How can this lovely, quaint, beautiful store get anything less than 5 stars on Yelp? I hope my review can, and will make a big difference on Yelp and on other people. Walked in today around 10:30AM and got a very nice welcome from both their employees Kay and Mary. Right away Kay wanted to know if she could help me find something. I wasn't sure what I really needed, but a few things caught my eye and I grabbed them. Got 2 scented candles in a glass. Both together was $53.98. I also saw couple of heart shaped candies that were so cute, but very expensive. I put them back. They had a lovely, pretty section for Easter. Grabbed a pack of light blue medium size paper plates count of 10. $10.50 and that's all I got on this visit. Paper Source is a good place to get all your arts and crafts fixes. From Stationary, to Wedding Invitations, Cards for any occasions, stuffed animals, stickers, artificial flowers, vases, wrapping papers, scrap books, Gifts/Gift Cards, Office Supplies, Custom Design, knick Knacks and a whole lot more. A very BIG store & a very EXPENSIVE store! Can get a bit dangerous. So watch your wallet. Store was fully stocked, organized, clean and only street parking. No restrooms for their customers. Established in 1984 and still going strong!! read more

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A fun place to browse, though mostly high prices. Definitely has unique gifts, including many adorable Jelly Cat plushies that are very popular. Large selection of heavy paper for fancy gift wrapping or even framing. Most were about $10 each. They had a sale on some cards for custom design, with practically every color imaginable, in their Paper Bar. I liked their book section and bought a children's book. In a back nook are kids' toys and rubber stamps for adults. Service is excellent and friendly. They have a free and premium frequent customer memberships, the latter for $30 a year. AND since Paper Source is affiliated with Barnes & Noble, I know where to use my B&N gift card! read more

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I love Paper Source and was really excited that I stumbled upon this one! The women working here were really helpful and welcoming, and made sure I knew they were there to help. I love looking at the wide selection of things they sell, from cards to crafts to little trinkets. I found a few different packs of stickers that I ended up buying and overall the prices of them were great compared to a lot of other stores, especially for how unique they are. If you want cool craft supplies I recommend Paper Source! read more

Takeaway: Saying "we never sell damaged items" is not realistic, and using that to deny a simple return while leaving it to manager "discretion", with no accountability, is concerning. When discretion is applied this way, it opens the door to unfair judgment and the potential for bias, including racial profiling. Seeing unfavorable reviews with the same theme is confirmation of poor management under Lynn. The manager Lynn, the heavy grey haired lady that the bad reviews are referring to confirms that my experience today isn't isolated. She was unprofessional, dismissive, and unnecessarily confrontational. it felt more like being dealt with by a bully than helped by a manager. Experiences like this show that corporate should be auditing and retraining management. The Studio City location would clearly benefit. I came in with a receipt for a small ceramic item purchased 6 days ago. It was a gift and when I unwrapped it, I discovered it was cracked. What should have been straightforward return turned into a circular and frustrating conversation. I was told that Paper Source never sell damaged items and that everything is inspected before selling, (is that realistic? not possible), yet because they couldn't verify when the damage happened, they refused the exchange/return. How does that make any sense? So I was being denied a return for the exact reason I was making it. No logic. The round and round was mind numbing. It felt intentional and targeted. Confused and frustrated, I asked for the manager, Lynn, the situation escalated. She repeated the same nonsense and she eye rolled, I was talked over, dismissed, and when I told her that I sensed her micro-aggression, I was told to leave, that I was trespassing, and that the police would be called, all over a $16 item. A gift from my step daughter. It was stressful, excessive, and humiliating. It was absolutely surreal to experience such rudeness and gaslighting. Bewildered at what just happened, I checked to ask about exchange policy at Another Paper Source location and without hesitation, immediately said they would accept the return, no issue. Clearly the manager Lynn needs a refresh on the policy. BIG FAIL on the whole Barnes and Noble establishment for letting such an awful and inept person remain in charge of a store. Absolute bully. Shameful read more

Monday morning, 10:28 am. The place has been open for 28 mins. There are 3 people standing around doing nothing. Literally told me it would take two hours to wrap a gift and they couldn't have it done till Wednesday. WOWWWWW MIND BLOWN. What the hell takes two hours to wrap???? What's has really happened to customer service. NONE obviously at this place. Never again! read more

I love paper and mail art. So I make lots of stuff. I thought I'd reviewed PS before. I love their selection of big papers and all the envelopes in every color you could want. They used to have more rubber stamps. But today those shelves were fairly empty. I stop by when I'm out their way. read more

horrible customer service, this one lady has an ATTITUDE. doesn't like her job I guess... the only nice one there is Maria !!! she will go above and beyond. otherwise stay clear if you don't want to be given an attitude for asking about stock. Do better. come in store and ask about a product, they say CALL TO CHECK. I call to check.. she says come in and check yourself. Clowns. - after reading other reviews I see THIS specific woman has been a problem, can they get rid of her? read more

Joanne and Megan (pardon the sp if I got it wrong) were really super kind in helping me get a gift for a date. Their kindness really goes a long way in a time where things are so chaotic in Los Angeles as well as other parts of the world. read more

Get sourced at Paper Source, this stationary, card, gift and more store is located on the Southwest corner of Ventura Blvd and Vantage Avenue across from Starbucks and near a lot of shops and familiar businesses like Salt & Straw, Union Bank, Barnes & Noble, the CVSs and more in the city of Studio City. I stop in once an a while usually for small gift items for friends or fam, but often forget they sell some art supplies, miscellaneous barware items and even a few plants here. It can get a little price competitive, but they do have good deals around holidays for certain things and even back to school sales. I'd say while the price is probably not right (because it's high and marked up compared to places who offer some of what they carry), the quality is crazy right!! Anything you purchase will and does last you. The service is always friendly and the store is immaculate! Parking in the area is a lot of street with limited parking behind them off Vantage in a small lot. read more

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instead of spending your money at this overpriced store, find a local shop and support small businesses! had a bad experience with one particular employee (lady with glasses & silverish hair), who happens to be the manager as well. she kept following me around the store (i'm a POC so i can't help but feel uncomfortable when i'm being followed around while shopping). she gave me attitude when i asked her a question about a product (which i only did so i could give her something to do instead of following me). i saw that she had attitude/was being rude with other customers in the store as well, if the store wants to succeed i would suggest replacing that lady, who clearly needs some customer service training. i've seen multiple reviews about her on here (yikes). i want to note the other employees, the one who greeted me and rang me up were very nice, i hope they are being treated right. read more

My wife wanted to visit this store while we were about to go walk to her face cleaning appointment. We parked across the street at a plaza with a bunch of stores and when my wife saw their windows display she wanted to walk in. This store is a decent size in the corner and have a lot of products to offer. My wife was mostly looking for a graduation card for her friend which she found here. The price is a little higher than other places but it's because it's a small store. They have other stuff as well besides just cards like some puzzle, games, books and etc. read more

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Put a note on your effing front door if beverages aren't allowed in your store! Don't ostracize me when I step through your doors trying to buy $40 stuffed animals, over priced stationary and single sheets of $8 stickers because I have my matcha in hand!!! The customer service here is despicable! I'd say stay away or stop in without a beverage to browse and buy it all somewhere else because giving them a single cent is laughable. I'm not a child, I'm a grown ass woman with a cup, lid and straw the fact I'm not allowed to spend money on useless shit in your store unless I put my matcha down is the most absurd thing I've ever heard in life! If a parent came in with a child eating or drinking - all your garbage is on a shelf and most packaged, so even if he/she had a little spill it wouldn't affect any of your crap. I've been in stores who sell items that cost more than you could wrap your little head around and offered beverages, so kindly get a grip on yourselves! And Thank you, NO! I won't be putting my drink down anywhere to stay in your store to spend my money. If you were passing judgement on the fact I walked in without a handbag on my shoulder since I'm out for a walk, news effing flash I have Apple Pay on my phone and it just so happens I'm capable of purchasing any item in this place should the wild possibility occur, that my matcha damaged anything. Next time you feel inclined to approach a customer with your bs ponder how much revenue your business can lose by mistreating people and ruining their shopping experience. Really bad look on a store that had the potential to be so lovely. This place is ridiculous! Maybe it'll close soon so it can be replaced with a store that's actually kind and appreciative to their customers. Absolutely disgraceful and disgusting behavior. read more

gorgeous store. was helped by a very lovely small blonde woman. she even debated colors with me to help with my project. it wasn't until i was looking through the craft scraps at the craft table. then i hear WHAT ARE YOU MAKING from across the room, and i ask if it's okay to take a few. she says they're intended for the crafts. i say yes i know im a collage artist, i promise to only take a few, and she gives me the most condescending look and says they're intended for the crafts. !?! i was genuinely confused, im autistic idk what she meant truly. so i say do you want me to put them back or no? and again.. she says they're intended for the crafts. So i put them back, bought my $40 worth of paper i needed, walked out the door and immediately sobbed, she ruined my whole day. i didn't get her name but she was a larger white woman with silver hair. i was also wearing the keffiyeh so maybe shes racist because of her i wont ever be coming back, this was my very first time in this store, im really disappointed. read more

Very disappointed to say the least. It is overwhelming to shop here when you are being followed around by an older lady with glasses and told "omg, that looks so heavy, must be exhausting, let me take it to the counter." Definitely felt profiled and ruined my shopping experience. She followed me all around the store as if I was going to steal. It looks like I'm not the only one who's been through this. It's 2025, stop profiling people. Yet, I still bought $200 worth of stuff from them. I do want to thank the younger girl who was working and taking over and asking me if I was okay. Please give this girl a raise, she was so kind! read more

Walked in with friends (we're all brown) to buy a bag or large card to make a protest sign because we came unprepared. White woman with silver hair and bad penciled in eyebrows stopped us, asked what we were doing there, and when we explained she got tight lipped and said "we don't have anything for you here." She then ushered us out and closed the door behind us and stared. Not gonna support a racist shop. Have fun bootlicking read more

TLDR(too long didn't read); expensive, excellent quality stationary and greeting cards. Equivalent of Papyrus brand. Sometimes has sales. I love good quality Thank You and greeting cards. I like mailing them out because it feels more personal than an email or text expressing Thanks or anything quite frankly. I like receiving cards and love to give them even more. My good to brand, Papyrus, filed for bankruptcy. Paper source is the only decent and similar competition. If you like Papyrus and unique cards, come to Paper Source. Hall Mark feels like The Walmart of Cards to me for some reason. They just don't do anything for me. They don't feel unique or special. My dilemma: Hanukkah cards online were too expensive for a set of 10. I needed about 20 and spending 40+ on cards felt silly. They had assortments of Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and the Politically Correct "Happy Holidays" for those uncomfortable with naming holidays. This location has plenty of cards to choose from. The selection of Box Set's of 10 was great. Parking can be tough on the weekends and late evenings. read more

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Remember when you loved hiring Disney trained employees... if customer service is your thing... paper source is the place!!! Send your employees there to shop and watch magic in action!!! Knowledge. Efficiency. Kindness. Every single time!!! BIG THANKS!!! read more

This store is one of my favorite stores and I shop here a lot. I walked in with my friend to the jellycat section. The jellycat I wanted was on the top of the rack so I jumped to get it. Then a staff member named Lin yelled at me and my friend to be respectful. In my opinion she should be the one who needs to be respectful to the customers. read more

This was my first time at Paper Source. The store is so cute. But, when I came to buy a jellycat with my friend, we walked to the jellycat section. The jellycat my friend wanted was on the top of the rack so she did a little hop to get it. Then this staff named Lin yelled at us saying "LADIES! BE RESPECTFUL!" in a very cold and rude tone. I was shocked because usually the staff is very nice. In my opinion, she should be a LOT more POLITE. read more

An absolutely adorable stationery and gift shop. If you like all things paper -- stationery, gift wrap, notebooks, journals, pens, cards, books, calendars -- this is the store for you. There is also no way you can walk in here and not find a gift for someone. The giftwrapping service charge is a bit steep, but well worth it because they wrap gifts so very beautifully. The people who work in the store are very nice and very helpful without being in your face. Easy parking on Cantura St., one block south of Ventura Boulevard. To top it off, the store owner has a pug named Rizzo. As a pug owner myself, I appreciate the fact that I can bring my pug shopping with me at this beautiful little stationery shop. read more

Good service, great selection, on the expensive end but, you can find beautiful items on sale here too.

After dropping lots of money over the course of several years, and more recently, back to back days, in there, yet again, to get more supplies--more paper to wrap the gift--all things I bought from them. They told me I couldn't wrap my own gift using their empty table because they provide the service for $8. I've been spending LOTS of money there for years, and after the rude treatment, I will never go back. This happened on Saturday the 9th of September around 1pm. An obese guy was working there with a heavy set lady. They clearly hated their jobs and loved being obnoxious. If I ran a business, and a repeat customer wanted to spend 5 minutes at an empty table to wrap something with tape and paper bought at the store, I surely would have let them. NEVER GOING BACK.Customer Service is NOT their priority read more

For the second week in a row I have driven out of my way to come to Paper Source and though online and the signage on their door says they should be open, they are closed. I recognize that the pandemic has left us with staffing shortages all over but at the very least please update your online platforms to dictate that you are closed so that I am not wasting gas and time trying to support your business. Also note, I was among 3 other patrons who were severely disappointed in seeing a closure when all indications said this store should be open. If you are wanting to shop at Paper Source try the other location or online because this one won't be open. read more

I had to run in for some last minute shopping. Everything is adorable and odds are you'll find something for just about anyone. I needed some nice holiday wrapping paper and left with a great selection and a bunch of other gifts. Most things are on the pricey (very pricey) side- but you get what you pay for- Top quality and great selection. Also the customer service was phenomenal! The lady helping me at check out was absolutely a delight! (I think her name was Emily?) She answered all my questions and offered more info that might be helpful and made sure my items were handled and packaged carefully. They seem to be following all safety measures, masks worn and are keeping store guests capacity low, they even did a head count while I was there to make sure. It was a pleasure to go in, get what I need and feel safe! Thank you! read more

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I'm an avid craft nerd. It is something I am proud of. Although I'm not that into scrap-booking, a craft store specializing in paper still brings me elevated levels of pleasures. Unfortunately, Paper Source is a prime example of a great concept but with poor execution. Exhibiting scrapbook paper, initiations, rubber stamps, letters/stencils, scissors/like supplies, and other random goodies such as owl aprons and little books; Paper Source has a very esthetically pleasing establishment. Assuredly, you can find anything you need for your craft paper needs here. Plus, Paper Source also features personalized invitation services where you look through a catalog to pick each facet of your invites: paper, font, colors, illustrations, etc. The major downside is the prices. Paper Source is much too expensive with most of the materials also available at far cheaper prices at Michael's. I saw products which I could create by hand (and better) at crazy-high prices. They must have a large overhead. So apparently, you need a large wallet. As for service? This is definitely a place where the other Yelp reviews are spot-on. Paper Source's "pretty" offerings are completely contradicted by its service. I walked into a store with only one other customer and yet there were 3 associates on duty. You would think that they could thus ask if I needed help or at least greet me. Did they? No. The three employees stood around the counter talking/gossiping and never acknowledging me, my boyfriend, or the other customer. Yet, the second it was near closing time, an employee suddenly appears to make sure we know they are about to close. Oh really Mr. Employee? You stood around doing absolutely no work but you are anxious to go home to continue to not do any work? Awesome! Paper Source isn't really worth much but being pretty on the eyes. Overpriced and with crappy service; you are better off going to Michael's. read more

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I went this morning to buy wrapping for a gift I need delivered today. I asked if they offer wrapping, yes they do but refused to wrap for me while I was in the store and I didn't understand why. They have a 24-hr wrap policy... okay I get it but does that really need to be enforced when there are no other patrons, there are two employees, it takes all of a few minutes to do it, and it's not the holidays (which I would understand if it was December and they are very busy). All this is to say Paper Source I think you should revisit your wrapping policy. read more

Easy parking on the street or in the back with GORGEOUS merchandise. I tend to come after a major holiday since there are continuous mark downs during the year. Albeit the prices are a bit high, the goods are beautiful and high end which include Kate Spade and Rifle Co to name a few. I've never had a problem with customer service. To be clear, I've never ordered anything custom, nor have taken any classes (although they look fun). Be sure to join their mailing list to drool over the catalog! read more

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If you want to overpay this is the store for you. Paper Source plays games with its prices -- offering one price for "subscribers," one for "online shoppers" and, if you make the mistake of going to the trouble of getting to the store, another price for you. This is the kind of retailer that helps make profits for Amazon. read more

Went in this store looking for a birthday card for my S/O father, found a cute card but then also a table clearly dedicated to "dad" gifts. I found it really helpful and also funny. I got a cookbook for him as well. Staff was helpful and friendly read more

Worst customer service. Especially Kayla and one certain store manager. Everyone at this location treats your like you are a 5 year old who can't understand English. Don't bother going in there for a return unless you want them to treat you like you just robbed their entire store. This has been going on for years. read more

I was a Karen in Paper Source and I apologize profusely. I was so proud of finally getting there about fifty minutes before the closed to get a piece of skeleton wrapping paper for my boyfriend and waited at the check out while the staff was milling about the store. As someone came to the register to check me out, I began to do some math. "We're actually closed." I strolled in ten minutes after closing. I had become what I hated. I apologized and thanked the cashier for being kind enough to check me out (probably because I wasn't yelling or saying, "Excuse you!"?). I showed him my purse filled with pills thanks to a new chronic pain condition and apologized further which was...weird. Maybe I just felt the beckon of the Karen? A taste of what my future could be? I need to go on some sort of adventure that can cast her out but thank you Paper Source for helping me when I obviously couldn't read a sign to save my life. read more

Paper Source is one of my favorite stores. I wish people didn't email/facebook/skype as much so I'd be able to send proper paper letters. They have beautiful stationary, wrapping paper, cards, gifts, etc here! Customer service is lacking, and unless you're looking for a large purchase (ie wedding menus) it seems to be pretty nonexistent until you get to the register. read more

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I love this store and it's selection. However, I don't think the managers are paying attention to the reviews here. I just had the worst customer service from LAUREN. She was rude, and unhelpful and made me rethink a future purchase in a store I love. When it came to my actual credit card purchase she was talking with a co worker and completely ignoring myself and also another customer who was looking for cards and needed help. I see there was another person that was upset enough to leave a review in March that stated: "Lauren may want to stop gossiping about co workers and focus on her job and customers. Horroble customer service.". I hate to call out a particular sales person, but when it's this bad, it needs attention. Get on this management! read more

Love coming in and looking at all the cool craft and gift ideas. Super nice people that have great ideas. I should shop her more often! read more

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They have NO wedding gift bags! I thought I would splurge and go to The Paper Source. I was so sure they would have a lovely, fancy, beautiful bag to wrap a wedding gift in. The kind of gift bag I would be happy to spend money on, and could never get at a CVS. Well, it turns out, The Paper Source has a very limited and small selection of bags to wrap a present in. I was very disappointed. I couldn't believe they had no wedding gift bags. I approached a female sales person and expressed my dismay since I had specifically driven over there thinking they would have something wonderful. I thought I had possibly missed the wedding/ anniversary section in the store. She was very dismissive of me. She actually said: "sorry you're disappointed-- and have a wonderful weekend! " She called out again, as I was walking toward the door, in her sing-song, "I could care less if you bought anything voice" to have a wonderful weekend! It was so transparently rude and an obvious kiss off. I had to turn on the way out and quietly say "your attitude isn't fooling anyone". I grant you they have some lovely wrapping papers in there and they do a very good job of wrapping gifts, if you want to spend between $30 and $45 for this service. But I can tell you, I will not be back for a very long time, if ever. read more

Omg why haven't I come sooner?!?!? I seriously want EVERYTHING!!! The staff was amazing-answered all our questions and even demonstrated how-to when we asked. I honestly can't with this store!!! SIMPLY AMAZING read more

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This is a nice paper source with a cute store layout and generally helpful employees. It's not the cheapest store to get stationary at, but they also generally always have good deals and stuff on clearance if that tickles your fancy. read more

Paper Source is my go-to place for project inspiration, holiday decor, and last minute gifts! As a designer and party planner (and gift-giving fanatic), I spare no small detail! One of our tricks in home staging is to grab some of the gorgeous textured papers to mount in simple frames for a quick wall art grouping. Recently I brought in a shadow box along with some "gin-themed" postcards we picked up in London to create a special gift for my boyfriend. I explained my vision to one of the employees and she helped my select a beautiful paper for the background. Of course, I couldn't resist selecting some cards and picking up a few fun gift-ie items while I was there! read more

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This store has a great selection of paper but I will say it's extremely overpriced. One sheet of paper costs $6-$7, which could easily be found at MICHAELS or KELLY PAPER at a much more reasonable price. Customer service is lacking and return policy too strict. Certain items are listed as final sale in fine print. It's not worth it to shop here with so many other options out there. I would be a return customer as I will spend the money for certain nice things that come with good service. Unfortunately if the store had just worked with me on returning a couple items, I would be a happy customer, very willing to spend more here in the future. However, upon walking into the store I was unpleasantly approached by Nicole who immediately let me know I couldn't return my items as they are "always" last sale. When I tried to return 4 sheets of paper that I had purchased excess of for wedding invitations, there was absolutely no sympathy or understanding. Rather, Nicole said she had never even seen the prints I bought (2 weeks ago at this location), that they must be from another store, and that maybe I could make a lamp out of the paper since I couldn't return it. If not for her dismissive attitude the interaction could have been much less unsavory. As I mentioned previously - at these prices, it's just not worth it, which is sad because I've bought several items at the Paper Source at the Thousand Oaks Mall in the past couple years. In any customer service job the correlation between price and service needs to be recognized and delivered upon. I would expect this same service that Nicole provided from perhaps a Michael's (although Michael's employees are always very pleasant) or the card section at Vons. This particular store associate really makes me reconsider spending any money with Paper Source in the future. read more

Mimi is awesome! She was so helpful with everything that I needed, and was able to suggest things when I couldn't think of it. I don't know what I would do without her! read more