Author Archives: Angela Palmer

About Angela Palmer

I am married and have three children aged 18 years, 16 years and 12 years. I live on the North Shore in Auckland, New Zealand. I work part time in the school library, teach piano and work part time in my Stampin' Up! business. I am a Christian. I have been making cards for over 20 years. In August 2012 I became a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. I enjoy card making and other paper craft and as a Demonstrator it is wonderful to be able to share this enjoyment with others.

September-December 2024 Mini Catalogue & Scrapbooking Brochure Are Here!

By | 4 September 2024

Today’s the day! The September-December 2024 Mini Catalogue is now live, and it’s packed with fantastic new products. Check them out here. If you would like a PDF of the catalogue, click here. For all you scrapbookers, Stampin’ Up! has released some exciting new scrapbooking products as well. Take a look at them here. Here… Read More: September-December 2024 Mini Catalogue & Scrapbooking Brochure Are Here! »

Cut & Emboss At Once With A Hybrid Embossing Folder!

By | 29 August 2024

Have you seen the new Hybrid Changing Leaves bundle available exclusively through Online Exclusives? While it doesn’t appear in any catalogue, you can find it in the online store. Recently, I made a card featuring this bundle during one of my live sessions, and today, I’m excited to share it with you. One of the… Read More: Cut & Emboss At Once With A Hybrid Embossing Folder! »

Simple Fun Fold Card With Unbounded Beauty DSP

By | 14 August 2024

Today, I’m excited to share a simple fun fold card that I demonstrated in my recent live session. During the live, I used the beautiful Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper, which features the vibrant 2024-2026 In Colors, to create this delightful card. I die-cut one of the larger circles from the Spotlight on Nature die… Read More: Simple Fun Fold Card With Unbounded Beauty DSP »

Inspiring Round We Go Diorama Card from Auckland Extravaganza

By | 31 July 2024

Here is the “Round We Go” Diorama Card that Sylvia Patterson and I taught at our Auckland Extravaganza event on Saturday. The event was an afternoon of crafting where participants had the opportunity to create five unique cards using products from the Annual Catalogue or Online Exclusives. They had a fantastic time crafting together and… Read More: Inspiring Round We Go Diorama Card from Auckland Extravaganza »

Spot the Difference: Thoughtful Journey Suite Cards

By | 21 July 2024

Here are two very similar cards made using the thoughtful journey Suite. They feature the Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper [DSP] and the Thoughtful Wishes bundle – a stamp and die set. There’s only a subtle difference between the two cards. Can you spot it? The stamped and die-cut images on the card on the… Read More: Spot the Difference: Thoughtful Journey Suite Cards »

Quick & Easy Note Cards with Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper

By | 20 July 2024

Creating beautiful cards doesn’t have to be complicated. This month at Coffee and Cards, we made some quick and easy note cards featuring the stunning Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper. These papers alone can create captivating cards with minimal effort. To make these cards, I cut a piece of 6” x 6” DSP in half,… Read More: Quick & Easy Note Cards with Thoughtful Journey Designer Series… »

Monochromatic 2024-2026 In Color Cards with Layered Florals

By | 17 July 2024

Here are some beautiful monochromatic 2024-2026 In Color cards featuring the Layered Florals embossing folder for the background. These cards also showcase various In Color products, including cardstock, Designer Series Paper (DSP), ribbon, and Shimmer Gems. I made these cards last month for my In Color Club participants. Each month, they receive a handmade card… Read More: Monochromatic 2024-2026 In Color Cards with Layered Florals »

How To Colour with Watercolor Pencils: Blender Pens verses Water Painters

By | 11 July 2024

Today I am sharing how to colour with Watercolor Pencils. I have used two different ways to colour with the pencils. The important thing to remember when you colour with Watercolor Pencils is to use StazOn ink so the ink doesn’t run, bleed, or blend into the colouring. StazOn is a permanent ink, so after… Read More: How To Colour with Watercolor Pencils: Blender Pens verses Water… »

Kids School Holiday Card Kit Class With Panda Friends Card Kit

By | 28 June 2024

The Kids’ School Holiday Card Kit Class is a fantastic opportunity for your child to be creative and have fun during the holidays. We will be using the Panda Friends Card Kit, along with some extra crafting supplies like stamps, ink, and punches, allowing the children to create alternative greetings such as “Happy Birthday”, “Thanks”, etc. for their… Read More: Kids School Holiday Card Kit Class With Panda Friends Card… »