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Get into the spirit at our Free Holiday Open House – Join us tomorrow!

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Come the holidays we feel a little like Mrs. Claus. We get to pull back the curtain on the toy room at Paper Source, showing off what our proverbial “elves’” have been busy creating! This year is particularly exciting. Along with all the great gifts and kits in our stores this season, we also…
Feeling gifty with 300 nifty new items!

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As a long time fan, and first time employee of Paper Source, I felt like a journalist with an incredible scoop when the batch of new products arrived at my desk last week. More than 300 goodies not yet seen by our customers, ooo la la! The gift giver in me instantly started indexing items... The…
New PDF templates for printable labels

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Our 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…
How-to: lovely leaf lights

Meg Kowieski

…cluster of jars at your table’s center and dress up mantles or shelves to add a warm welcoming glow. –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber Stamp Cleaner and Rubber Stamp Cleaning... The post How-to: lovely leaf lights appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Let the holiday card making begin!

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…accents done or not, the holidays are just around the corner! Each year we like to do a kick-off Holiday Card Making Event that begins the season of stamping, stickling, heat embossing, and layering (both papers and... The post Let the holiday card making begin! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Hometown Pride & Two Grand Openings this Saturday!

Meg Kowieski

This weekend is a biggy for Paper Source, and for us Chicagoan’s – being the home base for the company – it’s a moment to pause and celebrate a bit of hometown pride! When I joined the company eight years ago, we had 9 stores. Today marks the opening of our 39th store in Studio... The…
A lovely companion to a wedding guestbook

Meg Kowieski

It’s so much fun for us to find good ideas using Paper Source wedding products (things we had not thought of)! This bride, featured on marthastewartweddings.com had a very clever use for our Academic Grid Calendar. Enjoying sending birthday cards to friends and family, she asked that her wedding…
Guest blogger: Mary Vasquez

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…you to my new crafty best friend, the Xyron Create A Sticker. It brings back memories of carefree days and transforms all sorts of beautiful paper into stickers I can use for grown-up things like cards, files, books, and... The post Guest blogger: Mary Vasquez appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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.
Printable place cards – the new wedding essential

Meg Kowieski

…can find themselves overwhelmed by all the tiny details. It’s a story the wedding experts at Paper Source hear all too often. You may have booked the venue for your reception ages ago,... The post Printable place cards – the new wedding essential appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Dressed up recycling

Meg Kowieski

The Design Department at Paper Source is a full of color and creativity, and you don’t have to look hard to see that the team really loves inventing new things! What I love about our space are all the little surprises that pop up – the creative things people bring in and add to their... The…
How-to: customized cubbie

Meg Kowieski

…that we created a coordinating cubbie to hold pens, notes and of course, our PS Swatchbook. Follow our steps to create a desk organizer of any size, and cover it in your favorite wrapping paper. A great back to school craft... The post How-to: customized cubbie appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
The ultimate PS color guide

Meg Kowieski

…sunshine and paper bag. We’re all about color here in the Design Department, and there is a certain giddy vibe that comes over us when the new swatchbooks are ready. It’s sort of like the satisfaction of getting shiny new school... The post The ultimate PS color guide appeared first on Paper Source…
How-to: E-Z notepad

Meg Kowieski

…small! Customize your notepad colors to suit any mood or room in your home. Handmade notepads make fun gifts for friends – don’t forget to pair them with paper covered pencils! –Annie PS colors: gravel & beet... The post How-to: E-Z notepad appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Ask Annie

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For my last blog entry as a summer intern at Paper Source, I interviewed someone who embodies creative inspiration – Annie, our Craft and Visual Merchandising Designer. What do you do on a typical day at work? Everyday I brainstorm new kits, how-to ideas for the stores and our blog, as well as…
Introducing… our 2011 calendar collection!

Meg Kowieski

For 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…
Perfecting kids crafts by learning from the experts

Meg Kowieski

…and a bunch of cool papers, shape cards, glitter glue, ribbon and shiny gems? On a rainy Saturday morning, nothing! In order to learn more about what kids love to work with when crafting, we hosted... The post Perfecting kids crafts by learning from the experts appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
From house pet to holiday card

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…Boston Terrier, Archie! As the intern here at Paper Source, I’ve gotten the chance to observe the unexpectedly extensive process that one simple greeting card design goes through, before winding up at our stores ready... The post From house pet to holiday card appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
How-to: 4th of July decorating

Meg Kowieski

…ideas to make your gathering extra special with patriotic touches made from paper. A festive banner done in red, eco-white and blue (I mean, lake!) will add instant charm to your celebration. Adhere the leftover... The post How-to: 4th of July decorating appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
“Cute as a button” baby shower

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Another Paper Source baby is on the way, and last week we celebrated new mom-to-be, Heather! Between the three of us we brainstormed all sorts of baby shower ideas, eventually landing on a “cute as a button” theme, which worked perfectly for a gender-neutral baby shower. Using our button…
Congrats to our $100 gift card winner!

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…comments and wonderful suggestions for things we can bring to the blog. We are touched to know that Paper Source has been a part of so many memories from weddings and births to birthdays and holidays. We... The post Congrats to our $100 gift card winner! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Happy Birthday, PS Blog!

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…winner! Put on your party hats – our blog is celebrating its 1st birthday and you could win a $100 Paper Source gift card! One full year of creative inspiration, how-to projects, store events, and more. We’re thrilled with the... The post Happy Birthday, PS Blog! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Cake box centerpiece – baked with love

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…on craft boxes to resemble frosted confections. When I came across our Flocked Cream Fine Paper, I instantly recognized it as a perfect “frosting” for a cake box. With a few other PS embellishments, what a... The post Cake box centerpiece – baked with love appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
PS Real Weddings: Laura

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…the help of friends, family and her 5th grade class, Laura brought a theme with personal meaning to life. Here’s her real Paper Source wedding story: Jon and I had a long-distance romance between Seattle and Chicago, thanks to... The post PS Real Weddings: Laura appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Girl Power – tween crafting party!

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Did you know that Paper Source is the perfect place for a private party? Recently, a group of tween girls finished a soccer game in the morning, and then headed straight to our Evanston store for some fun creative time! We loved learning all about what inspires this age group – what are their…
Letterpress Machine…tell me more!

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…Type and image are impressed into the paper through the pressure of a clam-shell-like printing press, resulting in a luxuriously textured imprinted surface.” If you’re on our blog, you’re probably... The post Letterpress Machine…tell me more! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Girls Night Out: Renew, Reuse, Recycle!

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…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.
Simple, sweet hostess gift

Meg Kowieski

…for some of those beautiful little paper scraps that are too small for larger scale projects. Recently, I wanted to put together a little gift to bring to a friend who was hosting dinner, and noticed a Paddywax candle tin... The post Simple, sweet hostess gift appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
How-to: colorful birthday banner

Meg Kowieski

At Paper Source headquarters, here in Chicago, the winters are long and a bit bleak. So, a little color is always welcome. For one of the first birthdays of the year we created a colorful banner – Estela was so surprised to get her very own rainbow birthday banner! This was created by simply…
How to make envelope liners

Meg Kowieski

…an easy, instant upgrade to wedding invitations, stationery, and greeting cards, and even if you claim you’re not crafty, you will be able to do this. You can use almost any paper imaginable to make envelopes liners –... The post How to make envelope liners appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
How-to: wedding cake wish box

Meg Kowieski

…just the thing! This wedding cake wish box is the perfect addition to a wedding guest book table or to display on the way into the reception area. Guests can write well wishes onto small slips of paper, then open the lid... The post How-to: wedding cake wish box appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Making handmade books

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…I love: Our wonderful bindery department (yep, heard me right!) and the joy of learning to make handmade books. When I first came to Paper Source 7 1/2 years ago, our founder, Sue Lindstrom wanted to create our very own in-house... The post Making handmade books appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
How-to: foxy valentine favors

Meg Kowieski

…Foxy Valentine! This is a super easy Valentine craft – just use our How To PDF to trace and cut a few simple paper shapes. Fill with Valentine goodies, or give as Valentine cards (sure to impress!). –Annie PS... The post How-to: foxy valentine favors appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Coordinating cards make a perfect package

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…the years so I have plenty at hand. But sometimes I just can’t find the right one, so I make my own. What I thought would be perfect for this little package is a coordinating birthday card using the same... The post Coordinating cards make a perfect package appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Confessions of a Wrapper

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…lists – one filled with gifts for my family and friends and one outlining my wrapping plans. I am a planner and perfectionist at heart, and I anxiously await the thrill I get from filling the tree skirt with perfectly-wrapped... The post Confessions of a Wrapper appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Get your fix

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…ever caught yourself grabbing something random to get you through a household task? Then thought to yourself, “Not too shabby.” No? Well, you’re free to laugh when I tell you PVA is my duct tape. Flip flops with a loose... The post Get your fix appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
We’re making a list! Share your favorite expression of gratitude.

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…of planning scenarios, but one, in particular, stood out to me: #37- “Reward Good Service” Since I am all about building relationships with service professionals who... The post We’re making a list! Share your favorite expression of gratitude. appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
How-to: Santa goody boxes

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…time of year. Nothing fills me with the spirit of the season more than seeing the smiles of friends and family each year, and what better way to entice them than with some of my famous toffee bark? Each year I look for... The post How-to: Santa goody boxes appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
On display now: PS Christmas tree at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Meg Kowieski

…tree theme this year? Elves! And not just cookie-cutter elves. My own elfin PS Crafts team and I started with our new Holiday Elf Kit and crafted 100 individual elves. Like snowflakes,... The post On display now: PS Christmas tree at the Chicago Botanic Garden appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
How-to: Little snowman holiday card

Meg Kowieski

…12×12. It’s the perfect project for the snowman lover in us all! The page is filled with these frosty friends in all different shapes and sizes. Cut out one for each card…or how about a bunch to... The post How-to: Little snowman holiday card appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
‘Tis the season

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…is something about hearing the Charlie Brown classic “Linus & Lucy” by Vince Guaraldi that always makes me smile. Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby make me want to pull out my cookie press while Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin... The post ‘Tis the season appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Thanksgiving place card ideas

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…to prepare the meal, each person with a specific task (the same task each year so we’re experts). I am in charge of the green bean casserole and place cards. I take each of these tasks VERY seriously, and I have a... The post Thanksgiving place card ideas appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
PS gets crafty with Lou Manfredini (and our own Linda Barrett)!

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…I found myself with quite the crafting challenge. To begin a project, I find it is best to consider the audience, including the person for whom the party, gathering or project is built... The post PS gets crafty with Lou Manfredini (and our own Linda Barrett)! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Buyer’s favorite: Holiday cards & crafts

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…to talk about my favorite holiday products when I didn’t even wear a coat to work, but here goes… For crafting, a couple super-easy, but super-impactful items are the Snowflake Trim Double Edge... The post Buyer’s favorite: Holiday cards & crafts appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
How-to: Pretty printable place cards

Meg Kowieski

…season…it allows just enough time for me to get my craft on! An edging of ink color from a rubber stamp ink pad and a simple raffia bow adds that perfect dash of warmth to my Thanksgiving table. Bon appetit!... The post How-to: Pretty printable place cards appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Personalized Invitations with Santana Row and “Home with Lisa Quinn”

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…party invitation ideas! Have a look at the simple projects she shared using our cards, rubber stamps, favor boxes, and table tents: Makes you want to host a fun party, doesn’t... The post Personalized Invitations with Santana Row and “Home with Lisa Quinn” appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Seasonal Delights, a Crafter’s Night Out (it’s not just for the ladies anymore!)

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…perfect confectionery containers – Yes, it’s time for holiday food gifting! Here at PS, we have a major love for cooking, and consider ourselves to be real Foodies... The post Seasonal Delights, a Crafter’s Night Out (it’s not just for the ladies anymore!) appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Holiday card making recipes – Get ’em while they’re hot!

Meg Kowieski

…“lunch”)! From the creativity of that day came the cards pictured above, along with recipes for you to follow, or improvise. We hope you enjoy the inspiration they provide and... The post Holiday card making recipes – Get ’em while they’re hot! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.

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