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The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Invitation Wording
Paper Source…Tasks like venue hunting and shortening the guest list have their issues, but wording your invites should be fun and stress-free. When you’re ready to share the big day, use this guide to write an... The post The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Invitation Wording appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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DIY Butterfly Embellishment
Toy BrownThis year marks our 35th anniversary of inspiring you to Do Something Creative Every Day! In honor of our milestone moment, we’ve recently redesigned PaperSource.com, making it easier for you explore our brand online. Since butterflies are the perfect metaphor for profound change in one’s…
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Women We Love: #PSCelebratesWomen
Toy Brown…excited and not just because spring is in the air. In case you don’t know, March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day, so we thought it was the perfect time to kick off our “Women We Love” initiative. Our CEO Winnie Park said it best, “As a company... The post Women…
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Meet the Maker Series: American Crafts
Meg KowieskiAt Paper Source, we’re dedicated to Doing Something Creative Every Day, and value the handmade touches we can bring into all of life’s celebrations. This month’s Meet the Maker is no different and has helped make crafting both easy and accessible for over 20 years! American Crafts…
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Send with Love!
Pearl Plotkin…here! Can you believe it? This month, we’re all about sending cards with love, wrapping gifts with love, and giving with love each and every day. We want to inspire you all to find thoughtful ways of expressing your seasonal wishes and greetings with the people in your life. Whether you send…
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Add a Personal Touch to Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Pearl PlotkinThanksgiving is all about being with the ones you love and celebrating everything you’re grateful for each day. There is no better way to show these moments of gratitude than with simple and thoughtful DIY touches you can add to your Thanksgiving tables. Whether you’re hosting the…
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Wedding Invitation Etiquette
Pearl PlotkinIf your wedding is around the corner, shopping for the perfect invitation can be one of the most exciting first steps to planning the big day! No matter what style, color palette or design, there are a few things to keep in mind in terms of the wording of your invitation to ensure your guests... The…
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Meet the Maker Series: Ebony of Snow & Graham
Pearl PlotkinAs we head into the spring season and approach Mother’s Day, we wanted to feature one of our favorite mom bosses. Ebony Snow Hurr is the founder and creative director of Snow & Graham, a company that has long been a staple at Paper Source with their beautiful line of papers, stationery…
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How-To: “Forever Bouquet”
Caroline MungenastThis Mother’s Day, combine two things everyone loves receiving- gorgeous flowers and thoughtful homemade gifts- to create a crepe paper bouquet for the most special lady in your life! It can be hard to put into words how your love for her just keeps on growing, so say it with beautiful blooms…
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Winter Game Night In with Guest Blogger Rebecca G. from Not-So-SAHM
Pearl PlotkinHappy Groundhog Day, everyone! No matter if he saw his shadow or not, we still have some wintertime to get through. Given that we spend so much time indoors during the winter, I’m always on the lookout for simple ways to make family time fun. We’ve been playing a lot of games together…
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Spotlight Series with Wedding Stationery Designer Maria Filar
Pearl PlotkinWe know that some of our fans are ready to start planning for their wedding day, and what better way to start than by getting inspired by our gorgeous collection of new Wedding Invitation Suites? We asked our designers to pick their favorite and share with you. Even if you can’t hear wedding…
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New Year’s Resolutions (and how to keep them!) – From our Buyers
Pearl PlotkinWhat are your new year’s resolutions? We want to inspire you to Do Something Creative Every Day, so we asked our buyers to share their resolutions and how our favorite products will help them stay on track. Check out their plans below, and resolve to try something new this year! Carolyn R.…
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Paper Source Gift Boxes take the stress out of holiday shopping
Pearl PlotkinAre you struggling with a gift list that’s filled with your favorite people, but missing those special items that will make their day? We get it. Gift shopping can be overwhelming, but Paper Source is here to help! We have Gift Box ideas to inspire you and get you ready for a season of giving... The…
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What You Need to Know About ban.do
Meg Kowieski…brand responsible for the gorgeous floral patterns, bright neon colors and punchy, inspirational quotes that add a much-needed dose of fun to your day. The fun-loving women that make up this L.A.-based company include the founder, Jen Gotch, who has big dreams and an even bigger personality! Along…
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How To Make Paper Book Covers
Paper Source…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 Paper Book Covers appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Paper Source How-To: A Photo Card for Mom
Paper SourceWe have some unique cards for Mother’s Day, but if you’re looking for a D.I.Y. that’s uniquely personal, here’s a quick and easy photo card tutorial. MATERIALS Solid Folded Greeting Card Fine Paper Solid Paper Printed photo Scissors or Knife Glue Stick or…
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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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Weekend Wants: Gobble it Up
Paper SourceIn honor of Thanksgiving next week, here are some of our favorite turkey items to help you celebrate the day. You won’t believe it’s not turkey. This funny addition (it’s an Inflatable Turkey!) is so convincing you’ll have to make sure your guests don’t try to dig in.…
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Weekend Wants: New Journals
Meg KowieskiWhether you’re passing time on a rainy day, recording your favorite memories or doodling in the sun, the weekend is the perfect time to journal! Our Journal Buyer, Sadie P, talks about three of her favorites right now. Paper Source Exclusive. “Rifle Paper Company’s mint floral print is one of…
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Inspired By: Paper Source Desks
Meg KowieskiIt might not come as a surprise that we take our motto, “Do Something Creative Every Day,” pretty seriously here at Paper Source. In fact, we even carry it into our work spaces! We love being creative in every aspect of our jobs, and being surrounded by beautiful things. Our Chicago…
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How-To: Tissue Pom Pom Garland with Sugar Skulls
paperNothing is as sweet as our Sugar Skulls! Patterned after traditional Mexican Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) decorations, our Sugar Skulls can be found on Paper Source glassware, as masks, in our kits, and more! Today, we bring to you an easy, colorful Sugar Skull Tissue Pom Pom Garland project…
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Wrapped in Design
paper…style packages, and our customers could recall numerous events that were made memorable by a neatly wrapped gift. And while we continue to share in these discoveries and special moments each day, our designers continue to concept new... The post Wrapped in Design appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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How-To: Paper Rosette Card
paper…season’s favorite project in a miniature card format. This paper rosette project is perfect for heartfelt sentiments, like Mother’s Day! Customize rosettes with your own choice of colors and patterns from our collection of handpicked fine papers to make this classic and chic card truly…
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Austin inspiration: Tickets to a DIY wedding
paperWhen Paper Source fan Stephen C. and his wife announced their big day, they took on the project of creating one-of-a-kind, DIY wedding invitations inspired by Stephen’s old train tickets. We own a public relations and design company, so we were really interested in making our wedding invitations. I…
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Paper Source 2013 Wedding Invitation Collection
paperIt’s your big day, and the 2013 Paper Source Wedding Invitation Collection will help you create a meaningful expression. Whether you’re looking for glamour, blushing for romance or longing for something bold, our invitation suites are sure to inspire with fresh color palettes, playful fonts, and…
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How-to: Crafty No-Carve Pumpkins
paperThe traditional jack-o-lantern is always in style, but seeing as our slogan is “Do Something Creative Every Day”, we can’t help but try new ways of getting festive. Here are a few of our favorite no-carve pumpkins. Bonus? These executions don’t require cutting or creating a…
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A Paper Source Team Outing in Chicago
paperHere at Paper Source we live by the motto, Do Something Creative Every Day. So, the Merchandise Planning and Allocation department thought it would be appropriate to put our creativity to work at our team outing. This year, the department went to Bottle and Bottega, a local painting studio…
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Buyer’s favorite: Spring crafts
paper…welcome relief for us Chicagoans, considering some of us experienced a full-on blizzard last year. (Not me! See: California Dreamin’) Sunshine days, lighter evenings, blooming tulips and nature provide perfect inspiration for Spring crafts. In addition, our craft selection has been infused...…
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An upcycled gift wrap theme
paper…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 theme appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Inside PS: Careers at Paper Source
paperCustomers often ask us what it’s like to work at a place that inspires people to Do Something Creative Every Day. The short answer: inspiring, challenging and rewarding. As you can imagine, most of us were customers first, just hitting up our favorite store for DIY projects, handmade gifts or…
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How-to: Patriotic lei
Meg Kowieski…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: Spritzer Rubber Stamp Cleaner and Rubber Stamp... The post How-to: Patriotic lei appeared…
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Simply SMASHing – New SMASH journals and accessories!
paper…at Paper Source cut our crafty teeth on the trusty ol’ scrapbook project – It was the original way to Do Something Creative Every Day! You could doodle, or write, or arrange collected treasures to tell any story. There were no rules, and artistry was not a... The post Simply SMASHing…
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Interview: 10 questions with Stylist Shana Faust
paper…Weddings coauthor Shana Faust, and let readers ask the artist about her creative process, to find out how this busy stylist is able to Do Something Creative Every Day. Question from Nicki: What is your... The post Interview: 10 questions with Stylist Shana Faust appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Artist inspiration: Helen Musselwhite
paperIn my world, a rainy Saturday = project time (and probably a good classic movie). While looking for a little inspiration on a gray day, I stumbled across the work of paper artist, Helen Musselwhite. I never grow tired of looking at paper cutting, with all of its lovely, lacy intricacies and layers.…
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DIY wedding programs
Meg Kowieski…approaching, there are sure to be lots of last-minute crafting projects and to-do’s, as you prepare (or help someone else prepare!) for the big day. Keep it simple while getting stunning results with these program ideas– the perfect way to usher in a grand affair! With so many card sizes...…
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Fresh from the field, our lucky new color!
paperWe’re feeling lucky because our new shade of Clover arrived just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Now you can create fun stationery or festive decor with our newest green in solid papers and envelopes. This happy green answers a frequent customer request for something vibrant and true. Mix…
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Spring has sprung new Paper Source stores!
Meg KowieskiWe are all in a scurry here…this spring brings new Paper Source stores and there’s a lot to do before opening day! Our first two new stores this year are in Corte Madera, California opening in June and Houston, Texas opening in July…and when they do, they will have lush, colorful paper…
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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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Paper Source handmade cards
paperThe Paper Source motto is “Do Something Creative Every Day”, and we have some very lucky folks here who get to live this out making handmade greeting cards for a living. If you’ve visited our stores, you’ve seen our greeting card wall full of funny, thoughtful and lovely…
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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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The making of a rubber stamp
Meg Kowieski…you know we have a soft spot in our hearts for rubber stamps. Our very first rubber stamps were created from drawings done by Paper Source’s founder Sue, and to this day, stamps are still created from drawings and designs... The post The making of a rubber stamp appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
