2014
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Weekend Wants: Personalized Stationery
Meg KowieskiPersonalized stationery is one of those gifts that just doesn’t go out of style. Perfect for hostesses, newlyweds, grads and yourself, there’s a style for everyone. In addition to being chic and unique, personalized stationery is currently 20% OFF! The sale ends September 30, so hurry…
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Behind the Scenes: Designing Paper Source Wrap
Paper SourceBy now you’ve seen the variety of wrapping paper we offer at Paper Source. From quirky themes to classic prints, we have a wide range of wraps that are designed by our team in Chicago. Although the end result looks effortlessly beautiful, the design process is a lot of work that starts almost…
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Weekend Wants: The Land of Nod
Paper SourceIn this special edition of Weekend Wants, our Art Director, Karen Davis, tells us some of her favorite things from The Land of Nod! One visit to The Land of Nod and I was in love! I was just out of college and the bright colors and nostalgic toys and art drew me in – and... The post Weekend…
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Holiday Gift Guide: Guys
Paper SourceJoin us for the first installment of our holiday gift guide series! This week we’re looking at some of our favorite picks for those special men in your life. 1. This newly updated Gentleman’s Wash Bag is perfect for the frequent traveler in your life. It’s sturdy with a classic…
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Weekend Wants: From Our Gift Buyer
Paper SourceOur gift buyer Katie M. has a pretty sweet gig–she’s in charge of deciding what gift items we carry (which is basically anything besides calendars, journals and stationery that could be gifted). From the wacky to the truly divine, Katie is responsible for curating a unique selection of…
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Holiday Travel Made Easy
Paper SourceTraveling during the holidays can be stressful- but we have some fun products to make your trip a breeze! Whether you’re planning a road trip or cross-country flight, these clever items will keep you organized for a joyful holiday journey. Savvy Traveler Pack smart with items that are…
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Behind the Scenes: Making our Holiday Window
Paper SourceIt’s probably no surprise that we love making our store festive for the holidays, and that starts with our holiday window display (after all, it’s the very first thing you see)! Here, we take a look behind the scenes with our Director of Visual Merchandising, Rick V., on what it takes…
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Workshop: DIY Calendar
Meg Kowieski2015 is just around the corner which means it’s time to get your calendar ready. We have many beautiful designs to choose from but one of the most creative calendars we have is one that lets you be the designer! Our DIY Calendar comes with 12 monthly grids printed on recycled paper and a…
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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…
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Paper Source Holiday Crafting
Meg KowieskiLooking for ways to get creative this holiday season? We have plenty! Nothing sparks the holiday spirit quite like holiday crafting and we have multiple options to get in the spirit! Find out more about our holiday events and our holiday contest below. Holiday Card Making Crafter’s Night…
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Warm & Toasty Dinner Party
Meg KowieskiNow that the weather is cooling off, warm your home with a cozy dinner party! With fresh table decor and contemporary cocktails, these party ideas just might make fall your favorite season to entertain! Simple Settings Set the table with this fun place setting idea. Just cut our Chalkboard…
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Weekend Wants: Halloween Treats
Meg KowieskiHalloween is just around the corner and we’re gearing up for some fun parties (check out our Monster Mash bash and Pumpkin ideas). Whether you’re prepping tasty treat bags at your scary soiree, or stocking up for trick-or-treating, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of our…
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Pumpkin Party Inspiration
Meg KowieskiIt’s time to decorate for Halloween! If you’re looking for a fun way to create your spooky decor, why not invite your friends over for a festive pumpkin decorating party? These easy decorations and creative refreshments will delight your guests as they create their perfect pumpkins.…
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It’s a Monster Mash Bash!
Meg KowieskiIt’s almost Halloween and we’re ready to party! Throw your little ghouls and goblins a Monster Mash Bash with these easy tricks and treats. Monstrous Invitations Use our fun stickers and stamps to add creepy details to your party invitations. Wrap your note with playful washi tape or…
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Paper Source How-To: Sugar Skull Mask Wall Art
Meg KowieskiCreate a striking mask display chock full of your personality! MATERIALS How-To PDF Paper Mache Skull Mask White Acrylic Paint Floral Stickers Patterned Washi Tape Stickles Glitter Glue Black Sharpie Pen 1/4″ Ribbon 1″ Heavy Duty Poly Brushes 1/8″ Hole Punch Scissors INSTRUCTIONS…
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Weekend Wants: Halloween Craft Kits
Meg KowieskiIt’s finally October and we’re counting down the days to Halloween. If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids, or a unique way to spend a chilly day, we’ve got some ideas for you. Here are some of our favorite Halloween Craft Kits. These kits come with all the…
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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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Weekend Wants: Fall Must-Haves
Meg KowieskiIt’s finally getting a little cooler here in Chicago (where Paper Source HQ is located), and we’re gearing up for Fall. If it’s too early for you to deck out your place in Halloween gear–try these classic autumnal accents. Burlap Chic. We love this Burlap Wreath Kit.…
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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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Weekend Wants: We’re Feeling Foxy
Meg KowieskiWe love our Paper Source foxes. They’re designed in-house here in Chicago and are cute with a little bit of and edge (let’s face it, the foxes are known for being the slyest of the woodland creatures). Here are our favorite ways to celebrate these furry friends. P.S. Read until the end…
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Paper Source How-To: Fine Paper Flower Art
Meg KowieskiAdd festive decor to your space with this eye-catching work of art made with fine paper! MATERIALS How-To PDF Flower Petal Templates 3-4 different colors and patterns of Fine Paper 2-3 Colors of 8 1/2″ x 11″ Text Weight Paper 1 Sheet of 20″ x 26″ Cover Weight Paper Circle…
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Back to School: Lunchtime Tips
Meg KowieskiWith long school days coming up (or for some of you, already starting!), kids need a good lunch to get them through the day. But between rushed mornings, picky eaters and repetitive food options, packing a lunch can be a hassle! We have a few tips and some products to help get you through a... The…
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Workshop: Learn to Letterpress
Meg KowieskiUntil recently, if you wanted to experience the rewards of letterpressing your own cards you needed to acquire a quite large (up to 4,000 lbs!) and quite expensive (up to $10,000!) machine. We don’t know about you, but we don’t have that much space in our dining room and we’re not…
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Gold Glam: Back to School
Meg KowieskiA-B-C, 1-2-3, G-O-L-D! It’s already time to start preparing for back to school shopping! Everyone loves new clothes but don’t forget about accessories and backpack must-haves. This year, we are raving about gold. We just can’t get enough! Whether your student wants something classic or prefers…
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Spotlight: Kitchen Textiles
Meg KowieskiPaper Source has tons of new textiles for the kitchen divas out there. Choose patterns from feathers to foxes to flowers and go cute or quirky with Paper Source exclusive designs. Matching textile sets (sold separately) make a great gift for someone who needs to add some fun to their kitchen; and a…
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Spotlight: Gold Glam
Meg KowieskiWe are loving gold this summer, and we have plenty of metallic goodies to help you show off your glamorous side! Gold is the perfect way to add a bit of shine to your style, elegance to your summer parties and glitz to your office. Paper Source’s exclusive Mint Confetti iPhone case is a…
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Workshop: Indigo Card Making
Meg KowieskiThis post is brought to you by Rebecca B., who creates our workshops. Here she tells you how she found the inspiration for our newest workshop, Indigo Card Making, happening Thursday, June 19. My latest crush is on Indigo. I see it everywhere: clothing, textiles, home decor, ceramics, the list…
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Star of David Hanukkah Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Peacock Folded Card Night Cover Paper A6 Night Envelope Versamark WaterMark, Midnight, Harbor, Robin’s Egg & Frost White Color Box Inkpads Chevron Lines, Star of David & Happy Hanukkah Rubber Stamps Silver & White Embossing Powders Foam Squares Embossing Heat Tool…
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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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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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Spotlight: The Forest Feast
Meg KowieskiOur buying department at Paper Source sees a lot of really great books year-round, but one in particular had more than a few people sneaking the book away to turn the pages. The Forest Feast is a captivating cookbook from Erin Gleeson, formerly of the James Beard Foundation and The New York Times…
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Hung on You XO Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A6 Folded Card A6 Slate Flat Card A6 Paper Bag Envelope VersaMark Pad Letter Background Rubber Stamp Clear Embossing Powder 1/8″ Hole Punch Hugs & Kisses Garland Kit Sticky Tape Runner Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp script background with VersaMark pad and sprinkle with…
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Finding Inspiration: Geometric Workshop
Meg KowieskiThis post is brought to you by Rebecca B., who creates our workshops. Here she tells you how she found the inspiration for our newest workshop, Geometric Decor, happening Thursday, April 24. Two of my favorite trends at the moment are geometric patterns and gold-dipped accents. I love the…
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Paper Source How-To: Donut Invitation
Meg KowieskiIf you’ve walked by our store windows lately (or checked out our website), you’ve probably noticed that we’re lusting over donuts. Here’s a cute way to take the sweet trend and DIY your own invites. MATERIALS Donut Invitation How To Donut Invitation Template Donut Garland Kit Printer Mint 8…
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New Workshop: Making 3-D Spring Cards
Meg KowieskiWe have a new workshop to kick off spring! Fresh Folds – Spring Card Making takes place nationwide on Thursday, March 20th, 6 – 8 pm. In this class you will learn simple techniques to add dynamic folds, layers and pop-up elements to 4 cards. This vibrant collection incorporates our…
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Paper Source How-To: Cupid’s Arrow
Meg KowieskiReady to get festive this Valentine’s Day? Here’s a how-to on replicating our store windows. Make a cupid’s arrow that’s fun and bright and sure to impress! MATERIALS Arrow How To Arrow Feather End Template Cone Template Cardboard Gift Wrap Tubes Kraft paper or newspaper…
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Looking Back: The Best of Paper Source 2013
paperAs we sit at the beginning of a new year, we’re taking a little time to reflect on all the good times and get-togethers we’ve had with families and friends in 2013, facilitated by a little creativity and a lot of gorgeous paper! (Hint: don’t miss a chance to win at the end of…
