August is always a bittersweet month. The warm days are still here, but that feeling 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 you heading into the new season in style.
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Our 10 Favorite Back to School Items!
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Creative Ways to Address Wedding Invitations
You’ve decided on your wedding invitations, finalized your guest list, and now it’s time to address your envelopes and send them out. The envelope is the first point of contact between your guests and your wedding, so make them memorable with unique lettering techniques. There are numerous ways to achieve envelope addressing nirvana and have your envelopes emulate the grandiose of your big day.
Photo: @desertplumecalligraphy
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Luxe Grey Card Making
Learn how to craft the three beautiful cards featured in our newest catalog! The new Luxe Grey paper is the perfect shade for creating stunning and sophisticated stationery, and these tips will have you making your own cards in no time!
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2017-Paper Source Colorscope!
Our new color, Luxe Grey, has officially been added to the Paper Source Colorscope! Identifying your Colorscope is easy – just find your favorite color and check out what your Colorscope reading tells you about yourself. Maybe you even relate to a few!
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DIY Moment Vol. 17 No. 5: Inspiration Board
As 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, moving forward and focused on what you’re grateful for.
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Meet the Maker Series: ban.do
This month, we’re turning the spotlight on the founder of the extravagantly colorful, vibrant brand, ban.do. We chatted with Jen Gotch, the founder and Chief Creative Officer, to learn about their drool-worthy planner collection, and what inspires their team.
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Wedding Invitation Etiquette
If 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 are informed, as well as give your guests a first impression of the style of your special day. To make the process easier, we have outlined a few suggestions for how to word the invitations based on who is hosting the wedding and other key considerations.
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Creative Journaling 101
At Paper Source, we love being organized almost as much as we love crafting, so when we heard about creative journaling, we were immediately on board! It can be intimidating, especially when you see how much detail goes into creating some of these journals, but not to worry, we’re here to give some great tips and tricks to get you started.
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Meet the Maker Series: Meri Meri
When it comes to party goodies, no one adds the magic and sprinkles quite like Meri Meri. Based in Cheltenham, England, Meri Meri crafts whimsical cards, invitations, bakeware, party accessories and more! We chatted with Meri Meri to get the ingredients for an unforgettable party – packed with glitter, unicorns and cake toppers.
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DIY Fourth of July Firecracker
Light up your Independence Day party with these fun, safe, and patriotic firecrackers! This craft is perfect for those looking to decorate with some red, white and blue colors. Craft during the day, and light them up at night for your Fourth of July celebrations!
