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How-to: paper flower pins
Meg KowieskiWe’ve made plenty of paper flowers out of colored paper and old catalogs, but we recently found a new material that creates wonderfully frilly petals, perfect for these paper flower pins. Our new paper ribbon has a fun texture and comes in lovely colors. Layering fuchsia and pool, we created…
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Lovely paper jewelry
paper…wear to work, among other places. Her latest creation pays homage to the fabulous Paper Source catalog, which Stacey immediately opens and pores over for inspiration when it arrives in her mailbox. Accustomed to making our paper... The post Lovely paper jewelry appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: paper covered pencils
Meg Kowieski…– not disposable – pencils makes complete sense in this time of reusing and recycling. Enjoy the fruits of your labor over and over (and over again)! –Annie PS colors: gravel & beet Latest fave:... The post How-to: paper covered pencils appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper wall art
Meg Kowieski…so growing up, I was always encouraged to build, tinker and create. I remember as a little kid I was always outside in the tool shed with dad (yep, I was a daddy’s girl!) while he was working. Sometimes he’d give me a piece of wood, a... The post Paper wall art appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Inspired design: marigolds wrapping paper
Meg Kowieski…for Paper Source designs. For me, having a strong idea and concept make the designs more thoughtful, and more compelling; it should be meaningful. So for our new Marigolds Wrapping Paper, I had quite the stack of collected photos! Created and... The post Inspired design: marigolds wrapping paper…
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A most unusual paper collection
Meg Kowieski…me and my Paper Source work mates. A few months ago I brought in my collection of security envelopes and tacked them to my inspiration board. Each day since everyone in the Design Department has been adding to the mix!... The post A most unusual paper collection appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper ribbon made with love
paper…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 recycled or composted after use. And... The post Paper ribbon made with love appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Girls Night Out: Paper Flowers!
paper…how much pleasure we get from having the warmth of sunshine finally hitting the Midwest. Everywhere we look we see greenery – the hopeful anticipation of those colorful summer flowers, many of which have yet to bloom.... The post Girls Night Out: Paper Flowers! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Suites
paper…for our Paper Wedding and Morning Tea events. What fun it was to show off our new wedding invitation collection, as well as to have the chance for our customers to experiment with wedding rubber stamps and assorted stamp pads at the demo and make & take tables.... The post Paper Source Workshop:…
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Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Favors
paper…ideas. Though our favor box assortment means endless possibilities to us, we know that our customers can feel overwhelmed by all of the choices. That’s why we’re always developing new wedding favor workshops... The post Paper Source Workshop: Wedding Favors appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Scrapbooking the Paper Source way!
paper…between work, home, errands and well…life! We kept this predicament in mind when planning our highly requested scrapbooking class. At our Girl’s Night Out: Scrapbooking the PS Way (Thursday, September 16,... The post Scrapbooking the Paper Source way! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How to bake a paper wedding cake
paper…Paper Wedding and the pictures of cakes featured on our sample invitation wall, we decided to put our culinary talents to the test and create a paper wedding cake! The best part — going shopping and finding all the “ingredients” right at Paper... The post How to bake a paper…
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Handmade paper from a far away place
paper…quality fine papers – but how much do you know about how they are made? Some of our best selling Lokta papers – Black and White Paisley and Gold Mums on Cream – are hand-crafted by Nepalese artisans. The material used for making these papers is... The post Handmade paper from a far…
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Paper Source in the Holiday Press!
Meg Kowieski…our friends in the media think is hot (a little hint, it’s the same things you all love too!). Better Homes and Gardens loves Paper Source and we certainly appreciate their support! In the December issue they have... The post Paper Source in the Holiday Press! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper + Craft book signing event
paper…and Truman Cho of Paper + Cup will be visiting our new Brooklyn store for a special Paper + Craft book signing event. Learn how to make tissue stars and moon and visit with the authors — You can even buy a book at the store and have them sign it too!... The post Paper + Craft book signing…
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Love note to Persimmon & Paper Bag
Meg Kowieski…quickly found their way into many of our craft projects & product designs. Persimmon, bold, happy and bright, tempered by the earthiness of Paper Bag. It’s a cheerful, down-to-earth combination. Inspired by... The post Love note to Persimmon & Paper Bag appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Spring has sprung new Paper Source stores!
Meg Kowieski…new Paper Source stores and there’s a lot to do before opening day! Our first two new stores this year are in Corte Madera, California opening in June and Houston, Texas opening in July…and when they do, they will have lush, colorful paper flowers in the... The post Spring has sprung new Paper…
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Work at Paper Source for the holidays!
paper…the Paper Source Recruitment Department I am focused on getting our stores staffed for the busy holiday season. I love reading blog entries written by our staff that start with “I have the best job ever!” I have to agree, and in my role as Field Recruiter, I get the... The post Work at Paper Source…
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How-to: paper doll pool party invitations
Meg Kowieski…even your BFF’s bachelorette shower. Ours is going to a pool party sporting the latest in pool safety with her very own inner tube. To create this accessory, slice a curved line almost in the center of... The post How-to: paper doll pool party invitations appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Wedding – February 20 & 21
paper…we have to reflect upon the notion that “Good things come in small packages.” Indeed, it was our wonderful little store in Kansas City that provided the testing grounds for our first ever... The post Paper Wedding – February 20 & 21 appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source Workshop: The Wedding Tea
paper…tea, done the Paper Source way! Join us for The Wedding Tea workshop where we’ll give you a personal introduction to our brand new 2010 Wedding Invitation line (hot off the press!), hands-on projects to build your DIY skills, great raffles, and the bonus – a... The post Paper Source Workshop:…
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Where Women Create featuring Paper Source CEO
paper…our CEO, Sally Pofcher, are captured in a wonderful behind-the-scenes article about her role at Paper Source. Check out the 10-page spread in the spring 2010 issue of Where Women Create! — Carolyn... The post Where Women Create featuring Paper Source CEO appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Video: HouseSmarts gets crafty with Paper Source
paper…missed PS craft expert Linda Barrett on HouseSmartsTV this weekend you can catch the segment online. Watch Linda help “Mr. Fix-it” Lou Manfredini get crafty at our new Southport Chicago store: The post Video: HouseSmarts gets crafty with Paper Source appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Ginger House for happy little hands
paper…a “real” gingerbread house, which she then proceeded to tell her kids they couldn’t touch. She finished her post by saying it was, “…pure torture for them. What was I thinking?!” Sound familiar? When it... The post Paper Ginger House for happy little hands appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source Workshop: Perfect Shower Invites
paper…is creating a theme. If you’re planning bridal shower or bachelorette party, you want it to be special for your guests and the bride-to-be. Lucky for you, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite... The post Paper Source Workshop: Perfect Shower Invites appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Introducing the 2010 Paper Source Wedding Invitation Collection!
Meg KowieskiWe are thrilled to introduce the Paper Source 2010 Wedding Invitation Collection – now available in Paper Source stores and on our website. What labor and love the teams here at PS put into the design and execution of this year’s wedding invitations. Planning our collection was not unlike planning…
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Paper Source Workshop: Adults & Kids Valentines Classes
paper…romantic Girls Night Out gals, we have a workshop in which we’ll share our love of Victorian folded Valentine creations embellished with Paper Source accents. And since so many... The post Paper Source Workshop: Adults & Kids Valentines Classes appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source Family Fun Day – May 15
paper…of designers and bookbinders, but the crowd we are both surprised and delighted to hear this from are kids! Our store associates can’t help but smile when they hear these exclamations…from... The post Paper Source Family Fun Day – May 15 appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Behind the glass: a look into PS window displays
paper…impossible to walk past a Paper Source store without stopping to admire the creative and colorful window displays. If you are like me, you may have simply assumed that the items in the windows – whether giant paper dolls or bigger-than-life pastel paper magnolias – are mass-produced…
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Welcome to the family Peacock, Persimmon & Sunshine!
Meg Kowieski…beloved Paper Bag from earlier this year!). Selecting new colors for Paper Source is a lot of fun, but a big responsibility. In order to make one new color, we have to commit to 10,000 pounds of paper.... The post Welcome to the family Peacock, Persimmon & Sunshine! appeared first on Paper…
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Peek in our windows!
paper…our Paper Doll Kit. To quote our fearless leader, the results were “awesome”! Each store worked with the same guidelines: 1. Create an oversize template of our paper doll kit 2. Use a selection of solid papers 3. Incorporate... The post Peek in our windows! appeared first on Paper Source…
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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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Spooky-fun Halloween favor boxes!
paper…tucking in yummy Halloween treats! Here are a few of my classic 1, 2, 3… steps for making these spooktacular little boxes using our Halloween Witches 12×12 Paper (or try the text weight wrapping paper if you have... The post Spooky-fun Halloween favor boxes! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: tissue pomettes
Meg Kowieski…decorations for doorways and hallways. Our tissue paper pomettes (mini pom-poms) can be done in any color for any occasion – here the combination of black and poppy adds a touch of Halloween flair. Spooky fun! –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave: Spritzer Rubber Stamp…
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Inspiration doors
Meg Kowieski…when it’s busy (which at Paper Source, it always is!). But all around our office space in Design, there are inspiring moments, some of which we have created. The old doors Sue, Paper Source founder, use to collect for our... The post Inspiration doors appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Join us on Facebook: Mother’s Day Card Contest!
paper…win a Paper Source gift card by submitting a photo of an original Mother’s Day card creation using 100% Paper Source materials. Fans will vote for their favorite designs, and we will announce the... The post Join us on Facebook: Mother’s Day Card Contest! appeared first on Paper Source…
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Easy centerpieces
paper…To update regular glass vases, I looked to my stash of wrapping paper. Inspired by Fabra’s idea of covering milk cartons with paper to make unique vases, I thought wrapping my vases in a colorful print could add interest... The post Easy centerpieces appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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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PS Real Weddings: Lauren
Meg KowieskiHere at Paper Source, the beginning of each new year means it’s wedding time! We start to see lots of brides in our stores over the holidays and come January the ruffles and cupcakes of wedding season are full on! This year, we thought it would be fun to share with you some Paper Source... The post…
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Hand-stitched with love
Meg Kowieski…created the cover of our most recent Paper Source catalog. Valentine’s Day is all about taking the time to show love, so we really wanted something handmade on our Valentine’s Day catalog cover. What we came up with was simple and lovely – a paper heart hand-stitched with... The…
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Organizing your life…with style
Meg Kowieski…are experts in finding keen uses for Paper Source product! In the spirit of the New Year and the urge to organize, I thought I’d share their ideas for a very stylish and inspiring closet and craft space. The oranges, greens and blues of our wrapping paper, suitcases... The post Organizing your…
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Easy holiday card display
paper…your holiday table? In just a few short steps you can create pocketed tabs that hold the corners of the items you want to display. 1. Start with paper cut into rectangular shapes where the width is twice the height 2. Follow... The post Easy holiday card display appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: Whimsical bow
paperAs a Paper Source employee, my friends and family expect the gifts I give to be wrapped in a creative, interesting way. Here, I did just that, taking some great new holiday 12×12 to make this whimsical bow. The nice thing about 12×12 is that most of the sheets are double-sided (they are…
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Buyer’s favorite: Stocking stuffers for all ages
paper…And, here at Paper Source, we have tons of great items for stockings, from candy to toys to little coin purses. Even glitter or stamps make great stocking stuffers! The newest and coolest items... The post Buyer’s favorite: Stocking stuffers for all ages appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Holiday “Wrapture” – Its all about your style!
paper…at turning ordinary boxes into something really special with glitter paper and complementary ornaments while Lynda manages to take her bows to the new heights with her use of multiples on packages.... The post Holiday “Wrapture” – Its all about your style! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Free holiday demos tomorrow – Our gift to you each season!
paperDon’t forget to leave time between brunch and errands to visit your local Paper Source store tomorrow. Our stores will be hosting our annual holiday demos, which are certain to inspire the season and, perhaps, ignite your holiday shopping spirit. Featured in the day’s events are some of our…
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How-to: E-Z gift wrap
Meg Kowieski…Favor Boxes with pieces of your favorite decorative paper and simply finish with a tag stamped with our “Handmade by” rubber stamp. Handmade through and through will make your friends feel loved by you! –Annie... The post How-to: E-Z gift wrap appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Easy DIY holiday decor using PS fall kits
Meg Kowieski…in love! But it also inspired me to point out an easy DIY solution. Using the Paper Source Fall Leaf Wreath Kit or Die Cut Fall Leaves as a templates, you could make this beauty out of old books, sheets of... The post Easy DIY holiday decor using PS fall kits appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
