowieski…warm as the weather turns so cold or the yummy smells coming from the oven. We’ve found lots of festive ways to package little treats with our favor boxes, box mailers and cellophane bags. These adorable... The post Packaging ideas for little treats appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Tree decorating idea safe for kids & pets
Meg Kowieski…all kinds of fun for little ones, but means constant monitoring for you. Last year Noquet joined our family and now just a year old, she is still all puppy. In decorating our Christmas tree, I wanted to... The post Tree decorating idea safe for kids & pets appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Fave holiday gifts — loco for luchas
paper…– a theatrical, acrobatic and campy form of Mexican wrestling. I was a luchador for Halloween, I own masks for spontaneous late-night wrestling with friends, and last year, I saw a live match at the Plaza... The post Fave holiday gifts — loco for luchas appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: origami paper wreath
Meg Kowieski…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 to hang on doors and... The post How-to: origami paper wreath appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How to tie a square knot
Meg Kowieski…less ribbon and works great if you’re shipping wrapped packages (bows can get crushed in the mail). The instructions below will teach you how to tie a knot using our double-faced satin ribbon. Don’t forget, always... The post How to tie a square knot appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Crafts for Christmas: paper stockings
Meg Kowieski…co-workers. Hung from a hutch and flanked by other holiday paper decorations, it’s a treat to walk into our area each day greeted by such a festive scene. These personalized Christmas stockings are... The post Crafts for Christmas: paper stockings appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Personalized gift wrap as seen on the Today Show & InStyle Magazine
Meg Kowieski…to personalize wrapping paper for the recipient was clever – and so did NBC’s Today Show (click to view), who picked up the feature as a segment on their December 2nd... The post Personalized gift wrap as seen on the Today Show & InStyle Magazine appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Christmas tree at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Meg Kowieski…Garden Wonderland Express exhibit. What a great way to kick off the holiday season! The whole experience was a thrill – we entered the gardens through a secret gate in the dark of night. Arriving at... The post Christmas tree at the Chicago Botanic Garden 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: gingerpaper advent calendar
Meg Kowieski…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 post How-to: gingerpaper advent calendar appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Thankful for YOU!
paper…It has been a year of big economic challenges, which have required all of us to use extra ingenuity to make ends meet. As a company, we have done some tough belt tightening to ensure that we would stay healthy and be able to grow.... The post Thankful for YOU! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Find us in your favorite holiday magazines!
Meg Kowieski…product featured in the press this holiday season! The fun part about seeing our products in these wonderful magazines are the great ideas their creative teams come up with on their own – often with new... The post Find us in your favorite holiday magazines! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Decorating kraft letters
paper…a friend who has everything. I came up with the idea of making him a set of decorative kraft letters in his initials. Although I’ve used glitter to decorate these in the past, I wanted to try a new technique that would create... The post Decorating kraft letters appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Charleston Wedding: Part 2
paper…to leverage colors from her inspiration print, she used Sapphire cardstock to create a custom piece that would hold all of the items in her invitation suite. She backed her printed invitations with the featured Italian... The post Charleston Wedding: Part 2 appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Frosty!
paper…to create a rather debonair pair for the holidays. I’d like you to meet my Mr. and Mrs. Frosty! I’ve used just a few things to make my festive, dimensional characters. I started with our die-cut snowman (or... The post Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Frosty! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: thanksgiving turkey party favors
Meg Kowieski…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 post How-to: thanksgiving turkey party favors appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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This weekend: free Holiday Open House at Paper Source!
paper…we’re giving you an opportunity to do “make & take” projects so you get hands-on experience learning some of our favorite decorating tricks. The best part – it’s... The post This weekend: free Holiday Open House at Paper Source! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Charleston Wedding: Part 1
paper…away long ago when we were in elementary school. What an amazing surprise to find that over the years Sarah has become a wonderfully talented crafter and has fallen in love with Paper Source. In April of this year Sarah got... The post Charleston Wedding: Part 1 appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
