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Will you be my bridesmaid?
Meg Kowieski…as brides begin to more formally ask their dearest friends, “Will you be my bridesmaid?” A simple and sweet question that’s been asked for years, has developed into a creative opportunity, and the result... The post Will you be my bridesmaid? appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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You asked for it – Crafting Studio!
paperWe want to provide you more playtime in our stores! Honestly, isn’t that what creating is all about? Getting so lost in the “play” of a project that you feel, when you resurface, both invigorated and proud. We love that our customers have asked us for more play time, it gave US a…
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What will you do for Earth hour?
paper…I planned to spend the hour on my rooftop in West Town, watching the lights of the big city dim, seeing how the bustling metropolis adapted to a brief moment of calm. I watched the lights fade one by one –... The post What will you do for Earth hour? appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Free holiday demos tomorrow – Our gift to you each season!
paper…holiday demos, which are certain to inspire the season and, perhaps, ignite your holiday shopping spirit. Featured in the day’s events are some of our new Holiday Kits (both for kids... The post Free holiday demos tomorrow – Our gift to you each season! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Congrats to our $100 gift card winner!
paperThank you ALL for coming to our “birthday party!” We were delighted to see all of the enthusiastic 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…
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How to make envelope liners
Meg KowieskiFor those of you who have tried it, you know, lining envelopes are oh, so satisfying! It’s 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…
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Get your fix
paper…duct tape to be a universal fix it tool, but have you 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…
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Girls Night Out: Sassy Personal Stationery
paper…having fun – we can hardly believe this is our 4th Annual “Summertime Girl’s Night Out”! You told us you wanted more stationery, more rubber stamping, plus new cool and unusual ideas to take you outside the proverbial creative box! Our upcoming Girl’s Night Out “Sassy Personal…
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Picture this!…handmade frames
paper…is that we’ve done all the hard work of pre-cutting bookboard pieces for you. That means no fear, no sore fingers, no worries…leaving you with the fun part of simply creating! I know – you love us, don’t you? At our Fun Frames... The post Picture this!…handmade frames appeared…
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Scrapbooking the Paper Source way!
paperMany of you are much like me – you love being creative any chance you get, but finding that time can often be challenging between work, home, errands and well…life! We kept this predicament in mind when planning our highly requested scrapbooking class. At our Girl’s Night Out:…
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Love our crafting essentials? Be a guest blogger!
paper…more professional…the tools we think everyone who loves doing creative things should have. Now we want you to tell us why these products are a must-have for you – tell us how you use any of our crafting essentials... The post Love our crafting essentials? Be a guest blogger! appeared…
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Paper Source Workshop: Perfect Shower Invites
paper…the more challenging things is creating a theme. If you’re planning bridal shower or bachelorette party, you want it to be special for your guests and the bride-to-be. Lucky for you, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite... The post Paper Source Workshop: Perfect Shower Invites appeared…
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PS Real Weddings: Laura
paper…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.
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Video: HouseSmarts gets crafty with Paper Source
paperIf you missed PS craft expert Linda Barrett on HouseSmartsTV this weekend you can catch the segment online. Watch Linda help “Mr. Fix-it” Lou Manfredini get crafty at our new Southport Chicago store: The post Video: HouseSmarts gets crafty with Paper Source appeared first on Paper Source…
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Easy holiday card display
paperLooking for an easy way to display Christmas cards or place cards at your holiday table? In just a few short steps you can create pocketed tabs that hold the corners of the items you want to display. 1. Start with paper cut into rectangular shapes where the width is twice the height 2. Follow... The…
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Paper Source in the Holiday Press!
Meg KowieskiThis year Paper Source received great response to our products and thought we’d share with you what our friends in the media think is hot (a little hint, it’s the same things you all love too!). Better Homes and Gardens loves Paper Source and we certainly appreciate their support! In the December…
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Holiday card making recipes – Get ’em while they’re hot!
Meg Kowieski…holiday tunes (but missing the “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!…
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Bellevue store discovers a new craft – needle felting!
paperNeedle felting is a fun crafting technique that gets a little less of the spotlight than others. But there are endless possibilities to what you can make, once you know the basics. I learned this new technique making a soft sculpture using the beginners needle felting kit (Flower Felting Pin Kit).…
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Guest blogger: Mary Vasquez
paperIf you ever feel nostalgic for those sticker collections of early childhood, then let me introduce 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…
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Our first guest blogger! Introducing Andrea Boudewijn…
paperWe reached out to you recently for guest blogger submissions and received many great stories about how you use your favorite crafting essentials. We’re thrilled to introduce our first guest blogger, Andrea Boudewijn, whose creative inspiration is simply delicious! Here’s her story: Hi PS…
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Behind the glass: a look into PS window displays
paperIt’s nearly impossible to walk past a Paper Source store without stopping to admire the creative and colorful window displays. If you are like me, you may have simply assumed that the items in the windows – whether giant paper dolls or bigger-than-life pastel paper magnolias – are…
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Where Women Create featuring Paper Source CEO
paper“Always do what you love when you ‘grow up’. Laugh. Never give up.” – Sally Pofcher These wise words of advice from our CEO, Sally Pofcher, are captured in a wonderful behind-the-scenes article about her role at Paper Source. Check out the 10-page spread in the spring…
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How to clean rubber stamps
paper…rubber stamps does need to be done and with care to prolong the life of your stamps. Whether you’re an avid stamper or just a periodic user, you should learn how to clean rubber stamps. A simple way to clean rubber stamps is by using a spray bottle with... The post How to clean rubber stamps…
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Re-using Your PS Wall Art Calendar
Meg Kowieski…still have scraps of some of the very first decorative papers that I bought at Paper Source long ago. Chances are, if you’re reading our blog, you might have a bit of this problem yourself! I found myself recently in a dilemma with last... The post Re-using Your PS Wall Art Calendar appeared…
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How-to: cloud 9 valentine card
Meg Kowieski…with your favorite Valentine rubber stamps and stamp pad colors. Be careful, googly eyes are totally addicting…you’ll be sticking them to everything before you know it! – Claudia PS colors: curry &... The post How-to: cloud 9 valentine card appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper + Craft book signing event
paper…visiting our new Brooklyn store for a special Paper + Craft book signing event. Learn how to make tissue stars and moon and visit with the authors — You can even buy a book at the store and have them sign it too!... The post Paper + Craft book signing event appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Easy DIY holiday decor using PS fall kits
Meg Kowieski…in love! But it also inspired me to point out an easy DIY solution. Using the Paper Source Fall Leaf Wreath Kit or Die Cut Fall Leaves as a templates, you could make this beauty out of old books, sheets of... The post Easy DIY holiday decor using PS fall kits appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Personalized Invitations with Santana Row and “Home with Lisa Quinn”
paper…great 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…
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New PDF templates for printable labels
paper…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 workspace, like the image above. However... The post New PDF templates for printable…
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French Message Board workshop – join us TONIGHT!
paper…a crafting project for our adults – the perfect elegant French Message Board! (Sorry this is not a kid’s class – this is for adults only – please see the policy page.) If you are the crafter... The post French Message Board workshop – join us TONIGHT! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Holiday Cards & Tags – inspiring creative workshop TODAY!
paper…to the schedule to keep the inspiration coming! Trust me when I say that this October 21st class should bring your holiday greetings to life. You will get to play with some of our new products including: birch... The post Holiday Cards & Tags – inspiring creative workshop TODAY! appeared…
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Spooky-fun Halloween favor boxes!
paper…tucking in yummy Halloween treats! Here are a few of my classic 1, 2, 3… steps for making these spooktacular little boxes using our Halloween Witches 12×12 Paper (or try the text weight wrapping paper if you have... The post Spooky-fun Halloween favor boxes! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Creative gift card wrapping
paperI love gifting. I enjoy the challenge of finding something that fits the recipient’s interests, something they would not expect you to know. I revel in the surprise of giving something so perfectly them. With this also comes an aversion to gift cards. But two of the most creative people I know are…
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With love from Whidbey Island
paperSince it’s back to school time I thought I’d choose one of my favorite teacher appropriate cards and tell you a little bit about the company who created it. The card I’ve chosen is called Apples made by Salmonberry Studio on Whidbey Island, Washington. Salmonberry Studio is actually a lovely…
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Printable place cards – the new wedding essential
Meg Kowieski…Zen personalities 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…
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Dressed up recycling
Meg KowieskiThe 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…
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Ask Annie
paper…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 physically work... The post Ask…
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Inspiration doors
Meg KowieskiIt’s funny “living” in a space – you tend to overlook things after awhile, especially when it’s busy (which at Paper Source, it always is!). But all around our office space in Design, there are inspiring moments, some of which we have created. The old doors Sue, Paper Source…
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Welcome to the family Peacock, Persimmon & Sunshine!
Meg KowieskiWe are just so thrilled to show off our three new colors (well, four when you include beloved Paper Bag from earlier this year!). Selecting new colors for Paper Source is a lot of fun, but a big responsibility. In order to make one new color, we have to commit to 10,000 pounds of paper.... The post…
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Girls Night Out: Paper Flowers!
paperHere at Paper Source headquarters in Chicago winter seems to linger until mid-May, so we can’t tell you how much pleasure we get from having the warmth of sunshine finally hitting the Midwest. Everywhere we look we see greenery – the hopeful anticipation of those colorful summer flowers, many of…
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Happy Birthday, PS Blog!
paper…Heights, Michigan – our blog “birthday party” 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...…
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New fave items for summer
paperLots of great new items for summer are here and I wanted to tell you about a couple of my favorites! First, I love our giant roll of 1,000 Admit One Tickets. They’re super fun for all kinds of summer shenanigans from family talent shows to movie nights around the tv. Hey kids, it’ll…
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How-to: camp stationery
Meg Kowieski…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 own stationery set,... The post How-to: camp stationery appeared…
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Paper Source Family Fun Day – May 15
paperWe never tire of hearing the line “We love your store!” Now you might expect this from our many brides and our wonderful following of designers and bookbinders, but the crowd we are both surprised and delighted to hear this from are kids! Our store associates can’t help but smile…
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Girl Power – tween crafting party!
paperDid 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…
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How-to: recycled origami hearts
Meg Kowieski…adorable origami hearts made from our own catalogs. This recycled craft really says, “I heart the planet.” In just six simple steps you can fold old catalog and magazine pages, even shopping bags, into wonderful decorations. String a cluster of hearts from a tree... The post How-to:…
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Play with color!
Meg Kowieski…about color. He uses experimentation and observation to show how colors interact with one another sometimes in a deceiving way. This play can help you discover colors that are influencers and colors that are easily influenced. It’s common for color theory... The post Play with color! appeared…
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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…
