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A baby shower game honoring Dad
paperI have come to appreciate a good baby 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...…
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Quick-step guide: snaps, eyelets & brads
paper…was working on and, like many of us, the final execution of her project was unanswered – How was she going to secure the pages of her booklet? Would it be snaps? Could it be eyelets? Or should it be... The post Quick-step guide: snaps, eyelets & brads appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source Grand Opening Events – This weekend!
paper…new store locations will be hosting Grand Opening events this Saturday! You’ll find our hometown crowd at our new Naperville store, where our celebration will be topped off with a visit from the Mayor of Naperville, Mayor Pradel – what an honor! Celebrations will also be... The post Paper Source…
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Handmade holiday cards
paper…Card Contest drew to a close yesterday. Thanks to those of you who submitted fantastic and original holiday card concepts, voting is going to be difficult. While we wait for votes to trickle in from our teams, we wanted to put the spotlight on a few of last year’s submissions. We hope...…
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Ornament card invitation
paperAnytime I share a project on the PS Blog, I feel like the title should be prefaced with, “From the less than crafty files.” But, with the constant encouragement of colleagues — Linda, my go to for execution tips; Rebecca, who shares similar taste and IS crafty; and Kristen, who I…
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Win a PS Gift Card – tell us your inspiration!
paperSome would say 2011 was the Year of the Rabbit, but from the eyes of a Paper Source fan 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…
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Upcoming event: Crafter’s Night Out this Thursday!
paper…of ideas we are featuring at Thursday’s Crafter’s Night Out. These colorful holiday favor pouches provide the perfect opportunity to create something unique. We will be adding... The post Upcoming event: Crafter’s Night Out this Thursday! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Something Sweet for Ann: A Touching Baby Shower Tradition
paper…was pregnant with Ann. We created a calendar with dates surrounding Ann’s due date – each guest wrote their name on the date on which they thought Ann’s baby would be born.... The post Something Sweet for Ann: A Touching Baby Shower Tradition appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Malcolm
paper…the influences that have shaped his aesthetic and career. You will see his modern style reflected in our 2012 holiday assortment and in our new personalized note pads. Be on the look out... The post Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Malcolm appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Season’s Greetings! Holiday photo cards are here.
paper‘Tis the season to be smiling and the Paper Source Design Team has given us plenty of reason to grin. In fact, there are more than 100 ways to show off those smiles in our 2011 Holiday Photo Card Collection. Our holiday assortment features dozens of festive styles, and new this year you can…
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Upcoming event: A special treat for Oak Brook
paperPaper Source crafting expert, Linda Barrett will be at the Oakbrook Paper Source this Saturday, October 1 from 11am–2pm demonstrating bookbinding techniques, card making concepts and unique favor ideas. As a passionate paper aficionada and Head of Paper Source’s Workshops, Demonstrations and Special…
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B is for baby
paperGender neutral baby showers can be challenging because the obvious themes and color schemes aren’t good options. For my dear friend Laura, I went with a theme that would honor her love of reading and her mother, who is a librarian in our home town. With a little planning it was easy as ABC.…
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Graduation gift ideas
paper…of the most exciting summer celebrations. Who doesn’t love a good summer party and the 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…
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Special Event: A Midsummer’s Eve Affair
paperWe’re counting down the days to our big DIY celebration (20 to be exact), and we hope to see you at one of our 43 store locations on June 4th. In fact, as a special treat to those who register, we’re giving away one FREE copy of Handmade Weddings – Register by Sunday, May 22nd... The…
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Paper crowns for a royal affair
paperA few of my Paper Source colleagues are getting up at 3 a.m. to watch the royal wedding, so I thought it would be fun to transform our paper crowns into something our friends across the pond would appreciate. So, in celebration of tomorrow’s momentous occasion, here is a paper crown that pays…
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How-to: Mother’s Day pop-up card
Meg KowieskiWe’re crazy about daisies and we know mom will be too. Make a Mother’s Day card that is sure to bring her smile to full bloom with this easy pop-up card design. It’s perfect for celebrating mom or other springtime occasions. Materials Needed: • Pop-up Card How to PDF • Chocolate A2…
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Announcing: Baby Photo Contest
paper…for 50 adorable faces, like this one! The Paper Source Design team is developing our 2011 birth announcements, and your little bundle of joy could be the featured inspiration in our catalogs, online and in stores. To Enter: Become a Fan by “liking” the Paper Source Facebook Page Send...…
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DIY wedding programs
Meg KowieskiWith spring and summer weddings approaching, there are sure to be lots of last-minute crafting projects and to-do’s, as you prepare (or help someone else prepare!) for the big day. Keep it simple while getting stunning results with these program ideas– the perfect way to usher in a grand…
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Guest blogger: A birch & bluebirds wedding
paper…White Mountains of New Hampshire last August. Carla knew from the start that she wanted birds to play a major role in her theme, and for her colors to be “blue, shades of blue, maybe blue and some bluish... The post Guest blogger: A birch & bluebirds wedding appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Sweet handmade valentine workshops
paper…like the story of Hayley’s nephew? Or maybe you’re looking for the perfect expression of gratitude? Think of how meaningful it would be to have your story ready for giving on February 14th. No matter if you are an adult, ‘tween, or... The post Sweet handmade valentine workshops appeared…
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Baby shower ideas to share…
paperMy dearest friend, Kelly, is having her first baby next month and I had the pleasure of co-hosting a baby shower in her honor. We wanted this to be a wonderfully festive and fun baby shower filled with special touches and unexpected moments. Since the invitations were the first thing that guests…
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Welcome baby! Paper Source birth announcements are here!
paperYou spend hours creating the perfect nursery and you spend a lifetime nurturing that little being – now celebrate your new arrival with our exclusive line of stylish birth announcements. Parents may choose from 150 distinctive designs, including styles fit for a boy, a girl or twins. Each…
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Crafts for kids: New kits for boys and girls
paperBeing the mom/stepmom of three boys, the thought of hosting twelve boys (ages 7-11), at the Evanston store terrified me! How would we keep these boys engaged in the crafts we wanted them to test? (Especially since we planned to sugar them up with donuts during the hour they were with us!) As it…
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Wedding invitations workshop this Saturday!
paper…of giving and warmth that is very much apart of the holiday season. What a great way to begin the new year! Here at Paper Source we love weddings! And, with experience being our teacher, we planned ahead... The post Wedding invitations workshop this Saturday! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Wedding inspiration: A Parisian bridal shower
paperIt’s a wonderful day when we get to put our products and skills to use at the corporate office, and a colleague’s upcoming nuptials certainly gave us reason to celebrate. The store operations team surprised bride-to-be Stephanie with a day centered around her favorite destination. Our…
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California dreamin’ on such a blizzard day
paper…Blizzard of 2011 stranded most of the country indoors I was stuck in sunny L.A., after attending the Craft and Hobby show. Of course, I would have rather been home with my family. But, if I had to be... The post California dreamin’ on such a blizzard day appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
