Scrapclub Double Page Layout.

This is the double page layout that I made for Natalie & My scrapclub class last Monday evening. It is made using Sweet Pea papers and various punches! We all had a ball, as usual! Next month we are making a triple slider mini book so why not come and join in! You can find all the info at www.natalieoshea.co.uk. Hopefully see you there!

A much younger Mrs W!!!!

Here you go, as promiced, my fathers day present for Papa Wonka! (No laughing allowed!) He loved it and it now has pride of place where he can se it all the time LOL. That's all from me today, things are a little stressful in the Wonka household! Mr Wonka has the week off to decorate ARGHHHHHHHHH!! Last time he was on solo decorating duty , removing fitted wardrobes, re decorating and fitting new wardrobes it went something like this......... Day One : Wardrobes knocked out with a sledge hammer, forgetting the were attached to the ceiling, half the ceiling came down and we had a skylight to the loft! Day Two: He decided the easiest way for him to get the wardrobe rubbish (and half the ceiling) out into the back garden was to throw it out the back bedroom window......forgetting about the conservatory and garden furniture!!! Yup you guessed it, roof cracked and patio furniture smashed! Day Three: Windows varnished, varnished beautifully, but shut too soon and stuck together so a broken window pain whilst trying to get the window back open! In the end and a few hundred pounds more than expected he did finally make a beautiful job of the bedroom, I'm hoping things will go a little smoother this time, I am scared to come home from work! LOL I'll keep you posted.................

Happy Fathers Day Papa Wonka......a day late I know!

Good morning fellow crafting buddies, I am off to work in a mo so will make this a quick one. This is the card that I made for my Dad for fathers day, I also used the theme of Travel/Holiday from this weeks Penny Black challenge, well I needed one cool cat for one cool Dad:I have used a retired SU paper and yet another of my bargain Caz stamps (I have nearly used them all!). The "Dad" has been done with some of my American Crafts rub ons. I also thought you might like to see what I gave him, I got him a couple of presents. Firstly ever since I brought him some Crocs a couple of years ago he has fallen in love with them! He wears them all summer long but since the arrival of Rosie (Border collie pup) last year they are now some what nibbled! So I have got him a new pair. For his second gift, whilst having a sort out I found an old pic of us in a photo booth, taken when I was about 15, I have had it enlarged and framed it. As much as it pains me to show youI thought you would like a peep of a very young and much lighter Mrs Wonka................you would?..........well you will have to wait until tomorrow.......LOL See you then! xxx

SWU Colour Challenge

Good morning I hope you are all having a lovely weekend, I am off to a family BBQ later for Fathers Day, I hope you are all having fun whatever you are up to. This is my card for the colour challenge: I have used Pixie Pink, More Mustard & Real Red, an interesting combination, not entirely sure it is a successful one. Oh well, we can't always love everything we do. I will pop back tomorrow with a peep at the fathers day card I have made for Papa Wonka, it also doubles up as an entry for the latest Penny Black challenge, I love it when that happens! See ya later alligator...........

Welcome to the world baby Spencer!

Morning all, I mentioned last week that we were off to visit Mr Wonkas best buddies new baby well here is the card that I made for them.I have used "Bashfull Blue" DSP papers along with a pram image from the "Fun & Fastnotes SU stamp set. I have printed the greeting to include the bubbas name and birth date. They loved the card but not as much as I loved squidging the new bubba! He is a real cutie. I am off to Essex today shopping with my best buddy! First stop "The Range" I hope some crafting bits don't accidentally end up in my basket..........lol. I expect we will have a leisurely lunch then pop off to have our nails done! Ohhhhh I love days off! I'll be back soon with some exciting news about how you can grab yourself a crafty bargain or two! x

Happy Birthday Hannah, Penny Black Challenge!

Morning campers, this is my card for one of my best buds birthdays, can you guess her name........lol. I have made it using the Penny Black challenge sketch so will also be entering it into the challenge.I have used one of my bargain Caz Penny Black stamps and teamed it with some of the new "Green at Heart" Basic Grey papers. I have coloured it with watercolour pencils and have used my SU alphabet for the "Hannah". I'm off to work in a bit so will pop back soon. x

Just Desserts!

I thought I would share with you the nummy desserts we had at Mr Wonkas birthday bbq! There was a strawberry & vanilla cream puff made by my own fair hands, an Oreo cheesecake made by friends and a chocolate strawberry cream cake by Mummy Wonka! There was a few of us and we nearly all managed second! YUM YUM PIGS BUM! I'll be back soon, I am currently slaving away over a mag commission using the scrummy new Elzybell stamps................ x

Fox & Friend Class Thursday 17th June 7.30pm

I will be teaching this Jenny Moors "Fox & Friends" class at my house on Thursday evening, I have a couple of spaces left so just email me if you would like to come and join in. You will be making the above class and will be provided with everything you need, maybe even a few choccy biscuits too!!! The cost is only £10, first come first served! I'll be back soon!!!! x

Gift Card Holder Wallet!

I did say I would pop back today with a pic of Nat's prezzie, so here I am, & here it is......... She's off to Monico on Wednesday so I brought her a book token so she could chill by the pool with a good book or two! That's if she can sip cocktails and read at the same time! Am I sounding bitter and jealous..........LOL It matches her card that I blogged yesterday. It opens up and has a little wallet in the middle for you to slip in your gift card!Clever huh!

I can't take the credit though I saw it on a blog and printed the instructions off about 18 months ago, I cut and pasted them into a word doc so can't remember who it was to give credit too so let me know if anyone knows!

Had better dash as I am off to work today! Catch ya later alligator! x

Happy Birthday Natster! (for yesterday!)

Yesterday it was Natalie's birthday and so I thought I would show you the card that I made for her, it had to be SU of course! I'm sure I will spot it on a sample board in the near future! LOLI have used "Bella Bleu" papers with the "Flight of the Butterfly" stamp set. I went through a phase of using this all the time so it was nice to pick it up again! The card is "Bordering Blue" teamed with good old Kraft card & ribbon! Tony Macaroni had a fab birthday and we had a lovely time together. We have more birthday celebrating to do today with a family BBQ so had better go and chop the onions!!!! Have a happy Sunday & i'll be back tomorrow to show you the gift card holder that I made Nat to match her card x

Happy Birthday Tony Macaroni!!!!!!!

Today is Tony Macaroni (aka Mr Wonka's) birthday and this is the card that I have made for him. I have cased it from a card Julie made, she makes delish cards, you can see her cards over at her blog Julies Japes.He loves beer and cricket and I was bored of making cricket cards so here is a beer one for him. I have used "Spiced Cider" papers and the "Cheers to you" stamp set. This is why i LOVE Stampin' Up! everything matched so easily! I am working this morning then we are having a couple of friends round for the evening, then a HUGE family BBQ on Sunday. So lets hope that the weather improves!!! I also want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my SU partner in crime "Natalie" she is 21 again today! I hope you have a nice weekend planned. I'll be back to show you Nat's card tomorrow!

Papertake Weekly Challenge Card

It is Mr Wonkas birthday tomorrow and this is the card that Olive and Arthur have made for him! Hasn't their crafting improved? Not bad for two puddy cats! LOLOlive decided that she would like to use the sketch over at Papertake Weekly for her inspiration and Arthur wanted to use red, white and blue as he is feeling very british this weekend and looking forward to the world cup kick off! The Penny Black stamp is called "Brimming with love" and the paper is from a hostess SU set. I hope you will agree they done a great job ;) Mr Wonka & I are off to visit friends today who have just had a baby boy, I can't wait to get my mitts on little Spencer! I'll pop back tomorrow and show you the card that I have made for Mr Wonka! Have a happy Friday! xxx

Happy Birthday Eloise!

This is a birthday card that I was asked to make for a colleagues daughter. I love love love making children's cards!I have used the "All in the family" set and have coloured it in using Regal Rose and Lavender Lace ink pads. The name had age have been added using the "Schoobook Sefif" alphabet and number stamp sets. The paper is from the SU range "Sweet Always" which unfortunately is now discontinued and the "Eloise" was stamped using the Regal Rose ink pad. I hope that she likes it, she won't be receiving it till the weekend! I am working this afternoon so had better plod back to the craft room and get on with my work! See you soon X

Sketch Saturday Challenge Card!

I did say that I would be back today with another Penny Black card, so here it is:

It is for the Sketch Saturday challenge. I have used there sketch for my inspiration.

The Surfer cat is one of my super bargain stamps from Caz, I love this image and have just the person who I can send this too!

I have used some really old Doodlebug paper and some SU navy card! I have coloured the image using my watercolour pencils and have added a spot of glitter on the sea! The brads are lime sugar coated brads by Doodlebug.

I had better scoot as I have been contacted by a new magazine to do some cards and I want to get them in nice and early!

I'll pop back soon xxx

Penny Black Saturday Challenge "Sorry" Card

Good morning, WOW what a hectic weekend I have had! We had friends to stay and didn't seem to stop all weekend, I need another one to get over this one. Having a job really does play havoc with my social life! LOL This is my card for Penny Black challenge this week. The challenge was to include swirls, or it may have been curls......I'm sure this qualifies though! I have made this for my friend Helen as I was awful and completely forgot her birthday! BAD FRIEND ALERT!!!!! I then forgot to send the belated card so I have now moved onto the sorry card! Sorry Helen! I have used SU red papers and cards and a QK revolution die for my flourishes, the ribbon is white taffeta and the greeting is from a book of American Craft rub ons that have been kicking around my craft room for 100 years! I have got to scoot as I need to get ready for work. I have got another cute Penny Black card to show you tomorrow so see you then! x

Stamp With Us Theme Challenge!

Yeah it's time for another theme challenge over at Stamp With Us! The theme this time is "Get Well" & here is my card.I have used the "Loads of Love" stamp set with "Spiced Cider" papers. The ribbon is kraft taffeta and I have added a little touch of doodling too! I am sporting a rather red face today so will be trying to stay out of the sun! Might be tricky as we are off to a BBQ at Mum & Dads! hey ho! I hope you have a lovely day whatever you are up to! Be back soon xxx

Black & White Wedding Card

I have finally finished my wedding invitation commission! YEAHHHHHHH they are packed and posted and I never want to see another oval diamante buckle for as long as I live! So what was my first job after I finished the 4 million invites???? Yup you guessed it a wedding card! It was for a friend so coudn't say no really! The black & white papers are from the latest "My Minds Eye" collection. I think they are super yummy! I don't have a clue who Martin & Caroline are but they had a super sunny wedding day yesterday! I had better scoot as I have one of my best buddies from Birmingham staying and we are going to have a monster brunch in the garden so I had better get slicing my mushrooms! I hope you all have plans for this glorious day! See you soon xxx

Crate Paper "Paper Doll" Papers Card No 2

First things first...........I'm so excited!!!!!!!! I have just booked to go on my first SU convention. It takes place in November, I missed last years in Germany so I just had to go to this one! I'm really looking forward to a crafty weekend without having to work! I will tell you about it afterwards! As promised here is the second card that I made using the "Paper Doll" papers that I had left over from my commission.

I made this for a friend who has just had a little girl called "Sydney Rose" what a beautiful name, I love it!

I'll be back soon xxx

Crate Paper "Paper Doll" Papers

I think that must have been the quickest bank holiday in history. It really went by in a flash. I was working Saturday morning then the rest of the weekend I was finishing off a wedding invitation order (still not finished!!!!!) If I ever mumble about doing any more wedding stationary please SHOOT me! It has to be the worst craft job in the world! LOL serves me right for making such a complex design! Before I started the invites I had just finished a commission for "Simply Cards & Papercraft" magazine and I used the new "Paper Doll" range by Crate Paper. They have the cutest papers and die cuts in the range I had a few bits left so have made a couple of cards to give you a sneak peek.This is the first one, I have just used both sides of one of the patterned papers and a white card blank. The white strip across the middle has been punched with the SU eyelet punch and the greeting is an old rub on from Natalies shed! I will pop back and show you the other one tomorrow. See you then xxx

Little note book!

Hiya, I thought that you may like to have a little peep at a notebook I made (well covered)for one of our online classes bingo winners.I have used the "Cottage Wall" papers and the new Razzleberry ink & ribbon. I was so annoyed about my wonky B & O, i did use my positioner so not sure what happened! I call it a design feature! LOL Hopefully the winner will like it and the other goodies I have sent! See you soon xxx

Say hello to Molly Moo!

This is one of the classes that I created for the last round of online classes. It is a 12x12 layout with a double slider element on it. The picture is of one of my best friends daughter, Molly. She is such a beautiful little girl and a joy to scrap. This is it with the slider shut: and here it is with the double slider element open! The papers are Pink Flamingo from Stampin' Up! and the title is made with the schoolbook sefif alphabet, which I love! Another short day at work for me today, I might pop down to The Range in Worthing later as I have finally chosen my wallpaper for the feature wall in the lounge! I will show and tell tomorrow!

Yum Yum Pigs Bum!

This is the wallpaper that I have chosen for my feature walls in the lounge. We are starting to redecorate in a couple of weeks and being the most indecisive person in history it does take me a while to make decorating decisions.I was wavering between brown & lime or brown and turquoise. Lime & Chocolate won!I have ordered a carpet in Mocha and we already have a chocolate/Beige sofa so hopefully it will all go in okay. All I need now is come lime accessories and I am done. Give us a few weeks to get it sorted but I will show and tell when we are finished.

Ohhhhhh how exciting!

I am really fortunate to be on the design team for for Papercraft Essentials & this month I am on the cover!!! (there is always a little buzz when I achieve this!) My commission was to use the free stamps that are given away with the mag, a little challenging as they are not my normal style but they are really cute and great to colour in! I'll pop back tomorrow and show you one of my projects from this round of online classes. Have a happy Monday, I have a short day at work today then more work on some super secret projects!

Stamp With Us Sketch Challenge

WOWSER what a scorcher we are having! I had such a lovely day yesterday, a trip to the shops, a catch up with a few friends, a spot of gardening, and a fabby family BBQ. Now onto the latest Stamp With Us challenge, it is a sketch challenge and this is the sketch that we have used for our inspiration: & this is the card that I have made: I have used the "Say it with scallops" stamp set along with the new "Cottage wall" papers. The ribbon is the new Razzleberry polka dot and the flowers are made using the boho blossoms punch. I am pleased how this has turned out even though it is super plain and simple! Sorry I have been missing in action recently, I am settling into my new job but it is all a bit of struggle at the moment fitting everything in. Hopefully things will get a little easier soon! Right I am off now as I am having a scoot round the local boot sale! Ohhhhhh I love a bargain! Have a lovely day and catch up with you soon!

Just because I care........Friday Sketchers Challenge

Good morning everyone, this is a card that I have made for a special friend of mine, she is having a really horrid time at the moment and just wanted to remind her that I am here if she needs anything!

I have followed the sketch over at Friday Sketchers challenge blog. I have used SU's Flight of the Butterfly stamp set with "Tea & Crumpets" papers, I wasn't too keen on these papers but now I have used them a bit they are growing on me. SU papers have a habit of looking fantastic in real life but not the idea book this is certainly one of them! The butterflies are done in So Saffron & Chocolate chip ink, I haven't used the butterflies with this colour combo before and I think I quite like it!

See you all soon.

Driving By With A Birthday Hi! Cute Card Thursday Challenge

Good morning everyone, I thought I would show you the birthday card that I made for my Dads birthday . It also fits in with the Cute Card Thursday Challenge which was to make something for someone special! I think my Dad fits into the special category!

It was actually his birthday in April but I forgot to photo the card so I made him give it back LOL ( I did return it after I had photographed it!).

I have used the SU "Loads of Love" stamp set matched with the schoolbook serif alphabet stamps. The "Dad" is a little wonky but hey ho, he liked it.

Right I had better toodle pip, I am off to work today (still sounds odd saying it!) so had better not be late!

See you soon x

Would you believe it!!!!!

I nearly had the fright of my life whilst gardening, I heard quacking and looked round and saw two ducks on the shed roof!!!! We live in a built up area and this was quite a surprise! The cats didn't know what to do with themselves, I think they fancied duck for dinner.............I grabbed the camera and took a pic to show Mr Wonka as I knew he wouldn't believe Donald & Daisy duck popped by to say hello! Just thought I would share as I know you like to hear snippets of my sometimes random life! See you soon xxx

Penny Black Saturday Challenge 100th Birthday!

I can hardly believe that this is the Penny Black 100th Challenge!!!! Where has the time gone???? This is the one challenge (other than Stamp With Us) that I always try to join in with! This weeks challenge is a sketch challenge and here is the card I have made:

I have used one of my bargain Penny Black stamps that I brought at the second hand sale on Saturday! I love it!

I have used some old Paper Salon papers with some card stock from my stash! The greeting is a SU stamp and I have finished it off with some gems.

I'm up to my eyes in commissions this week and next week but I will try and add some bits here and there!

See you soon xxx

Puddy Cat card!

This is a little notelet that I made for a friend this week, actually I made it for a friends cat!!!! I know, I'm mad as a bag of frogs! I have used a Penny Black cat stamp and teamed it with some SU paper & Really Rust Card. I hope that Bella likes it!! See you soon xxx

Yum Yum Pigs Bum!

These are the super choccy wonkie cupcakes that I made for the craft sale on Saturday! They were vanilla sponge with chocolate frosting, as the title says, yum yum pigs bum! Mr Wonka was very unhappy though as they all went and I didn't even bring one home for him! Opps!

I do take commisions for cupcakes in the local area (West Sussex) so if you have any parties or small gatherings coming up I would be happy to give you a no obligation quote!

I'll be back tomorrow with my Penny Black challenge card, I am really really making an effort to get a few more of the challenges done!

See you tomorrow! xxx

Sale update with pics!

I thought that you might like to see a couple of pics from the second hand craft sale that we held on Saturday.There were so many bargains, Penny black stamps for £1 and cricut cartridges for£5!!!! Everyone managed to grab a bargain! We all had a lovely time even though after a busy morning the afternoon was pretty quiet. As predicted we spent most of our takings buying off each other! My mum was the char lady, here she is next to her "Carole's Cafe" sign! She kept everyone supplied with tea and coffee and with her 9 out of 10 sponge cakes! (She only got 9 out of 10 as she lost a mark for not having more!) She was also selling Mrs Wonka cupcakes which i will share with you all tomorrow. All in all a good day was had by all, so good in fact we are going to do it all again later in the year! I'll keep you posted! Have a happy Monday!

Stamp With Us colour challenge!

It's time for another Stamp With Us challenge, I can't believe how quickly the last 2 weeks have gone! I have finished my training and am now a fully qualified post office clark! I love it and get to stamp and stick all day too! YEAH

This weeks challenge is a colour challenge and this is the pic that we were asked to used for our inspiration & here is the card that I have created:

I couldn't make up my mind if it was a blue of violet hut, I went with blue in the end. I have used SU dotty papers from the hostess pad and a greeting from the "Fun & Fastnotes" stamp set. The star is an SU punch as is the scallop edge! I am having a lazy day today after the craft sale yesterday, I will post some pics tomorrow for you! Have a lovely Sunday!

Papertake Weekly Challenge

It has been a while since I have entered one of the Papertake Weekly challenges. I do love Dawnys sketches so couldn't resist this one!

I have used a really really really old clear set of stamps called "Lazy Days" which is full of cats which is perfect for the special lady I have made this for! (well actually she loves dogs more than cats but I didn't have any dog images!)

We have had more fun and games with the naughty Arthur as he went missing again last week for 3 days! NAUGHTY BOY! He did smell a little of garage so I guess he was locked in one somewhere, I don't think he will ever learn!! The papers are from the SU Flamingo range and the greeting is from the "Fun & Fastnotes" stamp set. The silver brads are SU and the white glitter brads are from my stash. I am off to the craft sale in a bit, I have packed up all my stuff and am waiting for hubby to load the car! All the details are in the previous post so come and say hello if you can! See you soon xxx

Craft Sale Reminder!

Just a quick reminder about the second hand craft sale that is taking place tomorrow we have 12 stalls selling second hand, new and nearly new craft items. Come and grab yourself a bargain!

PLACE: St Francis Church Hall, Balcolme Road, Horley, Surrey

TIME: 10am - 3pm

It is free entry and there will be refreshments available. See you there!

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

Anyone that knows me knows that I am a massive fan of Penny Black stamps, and I love it when I get a chance to join in with the Penny Black Saturday Challenge I have a friend who is having to make some tricky decisions over the next week or so, so I have combined the challenge and made her this to remind her that I am here for her!

I have used kraft card & plum paper, the challenge was to use punches and I have used a circle scallop and two different circle punches so I meet the criteria for this.

I have got 3 commissions on the go at the moment as well as my new part time job so life is keeping me busy busy busy! I will still try to post at least every few days though!

See you soon x

Roll Up Roll Up...................

Just a quick reminder to everyone who is taking part in this round of online classes, I am hosting my live chat and sketch challenge tonight so don't forget to pop in and join in! I may even be giving out some choccy prizes........

See you later! xxx

& We're off..............................

Online classes kicked off last night with our launch party! Monica is posting her 1st project this morning! How exciting!!!! It's still not too late to join in, pop over to stampwithus.blogspot.com for more details! I hope that you are all having a nice bank holiday weekend, we are hoping to have our first BBQ of the year later so lets hope the rain holds off! I will be back soon with some cards! XXX

Super Soccer Cupcakes!

Well I am pleased to announce that my Nephew has developed his own stunning cupcake making skills! These are the ones that he made for his Daddys birthday. They have white icing and green glitter grass and a football topper! I think they are FAB!!! Daddy was over the moon! The glitter also hid quite a few finger marks! Icing is just too tempting for little fingers! LOL See you soon xxx

Final layout show and tell.......

This was my last single page layout for the Scrappers Paradise weekend. It may look super simple (well it is really) but all the flowers and bird were hand cut from a different sheet and added to the scalloped patterned paper. So although simple it was a little time consuming! The papers are from the Sweetpea paper pad again, teamed with felt flowers and a few gems. I hope you have enjoyed my Scrappers Paradise show and tell, I will be adding some cards over the next few days so don't worry I am only a part time scrapper. Scrappers Paradise will be running again next April in Guildford, if you would like some more information please contact Natalie via www.natalieoshea.co.uk. See you soon x

Sweet Pea single page Paradise layout.

This was the first of two single page layouts that made up my final class for Scrappers Paradise. This class was the last of the weekend and was a nice quick and simple layout so that the ladies could have another couple of layouts to add to their weekends work and a few spare minutes after the class to finish off their challenges and start the big pack up! I have used paper from the Sweetpea paper stack, stitched flowers and brown stitched ribbon. I have also added a few of the stitched circles amongst the flowers! I'll see you in the morning with my last layout for the show and tell! See you then xxx

Bella Bleu double page Paradise layout!

This was my second class for the paradise weekend .It was a double page layout using the Bella Bleu paper range and the Vintage Vogue stamp set. I designed it so that it could be flipped round and viewed from all different angles. It is quite feminine but you would only need to change the flowers to stars to make it masculine. I have the morning off this morning so had better scoot off and get some bits done before I go in. I will pop back in the morning with another Paradise layout using the Sweetpea paper pack. See you then! x

Paradise class Sunny Days mini book.

This was my first class that I taught first thing on Saturday morning, it is a triple double slider album designed by Andrea Walford.My word it was a complicated one!

It certainly frazzled a few brains, mine included, it is VERY complicated but we all managed to get it completed. This is how it looks when decorated. This is the back of the album, and this is the inside of the album with the three sections that flip up and down.

Sorry I didn't take a pic with the flaps out!!!! DOH It is made using the "Sunny Days" Simply Scrappin kit which is so bright & funky, I love it! I will be doing this class again at our July scrapclub in Crawley so get in touch if you would like to get more details or would like to come along! I'll be back tomorrow with my double page layout from Saturday afternoon. See you soon xxx