1. We’re Making All the Things… with Paper

    March is National Craft Month and we are here for it.  It’s hard to decide where to focus our monthlong craft exploration, so we are starting where we began as a brand: with paper.

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  2. DIY Paper Dolls for Women’s History Month

    Help us celebrate Women’s History Month by creating DIY Paper Dolls! 

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  3. The Biggest Crafting Trends for 2020

    March is National Craft Month which means it is time to get out your markers and glue guns and get creative. At Paper Source, we say you should Do Something Creative Every Day, so we are excited to celebrate a full month of trying and crafting new things. Here is what we are seeing as the trendiest crafts this season.

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  4. Fringed Holiday Tree Tutorial

    …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:



    Use a plate to trace a perfect circle

    Cut a circle out of card stock. The bigger it is, the taller your tree will be. To cut a perfect circle, set a plate on your card stock and trace the outline in pencil.
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  5. Go Cubs Go! Create your own game day pennants!

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    Congratulations 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!

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    How will you celebrate Game 4? Share with us on social media and at #YestoPS!

  6. Guest Post: DIY Business Cards

    Audrey 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.

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    I’m obsessed with Paper Source. The obsession started when I lived literally 5 minutes from the Scottsdale, AZ location, and grew even more when I moved to Chicago. Did you guys know they’re based here? And thank goodness for that, because I love knowing that I’m not more than 15 minutes from a store wherever I am in the city.

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  7. Inspiration: DIY Hot Air Balloon Paper Mobile

    In need of a unique baby shower gift or an extra special touch to your own nursery? Try these adorable paper hot air balloons! They make for super cute decor and an eye-catching mobile.

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  8. Holiday Crafting Contest – Enter Now!

    Last month we kicked off our Holiday Crafting Contest (which goes through December 31), and we can’t wait to see what you do!

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  9. We’re making a list! Share your favorite expression of gratitude.

    In flipping through a back issue of Budget Travel, I read the article “50 Top Tips From the World’s Smartest Cruisers.” The tips were pretty good, running the gamut of planning scenarios, but one, in particular, stood out to me:

    #37- “Reward Good Service”

    Since I am all about building relationships with service professionals who impact my daily life, I committed this to memory for future “cruising” opportunities. It’s so easy and requires little space in my travel bag–- not to mention being an excellent way to make use of those left over Grateful and Thankful cards! For you talented designers out there, I can only imagine the incredible illustrations and tiny sentiments that can be created from colorful business cards and envelopes. Regardless of whether you’re setting sail on the high seas or just cruising around your stumping grounds, what little tips do you provide for rewarding small favors and loyal service?

    Help us generate “50 Expressions of Gratitude From the World’s Most Thoughtful Givers.”

    — Liz
    PS colors: night & curry
    Latest fave: Cavallini Wrapping Paper