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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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Valentine’s Day Card Mailbox DIY
Paper Source…way to spread love than creating an adorable fringed-out and pompom-bordered Valentine’s Day card mailbox! This mailbox is the perfect gift for your sweetie (fill it with love notes and treats) or for... The post Valentine’s Day Card Mailbox DIY appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Cards
Paper SourceValentine’s Day is the perfect time to send love notes to your favorite people. Whether you’re going for funny or sweet, here are some of our favorite valentine greetings, all designed by the Paper Source team in Chicago. Just plain sweet. We love this You Are My Happy Place card because…
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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas
Paper SourceValentine’s Day is fast approaching this weekend. Whether you’ve been planning for weeks or you’re still scrambling for a perfect night with your sweetie, check out our top picks for last minute gifts, fun date ideas, and favorite love songs. Gifts Need a quick gift that still has…
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Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Gifts
Paper Source…our favorite gifts for Valentine’s Day. Heart of Gold. We love this new Heart of Gold porcelain mug that has a sweet message for any loved one. Designed by our team in Chicago, the gold heart really pops, and can be used... The post Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Gifts appeared first on…
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Weekend Wants: Valentine’s Day Décor
Paper SourceValentine’s Day is the perfect time to add some lovely touches to your home décor; here are some of our favorite picks that are great enough to display year-round. (Psst! They’re all brand new!) Awesome color. This colorblock You Are So Awesome Tea Towel is bright and fun, and features…
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Buyer’s Favorite: Valentine’s Day Gifts
paper…you are sure to fall in love with. Whether you’re looking for something quirky or sweet, you are sure to find the perfect little thing in our latest Valentine’s Day gift selection. Here... The post Buyer’s Favorite: Valentine’s Day Gifts appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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A Valentine’s Day Tween Crafternoon
Paper Source…a fun day of crafting Valentines! We were blown away by their creativity and their ability to make crafting a social, yet personal, experience. The first stop was our “Bee Kind” station. After learning about Paper Source’s new campaign,... The post A Valentine’s Day Tween Crafternoon…
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Buyer’s favorite: The perfect Valentine’s Day gifts
paperValentine’s Day is quickly approaching and, while our best Paper Source Valentine’s Day products are our paper Valentines, we thought you might like to hear about our favorite gifts for celebrating the season of love. My personal favorite is the tiny papel picado garland. The paper…
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Valentine’s Day crafts from around the web
paperValentine’s Day is fast approaching, which means this weekend might be the perfect time to create something sweet for your Valentine. In addition to the fun and easy craft kits offered at Paper Source, we surfed the web for other inspiring Valentine’s Day cards and crafts. Photo courtesy…
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Happy Valentine’s Day Arrow Card Recipe
Paper Source…Inkpads Arrow & Chalkboard Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamps Clear Embossing Powder Silver Cord Golden Rod & Silver Stickles Gold UniBall Gel Pen Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Heat set using embossing heat tool. The post Happy Valentine’s Day Arrow Card Recipe appeared first…
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: For Her
Paper SourceValentine’s Day shouldn’t be stressful, and yet every year, we build it up to be a day of anxiety. This year, we’ve created the ultimate gift guide for that special someone in your life, so you can focus on celebrating and strengthening your relationship, instead of worrying over a…
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: For Him
Paper SourceShopping for Him for Valentine’s Day can be a daunting task – We walk into stores with a clear vision of what we want to get and then are overwhelmed with all of the options. Not this year, though! We’ve created the ultimate gift guide for that special someone in your life, whether…
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A Very Paper Valentine’s Day with Girl Meets Party
Meg Kowieski…and brunch. Seeing as Valentine’s Day is nearing closer and closer, we tapped our friends from Girl Meets Party to plan the ultimate Galentine’s Brunch, full of handmade touches and female friendship. Here’s... The post A Very Paper Valentine’s Day with Girl Meets Party appeared…
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Heart Card Critter Valentines Recipe
Paper Source…Hedgehog, To/From Escorial & Heart Mini Rubber Stamps Picante, Cricket & White Embossing Powders 1″ Heart Punch White Uniball Gel Pen Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Heat set using embossing heat tool. The post Heart Card Critter Valentines Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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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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DIY Valentines — Sweet Without the Sugar! with Guest Blogger Rebecca G. from Not-So-SAHM
Pearl Plotkin…camp of loving Valentine’s Day. And I love that my kids are on that bandwagon too. They love to think of kind (and often elaborate) gestures to show people dear to them how they feel. And that includes each other. Seriously. Now, don’t get me... The post DIY Valentines — Sweet…
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Photo Valentine Recipe
Paper Source…4 Bar Heart Note Sets Happy Valentine’s Day Stickers Valentine Tape Set Picture This Rubber Stamp Graphite Black Brilliance Pigment Inkpad Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Layer stamped frame, photo, tape and stickers onto card as desired. The post Photo Valentine Recipe appeared first on Paper…
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Large Heart Valentine Recipe
Paper Source…Happy Valentine’s Day Rubber Stamp VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Red Embossing Powder 1/4″ Fuchsia Satin Ribbon Foil & Glitter Valentine Tape Set Embossing Heat Tool Foam Squares Recipe Tips: Stamp and emboss little heart shape before adhering in place... The post Large Heart Valentine…
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Kids Hedgehog Valentine Recipe
Paper Source…Powder Heart Shapes Pack Heart Sparkle Gems Heart Sticker Repeats Glassine Envelopes 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ Happy Valentine’s Day Stickers 1/8″ Hole Punch Embossing Heat Tool Candy treat of your... The post Kids Hedgehog Valentine Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Kids Fox Valentine
Paper Source…Picante Embossing Powder Heart Sparkle Gems Glassine Envelopes 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ Red & White Baker’s Twine Happy Valentine’s Day Stickers 1/8″ Hole Punch Embossing Heat Tool Candy treat of your choice... The post Kids Fox Valentine appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Weekend Wants: Valentine Kits
Paper SourceValentine’s Day is dedicated to celebrating love and here at Paper Source we’re making it easy to send sweet greetings. Here are a few of our favorite kits to make that even Cupid would be impressed with! [Inside Info: these are all designed by our team in Chicago and exclusive to Paper…
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Valentine Cards Made with Love!
Pearl Plotkin…We put together three easy DIY cardmaking ideas to create this Valentine’s Day – of course, there are plenty of hearts involved. Stamp and Emboss Cards Materials: Envelopes Die Cut Hearts Valentine’s... The post Valentine Cards Made with Love! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-to: Valentine party drinking straws
Meg Kowieski…straws are a perfect match for your Valentine’s Day get-together. They’re a cinch to make and will make a bold, colorful statement on your table. Show your guests extra love and customize them with names! Materials Needed:... The post How-to: Valentine party drinking straws appeared…
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Valentine Date Night In with Guest Blogger Nicole L. from Probably Polka Dots
Pearl PlotkinSince Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, I am planning the ultimate date night in. And yes, you read that right…I’m planning Valentine’s Day this year. Ladies, we have to admit that we set our Valentine’s Day expectations a little high. Sometimes,…
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Valentine card making recipes – yummy!
Meg Kowieski…that inspiration and bringing it to life, we have our next round of card making “recipes”! Have fun and do something creative for Valentine’s Day! — Cindy PS colors: persimmon &... The post Valentine card making recipes – yummy! appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How to Throw a Galentine’s Day Brunch with Guest Blogger Love Always, Audrey
Pearl Plotkin…I think Valentine’s Day is just the best. While I’ll celebrate love any day of the year, I think taking one day (or one month in my case) to spoil your loved ones is so, so great. Plus, my favorite color is pink, sooo… Who all watches Parks & Rec... The post How to Throw a Galentine’s Day…
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DIY Valentines: Part 1
Paper Source…about Valentine’s Day is that it gives us another reason to create handmade cards with thoughtful messages for the people we care about the most. If you are looking for a way you can share a little love with those who are dear to your heart, we have a few ideas... The post DIY Valentines:…
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Paper Source How-To: Heart of Gold Valentine Box
Paper SourceMake your Valentine’s Day gift extra-special with this hand-crafted mini Heart of Gold box! MATERIALS How-To PDF Heart Vanilla Craft Box Superfine Softwhite Cover Weight Paper Metallic Glitter Pack Gold Foil Lace Tape Gold Shimmer Twine Gold Glitter Heart Stickers Gold Pen PVA Adhesive…
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How-to: foxy valentine favors
Meg Kowieski…festive for your Foxy Valentine! This is a super easy Valentine craft – just use our How To PDF to trace and cut a few simple paper shapes. Fill with Valentine goodies, or give as Valentine cards (sure to impress!). –Annie PS... The post How-to: foxy valentine favors appeared first on…
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Love Grows Valentine Recipe
Paper Source…Heart Punch Valentine’s Script & Vines Rubber Stamps VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White Embossing Powder Foam Squares Sparkle Heart Gem Stickers Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Print message on Mint and cut into banner shape. Use foam squares to adhere... The post Love Grows Valentine Recipe…
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Glittery Happy Valentine Recipe
Paper Source…Pad Opaque White Embossing Powder Multi Heart Punch Hearts Pattern Stamp Wild Plum Embossing Powder Fuchsia Glitter Ribbon Recipe Tips Trim new slate flat card and mount to fuchsia folded card. Using the hearts pattern... The post Glittery Happy Valentine Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Spectacular Valentine Recipe
Paper Source…Stamp Heart Sparkle Gem Stickers Foam Squares Transparent Tape Black & White Baker’s Twine Soft Grip Knife & Cutting Mat Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp and heat set glasses. Carefully cut out the... The post Spectacular Valentine Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Spectacular Valentine Recipe
Paper Source…Paper Red & White Baker’s Twine Enamel Heart Stickers Transparent Tape Soft Grip Knife & Cutting Mat Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp glasses. Carefully cut out the “lenses” using the soft... The post Spectacular Valentine Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Sweet handmade valentine workshops
paper…nephew? Or maybe you’re looking for the perfect expression of gratitude? Think of how meaningful it would be to have your story ready for giving on February 14th. No matter if you are an adult, ‘tween, or... The post Sweet handmade valentine workshops 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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How-to: cloud 9 valentine card
Meg KowieskiWith rubber stamps, labels and super cute googly eyes, making homemade valentine cards is easy as can be. Take this idea and substitute with your favorite Valentine rubber stamps and stamp pad colors. Be careful, googly eyes are totally addicting…you’ll be sticking them to everything…
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Our Top Valentine’s Card Kits for Crafty Kids
Paper Source…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 your child is…
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Mother’s Day Road Map
Paper Source…Day extra special by celebrating your Mom in a way that celebrates who she is and all that she does. Each mom is different and special in their own way, so we’ve come up with a Mother’s Day Road Map to help you give your mom the personalized day she truly deserves!... The post Mother’s Day…
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Celebrate International Women’s Day
Paper SourceInternational Women’s Day is March 8th! At Paper Source we are so excited to spend a day celebrating the women that inspire us. We are honoring the women that led the way before us and the ones that empower us daily. Check out down below to see how we’re celebrating and stop into your…
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How-to: Mother’s Day Silhouette
Meg Kowieski…something to remember this Mother’s Day. This silhouette project allows you to create a wonderful paper cameo that you can use as a small home decor piece or as a handmade card. It’s a gift she is sure to adore. Materials Needed: • Mother’s Day Silhouette How-to PDF • Photograph of…
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Mother’s Day gift ideas
Meg KowieskiMother’s Day is coming up fast and we have a few favorite gift ideas to make her smile come May 8th! The Mom’s One Line A Day Journal is a wonderful way for mom to record everyday moments. It is designed for quick entries, since she is always busy! Once complete she’ll have five years... The post…
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Father’s Day Finds
Paper SourceAs Father’s Day quickly approaches, make sure you give dad something he’ll really love. Here are some of our favorite, and truly unique, gift ideas for all dads! For the cook: Surprise your chef with these innovative kitchen tools! Whether amateur or professional, any cook is guaranteed to…
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Weekend Wants: Labor Day
Meg Kowieski…crazy about cats. Perhaps it’s our vision of spending the last holiday of the summer on the beach with all our favorite gear in tow, but we’re digging this cute cat tote. It’s got a plastic coating and... The post Weekend Wants: Labor Day appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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#MyPSValentine 2017 Recap
Pearl Plotkin…gone of fantastic Valentine's Day cards and crafts submitted by some extremely talented crafters. Our #MyPSValentine sweepstakes generated tons of submissions and we picked four winners and one grand prize winner on Valentine's Day. Take a look at some of our favorite Valentine moments below! The…
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DIY Valentines: Part 2
Paper SourceWe love to D.I.Y. valentines – it’s the perfect way to show just how much you care. Here are more how-tos to get your creative juices flowing. (And check out Part 1 here.) Add dimension to your Valentine with heart shaped party picks and gold heart doilies! Stick a Heart Doily on…
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How-to: Independence Day paper rosettes
Meg Kowieski…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 really created a festive patriotic... The post How-to: Independence Day paper…
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Snow Day Fun With Kids
Paper Source…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... The post Snow Day Fun With Kids appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
