Greenstar Paperie

5226 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, United States

Greenstar Paperie
About the Company

Hello and Welcome to Greenstar Paperie, where expert, award-winning design meets rich ink and fine paper. Our charming studio is located in Downtown Downers Grove. Greeting cards, personalized stationery, note pads, gift boxes, holiday goodness.

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Review №1

My absolute favorite store for hostess gifts! I can walk in knowing I'll be in and out with the perfect gift every time!

Published 5 months ago

Review №2

Lynda is the absolute best!! I used Greenstar for everything wedding related. Lynda helped with our save the dates, wedding invites, ceremony brochures, bridesmaid boxes, seating cards….the list goes on and on! Her quality of work and attention to detail is unmatched and gave me peace of mind throughout the entire wedding process. 5 stars doesn’t even do her justice. I recommend Greenstar and Lynda to anyone, you will not be disappointed!! Thank you for everything!!

Published 5 months ago

Review №3

Greenstar Paperie On Main Street in Downers Grove is a treasure to our community. It has a wonderful collection of clever cards, entertaining accessories and excellent seasonal hostess gifts. In addition the owner, Linda, is a practical and creative guide for event planning and custom invitations. She is talented and a wonderful problem solver. Linda quickly created personal labels for an upcoming baby shower. They were perfect! I highly recommend Greenstar Paperie (west side of Main & just south of Grove).
Don't forget to support amazing local businesses.

Published 7 months ago

Review №4

This place is so great if I could rate more than 5 stars I would,I walked in the rain to come her obvi.also if ur a swiftie come here for sure.

Published a year ago

Review №5

This place is such a vibe!!!!!! I absolutely love everything in this store and I especially love the swiftie merchandise!!!! I walked in the rain just to come here and it was totally worth it!

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Review №7

Talk about a creative wizard with fonts, graphics, design, and presentation! Full package here! Stunning shop and a beautiful asset to Downtown Downers Grove. 😍

Published 2 years ago

Review №8

So grateful to Lynda and her beautiful Greenstar Paperie business in Downers Grove! I’ve placed two orders in the past month, and have been thrilled with the printed cards and stationery! Lynda was tremendously helpful in choosing embellishments and wording for the cards. The icing on the cake was how beautifully she packaged the finished product❤️
I will be a return customer for sure❣️

Published 2 years ago

Review №9

This is everything I want a stationery shop to be. Great selection of cards, gorgeous office supplies, always ready with gifts for the season (whether it's back to school, teacher appreciation, 4th of July, Christmas, etc). The woman who owns Greenstar (Lynda) has flawless taste, does beautiful gift wrapping, and is immensely helpful.

Published 2 years ago

Review №10

We love Greenstar Paperie and worked with Lynda for all our wedding printed goods (July 2023). Lynda was so fun to work with - I genuinely looked forward to each interaction and she always infused a healthy dose of humor into the process! She was skilled at taking our non-technical ideas/asks and translating them into a beautiful, cohesive vision that uniquely captured the summery yet sophisticated vibes we wanted for the weekeend. We greatly appreciated her patience and flexibility with our many questions (including working with a custom crest I had designed). We LOVED how everything turned out and we received so many compliments on the invitations and various other printed items. We were in expert hands and truly trusted her recommendations/guidance.

Published 2 years ago

Review №11

Lynda is AMAZING! I was referred to her by a mutual friend to design and print my wedding invitations, but she ultimately ended up designing not only the wedding invites, but our menus, seating chart, favor tags, signs etc. I gave her a few pics of my ideas and told her what I was looking for and she made made my vision a reality and then some! She's easy to work with, provides lots of suggestions and guidance, and the quality of the prints were worth every penny. I am beyond happy with everything she did for us. Five stars isn't enough to show my appreciation!! Thank you, Lynda!!!!

Published 2 years ago

Review №12

OMG - My New Happy Place to Shop! How did I not know this gem was in my neck of the woods?!?! Beautifully, unique items in a beautiful space with an equally beautiful owner. Love! Love! Love! Check’em out!

Published 2 years ago

Review №13

My favorite little Downtown Dowers Grove shop! Lynda is so creative and awesome to work with. Fantastic selection of perfectly curated merchandise. Love stopping in here to shop!

Published 3 years ago

Review №14

Lynda is exactly who you want guiding you through the process for wedding invitations. She is creative, thorough, understanding, and personable. Our invitations were gorgeous! Look no further!

Published 3 years ago

Review №15

Love to support local businesses and Lynda is the best. She did a beautiful job for my mom's programs. Everyone complimented on them and can't wait for next event and will be back to order personalized stationery.

Published 3 years ago

Review №16

Published 3 years ago

Review №17

The best hidden gem in Downtown Downers! Greenstar Paperie is my new favorite spot in town. You can’t help but feel immediately energized and inspired the second you step inside. So many adorable paper goods, custom stationary and perfectly curated gifts! It’s been my go-to for personalized gifts for family and friends- and it does not disappoint! Everyone has loved what they’ve received. The experience of being inside the store is only made better by chatting with the owner, Lynda! No matter what (amazing!!!) project she is working on she always finds time to stop and chat— feels like connecting with an old friend! Wish there were more than 5 stars to give because I couldn’t recommend Lynda or her work anymore!

Published 3 years ago

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Published 3 years ago

Review №19

Greenstar is the perfect addition to Downers Grove and the western suburbs! My go to for all things paper, stationary, greeting cards and gifts for friends, family and mostly myself. Highly recommend!

Published 3 years ago

Review №20

Wonderful experience. Linda has a delightful can do spirit, attention to detail and follow through. My bridal shower invitations were designed, proofed and printed including envelopes in just over a week. Super service.

Published 3 years ago

Review №21

Pretty shop with pretty displays. Owner is an artist and very enthusiastic about her designs and helping me. I can’t wait for an excuse to go back.

Published 3 years ago

Review №22

I love my new Liberty gel pen. The kicker is that it looks and feels like my favorite fountain pen. This pen feels so elegant in my hand and the blue is a perfect color! I know I'm gushing about this pen, but it's fabulous!!!

Published 3 years ago

Review №23

Published 3 years ago

Review №24

Lynda is a joy to work with and simply put is there best! Everything I've ordered from her has exceeded expectations and stunned the receiver. Her Santa letter kit has become a tradition that I will treasure for years to come!

Published 3 years ago

Review №25

Lynda is wonderful to work with! We absolutely loved our save the dates and wedding invitations for our wedding day. I gave Lynda my vision for what I was looking for, and like many of my clients who have worked with her in the past, I love what she created! Thank you so much!

Published 3 years ago

Review №26

Lynda did an AMAZING job making our wedding invitations, escort cards, AND thank you notes! She absolutely nailed the style we were looking for! Lynda is very responsive and wonderful to work with!!

Published 4 years ago

Review №27

Lynda is the BEST! Her designs are the cutest/most fun. She is quick to reply. If you want amazing, adorable, unique, memorable invites or gifts GO HERE NOW!!!!!!! Seriously - stop shopping around on Etsy - get to Greenstar!

Published 4 years ago

Review №28

I used Greenstar for several events to create beautiful invitations for my bridal shower and rehearsal dinner, print custom cocktail napkins, design gorgeous hotel welcome boxes, and create fun surprise party invitations! I cannot recommend Greenstar enough--Lynda is an expert at what she does and a true artist! Any changes that needed to be made, she was able to customize every detail to meet my vision! For every event, I get the most compliments on Lynda's products! They truly make my event unique and are the perfect touch!

Published 4 years ago

Review №29

Lynda at the Greenstar Paperie, was such a joy to collaborate with! Lynda was a breath of fresh air in the “new normal” of businesses struggling to fulfill customer needs. She had amazing examples of her previous work and went above and beyond to make our experience effortless. We will absolutely be back for our paper needs in the future!

Published 4 years ago

Review №30

Wow! I have stationary fever and I happened to have found the cutest boutique in Downers Grove that will fix it! This unique boutique will cater to every stationary addict out there or if you have no clue what to do, never fear, they will take care of you! The owner is very responsive, creative, and offers a wide variety of paper to cater to your needs. This is a must stop and if you aren’t in the area, they are just a click away! I’m hooked! ❤️

Published 4 years ago

Review №31

I purchased this monogram pouch with notepad and pens for a holiday gift. The receiver sent me all of these awesome pics. It came out better than expected! Gorgeous pouch, clever notepad, and the pens were an awesome touch! Super quick shipping and great customer service. The process was so easy and professional. Greenstar Paperie has become my go-to for gift giving!

Published 4 years ago

Review №32

Picked up some festive goodies to drop in the mail and was so very impressed. The shop was decorated so adorably and they had everything you could possibly need for the holiday cards and gift giving.. Just wish my kids were younger for the letters to Santa!
With the wedding invite shift of 2020, the owner Lynda has really made this a destination for all paper needs. Will certainly be going back for personalize stationary!

Published 4 years ago

Review №33

Greenstar Paperie is the cutest greeting card and stationery store in Downers Grove. The owner, Lynda, makes adorable seasonal greeting cards with modern, fun designs that she offers as either single cards or in bulk sets. She also carries personalized stationery, notecards, and other paper goods. She is the most talented designer and is always willing to go above and beyond to make her clients and customers happy. If you’re not local to Downers Grove, she has an Etsy shop and will quickly ship to anywhere in the country. Nowadays sending a handwritten note to someone is a simple way to make someone’s day a little bit brighter. By shopping at Greenstar Paperie, you can spread happiness and support an independent, woman-owned business all at the same time!

Published 4 years ago

Review №34

Lynda has the most adorable, creative and fun stationary, cards and invitations! I just picked up my Christmas cards yesterday and I cannot wait to send them out to my friends and family!

Published 4 years ago

Review №35

Linda was so easy to work with. She is very knowledgeable and made great suggestions. The cards came out beautiful and the cost not extravagant!!!

Published 5 years ago

Review №36

I've had the honor of working with Lynda over a number of years on a variety of projects. Time and again she flexes her graphic design wizardry in my direction, and I'm grateful for it each time. Her knowledge is simultaneously old-fashioned & current-to-tomorrow. Her listening/translations skills are honed & steeped in patience (she processes faster than 99.9% of humans). Paper and electronic. Personal and professional. Design and words. Precision and play. I highly recommend working with Greenstar Paperie, and I suspect Lynda's honest effervescence will convert you into a fan, as well.

Published 6 years ago

Review №37

My husband and I worked with Lynda at Greenstar Paperie for our February 2019 wedding and could not be happier with our decision! Lynda helped make our save the date and wedding invitation dreams come to life! Our first interaction with Lynda was over the phone to create our save the dates. She was patient with us, was in constant communication & helped create the perfect save the dates for our Chicago winter wedding! After seeing the work she created, we knew we were in the perfect place for our invitation suites! We met with Lynda in her adorable studio to discuss our invitation dreams. She listened to us and gave her professional input where needed. We are still receiving compliments on the elegance and class of our invitation suites! I am a perfectionist and I could not be more thankful for Lynda’s constant communication and “tweaks” until our suite was EXACTLY what we were looking for! Lynda’s work is spectacular and we are forever grateful that we chose her to be a part of our wedding day! We look forward to working together in the many more exciting chapters of life and will continue referring her to our family and friends looking to hire the perfect invitation designer. Thank you, Lynda! You are one in a million!! XO- Jordan and Caitlin

Published 6 years ago

Review №38

Greenstar Paperie literally knocks it out of the park everytime! Every one LOVES the Save the Date for our event in November!!!!! Brilliant! Thank you for being our ROCKSTAR!

Published 6 years ago

Review №39

I highly recommend Lynda to anyone wanting beautiful paper goods. Wedding invites, thank you notes, stationary, Lynda can create it all! Recommended to my fiancé and me by our wedding planner, You Name It Events, we knew we had to work with Lynda within minutes of meeting her at our wedding invitation consultation. She is vibrant, fun, professional, and honest—not only qualities that I admire but also desperately needed when planning our wedding.

Without me fully knowing how to convey my invite vision, Lynda “got it” right away. She took my random mumblings about how much “I love sparkly things but still want elegance” and designed the PERFECT invitation. I couldn’t dream of anything better. It was exactly what we wanted, and the whole process from start to finish was enjoyable and smooth. Lynda worked quickly and even went above and beyond to hunt down an out-of-stock item that she knew we had our hearts set on. Her passion for her talent, her business, and her love for paper goods shines through, and I definitely would recommend her to everyone.

Published 6 years ago

Review №40

Lynda designed creative, fresh and timely products for two weddings in in our family in 2017. Each wedding had its own style and Lynda captured each beautifully in all the products she created, from Rehearsal Dinner Invitations, Wedding Suite, Ceremony Program, Table Number Cards, Post Wedding Brunch invitations and Christmas cards highlighting these family events. She is a great listener and designs products that exceed your expectations. We had very productive in-person meetings with her and accomplished much via e-mail. She is truly committed to customer service in every aspect of her business. I highly recommend Greenstar Paperie for all your graphic design needs.

Published 7 years ago

Review №41

I met Lynda at a bridal expo and immediately was drawn to her energy and knowledge of paper, ink and graphics. She designed our whole wedding suite and kept our theme of "cozy romantic" throughout all of the creations. Lynda was very easy to work with and has a true talent for creating your perfect invitation. We have continued to work with Lynda to design thank you cards and Christmas cards. She is an artist and you will be awed at how she can take your ideas and make them happen on paper.

Published 7 years ago

Review №42

Where do I even begin to compliment Greenstar paperie on helping make every single one of my wedding paper dreams come to life. Lynda is so great to work with and is so talented. She is very knowledgable on all things wedding and I could not be more grateful for her help in making our wedding perfect!

Published 7 years ago

Review №43

Fabulous and Professional. Greenstar worked with me on a very short timeline for wedding invitations, and they were absolutely gorgeous and high quality. I was thrilled with the outcome and will use Greenstar again.

Published 8 years ago

Review №44

Excellent service, excellent quality, affordable and fast.

I needed invitations for a 40th birthday and I didn't like any of the pre-made, generic types typically found online or in party shops. Even "traditional" stationery stores like Papyrus and Paper Source only offered very basic templates without a lot of room for creative freedom. The other end of the spectrum were independent custom stationery shops focusing mainly on wedding invitations who required a $2,000 minimum order and needed 6-8 weeks for production.

Amidst frustrations while scouring the internet for someone to create and print something NOT wedding related, I happened upon Greenstar Paperie. Lynda was a dream to work with because she is responsive, listens to what you are looking for, and wastes no time putting ideas together. Even though my order was on the smaller size, no detail was spared, the invitations ended up being more gorgeous than I had hoped for, and I never felt like my business was ever pushed to the side for the larger clients.

Lynda is an exceptionally talented artist, who is also friendly, personable and professional. I would definitely recommend her services to any of my friends and family.

Published 9 years ago

Review №45

Lynda makes the logistics of invitations FUN! I have had the pleasure of working with Lynda for five different events - from weddings, couples showers, bridal showers, Christmas cards - she has created winners every time.
Her design process provides all the space you want/need for input, feedback and edits. Most important is her limitless well of creativity and attention to DETAIL! Each product she has created fits the unique personality and style of the event/purpose. I highly recommend this creative professional for any graphic design project you are considering.

Published 9 years ago

Review №46

My twin daughters both were married within the last year. Coordinating all of our printing needs was incredibly easy thanks to Lynda. She had so many creative suggestions for bridal shower invitations, wedding invitations, programs and even a large seating assignment board to be placed on an easel at the reception. All of the items tied in with each other, yet each was unique. Lynda is so easy to work with and very knowledgable. Everything was ready on time (even earlier than promised) and done without error. I HIGHLY recommend Greenstar Paperie!

Published 10 years ago

Review №47

I had no idea what to expect when I met with Lynda to discuss branding for my small business. First off, I liked her right away. She has a warm and friendly way about her that makes everyone feel at ease. She's very fun and personable, I felt as though I was meeting with friend. It's really something to see someone be the best at what they do. That's Lynda. Her creativity and passion for her craft is amazing. She is great at taking your ideas as inspiration and then using her knowledge and creativity to come up with a final product that feels like you. I really feel that my business has been elevated by what Lynda created. As a small business owner, it's so important to make a good first impression. I finally feel like the impression I'm making now is the one I was trying to make all along, I just needed a boost. Along with my business goals, she's also creating some personalized goodies for a friend's birthday celebration. I love knowing that whether I need something for my business or for a one-of-a-kind dinner party invite, the final outcome will be on another level. It will be something unique and incredibly special. It will have a thread of who I am running through it, but turned on it's head and brought to RAZZLE DAZZLE level because of Lynda's artistic and creative mind. Thanks, Greenstar Paperie!!!!! You're the best.

Published 10 years ago

Review №48

Lynda has provided me with some graphic design services for my website. She is a creative genius and her invitations are AMAZING! Highly recommend!

Published 11 years ago

Company information
  • 4 photos
  • 48 reviews
  • 5.0 rating
  • Phone: +1 630-216-9830
  • Website: http://www.greenstarpaperie.com/
  • Address: 5226 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, United States
  • Coordinates: 41.791778799999996, -88.01035619999999
Categories
  • Greeting card shop
  • Gift shop
  • Graphic designer
  • Invitation printing service
Working hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM–5 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM–5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM–5 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM
  • Sunday: 12–4 PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-owned: Yes
  • Small Business: Yes
Service options
  • Kerbside pickup: Yes
  • In-store pick-up: Yes
  • In-store shopping: Yes
  • On-site services: Yes
  • Delivery: Yes
  • Same-day delivery: Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
Planning
  • Appointment required: Yes
  • Quick visit: Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards: Yes