2015
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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 Mache Bowls Recipe
Paper SourcePaper Mache Bowls Materials: Decorative Paper Methyl Cellulose Glue Circle Punches Paste Brush or Foam Brush Balloons Step-by-Step Use circle punches to punch 20-30 circles of a decorative paper. Blow up balloons, but keep slightly under-inflated so they are soft. On a piece of scrap paper, brush…
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Paper Covered Lampshade Recipe
Paper SourcePaper Covered Lampshade Materials: Decorative Paper Lampshade Form Super Tacky Tape Scissors The easiest way to create a paper covered lampshade is to use an existing white lampshade form. This is also helpful because an existing form already has a flame resistant coating. The instructions below…
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Kids Fox Valentine
Paper SourceMaterials 4 Bar Clover Flat Cards 4 Bar Persimmon Envelopes Corner Rounder Punch Fox & To/From Rubber Stamps VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Picante Embossing Powder Heart Sparkle Gems Glassine Envelopes 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ Red & White Baker’s Twine Happy Valentine’s Day…
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DIY Spooky-Sweet Treats for Halloween
Pearl PlotkinFor some of us, Halloween is all about the candy, and with the holiday fast-approaching it’s time to stock up! Visit us online or in store today for 30% off Halloween supplies! For a fun and festive way to treat your Halloween party guests, why not offer adorable treat bags—stamped with your…
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Small Cello Bags Recipe
Paper SourceSmall Cello Bags Materials: Small Cello Bags Medium Metal Rim Tags Black & White Baker’s Twine Chalkboard Thank You Stickers Recipe Tips: Fill cello bags with treats. Trim existing string off of tag and thread tag onto black and white baker’s twine. Wrap twine around bag and secure…
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Fine Paper Table Setting Recipe
Paper SourceFine Paper Table Setting Materials: Decorative Paper A7 Flat Card 8 1/2″ x 11″ Text Paper Place Card Super Tacky Tape Gold Uniball Pen Cord Chopsticks Step-by-Step Menu: Print a menu sized to 4 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ – this will fit 2-up on and 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet of text…
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Back to School: Free Tech Wallpaper Downloads
Paper SourceWe’re making back to school even more fun with free downloads of our exclusive Paper Source designs! We picked three of our favorite designs from our calendars for you to use as backgrounds on your phone and desktop. Enjoy this free perk – our way of making your tech a little more…
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Picture Perfect: Make the Most of Photo Albums
Pearl PlotkinWe love taking traditional photo albums and giving them a modern update. There are so many great ways to use and gift photo albums, and with the new Kinsho line, there are formats for any use (from pocket-sized, to traditional albums, to photo journals/scrapbooks). With luxe details like…
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Go Cubs Go! Create your own game day pennants!
Pearl PlotkinCongratulations to the Chicago Cubs for their Game 3 win last night! Paper Source HQ is buzzing with excitement and we couldn’t help but put our own crafty spin on the W flag. Download the template to celebrate today! PS-Baseball-Pennants How will you celebrate Game 4? Share with us on…
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Guest Post: DIY Business Cards
Paper SourceAudrey is an Arizona girl turned Chicagoan, and loves DIY projects, coffee, calligraphy and dabbling in yoga. She works full time in digital marketing, but spends her spare time blogging over at Love Always, Audrey. I’m obsessed with Paper Source. The obsession started when I lived literally 5…
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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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How To Make a Birthday Banner
Paper SourceHow To Make a Birthday Banner A festive banner is the perfect decoration for birthday parties, showers, anniversaries, receptions, welcome homes, graduations and much more! Printable labels make lettering a breeze, but you can also hand write your phrase (we recommend practicing on a plain sheet of…
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Pumpkin Carving Party Invite Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A7 Poppy Flat Card A7 Black Envelope Eco-White Text Paper Halloween Themed Rubber Stamp Washi Tape Raven Chevron VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad Black Embossing Powder Picante Embossing Powder White Embossing Powder Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp and emboss pumpkins one by one using…
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Snow Globe Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials Pure White A2 Folded Card Persimmon A2 Envelope Persimmon Text Peacock Cover Joy & Cheer Stamp Tree In Jar Stamp Versamark Ink White Embossing Powder Red Liquid Pearls Star Dust Stickles Foam Squares Scissors Tape Runner Recipe Tips Cut a piece of Persimmon text to 4″ x 5…
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Pineapple Invite Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A7 Clover Flat Card A7 Curry Envelope Paper Bag Text Paper Clover Cover Paper Curry Oval Sticker Labels Scallops Rubber Stamp Lime Pastel ColorBox Chalk Inkpad 2 1/4″ Circle Punch Recipe Tips Print and trim Paper Bag invite layer to 6 3/4″ w x 4 3/4″ h. Adhere to Clover…
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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…
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Day of the Dead Invite Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials Chartreuse A7 Envelope Peacock A7 Flat Card Eco-White A7 Flat Card Fuchsia Cover Paper Fuchsia Text Paper Washi Tape VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad White Embossing Powder Embossing Heat Tool Primary Pastel Color Box Chalk Petal Point Inkpad Mini Mexican Skull Stencil Crystal Stickers…
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Name Letterpress Stationary Recipe
Paper SourceJulie Stationery Materials: Luxe White A2 Folded Card Papaya A2 Envelope Orange Color Box Inkpad Buttercup Color Box Inkpad Liquid Pearls Tools: Letterpress Machine Everyday Letterpress Printing Plates #4 Recipe Tips & Techniques: When there is enough area around the plates it is possible to…
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Bachelorette Party Invite
Paper SourceA bachelorette party is a monumental event worthy of some great invitations. Meg K., a designer at Paper Source, planned her friend’s bachelorette party in Nashville. Using Paper Source products (and a whole lot of creativity), Meg fashioned the perfect invitation for an action-packed weekend. Meg…
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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…
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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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Monogram Letterpress Card Recipe
Paper Source“G” Monogram Card Materials: Peacock A2 Folded Card Black A2 Flat Card Luxe White A2 Flat Card Black A2 Envelope Silver Letterpress Ink Double-Sided Tape Tools: Letterpress Machine Wedding Letterpress Printing Plates #1 Everyday Letterpress Printing Plates #4 Ruler Soft Grip Knife and…
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Valentine’s Day in the Classroom
Paper SourceThere’s nothing like the excitement of a Class Valentine’s Day Party in grade school… remember the thrill of going through your big box of cards and hoping for a special valentine from your crush? Make this Valentine’s Day extra-special by making homemade cards and crafts with…
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Holiday Card Contest Winners
Paper SourceWe had an amazing response to our annual card contests this past h0liday! Customer submissions were posted to Instagram (via #papersourceholidaycontest) between October 15th and December 15th, plus we also ran a holiday card contest for our store employees! We were wowed by everyone’s…
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Easter Treat Bag Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials White Treat Bags Lime Green Paper Grass Your Favorite Stickers 1.25″ Round Labels in Poppy, Pool & Blossom Tissue Paper Recipe Tips Use the eraser end of a pencil to create white polka dots and use an embossing heat tool to dry ink if necessary.</p The post Easter Treat Bag…
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Snowflake Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials Snowflake Punch 2 1/4″ Circle Punch Silver Glitter Paper Shimmer Silver Cover Paper Red A2 Envelope Pure White A2 Folded Card Happy Holidays Stamp Snowflake Stamp Versamark Ink Silver Embossing Powder Red Embossing Powder Heat Tool Silver Stickles Foam Squares Zots Recipe Tips Stamp…
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DIY Valentines: Part 2
Paper SourceWe love to D.I.Y. valentines – it’s the perfect way to show just how much you care. Here are more how-tos to get your creative juices flowing. (And check out Part 1 here.) Add dimension to your Valentine with heart shaped party picks and gold heart doilies! Stick a Heart Doily on…
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Weekend Wants: Journals
Paper SourceWhen starting off the new year, it’s always important to stay focused on your goals and to take time to reflect. Here are three of our favorite journals and notebooks that are sure to make writing a lot more fun. It only takes five minutes. We’ve all been there: we resolve to record our…
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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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Burlap Treat Bag & Hang Tag Recipe
Paper SourceBurlap Treat Bag & Hang Tag Materials: Burlap Drawstring Bags Hang Tag with Eyelets Red & White Baker’s Twine Canning Jar Rubber stamp Chestnut Color Box Inkpad Zots Small Glue Dots Step-by-Step Use Chestnut Colorbox ink pad to stamp the canning jar stamp onto the white hang tag. Use…
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Do Something Creative Every Day: Work at Paper Source!
Pearl PlotkinSeasonal hiring is upon us and we’re excited to expand our store teams! If you’ve ever been delighted by our store windows, inspired by our workshops or envious of our catalog pages, Paper Source might be a great fit for you! Not only will you be a member of our creative community, but our…
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Paper Covered Nesting Boxes Recipe
Paper SourcePaper Covered Nesting Boxes Materials: Decorative Paper Craft Boxes Scissors PVA Glue Paste Brush or Foam Brush Ribbon or Twine Step-by-Step On a sheet of scrap paper, turn a box base upside down, and wrap the decorative paper around the box to measure how much width of decorative paper you will…
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From a Recruiter: How Our Store Samples Are Made
Paper SourceOur new “From a Recruiter” series will give an inside look at what it’s like to interview and work for Paper Source. Written by Cara Pacholski, our Field Recruitment Manager, you’ll get a sneak peek at stories, tips and tricks from our store recruitment team. Paper…
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Weekend Wants: Bicycles
Paper SourceWe are in love with our new and exclusive (designed by our team in Chicago!) print: bicycles! This print is a little neon, a lot of fun, and definitely a great unisex gift. Drink up. These Ride On glass tumblers are perfect for a home bar. They’re 3.5″ tall and hold 8 oz. A classic…
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Picture Frame Stamp & Washi Tape Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A7 Persimmon & A7 Paper Bag Flat Cards Pure White Cover Paper A7 Clover Envelope VersaMark Watermark & Black Colorbox Inkpads Picture This & Wishing You a Merry Christmas Rubber Stamps Clear Embossing Powder Red Chevron & Green Chevron Washi Tapes Red Adhesive Gems…
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Mistletoe Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials A2 Paper Bag Folded Card A2 Persimmon Flat Card A2 Clover Envelope VersaMark Watermark Inkpad Mistletoe & Wishing You Merry Christmas Rubber Stamps White & Lettuce Embossing Powders 1/2″ Squeeze Punch Rounded Corner Black and White Baker’s Twine Uniball White Gel Pen…
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Spectacular Valentine Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials 4 Bar Folded Card 4 Bar Red Envelope Paper Bag Cover Glasses Rubber Stamp Charcoal Color Box Chalk Inkpad Coral Text Weight Paper Red & White Baker’s Twine Enamel Heart Stickers Transparent Tape Soft Grip Knife & Cutting Mat Embossing Heat Tool Recipe Tips Stamp glasses.…
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Snowman Hang Tag Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials Soft White Hang Tag Baker’s Twine Merry Christmas Script Stamp Stick Snowman Stamp Versamark Ink Red Embossing Powder Quickie Glue Pen Glitter Scissors Recipe Tips Stamp the snowman and Merry Christmas stamp in Versamark ink. Coat with red embossing powder and heat set. Embellish…
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ABC Poster Silhouette Recipe
Paper SourceABC Poster by Linda Barrett / P.S. Workshops Manager ABC Poster Silhouette Materials: Luxe White Cover 27×19″ Clover 8 1/2 x 11″ Text Papaya 8 1/2 x 11″ Text Curry 8 1/2 x 11″ Text Peacock 8 1/2 x 11″ Text Social Club 6X6 Pad Jovial Buttons Foam Squares Tools:…
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How to Upcycle Your 2015 Calendars & Planners
Meg KowieskiAs I turn the final page on my planner and flip the final month on my calendar, I am always excited, not just at the prospect of it being a new year, but also for the opportunity to buy a cute new calendar and planner. While Paper Source has me covered when it comes to beautiful products to... The…
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Emojis Speak Louder Than Words
Paper SourceEmojis are a fun way to text, but we love the idea of using Emoji Stickers as a way to communicate messages in everyday life. Here are some of our favorite ideas on how to use these sassy icons. Use them to mark your planner for an upcoming summer getaway…. Or create a personalized message...…
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A Chic Office
Paper SourceDesigning your perfect workspace doesn’t have to be hard. Here are some quick and easy ideas sure to take your desk from drab to fab. The most important thing is finding that perfect planner or calendar. We’re excited to launch our new Personalized Planners for a truly unique look that…
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Nautical Treat Bag Recipe
Paper SourceNautical Treat Bag Materials: White Fold Over Treat Bags Red & White Twill Ribbon Nautical Circle Stickers Recipe Tip: Wrap ribbon around bag and secure in place using stickers. The post Nautical Treat Bag Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Painted Hello Card Recipe
Paper SourceMaterials Superfine White 4 Bar Folded Card Antique Gold A2 envelope Sunflower, Coral and Ocean Colorbox Inkpads Sponge Daubers Clear embossing powder Heat tool Versamarker Gold embossing powder Corner rounder punches Recipe Tips Use three ink colors to “paint” with. Sponge daubers will…
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Christmas Sweater Party Invite Recipe
Paper SourceThe post Christmas Sweater Party Invite Recipe appeared first on Paper Source Blog.
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Fringed Holiday Tree Tutorial
Pearl Plotkin…courtesy of our stellar Creative Intern, Caroline! Cute, customizable Christmas fun- what a tree-t! I made several of these fringy fellows and used them to decorate for a holiday tea party I held this past weekend. You’ll need: Cardstock Silver glitter wrapping paper Scissors Hot glue…
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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…
