Paper Source

A pretty store to peruse before and/​or after a meal in Coolidge Corner. Pricey, but I love their cards so much. Friendly customer service. Always check out the sale section. If you are a hoarder (for better or for worse) you can stock up early or if you’re creative, you can assemble something out of their final sale items.

Does anyone ever walk out of here spending less than $ 100?! I mean that in a good way. I love Paper Source. I can always find a beautiful card for any special occasion, but more than that they have everything I need so I can make my own! So much beautiful paper, stamps, writing utensils and other supplies to help your creativity flow. They also offer classes at this location so you can really get your craft on. Thank you for putting so much color and fun into my life Paper Source!

I am in wedding-​planning mode and this was the first place I stopped. Picked up tiny business cards and envelopes to make a guest book along with stickers. I will probably go back for table tents and printable business cards to make our place cards. A little pricey but the paper is a good quality and the people who work there are super helpful

love it here! we bought our wedding invitations/​stationary here, we basically had our own invitation consultant. each time we went in she was there to help give us recommendations, we are very happy with the paper source products and customer service.

An adorable store I love browsing through. I come here to buy cards from time to time. Their card selections are funny, cute, and charming, made from good quality paper and nothing near the generic hallmark cards in CVS. Granted because of the nice quality, it is about $ 3 – 4 pricier but I think it’s worth it.
Getting greeting, birthday, and thank you cards are so rare these days. I want it to be something my friends will keep for years to come so I’m more than willing to spend a little more with the hopes that it’ll become a nice keepsake for them.
I love how you get a cute, colorful paper parchment bag with every purchase. I don’t have the heart to throw them away and still have them: P
A great store if you’re looking for funny knick knacks and creative gift ideas.

This is not a review for the store, which I am utterly IN LOVE with. This, in fact, is a review for last nights «Crafters night out» for Valentine’s Day.
When I first tried to sign up a week before (when I first read the sign) it was full, but I left my number in case any spots opened up. Later that day someone called to say they could squeeze me in and I was very excited!
When I arrived at 6:05 when it was suppose to start, I was the first person there, and the organizers were setting things up. Shortly after more women started to trickle in and they still were not set up yet. They offered us seats and around 6:20 we started making our cards. The first card I made came out wonderful. The woman, her name is Sitara (spelling? sorry) was very nice and friendly. She was a bit frazzled because 2 workers who were suppose to help with the crafters night out called out sick. (You would think they would have back up for that, considering there were close to 30 people making intricate Valentine’s cards) She had to stop mid way through an explanation of how to do this and that, to help people at another table, and get supplies that were not on the table. The first card, as I said, came out great, but unfortunately things started going down hill from there.
The heat was on full blast, it must have been 85 degrees in the room, with embossing heaters, and 30 crafters. They didn’t have enough seats (which I later heard, is the usual situation) which was quite annoying. There was no flow, and it was basically a free for all on supplies, and many people left the ink stamps open, so when I went to use them they were dried, and my embossing came out crappy and uneven. It wasn’t very organized, and towards the end they seemed annoyed that I had missed some instructions on how to cut paper, and just seemed to want to go home. I don’t think that I will be returning for another crafters night out. One thing that really made me upset, is that the store closed at 7 and the class came with a 10% off coupon that I was really excited about. BUT, because I got done late (because they started late, were understaffed, and unorganized) I was unable to use the coupon at all (it was for that night only). My cards had glitter and colored embossing powder on every inch that I could not get off (because the work stations were messy, no matter how much I tried to dust them off) That really pushed my buttons. Hopefully they can get their act together next time.

LOVE THIS PLACE. I am writing this review solely on their card/​gifts selection. They have such great funny/​gag gifts for people — mustache pushpins, owl themed stuff, banana wine stoppers, honey badger books. But, the highlight of the Paper Source in my eyes in their cards. They have unique, funny and sassy cards — I was seriously laughing aloud at so many cards. The cards are pricier than a Hallmark etc. ($ 5ish) but they are so cute and funny — I don’t care!
Love this place. I want to buy gifts for everyone I know!

I had no idea this place existed…
I was wandershopping with the boyfriend when we walked by here, and I requested we stop in. From the second we walked in the door, I was hooked. Admittedly, I’m a pen addict. I have 100+ writing implements that I keep at home, but I’m incredibly weak on the paper side. I know the basics of good paper, but I’m not nearly where I should be.
Even though I’m at a bit of a handicap, I fell in love with this place immediately. They seem to have a little bit of everything paper-​related (wrapping papers, scrapbooking stuff, stationary, calendars, etc…). I was thoroughly impressed.
In all earnesty, there was a point when I was shaking and weak in the knees I was so excited.
Why only four stars you ask?
I found the customer service to be severely lacking. I’m 99.9% certain I would have actually purchased custom stationary while I was there if an associate had actually approached me. I have a very firm personal policy that if the store doesn’t actually go through the effort of TRYING to earn my business, I’ll get the item elsewhere (which I actually did in this case as I promptly went home and ordered custom stationary online that same day).
I will definitely be back because there was so much awesome stuff here. I just wish the employees had paid more attention.

Dear Diary, today I found this cutesy little paper store while walking along Beacon.
They had gnomes in the windows, fabulous gift wrap sold by the sheet, and a plethora of stocking stuffers and gag gifts. The staff were not particularly helpful or not, not particularly kind nor mean. Just sort of there… behind their counter in the center of the store.
Browsing about I noticed a variety of cards, stamps and crafts as well– everything in the store is a bit pricey so be warned (two sheets of gingerbread wrapping paper: $ 8). If you like having the shining, beautiful, unique present under the tree (or amidst other birthday/​wedding/​etc gifts), pick your gift wrap up here!

I love Paper Source!
I don’t find the staff to be super friendly but I like it that way, I don’t want someone bugging me about what I am looking for. I’m the type of person that will come to you for assistance so I like their laid back service here.
I think that for being a small craft/​specialty paper store, they have a pretty good selection of things. Also, they are a great place for a conversational gift since you can grab a card here and a gift ranging from candy, stationary, calendar, and books.

i know this is another chain store, but i have to review it because i have a serious obsession. maybe something is wrong with me for loving this place as much as i do, but i have no problem with it. there are a lot of different things going on in this store – they have really good craft ideas for kids (and adults), they have excellent invitation ideas for all sorts of occasions, and they have great gift ideas for anyone. i particularly love their card stock, paper, and stamp options – definitely one of the best selections in town! they also offer fun and interesting workshops throughout the year, which im less of a fan of, but for people who struggle with ideas, they are a good idea.
another thing about this place that i love is they they always have new projects going on every time i go here. they usually have seasonal window displays, and the workers inside are like santas little elves always working away on some new creation. i love it! whats more, the staff will demonstrate anything in the store if you have any questions about how something is used or what a certain color combination will look like.
this place gets 5+ stars for the inspiring ideas that they offer every time i go here.

I have an obsession, every time I walk by I feel the urge to walk in an browse, all of the cute little things that they have make my heart beat faster, and all of the scrap-​booking materials makes me want to start scrap-​booking.
The staff is always helpful which is always a plus.

Dear Jared at the Coolidge Corner Paper Source,
my fiancé and I want to send you a HUGE thank you for helping us. You answered all of our questions, did all the demos, were patient with us even though you were 15minutes from closing time. We did not feel pressured or like an inconvenience.
THUMBS UP!

I’m not a scrapbooker. Nor am I particularly creative or good at decorating. Enter: Paper Source
I’m not going to lie: I’m a 24 yr old female who cannot put together an outfit or design a room to save my life. My mommy still helps me with all of this (hence why I needed to move two hours away from my mommy). My mom walks into Paper Source and comes up with fantastic decorating ideas.
I have a super cute map of Paris hung up in my kitchen that makes everyone ask «where did you get that?!» to which I can casually reply «ohhh. it’s a piece of $ 4 wrapping paper from the Paper Source».
I have backing in my open shelving that everyone compliments. That would also be a $ 20 spruce up from Paper Source (thought up by mom) that the ever so helpful employee showed me how to apply.
Yes, you could spend a small fortune in this place. Or you could give my mom a call and get a total upgrade for $ 20. Yay Mom!

This store is my ultimate «window shopping» dream. The store is filled with cute, adorable, creative little items that are overpriced and items that virtually have no functionality at all… except for making girls and women alike exclaim how adorable they are!
If you can afford it, the cards are definitely the most original and artistic I’ve ever seen! I like the fact that they’re made by independent artists and card distribution companies, the names of these companies are adorable (turn the cards over and check out the cute business names!).
I was a devote scrapbooker at the age of 13 so browsing through the stamps, paper, and craft supplies just makes me feel at home. If I was getting married in the Boston area I’d definitely come here to get my custom wedding invitations done.
Paper Source did however provide me with a $ 3.95 paper mistle-​toe for my Holiday shin-​dig last weekend. This was very helpful because I was in need of mistle-​toe and I didn’t know the first place to go and get real mistle-​toe without paying waaay too much for a tiny little garnish.
In the end Paper Source is my #1 browsing store, always intended to entertain.

One of my best friends just earned her doctorate in physical chemistry. This store contained the best card for her. What did it say? «You’re a f*cking genius.» :)
Their bundles of blank cards are pretty cute, but the prices are pretty steep. If you find the bunches that are wrapped rather than boxed, you will save about $ 5.
Their DIY station looks pretty cool. If I ever have time, I’ll try that.

This is a review for both this particular store and Paper Source in general. I go to the Coolidge Corner store several times a year. I never can stay long because the music is so irritating, I have to get away from it. In stores where the music is soothing, I feel so mellow I probably spend too much. The music in this Paper Source has the opposite effect.
A lot of people have mentioned that the store is over-​priced. I agree. I made the mistake of ordering a calendar on line since I don’t live near a Paper Source and get their catalogue. Shipping price was very high, packaging was way overdone and not environmentally sound, the product itself must have been marked up 500% from production cost. I ended up paying nearly $ 20 for an gift item that appears to be worth $ 5. I don’t think the recipient of this gift will be impressed with my generosity.
I find Paper Source greeting cards boring and trying too hard to be cute, clever and hip. My local paper store (Rock, Paper, Scissors in Wiscasset Maine) has more appealing and provocative cards, individually chosen by the highly creative owner from all over the world.
I guess Paper Source is a good place to go to make invitations, especially wedding invitations, of a certain type. But a lot of time and trouble could be saved by getting old fashioned engraved ones which is the classiest way to go.

My repository for all things awesome, crafty, cute, and creative. Though the Porter Square is my regular haunt, I love this location as well. It’s slightly bigger and has a massive selection of paper, stamps/​ink, and stationary makings. The working tables in the back are huge.
It’s pricey and doesn’t have a sale/​clearance selection as big as the Porter location but decent enough.

Definitely top 5 favorite shops in Brookline and top paper shop anywhere.
It may be pricey, but the selection and quality and service cannot be beat.
I always come out inspired to do & make more more more !
It’s probably a good thing that Paper Source has not opened in Philly, or I would seriously go beserk.

Three rooms filled with all you could ever want in a creative paper store. Everything from kits to the raw materials, stamps, inks, ribbon, fancy paper, scrapbooking bits, etc. It’s hard to leave here uninspired. They also have idea boards available for you to browse through if you have no idea what to do with yourself.
The service is always friendly too. They’ll help you with anything, from finding a product to teaching you how to use an embossing tool.