Paper Source: Hyde Park Village’s Newest Shop for All Things Creative

Paper Source (714 S Village Circle, Tampa, FL 33606), Hyde Park Village‘s newest addition, opens today (Friday, June 19) at 10:00 a.m. Set directly behind the iconic fountain, this is one place you’ll want to put on your must visit list.

From their website, “Paper Source is a premier paperie and gift retailer offering a curated selection of fine papers, custom invitations and announcements, distinctive gifts, quirky greeting cards, gift wrap, paper craft kits, party supplies and personalized stationery and stamps.”

If you love anything related to crafts, stationery, and gifts, this store has got it! Take an afternoon and shop for yourself to get gorgeous journals, gifts, and stationery. The soft lighting and beautiful items as far as the eye can see will draw you into a relaxing maze with something interesting at every turn.

The Perfect Party

Throwing a summer party? There are so many items to choose from…starting with adorable invitation ideas, to plates, glassware, candles, and party decorations.

Aren’t these mini milk jugs and straws so adorable? A plate of cookies and you are ready to throw an after school party!

Gifts

Need a gift idea for a friend or coworker? Paper Source has beautifully designed pillows, mugs, signs, quirky greeting cards, and more.

More than anything, Paper Source has some of the most unique and beautiful papers imaginable. The ever-helpful store associates were very knowledgeable about the background on these papers that hail from around the world. Italian, Japanese, and Indian influences abound among the paper that almost has a fabric-like feel.

Pretty Projects

Think these papers are just to beautiful to wrap a gift? There are ideas to use this gorgeous paper all around the store. I was amazed at the beautiful and unique projects that the store employees can help you plan.

The stamp collection was incredible. Far beyond the typical stamp pad and stamps, Paper Source has some tools that will take stamping to the next level. 

A quick and easy tutorial from Kelly at Paper Source helped me create a glossy embossed stamp in a matter of minutes. She also helped me design an envelope liner that was so easy, but turned into something that would be beautiful for wedding invitations, baby announcements, or party invitations.

Paper Source also offers workshops on various techniques and tools. Their first 2-hour class is being offered on July 18 to create DIY Invitations.

Of course, there are even fun toys and quirky gifts for kids. My daughter had a great time exploring with Paper Source associates ready to answer her every question and show her all the interesting treasure to discover.

Be sure to check Paper Source out the next time you are looking for a unique gift, party supplies, stamps, invitations, and let them know Tampa Bay Moms Blog sent you!

Disclosure: This was a sponsored opportunity for us to preview Paper Source prior to their public grand opening. Several writers on the Tampa Bay Moms Blog team were able to shop and treated to light refreshments. We all unanimously agreed this is a wonderful addition to Hype Park Village!