The Edit
Welcome to The Edit, your curated resource for what we are loving at Paper Source. Check out our color mood, DIY inspiration, staff picks, customer recommendations, behind‑the‑scenes info and more.
Color Mood
Plum is
soothing. magnetic. charming. easy-going.
Turn a new leaf with the fall season ahead. We invite you to learn about plum in the Colorscope, our version of a horoscope, then get crafting with a harvest palette using paper and envelopes from the Paper Bar.
On the Calendar
September 2023
At Paper Source we love celebrating moments both big and small. Here are a few of the occasions we are putting on our calendar and looking forward to this month!
9/4: Labor Day
9/10: Grandparents Day
9/11: Patriot Day
9/15: Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown
9/15: Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
9/18: Thinking of You Week Begins
9/21: International Day of Peace
9/23: Autumnal Equinox
9/24: Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown
Maker Feature
Ellen Surrey – Illustrator & Postage Stamp Designer
In celebration of Thinking of You Week, we are featuring Ellen Surrey. Her fun, colorful style and creativity brought us this year's USPS Thinking Of You Week stamps. We were incredibly excited to be introduced to her story and her postage stamps, a perfect match for our maker feature and Paper Bar envelopes.
Learn more about her work with USPS and thoughts behind Thinking of You Week below.
Card Designer Spotlight
The 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! This month we have a special feature for Thinking of You Week including three incredible card designers.
Slightly Stationery
Alicia Heater is the proud owner and designer of Slightly Stationery. Her natural skills and illustrations bring us a sassy collection of cards and designs inspired by special, meaningful moments as well as her busy schedule. Founded out of Portland, Oregon by her and her husband, they are now celebrating a growing business and team in sunny Oceanside, California.
@slightlystationery
Smitten Kitten
Amy Kwong of Smitten Kitten is a creative entrepreneur and an absolute vibe. From her storytelling to card designing, everything she does, she does with fun, flair, and a love for Fridays. Amy's continued hard work, well-rounded skills and personality founded her thriving business while the universal language of humor connects her with her quirky audience.
@smittenkittenca
E. Frances Paper
E. Frances is a family business made up of three cousins– Ali, Pippi and Jenni. Their designs and card collection are inspired right out of their daily lives and East Coast studio based in Rhode Island. Whether sending their cute greeting cards or little notes, their stationery is motivated to delight anyone of any age and support their continued goal of creating meaningful personal connections.
@efrancespaper
What We're Celebrating
Monthly How‑To
Quilt Card
As the change of season from summer to fall unfolds, the inviting textures of flannel, wool and knits seamlessly blend with the changing colors of nature, inviting us to embrace the warmth and coziness of the season.
This textile inspired handmade card is a great way get in the mood. Through the month of September, stop by your local Paper Source and create your own version for free.
What We're Falling For
Autumn Personalities
Fall is more than a season, it is a feeling that takes over all your senses. For some of us, it's the cool crisp breeze, crunching leaves beneath your feet, the smell of pumpkin spice in the air, the cozy & cute blankets to keep warm and the taste of hot caramel apple cider. For others, it can be the chilling wind at night before the sounds of a scary horror movie, entwined in cotton webs while decorating, the taste of candy corn and the smell of haunted-themed candle. In many cases, autumn can encompass their entire personality. Admittedly, Paper Source is home to many of these people. See some of their fall favorites below and read more about these personalities on the blog.
Giving Back
Art Prints
We all want the art hanging on our walls to mean something. With our giveback art print program, not only do the words and images represent something meaningful, 100% of the proceeds go to support organizations who are giving back to the communities that need them.
"“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Complete proceeds of this exclusive Paper Source art print are donated to the NAACP. The NAACP works to secure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
Sustainability
Being Paper Source means we are constantly looking for innovations in the paper making process. See how sustainability practices live within our ecosystem of paper.
Starting at Home
The foundation for all our great products is paper. The majority of our paper – the base for wrap, cards & stationery, stickers and more – is created domestically, which means it doesn’t travel the world to get to you!
Working Together with Responsible Mills & Printers
Our paper is produced with certified mills who practice responsible, sustainable forestry. Our products are often created with post-consumer fiber, renewable energy sources or renewable plant-based materials.
Using Our Paper Wisely
Eco-White, made of 100% recycled content with 30% PCW (post-consumer waste), is the base for all our printed stationery, wrap and more.
Providing a Recycled Line
Our line of exclusive solid colors is made with at least 30% PCW. Our Luxe and Savoy papers are also made with a mix of recycled content and/or cotton, a renewable resource.
Packing with Care
We have redesigned our packaging materials to reduce the amount of corrugate and plastic we use. We continue to look for ways to reduce our footprint through our supply chain.
Starting at Home
The foundation for all our great products is paper. The majority of our paper – the base for wrap, cards & stationery, stickers and more – is created domestically, which means it doesn’t travel the world to get to you!
Working Together with Responsible Mills & Printers
Our paper is produced with certified mills who practice responsible, sustainable forestry. Our products are often created with post-consumer fiber, renewable energy sources or renewable plant-based materials.
Using Our Paper Wisely
Eco-White, made of 100% recycled content with 30% PCW (post-consumer waste), is the base for all our printed stationery, wrap and more.
Providing a Recycled Line
Our line of exclusive solid colors is made with at least 30% PCW. Our Luxe and Savoy papers are also made with a mix of recycled content and/or cotton, a renewable resource.
Packing with Care
We have redesigned our packaging materials to reduce the amount of corrugate and plastic we use. We continue to look for ways to reduce our footprint through our supply chain.
