Paper Doll Blog

Just put out Valentine's Day cards!!

2012-01-19T15:26:00.001-06:00

This cute postcard from Rifle Paper Co. comes in a pack of 10, so you spread the love.

Getting married this year?

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Come check out Two Trick Pony's silkscreened invites!

Grattitude

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The holidays are over, you got a bunch of awesome gifts, don't forget to say "thanks." We have tons of thank you cards right now. (like this one from Hammerpress.)

Spreading holiday cheer...

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through liquor! Transport your holiday cheer in one of these new flasks: To Hell With Work, Three Sheets To The Wind, or Put Some Hair On Your Chest.

New Cuteness!!

2011-12-13T15:26:00.002-06:00

Our new favorite things are these adorable sock animals from No3No4. Come hug one in person!

2012 Calendars and Planners are here!

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All your favorites: Snow & Graham, Moleskine, Jonathan Adler, Rifle, Night Owl, The Found, Chicago Diary, Masha & Friends, Cath Kidston.

PopSugar Chicago

2011-12-01T12:11:00.001-06:00

Click here to check us out featured in PopSugar Chicago's 2011 Gift Guide!

The Holidays are here!

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And that means the shop is brimming with awesome ornaments, cards, and wrap. It also means we are now open on Mondays until Xmas.

Stop by this weekend (Dec. 3 and 4) during the Do-Division Holiday walk and get your Holiday shopping started!

Town & Country Magazine

2011-11-27T13:19:00.002-06:00

We were written up in the Style Spy section of the Town & Country Holiday Issue. How luxurious!

See you tomorrow...

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11-11-11

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Come celebrate our 11th anniversary on Friday, November 11, 2011 from 5-8p.m. We'll have treats, discounts, and a holiday preview. Come toast our 11th year...we couldn't have done it without you. We heart you!

Save the Date...

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We are celebrating our 11th anniversary with a little party on 11-11-11!

Make you mom happy...

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Use a coaster. These silicone bears will do the trick!

It's October...

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Time for adorable Halloween cards! (like this one from The Found)

41.53 N Blog

2011-09-22T11:51:00.002-05:00

A very sweet (and talented photographer) customer of ours, Caroline Manrique, featured us on her blog about unique independent Chicago businesses she likes. Click here to see it.

The World's Smallest Post Service

2011-09-14T11:47:00.002-05:00

Send your friends the cutest, tiniest letters and packages! Watch the video.

This weekend....

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stop in to see us if you're gong to the Renegade Craft Fair.

New Custom Letterpress!

2011-08-11T12:25:00.002-05:00

We just started carrying the fabulous custom design portfolios of Smock and Bella Figura. Both are eco-friendly and gorgeous! Come take a look.

We are open!

2011-07-20T13:26:00.000-05:00

It has been some long days and nights, but we are finally done. Stop by and check out our bright new space at 2027 W. Division. (Still waiting on the city for our awning permit, but you'll find us right between Jimmy John's and Doggie Style Pet Shop.)

Almost ready...

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It is taking us a bit longer than expected to get everything ready at the new space, so we will have to delay our opening to Wednesday, July 20th. Thanks for your patience. See you soon!

"I can't see, but I still look good!"

2011-07-06T14:25:00.005-05:00

A little bit of sad news about Miss Maude...we recently found out that she went blind. She is depressed about it, but she's making it work. She is a trooper!

Move Update

2011-07-06T14:06:00.002-05:00

We've been super busy painting and wallpapering at the new space, so we are almost ready to move in! We will be closed July 15-18 for the move. The lovely new location at 2027 W. Division will open on July 19th.

Introducing Pikos the Hedgehog!

2011-06-26T13:38:00.000-05:00

He is from the Delingos collection of adorable plush animals we just got in. They are designed in France and made from over 50 different fabrics.

What does Dad want for Father's Day?

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Probably the new Allsorts Soap from Ethically Engineered! It comes in cocktail-y scents like screwdriver and gin & tonic. Plus, the wrapper has a Chicago Prohibition History Bike Tour Map inside.

Why did Maude cross the road?

2011-06-04T17:16:00.000-05:00

To get to the new home of Paper Doll. Come mid-July, we will be re-locating to 2027 W. Division...just across the street!

Cheers to Dad!

2011-06-01T18:40:00.000-05:00

Father's Day is coming up on June 19th. Don't forget to get your dad an awesome card. (like this one from Maginating)

Well, kids, it is street festival time again.

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Stop by if you are "Doin' Division" this weekend.

It's graduation time again!

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Class of 2011, we've got some great cards for you. (like this one from A. Favorite)

Community Art Project 2011

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We love participating in Pritzker School's Community Art Project each year. Come check out our display of "playthings." For more info on the auction click here.

What should you get Mom for Mother's Day?

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How about a necklace with her initial on it.

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th!!

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Do you heart the royals?

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LaFamilia Green does too! You can celebrate the royal wedding with her "Perfect Match" card.

Happy Easter!

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Easter is April 24th & Passover is April 19th. We've got cards for both!

Write on!

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And then erase. On this giant chalkboard wall sticker.

Who needs a wallet with the Fonz on it?

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You! Or maybe you'd prefer Hello Kitty or Star Trek. Mighty Wallets are here! Just $15.

My new favorite thing...

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The Black Apple's Paper Doll Primer. It is so cool. Full of paper dolls and projects from Emily's amazing drawings.

Happy Birthday, Maude!!

2011-02-22T16:09:00.000-06:00

She just turned 10.

Nothing says valentines day like robots + hearts!

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Get your sweetie one of these adorable Soda by Amy ceramic cups. You can fill it with flowers, candy, pencils...or even wine!

You are red hot, valentine!

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Valentine, you are smokin'!!

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He's back!!!!

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The tamale guy valentine is here again this year...get him before he sells out!

We heart valentines...

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The shop is brimming with adorable valentines! Send some love to your sweetie, your sissy, your momma, your bestie, or your secret crush.

Merry Christmas!!

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We will be closed Saturday through Monday...so see you Tuesday for our Half Off Holiday Sale. Enjoy your holidays.

A gift for the host and hostess...

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monogram candles.

A gift for your nephew...

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Shrinky Dinks!

A gift for your neice...

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Lilly Pulitzer paper dolls.

A gift for your aunt...

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Tea Lover's Eco Cup.

A gift for your brother...

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A gift for your sister (who loves Don Draper...

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Mad Man:The Illustrated World. There's a even a Joan paper doll in it!

A gift for mom...

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Amy Butler travel bags and clutches.

Gifts for your tree...

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glass see creature ornaments. there's even a narwal!

Holiday Gift Ideas

2010-12-06T12:45:00.003-06:00

With only a couple weeks until xmas, thought you could use some gift ideas, so I will be posting some of our favorites of the season.

Today...a great co-worker gift. The WTF Stamper from Knock Knock. Great for all those TPS Reports.

2011 Calendar Time

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Come and get all your favorites from Snow & Graham, Moleskine, Jonathan Adler, The Found, Amy Smyth, and The Chicago Diary.

Let's kick off the holiday season...

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Thanks Red Eye...

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Food+Faces=Extra Cute

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Check out this adorable new line of cards from Rainy Day Ink. Eco-friendly cuteness from Canada.

See you Saturday!!

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Don't forget to stop in on Saturday, November 6th for our 10 Year Anniversary Party! We'll be celebrating from noon until 8 p.m. with treats, give-aways, and 20% off your purchase. Can't make it to the party? Stop in November 7 through 14 to wish us a happy anniversary and we'll give you 10% off. (sorry, discounts do not include custom orders.)

And I just want to give a big shout out to our amazing customers! You guys rock. We wouldn't be here without you. Thanks for being so sweet to us all these years.

Customize your Holidays...

2010-10-26T15:48:00.002-05:00

This year, why not do some personalized gifts for the holidays: custom coasters & notecards from Haute Papier, Three Designing Women self-inking stampers, or address stamps & notecards from Paperwink. Remember to order early!

And don't forget we have a really great selection of custom holiday photo cards. (Don't go to the drug store for your cards...come to Paper Doll!)

Save the Date...

2010-10-19T18:57:00.003-05:00

Paper Doll is turning 10 this year!! (Can you believe it?! ) We are throwing a party on Saturday November 6th, so mark you calendars.

Canada hearts Paper Doll...

2010-10-15T12:12:00.002-05:00

This summer we've had a ton of visitors from Canada. They've all been really cool, really nice people. One sweet gal has featured us on her blog Buoy Bird. Thanks, Vikki!

No tricks, just treats...

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Stop in to get your halloween cards and other ghostly goods!

Calling all brides...

2010-09-16T11:53:00.002-05:00

Two of our fabulous wedding invitation designers are offering up some special offers right now. Free save the dates from Wiley Valentine and 25 free invites from Spark Letterpress. Stop in for details and to check out their designs.

This weekend...

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The Renegade Craft Fair is this weekend along Division Street. Stop by and visit us while you're at the fair!

Just in...Port-a-Pug!

2010-09-02T14:08:00.001-05:00

Come in to get your own portable pug. Only $16.95. Super cute and low maintenance too. Check it out in action...

We won!!

2010-08-19T11:08:00.002-05:00

Hooray! Paper Doll was voted Best Stationery store in Time Out Chicago's 2010 Shopping Awards. Check it out here. Thanks to all of our fabulous customers who voted for us. You are the best! (Maude is a bit bummed that she did not capture the Best Store Mascot Award, but if she had to lose, at least it was to her friend NPH, the cat from across the street.)

Back to School Cool

2010-08-17T16:15:00.003-05:00

If you are headed back to the classroom this fall, maybe you need some fancy supplies like a Thomas Paul laptop case, a scented pen, an Amy Butler 3-ring binder, or pirate themed sticky notes. Stop in to see what other goodies we have to fill your backpack, plus this adorable back to school card from LaFamilia Green

We heart Jonathan Adler!

2010-07-15T16:16:00.001-05:00

Come check out his new stationery collection. (plus tote bags and paper lanterns!)

Sisters, stationery, and Selleck.

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It was such a treat to meet the adorable gals from Greenwich Letterpress on our trip to NYC. They are sisters too! And have a great shop @ 39 Christopher Street. We are now carrying their line of greeting cards. Hooray! (We have a soft spot for all the awesome 80's references.)

Oh, Facebook...you've finally lured us in.

2010-06-30T14:23:00.000-05:00

Visit our new Facebook page and become a fan of Paper Doll! (Paper Doll Chicago on Facebook)

Vote for Paper Doll and Maude!!

2010-06-23T13:33:00.000-05:00

Time Out Chicago is doing their first ever Shopping Awards and we are so excited to be nominated! You can vote for Paper Doll as Best Stationery Store. Plus, you can vote for Maude as Best Store Mascot!! She always finds a way to get in on the action! (vote here)

Aren't you glad he's your dad?

2010-06-01T17:40:00.000-05:00

Come get your pop a super card (like this one from Fugu Fugu Press) for Father's Day. It is Sunday June 20th, so you have plenty of time!

Back from the NYC

2010-05-21T13:30:00.000-05:00

Well, we just returned from attending the National Stationery Show. As always, so great to see old friends and all their new designs. We were excited to meet amazing new people as well. Coming soon to the shop are the delightful hand drawn designs from Rifle Paper Co. (above) and the totally unique letterpress wedding styles from Spark (below). And so much more...stay tuned!

Birdhouse 2010

2010-05-05T12:02:00.000-05:00

Every year the Pritzker School in our neighborhood holds an auction of birdhouses designed by local artists and students to raise money. Last year we hosted a house, but this year we made one too! Stop by to check out our (Bird)House of Cards mobile made from re-purposed greeting cards. Visit Friends of Pritzker for more info and to buy tickets to the event on May 22.

Show some love for your mama!

2010-04-20T16:15:00.000-05:00

Don't forget Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9th! Of course mom needs a super-special card, but she might also need one of our new Amy Butler bags...

or an adorable animal door stop...

1 gal + 1 guy + 1 letterpress = awesome cards

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Just in...Dude and Chick greeting cards from St. Paul, Minnesota. They're rad.

Sweet Scents of Spring...

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The fabulous folks at Crash Candles (they are the ones responsible for the amazing Snow & Graham and Zuz candles we carry) have done it again with Lotta Jansdotter! Her contemporary organic designs are combined with clean, fresh scents. Perfect for bringing a bit of spring to our gloomy winter. Stop in and have a sniff.

We heart Valentines!!

2010-02-02T16:09:00.000-06:00

Well, Valentine's Day (February 14th, in case you forgot) is fast approaching and we have so many cute Valentines this year, it is ridiculous! You are going to want to send them to everyone you know. And your sweetheart will probably need about 3 or 4. (or maybe 14!)

The Meat Eaters

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A group of veggies making a meal of meat?! Love it. Laura Plansker is amazing! She lovingly creates these photo-dioramas of her own little magical worlds, and has turned them into cards so we all can share in the fantasy. Stop in to check out more of her creepy-cute concoctions.

Happy New Year!!

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It is 2010, time for a new calendar from Yee Haw, Egg Press, or Snow & Graham. And get your life organized with a Moleskine or Per Annum Diary.

The holidays are over...

2009-12-27T15:13:00.000-06:00

Time for thank you notes. (We have a huge selection ) And our post-holiday sale. (All holiday cards, decor, etc. are half off.)

Thanks for another great year here at Paper Doll. We really love our customers!

Ho-ho-holidays are here!!

2009-12-10T15:02:00.000-06:00

Of course we have tons of awesome holiday cards and ornaments, but I thought I'd offer a up a little gift guide for you too.

For the ladies: necklace with her initial, Momiji doll, Dumpling Darling wallet, Elum journal, Soda by Amy mug, Snow & Graham Calendar, recipe box, Mudlark stationery box, scented candles.

For the gents: "The Quotable Douchebag," photo album made from an old record, thumb wrestling masks, Space Invader ice cube tray, t-shirt with a squirrel playing the drums, Moleskine Diary, Chicago flag peppermint soap.

Stocking stuffers: Snifty scented pens, food shaped erasers, flavored lip balm, Japanese mini memo pads, The Small Object stampers, key toppers, pocket mirror, buttons.

See you soon for some holiday shopping!

Do Division Holiday Walk

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Kick off the holiday season on Division Street Saturday, December 5th!!

Turkey Day!

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Why not bring your host an adorable Thanksgiving card (like this one from Foxy & Winston). Or send one to your mom if you aren't going to see her. (She'd like that.)

Maude Mix...

2009-11-03T16:00:00.001-06:00

Thought I would share Maude's Halloween costume this year. She went old school this year as a cassette tape! I was inspired by a recent purging of my own collection of mix tapes and the awesome book we just got in "Cassette from My Ex."

Maude Hearts YOU!!

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Well, Stacy and Kelly do too! This year we are celebrating our ninth anniversary. (Crazy, right? I can't believe is has been nine years.) Stop by to pick up a "Maude hearts you" flyer that is good for 15% off a purchase from November 1-15. Get a head start on the impending holidays!

Boo!!

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This fall, we have the biggest, cutest selection of Halloween cards ever!! Pumpkins, bats, cats, skeletons, and even dogs & giraffes.

Sibling Revelry...

2009-09-25T16:54:00.000-05:00

Did you ever want to know more about the Swett sisters

and how we started Paper Doll?

The fine folks at Stationery Trends Magazine were kind enough to feature an article about us in their summer 2009 issue. To read all about it just click here.

The holidays are closer than you think!

2009-09-22T12:28:00.000-05:00

It is never too early to get started on your custom holiday cards. We have so many cool choices this year. Stop in and take a look! (Some of the designers are even offering early order specials through September.)

Tea for Two or Tea for You...

2009-08-16T11:40:00.000-05:00

Oh, Shinzi Katoh, why is everything you design so ridiculously cute!! We just got in these adorable tea pots with two cups and mugs with a little dish for your tea bag or treats.

Momiji Madness

2009-07-09T11:43:00.000-05:00

I am obsessed with these little ladies. Each one holds a secret message inside and comes with a matching button! They each represent a different celebration: birthday girl, lucky, hooray, sister, favourite person, and best friend. (of course "sister" is my favorite! she is the cutie with the heart.)

Dad is Rad!!

2009-06-05T13:07:00.001-05:00

Let pop know he is tops on Father's Day June 21st!!

Community Art Project: Birdhouses

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Coming soon...

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Do Division Street Fest. Come on down May 30 and 31.

Let's hear it for Mom!

2009-04-23T13:22:00.000-05:00

You know I always need to remind you about Mother's Day! Sunday May 10th. Mom needs a great card...and we have 'em! Don't forget your momma.

Spring Cheer

2009-04-08T13:55:00.000-05:00

Jane at Foxy & Winston has a crush on Maude, which inspired her to design this super sweet card!

New from Norway!!

2009-04-01T13:59:00.001-05:00

Come check out the super adorable cards from Darling Clementine!

Spring has sprung...

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Bringing with it, cute little chicks and bunnies!

Time for Love...

2009-01-30T13:59:00.000-06:00

Valentine's Day is February 14th! (yes, boys, it arrives on the same day each year!) So, stop in and get your sweetie, your momma, your pal, your sister, or your secret crush a super-swell valentine.

Hey, thanks!!

2009-01-11T15:31:00.001-06:00

Don't forget to write your thank you notes for all those fabulous holiday gifts you got. (And even for the not-so-fab ones.)

Post-Holiday Blow-out Sale!

2008-12-27T13:14:00.000-06:00

Stop in for the BEST post-holiday deals ever!!! All holiday boxed cards and decor are on sale for only $5!! And the holiday wrap, individual cards, etc. are all half off. Get it while it lasts.