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5 steps to perfect rubber stamping
paper…holiday card making*. You see us using these techniques all the time, and there’s a reason for that – they’re super easy and add a professional decorative look to all types of projects. Give it a... The post 5 steps to perfect rubber stamping appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: new years party hats
Meg Kowieski…a New Years party or are looking for New Years activities for your family, you must make these glittery gold New Years party hats! CBS 2 Chicago (click to view) even featured them as a fun way to get kids involved at New Years. You could, of course, use this party hat... The post How-to: new years…
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Tree decorating idea safe for kids & pets
Meg Kowieski…house, decorating a tree for the holidays is all kinds of fun for little ones, but means constant monitoring for you. Last year Noquet joined our family and now just a year old, she is still all puppy. In decorating our Christmas tree, I wanted to... The post Tree decorating idea safe for kids…
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Charleston Wedding: Part 1
paper…away long ago when we were in elementary school. What an amazing surprise to find that over the years Sarah has become a wonderfully talented crafter and has fallen in love with Paper Source. In April of this year Sarah got... The post Charleston Wedding: Part 1 appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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…
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2009 holiday card contest winners – store submissions
paper…We think you will find these soooo amazing and inspiring that if you haven’t already sent cards for the holidays, a brilliant handmade New Year’s card may be just the ticket! –Linda PS colors:... The post 2009 holiday card contest winners – store submissions appeared first on…
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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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How-to: monogram gift tags
Meg Kowieski…a gift. These monogram gift tags can be made from any kind of paper, whether solid color paper, decorative paper, even an old postcard or last year’s holiday cards! We’ve shown gift tags where the letter is added to... The post How-to: monogram gift tags appeared first on Paper Source…
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Christmas tree at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Meg KowieskiThis year Paper Source was lucky enough to be asked to decorate a holiday tree for the Chicago Botanic Garden Wonderland Express exhibit. What a great way to kick off the holiday season! The whole experience was a thrill – we entered the gardens through a secret gate in the dark of night.…
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My first homemade holiday cards
paperThis year I challenged myself to make my own holiday cards – my first attempt…ever. I’ll admit, it takes a lot of time, but I’m so happy with the finished product and I know the recipients will be too. My holiday card design was inspired to by things: 1. Annie’s blog…
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Thankful for YOU!
paperTo the Paper Source team – our employees and customers: It has been a year of big economic challenges, which have required all of us to use extra ingenuity to make ends meet. As a company, we have done some tough belt tightening to ensure that we would stay healthy and be able to grow.... The…
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This weekend: free Holiday Open House at Paper Source!
paper…excited about our Annual Holiday Open House this Saturday and Sunday at all Paper Source locations. In addition to our holiday demonstrations, this year we’re giving you an opportunity to do “make & take” projects so you get hands-on experience learning some of our favorite…
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How-to: halloween wreath card
Meg Kowieski…presto-change-o… a spooktacular Halloween card is born! When I find a technique or idea that I love, I use it for all types of occasions throughout the year by making simple changes to the design. This card is super... The post How-to: halloween wreath card appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Rubber stamping my way through my wedding!
paperDuring the planning stages of my wedding about a year ago I was looking for a way to carry a theme through elements like my wedding invitations, wedding envelopes, menu cards, etc. And although I am surrounded by inspiring design ideas and expert crafters every day at work, I am NOT a crafty person…
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A flirty and fabulous bachelorette party!
paper…more than planning a good party. Coupled with my love of paper… well, you can imagine the trouble I get in working at Paper Source. This year one of my dearest friends announced that she was getting married, so naturally I planned the perfect bachelorette party (which doubled as a lingerie...…
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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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How-to: rocket party invitation
Meg Kowieski…stamp designs that we recently launched (no pun intended). It’s perfect for kids’ parties and is an image that’s timeless for year round use. Here we used it with our For Date Time Place rubber stamp to make a folded card into an... The post How-to: rocket party invitation appeared…
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Countdown to Paper Source Girls Night Out!
paper…worry, encore events are already slated at select stores for Thursday, August 13. Don’t wait, register now! In honor of our new , this year’s evening is themed “Indian Summer.” Join us... The post Countdown to Paper Source Girls Night Out! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Founder’s Day
paper…in her honor we’d like to call this Founder’s Day and take a moment to reflect on her (which she would just hate but we’re going to do it anyway!). Sue founded Paper Source over 25 years ago after a life-changing trip to Japan, during... The post Founder’s Day appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Rubber stamping technique: masking
paper…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 below – give it a... The post Rubber stamping technique: masking appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: paper pinwheels
Meg Kowieski…ink, like Versamagic White Cloud, is one of our fave colors to use for this. 1. Begin with any color text weight paper. Have fun mixing and matching different colors. Cut text paper to 5 1/4″ squares. 2. Fold paper twice,... The post How-to: paper pinwheels appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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The little calendar that could
Meg Kowieski…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 a fun new take on a monthly…
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Inspired by India
Meg KowieskiEach year, the PS Design team works together to create a new paper collection. This has become one of the projects we most look forward to– a wonderful mix of inspiration, creativity and collaboration (and long, long hours, thoughtful conversations and many, many revisions…the list goes on!). After…
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Summer craft idea: French canvas fabric
paper…from Les Toiles du Soleil (“canvas of the sun”) have to be mine. They just scream summertime and the beach! The best news is that on top of using them to make our awesome French canvas journals... The post Summer craft idea: French canvas fabric appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Idea: inspired holiday party placemats
paperAt this time of year, we at Paper Source are reminded of how blessed we are to be surrounded by inspiring ideas every day. We recently had our annual office Holiday Party. To get everyone in the holiday spirit, we asked team members from around the organization to design placemats to be used at…
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Fave holiday gifts — loco for luchas
paper…– a theatrical, acrobatic and campy form of Mexican wrestling. I was a luchador for Halloween, I own masks for spontaneous late-night wrestling with friends, and last year, I saw a live match at the Plaza... The post Fave holiday gifts — loco for luchas appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Holiday card making ideas
Meg KowieskiIf there is something I look forward to every year, it’s holiday card making! But with the hustle and bustle of the season, the task can seem daunting. Luckily, with a little imagination I’ve discovered a few ways to embellish cards that are quick and easy. For example, what’s…
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How-to: moving announcement postcards
paperJust about every year, I find myself moving to a new apartment for one reason or another. This time around I wanted to send a creative handmade moving announcement to my friends and family to let them know my new address, instead of another mass email. In playing around with some of my favorite…
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Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table
paperWhile planning our Girls Night Out: The Grateful Table we listened closely to the many customer requests we have received this year. Your wish list for a pre-holiday social crafting night included: • A fun evening of inspiring ideas and some “not too serious” crafting • Table accents…
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How-to: bookworm baby shower invitation
paperI threw my first baby shower this year!… and my close friend had her first baby. Okay, one of these is more momentous than the other. The new mom is a laidback librarian-to-be, so she requested that for her baby shower guests bring books in lieu of other gifts (such a great way to build... The…
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How-to: pop-up halloween party invitation
Meg KowieskiI’m a sucker for a pop-up, so I knew I had to incorporate one into a spooky Halloween party invitation this year. There’s just something about the unexpected three-dimensional experience that instantly puts a smile on your face… and then, like a self-proclaimed geeky engineer, you…
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What’s your Colorscope?
Meg KowieskiThough I’ve been doing it for nearly 7 years, mixing and matching Paper Source colors never gets old – I continue to be amazed by how well they work together (despite knowing they were designed with that intention!). Like our color palette, our “Colorscope” is also about coordinating colors–…
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Tools & techniques: what is a bone folder?
paper…to a friend for fear we may never see our much-loved crafting tool again. And for good reason: a bone folder forms to the user’s hand over time, remembering your index fingers and palm after years... The post Tools & techniques: what is a bone folder? appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Desk embosser, woman’s best friend
paperA typical day in my life: 4:30am- get up, do yoga for ½ hour 5:00am- take shower 5:15am- walk dog 5:30am- drink coffee, watch the weather, get dressed 6:00-6:15am- leave for work, drop Gus off at Doggie daycare 7am-6pm- WORK-WORK-WORK 6:15pm- pick up Gus from Doggie daycare 7pm- whew! Finally get…
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Celebrating Paper Source Princeton!
paper…Saturday, August 1st. If you live nearby, swing by for an afternoon of creative demonstrations and a chance to win fun Paper Source goodies. And through Saturday, get a coupon for $5.00 off your next purchase of... The post Celebrating Paper Source Princeton! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
