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Kindergarten craft day!
paperOnce each year, I take a day of vacation and visit a grade school in my small hometown in Central Illinois. My husband and I are both from this small community of farmers and commuters, and have deep roots and relationships. My mother-in-law is a kindergarten teacher at one of the local grade…
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Confessions of a Wrapper
paper…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... The post Confessions of…
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How-to: lovely leaf lights
Meg KowieskiAdd rustic charm to your Thanksgiving table using recycled jars and our Small Leaves Die Cut Pack. Assemble a 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…
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How-to: Halloween treat bags
Meg Kowieski…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 Halloween party favors! –Annie PS colors: peacock &... The post How-to: Halloween treat bags appeared…
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Why we love the Silhouette
paperA lot of the time, it’s the small things in life that make me happy. But, every once in a while… it’s the big things! The Silhouette SD Digital Cutting Tool is one of those things. Roughly the size of an average inkjet printer, this machine is definitely a crafting power tool. It allows you... The…
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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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Paper Wedding – February 20 & 21
paper…Event—Paper Wedding! To give you some background on the events’ inception we have to reflect upon the notion that “Good things come in small packages.” Indeed, it was our wonderful little store in Kansas City that provided the testing grounds for our first ever... The post Paper…
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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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How-to: E-Z notepad
Meg KowieskiJot lists, to-do’s and ideas on this E-Z to make 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…
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Paper Source Workshop: Perfect Shower Invites
paperWhen it comes to throwing a party, big or small, we hear from 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…