Paper Source

I have not purchased anything from Paper Source since my wedding planning days. So every time I step into one of their stores, it brings back many fond memories of wedding invitations and crafts. I must say those were the best parts of the wedding planning process. The rest are debatable depending on how you look at it. Anyway, so when I saw this relatively new store opened near Union Square, I had to check it out. The layout is a lot more spacious than the one I used to go to in Soho. They also seem to carry more inventory here but I think every Paper Source carries the same products regardless. The only difference with this store is that the salespeople are not as friendly and approachable compare to the one in Soho. The people here are a little more aloof and they also don’t seem to have a demonstration table (unless I completely missed it). Nevertheless, I still managed to spend almost an hour in here admiring and getting inspiration for my next craft project.

If you are looking for a Valentine’s Day card this place has a nice selection of crafty/​Etsy types.
Very «pink» in here and it seems the kind of shop set up more for the ladies. Plenty of craft paper products — wrapping paper, foil, cards, gifts, stationary, seasonal items, etc.
Prices seemed ok for what was offered here, but I’m no expert on this stuff. Kind of on par with Papyrus, and also they are a chain store with locations popping up around the city.
Hmmmmm…wonder how much wrap and ribbon it would take to cover my naked body and send it to my Valentine?

If you love pink and gold foil, you’ll love this place. It’s got everything for a DIY build-​your-​own Kate Spade store.
Hard for me to review this place considering it’s so gender-​specific. Many craft paper stores are but this even more so.
The selection is a bit limited and more «finished» meaning their products are best as is and may not be as versatile for projects as items in a more raw, blank format. Prices are on par with the others or maybe a tad cheaper based on what I browsed.
There are some gorgeous items though. Some of there novelty paper sheets are far better than some I’ve seen at Paper Presentation, Kate’s or Papyrus.