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Creative gift wrapping: reusing a gift box
paper…was going inside the box was easy. Deciding how to jazz up my packaging took a little more time. I was traveling on a flight with this, so sturdy packaging was a must. I found a gift box I had saved (thanks, Anthropologie)... The post Creative gift wrapping: reusing a gift box appeared first on…
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Think outside (actually inside) the box
paperNot long ago I didn’t know what a box mailer was, let alone all you could do with them…and now, I’m smitten. Here are a few ways to put them to work. Wedding Invitations Wouldn’t you love to receive a perfect little box addressed to you with a wedding invitation inside? Simply…
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Graduation gift ideas
paper…excitement of new adventures?! But Graduation can also be the one of the most challenging gifting occasions. Either you’re not privy to the Grad’s preferences or you risk paying homage to the child you once knew. Time... The post Graduation gift ideas appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Mother’s Day gift ideas
Meg Kowieski…a few favorite gift ideas to make her smile come May 8th! The Mom’s One Line A Day Journal is a wonderful way for mom to record everyday moments. It is designed for quick entries, since she is always busy! Once complete she’ll have five years... The post Mother’s Day gift ideas appeared first…
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The little black gift
paper…white) gift offers the same reliability and versatility. So, in addition to a springtime ode to daisies, we’ve compiled a beautiful assortment of black and white products. Table displays, like those from our Southport and Lincoln Park stores (shown... The post The little black gift appeared…
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An upcycled gift wrap theme
paper…year, I like to have a holiday gift wrap theme each year. Born out of necessity, I am extra excited to share this year’s look. With a new baby in the house, gift wrap was not at the top of my list. One day, she was napping especially well... The post An upcycled gift wrap theme appeared first on…
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Festive pennant garland gift wrap
paper…used for kids or adults, they are perfectly festive. And I especially love them when they are scaled down to a miniature version (take a look at the tiny birthday garland Annie made…adorable). For simple, yet... The post Festive pennant garland gift wrap appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Wrapper’s Delight: Share your gift wrapping tips
paper…their obsession with color, coordinated style and perfect corners. Her post was like a safe place for fellow Wrappers to disclose the amount of time spent preparing packages or share in the... The post Wrapper’s Delight: Share your gift wrapping tips appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Win a PS Gift Card – tell us your inspiration!
paper…it seemed to be the Year of the Creature. How often have you looked at an octopus and thought, “He’s so cute!” Or swooned over quirky owls in the wilderness. Or infused holiday cheer with the... The post Win a PS Gift Card – tell us your inspiration! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Creative gift giving: Flip flop bracelets (with printable tag)
paper…now, flip flop bracelets! I love mixing different color palettes on my wrist with stacks of these recycled bangles, and I absolutely love the story behind them. These bracelets are made by... The post Creative gift giving: Flip flop bracelets (with printable tag) appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Buyer’s favorite: Unique Father’s Day gifts
paper…heart, we have unique gifts for dad. Geek is the new cool, so for the geek dad we have tons of options. The Geek Pen is my personal fave – It comes complete with a stylus, flexible LED light, UV light,... The post Buyer’s favorite: Unique Father’s Day gifts appeared first on Paper…
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In the news: Hot Mother’s Day gifts
paperThe press is going wild for our new gifts and spring crafts, and here’s a look at what’s HOT for Mother’s Day. In the recent issue of People Magazine, Jessica Alba suggests creating a Mother’s Day scrapbook. According to Alba, “Receiving a keepsake from your child that’s filled…
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Buyer’s favorite: The perfect Valentine’s Day gifts
paper…like to hear about our favorite gifts for celebrating the season of love. My personal favorite is the tiny papel picado garland. The paper cutting technique is done by hand in Mexico, by... The post Buyer’s favorite: The perfect Valentine’s Day gifts appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Upcoming workshop: Creative Spiral Travel Book
paper…newest crafting tool has me dreaming up great gifts, like the perfect graduation gift for my nephews. The Zutter Bind-It-All let me turn old photos, loose objects and paper into a spiral bound keepsake book. Since many of you seek unique graduation gifts and creative ways to package your summer…
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Mark your calendar: Special Earth Day Event
paperWith our special Earth Day event approaching, I felt inspired to write a blog about my love of unique gift wrapping. For me, half the fun of giving gifts is finding creative ways to present them! During the holidays I was so crazy for our Great Big Desk Calendar that I decided to purchase two....…
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How-to: Happy Jack & Spooky Cat Halloween Card
Meg Kowieski…Cards • Pumpkin Shapes Pack • Black Cover Paper • Curry Cover Paper • Eco-White Cover Paper • Fuchsia Cover Paper • Poppy Cover Paper • Happy Halloween Rubber Stamp • Wicked Black Color Box Ink Pad... The post How-to: Happy Jack & Spooky Cat Halloween Card appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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In the news: Hot holiday products
paper‘Tis the season for holiday gift guides, festive décor, crafts and more! We are delighted that much of our holiday assortment has been featured in recent press, so we wanted to give you a look at a few Paper Source picks of the season. In the December issue, Better Homes & Garden suggests a…
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Put A Name On It – New Personalized Note Pads!
paperWe’re singing the praises of good design with the newest addition to our personalized gift offering – custom note pads! Personalize fabulous and functional note pads sets with a name of your choosing. Pads in each set contain 70 sheets of recycled paper and feature exclusive designs that are sure to…
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A baby shower game honoring Dad
paper…shower game. If done well, it’s a great way to get all your guests involved. Not to mention, a nice transition from the eating portion to the gift opening portion of the shower. I knew for this baby shower that I wanted to get my friend’s husband... The post A baby shower game honoring…
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Quick-step guide: DIY frame
paperOur popular picture frame kits come with instructions for making a vertical frame, and customers will learn learn how to create this perfect gift at today’s Handmade Frame Workshop. (Seats are still available – Call your local store for details!) But, as a special treat to our fans who do not…
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Decking the halls and the tree
paperFrom road trips to nurseries to unpacking boxes labeled HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, it seems everyone is ready to deck the halls. And, in many cases, the holiday tree is one of the highest priorities. (Runner up to outdoor lights, for those who brave the conditions for sparkling eaves.) Personally, my…
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Easy decorative sashes
paper…into your wedding suite with the subtle punch of a paper sash. Decorative sashes are an easy way to decorate wedding invitations, programs, favor boxes and more. Here is our simple DIY formula: Object width x 2 + 1” = sash length Example: If you’re using half of an... The post Easy decorative sashes…
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Inside PS: Careers at Paper Source
paper…Day. The short answer: inspiring, challenging and rewarding. As you can imagine, most of us were customers first, just hitting up our favorite store for DIY projects, handmade gifts or the big one – wedding... The post Inside PS: Careers at Paper Source appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Chicagoland inspiration: Crafts for Halloween
paper…our stores), like the spooktacular crafts created by two of our Chicagoland locations. Our Naperville store created and easy-to-make Frankenstein Favor Box. What did they use? Only our Chartreuse take out... The post Chicagoland inspiration: Crafts for Halloween appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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We’re celebrating a birthday!
paper…very important birthday – the PS Blog turned 2 this month! That’s right, we’ve dedicated two years to parties, kids, holidays, gifts, decorating, weddings and DIY projects, along with bringing inspiration from our stores to the... The post We’re celebrating a birthday!…
