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!