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Workshop: DIY Calendar
Meg Kowieski2015 is just around the corner which means it’s time to get your calendar ready. We have many beautiful designs to choose from but one of the most creative calendars we have is one that lets you be the designer! Our DIY Calendar comes with 12 monthly grids printed on recycled paper and a…
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Weekend Wants: 2015 Calendars
Paper SourceThe new year always makes us so excited to get organized. 2015 is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start, and our Paper Source calendars make it easy. Here are a few of our favorites (and they’re all exclusive to Paper Source!). The Classic. Our Great Big Calendar is the ultimate in clean…
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How-to: gingerpaper advent calendar
Meg KowieskiAdvent calendars are so much fun for kids (and adults!) – a festive count down of the days til Christmas. We were so excited to come up with a way to create an advent calendar using our Gingerpaper House Kit, so that kids could actually make their own (yes, with some help from mom or... The…
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One Calendar, Twelve Masterpeices
Paper SourceDIY Moments: Volume 16 No. 10 Every year, you scour our stores looking for the most beautiful calendar to organize your life with. Once you find the perfect one, you can’t wait to hang it on your wall to marvel at all year long. Sadly, you only get to look at each picture for one... The post…
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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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The little calendar that could
Meg KowieskiAt Paper Source, we’re constantly working to come up with interesting and beautiful ways to do calendars. Last year, we launched our first wall art calendar, a large-scale poster display of gorgeous saturated color. This year, we had a “paper engineering” brainstorm to come up with…
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From Calendar to Desk Accessories
Meg KowieskiDIY Moments: Vol. 16 No. 4 Our new Wrapping Paper Calendar makes a huge statement on the wall but it also has endless paper craft possibilities! Kickstart your crafternoon with a few ideas that will transform your calendar into 3 easy, yet stylish, desk accessories. Learn how below! What…
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How To: DIY Advent Calendar
paperImage via Midwest Living Can you believe it’s almost December? In our family, we always had a first of December tradition of going out to a store and buying each kid their own Advent calendar to count down the days until Christmas. Midwest Living has done this tradition one better with their…
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Introducing… our 2011 calendar collection!
Meg KowieskiFor the design team, working on the Paper Source calendar collection is a true joy and privilege. Having all of us work on the 2011 calendars results in a creative variety of design and illustration styles, tied together in look and feel by the PS color palette. Like clever little squirrels, we…
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Paper Source How-To: Calendar Stickers
Meg KowieskiAdd easy reminders and fun pops of color with these DIY stickers; perfect for any Paper Source calendar! MATERIALS How-To PDF Stickers Template 1.25″ round labels (Optional) Patterned Washi Tape INSTRUCTIONS Download the How-To and Template PDFs. Print the stickers onto sheets of 1.25″…
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Behind-The-Scenes: 2014 Paper Source Calendars
paperWhat year is it again? If you were to ask any of our designers right now, they would have to pause for a moment and think before answering. For 4 months of the year, 100% of their focus was on on 2014 dates and holidays! This is the most challenging and exciting time of the year... The post…
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Spotlight: Calendars + Gift Card Sweepstakes
Meg KowieskiThe best thing about the new school year? If you ask us, its getting your calendar! We’re going to take you through the steps of prepping your planner for the year ahead, and how you can win a $200 gift card PLUS your favorite Paper Source calendar! Step 1: Pick your favorite! Paper…
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A calendar to use, reuse and share!
Meg KowieskiSince I moved into a tiny city apartment, my respect for anything that is functional, artful and compact all at the same time has deepened. New to our calendar lineup for 2011, the Paper Source Postcard Calendar truly is the best of both worlds, merging form and function, all in a fun little…
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Mark your calendar: Special Earth Day Event
paperWith our special Earth Day event approaching, I felt inspired to write a blog 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....…
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Re-using Your PS Wall Art Calendar
Meg KowieskiI admit, I am a bit of a paper hoarder. I still have scraps of some of the very first decorative papers that I bought at Paper Source long ago. Chances are, if you’re reading our blog, you might have a bit of this problem yourself! I found myself recently in a dilemma with last... The post…
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How to Upcycle Your 2015 Calendars & Planners
Meg KowieskiAs I turn the final page on my planner and flip the final month on my calendar, I am always excited, not just at the prospect of it being a new year, but also for the opportunity to buy a cute new calendar and planner. While Paper Source has me covered when it comes to beautiful products to... The…
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A new take on the essential grid calendar
Meg KowieskiWe’ve all had them and we’ve all used them. The free calendars that businesses often give away each year (think your local bank or dry cleaners) become a necessity when trying to collect a family’s activities all in one place. Yet the part we all most appreciate about these freebees is the grid, not…
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Meet The Makers: PS Design Team
Simone PatonOne of our largest design launches each year is our calendar and planner collection. August marks the first month in our Academic Planners and Calendars, so we thought this was the perfect time for you to meet the artists behind the designs: our fantastic and fun Paper Source Design team. Find out…
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Top 15 of 2015
Meg KowieskiSuperfine Soft White Printable Place Cards | 2. Flip Flop Bracelets | 3. Paper Source Great Big Calendar | 4. Paper Source Wall Art Calendar | 5. Custom Stamp Gift Box | 6. Circle Monogram Custom Stamp | 7. Pure White Printable Place Cards | 8. Rifle Paper…
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Meet the Maker: Jess Weymouth – Illustrator & Watercolor Artist
Simone PatonEach month, we love to feature an independent maker that you can find on the shelves in-store or online at papersource.com. This month we celebrate Jess Weymouth, the illustrator and watercolor artist who is the maker of the 2024 Flora & Fauna calendar, available in stores. Find out more about…
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How to Celebrate Thanksgiving this Year
Paper SourceGobble, gobble, gobble! COVID-19 may have crossed off a lot of our events on our calendar, but Thanksgiving isn’t canceled. Here are some tips and tricks on how to have a safe and socially-distanced Thanksgiving gathering! Send a Smile Deliver a smile to the doorstep of a loved one. A handmade card…
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Sign Up For January Workshops
Paper SourceTurn over a new leaf in 2020 by crafting and making friends! Our January workshops lineup has everything you need to get organized and get organized. From making your own calendar to using materials from your recycle bin, we have something everyone will love. We even have a camp for the kids. Read…
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Meet the Maker: Cavallini & Co.
Paper SourceThe makers at Cavallini & Co. are continually inspired by the iconic prints and paper ephemera of the Cavallini Archives. They offer a range of gift items and calendar products featuring vintage maps, celestial charts, botanical prints, and more that will give your home or desk a certain je ne…
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Behind the Design: From Concept to Creation
Paper SourceHere at Paper Source, we think everyone should Do Something Creative Every Day, but our in-house designers take that to a whole new level. They are the creative geniuses behind the beautiful designs on our Paper Source planner and calendar covers, so we asked them how they get inspired and create…
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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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Meet the Maker Series: Ebony of Snow & Graham
Pearl PlotkinAs we head into the spring season and approach Mother’s Day, we wanted to feature one of our favorite mom bosses. Ebony Snow Hurr is the founder and creative director of Snow & Graham, a company that has long been a staple at Paper Source with their beautiful line of papers, stationery…
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Birthday Card DIY
Paper SourceGot a lot of birthday parties on your calendar? Set aside a day of crafting to have a supply of beautiful home-made birthday cards at your disposal. This craft uses the Ephemera Birthday Bash kit, which allows you to mix and match a selection of 40 die cut card stock with copper foil accents. Use...…
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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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Back to School with Paper Source
Paper SourceWe are ready to go back to school with our updated, exclusive designs for notebooks, file folders, planners and calendars. Whether you are a student, teacher or parent, Paper Source is here to help you make the transition from pool bags to book bags! At the beginning of the year, it is hard to find…
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A Chic Office
Paper SourceDesigning your perfect workspace doesn’t have to be hard. Here are some quick and easy ideas sure to take your desk from drab to fab. The most important thing is finding that perfect planner or calendar. We’re excited to launch our new Personalized Planners for a truly unique look that…
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Deck the Halls with Holiday Crafts!
Paper SourceMake your home merry and bright this holiday season with one of our festive craft kits. These decorations are both fun and festive! Our garlands, wreaths, and advent calendars will add a splash of Christmas color to any room and are perfect for holiday entertaining. Beautiful Banners Hang our…
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Weekend Wants: From Our Gift Buyer
Paper SourceOur gift buyer Katie M. has a pretty sweet gig–she’s in charge of deciding what gift items we carry (which is basically anything besides calendars, journals and stationery that could be gifted). From the wacky to the truly divine, Katie is responsible for curating a unique selection of…
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Holiday Craft Contest Winners
paperAfter reviewing more than 400 submission, our team couldn’t be more thrilled to announce the winners of the Paper Source Holiday Crafting Contest! Drum roll, please… Décor Category #1 – Homemade Advent Calendar #2 – Friends-giving Tablescape #3 – Woodland Winter-land Garland…
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Something Sweet for Ann: A Touching Baby Shower Tradition
paperThis well known baby game was extra sweet at Ann’s shower because it was something played at her mom’s baby shower when she was pregnant with Ann. We created a calendar with dates surrounding Ann’s due date – each guest wrote their name on the date on which they thought…
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Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Leslie
paperAs 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 Alanna
paperWe continue our series dedicated to the minds behind our designs with PS Designer Alanna. Since her early days as an invitation designer in our stores, Alanna has designed a number of Paper Source products like our calendars and stationery. But Alanna is also instrumental in bringing designs to our…
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Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Karen
paperAs part of a series dedicated to the 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…
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Get wise with stylish new supplies
paperIf you’ve had time to flip through our latest catalog you probably found yourself having a hoot with our new line of office organization products. We always have a hard time picking a favorite calendar, but now the new office storage is causing greater debate. Some prefer the traditional style…
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A lovely companion to a wedding guestbook
Meg KowieskiIt’s so much fun for us to find good ideas using Paper Source wedding products (things we had not thought of)! This bride, featured on marthastewartweddings.com had a very clever use for our Academic Grid Calendar. Enjoying sending birthday cards to friends and family, she asked that her wedding…
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Girls Night Out: Renew, Reuse, Recycle!
paperEarth Day is April 22, and we have an eventful evening planned to celebrate. We’ll blend unique ways of being creative, with caring for the planet, in this years Girl’s Night Out: Renew, Reuse, Recycle! It’s the perfect combination of our classic crafting with a twist – using reclaimed catalogs,…
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Bike love
Meg KowieskiAnytime we work on new product development at Paper Source, it starts with a creative idea and then it leads to seeking out visual inspiration. Right now we’re working on our 2011 Paper Source Wall Art Calendar, and we wanted to include one of my favorite icons: a bicycle. I looked towards…
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How-to: origami paper wreath
Meg KowieskiHere is a fun way to make use of leftover paper, gift wrap scraps or this year’s old calendar pages, while also getting into the holiday spirit – make an origami paper wreath! With just a few folds it’s really simple and fun. Surprisingly sturdy, these wreath decorations are lovely…
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Paper Source Workshop: Halloween Deadcorations
paperWho doesn’t love Halloween?… the perfect time of year to throw a spook-tacular party! This year we decided to dedicate an entire workshop to fabulous and festive Halloween Deadcorations. Mark your calendar for our workshop on Saturday, October 10th. We will teach you to make…
