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Crafts for Christmas: paper stockings
Meg Kowieski…I made Christmas stockings for each of my department 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…
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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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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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Paper Source Special Event: Holiday Card Making
paper…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 Special Event: Holiday Card Making appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Our paper dolls are ready for Halloween!
paper…that our paper dolls had classic style and would probably choose traditional Halloween costumes…if they could talk, that is. So I made a Halloween costume collection that included a witch, mummy, ghost, pumpkin... The post Our paper dolls are ready for Halloween! appeared first on Paper Source…
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Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table
paper…addition to a fun opportunity for you to spend an evening with friends exploring creative hostess gift giving and learning to make beautiful accents for your holiday tables, this a wonderful way for you... The post Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table
paper…wish list for a pre-holiday social crafting night included: • A fun evening of inspiring ideas and some “not too serious” crafting • Table accents appropriate for Thanksgiving, as well as for... The post Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table 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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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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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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How-to: halloween wreath card
Meg KowieskiIn my world, wreaths aren’t just for Christmas. By using a black and orange color palette, 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.…
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Idea: inspired holiday party placemats
paperAt this time of year, we at Paper Source are reminded of how blessed we are to be surrounded 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…
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Find us in your favorite holiday magazines!
Meg Kowieski…Paper Source 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…
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Holiday card making ideas
Meg Kowieski…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 making ideas appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: monogram gift tags
Meg KowieskiAdding an initial to gift tags, wrapping 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…
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My first homemade holiday cards
paper…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 homemade holiday cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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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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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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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2009 holiday card contest winners – store submissions
paper…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 contest winners – store submissions appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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2009 holiday card contest winner – website submissions
paper…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 – website submissions 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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Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Frosty!
paperI like to think of our die-cut paper snowman shapes as a blank canvas, and I decided 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…
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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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How-to: adorable turkey placecards
paper…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 placecards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Easy gift wrapping with cellophane bags!
paper…clear bags be?), there are literally hundreds of ways you can fill and decorate these handy food-safe bags. Here a few easy gift wrapping ideas, perfect for the upcoming holiday season! Halloween Goodie Bags... The post Easy gift wrapping with cellophane bags! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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5 steps to perfect rubber stamping
paper…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 first on Paper Source Blog.
