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Addressed to impress
paper…in common? They all fell in love with a custom stamp. It sounds strange, so let me backtrack. Nearly four years ago, I had the great pleasure of marrying into a wonderfully eccentric family. My mother-in-law and her three sisters are artists... The post Addressed to impress appeared first on Paper…
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Announcing: Couples Photo Contest
paperHey all you love birds, the Paper Source Design team is looking for a few great couples to represent our new line of save the date photo cards set to launch with our 2012 Paper Source Wedding Collection this spring. The photos will appear in card samples on our website, in our catalog and in... The…
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Chicagoland inspiration: Crafts for Halloween
paperStop by your local Paper Source this month to find some great Halloween ideas haunting our demo table (located in the front of all 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…
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The perfect DIY calendar
paperAre you always on the look out for personalized projects that are great for anyone on your list, including those hard to shop for folks?! Well, our new 2012 DIY Calendar is perfect! With 12 months to work with and a manageable size, all you need is inspiration… and a little time to create!…
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How-to: Back-to-school lunch labels
Meg Kowieski…Run our large circle labels through the printer with our print template or write each name by hand. An adorable back-to-school design that is great for single lunches or an entire classroom! Materials Needed: • Back-To-School Lunch Labels How-To PDF • Red 4″ Round Labels • 8... The post…
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How-to: Patriotic lei
Meg KowieskiDon’t just decorate your home for the holidays… Adorn your party guests too with this festive 4th of July lei! It’s a great way to add a patriotic touch to anyone’s outfit! Have a happy AND safe Independence Day! –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave:…
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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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Upcoming workshop: Creative Spiral Travel Book
paperOur 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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Holiday craft idea: Patriotic starbursts
paper…spending time with family or watching cars race in Indianapolis, we hope you celebrate the upcoming holiday weekend with PS style. The PS Blog is a great resource for inspiration. Check out our patriotic paper rosettes, festive banner and treat toppers, or try your hand at our newest kit! The…
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Mark your calendar: Special Earth Day Event
paper…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.... The post Mark your calendar: Special Earth Day Event appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: Lamb treat bag
Meg KowieskiDecorate your Easter table or start an Easter project for the kiddies with these lovable little lambs! This idea is great for baby showers too! –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber Stamp Cleaner and Rubber Stamp Cleaning Pad Materials Needed: • Lamb Treat Bag…
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Wedding bells are ringing at Paper Source
Meg KowieskiWe Love Weddings, We Do, We Do! All the creativity surrounding weddings is so inspiring! Flowers, pretty dresses, great food, cake, heartfelt moments…what’s not to love?! But we must say, our most favorite part is the invitation and stationery. We are pleased as champagne punch to…
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Wedding invitations workshop this Saturday!
paper…about so many engagements – no doubt they were inspired by the spirit 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…
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A must-see: Winter wonderland holiday card
paper…continues with this magnificent creation by Rick V., Midwest Regional Manager for Paper Source. The corporate office was buzzing when this wonderful creation arrived. Of course we had to find out more, so here is his story… Having spent the past few years in the Pacific Northwest, the…
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Something Sweet for Ann: Candy-Coated Shower Accents
paperAs part of Ann’s Sugar & Spice Baby Shower we found a few easy ways to take the candy theme beyond the refreshment table, creating wonderful paper accents for a touch of sweetness on every table. Pink candy pieces were included in floral centerpieces and extras were sprinkled on table…
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Behind the design: Paper Source Craft Design
paperRounding out our feature on the Paper Source Design Team are the wonderful ladies who lead our craft, kit and sample creation. And, man, do these gals rock! Maria and Estella (pictured at left and center) are the early birds in the Design Area. We are so lucky to enter our space each morning to...…
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Behind the design: The Paper Source Design team
paper…who work in nearly 50 store locations nationwide. These folks have introduced you to so many unique products and designs – but have you ever wondered who dreamt them up? Our very own Chicago-based Design Team is behind the Paper Source exclusive... The post Behind the design: The Paper Source…
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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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Upcoming workshop: Artful Paper Inspired Cards
paperDrawing inspiration from paper artists like Helen Musselwhite, we have created a workshop that focuses on the wonderful art of paper cutting. Join us for: Artful Paper Inspired Cards Workshop Saturday, May 28, 2011 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (local time) Click to register! Cull inspiration from…
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Mother’s Day gift ideas
Meg KowieskiMother’s Day is coming up fast and we have 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…
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Wedding inspiration for the DIY bride
Meg KowieskiEach year when we launch our new Wedding Invitation Collection in stores, our crafts team builds wonderful wedding inspiration boards to share with our store customers. They create DIY options to enhance the wedding invitations and we thought our online customers would also love to see, so here you…
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Baby shower ideas to share…
paper…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 would…
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Artist inspiration: Helen Musselwhite
paperIn my world, a rainy Saturday = project time (and probably a good classic movie). While looking for a little inspiration on a gray day, I stumbled across the work of paper artist, Helen Musselwhite. I never grow tired of looking at paper cutting, with all of its lovely, lacy intricacies and layers.…