Requested by SO many of our customers, this spring we introduced the classic square favor box. This perfect little square is quickly becoming one of our favorites to embellish. With just a few folds and double stick tape they are ready to fill with little cookies, tiny treasures, or four exquisite truffles.

Here’s a great way to dress up favor boxes with ribbon, rubber stamps and glitter glue. Layering violet and silver ink creates an elegant muted tone and can be done with any color combination (use any base color with silver on top).

Pick a ribbon, ink color and rubber stamp design to coordinate with your wedding or party theme!

– Claudia
PS colors: curry & fuchsia
Latest fave: Mini Magnolia Paper Flower Kit

Materials Needed:
Classic Square Favor Box
Leaves Rubber Stamp
Violet Color Box Inkpad
Quicksilver Color Box Inkpad
1/4″ Satin Ribbon
Stickles Glitter Glue
Scissors
Embossing Heat Tool (optional)

Instructions:
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So much attention is paid to spring and summer weddings, but we know that fall and winter brides are also looking for unique ideas to make their wedding truly special! Our hands-on Wedding Day Details event will feature fabulous seasonal wedding ideas for wedding programs, placecards, table tents, and favors. With the help of our Paper Source team you will create three wedding suites of varying themes featuring table décor and other wedding day essentials.

Wedding Day Details is also a great opportunity to involve your mother, bridesmaids and friends – you’ll learn so much while enjoying light snacks and sipping wine* – what a great way to celebrate a girls night out while preparing for your big day! Individual tickets are $35, or sign up with friends and receive $5 off your seats.

Whether you’re a fall bride or are planning nuptials next year, this event will provide creative inspiration to help you WOW your wedding guests!

WHAT: Wedding Day Details
WHERE: All Paper Source stores
WHEN: Thursday, September 10, 7- 9pm
HOW: Visit our workshop page to find your store & purchase your $35 ticket.

*Please note not all locations will be serving alcoholic beverages; call your local store for details.

–Linda
PS colors: chartreuse & pool
Latest fave: Saddle Stitch Notebooks

After Linda (head of workshops) described this technique to me I just had to try it! Embossing on ribbon? Sweet! I think it works best with rubber stamps that have a clean bold image like this cherry blossom. Imagine how lovely this would be wrapped around a package or used to embellish an invitation.

Be on the look out for cool (and free) in-store demos – this embossing on satin ribbon technique was featured in stores this month!

–Annie
PS colors: eco-white & pool
Latest fave: 12″ Guillotine Trimmer — great for cutting large sheets of paper!

Materials Needed:
Pillow Favor Box – Luxe Fino White
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Did you know that you can create your own embossed design on solid ribbon? We’ll show you how– come check out our free hands-on demonstrations this Saturday, August 15 in stores to learn this simple technique for dressing up favors, gifts or invitations. Just stop by between 11am-2pm, no reservations required!

We’ll also be demonstrating how to use our super cute new owl kits (which are all the craze this year and really easy to make), plus some fun ways to put our new grid calendars to use long past 2010, transforming each month’s art into things like gift boxes, stationery and file folders.

Saturday, August 15 Demo Schedule (all Paper Source stores)
11:00am Owl Kit
12:00pm Grid Calendar Templates
1:00pm Embossing on Satin Ribbon

Hope to see you at the stores this weekend for some fun hands-on learning!

Cheers,

–Linda
PS colors: chartreuse & pool
Latest fave: Saddle Stitch Notebooks

Here’s a fun, affordable way to do a fresh take on party favors (think also wedding favors or baby shower favors). I picked out these sweet mini grape hyacinths at the market and set them into our recycled takeout boxes, lined with a simple wax paper to prevent moisture from showing. An unexpected gift for your guests, not only does this create a wonderful aroma, but it gives them something to plant and grow when they get home. And they make for a lovely table decoration during the party. Any small flower will do– pansies, mini daisies, spruce seedlings, etc. This simple little takeaway will leave a lasting impression, and it’s eco-friendly too!

–Linda
PS colors: chartreuse & pool
Latest fave: Saddle Stitch Notebooks