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Back to School Bookmark
paperHead back to school (or the office) in style. Use pretty paper to mark your place and accentuate your love for all things paper. Follow the steps below to create a customizable bookmark like the one shown on the left. Materials Needed: Your selection of fine paper (1 sheet) Your selection of solid…
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Gold Glam: Back to School
Meg KowieskiA-B-C, 1-2-3, G-O-L-D! It’s already time to start preparing for back to school shopping! Everyone loves new clothes but don’t forget about accessories and backpack must-haves. This year, we are raving about gold. We just can’t get enough! Whether your student wants something classic or prefers…
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Back to School Shopping Guide
paper…school supplies. Nothing defines the possibilities of a new year better than a fresh notebook or a bright accessory. Shopping for supplies at Paper Source offers everyone the chance to add something unique and stylish to the the run-of-mill supply list. Here are a few of... The post Back to School…
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Our 10 Favorite Back to School Items!
Pearl Plotkin…of going back to school is slowly approaching. Luckily, there’s the exciting activity of finding all of your school supplies and organizational items to start the year off right. We rounded up 10 of our favorites that will surely have... The post Our 10 Favorite Back to School Items! appeared…
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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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Introducing the Vintage Floral Wedding Invitations Collection
Paper Source…available now in the Wedding Shop! This year, our design team was inspired by nature, greenery and botanical elements throughout all four seasons. They carefully curated this collection... The post Introducing the Vintage Floral Wedding Invitations Collection appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Buyer’s faves for back to school — Lindsay
paper…“back to school” in over 10 years, but when the time comes around it is always nice to freshen up my lunch accessories (celebrating “still at work”!). It brightens up the fact that summer is almost over. This year I brought in a bunch of adorable back to school items like…
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Buyer’s faves for back to school — Gretchen
paper…birthday always makes me think of back to school time. I still remember being 7 or 8 and getting my new school shoes in early August and letting them sit in their box in my closet until I got to wear them on... The post Buyer’s faves for back to school — Gretchen appeared first on Paper…
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Buyer’s faves for back to school — Lindsay
paper…friend who claims to care about the environment but nevertheless drives a three-ton suburban mini-tank to her yoga classes, or happily sucks down 14 plastic bottles of water a day. Fortunately,... The post Buyer’s faves for back to school — Lindsay appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Vintage subway posters – vote for your favorite!
paper…were provided with a list of phrases and words and were instructed to maintain a red, white, and blue color order from top to bottom. Check out nearly 40 inventive store window concepts, like this... The post Vintage subway posters – vote for your favorite! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Vintage Table Numbers – Burlap Wine Bag and Table Tent Recipe
Paper SourceVintage Table Numbers – Burlap Wine Bag and Table Tent Materials: Burlap Wine Bags Chalkboard Paint 2 rolls of Natural Burlap Ribbon Table Tents Chalkboard Scallop Circle Cards Number Stencil Set Black and White Twill Ribbon Step-by-Step Burlap wine bag: Use Painter’s tape or masking…
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Guest blogger: A Vintage-Modern Wedding
paperWho’s ready for some wedding inspiration? I am the Kansas City Paper Source Assistant Store Manager, and I wanted to share my do-it-yourself wedding invitation story with the PS family! My fiancée and I decided right away that we wanted a DIY and mostly paper wedding — he wanted it to be cheap…
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How-to: Back-to-school lunch labels
Meg KowieskiTake treats for school in paper bags with adorable personalized labels. Run our large circle labels through the printer with our print template or write each name by hand. An adorable back-to-school design that is great for single lunches or an entire classroom! Materials Needed: • Back-To-School…
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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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Back to School: Lunchtime Tips
Meg KowieskiWith long school days coming up (or for some of you, already starting!), kids need a good lunch to get them through the day. But between rushed mornings, picky eaters and repetitive food options, packing a lunch can be a hassle! We have a few tips and some products to help get you through a... The…
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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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A DIY Teacher’s Gift with Guest Blogger Rebecca G. from Not-So-SAHM
Meg KowieskiIt’s that time of the year again! School is coming to a close and that means it’s time to thank the incredible people who do so much beyond the basics of teaching our children. There are a myriad of people at our kids’ school who have dedicated themselves to helping our children…
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How To Make Paper Book Covers
Paper Source…Book Covers Create a new look for school books and your personal library by making book covers from decorative paper or wrapping paper. Stickers or labels can be used as the binding and gives you a place to add a title. Sure to bring back memories of grade school days! Your... The post How To Make…
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Kindergarten craft day!
paper…vacation and visit a grade school in my small hometown in Central Illinois. My husband and I are both from this small community of farmers and commuters, and have deep roots and relationships. My mother-in-law is a kindergarten teacher at one of the local grade schools and... The post Kindergarten…
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Free! May Tech Downloads
Paper Source…this month’s exclusive tech download. Our exclusive Vintage Travel Stamp design features many of our customer favorite prints and critters from the archives to create a series of vintage stamps. Carry these vintage stamps with you on daily adventures and be inspired... The post Free!…
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New! Deck the Halls with December Digital Downloads
Paper Source…Our exclusive design for December is Paper Source’s collection of festive, vintage campers! Have a happy little holiday at home with this adorable digital print! This festive and quaint download features beautiful vintage style printed campers that are decked out for the holiday... The post New!…
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DIY Moment Vol. 17 No. 5: Inspiration Board
Pearl PlotkinAs we head back into the school season, it’s important to keep your dreams, aspirations and goals top of mind. A great way to do this is by creating this fun and easy DIY inspiration board! Pin up mantras, to-do’s, favorite quotes, inspirations and other tid bits to keep you motivated,…
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Our Top Valentine’s Card Kits for Crafty Kids
Paper SourceWho doesn’t yearn for the blissful elementary school days when Valentines were passed out and candy grams were delivered? Kids love having the opportunity to give their friends little cards and candies (as well as getting them in return). When the classroom Valentine’s party looms near, make sure…
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Must-haves for the Classroom
Meg KowieskiTeachers are the perfect examples of people who Do Something Creative Every Day – whether it’s making a school subject more relatable or decorating their classrooms on a small budget, we admire the application of their thoughtful creative processes! Undoubtedly, teacher’s have an…
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Snow Day Fun With Kids
Paper SourceWe all remember impatiently waiting for the news that we didn’t have to go to school because there was a snow day. It meant a day of relaxation and fun including playing inside drinking hot cocoa to making snowmen in the fresh fallen snow. Now if you have children of your own you know it...…
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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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Ice Pop Garland Kit (Recipes Too!)
paperJust because the kids are heading back to school doesn’t mean that summer is over. The new Ice Pop Garland Kit is the perfect reminder of refreshing, sun-filled days ahead. The promise of something sweet and cold in bright cheery colors is enough to inspire a party. Since these colorful paper…
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Upcoming workshop: Mono-Print & Stitched Booklet
paperIn grad school I fell in love with the rich colors and layered textures of mono-prints, so you can imagine my thrill when I discovered the Letterpress Machine Combo Kit can recreate these luscious prints. Using the components of the kit, plus a few extra ink colors, rubber stamp resists and accents,…
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Guest blogger: A birch & bluebirds wedding
paperMy sister Carla and her husband Kevin met in high school and got married in the White Mountains of New Hampshire last August. Carla knew from the start that she wanted birds to play a major role in her theme, and for her colors to be “blue, shades of blue, maybe blue and some bluish... The post…
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New PDF templates for printable labels
paper…popular with Paper Source customers because their uses are endless. They make lovely mailing labels, but can just as easily be used for names on school cubbies, card making, or perfecting a scrapbook. You can even achieve total organization for your pretty as a picture workspace, like the image…
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NEW! Crafting Studio featuring Epic Letterpress Machine
paperIn grad school I fell in love with “George”! He was older – a bit outdated for his time; he weighed 1200 lbs and smelled of inks and solvent. None of that mattered – George and I had a love-hate relationship from the start. To everyone else he was known as the Vandercook Universal.…
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With love from Whidbey Island
paperSince it’s back to school time I thought I’d choose one of my favorite teacher appropriate cards and tell you a little bit about the company who created it. The card I’ve chosen is called Apples made by Salmonberry Studio on Whidbey Island, Washington. Salmonberry Studio is actually a lovely…
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How-to: customized cubbie
Meg Kowieski…that we created a coordinating cubbie to hold pens, notes and of course, our PS Swatchbook. Follow our steps to create a desk organizer of any size, and cover it in your favorite wrapping paper. A great back to school craft... The post How-to: customized cubbie appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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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Meet the Maker: Cavallini & Co.
Paper Source…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 sais quoi. Founder Brad Parberry... The post…
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Crafter’s Night Out: Flea Market Style
Meg Kowieski…we were inspired by one of our favorite summer pasttimes: flea markets! Some of our favorite market finds include vibrant oil cloth, unique vintage bottles and nostalgic black and white photos. These beautiful objects... The post Crafter’s Night Out: Flea Market Style appeared first…
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Bike fans rejoice!
paperOur exclusive bike products are now available online and in Paper Source stores. Pedal pushing never looked so good… and our vintage bike designs have never gone this fast. Quantities are limited on these products, so those who nab these spectacular spokes early are sure to ride all summer…
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Cake box centerpiece – baked with love
paperFor the past several years, I’ve been making “cake boxes,” putting chenille fabric, lace trims and other vintage baubles on craft boxes to resemble frosted confections. When I came across our Flocked Cream Fine Paper, I instantly recognized it as a perfect “frosting” for a cake box. With a few other…
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Bike love
Meg Kowieski…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 vintage bicycle posters... The post Bike love appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Label it
Meg Kowieski…easy ways to be creative! Labels and stickers are a perfect blend of the two because they satisfy the urge to get organized in a creative way. Here are a few fun ways we at Paper Source like to use labels and stickers. School/Office In school... The post Label it appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Luxe Blush is back!
paperLuxe Blush: this delicate color brings flower petals and sweet sentiments to mind, and we can’t think of a better way to bring out its best than on wedding invitations and wedding envelopes! Our new Luxe Blush invitation suites take on a sophisticated-vintage appeal when paired with Antique Gold as…
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Happy Halloween from our Home to Yours!
paper…Craft created by our Lincoln Park associates. So we decided to feature it in celebration of today’s holiday! Keep in mind, the team used scrap materials and pulled from our stock of “vintage”... The post Happy Halloween from our Home to Yours! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Beach Bachelorette Party with Guest Blogger Love Always, Audrey
Meg KowieskiMy darling friend from high school, Danielle, is getting hitched this December! We decided to throw her a Beach Bachelorette Party over the summer, when we could enjoy the sunshine (not that California is lacking it…), and all the fun accessories that come with the season. We got the party started…
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Festive Kid’s Birthday Party with Guest Blogger Rebecca G. from Not-So-SAHM
Meg Kowieski…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 Festive Kid’s Birthday Party with Guest Blogger Rebecca G. from Not-So-SAHM appeared first on Paper…
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Valentine’s Day in the Classroom
Paper SourceThere’s nothing like the excitement of a Class Valentine’s Day Party in grade school… remember the thrill of going through your big box of cards and hoping for a special valentine from your crush? Make this Valentine’s Day extra-special by making homemade cards and crafts with your…
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Paper Source How-To: Chalkboard Pencil Box
paperClaudia, a member of the Paper Source Design Team, creates many of our terrific kits. Today, she offers up a project that is perfect for back-to-school. Learn to make an extra-special Chalkboard Pencil Box using one of our paper maché boxes. Start with the following materials: Dexter Pencil Box…
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The ultimate PS color guide
Meg Kowieski…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 getting shiny new school... The post The ultimate PS color guide appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Charleston Wedding: Part 1
paperI recently had the pleasure of reconnecting with my childhood friend, Sarah, who moved 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…
