1. Buyer’s favorite: Stocking stuffers for all ages

    At my house the stockings have always been my very favorite thing at Christmastime, both opening mine and shopping for them. And, here at Paper Source, we have tons of great items for stockings, from candy to toys to little coin purses. Even glitter or stamps make great stocking stuffers!

    The newest and coolest items for women and teens are the colorful flip flop bracelets. Intended to be purchased in multiples (each one is unique), these are made from recycled flip flop parts and remind me of the jelly bracelets I loved as a kid. Another great stocking stuffer for ladies is the mushroom knit bag. It was hand knit in Nepal and is so cute!

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  2. ‘Tis the season

    Parchment, twine, sealing wax, rubber stamps, old book pages

    Parchment, twine, sealing wax, rubber stamps, old book pages

    Once the holiday music begins in November most people seem to cringe. Not me. There is something about hearing the Charlie Brown classic “Linus & Lucy” by Vince Guaraldi that always makes me smile. Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby make me want to pull out my cookie press while Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin inspire cocktails for festive evenings with friends. For me, holiday music creates a sense of nostalgia. It’s a feeling that gives me a gentle tap on the shoulder to say, “Get busy, Linda. You need to make a few things for those special people on your list!”
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