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Behind the design: The Paper Source Design team
paperMany of you have grown to love our products through the 300+ associates 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…
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Upcoming event: Crafter’s Night Out this Thursday!
paperWe have so many splendid ideas to share with you at our Annual Seasonal Table Event that I couldn’t resist providing a little sneak peek at the collection of ideas we are featuring at Thursday’s Crafter’s Night Out. These colorful holiday favor pouches provide the perfect opportunity to…
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Happy Halloween from our Home to Yours!
paperLast month, we shared Halloween craft inspiration from our Chicagoland stores and many of you were giddy over the Halloween Haunted House Craft created by our Lincoln Park associates. So we decided to feature it in celebration of today’s holiday! Keep in mind, the team used scrap materials and…
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Something Sweet for Ann: A Sugar & Spice Baby Shower
paper…delight. Not only was Ann the perfect candidate for motherhood, but she was also deserving of one spectacular celebration. After all, she had planned so many events for friends and loved ones... The post Something Sweet for Ann: A Sugar & Spice Baby Shower appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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DIY wedding programs
Meg Kowieski…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 affair! With so many card sizes... The post DIY wedding programs appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Wedding invitations workshop this Saturday!
paperThis month we’ve heard 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...…
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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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An upcycled gift wrap theme
paperAs many of you learned last 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…
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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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Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Leslie
paper…part of an ongoing series dedicated to showing you the minds behind our designs, we hit up PS Designer Leslie for a quick 10 questions about the many things that inspire her designs and her whit. Leslie has contributed to several notable Paper Source products, including our 2012 Letterpress…
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Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Karen
paper…fabulous minds behind our designs, we are kicking things off with Paper Source Designer Karen. One of our senior designers, Karen has played a hand in many designs and products over the years. Her work is found in Paper Source calendars and she helped conceptualize the latest... The post Behind the…
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Quick-step guide: snaps, eyelets & brads
paperA PS Fan fan recently wrote in about a 4″ x 6″ booklet idea she 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…
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Simply SMASHing – New SMASH journals and accessories!
paperVideo courtesy of TheSmashFan Many of us here at Paper Source cut our crafty teeth on the trusty ol’ scrapbook project – It was the original way to Do Something Creative Every Day! You could doodle, or write, or arrange collected treasures to tell any story. There were no rules, and…
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Upcoming workshop: Creative Spiral Travel Book
paper…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 travel memories, we’ve taken... The post Upcoming workshop: Creative…
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Behind the Design: Silhouette samples from PS experts
paper…for rubber stamping, embossing and stenciling. We also explored DIY letterpress and digital die cutting projects. Paper Source associates, even many from your local store, offered their vision... The post Behind the Design: Silhouette samples from PS experts appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Special Announcement: Japan Relief Program
paperMany of us have been glued to the television and internet, getting snippets of the horror that has befallen Japan. Only two weeks in, and it is shocking to see news coverage shifting to Libya and Wisconsin, while the country of Japan faces an overwhelming restart on virtually every front, with even…
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Paper crowns for a royal affair
paper…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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Fresh from the field, our lucky new color!
paperWe’re feeling lucky because our new shade of Clover arrived just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Now you can create fun stationery or festive decor with our newest green in solid papers and envelopes. This happy green answers a frequent customer request for something vibrant and true. Mix…
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Postcards from my sister
paper…resolution. We thought her story would inspire your creativity and, for those of you with sisters or loved ones who live afar, touch your heart. We hope you enjoy this story and the inspiring year ahead! I am so lucky to... The post Postcards from my sister appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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A must-see: Winter wonderland holiday card
paper…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 mountains, snow... The post A must-see: Winter wonderland…
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In the news: Hot holiday products
paper…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 new... The post…
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Turkish delight
paper…history and endless inspiration. Even in the holiday bustle, I find myself reflecting fondly on the amazing things we found there. We enjoyed it so much that I figured, why not share a few images (admittedly not professional) and... The post Turkish delight appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Win a PS Gift Card – tell us your inspiration!
paper…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 Win a PS Gift Card – tell us your inspiration!…
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Setting a Grateful Table
paper…a turkey to assigning side dishes to cleaning house, few obligations toe the line of exciting and stressful quite as well as hosting Thanksgiving, so — to help you along — we dug up some of our favorite fixings for a grateful table. With the help of a paper kit or one of... The post…
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Draft-worthy first birthday party invitations
paper…blood relation though), turns one year old today. Happy Birthday Grayson! Grayson’s mom is my oldest and dearest friend (next to my sister), so I was happy to help her create a birthday party invitation to fit his celebration – a football-themed... The post Draft-worthy first birthday…
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Baby Shower Ideas: Something Sweet for Ann
paper…arrived earlier this month, which gave us a chance to revisit Ann’s very special Sugar & Spice Baby Shower thrown in late summer. We enjoyed planning this event so much that we wanted to dedicate a... The post Baby Shower Ideas: Something Sweet for Ann appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Behind the design: Paper Source Craft Design
paper…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... The post Behind the design: Paper Source Craft Design appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Upcoming workshop: Mono-Print & Stitched Booklet
paperIn grad school I fell in love with the rich colors and layered textures of mono-prints, so you can imagine my thrill when I discovered the Letterpress Machine Combo Kit can recreate these luscious prints. Using the components of the kit, plus a few extra ink colors, rubber stamp resists and accents,…
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How-to: Simple page markers
Meg Kowieski…digital… or you hate dog earring pages in your favorite books…then you’ll appreciate this simple how-to! These page savers are so FUNctional! Kids will enjoy making them and adding them to notebooks or text books. –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave:…
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We’re celebrating a birthday!
paperWe’ve been so busy monkeying around with fresh ideas and new products that we almost forgot to celebrate a 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…
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Creative gift wrapping: reusing a gift box
paper…Deciding what 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…
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Buyer’s favorite: Unique Father’s Day gifts
paperFather’s Day is approaching and, whether your dad is sweetheart or a geek at 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…
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Upcoming workshop: Color, color, color
paperThis month we created a class inspired entirely by color. After all, color is what we do so well here at Paper Source! We’ll share simple ideas and techniques to build your foundation, then let you take these ideas to another level through the creative use of color. Color, Color, Color! Stationery…
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Addressed to impress
paperWhat do an Ad Man, a Mad Man and an Italian Man have 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...…
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Mark your calendar: Special Earth Day Event
paper…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.... The post Mark your calendar: Special Earth Day Event appeared first on Paper…
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Paper Source Grand Opening Events – This weekend!
paperWe are so very proud to announce our three 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!…
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Wedding inspiration for the DIY bride
Meg Kowieski…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 go! Our Scallops Laser Cut Invitation... The post Wedding inspiration for the DIY bride appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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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The little black gift
paper…the little black dress that sits in your closet, we’ve found the little black (or 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…
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It’s here! New Colorscope readings for Paper Source fans
paper…addition of Ophiuchus, but identifying your Paper Source Colorscope sign is easy, especially with the addition of fig, peacock, persimmon and sunshine. So, we ask,“What’s your Colorscope?” Pick your favorite Paper Source color, review your expert color reading, and tell us how that…
