Since so many DIY projects out there that call for decorative paper, we'd like to stock up on a bunch we love just to have handy for weekend projects. Paper Source is the best place we've found in San Francisco so far for a wide selection of paper (and really, the name says it all). Our imagination runs wild when we go in, thinking of all the ways we could use their products to spruce up our place.
Paper Source
1925 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415.409.7710
San Francisco, CA 94115
415.409.7710
The staff seems very helpful and informative, and they have an area in-store for working on crafting projects. All in all a great source of inspiration and a fun place to spend a few hours putting a project together. 
If you don't live near a Paper Source store, make sure to check out the website, which has a large selection of craft supplies and a how-to section with some fun ideas.
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Yeah, I love Paper Source too. They have lots of great and very unique stuff, but they are just way too expensive...
view cojaclynsy's profile
So glad to see paper source on here! There's also one in Chicago.
view jesscon0202's profile
I cannot go into this store without going crazy and grabbing everything off the shelves.
view spaceagemouse's profile
Paper Source - it's addictive.
view Lizzy's profile
Another good online source is Mr. French. I had a book making class a year ago, and they were a great resource for paper.
view crittercub's profile
Ugh. My fiance has bought way too much stuff for the wedding from the bevhills location. It's ridiculously overpriced. especially since she's designed better thank you cards, invites, and such herself. i don't like this place at all. boo. want my money back. (can you tell i'm the bitter husband to be seeing his savings go bye bye on the wedding.? :P )
view mscot's profile
yep, mscot, if i ever get married, my lucky guests will be getting evites. :D
this stuff IS way too expensive for what youre actually getting, but its cute.
view bethanylemony's profile
I love Paper Source! The paper color/pattern selection and the quality of the paper all make me so happy.
view wig3000's profile
i use sheets of their decorative paper and bookcloth to put in frames and then "float" prints over that. its amazingly cheap and looks a lot cooler than matting.
see:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goodnightdean/2295043965/in/set-72157602049104188/
view my little apartment's profile
yea paper source is great, but their prices are crazy!
view jenniejenjen's profile
I think they have gocco paper here. yay! This is were I get all of my profane letterpress birthday cards for friends.
view domicilehouse.wordpress.com's profile
(Disclaimer: I'm a former employee)
I used to love PaperSource - way back when. But the PaperSource I remember was very focused towards artists, bookbinders, and designers - and less about cheap tchotchkes. I still shop there if I need something specific - but over the years their selection of large sheets of unusual papers has waned and become the same standards you see everywhere. While their art paper selection has been shrinking the little gee-gaw selection exploded, as did lots of pre-packaged stuff that is, as posted above, expensive and generic. You used to be able to find specific bookbinding tools and materials, now you get pre-cut bookboard in one thickness, pre-sewn journal blanks, and more little knick-knacks. Their prices are about standard for a lot of the art papers, which means you can find other sources that have bigger selections. Sad :(
view Modfan's profile
I think of Paper Source like most of retail: like going to a museum of contemporary artifacts. I get to ogle and enjoy, but I don't have to use my money or fill up my tiny apartment!
view Lizzy's profile
I love Papersource! My body temperature rises whenever I have to make the trip!!!
view PlanItGirl's profile
I've had to avoid 4th street location because when i go in there i walk out broke.
too expensive, but im addicted, so i am recovering by staying away.
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