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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a fun store--heaven for brides-to-be I'm sure!I remembered this place when I was trying to think of where I could possibly get a small rubber stamp of a pumpkin. I'm planning my wedding...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AMAZING.Great for stationary, stamps and about a million other related things. It looks like they have a lot of supplies for making wedding invitations also.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I nearly bought Porn for Women on sight, I did not come here to browse. I had paper needs, you see (thank-you cards! Business cards!), and I was on a tight schedule. Had I been in the mood...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fashion student who wants her walls to look chic but isn't really prepared to blow hundreds of dollars (that's a lot of fabric I could be buying) on wall art. Plus, the creativista fashionista...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to this store as a student at Columbia College and it was love at first sight. I used to find any excuse to go into this store and I'd end up spending unncessary money always. Love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paper Source is one of my favorite window-shopping stores ever. They have the most random gifts/books/accessories in here, but you probably have no need for them. Fun nonetheless.I come here for the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Paper Source was one of my favorite stores until last week. It is a great place to find supplies but watch out if you have any problems. After spending $300 on paper supplies and many hours of work...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I usually pretty addicted to stationary stores and spend a good amount of money on their fine trinkets. However, after having a snooty guy behind the counter when I popped in on a Thursday morning, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only give 3 stars as my first experience with them was... not so stellar!I placed an order online, and two days later i am informed that one of the item is not in stock, which is fine with me as i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly a great store.Not only do they have beautiful papers for crafting and wrapping, they also have a lot of cute gift ideas. Books, stationary ... I can't remember what else, but there was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, this place is a blast. I could come back here over and over just to explore and discover new and delightful items. They have a little of everything. While they do have an excellent and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The folks are always super helpful here, and I find what I want 90% of the time. Although I did go in for a planner two weeks ago and they only had one.Huh? One planner in the beginning of January?...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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If you want to order on line from Paper Source be prepared to wait a LONG time and be required to call often to hound them for what the status is. I placed an order 2 weeks before Christmas for a gift - it...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Paper Source is one of those stores that sucks me in and takes all of my money. I'm like a magpie drawn to shiny things when I go in here. The back paper room is enough to keep me entertained for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super cute store with super cute stuff! The sales staff is super helpful too. I bought super cute octopus stickers and the paper to print my wedding programs and was really happy with the way they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paper Source is the way to get your creative juices flowing. I am always inspired when stepping inside. The prices are high, I will admit, but the stock is unique and worth it in most cases. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love paper! I love writing letters(granted I usually get emailed responses but it doesnt stop me!) and I love making my own cards.They have an awesome selction of card stock in many sizes and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm happy with stationary trends from any of the last 3 years, and recommend purchasing some paper from Paper Source.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a shop I would love to still love after all these years, but... It's still got merchandise from 3 years ago sitting around and the prices are a bit high, but it's definitely a fun place to dig...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am hosting a baby shower and wanted to hand-make the invitations. I was happy to find a store that carried a large variety of specialty paper and craft items. The staff were friendly enough and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I browsed here once. As a semi-environmentalist, I inquired about recycled journals but they had nothing like that. It made me sad, but I might come here to buy a gift for someone.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorite things to do in Chicago! THIS is their biggest Chicago location so make it a point to take a few extra minutes to go to this one instead of the others. Paper, scrapbooking,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not, by any means, crafty. I don't care for glue or scissors, and while I collect things for scrapbooks, I leave them sitting around long enough until my mom gets annoyed enough to do it herself....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Paper Source, will you marry me?I love this store. If you are looking for:A unique cardSome crafty invitation ideasThe best wrapping paper everA place that you can just LOOK in forever...Paper Source....
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I just had to give Paper Source the well-deserved additional star after I attended the Girls' Night Out this past week. From 8-10pm approximately 20 lovely ladies crafted our way through 3...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To piggy back on the last comment, I also attended the Paper Source GNO this week. The instructors for the demonstrations were super patient, and the work we did was inspiring. My only issue is that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't remember not going to the Paper Source. Their selection and service [especially those in the back] is outstanding. They never try to hurry you through the store [even though it can get quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place in the world, well as far as paper goes. The staff here is great. They do not seem to get annoyed at the fact that everytime I walk in I am in the middle of brainstorming....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey gorgeous paper.I think that sentence said it best but then hey, were not talking generic office supply here and this store represents that fact well.The staff working there was very helpful ....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love paper source. Its expensive but good for gifts or just finding one card. The store is beautiful and fun to look around.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For our upcoming wedding I knew my fiance would want to design our wedding invites since he is a graphic designer. Together we were able to create a really unique design for our invites. Most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The staff was helpful with ideas for invitations and answered all of my questions. I'd love this place more if it wasn't so freaking expensive! Also, the precut stuff for invitations is convenient,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Need help putting an idea together? Jacqueline Jones is amazing ask for her on your next visit!! She helped me take my somewhat put together invitation and make it fabulous. I was in and out within...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Paper Source products-- I discovered them in San Francisco and shopped at the Berkeley and San Jose locations at least three times a month while planning my wedding. All three put this store...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pricy but gorgeous paper. We always purchase our invitation or announcement paper here. Very good quality and great selection.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paper Source - especially this location - is a great resource for your paper needs, especially if you're crafty and would like to have blank cards and envelopes of all sorts to customize with your own...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard rave reviews about Paper Source stores, I love stationary, I have boxes full of interesting stationary and since I was in a desperate need for a gift for my grandmother I decided to check...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to pretend I haven't read about this chain's bad labor practices and just stick to my experience with this store.Started going here as a student at SAIC back in the late 80's/early 90's, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They've got all sorts of awesome stuff here. The space is huge and the staff is all pretty friendly.Good paper... the prices can add up but if you stick to the Paper Source brand and avoid the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do something creative everyday. Or so they say.I've been going out of my way to shop at this place for quite some time. Since I have first discovered this little gem on Franklin & Chicago there have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love pens, stationary, wrapping paper, and REAL ribbons as much as I do.. If you succumb to buying totally unnecessary things like playing cards with George Bush's head imposed on a womans...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love paper source. And unfortunately I have the receipts to prove it, because I can never leave without spending a fortune. Oh well, it is worth it as they have the cutest Thank You cards - unique...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super friendly, helpful staff took great care of us from start to finish. Highly recommend this place for little to big invitations, business cards, and papery things in general. Get Jackie to help...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hi - I'm getting married in a few weeks and well, I feel like my finance and I visit this Paper Source about once a week. We made our own save the date cards, then we made the wedding invitations, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are creative, this is like the "temple" of creativity! You will not leave there in a hurry because there is SO much to look at!think loads of paper, pens, stamps, ribbon, pens, etc.they even...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm... They're alright.Nice selection of handmade paper in beautiful patterns. The prices run on the high side, but their selection is large and makes it worth paying a bit extra to get it all under...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paper Source is my go-to spot for various paper and crafting materials. I make my own photo cards for birthdays and holidays, and I can find any colour paper to perfectly match the colours of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Paper Source is good for the casual invitation maker or scrapbooker, but their bookbinding materials are always lacking. One time I needed an awl and they didn't even have one! You'd also think they'd...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always find cute stuff here, but they're getting as many stars as they are for customer service. I ordered my wedding invites from Paper Source and received the wrong ones in the mail! I was so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love how HUGE this place is. they really have everything packed into 3 floors. i mean-they have an entire back room for just envelopes. i love their invitation books that you can flip...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anything you can think of, Paper Source has it all. Let your creativity run wild! They also offer classes that you can take.Pros: Great selection, helpful staffCons: Price, Parking
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I am a self proclaimed paper lover, so I must love the source of paper-right?Hm-mm.I love the products, I loved that all of the Filofax planners were 40% off, I love the massive amount of card...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love running errands here for work! The store is fun to explore, I like how it's an old rambling house. This is definitely a good place to get inspired for crafy projects, and they seem to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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I love their plain cards here for dropping a quick note. But better is the range of classes and activities they offer. Beginners calligraphy, polaroid photo transfer, and scrapbooking lessons. If you are ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place. i go in there and just look at and touch all the different types of paper. i have never actually purchased any of their amazing paper, but I got a wallace and gromit fold and mail...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for creative ideas, or just trying to track down the right color/size/weight of paper, this is the store. I'm not an art student, but I was on the hunt for enough paper to make about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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We had a fantastic experience w/the Paper Source! The staff was completely professional and ensured that our wedding invitations, wedding programs, table cards, CD enevelops, and table cards were perfect!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always find the perfect card at the Paper Source. It might cost a little more than Hallmark, but the recipient always notices the card.Also, I have been the recipient of some gorgeous engraved DIY...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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I would not recommend using Paper Source for special event invitations. We used them for our wedding invitations and had a terrible experience. The final product looked good but by then we were so upset we...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could get lost in paper source for hours. I think this location is especially fun because it is in an old 3-flat so walking up to each level brings new surprises. My sister was a print and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Paper Source. It has never failed me. Prices are a bit high, but the products are so so so so great. I put together a hand made wedding guest book from products purchased here. A must for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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we got our wedding invitations here. bought the paper, and made them ourselves. the staff is really helpful and has tons of great ideas. if you are looking for anything paper related this is the place to go....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2005
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Paper Source is a great resource for your paper needs, especially if you're crafty and would like to have blank cards and envelopes of all sorts to customize with your own designs. They have great ide...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to pick up stationery and wrapping paper--especially if you want to be original and pick up the accessories to decorate your cards while you're there (i.e. stamps, inks, etc.). The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is another store I can spend hours in and a place I can never leave without buying something. It is a little overprced though, and some of the same things like books and journals you can find at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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If you like stationery, unique papers and cute gifts this is the store for you. There is a lot of inspiration if you are at all crafty. There is a great selection of 8.5x11 colored papers, cardstock, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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If you like stationery, unique papers and cute gifts this is the store for you. There is a lot of inspiration if you are at all crafty. There is a great selection of 8.5x11" colored papers, cardstoc...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The selection at this store makes you want to start writing letters again. They have fun mix & match stationary in the back and great looking journals. The card selection is great too. This is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They do have a good selection, and if they don't have it, they will order for you. The staff is helpful and friendly. The merchandise is a bit pricey but expected.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is the best papersource in the city - despite the parking. they have everything you need for paper crafts and fun off the beaten path gifts. It is three floors of fun and they will always call...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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This three-story location is a creative/arty/inventive/fun-loving artists dream. Stamps, card stocks, envelopes, paper, book-binding supplies, journals, everything in every color galore! The staff is helpful,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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Paper Source is one of my favorite destination spots- each of the stores and thier staff is unique- They offer amazing letterpressed stationery and invitations- funky cards and gift wrap- and paper from all...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2004
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Yes, Paper Source does have it all, but they are incredibly rude! Unless you know exactly what you want and don't need any help at all, go somewhere else... (This rating applies to the Chicago location only.)
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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