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DIY Butterfly Card Making
Paper SourceLong, picnic-filled days in sundresses and flip flops are finally here to stay. That’s right: summer has officially arrived. Capture the essence of the season with a DIY card making project. Print out a butterfly template to use your favorite fine paper, or use our handmade butterflies to customize…
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DIY Butterfly Embellishment
Toy BrownThis year marks our 35th anniversary of inspiring you to Do Something Creative Every Day! In honor of our milestone moment, we’ve recently redesigned PaperSource.com, making it easier for you explore our brand online. Since butterflies are the perfect metaphor for profound change in one’s…
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My Planner, My Plan Series: Elisa Marshall and Ben Sormonte of Maman
Paper SourceMeet PS Planning Ambassadors: Elisa Marshall and Ben Sormonte As co-owners of Maman, Elisa and Benjamin, have had to be proactive planners while also being open to possibilities of life’s spontaneity every day to create the artful and unique experience of their shops. Maman, is an ever-evolving…
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How to Make A Custom Envelope
Paper SourceJust as you take the time to wrap gifts in pretty paper and perfect bows, give your correspondences the same personal touch with DIY envelopes. With the right tools, making your own envelopes is a cinch. Follow our guide to see for yourself. Things You’ll Need: Scissors Fine Paper Pencil Bone…
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Meet the Maker Series: Designing S’well Water Bottles
Paper SourceAt the beginning of the development process, how do you choose the designs and shapes of waterbottles? Our product line has grown incredibly and offers our Creative team a fun opportunity to marry style and function. We consider the current global trends each season when it comes to colors,…
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How to Make the Perfect Bow
Paper SourceNothing makes a sweeter statement atop a gift than a perfectly tied bow. And with endless pattern and color combinations, it’s the perfect skill to master for any season. Follow our guide for all of the pro-bow tying tips you’ll ever need. Things You’ll Need: Scissors Gift Box Ribbon…
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My Planner, My Plan Series: Jen Gotch of Ban.do
Paper SourceMeet PS Planning Ambassador: Jen Gotch Ban.do is known across the country for empowering messages, all things pink and quirky illustrations from local artists, but it all started with a plan from Founder and Chief Creative Officer Jen Gotch. As a self-proclaimed non-planner, Jen understands the…
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My Planner, My Plan Series: Rosie O’Neill of Sugarfina
Paper SourceMeet PS Planning Ambassador: Rosie O’Neill Combining a passion for color and a quest to create the ultimate candy shop, Rosie O’Neill and her husband Josh, co-founded Sugarfina. Sugarfina is a luxury candy boutique filled with artisanal candies that are packed to perfection for gifting or a…
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DIY Moment: Photo Memory Box
Paper SourceDIY Moments: Vol. 18 No. 4 Celebrate the woman who gave you everything with a meaningful DIY gift. This photo box is inexpensive and easy to make, yet goes the extra mile to show Mom how much she means to you. What You’ll Need Luxe White Box Mailer – A7 Vellum Paper for…
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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Invitation Wording
Paper SourceWhen it comes to planning a wedding, stress can easily turn a happy occasion into a nightmare (cue the bridezillas). Tasks like venue hunting and shortening the guest list have their issues, but wording your invites should be fun and stress-free. When you’re ready to share the big day, use this…
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Add A Little Markle Sparkle To Handwritten Letters and Invites
Toy BrownIn honor of National Letter Writing Month, we’re putting the spotlight on the beauty of a handwritten letter. When you take the time to craft a handwritten letter, the recipient feels special and loved, something that royal bride-to-be Meghan Markle agrees with. As you might have read in a recent…
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Gifting Ideas for the Best Teacher Ever
Paper SourceSummer break is just around the corner. Before trading in the backpack for a beach tote, show an A+ teacher your appreciation with a thoughtful gift – Paper Source has got you covered with items for teachers of any grade, along with wrapping and DIY tips to add a meaningful touch to your gift.…
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Valentine Cards Made with Love!
Pearl PlotkinThe day of love is around the corner, and there’s nothing better than a homemade card to give to your sweetheart or bestie! We put together three easy DIY cardmaking ideas to create this Valentine’s Day – of course, there are plenty of hearts involved. Stamp and Emboss Cards…
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DIY Wedding Ideas
Pearl PlotkinOne of our favorite parts about Paper Source is the creativity our employees and customers have when it comes to DIY. There are so many brides and grooms who want to take their wedding planning into their own hands, literally. We offer a plethora of workshops and in-store advice for couples who…
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Meet the Maker: Tombow
Paper SourceAs we continue to partner with leading brands in the industry, it was fitting that Tombow is featured as our first Maker of 2019. Our brands both value superior quality and artistic grade products. “At Tombow, we’re passionate about offering the finest and most innovative…
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Easy Gift Wrapping Guide
Paper SourceThey say the best gifts come in small packages, but we believe the best gifts come in beautifully wrapped packages! After all, if the giver has taken the time and care to wrap to perfection, what’s inside is bound to delight. This holiday season, take a few extra moments to wrap your…
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The Art of the Handwritten Note
Paper SourceAs candy cane season approaches, the time to reach out to loved ones with warm wishes is also near. While technology makes it easy to keep in touch, nothing really says ‘I love you’ like a thoughtful, handwritten letter. With the U.S Postal Service reporting a 10 billion letter drop in the…
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Easy and Thoughtful Hand-Made Holiday Gift Guide!
Paper SourceTrying to find the perfect gift that feels thoughtful and meaningful can be hard when online shopping makes everything so accessible. With so many options, gift giving sometimes loses the feeling of surprise and delight you get when both you and recipient open their gift. Creating a hand-made…
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Everything You Need For Your Holiday Cards
Paper SourceWhether creating handmade Christmas cards are your yearly tradition or you are looking for a way to make your holiday photo card stand out, Paper Source can help you find a card that captures the magic of the season. Below is what you need from start to finish to “dress” your envelope and cards…
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DIY Festive Friendsgiving Table
Paper SourceDIY Festive Friendsgiving Table Friendsgiving is a time to celebrate the bounty of the harvest season without the stress that often comes along with extended family gatherings. The menu is easy enough: The host provides a turkey or vegetarian main, and the guests bring along sides, potluck-style.…
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DIY Moments: Holiday Card Display
Paper Source‘Tis the season for holiday cards – display them with a beautiful wall hanging. This lovely DIY uses just a few materials and is quick and easy to make. Follow these steps to create a display worthy of showing off cards from friends and family! Products Needed Dowel rod…
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Meet the Maker: Wild & Wolf
Paper SourceThis design forward brand brings whimsy and wonder to their product. Learn more about this maker in our interview below! How did Wild & Wolf get started? We started out in 2005 in the historic city of Bath, in the UK, which is where you’ll find our headquarters today. In our first tiny…
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You’re Invited: Paper Source’s Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Party!
Tran MaOn Saturday, October 27th and Sunday, October 28th Paper Source will be hosting a Halloween Trick-or-Treat Party at all store locations! Our delightfully frightful celebration will include spectacular party activities to get you in the Halloween spirit. Check out the full list of activities below…
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How to Decorate a Pumpkin Without Carving It
Paper SourceWhen you see the first pumpkin at the market, it’s a telltale sign that autumn has arrived. And while we all love their cheerful color and festive fall appearance, carving them can be a rather messy endeavor. For a less messy and more kid-friendly approach, try adorning your pumpkin with paper…
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How to Display Holiday Cards
Paper SourceYou’ve signed sealed and delivered your own holiday cards and now it’s time to sit back and relax. You know how much thought and work goes into getting those holiday cards out the door. So when the cards from friends and family come flooding into your mailbox, show them off with a fun and…
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My Planner, My Plan Series: Amber Kemp-Gerstel
Paper SourceMeet PS Planner Ambassador: Amber Kemp-Gerstel Amber will go on record to say she “would rather lose my big toe than lose my calendar” and that is exactly why she has been the perfect fit as our next PS Planner Ambassador. Formally, a child psychologist turned ultimate craft…
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The Art of Living, Giving, Celebrating, and Creating
Paper SourceThe Art of Paper Source On average, Americans check their phones 80 times a day. It seems like living in the present is a thing of past. But there’s an easy way to come back down to earth: crafting. While colored pens and stationary may not save the world, they do help us cherish all... The post…
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Crafting 101: How to Make a Memory Book
Paper SourceYour phone is full of adorable photos — vacations, special occasions, and everyday moments that make you smile. But how often do you really look at them? Creating a memory book makes these photos easier to enjoy and look back on. Follow our simple guide to craft a story you can share with the…
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Crafting 101: How to Make Custom Gift Bags
Paper SourceNo birthday party is complete without a well-stocked goodie bag. The only thing that could make your parting gifts more festive for friends and family? Making them yourself. With a simple lineup of supplies in your craft room, you can make custom gift bags to match any occasion. Use the below guide…
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The Ultimate Guide to Party-Perfect Banners
Paper SourceFestive, bunting-inspired celebration banners are one of our favorite party trends in recent memory. There’s just something about the way a simple combination of fine paper and string can encapsulate the spirit of shouting “hooray!” With a handful of supplies and a bit of imagination,…
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Celebrating 35 Years of Creativity
Tran MaThe Art of Paper Craft Paper is the canvas for capturing life’s moments and each moment we create becomes part of our story. We preserve life’s moments to pass them on so we can celebrate each moment for years to come. Paper Source has been here to help a community live, give, celebrate…
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My Planner, My Plan Series: Eva Amurri Martino
Paper SourceMeet PS Planner Ambassador: Eva Amurri Martino With a natural desire to work hard, combined with her passion for style and love of her family, Eva Amurri Martino was able to create her own lifestyle blog where she can share her guide to life. Eva’s lifestyle blog focuses on her passions but…
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How to Design The Perfect Craft Room
Paper SourceA recent survey from UpWork revealed that nearly 85 percent of independently employed people prefer to work from a designated at-home office rather than their kitchen counter or a coffee shop. This might be because working from a dedicated office space can actually increase productivity and…
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Women We Love: Marie Tillman
Paper SourceAs a leader of two business and a family of six, simplifying life has been a key strategy for Marie Tillman’s success. This approach helps Marie stay true to the person she aspires to be and the life she wants to live. Marie’s first entrepreneurial journey began with the…
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DIY Moment: Illuminated Photo Box
Paper SourceDIY Moments: Vol.18 No.7 Whether you’re scrambling for a last minute gift or are looking for a creative way to brighten your dorm room, this illuminated photo box will do the trick! A quick and easy craft to keep your favorite photo on display all day and night. What…
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My Planner, My Plan Series: Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co
Paper SourceMeet PS Planning Ambassador: Anna Bond As co-founder and Creative Director of Rifle Paper Co, Anna Bond, has perfected her organization routine successfully taking a small business in her apartment to an internationally recognized brand. Known for her signature hand painted illustrations of vibrant…
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Behind the Design: From Concept to Complete
Toy BrownSince our new 2019 planners just launched last week, we thought it would be fun to get a behind the scenes look at how these new designs were brought to life. We chatted with our in-house designers to see what their workspaces are like, how the design process begins, and what possible designs we…
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Get a Royal Look for Your Wedding Invitations
Toy BrownThe world is all abuzz about the upcoming royal wedding of Prince Henry and Meghan Markle, which takes place on May 19th. Many brides-to-be will be watching the wedding, hoping to perhaps borrow some of the royal wedding elements to use in their own ceremonies. One place where it would be easy to…
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Empowering Women in Our Communities
Meg KowieskiIn April, we asked you to nominate the women in your life that empower you to be the best you, and with over 400 written nominations in stores, we’ve had the honor to catch a glimpse of these women who empower others through love, action and empathy. While one of these women has won a... The…
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DIY Moment: Photo Memory Box for Dad
Meg KowieskiDIY Moments: Vol. 18 No.5 Create a photo memory box to celebrate dad this Father’s Day – it’s an easy craft that’s perfect for his office and will remind him of all your favorite memories together. What You’ll Need Assorted Circle Punches Decorative Paper Xyron 510 or Tape…
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DIY a Royal Wedding Watch Party Fit for Nobility
Meg KowieskiWith the Royal Wedding almost upon us, we’re dusting off our fascinators (or making paper ones at our new Mini Workshop) and starting the kettle to celebrate the newest Royal Couple from across the pond. Of course, we have to celebrate Meghan Markel and Prince Harry’s wedding in true…
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Meet the Maker Series: Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge
Toy BrownContinuing with our mission to highlight inspiring and empowering women, we were thrilled to interview Grace Bonney for our Meet the Maker series. She is the author of New York Times bestseller In the Company of Women and founder of Design*Sponge, a design and lifestyle blog. We asked Bonney a…
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Meet The Maker Series: Lydia Ortiz of Little Feminist
Toy BrownAs we mentioned in our last blog, we’re giving you the opportunity to win an illustration of an inspiring woman in your life, drawn by Lydia Ortiz, the illustrator of the Little Feminist Series. We chatted with Lydia Ortiz to find out how she got involved in the project, what inspires her, and how…
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Celebrate An Empowering Woman In Your Life
Toy BrownThroughout March, we celebrated women-led brands with our Women We Love Initiative. Now, we want to turn the spotlight on the inspirational and empowering women in your own community! You know her, the one that works tirelessly but always with a smile on her face. The woman who knows how to lift…
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Meet the Maker Series: Seltzer Goods
Toy BrownAs we mentioned in our last blog, we’ve recently launched our Women We Love initiative, celebrating women-owned, led, and supported brands, which includes one of our favorites, Seltzer Goods. We chatted with Gay Lam, founder and CEO of Seltzer Goods, to find out how she started this amazing…
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Women We Love: #PSCelebratesWomen
Toy BrownWe’re super excited and not just because spring is in the air. In case you don’t know, March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day, so we thought it was the perfect time to kick off our “Women We Love” initiative. Our CEO Winnie Park said it best, “As a company... The…
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Shine Bright at Your Own DIY Oscar Party
Toy BrownDon’t let Hollywood have all the fun – If you’re planning on watching the Academy Awards ceremony this year, why not bring the stars into your home with an Oscar party of your own? Make the night a five star affair for you and your guests with this collection of ideas and party essentials…
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A Cute DIY Basket for Easter
Rebecca BurickWhen Easter hops around, we love curating special baskets for everyone in the family, especially if it means a cute theme and lots of goodies to complement it! As we got a head start on this year’s baskets, we thought why don’t we add a personal touch and build a basket – literally. The…
