Paper Source

This is the place I go to for all of my different wrapping papers. It made my Christmas because I am the type of person that wants each person to get a personalized gift including a wrapping paper personalized for them as well. I also love the little cute items they have in the middle of the store. I used those for stocking stuffers! I love going here.

I am such a sucker for Paper Source. I needed a birthday card for my boyfriend and it was conveniently across the street from Barnes and Nobles and next to Sur La Table.
Every item in the store is so adorably fricken cute and it allows you to live out your pinterest gift wrapping dreams. The only major con is that the items are several overpriced. It was about 5 dollars for most of their cards and they were such simple looking cards (not like the elaborate Papyrus ones). Bummer. I bought one anyway because I reallllly needed a card.
I will probably be back to window shop because I can’t afford to spend $$$ on pretty wrapping paper when I can get the same ones for cheaper at Target or Michaels.

This location is my go-​to for all my gift wrapping and stationary needs.
I usually don’t review major chains because they’re typically all pretty standard, but this location in particular is so helpful and welcoming.
Each time I come in, I’m given the attention, recommendations and service I need!

After much searching, I was so excited when I found the PERFECT design for my wedding invitations at Paper Source’s Santa Monica location on Wilshire only to have the entire experience ruined by their salespeople’s complete lack of professionalism. I physically visited the store on 4 separate occasions (2 of which were scheduled appointments) & our super simple wedding invitation order is still not complete. I submitted the exact wording needed 4 days ago yet I still haven’t received a proof, my emails are being ignored & I’m being treated as though I’m the cause of the problem. I hope to get our invites ordered in the next couple days either via Paper Source’s website or 1 of their other nearby locations but I felt obliged to share my story. Wedding planning is stressful enough as it is & wedding invitations have to be Paper Source’s bread & butter so you’d think the Santa Monica location’s employees would know what they’re doing. That is not the case. If you are planning to patronize Paper Source, be sure to visit a different store.

Paper Source is a wonderful store for general stationary, (lots and lots of) cards, and gifts. It’s definitely on the pricier side but the reality is most products are from brand names like kate spade. The gift wrapping paper/​bags are beautiful and do actually include artsy designs so I recommend taking a look! Also, the employees are extremely friendly and will often ask if you need assistance of any sort. What I, personally, like the most about Paper Source is that there’s a lot of new things to buy everytime I go.
I recommend Paper Source to those who like to splurge a little when gift-​giving to make the present look nicer and who just want to browse and get creatively inspired.

I came here for a Birthday gift wrap! The staff was very friendly. They were all very helpful and gave me many options in choosing the best gift wrap!

We sooo needed a store like this in the neighborhood. Fantastic selection of cards for all occasions accompanied by a wide variety of gifts & trinkets that are many cuts above the garden variety trinkets. This is a place where you go on your way to your friend’s party with the intention of getting them something, and end up walking out an hour later with five times as many things for yourself. Very dangerous store… also, some of the customers can get a little agitated about the line situation, so I’m hoping they find a way to manage it before there is physical violence.

Idiot salespeople. Cannot tell the difference between silk and satin ribbon. No words.

Feeling crafty?
Why yes we were! My wife and I decided to make handcrafted Christmas cards this year. We’re both graphic designers working for digital firms so we thought it’d be nice to get back to our roots, print design. With custom made stamps in hand, we made our way to Paper Source to find the perfect paper to apply our stamps.
Upon entering Paper Source, you’re hit (or at least we were) with a wave of creativity, positivity, and excitement. Maybe it was because the holidays were in full swing and everyone was out hunting for presents for their loved ones, maybe it was because it was a bustling Saturday night in Santa Monica, or maybe it was all in our minds.
We approached a woman and asked her for advice on which paper would take stamp ink the best and she kindly referred us to a more knowledgable girl. I really liked this! Instead of giving us subpar service and advice, she paired us with an expert!
Jessica was not only knowledgable, she was very friendly and let us experiment on several kinds of paper before we found the right combo. She skillfully suggested a couple items we never would have considered, one of which being heat embossing ink, a heat gun and a cleaner for our stamps to keep them like-​new.
In the end, we walked out happy and confident and our Christmas cards were loved by all who received them. Had we not come into Paper Source, and just order some paper online, I know for a fact, it wouldn’t have turned out as good.
The end result:

Pretty fabulous inside. I normally go to Papyrus but my gf mentioned this place so while strolling through the rain today (Ima Oregonian, it’s what we do), I spotted it off of the Promenade so popped in.
The stationary selection here is off the hook! I still send proper cards, along with (which my friends will all attest to) some of the greatest care packages ever. And this place impressed the hell out of me. Plus, grrrrrrrrrreat customer service.
Pricing wasn’t too out of control, either. Come to think of it, it’d do you all some good to go buy a nice card, put a saucy little note inside, take the time to actually go buy a cool-​ass stamp (yes, they do exist), place it perfectly in the top right-​hand corner and then slide it into a big blue mailbox.
Miss Polly Jean’s «The Letter»
Put the pen
To the paper
Press the envelope
With my scent
Can’t you see
In my handwriting
The curve Of my g?
The longing
Oh
Who is left that
Writes these days?
You and me
We’ll be different
Take the cap
Off your pen
Wet the envelope
Lick and lick it
Oh
I need you
The time is running out
Oh baby
Can’t you hear me call?
It turns me on
To imagine
Your blue eyes
On my words
Your beautiful pen
Take the cap off
Give me a sign and I’d come running
Oh
It’s you
I want you

this is real a review I should have written a while back but I am just getting too. I have been to the store many times with my wife and have always had a good experience.
the reason for this review is because the manager Dina provided a great customer service outcome for me. Having been part of a newly launched art-​craft business at the time we were in need of paper for business cards as we were going to be showcasing at some great places where we really needed everything to be in line the the aesthetics of the brand we created.
long story short the wrong paper had been purchased and printed on after some confusion between the store clerk and I… so we were in a tough spot because as a new operation we had very limited funds and a tight budget and we had just paid for printing on what was now the wrong paper.
I went in person to explain the situation to Dina and how important the cards were for us as a new company about to do some really high volume showcases. She contacted someone from the corporate office to explain what had happened and to see what they could do to help.
In the end Dina REALLY HELPED us out by giving us the paper we originally intended on getting and they paid for the cost to re-​printing! as a new small business this was huge for us, thank you!

I don’t know who loves this location more, me or my dog! I have come in weekly for the past year working on projects for my wedding, and everyone here is so enthusiastically welcoming, greets my dog with hugs, scratches, and treats, and helps me find the materials I need to continue all my DIY wedding crafts. I love coming here– I just wish they had more in-​store sales!

Cute store. Did not love their service. Although there was a superficial sweetness, there was an embedded cold demeanor in the young woman’s attitude. Felt super unsupported, not held, and really kind of looked down on.

I believe this was my first time actually inside a Paper Source Store.
We came on a mission. I needed an octopus tote bag my friend had. I mean I have been coveting this bag for weeks. I had to have it. Well, they were all so sold. The cashier girls were awesome though and helped track down a bag at another location. I was able to pay over the phone and my bag was picked up today. AND it has half price. I lucked out.
Great customer service and really adorable gift wrapping. It’s fun to just walk around and see all the pretty seasonal stuff too.

Beautiful selection of cards for all sorts of occasions, and a wonderful place for high quality papers and cardstock, and other craft goods. I thought they would be really expensive, but I found their cards comparable to even slightly cheaper than papyrus, and their bulk paper selection to be cheaper than blick art stores. Staff are extremely helpful both on the phone and in person as well!

I love love love Paper source. I used to go to the one in Alexandria when I lived in Virginia so I was happy to find there are several in the LA area. I usually go to pick up paper for invitations but I’m always dazzled by their gorgeous gift wrap, their unique cards and fun gift items. I’m always inspired to do something creative when I come here.
They have a wide selection of sizes and colors of paper and envelops. Perfect for any invitation project. The ladies were so helpful, I had what I needed in no time. The girl that rang me up even carefully double checked everything I had to make sure the reams of paper matched.
My favorite paper store around!

I walked past this store and had to stop and look! What a great find! I learned this store has been in business for 3 years and I never knew it existed because, driving by, you can’t really see it. It’s close to Sur La Table (same side of the street). This store is not only a stationery, card, and pretty gift wrapping paper store, but a GREAT place to find that special gift. They have candles, things for the wine lover, little Jonathan Adler purses, along side earrings.
I love this store!

I could honestly spend hours in this store…
This is a DIY Wonderland… Filled with beautiful wrapping paper, thoughtful cards, quirky books and tons of easy projects to help this creative gal express her personal style…
I have come by tons of times to pick up seasonal items and even for cute little decorations to spruce up get-​togethers. and everytime I come in, the staff is warm, welcoming, delightful and always ready to assist!
So come check out their workshops or take advantage of their gift wrapping services to WOW all your party friends!

For greeting cards, I go no other place but Paper Source! All the cards are fun… a mix of humor, craft arts, and creative design. The selection is reasonable: none too many, none too few. You can expect to spend anywhere from high 3s to low 6s for a single greeting card.
The rest of the store is fairly cute and entertaining. I buy presents on occasion from the other sections. You’ve your mix of display tables with themed gifts and knick knacks as well as the small, neat rows of loose papers in the back. That paper section is great for bigger projects, especially since staff will definitely do a quick consultation. In terms of small paper or card projects, you’d be better off elsewhere for both variety and price.
Sales are decent here. I should probably follow them more closely. Beware of store hours — they close at 7pm every day, I think. It’s not the worst thing to arrive here though and find it closed… just head next door for some fun at Sur La Table or walk through the Promenade since you’re right at its north entrance anyways.

I randomly stumbled into this place one day looking for a card. It’s an art & crafts/​gift store that is definitely a little on the high end. That being said, they have funny and original cards that you won’t find at your local CVS or Von’s. And if you are into making your own cards, this is the place to go. I think they also offer classes if I read the sign correctly, which is pretty cool (more so for my girl friend than myself).
Now I head to Paper Source every time I need a card and don’t want to send something that might very well be sent by somebody else. The people that work there are also helpful and pleasant.