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Paper Source

3.7 (74 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Wrapping papers & ribbons
Sheri H.

Paper Source is a stationery, card and gift shop store that has really great wrapping paper that costs too much but is worth it for a special someone, scrapbooking/card making supplies and envelopes in dozens of colors. I love coming here to get little gifts for people and also supplies like glittery stickers for cards, invitations, and a Kate Spade address book for myself recently. I was especially happy to find this $25 address book here because it was sold out on Amazon.com and was the same price. I make my own greeting cards for all occasions and shop here sometimes since it's near my office for supplies. I have also grabbed a card I liked for my husband. The cards they sell range from snarky to adults only. They also have a service for creating wedding and special event invites. With exception of the last time I came in shopping, there are usually 3 to 5 sales girls who ask how I'm doing and if I need any help. You can park for free at Bellevue Square and walk over to this store which is near the Westin. Parking at Lincoln Square is not free except for the weekends or after 8 pm. Some odds and ends that have zip to do with stationery are sold here like a table dedicated to men's gifts including items like a travel tin with supplies for two alcoholic drinks and golf balls and nail stickers for little girls at the checkstand.

New Location at Lincoln Square. In former ExOfficio space.
Jon L.

Paper Source is a stationery store located at Lincoln Square. Though it is no longer in the main building. They used to be in the corner space on Bellevue Way and NE 8th, but that space is now an AT&T store. Instead, they have moved down the street into the old ExOfficio store space near the Westin. The store has a sizable selection of greeting cards, stamps and stationery items. There are also some random items by the pay counter too like candies. In the back of the store is a section for customized envelopes and cards for weddings and other formal events. The vibe of the store is very chill. The staff lets you browse on your own without pressure. If you need help, just ask. I came here looking for a wedding card since I didn't want to pick up the usual American Greetings/Hallmark cards from the drugstore. The selection here was okay. Prices are higher than if you go the drugstore route. I didn't find many options that matched the occasion and message that I wanted to convey. Just one, but I guess that is all you need. If you are looking for unique greeting cards, Paper Source is a decent option. Though I would suggest checking out Papyrus and Etsy as well for similar card offerings.

matches in a jar, lower left
Jennifer R.

I was impressed that they had Pilot Varsity fountain pens for the same price as Amazon ($4). There were three employees available and they gave personal attention to four separate people in the ten minutes we were there. The store must make tons of money on something--maybe wedding invitations or scrapbooking addicts who spend more money than I'm putting in my child's college account. Most of the stuff in the store doesn't seem expensive enough to pay the rent here. They moved from the 8th Street corner to mid-block location, but I'm glad they didn't go away. I was grateful they let me use the bathroom. There they had sent sticks in tip of the toilet tank. Unlike most, they have a pleasant scent. The clerk said it was on sale in the store. My husband asked if they offered personalized sealing wax stamps. The staff member brought up a relevant Etsy page before he even realized that she was typing on one of the computers. The greeting cards run around six dollars each. The fancy pen case I had my eye on was $15. My favorite item was a glass jar, roughly five inches tall, with wood matches inside. If I were to purchase them for $15 I would keep them by my desk for candlelight transcriptions of sacred verses. As it is I will get an empty spice jar and replicate the idea.

Carmen V.

Happiness can come wrapped in thousand colors papers (that was a saying in my childhood in Spain). Honestly, this store makes you happy as soon as you put your feet in it. Smells good quality paper, you can find origami paper, Indian and Nepal produced paper, all kind of goodies in trillion colors...and zillion images of my favorite icon: the Eiffel tower! I loved this store when passing by Bellevue during a brief trip. I spent a good time there talking with the sales associate who informed me about the classes they offer and even gave me some tips of things to do in Bellevue. Big, spacious and well assorted. Do not forget to buy a postcard for me!

Kenneth N.

This is the go-to place to get that extra special wrapping paper for that special someone. A lot more spacious here than their University Village, but parking's tougher too. Similar to Papyrus, though may not have the breadth of products. Still, they offer wedding cards, etc. open late too, for the area, it's a great idea, ppl are willing to spend $ here.

So much pretty!
Katie S.

LOVE the new location and layout! It's very open and bright and visually appealing (Let's be honest though, when is Paper Source not?!) This store has great paper products, unique gift items and so much more. Everyone who works here is super friendly and helpful. I especially love Molly because she is so knowledgeable and fun :)

I paid $9 in shipping for a small $6 card and it was sent in a box that could have fit 500 of them and showed up like this

I paid $9 in shipping for a small $6 card and it was sent in a box that could have fit 500 of them and showed up like this

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Cute shop on the main Bellevue Lincoln Square strip. Wish there were more art craft activities on display.

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Paper Zone in SE Bellevue closed so I went in here just to get an idea of some different types of paper and their weights ect.

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