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2015 Holiday Card Contest Winners
Pearl PlotkinWe had an amazing response to our annual card contests this past holiday! Customer submissions were posted to Instagram (via #PaperSourceHolidayContest), plus we also ran a holiday card contest for our store employees and we were wowed by everyone’s creativity! Thank you to all who participated –…
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Happy Easter Bunny Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Blossom Folded Card Poppy, Chocolate and Luxe White Cardstock Easter Rubber Stamps VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White & Clear Embossing Powder Moss, Pink, Robin’s Egg, Orange ColorBox Chalk Inkpads Foam Squares Post-It Notes Recipe Tips Ink egg stamps in three different areas…
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Thank You Letterpress Card with Small Letterpress Card
Paper SourceThank You with Small Card Materials: Persimmon A2 Flat Card Persimmon Place Cards Shimmer A2 Envelope Color Box Platinum Inkpad Tools: Letterpress Machine Recipe Tips & Techniques: Try printing on place cards, hang tags, gift tags and other small items! The post Thank You Letterpress Card with…
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Happy Birthday Balloons Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials 4 Bar Fuchsia Folded Card 4 Bar Chartreuse Envelope Clover, Chartreuse & Blossom Cover Papers Berrylicious Color Box Chalk Inkpad Happy Birthday With Balloons Stamp Uniball White Gel Pen Recipe Tips: Use heat embossing tool to dry/ heat-set ink. The post Happy Birthday Balloons Card…
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Card Designer Spotlight x 2021co
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Celebrate National Card and Letter-writing Month with our April Card Designer Spotlight featuring 2021co with…
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Happy Birthday Silhouette Card Recipe
Paper SourceHappy Birthday Card by Sarah Lehtman / P.S. Evanston Store Happy Birthday Silhouette Card Materials: A6 Chartreuse Folded Card Papaya 8 1/2 x 11″ Text Pool 8 1/2 x 11″ Text Persimmon 5.5″ Circle Card Silver Glitter Wrapping Paper 3D Foam Squares Tools: Silhouette Digital…
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How-to: Mother’s Day pop-up card
Meg KowieskiWe’re crazy about daisies and we know mom will be too. Make a Mother’s Day card that is sure to bring her smile to full bloom with this easy pop-up card design. It’s perfect for celebrating mom or other springtime occasions. Materials Needed: • Pop-up Card How to PDF • Chocolate A2…
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Card Designer Spotlight: E. Frances
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! E. Frances is a family business, made up of three cousins- Ali, Pippi & Jenni. Their designs…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Smitten Kitten
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Amy Wong of Smitten Kitten is a creative entrepreneur, Louie Award winner, and an absolute vibe. From…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Posterity Paper
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Tiffany wanted to honor her grandmother’s legacy of kindness through cards. When she couldn’t…
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Meet the Maker: Quilling Card
Paper SourceSend an artful greeting with carefully handcrafted cards made with beautiful detail, authenticity and colorful scrolls. The makers at Quilling Card have taken a centuries-old art form and crafted it into beautiful and modern greeting cards along with gift items such as art pieces, jewelry,…
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How to Display Holiday Cards
Paper SourceYou’ve signed sealed and delivered your own holiday cards and now it’s time to sit back and relax. You know how much thought and work goes into getting those holiday cards out the door. So when the cards from friends and family come flooding into your mailbox, show them off with a fun and…
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2016 Holiday Card Contest Winners
Paper SourceThere is nothing more heartfelt, than a handmade card from someone you love. We are thrilled that our customers enjoy DIY-ing as much as we do. With the overwhelming response & the votes being cast, we’re super excited to announce the winners of our Annual Holiday Card Contest! If…
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Octopus Thank You Card Recipe
Paper SourceOctopus Thank You Card Materials: A2 Peacock Folded Card A2 Persimmon Envelope A2 Pool Flat Card VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Elegant Thank You, Octopus Naturalistic and Wave Lines Rubber Stamps White, Red, Stream and Turquoise Embossing Powders Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tips: Stamp waves and…
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Creative Card Making: Sunny Greetings
Paper SourceAre you looking for some creative playtime to brighten your day? Join us for our card making workshop next Thursday, March 26th. We will make a set of cheery cards and teach you how to stamp, emboss, make paper bows, line envelopes and more! The cards for this class were inspired by some of our...…
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Merriest Wishes Photo Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Red Folded Card A6 Black Flat Card Black Cover Paper A6 Slate Envelope Versamark WaterMark Inkpad Script Merriest Wishes Rubber Stamp White Embossing Powder Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool Photo of your choice Recipe Tips Stamp and emboss message onto black cover paper and cut out.…
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How-to: Silvery Tree Holiday Card
Meg KowieskiMake the holiday season merry and bright with this Silvery Tree Holiday Card. Use the Fuchsia base recommended in our How-To or modify with your favorite colors of the season. Materials Needed: • Silvery Tree Holiday Card How-To PDF • Fuchsia A2 Folded Card • Cover Weight Paper in Fushsia, Pure…
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How-to: tweet mother’s day card
Meg KowieskiMother’s Day is a time to celebrate moms young and old. Our adorable chick mother’s day card is perfect for a new mom, or change the message and give it to any special mother. Made from mostly labels, this card is easy to make and is even a card kids can make for mom with... The post…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Nanu Studio
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Through a happy accident and punny opportunity, Krishna Chavda found her way into the stationery…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Slightly Stationery
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Alicia Heater is the proud owner and designer of Slightly Stationery. Her natural skills and…
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Card Designer Spotlight: Dear Hancock
Simone PatonThe Card Designer Spotlight is a series featuring independent makers whose greeting cards you can find in Paper Source stores. Meet and be inspired by a new designer every month on our blog! Wendy Mason and Earnest Merritt, wife and husband duo, formed Dear Hancock in 2010 as a way to combine their…
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DIY Moments: Holiday Card Display
Paper Source‘Tis the season for holiday cards – display them with a beautiful wall hanging. This lovely DIY uses just a few materials and is quick and easy to make. Follow these steps to create a display worthy of showing off cards from friends and family! Products Needed Dowel rod…
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Valentine Cards Made with Love!
Pearl PlotkinThe day of love is around the corner, and there’s nothing better than a homemade card to give to your sweetheart or bestie! 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…
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Happy New Year Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Gravel Folded Card A6 Antique Gold Flat Card Superfine White Cover Silver Glitter Paper Lokta Metallic Gold Fine Paper A6 Shimmer Silver Envelope VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Budmo Happy New Year Rubber Stamp Silver Embossing Powder 1″ Circle & 2 1/4″ Circle Hole Punches…
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Be Mine Banner Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Superfine White Folded Card A2 Mint Flat Card Coral & Superfine White Cover Papers A2 Coral Envelope Coral & Scarlet Color Box Inkpads Be Mine & Small Solid Heart Rubber Stamps Small Glue Dots Lace Paper Tape Red Adhesive Crystals Flag Hole Punch Red & White…
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Happy Birthday Camera Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Pure White Folded Card A2 Envelope Black Cardstock Paper Cement, Gravel and Papaya Cardstock Paper Silver Uni Ball Pen Marquee Happy Birthday Stamp Camera Stamp Charcoal Color Box Chalk Inkpad 3D Foam Squares Recipe Tips Stamp images onto cover and use silver pen to add detail. Cut out…
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Weekend Wants: Holiday Photo Cards
Meg KowieskiAs we approach the holidays, we’re gearing up for the annual Holiday Christmas card collection we all inevitably have! Whether you display yours on the fridge, in a tree shape, or on twinkle lights, you definitely want to make sure the card you send takes center stage! Here are three of…
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Snow Globe Jars Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Moss Folded Card A6 Stardream Quartz Flat Card A6 Persimmon Envelope VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Snow Globe Jar & Joy & Cheer New Year Rubber Stamps Picante & Lettuce Embossing Powders Silver Halo Mix Glitter Neutral PH Adhesive PVA Small Glue Dots Red & White…
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Glittery Winter Tree Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Superfine Softwhite Folded Card A2 Shimmer Silver Flat Card A2 Antique Gold Envelope VersaMark Water Mark Inkpad Fantasy Tree Rubber Stamp Gold Embossing Powder Gold Halo Mix Glitter Platinum, Golden Rod & Diamond Stickles 1/2″ Squeeze Punch Rounded Corner 1/4″ Super…
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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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Valentine’s Day Card Mailbox DIY
Paper SourceDIY Moments: Vol. 17 No. 1 Spreading love and kindness this Valentine’s is what we’re all about this year. There’s no better 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…
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How-To: Wildflower Easter Card Recipe
Pearl PlotkinSpring has sprung everywhere! Outside the weather is getting warmer and you can invite that fresh air in with our spring-themed DIY cards! Let your imagination bloom with this easy project. Paper Source has all the best supplies you need to surprise and delight this season. So, spring on down the…
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Heart Card Critter Valentines Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials Red & Fuchsia 4 Bar Heart Cards Starlet Adhesive Glitter Sheets Peacock & Red 4 Bar Envelopes VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Fox, Hedgehog, To/From Escorial & Heart Mini Rubber Stamps Picante, Cricket & White Embossing Powders 1″ Heart Punch White Uniball Gel Pen…
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Jar of Hearts Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Luxe Blush Folded Card A2 Slate Envelope Superfine White Cover Weight Paper Gold Glitter Heart Stickers Mason Jar & Valentine’s Script Rubber Stamps Gold Shimmer Twine VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Gold Embossing Powder Embossing Heat Tool Foam Squares Recipe Tips Stamp and…
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From the Heart Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Pure White Folded Card A2 Fuchsia Envelope 4 Bar Heart Shape Pastel & Valentine’s Day Washi Tape Sets Little Hearts Pack Valentine’s Day Natural Hemp Cord From The Heart Rubber Stamp Set VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Pink Embossing Powder Embossing Heat Tool Foam Squares…
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Mustache Thank You Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Paper Bag Folded Card A2 Gravel Envelope Paper Bag Text Paper Peacock Cover Paper Wrapping Paper Envelope Liner Templates VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Black Embossing Powder Mustache Stamp Escorial Thank You Stamp Brilliance Graphite Black Inkpad Heat Embossing Tool Recipe Tips Use…
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Paper Source How-To: Easter Card
Paper SourceSend a hand-crafted Easter greeting to some-bunny special! MATERIALS How-To PDF 5 1/2″ Square Superfine White Folded Card 5 3/4″ Square Antique Gold Envelope Text Weight Paper in Clover, Mint, Sunshine and Coral Gold Glitter Paper 1/4″ Coral Satin Ribbon Mini Flower Punch…
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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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Christmas Manger Scene Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Night Folded Card A2 Antique Gold Envelope VersaMark Watermark, Midnight, Harbor & Robin’s Egg Color Box Inkpads Manger, Greco Deco Merry Christmas & Small Solid Star Rubber Stamps Gold Embossing Powder Golden Rod Stickles Glitter Glue Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool Recipe…
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Sock Monkey Santas Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Superfine Softwhite Folded Card A2 Persimmon Envelope Chestnut & Scarlet Color Box Inkpads Sock Monkey Rubber Stamp Prima Press Alphabet Rubber Stamps & Holder Clear Embossing Powder X-mas Red Stickles Glitter Glue Red Polka Dots Washi Tape Santa Hat Repeat Stickers Embossing…
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How-to: Little snowman holiday card
Meg KowieskiOur 12×12 sheets aren’t just for scrapbooks! Make this jolly lil’ fellow using our new “Button Nose Snowman” 12×12. It’s the perfect project for the snowman lover in us all! The page is filled with these frosty friends in all different shapes and sizes. Cut…
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How-to: Pretty printable place cards
Meg KowieskiI 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…
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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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How-to: cozy snowman holiday card
Meg KowieskiLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow! With a few simple steps you can make your own festive snow-people to use as holiday cards or gift tags. We love this snowman’s happy smile and glittery scarf and mittens so much that we’ve featured him in our blog last week and also in our... The…
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How-to: new home greeting card
paperMy brother and sister-in-law recently bought their first house, so I wanted to send an extra special handmade card to their new address. To honor this significant life step I went with the theme, “Moving on up!”. With a few easy cuts I was able to create a fun pop-up, and heat embossing…
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Holiday Card Inspiration with The Millennial Martha!
Pearl PlotkinWe’re so excited to have guest blogger, Jen from lifestyle blog, The Millennial Martha, join us for a Paper Source post about how she added some extra pizzazz to her holiday cards this year. Check it out! Several years ago, I learned how to create envelope liners from a Paper Source class, and…
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Keep Calm and Cary On Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Curry Folded Card A2 Red Envelope Red Cover Paper VersaMark Watermark Inkpad White Embossing Powder Keep Calm Stamp Red Mini Check Fabric Tape 3D Foam Squares Heat Embossing Tool RecipeTips Use 3D foam squares to adhere stamped layer to card for added dimension. The post Keep Calm and…
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Happy Valentine’s Day Arrow Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Superfine White Folded Card A2 Antique Gold Envelope Coral & Rosebud Color Box 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…
