Paper Source

User Reviews of Paper Source

Yelp.com Review - by Brenda S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the BEST paper store in Chicago. Period.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Overall this is a great store. It is expensive though, and many of their products - aside from some of the papers maybe - are available at JoAnn or PaperAndMore.com. However, I like supporting local...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite Paper Source in all of the Chicagoland area. They have two floors crammed with paper and DIY ideas. I haven't been crafty in a really long time so when I received an email blast...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaclyn D.

2.0 of 5 stars. So we got our wedding invitations and save the dates from Paper Source and the save the dates were great. We then got the letterpressed invitations and there was a grammar error made by them. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cute store with the typical Paper Source goodies - rubber stamps, stationery, gadgets and toys, paper, greeting cards, and little figurines. The sales associates are nice, but things are not that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Linds R.

1.0 of 5 stars. So, with the wedding coming up quickly, I've found that I have a glaring stationary-sized hole in my planning...thank you notes, invitations, programs, menus?! yipes. I stopped in here on Wednesday to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn T.

4.0 of 5 stars. You can never have too many letterpress thank you cards. It seems like I pick up a new packet of cards every time I visit Paper Source because they're just too pretty or cute to say no to. How can I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. My fancy stationery happened to come without any way of affixing the back flap to the envelope. I wandered in here for an alternative to the bootleg Scotch tape jobs I'd been MacGyvering...or for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Finally came here since my friend who works for PS needed to pick some stuff up.This is the type of place that tends to make me feel bad about myself because everything is so pretty, cute and crafty....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Helena B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Coming here makes me wish I had a big event to plan and needed to make invitations. Thoughts such as "Does my upcoming as-of-yet-unplanned 27th birthday celebration require mailed invitations?" run...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim V.

3.0 of 5 stars. EXPENSIVE!!! They've got cute letterpress cards and such but if you're looking for plain paper and envelopes to do something crafty with they are pricey. Look to the web to find places that sell the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm trying REALLY hard to be in the Christmas spirit this year and the Paper Source's glittery wrapping paper isn't helping!!! Tape doesn't stick to it, not even packing tape! I LOVE wrapping and was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Renee B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love, love, LOVE Paper Source. I'm a graphic designer and it's always refreshing to put together samples or projects with high-quality papers for a change. I'll admit, the upstairs area does get a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always find something cute to buy in this store. Last time I found some nice unique christmas cards, and some sparkley christmas paper I found in gold, silver, and red. They also have a lot of nice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J. M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like the Paper Source a lot. However, in the past month or so I realize that they do have the same old cards (Which are great if you haven't bought all of them already). The staff is always friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michelle s.

2.0 of 5 stars. When i walked in my first impression was "wow!"... but as i was looking around ... I was expecting more. They just had standard selection of paper. It was really basic - no printed stuff... no funky...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I don't know, maybe I just don't "get" Paper Source. If I'm in the neighborhood, I'll stop in, but I'm never very excited about what's there. Maybe I'm just not their target market, as I don't swoon...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love it here. I have always found the staff to be helpful, but they're also great at leaving you alone while you wander through the store and toy with ideas (and merchandise). The staff knows their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ang R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm mostly writing this as a review of the Ladies' Night Out event I attended on Thursday July 24. It was seriously fun, and well worth every penny we paid for it. I don't think it was even that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh R.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great line of paper at this store. The PS Collection is really top notch and the ladies working are oh so creative and helpful. I love the envelopes: converted from a nice weight paper with a deep...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was a bit disappointed in this place after going. I went because of a few scrapbook reviews I saw here on Yelp. I was surprised to find that this is not a scrapbook store at all. Be ware :)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cate R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beware the ribbon! Seriously, this is a great place to get gifts wrapped (I think they do it free when you purchase the materials) and makes even wrapping dunces like me look good to friends. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Purnima M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Paper Source makes me wish I was planning a special event, just so I could custom design an invitation from their beautiful stationery choices. In the meantime, I satisfy myself with their lovely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this store. It is so inspiring and pretty and friendly and I could spend waaaaay to much money here. Oh and way too much time as well... but that would be ok bc I would be thoroughly enjoying...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The yuppie version of Michael's or JoAnn's scrapbook section.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan B.

4.0 of 5 stars. We are doing our wedding invitations here, and in our several stops in here checking things out, asking questions, playing with ideas, etc., we have consistently encountered friendly and helpful...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mandy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The staff at this location is way more friendly and less snooty than the staff at the River East location. Like, I know that you are more versed in paper products and crafts than me. This is why I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love going to Paper Source because it's so soothing and inspiring. Think of the scrapbooks could make! The cards I could create! The millions of other little projects I could do!Except, I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is my go-to place for envelopes of many colors and sizes!I have bought supplies here to make shower & wedding invitations. Very cute stuff but it is on the pricey side. Great selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. For cool unique crafting or gift needs, head over to the Paper Source!Books, papers, cards, stock paper products, stickers, stamps, albums, uniquities. This store has anything and everything you would...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mara S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I could spend so much money in here...I go in and can think of a thousand reasons why I need 42 sheets of the latest wrapping paper, all of the albums, the little lunch box thingies in every size......
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jane c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fabulous paper and design ideas!I cannot get enough of the paper source. There are great people willing to help in every way possible. I was a little concerned with some of the prices..but after...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ariel B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Paper Source, oh Paper Source, what would I have done without you for my wedding?!?When I was planning my wedding, I wanted it to be unique and I started with the invitations. I got some great ideas...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan P.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite location. Best staff and layout of the lot. I love to get special gifts wrapped here, buy the sheet of paper and ribbon, they will wrap it all lovely for you. Viola, fancy. And they are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place and their stock. Staff was extremely friendly, as soon as I told them I was looking at wedding invites.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mia S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Perfect place to build the prettiest and most expensive bonfire you'll ever see in your life.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a new hobby for about a week last year...scrapbooking. I put lots of time and energy into an amazing scrapbook for my dad's 50th birthday and then decided I was going to make scrapbooks for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I do have a blind-spot though because I have never had any item printed up here - so this review only applies to in-store purchases.But oh the fun! I love greeting cards and they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I made our reception invitations from a kit purchased from Paper Source's website and they turned out so professional, we loved them. Actually, they originally sent me the wrong kit but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Ebru Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is pretty nice, even if you aren't an artist or a scrapbooker. I work close by and I stopped by a week ago just to see what they have inside. It was full of PAPER lol they have everything...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I thought they would have a better selection of single cards, but no such luck. They do have a great selection of wrapping paper and boxed cards. They also look like they do beautiful wedding/party...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The staff here is fantastic! They offered me some great advice and ideas when I was planning my wedding - I made all our save the dates, menu cards, programs, table numbers, and placecards with Paper...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena D.

4.0 of 5 stars. They sell terrific paper, cards, and interesting vintage maps of the world and constellations. Of course it's a wee bit boutiquey and has the prices to match, but you'll find the perfect card for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brittany C.

4.0 of 5 stars. No cheesy sentimental Hallmark cards here! Lots of inexpensive note cards (perfect for thank you notes, etc) and even card-making kits. I made my Christmas cards last year from a kit from there and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another guy here to review the Paper Source for y'all. I have no Lexus, nor do I have money to burn by any means. But I do consider myself somewhat of an artist--and the Paper Source does offer some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachelle G.

4.0 of 5 stars. It seems they carry every type of paper design imaginable! Great for crafty individuals, especially scrap-bookers. I typically stop in to pick up paper for invitations. Yes, it may not be the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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Excellent for all sorts of papercrafts! by SE G. at InsiderPages

I like this location better than Chicago Ave. - I can find things easier. The staff is very friendly - I've had to place several special orders for paper and ribbons and they have always come in within a few...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Me, Myself and I.

1.0 of 5 stars. Wow, I'm the only male to write a review of this place yet...what does that say about me? This is a great store to burn all that extra $$$ that we all have lying around....leave the flashers on in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Claudia R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Huge selection of non-cheesy but still crafty items. A great selection of greeting cards and fun gadgets and stocking-stuffers. A nice selection of blank books and unique wrapping paper as well.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place rocks especially if you are an artist or a scrapbooker. There is a huge selection of some of the most beautiful and fun papers with a variety of colors and patterns.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

4.0 of 5 stars. 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...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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charming and alluring!

What a great little shop in Lincoln Park! I loved it from the moment I stepped foot inside the door. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the feel of the store reminded me of SOHO in New York City. From...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Great place to find a project by Courtney B. at InsiderPages

This is a great store - I think one on the newest ones. They have a selection that rivals the downtown location because of the massive space they are housed in. On the downstairs level they have papers, glues,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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