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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.
Eat. Drink. And just BE married.

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…the discussion showcased so many thoughtful themes. It also gave me pause: What the heck was my inspiration? The Mister and I knew we wanted our guests to have fun, but we needed it to be a little more meaningful than... The post Eat. Drink. And just BE married. appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Love our crafting essentials? Be a guest blogger!

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…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 first on Paper Source Blog.
“Twice as nice” twins baby shower

Meg Kowieski

…perhaps sooner!). With a “twice as nice” twins theme and a color palette inspired by her nursery, we put together simple decorations and a fun card with a baby shower gift that made for a delightful afternoon. We... The post “Twice as nice” twins baby shower appeared first on…
How-to: Whimsical bow

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As a Paper Source employee, my friends and family expect the gifts I give to be wrapped in a creative, interesting way. Here, I did just that, taking some great new holiday 12×12 to make this whimsical bow. The nice thing about 12×12 is that most of the sheets are double-sided (they are…
Paper ribbon made with love

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…satin ribbon dearly, but it’s nice to bring different ribbon styles into the mix and we’re thrilled to have new paper ribbon. These gorgeous biodegradable ribbons are made from 100% cotton that is responsibly grown and dyed in the USA. The ribbons can be recycled or composted after use.…
Buyer’s faves for back to school — Lindsay

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I haven’t been “back to school” in over 10 years, but when the time comes around it is always nice to freshen up my lunch accessories (celebrating “still at work”!). It brightens up the fact that summer is almost over. This year I brought in a bunch of adorable back to school…
How-to: cloud 9 valentine card

Meg Kowieski

…cute googly eyes, making homemade valentine cards is easy as can be. Take this idea and substitute 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:…
Handmade Gifts (with PS crafting tips)

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The holidays are quickly approaching, and it’s my favorite time of year to be more creative with my handmade gifts… let’s face it, handmade gifts are just the best! Being an avid bookbinder and box maker, I get dreamy eyed thinking about how I will invent something fun using our bookbinding kits.…
Scrapbooking the Paper Source way!

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Many 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:…
Bridal shower invites – handy registry cards

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I recently helped my mom make bridal shower invitations for a bride-to-be who will be getting married in Costa Rica. My mom wanted a subtle tropical theme and a unique wedding invite that she could design on her own. We browsed the wedding inspiration boards at the Evanston store for ideas, and…
Paper Source Workshop: Perfect Shower Invites

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…customers that one of 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…
Coordinating cards make a perfect package

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…collected cards over 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…
Get your fix

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We all know 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…
Paper + Craft book signing event

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This Saturday Minhee and Truman Cho of Paper + Cup will be 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 +…
Free holiday demos tomorrow – Our gift to you each season!

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Don’t forget to leave time between brunch and errands to visit your local Paper Source store tomorrow. Our stores will be hosting our annual 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 PDF templates for printable labels

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…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…
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.
How-to: Halloween treat bags

Meg Kowieski

The mood at your next Halloween shindig won’t be “grave” when your guests see these hauntingly fun treat bags! Our Tombstone Place Cards, which are great for marking the seats of your un-dead guests, also work boo-tifully tucked into our small cellophane bags filled with treats as…
How-to: tissue pomettes

Meg Kowieski

We love these easy Halloween decorations for doorways and hallways. Our tissue paper pomettes (mini pom-poms) can be done in any color for any occasion – here the combination of black and poppy adds a touch of Halloween flair. Spooky fun! –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest…
Printable place cards – the new wedding essential

Meg Kowieski

It’s no secret, the last few weeks leading up to your wedding can be surprisingly action packed! Even the most 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…
A most unusual paper collection

Meg Kowieski

Is it wrong to collect something that wasn’t meant to be seen? No, according to me and my Paper Source work mates. A few months ago I brought in my collection of security envelopes and tacked them to my inspiration board. Each day since everyone in the Design Department has been adding to the…
How-to: wall bulletin organizer

Meg Kowieski

I may not be heading back to school with a fresh supply of notebooks or have a locker in dire need of personalization, but that doesn’t stop my urge this time of year, to get organized. And of course, in the prettiest way possible! This cheery bulletin board made with our brand new Marigolds…
Inspired design: marigolds wrapping paper

Meg Kowieski

…new illustration for Paper Source designs. For me, having a strong idea and concept make the designs more thoughtful, and more compelling; it should be meaningful. So for our new Marigolds Wrapping Paper, I had quite the stack of collected photos! Created and... The post Inspired design: marigolds…
Don’t forget about dad!

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…let’s face it, dad can sometimes get the short end of the stick when it comes to sentimental gifts! Of course we know why… he would probably rather be watching a ball game (of some sort) or out fishing on any given weekend, but deep down he... The post Don’t forget about dad! appeared first on…
Rubber stamping with powdered sugar

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…getting married in June, so it was not surprising to receive a gorgeous peacock-inspired wedding invitation, which set the tone for what is sure to be a beautiful night in the Virgin Islands. There was also no surprise in discovering that the blues and... The post Rubber stamping with powdered sugar…
Congrats to our Mother’s Day Card Contest winners!

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…perfectly celebrated motherhood, both the many different kinds of mothers and the many different styles of mom. From retro to whimsy the design inspiration will be permanently available as a Mother’s... The post Congrats to our Mother’s Day Card Contest winners! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Kool handmade booklets!

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…to give as gifts, even use as event programs. We love making them so much ourselves that we decided this would make a fantastic workshop. They’re so simple and can be made using a few different stitches in a vertical or... The post Kool handmade booklets! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
PS Real Weddings: Lauren

Meg Kowieski

…wedding time! We start to see lots of brides in our stores over the holidays and come January the ruffles and cupcakes of wedding season are full on! This year, we thought it would be fun to share with you some Paper Source... The post PS Real Weddings: Lauren appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
How to make envelope liners

Meg Kowieski

…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 liners –... The post How to make envelope liners appeared first on…
How to clean rubber stamps

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While it might seem obvious, cleaning 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…
Spooky sandwiches – Four frightening ways

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…of a seasonal decorator, however, I do play hostess to an annual Halloween party where I try out crafty tricks and treats, one of my favorites being the graveyard of sandwiches. The original idea called for an assortment of salad... The post Spooky sandwiches – Four frightening ways appeared…
Guest blogger: Carol Schultz

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I got engaged and laid off in the same week…in that order. Rather than being entirely saddened by a job loss (well, a little bit), I thought, “Well, now I’ll have time to make all 200 of our wedding invitations, response cards, rehearsal invitations, and open house cards by…
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…
Go ahead…color outside the lines!

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Part of the fun of being creative is having the opportunity to play with some old favorites, but in a new way. Faber-Castell Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils have long been a favorite of mine and I was thrilled when we picked up this set of 12 colors. Here’s an easy way to create fun stationery…
Girls Night Out: Renew, Reuse, Recycle!

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Earth Day is April 22, and we have an eventful evening planned to celebrate. We’ll blend unique ways of being creative, 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,…
“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…
New fave items for summer

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…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 be... The post New fave items for summer appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
Paper Source Workshop: The Wedding Tea

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This year we decided our bride-to-be’s deserve a morning tea, done the Paper Source way! Join us for The Wedding Tea workshop where we’ll give you a personal introduction to our brand new 2010 Wedding Invitation line (hot off the press!), hands-on projects to build your DIY skills, great…

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