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Recipe for love
paper…less, I am still a hopeless romantic, so I decided to create my own “recipe for love” Valentine cards using our Mini File Folders. Now this isn’t Hogwarts and these concoctions may not work, but it’s still so... The post Recipe for love appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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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Gifts for kids – Lindsay’s fall favorites!
paperFor this blog entry I wanted to focus 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…
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Buyer’s favorite: Stocking stuffers for all ages
paper…mine and shopping for them. And, here at Paper Source, we have tons of great items for stockings, from candy to toys to little coin purses. Even glitter or stamps make great stocking stuffers! The newest and coolest items... The post Buyer’s favorite: Stocking stuffers for all ages appeared…
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New PDF templates for printable labels
paper…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 labels appeared first on Paper…
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Extra special stationery for a first-time camper
paper…camp for the first time. It’s a big deal for both of us – she’s a bit reserved and home-based, and I like having her around! Of course I wanted to send her off with materials to write our family lots of letters (we’re five days in and... The post Extra special stationery for…
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Paper Ginger House for happy little hands
paper…a “real” gingerbread house, which she then proceeded to tell her kids they couldn’t touch. She finished her post by saying it was, “…pure torture for them. What was I thinking?!” Sound familiar? When it... The post Paper Ginger House for happy little hands appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Work at Paper Source for the holidays!
paper…focused on getting our stores staffed for the busy holiday season. I love reading blog entries written by our staff that start with “I have the best job ever!” I have to agree, and in my role as Field Recruiter, I get the... The post Work at Paper Source for the holidays! appeared first on Paper…
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You asked for it – Crafting Studio!
paper…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 chance to... The post You asked for it – Crafting Studio! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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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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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Buyer’s faves for back to school — Lindsay
paper…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 items like backpacks,... The post Buyer’s faves for back to school — Lindsay appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Seasonal Delights, a Crafter’s Night Out (it’s not just for the ladies anymore!)
paper…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 (it’s not just for the ladies anymore!) appeared first on Paper Source…
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Confessions of a Wrapper
paper…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 perfectly-wrapped...…
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How-to: Little snowman holiday card
Meg Kowieski…just for scrapbooks! Make this jolly lil’ fellow using our new “Button Nose Snowman” 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…
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Hometown Pride & Two Grand Openings this Saturday!
Meg KowieskiThis 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…
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Inspired design: marigolds wrapping paper
Meg Kowieski…doing photographic research while I’m concepting a 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…
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Affordable wedding favor packaging
Meg Kowieski…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 of stuffers… and you’ll have...…
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Coordinating cards make a perfect package
paperI pride myself on sending the perfect card for every occasion. I’ve 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…
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French Message Board workshop – join us TONIGHT!
paper…‘Tween Message Board craft during private workshops that we wanted to create 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…
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A lovely companion to a wedding guestbook
Meg KowieskiIt’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…
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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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Guest blogger: Mary Vasquez
paper…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 cards,…
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How-to: tissue pomettes
Meg KowieskiWe 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…
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A calendar to use, reuse and share!
Meg KowieskiSince I moved into a tiny city apartment, my respect for anything that is functional, artful 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…
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Learn card making tricks from the pros!
paper…much fun it is making cards for those special occasions, where your own imagination is the secret ingredient! This Thursday’s Creative Card Making Collection Workshop offers the perfect opportunity to roll up your sleeves and learn plenty of easy tips and tricks for layering, embossing, and…
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Ask Annie
paperFor 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…
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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: hamburger party invites
Meg KowieskiLooking for a summer party invitation that will WOW your guests? Send them a tasty hamburger with all the trimmings, including your party details! Such a fun and unique idea for cook outs and backyard bbqs. Our favorite part – it features one of our brand new colors…persimmon!…
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“Twice as nice” twins baby shower
Meg Kowieski…a baby shower for our coworker, Lauren, who is having twins next month (or 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.…
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Cake box centerpiece – baked with love
paperFor the past several years, I’ve been making “cake 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…
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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: tweet mother’s day card
Meg Kowieski…young and old. Our adorable chick mother’s day card is perfect for a new mom, or change the message and give it to any special mother. Made from mostly labels, this card is easy to make and is even a card kids can make for mom with... The post How-to: tweet mother’s day card appeared…
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Simple, sweet hostess gift
Meg KowieskiHere is a really simple and sweet 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…
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Bridal shower invites – handy registry cards
paper…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 loved a sample we... The…
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Smiling faces from our Wedding Suites workshop
paper…created at last week’s Wedding Suites workshop. At our River North store in Chicago we had some really fun folks join us for an evening built around learning DIY basics for creating their own invitation suites.... The post Smiling faces from our Wedding Suites workshop appeared first on Paper…
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Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Suites
paperWe had such a great turn out for our Paper Wedding and Morning Tea events. What fun it was to show off our new wedding invitation collection, as well as to have the chance for our customers to experiment with wedding rubber stamps and assorted stamp pads at the demo and make & take tables....…
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Paper Source Workshop: Perfect Shower Invites
paper…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 first on…
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Handmade paper from a far away place
paper…are well known for our collection of high quality fine papers – but how much do you know about how they are made? Some of our best selling Lokta papers – Black and White Paisley and Gold Mums on Cream – are hand-crafted by Nepalese artisans. The material used for making these…
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How-to: sweet treat keepsake
Meg KowieskiMake this zero calorie dessert as a delicious party favor for your next dinner party, ladies lunch or tea. With scallop icing trim and chocolate curls, they are lovely to decorate a place setting or stack them on a cake platter for a centerpiece. Also wonderful as bridal shower favors or…
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Organizing your life…with style
Meg KowieskiThe folks at Better Homes and Gardens are experts in finding keen uses for Paper Source product! In the spirit of the New Year and the urge to organize, I thought I’d share their ideas for a very stylish and inspiring closet and craft space. The oranges, greens and blues of our wrapping paper,…
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Paper Source Workshop: Adults & Kids Valentines Classes
paperFor our Valentine workshop this year, we had a hard time deciding between a kids class or an adult class…so we created both! For our hopelessly romantic Girls Night Out gals, we have a workshop in which we’ll share our love of Victorian folded Valentine creations embellished with Paper…
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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 + Craft book signing event
paperThis 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 +…
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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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Thanksgiving place card ideas
paperThanksgiving is fun for SO many reasons. In my family, everybody works together 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…
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PS gets crafty with Lou Manfredini (and our own Linda Barrett)!
paper…Southport, 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…
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Buyer’s favorite: Holiday cards & crafts
paper…Thanksgiving! In fact, it feels a little weird 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…
