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How-to: new years party hats
Meg Kowieski…a New Years party or are looking for New Years 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…
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A new take on the essential grid calendar
Meg Kowieski…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 the... The post A new take on the essential grid calendar…
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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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A new take on the classic paper doll
Meg KowieskiWe’re really excited around here about our new Paper Doll Kit. Our staff can’t seem to get enough of it–many of us and our families have been spending countless hours coming up with fun ensembles and paper doll characters (and their pets)– and we’re not done yet! We…
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This weekend: a first look at the new at-home letterpress machine!
paper…AND be one of the first 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…
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2009 holiday card contest winners – store submissions
paper…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 contest winners – store submissions appeared first on…
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Countdown to Paper Source Girls Night Out!
paper…don’t worry, encore events are already slated at select stores for Thursday, August 13. Don’t wait, register now! In honor of our new , this year’s evening is themed “Indian Summer.” Join us... The post Countdown to Paper Source Girls Night Out! appeared first on Paper…
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How-to: moving announcement postcards
paperJust about every year, I find myself moving to a new apartment for one reason or another. This 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…
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How-to: rocket party invitation
Meg KowieskiI am loving our new rocket rubber stamp, one of many new 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…
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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.
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Founder’s Day
paper…in her honor we’d like to call this Founder’s Day and take a moment to reflect on her (which she would just hate but we’re going to do it anyway!). Sue founded Paper Source over 25 years ago after a life-changing trip to Japan, during... The post Founder’s Day appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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The little calendar that could
Meg Kowieski…interesting and beautiful 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…
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Inspired by India
Meg KowieskiEach year, the PS Design team works together to create a new paper collection. This has become one of the projects we most look forward to– a wonderful mix of inspiration, creativity and collaboration (and long, long hours, thoughtful conversations and many, many revisions…the list goes on!). After…
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How-to: bookworm baby shower invitation
paperI threw my first baby shower this year!… and my close friend had her first baby. Okay, one of these is more momentous than the other. The new mom is a laidback librarian-to-be, so she requested that for her baby shower guests bring books in lieu of other gifts (such a great way to build... The…
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Tree decorating idea safe for kids & pets
Meg Kowieski…house, decorating a tree for the holidays is 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…
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Paper Source Workshop: Halloween Deadcorations
paperWho doesn’t love Halloween?… the perfect time of year to 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…
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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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How-to: monogram gift tags
Meg Kowieski…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: monogram gift tags appeared first on Paper Source…
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Christmas tree at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Meg KowieskiThis year Paper Source was lucky enough to be asked to decorate a holiday tree for the Chicago Botanic 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.…
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My first homemade holiday cards
paperThis year I challenged myself to make my own 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…
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Thankful for YOU!
paperTo the Paper Source team – our employees and customers: 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…
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This weekend: free Holiday Open House at Paper Source!
paper…excited about our Annual Holiday Open House this Saturday and Sunday at all Paper Source locations. In addition to our holiday demonstrations, this year we’re giving you an opportunity to do “make & take” projects so you get hands-on experience learning some of our favorite…
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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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Rubber stamping my way through my wedding!
paperDuring the planning stages of my wedding about a year ago I was looking for a way to carry a 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…
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A flirty and fabulous bachelorette party!
paper…more than planning a good party. Coupled with my love of paper… well, you can imagine the trouble I get in working at Paper Source. This year one of my dearest friends announced that she was getting married, so naturally I planned the perfect bachelorette party (which doubled as a lingerie...…
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How-to: paper lanterns
Meg KowieskiOur new India-inspired prints really got us thinking of summer– and what kinds of crafts and party decorations we could dream up for warm-weather celebrations. Using bright colors, including our vibrant new Fuchsia, we created these simple paper lanterns. They look great hanging from anywhere,…
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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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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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Chicago mustache adventures
paperTurns out the new Stylish Self-Adhesive Mustaches at Paper Source aren’t just for Halloween – I use them to turn everyday errands into funny adventures! Recently I bought a pack of these when a friend of mine was visiting from Los Angeles. While we toured all of the famous Chicago…
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How-to: halloween mummy party favors
Meg KowieskiI’m always challenging myself to find new ways to customize our favor boxes – they’re wonderful for so many occasions. Experimenting with our pillow favor box, I discovered that our ivory linen bookcloth worked perfectly for creating a Halloween mummy party favor. I love the color…
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Paper Source Special Event: Holiday Card Making
paperYou asked for it… our first 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…
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The paper dolls now have homes!
Meg KowieskiWho would have guessed that our new Paper Doll Kit would cause such a stir around here? The kids of Paper Source employees are showing their true creative roots in their continued excitement over our paper dolls! Nicole (9) and Nina (7), daughters of Sally our CEO, have gone to town with their kits,…
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Favorites: India rubber stamps
Meg Kowieski…graphic simplicity of our India 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…
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Decorative tape, not just for gift wrapping!
paperThe associates here at the Evanston Paper Source store are always excited to see the new and creative products that arrive on a regular basis. We love being able to share these products and all the imaginative ways they can be used with our customers. Our most recent favorite is a set of decorative…
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Buyer’s faves for back to school — Gretchen
paper…past Sunday I turned 37. How can I be 37? My birthday always makes me think of back to school time. I still remember being 7 or 8 and getting my new school shoes in early August and letting them sit in their box in my closet until I got to wear them on... The post Buyer’s faves for back to…
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Inspired by sunflowers
Meg KowieskiThis spring we introduced a new paper flower 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…
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Paper Source Palo Alto – Grand Opening Event this Saturday!
paper…Event! Join us for creative crafting demonstrations featuring clever tips & techniques, enter a raffle to win cool Paper Source goodies, and check out our brand new digs. And as... The post Paper Source Palo Alto – Grand Opening Event this Saturday! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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What’s your Colorscope?
Meg KowieskiThough I’ve been doing it for nearly 7 years, mixing and matching Paper Source colors never gets old – I continue to be amazed by how well they work together (despite knowing they were designed with that intention!). Like our color palette, our “Colorscope” is also about coordinating colors–…
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Tools & techniques: what is a bone folder?
paper…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 Blog.
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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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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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Holiday card making ideas
Meg KowieskiIf there is something I look forward to every year, it’s holiday 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…
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Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table
paperWhile planning our Girls Night Out: The Grateful Table we listened closely to the many customer requests we have received this year. Your wish list for a pre-holiday social crafting night included: • A fun evening of inspiring ideas and some “not too serious” crafting • Table accents…
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How-to: pop-up halloween party invitation
Meg KowieskiI’m a sucker for a pop-up, so I knew I had to incorporate one into a spooky Halloween party invitation this year. There’s just something about the unexpected three-dimensional experience that instantly puts a smile on your face… and then, like a self-proclaimed geeky engineer, you…
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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.
