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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

Yes, yes, I am still in Hawaii. Kauai to be exact. With Paul and his fabulous family (which includes Kristen, his sister, and one of my best friends.)

But, it is raining cats and dogs (or more specifically, chickens and roosters – they roam free on the island) so I figured I would do a little Paper Source post thanks to the suggestion by April.

I work at Paper Source. But long before I worked there and probably long after I eventually leave, these are my favorite, must have, cannot find anywhere else products:
EnvphThe envelope is underestimated. A lot of focus goes into what is inside the envelope, but really the envelope is the presentation. It is the good part. I love the 4bar size because it is small and perfect for a little note. I have also been using envelopes in little books and paper projects.
FilesThe very first thing I remember buying at a Paper Source are these little file folders. I do not have any miniature things to be filed but together they make a pretty cool little book.
RibbonpIf I have learned one thing at my job, it is the importance of good gift wrap. And turns out real live satin ribbon blows that plastic curling ribbon out of the water every single time.
StamppI am not a rubber stamper. At all. I only own three stamp pads: black StazOn, brown StazOn and VersaMark. But Paper Source sells the greatest stamps. I buy the versatile ones. Like this, this and this. Oh and this.
LabelspMy absolutely favorite PS product are the mailing labels. These are my go to item for almost every layout or mini album. They are the best. And come in a ton of colors – much more in the store than shown online.

I also love Paper Source for the third party items we carry – like greeting cards, Kolo albums, and Cavallini calendars. And OF COURSE the paper. The walls of every store are lined with large flat sheets – generally about 26×20 inches in size.

I am going to end this before I launch into some sort of infomercial complete with buy now 1-800 number. Have an excellent day…I am going to go swimming.

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8 responses to “paper source : must haves.”

  1. elizabeth Avatar

    i HEART paper source..i’m fortunate that i’ve always had one close by, regardless of where i’ve lived. i’m totally in love with all things 4bar and the satin ribbon in all sizes 🙂

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  2. leah Avatar

    a paper source is FINALLY opening up near me next month. i am so excited to be able to see things in person instead of shopping online. that flourish stamp is one of my favorites!

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  3. Cameron Avatar

    Thanks for the reminder–I’ve been meaning to buy that “creative everyday” stamp!
    I adore Kauai… spent our honeymoon there and have fond, fond, fond memories. Of roaming chickens and hidden waterfalls and smoothies and yummy food and delicious drinks and kind people and the best calimari I’ve ever had anywhere, hands down. Oh, and of my husband, too. 🙂

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  4. tara pollard pakosta Avatar

    it’s one of my fave stores on the planet for sure!
    and i worked there too–but at the art dept.. think i told you that already though.
    LOVE their labels!
    tara

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  5. grungedandy Avatar

    you are very bad i’ve just visited there for the very first time they don’t ship to the UK not fair!!!!! with any luck they will except my english credit card & ship to my sister in law who lives in the states & then she will ship to me or i’m going to have to get my sister in law to buy stuff which will mean cutting down to the very bare i must have becase i’m not fast & lose with her money! LoL just mine have fun in hawaii, i so couldn’t work there i would have no money left! seeya hugya G

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  6. stephanie peachey Avatar

    those mailing labels are amazing! wish there was a paper source in the UK. id live there!

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  7. kal barteski Avatar

    Thank you!! 😉 For you know what.

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  8. amy tangerine Avatar

    LOVE kauai
    and you MUST MUST visit Cafe Mermaids!!!

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