A ONE DAY ONLY **SALE** JUST BECAUSE....

That's right for today only (30th of June 2009) Giggleberry Creations has a SPECIAL DEAL running - FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING on ALL items.
Items are all marked ready for purchase, no need to wait for convo's, private listings or refunds - just go shopping!!!


ENJOY - don't forget to tell your friends... one day only.... the count down starts now!

Things happen in 3's

That's how the saying goes right?? - 'Things happen in 3's'.... well I have proven it in the past week or so. I have been the lucky winner of three separate giveaways from three different blogs that I read often. So I wanted to do a little 'shout out' to say thanks to not only the blogs who hosted the giveaways but to the generous artisans who the giveaways are from.

The first one I won you might have already read about in one of my 'It's Tuesday and I can't wait' posts when I was waiting for it to arrive in he mail. After entering the giveaway on The Aussie Handmade Giveaway blog from The Delicious Collective I won this gorgeous and funky 'Bubble Dress' in a size 2 - just perfect for Milla who is 19 months old! This dress is very sweet with a white long sleeve shirt underneath and a pair of tights for these cooler days.


Giveaway number two was from Kathleen over at Heavenly Handmades blog, Kathleen is the wizz behind Felt Food Creations and also does product reviews for Uncle Toby's. So when a box of Uncle Toby's Fruit Fix bars arrived for 'testing' Kathleen decided to share them out to others - 6 others actually, Yum Yum!!



The latest giveaway I was lucky enough to win was hosted by Sally of Polka Dot Mom blog
It was a $25 gift certificate for a vinyl decal from Quote the Walls! Hooray!! I had such a fun (but tough) time picking the perfect vinyl decal.... I couldn't decide on one for the lounge room, or one for hubby and my bedroom or one for the dining room or kitchen then finally decided on this one for my son's room that I am slowly putting together with a nautical/pirate theme


Thanks to all of the blogs and shops that were giving these fun goodies away!! I LOVE them all!!......... gotta run now though - more giveaways to enter.... lol

A Giggleberry Giveaway!!

Pop on over to Design Dazzle blog and not only will you find decorating ideas to drool over (seriously I spend sooooo much time floating through this blog) but you will also find a Giggleberry Giveaway!!
One lucky entrant, from anywhere in the world, will win this 9 flag 'A Sailor Went to Sea' banner. Made from four complimenting, vintage look nautical fabrics this bunting banner is just perfect for a little sailors bedroom or play area!!




Be sure to enter before July 1st..... but if your not the lucky winner nevermind as there are banners listed in the Giggleberry shop using the same gorgeous fabrics HERE and HERE.

Wishlist Wednesday!

Who doesn't love having their loved ones around them.... even if it's through photos! I love these frames... perfect for having those happy snaps hang in my home with a gorgeous handmade touch!!


Recycled Timber Multi Frame


Sonoita Style Picture Photo Frame


Vinyl Wall Decals Stickers Art Graphics Baroque Picture Frame Collection

Happy Homemaker Monday!

The weather in my neck of the woods:
Today is a gorgeous sunny winter day - stunning!

On the menu for tonight:
Roast Chicken & Veggies

On my To Do List:
Post weekend sales
Mountain of washing

In the craft basket:
Girls crazy quilts
Grosgrain ribbon belts
New bunting set for Milla's room (now she has a new colour scheme)

Looking forward to:
Catching up on sleep - Kids were up and down all night last night zzzzzzzzzz

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
What Me???!!! I Don't Have a Problem!!! - I bet lots of you (like me) can relate to this.

Favorite photo from last week:


We spoilt our little man on the weekend and bought him his very first car.... a walker bouncer. After we finally put it all together we popped him in it and snapped this shot!

Lesson learned the past few days:
The easiest way to get it to rain is to hang out a full load of washing.....

Wishlist Wednesday!

Another list of items I wish for..... no theme, no particular reason I wish for them - I just do!!


Cowboy Robot


Gray Newsboy Hat


Red Eye the Frog - Bookmark


sweet strawberry red with white polka dots - I'd love a bowl of these for the coffee table.

It's Tuesday and I can't wait.....

I know, I know this is a day late (well maybe not depending where in the world you are lol) but I still had to play along because the thing I couldn't wait for yesterday is the same reason I didn't post this..... My internet connection!!! We are on a monthly plan with a cable connection so the speed is great but once we use up our limit the connection slows down sooooooo much! This month we used up our limit so much earlier than usual (all that you tube watching hehehehe) so we have upgraded - Yay! and it started as of midnight last night!!

Oh and the other thing I can't wait for is this gorgeous bubble dress from The Delicious Collective.


I won it from the great new The Aussie Handmade Giveaway blog - Goodie!!

Happy Homemaker Monday!

The weather in my neck of the woods:
Cold winter nights and beautiful sunny winter days!! I LOVE this time of year!

On the menu for tonight:
Good old lamb chops and veggies

On my To Do List:
Post weekend sales
Replenish the packaging bits and pieces for Giggleberry
Post new Giveaway/Review for Kookie blog

In the craft basket:
Girls crazy quilts
Fabric bracelet
Grosgrain ribbon belts

Looking forward to:
Catching up with girlfriends tomorrow.... it's been too long - It's the first time they are meeting Harrison and he's now 3 1/2 months old!!

Homemaking Tip for this week:
Not sure if you can buy these outside Australia but Chux Magic Erasers are THE BEST cleaning aid EVER!!! Crayon and ink coming off walls that easy can only be seen to believed - they really are MAGIC!!!!

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Handmade News - Beautiful Bunting for Baby's Big Day. Hmmmmm I wonder why it's my fav?? lol

Favorite photo from last week:


After Milla's big girl bed arrived last week we have started sleeping Harrison in the cot.... I snapped this photo of Milla talking to Harrison through the cot bars after a snooze late last week.

Lesson learned the past few days:
Don't forget your shopping list when food shopping.... I've doubled up on things i didn't need and forgot things we did need..... Oh well!

Christmas gifts in the making....

Some people think I'm a little crazy other think I'm annoyingly organized but either way I'm having fun doing it.... I have started shopping and making things ready for Christmas gifts!
This is one I had to share... I found an easy tutorial on how to make this gorgeous Playmat HERE. So thanks to paypal and Etsy I bought a yard each of the fun Merryville & Street Stripe fabrics by Michael Miller and got to sewing.... I finished the final bits of hand sewing last night while sitting on the couch with a glass of wine and LOVE how it has turned out!!





It will be packed away now into the secret gift cupboard ready for my little man to tear open at Christmas time!

Handmade News!

Thanks so much to Jen from Seat of My Pants for writing the great article 'Beautiful Bunting for Baby's Big Day' that was posted HERE at the Handmade News blog which is published by Artfire. Jen has written a short and sweet piece about the different types of handmade buntings she has found on Etsy including Giggleberry's bunting banners!
Pop on over to the Handmade News blog to check out this and other great Handmade articles HERE. You'll find the bunting article in the Crafty Kids Department.

'Big girl' bed!

Milla's new 'big girl' bed arrived late yesterday afternoon to a very curious little girl.....


So as soon as Daddy walked in the door from work he and Milla got to work building.....





It had to be tested for durability and safety of course.....


Looks like it passed the test.....


We didn't hear a peep after putting Milla to bed.....




until tiny footprints came into our bedroom first thing this morning!

Wishlist Wednesday!

I really do *heart* NY!! It's such a great city!! and although we are so very far away I have been lucky enough to visit three times in the past three years, falling deeper in love with NYC with each visit. NYC and I have history.... Hubby proposed to me there.... I love having little reminders of the fabulous city around our home... I already have a few but these are on the wishlist and will be added to our NYC collection soon.... paypal willing lol


New York City in Red CAFE MOUNT


Central Park Coaster Set of Five


Along Fifth Avenue

Tummy Time!

Everyday I try to give Harrison a bit of 'Tummy Time' to build up his strength. I lay out a blanket on the rug and pop him on his belly then most of the time Milla and I lay with him and we all have a chat...


I did this just like every other day late last week and after a good play on his tummy Harrison was tired so I picked him up and settled him down for a snooze in the cot. When I came back into the family room Milla was being a good 'mummy' to her teddies and dolls and giving them their 'Tummy Time' turn!

It's Tuesday and I can't wait.....

"It's Tuesday and I can't wait...." for two things this week.....

1: My daughters 'big girl' bed. It was meant to be delivered last week but somehow we were forgotten so I've been promised it's coming tomorrow - Yay! This will make our little house work a bit better as My son is ready to be moved from his bassinet to the cot - awwww my babies are growing up!
2: Merryville fabric coming in the mail so I can get making the fun playmat I found HERE



Check out Buttons by Lou Lou blog for other 'It's Tuesday and I can't wait...... players!!

Happy Homemaker Monday!

On The Menu For Tonight:
Homemade hamburgers.... so easy and sooooooo good!

On My To Do List:
Unpack from being away for long weekend

New Recipe I Tried Last Week:
Not me but hubby made chicken Marsala - Awesome!!

In The Craft Basket:(This list just seems to keep growing - I need to find some time to do them....)
Two of the three 'crazy quilts' I'm making for the kids.... still on the list!
Merryville Playmat
Fabric bangles

Looking Forward To:
My daughters new bed arriving (arrives Wednesday)

Giggle For The Week:
"If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?"

Favourite Blog Post Of The Week (Mine Or Other):
Fabulous Outdoor Chalkboard from The Creative Crate lots of fun and soooo easy to make!

Favourite Photo From Last Week:


We were away for the long weekend at my MIL's on the NSW Coast and took every chance we had to get outside in the gorgeous winter sunshine... we visited the Growers Market on Sunday morning then let the kids run wild on the beach they had a ball and so did Harrison, as you can see, even though he was sitting in the pram and didn't get to have the sand between his toes!

4th of July celebrations are just around the corner!

With exactly one month until the US patriotic celebration, Independence Day of the 4th of July, it's the perfect time to get party planning!!
Here are some finds I came across while floating around.

Gorgeous invites from Tiny Prints that would be just perfect for letting your family and friends know the details of your 4th of July party.



Now for decorating how about these fun patriotic pinwheels from Crossroads Cottage


And of course no party, B.B.Q, cook out, fireworks celebration or summer get together would be complete without a set (or two) of Giggleberry bunting banners! Check out our 4th of July/Patriotic section HERE for our selection of red, white and blue banners that will add the perfect touch to your party!


Be quick as we have a limited amount of patriotic banners and until the 21st of June ALL 4TH OF JULY/PATRIOTIC BANNERS HAVE FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!!! Happy Independence Day!!

Wishlist Wednesday!

Last week I had some of the items I'd love for my sons room so this week I figured I'd show you my choices for my daughters room...... Just last weekend we bought her a 'big girl' bed - no more cot!! So far we have just bought a bed spread that has stripes on one side and polka dots on the other in purple and white.... I'm thinking I'll do her room in purples, lime green and white.....


Retro purple and green circle cushion cover


Michael Miller Fabric - to make a set of bunting flags of course!


Handwoven Green, Purple Rag Rug


Three Print Set of original mixed media paintings - She Believed Series - I know these aren't purple or green but I LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!

It's Tuesday and I can't wait..... to announce the BooBoo Bunting giveaway WINNER!

I know I said i'd announce the winner of the BooBoo Bunting giveaway yesterday but Monday's at my place are a little crazy these days.... and it's only fitting that I make a another BooBoo when it comes to this post anyway!


Without making you all wait any longer I have chosen the winner of this BooBoo Bunting banner...... Melinda from Loopy Lou!
who shared this hilarious booboo;
Ha Ha, where to start??!!
How about my latest! Forgetting to shut the toilet door, only to find my exceptionally active and adventurous 16 month old son standing with both feet in the actual toilet clapping and waving his hands, "hey, look what I can do"!!! Mental note - always shut the toilet door!!

A big thank you to everyone who was brave enough to share your booboo's - it makes me feel a bit better about mine.... they gave hubby and I a good laugh too!

Check out Buttons By Lou Lou blog HERE to see who else is a part of 'It's Tuesday and I can't wait..."

Happy Homemaker Monday!

On The Menu For Tonight:
Smoky Texan Kebabs - (sounds fancy but I have to admit they are store bought lol)

On My To Do List:
Announce BooBoo bunting banner winner!
Complete custom order for a double of an ordered banner
Finish 4th of July bunting banners
Re-arrange my daughters bedroom to make room for her new 'big girl' bed

New Recipe I Tried Last Week:
Sticky Toffee Cake - Thanks Donna Hay!

In The Craft Basket:
Two of the three 'crazy quilts' I'm making for the kids.... still on the list!
Merryville Playmat

Looking Forward To:
Parcels of fabric arriving in the mail - always looking forward to this!!
My daughters new bed arriving

Giggle For The Week:
"Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings".

Favourite Blog Post Of The Week (Mine Or Other):
Merryville Playmat from jcarolinecreative blog. I found this post after looking through Making it fun blog and LOVE it.... I have bought fabric and as soon as it arrives I'll get to making and post pics I promise.

Favourite Photo From Last Week:


Snapped by hubby on the weekend - me and my babies!!

Lesson Learned From Past Few Days:
I have a house under the layer of dust!!! LOL