The Paper Source has paper and a whole lot more: cards, small gifts and scratch-booking supplies. It was at this Paper Source that discovered that making paper crafts is an expensive and time-consuming endeavor. I set out to make a custom Christmas card for my sweetie but had to buy whole packs of supplies to do so. For example, I had to get a package of envelopes when I only needed one. I learned my lesson and now buy 10 already made, unique greeting cards for the price of the heartfelt one I made. My creative side sighs in resignation to my bank account. It's for those greeting cards that I love going to the Paper Source. I don't go there for anything else and the paper crafting supplies no longer tempt my narrowly focused gaze. The last time I went in, I was greeted by two associates. I asked if they had a honey badger birthday card. "Yes we do!" Was the prompt reply. She quickly walked directly to the card on the shelf and handed it to me. I was delighted. read more

I love Paper Source. It's a great place for me to find cards that are nice, and often what I find here is more elegant than the old standby, Hallmark. In addition to cards, they have gifts, art supplies, and anything you'd need to wrap a beautiful gift. There are rolls of wrapping paper but also individual sheets of wrapping. They have stuffed animals, books, board games--the name of the store really doesn't do it justice any longer, because it's so much more. This stop was to wander with my friend after lunch, and hadn't planned on buying anything. However, I did find a book called The Skeleton and the Cat on display that we picked up and it was a great purchase, a delightful story to enjoy with my little one. Given its location in Oak Park, parking is probably tricky at times. It's only a few blocks from the train station, though. And there's street parking and a few lots around. But if you need a card or are looking for a fun gift, you may find it here. read more

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RUN AWAY! DO NOT DO BUSINESS HERE! I was given a receipt to wrap 10 gifts for $291.00 which I agreed to. The next day when the gifts were ready they said it was $453.00. I lost 6 hours of my life driving back and forth and spending time at the store for nothing. Emma the manager is a criminal, trying to extort money out of people. No call about the increase in price. She just thought because everything was ready someone was just going to pay $160 more for the same thing her manager agreed to with me the previous day. Horrible place, ripping people off. Wanted $45 to wrap one gift. read more

Cute little shop I accidentally found! They have a lot of misc things in there, but I eventually settled on some new planners, journal and a bunch of gel pens. A bit pricier than I expected but still not much more than what you'd find elsewhere. read more

Got Good Arts. I have a huge breadth of knowledge about Water Color Art. I also love the little corner in the back of the store where they have a bucket of Arts that are on sale. read more

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Such a cute little shop along Lake Street. They have a huge selection of cards and stationary. The employees are so welcoming and helpful. They have a huge breadth of knowledge about all things paper crafts. I also love the little corner in the back of the store where they have a bucket of cards that are on sale. They've got something for every celebration, which makes for a perfect place to pick-up a last-minute card! read more

Was able to stop in at Paper Source while in Oak Park. It's well stocked and well organized. Maddie was very friendly and helpful during our time in the shop. Make sure to stop by for all your card and gift wrapping needs! read more

Not happy with my experience today. Came in during a monsoon because I had to get some cards to include in gifts being assembled that day. Woman looked at my drowned rat appearance and I think feared for the sanctity of the paper products. I left the drenched umbrella at the door and told her exactly what I wanted and how many. Although I chose pure white, I let her pull the rest of the amount from the wall and went to the register. This was my mistake. When I got home and needed to assemble, I opened the bag to find one pure white and three eco-white - which, next to pure look dirty. So, when trying to make ten equal portions, one person now has a half dirty and half pure selection because there was simply no time to go back. Considering I was the only customer in the store, was it too much to ask you to confirm the label? I somehow think this would not have happened across the street at Fitzgerald's. Next time I will not sacrifice the quality of service for cheaper prices. read more

I'm always delighted when I visit this Paper Source. Every time I visit, the team is friendly and very helpful - they are also infinitely patient as I spend 20 minutes admiring every card on the shelf! This is my go to place for cute cards, gift bags, tissue paper, and now gift wrapping! Every few months there are totally new and exciting patterns of gift bags and wrapping paper - they have definitely upped my present-giving game! Now I give the best looking presents at the party :) read more

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Paper Source has really expanded in recent years and I can count on this shop for specifically seasonal gifts- Mother's Day, graduation, Father's Day at the moment- as well as generally-themed, thoughtful gifts and stationary. The wrapping papers and cards are so unique. Nothing like you'd find at the grocery store greeting card aisle. You'll pay more- some cards run $6 - but they are one of a kind. Paper Source can go overboard on some 'trendy' things like llamas, unicorns and sparkles- leaving less room for things you'd buy for your mother or a teacher. But I can usually find a gift here. And the staff is attentive and enthusiastic! read more

I love making things either to give to other people or keep for myself and Paper Source is my one stop shopping center for all of my DIY crafts. I stopped here this afternoon while waiting for my boyfiend to pick me up after his meeting. I ended up buying some very nice writing papers and a "real" writers pen, since it was 50% off. The chatty woman at the counter said I had come in at just the right time to make such a purchase because after they sell out their stock, they will be discontinuing the sales of pens. I thought it was a shame, but at the same time I totally scored! As a friend of mine said every writer and writer in the making should have one really nice pen and today was my day to make that purchase. Thank you Paper Source, I'll probably be back soon to get the supplies I need to make a new journal. read more

It is so hard to not spend every last dime to my name when I'm at Paper Source. So I take a deep breath and refuse to purchase items that involve being crafty, because surely it won't look nice or professional, and I'll be pissed that I spent so much money. For others though, this is a card-making paradise: cardstock, stamps, envelopes, etc. There's also a wide selection of unique, already made greeting cards. But I came here for office supplies. I recently got a promotion at work, which included my own office, so I opened my wallet to splurge on any and all items Kate Spade and gold polka dots. I left here with Kate Spade gold polka dot file folders, notepad, notebook, and a refillable pen. Grand total: you don't want to know. I still haven't gotten around to purchasing their customized notepads, but I fell in love with a set of notepads with multi-colored macarons printed on them. Paper Source is also a fun store if you're looking for a unique gifts. It's a somewhat pricey place, so expect to pay $20+ for substantial gifts. I didn't find that this Paper Source was any more unique or had more to offer than the Naperville or Oak Brook stores, but I like consistency and knowing that I can get the same quality items and service at stores closer to home. read more

This store is lovely. But fuck it's expensive. I've been wanting to get personal stationery, but I can't see spending a minimum of $300 for 100 cards/envelopes (the small ones) - I only want to show off a little, you know, give that impression that I'm on it. Organized. Writing thank you notes is just part of my daily routine. But no, for that price, I'd hesitate to thank anyone in writing. I'd save the really good paper for those thank-you emergencies - not healthy. I would recommed the store for stampers and scrapbookers. I'd even recommend it for people who want high-quality and creative business cards and stationery and can afford to shell out serious green for that sort of trifle. It's a wonderful alternative to Hallmark for basic cards and very pretty. I'm just not girly enough to buy it. read more

Amazing stuff! Fun to walk around in - you'll find something you can't live without. Prices are high but that's to be expected with this type of niche shop. Paper and paper goods are great but they also have a ton of really random items you'll love to gift. read more

If I had any willpower whatsoever, I would be able to walk into this store without spending money. Moreover, I would be able to escape in less than a half an hour. But I don't. As such, I have a stockpile of thank you notes, blank cards, and birthday cards, as well as some random things, like Teaberry gum and a pencil that looks like a cigarette, at my desk at work. I found perfectly adorable blank notecards that were like, $5.50 for 10. Not bad. Do you want to know how cute they are? I wrote a friend of mine a thank you note using one of said notecards, and she sent me a thank you note thanking me for my thank you note. Vomit. Yes, pricey.. but can you put a price on adoration? I didn't think so. read more

Let me list the ways I love thee. 1. Awesome selection of unique cards 2. The cutest variety of gifts 3. The beautiful selection of hand crafted gift wrap 4. The amazingly helpful staff 5. The warm and welcoming atmosphere Every time I visit I seem to go into a time warp. It's like I'm on an episode of 'Sliders', but I always end up in the same awesome universe. Visit here if you need a unique gift or something cool for yourself. read more

Adorable little shop, friendly staff, excellent quality paper and envelopes (it had better be, for the price you'll pay!), but what's really cool about this place is some of the unique finds - VERY funny, sometimes risque cofee table books, bind-your-own-book kits, Chinese-takeout-style boxes in various colors and sizes, kitschy wrapping paper, cartoon and superhero fold-and-mail stationery, rubber stamps, witty notepads (such as the Sh*t To Do list), and more. Some items are only marginally pricey. You can get a premade stationery set, a small plain journal, a stack of 25 blank cards and envelopes, greeting cards, or some of the novelty books for a fair price. Some other things, however - their wrapping papers, custom stationery - obnoxiously expensive. Obnoxiously. Did I mention it's expensive? Because it is. Still, I love to wander around in here, and think about how I want to buy almost each and every thing in the store. It's a must-visit for any papercrafter, letter-writing afficionado or scrapbooker, a great place to "treat" yourself if you're into these sorts of things. read more

I for one, will always be a fan of sending notes--birthday cards, thank-you notes, etc. Email is nice, but there's something special about sending/receiving notes. Paper Source carries the best quality cardstock and paper craft material around. It's worth a splurge if there's a special project you're planning or really want to WOW someone with a gorgeous or unique card/gift. They have a huge selection of decorative paper for stationary, cards or covering boxes/books. I like that they have the material to make your own books/journals. I have yet to try to do that but it's on my never-ending craft list. I mainly shop here for material to design stationary or card sets-- cardstock and envelopes (because I hate making my own envelopes). If you're an avid stamper, they have some really cute stamps/stampsets that aren't always available at the bigger craft stores. Lots of cute gifts and albums. (They carry my favorite brand--KOLO) I feel the same as others have mentioned--I can spend quite a lot here--but again, if it's quality you want, this place is worth checking out. I Love this place! read more

The Cadillac of stationery stores! If you make paper crafts, there is simply nowhere else to walk in that offers up a massive selection of quality paper products in sizes, shapes and colors for every occasion! This isn't Michael's or Jo-Ann's--this is a store for paper aficionados. read more

This is the cutest store on the planet. I could spend thousands of dollars and hours here. I ordered Christmas cards on their website. When I received them the cards did not fit in the envelope. I contacted them and they sent me the correct envelopes right away and included a note saying how sorry they were. They really care about their customers. read more

I had heard about this place when planning my wedding, they have a good variety of items for wedding invitations. They also have a nice selection of stationery, scrapbook paper, cards, ribbons, and other paper goods. I went specifically for an eraser that says Shit! (on their website). Bummer, they were out. I settled for an "oops" one instead. The staff was pretty helpful in offering to look in back and in their inventory for another one, but no luck. I was disappointed by their lack of office supplies, I expected more cutesy file folders, hanging folders, magazine files, etc. Borders has more than they did, but I guess that's not what they target. read more

I love Paper Source in general, but I also love this Paper Source. I'm in here probably monthly and every time I go in, never fail, someone always greets me with a smile and an offer to help me find something. The staff is so friendly. Thanks Paper Source! read more

I Love this place, they have so much to choose from, each time I go I find something new, I will be returning in the near future.

Cute little store with nice, unconventional selection of cards and toys and baby books. Their greeting cards aren't your everyday Hallmark cards. Some are actually funny. Those I saw were printed either in the US or UK or Japan. Yes, Japan. They even carry those little Japanese dinosaur toys. What's up with that? I asked the storekeeper about that and she told me this store actually started out as specialty store selling items from foreign countries like Japan. Those dinosaur toys have serious markup - it says 395 yen (less than $4) on the box but it's priced at $13. Some expensive jet fuel. By the way, it's a Chicago chain headquartered in downtown. The staff is quick and courteous. I'll be back for cards and papers, or when I'm in the mood for little Japanese toys. read more

I would give 3 and half stars if yelp would let me... also this store is in Oak Park, and this review concerns only that location. Nice selection, amazing variety of stamps, and folks that work here are generally knowledgeable and friendly. If you have someone in your life that likes to make their own cards/stationary etc... then this is an excellent place to buy them gifts. read more

This is a great place for stationary and scrapbooking materials! It has definitely come in handy with a lot of my arts and crafts ventures! read more

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If there was ever time to give a place more than 5 stars this would most definitely be it! I love this store for a trillion reasons, but here just a few so you can come visit and fall in love with it too: 1) This is a big one! I got my wedding invitations here and they were AMAZING. Not just "oh those are darling invitations" amazing; I am talkin' my-phone-was-ringing-off-the-hook-with-compliments-AMAZING! Seriously, everyone loved them. One of my bridesmaids said (and I quote), "It was like opening a box from Tiffany's." What bigger compliment is there? Seriously...What? If you are looking for a unique invitation, wedding program, save the date, or what have you this is your one stop shop. Their stationary is so unique and Destiny (who I worked with) is the best. She sat down with my parents, my fiancee, and I for at least a couple hours and helped us create, organize, and line out all the details with our wedding invites. It also helped that she was pretty up to date on invitation and wedding etiquette in general. I am no Emily Post, and I definitely didn't need to be with Destiny's help. Having her there made the process not only easy but also super fun :) 2) Who ever buys for this store has impeccable taste. They have the cutest cards, stationary, gifts, and scrap booking accessories. I am pretty sure you can even go in there and use their scrap booking section to organize and beautify your memories. Although I have yet to use this service, I will keep ya updated... 3) As someone mentioned before, the people at this store are exceptionally nice. They are always friendly and helpful but never pushy or overly complimentary. It is so refreshing and makes shopping in this store THAT much more enjoyable. So, I could go on and on, but just come and stop by your neighborhood Paper Source store (in Oak Park ;). You won't be dissappointed, I promise ;) read more

colors upon colors of paper? Why of corse I'm a fan! It's a bit expensive, but hey- for a chain, it still is good at making you feel unique. kudos. read more

Needed envelopes for custom photo invites and found this place online. Brought my invites in and the clerk helped me pick out a color suitable to the occasion and age of honoree. She then helped with some ribbon choices to use on the place setting. Very, very friendly and helpful. I unfortunately zoomed in and out so fast that I did not have an opportunity to browse, however I did notice that there are a lot of cute items to use as gifts such as table books, calendars, etc. Will be back! Oh yeah, once again scored parking right in front IN OAK PARK! There is a parking lot close by though..meter parking. read more

Love - love - this store! I love coming here for my note cards - always beautful selections. I SO believe in a handwritten thank you note sent thru snail mail! There are neat do it yourself kits here that I like to send as gifts. I always feel inspired to do something creative after I shop here. Getting my craft on!!! read more

This is one of my favorite stores in Oak Park :) I love seasonal products, all the colorful paper and friendly staff. Even though it is very important that the staff is always there for you, when you just want to look around and don't need help, they are kind enough to leave you alone. It's one of my first stops to get some gift ideas. I don't usually buy gifts from there because you can find some of their products for a better price online (sorry but it's a little pricey for me). It's great when there is a sale or when you just want a treat for yourself ;) Make sure you give your email when you purchase something, so that you will get a reminders for sales, workshops and new products. I would highly recommend Paper Source to everyone. P.S: I was there a few days ago. Don't forget to check new calendars and planners. They have a bunch of new and really beautiful ones this year :) read more

I visited this store today to purchase African American holiday cards. After being asked by the saleswoman how she can assist me, I asked if they had African American holiday cards. She repeated African American holidays cards in a tone of less than pleasant. I said again African American holiday cards she said what is that, at that point a customer tried to explain I then said Black holiday cards. She said what! at that point I said if I have to explain you don't have them. This poor review is not because the store does not carry such cards, it is the response of the worker. I will not spend my money in a store where such a question is met with disdain. read more

A beautiful store, but I'm not impressed with their service. I was hanging around the DIY invitations, and when someone finally came to ask if I needed help, I asked if they had samples of Bar Mitzvah invitations. He said yes, then another customer came up and asked him for acid-free paper. Off he went with her, completely ignoring me. Well, I guess I'll just take my business elsewhere, you big anti-Semite. read more

I have been buying decorations from Paper Source for years. I buy for my home and for the store I work for. We bought a few things online. We got notified that a certain item was not available in the Chicago area. We called customer service and talked to at least 3 different people and finally located this item at the Oak Park location. We then paid for it and asked if we could pick up directly (and save on shipping) they said sure. Fast forward and my husband is there to pick up and they can't seem to find anything and tell me they think I must be mistaken... (sales associate:"perhaps you should pick up in forest park?")he waits 45 mins and after me calling a few times we give up. After all that they call back 30mins later saying they found the item *magically in the back. Don't offer to ship to me but to another store.... the whole thing was a hot mess... talk about customer service. read more

Lots of creativity in this store. I bought DIY invitation and they were a nice alternative to the standard wedding invites everyone sends out. Unfortunately, it's VERY difficult to cut the invites on inkjet paper down to size! I tried three cutters and none worked. In the end I had to have the actual invite printed, but I assembled as per package and they still look original. Beautiful papers in store. read more

I'm an owner/operator of a small wedding video business and wanted to update some of my marketing materials. I went to the store twice to kind of get ideas and try out some different perspectives on my business. Each time two separate girls helped me not only find the items I thought I wanted but also to help expand what I was doing. I not only will be back but have suggested to others that the staff and the products were top notch. Thanks paper soure. read more

Paper Source is an awesome store! They have really nice handmade wrapping paper with beautiful designs. They have everything you need to make cards for any occasion. Also, they have a huge selection of stamps and stationary. Make sure you at least sign up to get their catalog because I love browsing through it every time it comes. read more

This place has very cute stationary and paper products. As the other reviewers mentioned it is expensive, but it's a nice place to get cards for a special occasion. Also, they have some very pretty single sheet paper that you could buy and actually frame for some inexpensive artwork. On a final note, there seems to be some sort of peaceful zen-like vibe going on with the staff here that is very calming. read more

This is a vicarious review and I had to write it because of my friends Jim and Trisha. They currently live in Lincoln NE and Trisha made me promise when they came to visit that I would take her to the paper source because she loves it so much. If you are in to making your own arts and crafts, cards, invitations, decorations, etc. this is the place for you. High quality products with tons of idea shaping help. The service is very personalized. read more

Nice scrapbooking selection. Rubber stamps and design books are a highlight. The cramped layout and balmy temperatures are a lowlight. The staff is knowledgable and friendly to help balance the high prices. The handmade paper selection is excellent. read more