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Celebrate with Darcy x The Minions
Paper SourceWe are excited to launch the Darcy Miller x Minions party collection available exclusively at Paper Source! This collaboration is unlike anything you will find anywhere else because it is Darcy’s unique illustrations that bring the cheerful giggles and wiggles of the minions to life. Learn more…
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Sign Up Now! July Workshops are Here.
Paper SourceSummer is on! Fill your extra hours of sunlight by getting crafty and socializing with friends. Our new workshops are here for skill-building fun. Read below for an overview of each class and visit us online to reserve your spot now! Colorscope Discovery Workshop Wednesday, July 10th…
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Mustache Thank You Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Paper Bag Folded Card A2 Gravel Envelope Paper Bag Text Paper Peacock Cover Paper Wrapping Paper Envelope Liner Templates VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Black Embossing Powder Mustache Stamp Escorial Thank You Stamp Brilliance Graphite Black Inkpad Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tips Use…
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The ultimate PS color guide
Meg KowieskiOur new swatchbooks have arrived and with them our yummy new colors, peacock, persimmon, sunshine and paper bag. We’re all about color here in the Design Department, and there is a certain giddy vibe that comes over us when the new swatchbooks are ready. It’s sort of like the satisfaction of…
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From Kit to Carousel
Meg KowieskiDIY Moments: Vol. 16 No. 2 Our kits are perfect for an afternoon craft with the kiddos, but what can you do with them after that? Why not repurpose your favorite kit into a cute mobile for nursery décor or your little one’s bedroom? Learn how below! What You’ll Need 2 Unicorn Garland…
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Hello May, Hello Sunshine!
Paper SourceNew! Free digital downloads for dressing your favorite tech accessories are here. Our exclusive Paper Source design for May will let the sunshine follow you always. Hello Sunshine! We are all looking for a little bright spot in our daily lives and this new wallpaper is full of vibrant…
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New! Autumn Blooms in September Digital Download
Paper SourceNew! Free digital downloads for dressing your favorite tech accessories are here. Our exclusive Paper Source design for September will inspire the start of a cozy autumn with statement blooms. The newest PS wallpaper design is here flourishing for fall. Feel inspired to wind down and transition to…
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Paper ribbon made with love
paperNow we love our double-faced satin ribbon dearly, but it’s nice to bring different ribbon styles into the mix and we’re thrilled to have new paper ribbon. These gorgeous biodegradable ribbons are made from 100% cotton that is responsibly grown and dyed in the USA. The ribbons can be…
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Back to School: Locker Style
Meg KowieskiAs you gear up for the school year, one great way to cheer up your little student is to give them the greatest looking locker around. From wallpapers to magnets, to mini chandeliers, there are endless ways to deck out a school locker! Aqua Locker Rug, Magnetic Locker Chandelier, Aqua & White…
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Paper Source x Paperless Post!
Pearl PlotkinOur new partnership with Paperless Post has officially launched and we couldn’t be more excited. We are now the exclusive print partner for all of the printed materials coming from paperlesspost.com. We’re thrilled to be working with a superstar in the digital invitation world, and we…
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Paper Mache Bowls Recipe
Paper SourcePaper Mache Bowls Materials: Decorative Paper Methyl Cellulose Glue Circle Punches Paste Brush or Foam Brush Balloons Step-by-Step Use circle punches to punch 20-30 circles of a decorative paper. Blow up balloons, but keep slightly under-inflated so they are soft. On a piece of scrap paper, brush…
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Personalize Any Desk–No Matter Your Style with Guest Blogger Love Always, Audrey
Meg KowieskiOur annual MyPSCalendar sweepstakes is underway and this year, we’re asking you to show us your deskie. Share your workspace with us by August 31st, and you could win a $500 gift card to Paper Source! With the help of Audrey of Love Always, Audrey we’ve curated 3 fun desks to inspire…
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We’re Hiring! Attend an All-Store Holiday Hiring Event.
Paper SourceYou are invited to attend Paper Source Open House Events – Tuesday September 21st between 4:30-6:30pm and Sunday October 9th between 10:00am- 12:00pm. All Stores Nationwide will be participating, to hire retail enthusiasts for our stores. Find a your local store. What to Expect Begin…
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How-to: wall bulletin organizer
Meg KowieskiI may not be heading back to school with a fresh supply of notebooks or have a locker in dire need of personalization, but that doesn’t stop my urge this time of year, to get organized. And of course, in the prettiest way possible! This cheery bulletin board made with our brand new Marigolds…
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How-to: camp stationery
Meg KowieskiBefore the kids head off to summer camp, squeeze in some craft time to create this camp stationery set. Note cards, envelopes, address labels and postage stamps are all neatly packed inside a little backpack, which you can add to their favorite stuffed animal! Kids will have a fun time making their…
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Sock Monkey Santas Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Superfine Softwhite Folded Card A2 Persimmon Envelope Chestnut & Scarlet Color Box Inkpads Sock Monkey Rubber Stamp Prima Press Alphabet Rubber Stamps & Holder Clear Embossing Powder X-mas Red Stickles Glitter Glue Red Polka Dots Washi Tape Santa Hat Repeat Stickers Embossing…
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Rubber stamping technique: masking
paperMasking is a very cool rubber stamping technique that involves layering rubber stamp images to create depth. By rubber stamping images one on top of the other using masking you give the illusion that images are in front or behind each other. I’ve demonstrated this technique in the 5 steps…
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Now Available: Seasonal Positions at Paper Source
paperPaper Source holiday planning takes place amidst the heat of summer, and now that we have fallen into autumn it’s time to turn our heads to hiring for the 2012 Holiday Season. Our associates – permanent and seasonal – make the Paper Source holiday experience come alive. Who…
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New! July Digital Download
Roxy SchmidJuly is World Watercolor Month and we’re celebrating with this free digital download for all of your tech devices! Download for free! Desktop | iPhone 8 | iPhone x | Tablet History of World Watercolor Month Charlie O’Shields founded World Watercolor Month in 2016. His own love…
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Paper Source takes Manhattan
paperBig Apple, Times Square, Central Park, Broadway, Saturday Night Live, Woody Allen, Alicia Keys and Jay-Z?… whatever comes to mind it’s safe to say we have an Empire State of Mind. Nothing captures our enthusiasm more than this paper creation by New York Magazine. Now, the doors are…
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Extra special stationery for a first-time camper
paperMy oldest daughter just went to sleep-away camp for the first time. It’s a big deal for both of us – she’s a bit reserved and home-based, and I like having her around! Of course I wanted to send her off with materials to write our family lots of letters (we’re five days in…
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PS Real Weddings: Laurel
paperWe were so excited when our Atlanta store manager, Carol, shared this wonderful wedding invitation with us. Her customer, Laurel, a Graphic Designer from that area, put this clever, colorful invitation suite together for her wedding in Vegas! Here’s her real wedding story: When Brayden (a Las Vegas…
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Fiesta Party Invitation Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Clover Flat Card A6 Peacock Envelope Persimmon, Fuchsia, Beet, Poppy, Curry & Peacock Text Paper Floral Lace Edge Punch Sombrero Stamp Maracas Stamp Wicked Black Color Box Dye Inkpad Golden Rod Stickles Silver Stickles True Blue Stickles 3D Foam Squares Black Pen Recipe Tips Punch…
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Paper Covered Lampshade Recipe
Paper SourcePaper Covered Lampshade Materials: Decorative Paper Lampshade Form Super Tacky Tape Scissors The easiest way to create a paper covered lampshade is to use an existing white lampshade form. This is also helpful because an existing form already has a flame resistant coating. The instructions below…
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This weekend: a first look at the new at-home letterpress machine!
paperCome to a Paper Source store this weekend for free holiday demonstrations and “make & take” projects… AND be one of the first to see the brand new at-home Letterpress Machine! We are so excited about this amazing table top machine that allows you to make your very own…
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Kids Fox Valentine
Paper SourceMaterials 4 Bar Clover Flat Cards 4 Bar Persimmon Envelopes Corner Rounder Punch Fox & To/From Rubber Stamps VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Picante Embossing Powder Heart Sparkle Gems Glassine Envelopes 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ Red & White Baker’s Twine Happy Valentine’s Day…
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Paper Source Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Paper SourceJoin us as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories from our very own team members. “May is a month where two celebrations near to my heart come together: Mother’s Day and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I am proud to be the product of strong…
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Saying “I Do” with a Summer Barbecue
Paper SourceSummer was made for outdoor celebrations. After spending the last year and a half inside due to the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor gatherings are a great way to have the summer wedding of your dreams while still being cautious. While these weddings are likely to be smaller than in past years, it is…
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DIY Spooky-Sweet Treats for Halloween
Pearl PlotkinFor some of us, Halloween is all about the candy, and with the holiday fast-approaching it’s time to stock up! Visit us online or in store today for 30% off Halloween supplies! For a fun and festive way to treat your Halloween party guests, why not offer adorable treat bags—stamped with your…
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Small Cello Bags Recipe
Paper SourceSmall Cello Bags Materials: Small Cello Bags Medium Metal Rim Tags Black & White Baker’s Twine Chalkboard Thank You Stickers Recipe Tips: Fill cello bags with treats. Trim existing string off of tag and thread tag onto black and white baker’s twine. Wrap twine around bag and secure…
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The Perfect Gift (Wrap!)
Meg KowieskiDon’t wait for the holidays to get into gift wrap! Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations…every celebration needs the perfect gift to accompany it! But as we all know, it’s all about presentation. No one wants to receive a gift that looks like it just arrived in the mail hours…
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Friday Fun: Favor Bag Ideas
paperIf there’s one thing we love, it’s throwing a party… and one of our favorite aspects of hosting an event are the favors. Not only are favors a wonderful treat for your guests, but they also offer a blank canvas for creating wonderful little packages. Here are a few of our DIY…
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Celebrating Japanese strength & fine paper
paperMany of us were brought together by the tragedy that fell upon Japan last year. For a company deeply rooted in Japanese fine paper, the tsunami disaster touched the ancient art form we hold dear and the overseas business partners who have provided the exquisite papers our customers adore. Given our…
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How-to: halloween mummy party favors
Meg KowieskiI’m always challenging myself to find new ways to customize our favor boxes – they’re wonderful for so many occasions. Experimenting with our pillow favor box, I discovered that our ivory linen bookcloth worked perfectly for creating a Halloween mummy party favor. I love the color…
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DIY party ideas: 40th birthday party inspiration
paperI wanted to share some photographs from my husband’s 40th birthday party, as it might provide great DIY party ideas for PS blog readers. My inspiration started with our Mini Rotary Perforator Tool — I just love that little thing and wanted to incorporate something perforated into the…
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Something Sweet for Ann: A Custom Baby Shower Game
paperSince Ann is our go-to person for brilliant baby shower game ideas, it was challenging to think of something new she would not have seen before. Sticking with our sweet theme, we came up with a Sugar & Spice Timeline where everyone had to guess the year in which famous candies were born. A…
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Bridal shower invites – handy registry cards
paperI recently helped my mom make bridal shower invitations for a bride-to-be who will be getting married in Costa Rica. My mom wanted a subtle tropical theme and a unique wedding invite that she could design on her own. We browsed the wedding inspiration boards at the Evanston store for ideas, and…
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Go ahead…color outside the lines!
paperPart of the fun of being creative is having the opportunity to play with some old favorites, but in a new way. Faber-Castell Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils have long been a favorite of mine and I was thrilled when we picked up this set of 12 colors. Here’s an easy way to create fun stationery…
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Trending: Burlap & Jute Accents
paperBurlap is the new black, which means we are adding pretty little accents to our assortment to make sure you have this season’s trend in your craft closet. Incorporate this earthy trend into any style or project. Think natural napkin holders with modern flair, tailor stems of your bridal…
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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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Fine Paper Table Setting Recipe
Paper SourceFine Paper Table Setting Materials: Decorative Paper A7 Flat Card 8 1/2″ x 11″ Text Paper Place Card Super Tacky Tape Gold Uniball Pen Cord Chopsticks Step-by-Step Menu: Print a menu sized to 4 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ – this will fit 2-up on and 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet of text…
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NEW! May Digital Download: Florals
Roxy SchmidHappy May! This colorful pattern can be found on many of our products at Paper Source, including stone wrapping paper, gift bags, ceramics and more! And it’s now available as a FREE digital download for all of your tech devices! Desktop | iPhone 6-8 | iPhone X | Tablet…
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Cool paper craft idea: paper kites
Meg KowieskiThis is a great craft idea we put together to brighten our moods on a rainy spring day. Paper kites are a fun project to work on with kids and they make wonderful party decorations, or wall décor. (One day when we are master kite-makers we will figure out how to make these for outdoor... The post…
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Back to School: Free Tech Wallpaper Downloads
Paper SourceWe’re making back to school even more fun with free downloads of our exclusive Paper Source designs! We picked three of our favorite designs from our calendars for you to use as backgrounds on your phone and desktop. Enjoy this free perk – our way of making your tech a little more…
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How-To: Gallery Wall Series: Using the Silhouette CAMEO Machine
Pearl PlotkinReasons why we love the Silhouette Cameo: The Silhouette Cameo is a digital cutting tool. Think of it as a printer that uses a blade instead of ink. This crafting power tool opens up a world of artful opportunities! Use your favorite designs and fonts – You can cut any font on your computer…
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Festive Kid’s Birthday Party with Guest Blogger Rebecca G. from Not-So-SAHM
Meg KowieskiWhen our kids were little, we had big blowout birthday parties at our home. We figured at the toddler age, we were getting in on the celebration just as much as they were — simply for all making it through another year! But now that they are in school, they have their own ideas of... The post…
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All you need is LOVE!
paperAs far as lyrics go, this one is about the most perfect line you could apply to life…“All you need is Love!” And, while we often think this famous Beatles tune is merely a phrase pulled from the song, I hope the following story will inspire you to reconsider the power of a few well... The post All…
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How-to: Independence Day paper rosettes
Meg KowieskiWe originally created a version of these classic 4th of July decorations for Inauguration Day 2009. To celebrate the day, the PS Design team had streaming video of the day’s events projected onto a wall, framed by curtains and hanging red, white and blue (lake, of course) paper rosettes. It…
