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How-to: E-Z gift wrap
Meg Kowieski…Top off Square Favor Boxes with pieces of your favorite decorative paper and simply finish with a tag stamped with our “Handmade by” rubber stamp. Handmade through and through will make your friends feel loved by you! –Annie... The post How-to: E-Z gift wrap appeared first on…
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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.
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Cake box centerpiece – baked with love
paper…boxes,” putting chenille fabric, lace trims and other vintage baubles 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…
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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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Simple, sweet hostess gift
Meg Kowieski…hostess gift idea that is a fun use 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…
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Handmade Gifts (with PS crafting tips)
paper…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. Oh, and can... The post Handmade Gifts (with PS crafting tips) appeared first…
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How-to: Santa goody boxes
paper…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.
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Congrats to our $100 gift card winner!
paper…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.
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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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Gifts for kids – Lindsay’s fall favorites!
paper…on some of my favorite new kids gifts! One item that I like simply for its cute design and Japanese aesthetic is the Momiji doll. The new ones for fall are Snuggle (with the mushroom hat) and Happy Birthday (with the adorable pigtails and a cake for... The post Gifts for kids – Lindsay’s…
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Fave spring gifts – gonzo for color
paper…use the word “colorful.” Rich colors, like rich flavors, tickle some deep joyful place inside of me. Fiery colors can warm up even the rainiest afternoon, and bright, flowery hues help remind... The post Fave spring gifts – gonzo for color appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Spooky-fun Halloween favor boxes!
paperThese fun square favor boxes – made using the Martha Stewart Scoring Board – are perfect for 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…
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Holiday “Wrapture” – Its all about your style!
paperWe have a bit of gift wrapping competition around our house at the holidays. My sister-in-laws each have their edge; Lisa is fantastic at turning ordinary boxes into something really special with glitter paper and complementary ornaments while Lynda manages to take her bows to the new heights with…
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Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Favors
paperWith so many Paper Source favor boxes to choose from it’s easy to see why we love sharing our countless wedding favor ideas. Though our favor box assortment means endless possibilities to us, we know that our customers can feel overwhelmed by all of the choices. That’s why we’re always…
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How-to: foxy valentine favors
Meg KowieskiThis pocketbook favor box has been totally disguised as a fox – perfectly festive for your 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…
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Guest blogger: Maria Kanakis
paper…few months ago, I was on a search to find boxes to package my handmade stationery. I searched high and low, but boxes just didn’t seem to come in the size I wanted. I was so desperate that I came close to paying a ridiculous price to have some boxes shipped from Asia, but... The post Guest blogger:…
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Feeling gifty with 300 nifty new items!
paper…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 post Feeling gifty with 300 nifty new items! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Happy Birthday, PS Blog!
paper…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... The post Happy Birthday, PS Blog!…
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“Twice as nice” twins baby shower
Meg Kowieski…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 Paper Source Blog.
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Join us on Facebook: Mother’s Day Card Contest!
paper…excited to announce our first ever Facebook contest in celebration of Mother’s Day! Our Facebook fans have the opportunity to win a Paper Source gift card by submitting a photo of an original Mother’s Day card creation using 100% Paper Source materials. Fans will vote for their favorite…
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Confessions of a Wrapper
paperHi, my name is Ann and I’m a wrapaholic. Each holiday season, I prepare two 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…
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How-to: Whimsical bow
paperAs 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…
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Get into the spirit at our Free Holiday Open House – Join us tomorrow!
paper…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 have... The post Get into the spirit at our Free Holiday Open House – Join us tomorrow! appeared…
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How-to: E-Z notepad
Meg Kowieski…and stylish notepad. Make it tall, make it 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…
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Affordable wedding favor packaging
Meg Kowieski…wedding season just around the corner, we thought we’d share some cute ideas for using our cellophane bags to package up wedding favors and gifts for your bridal party and guests. Clear cellophane bags work great because they’re both affordable and flexible, making them ideal for a wide range…
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Personalized Invitations with Santana Row and “Home with Lisa Quinn”
paper…Quinn,” demonstrating three 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…
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Girls Night Out: Sassy Personal Stationery
paper…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 Stationery” is... The post Girls Night Out: Sassy Personal Stationery appeared first on Paper…
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Seasonal Delights, a Crafter’s Night Out (it’s not just for the ladies anymore!)
paper…vanilla (or maybe even rum), whipped eggs and a preheated oven. And it ends with 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…
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Don’t forget about dad!
paperFather’s Day is only one month away, and 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…
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Kool handmade booklets!
paperWe love making these little versatile booklets – great for keeping track of projects, 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…
