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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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Handmade holiday cards
paperOur Annual Holiday 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…
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How-to: Panda love card
Meg KowieskiAnd you thought only teddy bears were lovable? This adorable little Panda makes a huggably sweet folded note- perfect for your Valentine sentiments! Created by the Paper Source Craft Design team, you can construct your Panda Love Card with colors of the season, or mix and match with your favorite PS…
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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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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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How-to: Silvery Tree Holiday Card
Meg KowieskiMake the holiday season merry and bright with this Silvery Tree Holiday Card. Use the Fuchsia base recommended in our How-To or modify with your favorite colors of the season. Materials Needed: • Silvery Tree Holiday Card How-To PDF • Fuchsia A2 Folded Card • Cover Weight Paper in Fushsia, Pure…
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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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A must-see: Winter wonderland holiday card
paperOur handmade holiday card inspiration 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…
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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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Valentine card making recipes – yummy!
Meg KowieskiAfter another food-free crafting “lunch” playing with cool new product from the Buying team, and some talented creative work from the Crafting team, taking that inspiration and bringing it to life, we have our next round of card making “recipes”! Have fun and do something…
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Art of Craft: New recipes for DIY cards & crafts
Meg KowieskiAs we mentioned in our Behind the Design post earlier this week, the new Paper Source catalog features an entire spread dedicated to a customer fave — Recipes! The Art of Craft lets you explore new techniques for rubber stamping, embossing and stenciling, along with digital die cutting and…
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How-to: Happy Jack & Spooky Cat Halloween Card
Meg KowieskiWish your friends a Spooktacular Halloween with this adorable Happy Jack & Spooky Cat Halloween Card. Materials Needed: • Halloween Card How-to PDF • Beet A7 Folded Cards • Pumpkin Shapes Pack • Black Cover Paper • Curry Cover Paper • Eco-White Cover Paper • Fuchsia Cover Paper • Poppy Cover…
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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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Studio City inspiration: Wedding place cards & menus
paperWe love how Paper Source Fan Lisa Y. used a monochromatic color palette and rubber stamps to accent her Eagle Castle Winery wedding in Paso Robles, California. Photograph courtesy of Inktree Photography I worked with TwoYellowShoes to design a custom template since I wanted the grapevines to go with…
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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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How-to: Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love
Meg KowieskiSend your favorite fool rushing in this Valentine’s Day with our Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love card. Utilize paper from season’s past or follow along with our color recommendations. Either way you slice it, this Valentine is better than a peanut butter and banana sandwich. Materials…
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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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Rainy day crafts for kids
paperWhen thunderstorms, heat waves or snow days keep the kids indoors lean on us to help you weather the storm. We went through our archives to find a few kid-friendly crafts that will keep you from getting caught in the rain. Paper monsters Paper dolls & paper dollhouses Owl place cards Paper…
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Announcing: Holiday Photo Contest
paperAs we anxiously await the July launch of our new line of birth announcements, we wanted to let our fans know about another opportunity to inspire our designs – our 2011 Holiday Photo Card development is underway and we’re looking for families to feature in our catalogs, online and in our…
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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…
