Paper Source

This store has become the «Spencer’s Gifts» for people with the same low-​brow taste but bigger budgets. As I shopped with my ten-​year old daughter, I was sad to see the number of items that either have four-​letter words in big, boldfaced type right on them, or items that use pictures to convey a four-​letter word. These are items I would assume I would see at a hillbilly carnival. Shame on Paper Source for appealing to the lowest common denominator.

This location of Paper Source is in the heart of Bethesda Row and has very friendly staff. They also offer a variety of classes for kids, families, or the interested artist.

Therese from Paper Source is the best!!! I cannot explain how helpful and instrumental she was to our wedding invitations and all paper products for our wedding. She will do anything to get you within your budget but ending up with invitations you truly love. She went above and beyond multiple times providing my mom and I the best of the best in customer service. If you are getting married, VISIT THERESE and she will make you the invitations of your dreams and within your budget!!! Thank you Therese!!!

I called here frantically searching for a guest book for a beloved family member’s funeral reception later that day. I spoke with Carmen, who was so kind and helpful. The moment I walked in, with my red, tear streaked face, she knew who I was and pulled the book out from behind the counter where she’d held it for me. Despite being a total stranger, was so kind and supportive in the few minutes we spoke while she rung me up.
They have a really wonderful assortment of goods here, and there’s parking right across the street. Would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a journal, calendar, or random gift– they’ve got it all.

What a cute shop! I had never been in before, because I usually have overly curious little ones with me, but now I’ve been in twice in the past 2 weeks! They have great gift items for children, moms and dads, friends, neighbors… really anyone in your life! I have wanted to buy up half the store both times I visited. Their selections of cards and paper products were phenomenal as well.

Best place to find gorgeous cards, papers and anything stationary. Also great place to get little luxe gifts and seasonal décor. Great staff too!

I love this shop. They have beautiful, high-​quality paper products. It’s also a great place to find cute gifts for every occasion. I usually get my greeting cards here because they always have a pretty unique selection. They have fun seasonal and holiday items as well, so there’s always something new to find.

I love this store!!! So much fun stuff and the staff is friendly and helpful. I’d been eyeing a zip pouch for the last year and finally sprung for it today. I got a donut pillow from this store and LOVE it! I will continue to shop here, it’s a nice store.

What a wonderful staff. I went into this store for the first time when I was looking for paper and supplies to use as part of my engagement proposal to my girlfriend. I went back a few times as I thought of more things that I needed, and everyone here couldn’t be nicer. When I struck out with one of my first ideas, they helped me find something even better. A super fun store, loads of awesome, unique stuff, and great, friendly people.

Avoid ordering invitations here — the customer service is really bad. Proof came back with only an address (no name) on reply envelopes (post office will not send envelopes without a name). Store demanded I come back there and pay additional $$$ for a corrected proof (which is nothing more than an electronic PDF) adding to the delay in getting them printed. The store’s reaction is that they just print what they are sent (though their own people prepare all the forms sent out)
The DMV has better service than this

The thought of penning a hand-​written note on some fine stationary for my loved ones usually makes me giddy and I’m usually just hoping I can fit it all in one card but when I ran in the other evening for a card for a friend who’s recently lost her father I was really just hoping for a card with someone else’s words that would just express the sympathy I was feeling …
Now I understand this location is a lot smaller than the Georgetown store so they can only have so much inventory but the condolence card selection was unreasonably lacking in my opinion. There might have been 4 or 5 and my fellow card lovers out there know that just simply isn’t enough. I read them all and decided I could make one work.
I still rate 3 stars because the shop has a great selection of «just because» cards and trinkets and the staffers are very friendly.
And while I hope I never have to send another condolence card for the rest of my life, that’s not very feasible so I’ll probably go to another store.

Fabulous customer service! Was in a jam during an event and everyone in the store was delightful and super helpful! Thank you!

When it comes to stationery and wrapping paper and all things glorious, for those of us that still value a hand-​written note and know that a gift is only as good as its presentation, Paper Source is heaven.
This sweet little Bethesda spot is beautifully laid out and full of gorgeous, premium paper products from high-​quality and picture perfect wrapping paper and handmade greeting cards to designer office products and stationery (including goodies from Lilly Pullitzer, Erin Condren, my personal favorite Kate Spade, and more). I could spend insane amounts of money here and plan to in the future.
The staff seemed friendly although my husband and I had just stopped in while perusing the Bethesda Arts Festival, so I didn’t require any help or anything. I did purchase a mug (the store also has lots of little knick knacks and unique gift ideas). I LOVED this store, and I will be back to restock my wrapping paper supply very soon!

I like paper source. I’m really into stationary, and the hubs is on strict orders to get me «pretty» stationary when it comes to birthday, anniversary, fill in the blank cards! This is our go to store. They have beautiful cards with quality cardstock, and I love the letterpress. I came looking for a congratulations gift for my hairstylist starting college this month, and the staff were so helpful. They gave me suggestions when I asked for it, but didn’t hover when I wanted to take my time and browse. They have a great selection of gifts for when you just don’t want to get someone another gift card, but still want to get them a useful gift. I’m a fan!

Cool store to browse in when you’re waiting for your perpetually late friends to show up for happy hour.
I have no interest in DIY crafts when I could just pay $ 6 for a card. Oh I’m sorry, a handcrafted greeting.
But seriously, they do have some cute cards. My fave is the one with a pic of that dude from Castaway that says T.Hanks. Hahaha get it?!

Move over Papyrus, there’s a new sheriff in town and he’s selling more than just paper and doesn’t have the name of a junky font.
Paper Source is a goldmine for high quality gifts and things to buy yourself. The selection of notebooks, journals, planners, address books, recipe books, notepads, stationary, cards and all other paper items is seemingly endless and overwhelming, but in the good way of I-​want-​to-​buy-​everything-​I-​have-​the-​honor-​of-​laying-​my-​eyes-​on, which is actually a bad thing because you’d be broke if you bought everything the Paper Source has in its cornucopia (it’s a pricey place).
As aforementioned, the paper goods selection is incredible. Other fun things you can find in Paper Source include those personalized stamps that press into hot wax (I have to own one of these one day), awesome selection of writing utensils, fun things for kids, cool books about design, life, love, et al, scrap-​booking materials, and all sorts of big and small doodads.
There is an entire wall of sheets of paper that can be used for anything from wrapping paper to drawer-​liners to posters! I got an insane sheet that has a map of residences and transit lines in NYC from the 1950s, super cool.
As a designer, writer and human, I love everything the Paper Source offers.

I dig greeting cards & this place is perfect for stocking up. They aren’t any pricier than Hallmark or Papyrus so why not give them a try? Unless of course, you’re crafty enough to make your own :)
Staff has always been super friendly & helpful here. Decent selection of individual & boxed cards as well as gift items. (i.e. toys for kids, fun stuff for adults, etc.).

Souvenirs are fun but can take up too much space in your luggage. Enter the Paper Source with its gorgeous paper products that slipped easily into my small suitcase. I know that these stores are in the Chicago area also but it was easier to justify as trip shopping than at home purchases.
Everything here is really fun, great to look at, exquisite quality with prices that will make you ponder each card purchase. When I stopped a woman on the street for directions she smiled and told me that I would find terrific stuff but probably spend 400.00. Now I didn’t come close to that but I could have!
Wrapping paper, cute pads, hilarious greeting cards and all kinds of unique paper goods. If you are a sucker for that kind of stuff like I am, a trip here will be an absolute delight.
Just be prepared to pay for all that fun!

Paper Source is where paper becomes more than just something you write on.
Ya like paper? How about Fred™ items? That’s right, those quirky, fun items you only find in interesting stores? Paper Source is your source.
Nestled in the heart of Bethesda, Paper Source is a treat for anyone interested in either niche items, paper, or mustaches. There is literally a full section of mustache related items. Mustache mugs, mustache molds, mustache push pins, mustache erasers, YOU NAME IT.
It specialized in paper, customized stationary, and things of that nature, but also is a fantastic place to browse around and check out their extremely unique selection of completely random items. I bought some record coasters here. Does that have anything to do with paper? No, but the store is so cool that don’t matter.
It’s a source of off-​beat items. There is no beat. Or if there is one, it is just completely off of it. It’s simply a goldmine of unique gifts. There is not one occasion this place wouldn’t satisfy. Birthday? Christmas? Ramadan? Boxing Day? Your gift is here.
You only live once, so shop at Paper Source and buy the little things that bright up a day. You can make someone very happy here.

Unfortunately, my sense of humor has evolved very little since middle school thus prompting me to purchase Doo Keys.
What exactly are Doo Keys, you ask? Crap.
No seriously, they are. Doo Keys are colorful, little key toppers with fun, cute faces. Only, they’re poop. Well disguised, turds.
I topped off one of my keys with one that has stylish little glasses and asked my girlfriend what she thought it was. Her first guess? A cupcake. Which is what I think I’ll start using as a euphemism for poo.
I really only came into Paper Source to buy a card for a friend and I left with Doo Keys. Which is exactly the kind of thing that happens when you come here. You acquire little knick knack odds and ends that you don’t really need, but you want anyway.
Paper Source is also great for you crafty folk that like to create your own invitations and cut and paste until your heart is content.
Do go ahead, grab your Doo Keys, paper and have a poopy party!