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Photo Ornaments Recipe

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Materials A6 Moss Folded Card A6 Red Envelopes Evergreen Color Box Inkpad Pine Branch with Berries Rubber Stamp Clear Embossing Powder Xmas Red Stickles Glitter Glue Silver Glitter Tape Foam Squares Small Glue Dots Red & White Baker’s Twine Chalkboard Holiday Greetings Circle Stickers…
Paper Source’s New Year Paper Lantern-Themed Party

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Things get mighty hectic around Paper Source during the holiday season, so this year, we decided to start a new tradition with a New Year’s Party. Our Human Resources director came to us with a picture of Moroccan lanterns that inspired her, and a theme centered around light, warmth…
Let’s Wrap About Food

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Hear that sound? It’s the sound of recipe books cracking open, their contents ripe for gleaning holiday cookies, cakes and pies for enjoying at home or better yet- sharing with others! We’ll leave the expert baking (or tasteful selecting) up to you, but where it concerns presentation,…
Scary, Spooky, Crafty, Kooky…Halloween Ideas

Meg Kowieski

October means one thing here at Paper Source— Countdown to Halloween! This haunting holiday presents great crafting opportunities that are scary, spooky and kooky… which is the perfect recipe for fun in our book! Here are a few of our favorite Halloween ideas to get you ready to celebrate the…
Behind-The-Scenes: 2014 Paper Source Calendars

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What 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…
How-To: Easter Greeting Card

Meg Kowieski

We are bringing in the Easter holiday with our latest how-to — a handmade Easter greeting card! This project is suitable for little hands to help, and works with varying card colors too. Between this creative fun and our seasonal gifts, we’re hoping your bunny ears are perked and…
Lights, Camera…DIY! Oscars Party Inspiration

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Roll out the red carpet! It’s Oscars weekend, and the party is ON. Set the scene with a little DIY Oscars party inspiration from Paper Source! Bring the glamour of award season to your home with bold golds. This Friendsgiving Tablescape, created by a Paper Source Holiday Craft Contest winner,…
Easy Thanksgiving Accent: Decorative Paper Place Settings

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Looking for an elegant place setting for your holiday meal? Give this cornucopia inspired idea a try! Materials: Text weight paper in Antique Brown Gold on Cream Mums Fine Paper (cut down to 8 1/2″ x 11 “) Goldrush Color Box Inkpad Queen’s Gold Embossing Powder Bon Appetit Rubber Stamp I…
4th of July Party Favor

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Tiffany, in our Invitations Department, ignited enthusiasm for the upcoming holiday with festive 4th of July favor bags featuring Chicago’s famed Garrett Popcorn and a little Paper Source flair… or flare in this case. Using red and white paper straws, solid paper (in Night) and…
An upcycled gift wrap theme

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As many of you learned last year, I like to have a holiday gift wrap theme each year. Born out of necessity, I am extra excited to share this year’s look. With a new baby in the house, gift wrap was not at the top of my list. One day, she was napping especially well... The post An upcycled gift wrap…
Turkish delight

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My husband and I recently traveled to Turkey. It was an action-packed trip filled with incredible history and endless inspiration. Even in the holiday bustle, I find myself reflecting fondly on the amazing things we found there. We enjoyed it so much that I figured, why not share a few images…
Win a PS Gift Card – tell us your inspiration!

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Some would say 2011 was the Year of the Rabbit, but from the eyes of a Paper Source fan it seemed to be the Year of the Creature. How often have you looked at an octopus and thought, “He’s so cute!” Or swooned over quirky owls in the wilderness. Or infused holiday cheer with the... The post…
Upcoming event: Crafter’s Night Out this Thursday!

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We have so many splendid ideas to share with you at our Annual Seasonal Table Event that I couldn’t resist providing a little sneak peek at the collection of ideas we are featuring at Thursday’s Crafter’s Night Out. These colorful holiday favor pouches provide the perfect opportunity to…
Happy Halloween from our Home to Yours!

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Last month, we shared Halloween craft inspiration from our Chicagoland stores and many of you were giddy over the Halloween Haunted House 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…
Behind the design: 10 questions with PS Designer Malcolm

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As part of our Paper Source Design Team spotlight, we spent a few moments with our newest graphic designer Malcolm to understand the influences that have shaped his aesthetic and career. You will see his modern style reflected in our 2012 holiday assortment and in our new personalized note pads. Be…
Extra, Extra! Read All About Us!

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Hey PS fans! Now you can keep up on the latest Paper Source news with our redesigned news section. Find out which PS items Martha Stewart finds inspiring, see the decorations Woman’s Day loves for the holidays, or locate that cool PS product you saw in the pages of Real Simple. Easily search…
We’re celebrating a birthday!

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We’ve been so busy monkeying around with fresh ideas and new products that we almost forgot to celebrate a very important birthday – the PS Blog turned 2 this month! That’s right, we’ve dedicated two years to parties, kids, holidays, gifts, decorating, weddings and DIY…
How-to: Patriotic lei

Meg Kowieski

Don’t just decorate your home for the holidays… Adorn your party guests too with this festive 4th of July lei! It’s a great way to add a patriotic touch to anyone’s outfit! Have a happy AND safe Independence Day! –Annie PS colors: peacock & paper bag Latest fave:…
Mark your calendar: Special Earth Day Event

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With 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....…
The Big Easy Masks

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As a Midwesterner, I have trouble celebrating Mardi Gras. It’s usually cold. It’s usually gray. And the voodoo around here just isn’t the same. Sure, I honor the holiday with a batch of étouffée. I even go as far as accepting my father-in-law’s usual Sazerac offer, despite…
Wedding invitations workshop this Saturday!

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This month we’ve heard about so many engagements – no doubt they were inspired by the spirit of giving and warmth that is very much apart of the holiday season. What a great way to begin the new year! Here at Paper Source we love weddings! And, with experience being our teacher, we planned ahead...…
Confessions of a Wrapper

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Hi, my name is Ann and I’m a wrapaholic. Each holiday season, I prepare two lists – one filled with gifts for my family and friends and one outlining my wrapping plans. I am a planner and perfectionist at heart, and I anxiously await the thrill I get from filling the tree skirt with…
How-to: Whimsical bow

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As 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…
How-to: Santa goody boxes

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Like many of you, the holiday season has always been my favorite time of year. Nothing fills me with the spirit of the season more than seeing the smiles of friends and family each year, and what better way to entice them than with some of my famous toffee bark? Each year I look for... The post…
‘Tis the season

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Once the holiday music begins in November most people seem to cringe. Not me. There is something about hearing the Charlie Brown classic “Linus & Lucy” by Vince Guaraldi that always makes me smile. Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby make me want to pull out my cookie press while Frank Sinatra and…
How-to: E-Z gift wrap

Meg Kowieski

Whether it’s a nibble or a necklace, finish off your handmade holiday with my e-z wrap how-to! Top off Square 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…
How-to: Pretty printable place cards

Meg Kowieski

I love the ease of our printable place cards, especially during this busy, bustling, holiday season…it allows just enough time for me to get my craft on! An edging of ink color from a rubber stamp ink pad and a simple raffia bow adds that perfect dash of warmth to my Thanksgiving table. Bon…
Seasonal Delights, a Crafter’s Night Out (it’s not just for the ladies anymore!)

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It begins with bags of sugar, cups of flour, a dash of vanilla (or maybe even rum), whipped eggs and a preheated oven. And it ends with perfect confectionery containers – Yes, it’s time for holiday food gifting! Here at PS, we have a major love for cooking, and consider ourselves to be real…
Handmade Gifts (with PS crafting tips)

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The holidays are quickly approaching, and it’s my favorite time of year to be more creative with my handmade gifts… let’s face it, handmade gifts are just the best! Being an avid bookbinder and box maker, I get dreamy eyed thinking about how I will invent something fun using our bookbinding kits.…
How-to: 4th of July decorating

Meg Kowieski

If you’re throwing a bbq or pot luck for the upcoming holiday weekend, use these easy 4th of July decorating ideas to make your gathering extra special with patriotic touches made from paper. A festive banner done in red, eco-white and blue (I mean, lake!) will add instant charm to your…
Congrats to our $100 gift card winner!

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Thank you ALL for coming to our “birthday party!” We were delighted to see all of the enthusiastic comments and wonderful suggestions for things we can bring to the blog. We are touched to know that Paper Source has been a part of so many memories from weddings and births to birthdays…
PS Real Weddings: Lauren

Meg Kowieski

Here 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…
Packaging ideas for little treats

Meg Kowieski

There’s something about the holidays that makes our creative minds turn to baking. Maybe it’s the comfort of something warm as the weather turns so cold or the yummy smells coming from the oven. We’ve found lots of festive ways to package little treats with our favor boxes, box mailers and…
How-to: origami paper wreath

Meg Kowieski

Here 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…
How-to: monogram gift tags

Meg Kowieski

Adding an initial to gift tags, wrapping paper and cards is a great way to personalize 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…
Decorating kraft ornaments & stars

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Looking for a glam decorating idea for the holidays, but have a fear of glitter or aren’t feeling especially crafty? Try this easy craft project from our team at the Paper Source Reston store! They added tons of elegance to kraft ornaments with a clever combination of stamp pads. It takes just…
This weekend: a first look at the new at-home letterpress machine!

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Come to a Paper Source store this weekend for free holiday demonstrations and “make & take” projects… AND be one of the first to see the brand new at-home Letterpress Machine! We are so excited about this amazing table top machine that allows you to make your very own…
Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Frosty!

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I like to think of our die-cut paper snowman shapes as a blank canvas, and I decided to create a rather debonair pair for the holidays. I’d like you to meet my Mr. and Mrs. Frosty! I’ve used just a few things to make my festive, dimensional characters. I started with our die-cut snowman…
How-to: adorable turkey placecards

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We have a wonderful customer here in Dedham who loves to create her own special holiday cards and decorations. She visited us recently on our Grand Opening Day in search of a Thanksgiving placecard idea, perhaps a twist on our classic Turkey Placecard Kit. Along with my fellow associate, Calla, I…
Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table

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Our last Girls Night Out of 2009 – The Grateful Table is coming up this Thursday at all store locations. In addition to a fun opportunity for you to spend an evening with friends exploring creative hostess gift giving and learning to make beautiful accents for your holiday tables, this a…
Our paper dolls are ready for Halloween!

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Halloween is my all time favorite holiday, and I thought our paper dolls should get into the Halloween spirit too! I decided that our paper dolls had classic style and would probably choose traditional Halloween costumes…if they could talk, that is. So I made a Halloween costume collection…
Easy gift wrapping with cellophane bags!

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We welcome one of our newest crafting accessories: clear cellophane bags! Though the product itself is really basic (how exciting can clear bags be?), there are literally hundreds of ways you can fill and decorate these handy food-safe bags. Here a few easy gift wrapping ideas, perfect for the…
5 steps to perfect rubber stamping

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Here it is, your step by step guide to perfect rubber stamping and heat embossing, just in time for 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…
Paper Source Special Event: The Grateful Table

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While 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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