Paper Source

I visited this store today to purchase African American holiday cards. After being asked by the saleswoman how she can assist me, I asked if they had African American holiday cards. She repeated African American holidays cards in a tone of less than pleasant. I said again African American holiday cards she said what is that, at that point a customer tried to explain I then said Black holiday cards. She said what! at that point I said if I have to explain you don’t have them. This poor review is not because the store does not carry such cards, it is the response of the worker. I will not spend my money in a store where such a question is met with disdain.

This is the cutest store on the planet. I could spend thousands of dollars and hours here.
I ordered Christmas cards on their website. When I received them the cards did not fit in the envelope. I contacted them and they sent me the correct envelopes right away and included a note saying how sorry they were. They really care about their customers.

It is so hard to not spend every last dime to my name when I’m at Paper Source. So I take a deep breath and refuse to purchase items that involve being crafty, because surely it won’t look nice or professional, and I’ll be pissed that I spent so much money. For others though, this is a card-​making paradise: cardstock, stamps, envelopes, etc. There’s also a wide selection of unique, already made greeting cards.
But I came here for office supplies. I recently got a promotion at work, which included my own office, so I opened my wallet to splurge on any and all items Kate Spade and gold polka dots. I left here with Kate Spade gold polka dot file folders, notepad, notebook, and a refillable pen. Grand total: you don’t want to know.
I still haven’t gotten around to purchasing their customized notepads, but I fell in love with a set of notepads with multi-​colored macarons printed on them.
Paper Source is also a fun store if you’re looking for a unique gifts. It’s a somewhat pricey place, so expect to pay $ 20+ for substantial gifts.
I didn’t find that this Paper Source was any more unique or had more to offer than the Naperville or Oak Brook stores, but I like consistency and knowing that I can get the same quality items and service at stores closer to home.

Place is pretty awesome. I love all of the colorful stationary. I’ve bought a variety of things from here. Definitely check out this place if you’re looking for bright desk accessories. I haven’t had a lot of interaction with the staff, but from the couple of times I’ve been in there, they have been really friendly and great with any questions. Also, if you’re into bookbinding, they have some really gorgeous paper. –1 for just being a little too expensive. I can see how the price of some items in the store are still competitive like the high quality paper, but like the pencil pouches and some other random doodads… it’s hard to want to spend that much when you can potentially find something handcrafted (e.g. via Etsy).

I go to Paper Source to buy supplies for my Etsy shop that sells handcrafted paper items. I love the variety of papers that come in this shop. The decorative papers come from all over the world and are good quality. I’ve also bought various other items like glue and stamps. Customer service is pretty good. They are usually friendly. I recommend checking out Paper Source to find a wide selection of paper and craft supplies.

Needed envelopes for custom photo invites and found this place online. Brought my invites in and the clerk helped me pick out a color suitable to the occasion and age of honoree. She then helped with some ribbon choices to use on the place setting. Very, very friendly and helpful. I unfortunately zoomed in and out so fast that I did not have an opportunity to browse, however I did notice that there are a lot of cute items to use as gifts such as table books, calendars, etc. Will be back!
Oh yeah, once again scored parking right in front IN OAK PARK! There is a parking lot close by though. meter parking.

This store makes you want to send a lot more snail mail. And just walking in and smelling the papers of the place is very inviting. They also have a selection of some fun little gifts. I love coming here on our Oak Park trips (not far from Penzey’s spices!)

Let me list the ways I love thee.
1. Awesome selection of unique cards
2. The cutest variety of gifts
3. The beautiful selection of hand crafted gift wrap
4. The amazingly helpful staff
5. The warm and welcoming atmosphere
Every time I visit I seem to go into a time warp. It’s like I’m on an episode of ‘Sliders’, but I always end up in the same awesome universe.
Visit here if you need a unique gift or something cool for yourself.

If there was ever time to give a place more than 5 stars this would most definitely be it! I love this store for a trillion reasons, but here just a few so you can come visit and fall in love with it too:
1) This is a big one! I got my wedding invitations here and they were AMAZING. Not just «oh those are darling invitations» amazing; I am talkin’ my-​phone-​was-​ringing-​off-​the-​hook-​with-​compliments-​AMAZING! Seriously, everyone loved them. One of my bridesmaids said (and I quote), «It was like opening a box from Tiffany’s.» What bigger compliment is there? Seriously… What?
If you are looking for a unique invitation, wedding program, save the date, or what have you this is your one stop shop. Their stationary is so unique and Destiny (who I worked with) is the best. She sat down with my parents, my fiancée, and I for at least a couple hours and helped us create, organize, and line out all the details with our wedding invites. It also helped that she was pretty up to date on invitation and wedding etiquette in general. I am no Emily Post, and I definitely didn’t need to be with Destiny’s help. Having her there made the process not only easy but also super fun :)
2) Who ever buys for this store has impeccable taste. They have the cutest cards, stationary, gifts, and scrap booking accessories. I am pretty sure you can even go in there and use their scrap booking section to organize and beautify your memories. Although I have yet to use this service, I will keep ya updated…
3) As someone mentioned before, the people at this store are exceptionally nice. They are always friendly and helpful but never pushy or overly complimentary. It is so refreshing and makes shopping in this store THAT much more enjoyable.
So, I could go on and on, but just come and stop by your neighborhood Paper Source store (in Oak Park ;). You won’t be dissappointed, I promise ;)

I love this store. staff is helpful, the assortmant of stuff is great… I can feel my brain juices flowing from the scond I walk in the store. Sometimes it’s a bit pricy but worth it for the most part.

I love Paper Source in general, but I also love this Paper Source. I’m in here probably monthly and every time I go in, never fail, someone always greets me with a smile and an offer to help me find something. The staff is so friendly.
Thanks Paper Source!

If you need help creating anything, ask for Nora. She gave me many ideas on how to make my business cards look original and professional, but with personal touches that’ll keep them from getting lost in the crowd. Wonderful girl, lots of creative ideas. Highly recommend the store, and her.

Love — love — this store! I love coming here for my note cards — always beautful selections. I SO believe in a handwritten thank you note sent thru snail mail!
There are neat do it yourself kits here that I like to send as gifts. I always feel inspired to do something creative after I shop here. Getting my craft on!!!

I would give 3 and half stars if Unilocal would let me… also this store is in Oak Park, and this review concerns only that location.
Nice selection, amazing variety of stamps, and folks that work here are generally knowledgeable and friendly. If you have someone in your life that likes to make their own cards/​stationary etc… then this is an excellent place to buy them gifts.

Not happy with my experience today. Came in during a monsoon because I had to get some cards to include in gifts being assembled that day. Woman looked at my drowned rat appearance and I think feared for the sanctity of the paper products. I left the drenched umbrella at the door and told her exactly what I wanted and how many. Although I chose pure white, I let her pull the rest of the amount from the wall and went to the register. This was my mistake. When I got home and needed to assemble, I opened the bag to find one pure white and three eco-​white — which, next to pure look dirty. So, when trying to make ten equal portions, one person now has a half dirty and half pure selection because there was simply no time to go back. Considering I was the only customer in the store, was it too much to ask you to confirm the label?
I somehow think this would not have happened across the street at Fitzgerald’s. Next time I will not sacrifice the quality of service for cheaper prices.

colors upon colors of paper? Why of corse I’m a fan!
It’s a bit expensive, but hey– for a chain, it still is good at making you feel unique. kudos.

I’m an owner/​operator of a small wedding video business and wanted to update some of my marketing materials. I went to the store twice to kind of get ideas and try out some different perspectives on my business. Each time two separate girls helped me not only find the items I thought I wanted but also to help expand what I was doing.
I not only will be back but have suggested to others that the staff and the products were top notch.
Thanks paper soure.

I for one, will always be a fan of sending notes – birthday cards, thank-​you notes, etc. Email is nice, but there’s something special about sending/​receiving notes. Paper Source carries the best quality cardstock and paper craft material around. It’s worth a splurge if there’s a special project you’re planning or really want to WOW someone with a gorgeous or unique card/​gift.
They have a huge selection of decorative paper for stationary, cards or covering boxes/​books. I like that they have the material to make your own books/​journals. I have yet to try to do that but it’s on my never-​ending craft list. I mainly shop here for material to design stationary or card sets– cardstock and envelopes (because I hate making my own envelopes). If you’re an avid stamper, they have some really cute stamps/​stampsets that aren’t always available at the bigger craft stores. Lots of cute gifts and albums. (They carry my favorite brand – KOLO)
I feel the same as others have mentioned – I can spend quite a lot here – but again, if it’s quality you want, this place is worth checking out.
I Love this place!

I love making things either to give to other people or keep for myself and Paper Source is my one stop shopping center for all of my DIY crafts.
I stopped here this afternoon while waiting for my boyfiend to pick me up after his meeting. I ended up buying some very nice writing papers and a «real» writers pen, since it was 50% off. The chatty woman at the counter said I had come in at just the right time to make such a purchase because after they sell out their stock, they will be discontinuing the sales of pens. I thought it was a shame, but at the same time I totally scored!
As a friend of mine said every writer and writer in the making should have one really nice pen and today was my day to make that purchase. Thank you Paper Source, I’ll probably be back soon to get the supplies I need to make a new journal.

This store is lovely. But fuck it’s expensive. I’ve been wanting to get personal stationery, but I can’t see spending a minimum of $ 300 for 100 cards/​envelopes (the small ones) — I only want to show off a little, you know, give that impression that I’m on it. Organized. Writing thank you notes is just part of my daily routine. But no, for that price, I’d hesitate to thank anyone in writing. I’d save the really good paper for those thank-​you emergencies — not healthy.
I would recommed the store for stampers and scrapbookers. I’d even recommend it for people who want high-​quality and creative business cards and stationery and can afford to shell out serious green for that sort of trifle. It’s a wonderful alternative to Hallmark for basic cards and very pretty. I’m just not girly enough to buy it.