November is here and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! That’s the day we remember to be thankful. But why do we only take time to be thankful one day out of the year? It’s important to practice gratitude daily because remembering the little things you are thankful for each day gives you a better outlook on life and a more positive attitude. Even on a bad day, looking for a few things that make you happy can turn your frown upside down!
DetailsWe recently interviewed Casey Lynch of Squirrel Tacos to learn more about her incredibly detailed, hand cut paper art that brings the magic of nature into your home!
Read on to learn more about her process and what inspires her designs! She has even used our Cardstock in some of her designs, and we love seeing how she can turn a simple sheet of paper into an intricate work of art!
DetailsAre you working on a project that involves fabric transfers? If you take a look around, you will notice there are a few different types of fabric transfers to choose from. Some common types include heat transfer vinyl, sublimation transfers, and iron-on transfer paper (like ours). Understanding the differences between these types of transfers and the process for applying them will help you achieve the results you are looking for in your finished project! Below we’ve listed some of the key differences and features so you can choose the one that best fits your needs.
DetailsIt’s Employee Spotlight time at Paris! We have an amazing team of talented and dedicated people working for you – our partners, our suppliers, our customers. Their commitment to quality, service, and innovation helps Paris fulfill its promise to always Make it Better!
To help you get to know the people behind the scenes at Paris, we asked our employees some fun questions about them! Here is our Maintenance Supervisor, Bob Fredericks!
DetailsPrint Grows Trees is an educational campaign that uses facts to replace the misconceptions that paper kills trees and causes deforestation. The truth is that more than half of all U.S. forestland is privately owned, so by using paper and forest products you are actually providing income to these landowners, which allows them to continue to grow trees.
DetailsDid you know that Benjamin Franklin was the first paper merchant in America? Or that paper bags were first measured by how many pounds of sugar they held? Here are some fun facts about the paper industry from the American Forest & Paper Association’s (AF&PA) website.
DetailsWhat are you going to be for Halloween this year? With a pack of Fabric Transfers and a little imagination, you can create some awesome DIY Halloween costumes for the whole family! Take a look at some great ideas that inspired us!
DetailsFor every paper product you use, there are real people behind it who are dedicated to taking care of our Nation’s forests. They watch over the forests because they know the ecological, recreational, economic and cultural benefits they provide to nature and society. These forests provide habitats to wildlife, drinking water to more than 180 million people, cleaner air – and they are the backbone of the forest products industry.
DetailsIs paper bad for the environment? Two Sides North America is a global initiative that is busting the myths that lead consumers to believe it is. Their goal is to promote “the sustainability of the Graphic Communications Industry by publicizing the positive steps that the industry is taking to reduce its environmental impact.”
DetailsOctober 18th to 24th is National Forest Products Week! To celebrate our love of trees and all the products that are made from them, we will be sharing posts over the next few days from different sources that not only show the value of forest products in our daily lives, but also debunk the myths that surround the impact these products have on the environment.
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