Olive coming in through the drive through!

You may all remember that Arthur is a very naughty cat! Well Olive has her moments too............ She likes to have her cat treats through the window so we call it her drive through, here is a pic of her coming in through her drive through.

She also walks around all the surfaces knocking things off if she doesn't get her treats quick enough! Naughty Olive!!! LOL

Be back soon with my August Stampin' Up! card class cards.

Craft Extravaganza Make and Take Project

Another quick show and tell today, this is the make and take that I made for Natalie & I's craft extravaganza day.

I have taken a blank coaster and made the insert, this would be fab to personalise for people on other occasions too...........

The penguin is made from the owl & bird punches and the snowflakes are from a discontinued SU stamp set. (slap my wrists!) The greeting is from Contempo Christmas and the glitter is the fantastical Dazzlin Diamonds!

I 'll be back soon with a picture of little Olive!

See you soon xxx

Springtime Vintage Scrapclub Layout

OMG I am such a bad blogger, I seem to start all my posts with that these days! Just a quick one to show you the layout that I made for last months scrapclub.

I have used Springtime Vintage papers, Rose red seam binding, scallop border, butterfly punch and the world famous top note die!

I was really pleased how this came out, if I was doing it for myself I would have actually sewn the page together but 10 people fighting for the sewing machine would have been a bit of a nightmare!

I have a few things to show you over the next few days so I'll be around for a while.

Cupcake Time!

It's been a while since I have had a cupcake show and tell! These are some cakes that I made for a colleagues daughter.

They were vanilla sponge with a chocolate orange frosting! YUM YUM.

Chloe loved them and they lasted a whole 5 minutes at her birthday party!

I'll be back soon. With some pics from Saturdays craft extravaganza!

See you then xxx

Last card from the Penny Black June Class

Morning bloggers, as promised here is the last card that we made at the June Penny Black class.

The bear is now retired but I think you can get a smaller one on one of the clear sets. I have used an EK Success paw border punch and teamed it with some more Echo park papers. The greeting is by Craftwork Cards and I love how they fit the SU label punch.

The July class is on July 28th at 7.30pm and is the "Mad Cow" class! Lots of yummy black, white and pink! I do have a couple of places available on this one so please get in touch if you would like to come along!

Be back soon

Zoe xxx

Penny Black June Class, "We are sailing"

Morning bloggers! Wow the sun is out! What a miserable rainy couple of weeks we have had!

I hope you have had a good weekend, I have had a lovely weekend, teaching at our craft extravaganza on Saturday, (pics to follow later in the week) friends for a BBQ in the evening and a trip to Mum and Dads yesterday! All my favorite things rolled into one!

This is one of the other cards that we made at last weeks class.

I have used a stamp called "Fishing" and teamed it with some Echo Park papers called "Sail boats" and have used a Bazzill Basics greeting rub on.

I'll pop back tomorrow with the last class.

Zoe x

Penny Black June Class, Slider Card.

Hiya blog world! So sorry I have been AWOL, I have been designing and prepping for the craft event at the weekend. I am so looking forward to it, we always have such a lovely time!

I thought I would pop on and show you last months Penny Black cards, I rub Penny Black classes from home once a month and this is one of the cards we made last month:

It is a slider card and this is what it looks like in it's full glory:

These are a little tricky to start with but once you have mastered the technique they really do have the WOW factor!

I have used the "Game On" Penny Black stamp and teamed it with Stampin' Up! "Celebration" papers.

I will pop back soon and show you the other cards we made.

Take care xxx

Saturday July 9th Craft Extravaganza

Stampin' Up! Craft Day *Extravaganza*

Saturday July 9th 10am - 5pm

Gatwick Area - £45

This event is open to both Stampin' Up! Demonstrators and Customers and will run along the same lines as our previous Craft Days. Join Natalie O'Shea and I for three classes, one Make & Take, lunch and get a free raffle ticket too. The cost for the day is £45, includes lots of product to take home with you!!!!

I hope that you can make it as we always have an absolute blast!

More details can be found here

Happy Birthday Mr Wonka & Natalie.........

I thought I had better break my silence, so sorry that I have turned into the worst blogger in history! Today is a very special day it is Mr Wonka's birthday it is also my crafty partner in crime, Natalie's birthday!!!! How spooky that one of my bestest friends and my hubby have birthdays on the same day....... Here is the card that I made for Natalie:

I have used the "Just believe" stamp set and teamed it with Natalie's favorite colours, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizazz and Chocolate Chip. The ribbon is the "Crumb Cake" seam binding, this is my new addiction, I love it!

This is the card for Mr Wonka:

I know I didn't make it but I saw it on Moonpig and just had to have it for him! I do believe I really do have the best husband in Britain .........(most of the time lol) We are having a quiet morning, then a hectic afternoon with friends and family.

I hope you are all having a lovely weekend and I will try my hardest to come back soon......x

Scrapology Card Challenge

I have something very exciting to share with you today. As most of you know I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and I love to spread the word about how FAB the products are as I was really excited to be asked by the lovely Linda to sponsor the new Scrapology card challenge. I decided that I would like to do a sketch challenge with a theme so here's the sketch:

and the theme is "Thanks". Here is the card that I made:

I have used the "Just Believe" stamp set and teamed it with "Woodland Walk" papers. So to be in with a chance to win a Stampin' Up! stamp set pop over to the SCRAPOLOGY and have a read. You will also be able to have a peep at all the DT's stunning creations. Although there is one whiffy sprouty one that isn't so lovely! PMSL I'll get you back you sprout loving weirdo..........xxx

Second Hand Craft Sale This Saturday..........

Just to let you know that I am holding the third "Second Hand Craft Sale" in Horley on Saturday May 7th from 12pm to 3pm. We have 15 sellers, all selling new and used papercraft items! Last time there were Cricut cartridges for £5 and Penny Black stamps for £1, who wouldn't want to come and stock up your already over stocked craft room! There will be "Carole's Cafe" so you can also have a cup of tea and a slice of cake in between your shopping frenzie! You will find us here:

at St Francis Church, Balcombe Road, Horley, Surrey. RH6 8AB. Come and grab yourself a bargain or two!

Flutterby Cupcakes!

I was asked by a friend to make some cakes for her to take to her sisters hen weekend and she wanted something girlie, chocolaty and with a bit of sparkle, this is what I came up with:

They are vanilla sponge with a chocolate frosting, embellished with some sugar butterflies and a pinch of edible glitter to finish off!

The hens were over the moon with them and I have got an extra couple of orders as well! RESULT! The only problem is as I forgot to make an extra one for me to munch on :(

Be back soon

Zoe x

Happy Birthday Theia!

Just a quick one today as I have loads to do today and not enough time to do it all in!

This is a card that I made for one of our friends daughters who was 2 last week.

I have used the "Party this way" stamp set with some "Sweet and Sour" SU paper, this set is so versatile I use it all the time. I have embellished the bunting with some adhesive pearls, if you don't have these yet then you NEED them!

I'll pop back tomorrow with a peek at some cupcakes I recently made for a friend to take on her sisters hen weekend.

Take care, see you soon.

Zoe xxx

Happy Birthday Dad!

Morning, I hope that you all enjoyed your long weekend, I had a lovely lovely time, and feel thoroughly refreshed and ready to go again!

I have just remembered that I didn't show you this card that I made for my Dad, it was his birthday on Good Friday and this is the card that I made for him.

I have used my new "Flower Powered" stamp by Penny black and have teamed it with some "Celebration" SU papers and a Craftwork card circle greeting. The "Dad" has been stamped using the schoolbook serif alphabet and I have used some mini buttons o embellish from the new SU mini catalogue.

I am off to work today so had better get some washing on the line first!

See you soon.

Zoe xxx

So Excited!

Well I'm guessing that my invitation to the event of the decade has got lost in the post! So it looks as though I will be watching it on TV.

I have my flag up ready and can't wait to see her dress and have a good old nose at who's wearing what! I just hope that the day is free from protest and violence! Right I must go and polish my crown and get ready as Mum is coming over to watch it with me as Dad & Mr Wonka would rather watch paint dry!

I hope that you all have a lovely day off, whether that includes the wedding or not!

See you soon xxx

Happy Easter!

Just a quick one to say HAPPY EASTER! I have so far had chocolate for breakfast and elevenses (a buttons egg, my FAVORITE from Mr Wonnka!)and am getting ready to tuck into our traditional turkey & lamb Easter dinner. (although a BBQ may have been easier for Mr Wonka who is in charge!) Easter egg hunt all ready to go and just waiting for friends and family to arrive!

Here's the Easter table all set with Easter crackers, chocolate bunnies and flowers from my Dad. I hope that you have a lovely day, whatever you are up to!

See you soon.

Zoe x

Penny Black March class card number 3!

Morning, ohhhhhh Monday mornings are the WORSE aren't they! I hate them! Oh well I only work a few hours this morning so hopefully it will go quickly!

This is the last card that we made at class, it is a stand up, pop up card. This is the first time that I had made one of these and I really love how easy it is and how effective it looks!

I have used the "Gifts for you" stamp and SU card and ribbon! The greeting is also SU and the flowers are by Prima. (sorry about the fraying ribbon forgot to do a tidy up snip!)

I am off to work, I hope you all have a happy Monday! x

Penny Black March class card number 2!

Morning bloggers this is the second card that we made in class, yesterdays and today's cards were both very simple as the last one was a little more complicated. I normally do it like this as I always make sure that everyone leaves with three finished cards and not lots of bits and bobs that they will never finish!

This one is using the "Prank Call" stamp, I love this one and it always makes me chuckle at the thought of the mice ringing the cat! I have again used SU card stock, Crate paper and a Craftwork Cards greeting.

I had better scoot Mr Wonka is cooking for Mum today, and I am on table laying duty! (as I can't cook anything that isn't a dessert! LOL)

I'll be back tomorrow with the last card from the class. See you then x

Penny Black March class card number 1!

Over the next few days I will be showing you the Penny black cards that I made at my March class.

I have used the PB stamp called "Surprise" and it is one of my faves! I have also used one of Paula Pascual's greeting stamps. I have coloured it in with watercolour pencils and have teamed it with some Crate paper, SU card and SU ribbon.

I'm off to work now (which will be MANIC!) but we are having a tea party later so am looking forward to that and hoping that my morning at work goes quickly!

See you soon, hope you have a lovely weekend! x

Little Olive! & Watch out pranksters about!!!!

Happy April Fools Day! No pranks from me today, but wanted to remind you to watch out for pesky pranksters!

Just a quickly today I just wanted to show you a little pic of little Olive helping me to get ready for our Valentines meal, she is guarding Mr Wonka's present and card and is doing a pretty good job!

Why oh why do cats have to sit on everything!!! Drives me potty!

I'll pop back tomorrow and show you you one of the cards from this months Penny Black class.

See you then x

Happy Birthday box & card for Gill!

As promiced, here I am with the card and box that I made for Gill. Here is the card:

I have used "Love Letters" papers and the "Artistic etchings" stamp set, this is not my usual style but I really love hos this has come out!

This is the box on it's own.

And this is it open: If you have followed me for a while you may remember this post here where I made a box for Gills favorite snack, fig rolls! Well I had to carry on tradition this year and although they were a little heavy they fitted in okay!

I have today off as I don't work Thursdays at the moment, although I am working on a really cool project for Papercraft Essentials so I will be finishing that off today!

Have a happy Thursday! xxx

Happy Birthday card & box for Teresa!

Morning bloggers! We are still having some lovely sunshine here in Sussex, best I make the most of it as I am told it is all over by Wednesday! I mentioned in my last post that it was Gill and Teresa's birthdays last week, I made them both a card and box to match.

I have used the "Playdate" paper range and the "Funky Four" stamp set. This is the close up of the card, aren't the little mushrooms just the cutest!

Here is the box, I'm not sure what the name of the box is called but I learnt how to make it at the lovely Maggie's class last week. (Thanks Mags)

This is the box open with some yummy chocolates inside!

These are a bit of a faff to make but really worth it when you see the end result! I really think they have the wow factor!

I also made the same for Gill but in different papers, I will pop back soon and show you all. I am off to work this afternoon and have an article for Crafts Beautiful to finish before I go so I had better start crafting!!!!!!

See you soon xxx

Teresa & Gills birthday cupcakes!

I didn't win at bingo so I'm still here and not on a luxury cruise!

It was Teresa and Gills birthday last week and as they were both at our scrapclub on Monday night I thought that I had better make cakes.....YUM YUM

These had a vanilla & orange sponge with chocolate frosting and a rice paper daisy on top! Oh and not forgetting some brown chocolatey glitter!

They were gone in a flash so I guess they were okay, I did have one (strictly for research purposes) and I must admit they were LUSH!

I have got the weekend off with Mr Wonka and we are fighting our way into the garden! Wish us luck, we may never reappear from the undergrowth! LOL

Papercraft Essentials Fishy Cards

Just a quick one from me today as I am off to see a friend today to do a spot of shopping and a bit of bingo! I know how to live the high life! LOL

I just wanted to show you some cards I made for a recent Papercraft Essentials commission.

They are not my usual style but it is always nice to pop out of your comfort zone! Although I pop straight back into it! LOL

They are made with a Sharon Duncan printable CD and some SU card stock.

I will pop back soon, I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Z xxx

Waterfall scrapbook layout!

I thought I would show you a scrapbook layout for a change! This is the layout that I created for the February scrapbook club that Natalie & I run once a month. Unfortunately I wasn't well enough to go but Nat held the fort.

It is just like a giant waterfall card but with picture mats on each flip over piece. I have used the "Love Letter" paper range from SU and some black satin ribbon also from SU.

I am off today as I am still working reduced hours, I am busy crafting though as I have a commission for "Papercraft Essentials" to get cracking on! I am really looking forward to these cards, I can't wait to share them with you.

See you soon x

Come and join us!

CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA IN CRAWLEY

Natalie and I invite you to join us for a day of fun and crafting.

We are holding an Extravaganza on Saturday 9th April at Maidenbower Junior School, Harvest Road, Maidenbower, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7RA from 10am to 5pm.

Included in the day is three classes where you will make a variety of papercrafting projects including cards, boxes, bags and more. All supplies except for a basic tool kit will be provided. You will need to bring a trimmer, scissors and plenty of glue. Also included in the cost is a Make and Take project, a light lunch and a raffle ticket for a bumper draw!

The price of the day is £45 and also includes a stamp set that you can take home with you and can be paid by cheque, bank transfer or by Paypal.

The closing date for bookings is TODAY (sorry was supposed to have blogged it last week!)and payment must be received to confirm your place. We look forward to seeing you there.

So if you would like to join us for a day of cutting, sticking and laughter than please contact me at mrswonkas@yahoo.co.uk or Natalie at natalie@oshea26.freeserve.co.uk for more information or to book your place.

January "Crafts Beautiful" magazine cards.

I'm back again! This time I wanted to show you the cards and mini wallet that I made for the January edition of Crafts Beautiful magazine.

I have used the SU stamp set called "Fun and fastnotes" and teamed it with some "crate paper" (sorry can't remember what the range is called!) to make a set of notelets.

The little wallet in the bottom left hand corner fits all the notelets inside and is tied up with a little bow.

I hope that you like them, I had better scoot as I am at work this morning and don't want to be late on my first Monday back!!! I will be back soon with some information on a craft day that I am holding with Natalie O'Shea on 9th April.

See you soon xxx

SHOCK HORROR! I'm back in blog land....

Hiya blog land! How the devil are you all? I am so sorry that I have been missing in action. I have been recovering from my new years eve op. As usual nothing is ever easy where I am concerned and there have been a few unexpected complications! I am pleased to say that I am finally on the mend and finally have the energy to blog again!

As much as I love my little Olive cat, I'm sure you are all fed up reading about her tassel exploits! So here we are, a card that I made for my cousins birthday last week.....

I have combined my two loves, Stampin' Up! and Penny Black! The papers are "Sweet and Sour" by SU and the stamp is called "Primp" by Penny Black. I love the bright colours and was really happy with how this one has turned out, I hope you like it too.

I have still been doing bits and bobs for the magazines, so I will be showing you some over the next week or so as well as sharing with you some exciting things that I've got coming up.

Thank you for not giving up on me and my blog, I really appreciate all my followers and can't wait to get blog hopping again soon!

Missing tassel?!?!?!?

I'm wondering if you would help me solve a bit of a mystery? I brought myself a beautiful table runner in the sales with gorgeous burgundy tassels on the end. I came down the next morning and the tassel was missing.......................... Who do you think may have done it? Olive seems to think if she doesn't look at it then it couldn't possibly have been her! LOL Naughty pusskin.....I have snipped the other one off now so at least they match!

Happy Birthday Oliver!

Just a quicky from me today as I have had my first venture out and about today and I am exhausted!!!!! I just wanted to show you a card that I made for little Oliver who was 1 on Christmas day. I have used the "Party this way" SU stamp set and teamed it with "Celebration" designer papers. I am wishing I had used some nice real red ribbon along the bottom instead of the card strip but it's too late now! I am off for a lay down now. I'll be back soon......honest!

Thanks so Much

Oh my goodness, where is the time going......I can't believe it is the 21st Jan already!!!! You will be pleased to know that this Thank you card was sent out a couple of weeks ago, I'm not that behind! I have used the "Just Believe" stamp set and teamed it with some "Crumb cake" & "Certainly Celery" card and some "Elegant Soiree" designer papers. I have embellished it with the SU adhesive pearls, that I have fallen head over in love with. (If you stand still long enough I will embellish you with one!) I hope that you all have a lovely Friday and an even lovelier weekend! See you soon xxx

For Mum and Dad at Christmas

Morning bloggers, now don't fall over with shock, this is a card that doesn't use an SU or PB stamp!!!!! This stamp was a gift from a very special friend and I had big plans for it over Christmas........you guessed it.....this is the only card I made with it LOL.I have the best Mum & Dad in the world (yes that is a fact, although I may be biased......lol) and always like to make them a special card. I wish the glitter function worked on my camera as this really sparkled and the picture doesn't seem to show you that all the baubles were raised as well. I hope that you liked the little blast back to Christmas, you will be pleased to know that I am all done and dusted with the Christmas show and tell. I will be back with a "Thank You" card tomorrow. Take care! XXX

All in the Family...........

Good morning, good morning, how the devil are you?, good morning, good morning to you! (My mum used to sing that to be every morning when I lived at home) Here is the card I made for Nat for Christmas using SU "All in the Family" stamp set: I have remembered all the family and am really pleased at how it has come out. I made four of these cards in total and they took me a whole day so as much as I love the effect I don't think I will do them for Christmas again! Nearly up to date with the show and tells, I will pop back tomorrow with Mummy & Daddy Wonkas cards. XXX

Loads of Love For Mr Wonka!

Morning bloggers, as promised here is the card that I made for Mr Wonka. Using the now retired SU stamp set "Loads of Love" I was gutted when this retired as it is one of my faves!I have used "Jolly Holiday" papers again teamed with some satin ribbon and a sprinkling of "Dazzlin Diamonds" glitter. I have just been signed off work for another couple of weeks and hope to be up to some crafty projects soon. Only a few more Christmas projects to show you, I will be back tomorrow with by a card I made for my SU partner in crime! See you then xxx

Penny Black Class Card & My Class Information

Morning bloggers, thank you all so much for your lovely comments, they really do mean a lot to me. I often wonder if I am talking to myself in blogland so it is so lovely to know that people do actually read my blog and that I was missed. Before I was missing in action I was going to show and tell my Christmas Penny Black class cards but I sent the cards out for Christmas without taking a picture.....DOH so I will show you the PB cards that I made for the ladies that came along, this is Maggies card: I have used the "Jolly Holiday" papers from SU and teamed it with the PB bauble cat stamp and a Paula Pascual Christmas greeting stamp. I run the classes from home (about 5 mins from Gatwick in Crawley) and up until this year I have had them once a month on a Thursday evening. As from Jan I will now be repeating the class on the Friday morning for my lovely ladies who don't have work commitments. All the Thu evening classes are now fully booked but I do have availability on the morning classes if you would like to come along. Here are the details of the next 3 classes: Fri 28th January - Miss Mimi Class - Using the new Miss Mimi stamps to make cards suitable for Valentine, Easter or Birthday Fri 25th February - Men's cards - Using new PB stamps to create FAB cards for men or boys. Fri 25th March - Very Mice - All occasion cards using PB mouse stamps. All Friday am start at 10.30 am and we finish when we finish................dependent on the amount of time taken up with laughing and tom foolery!!!! LOL (Allow two to two and a half hours) Classes are £10 per person and include refreshments and all materials. Please bring your basic tool kit, adhesives and trimmer with you also. So if you would like to come along then get in touch! We are a friendly bunch and won't bite (unless you have chocolate and aren't sharing! ) lol I'll be back soon with Mr Wonkas Christmas card. Thanks again for all your lovely comments. XXX

Christmas, New Year, and yet another trip to hospital!!!!!

Hiya, where do I start, Happy Christmas & Happy new year! I can't believe that it has been nearly 3 weeks since I have blogged and by golly they have been a busy few weeks! I had a lovely Christmas with Mr Wonka and family and was thoroughly spoilt, I am the proud owner of a new I Phone and it has taken over my life! LOL Christmas was rather cram packed as I had to see everyone as I had to go into hospital for an operation on New Years Eve.

The operation was the ninth (yes ninth!!!) for an existing condition and went as well as can be expected, although it took five hours in recovery to get the pain under control!!!! So I spent new year in a morphine haze surrounded by oxygen, drips and drains! After a few days I was home under the care of a wonderful Mr Wonka and I am now feeling much better, although I will be out of action for a few weeks! So although 2011 didn't start fantastically but I have a feeling it could be the start of something great!!!! So here's hoping for a healthier 2011!!!!

Here are a couple of the flowers I received, along with so many beautiful cards and balloons, thank you so much, I am sooooo fortunate to have such a wonderful family and so many thoughtful friends!

My dad has just dropped me off a new chair for my craft room as the other one was too hard for me after the op so I can finally go and have a little play. Hopefully I will have something to show you soon. In the mean time I will show you my final Chrristmas makes and a couple of other bits over the next few days.

Sorry that this turned into a bit of an essay, I just thought you would all like to know why I had been missing in action. I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas and wish you all a happy, healthy and crafty 2011!!!!

Bee back soon xxx