I'm Impressed, Mathilda!!

Wow! That is the best way to describe my experience at Mathilda's Market today. Held at the stunning St Ignatius' College, Riverview. Inside the main hall I was impressed form the minute I spotted the kiddie petting farm and jumping castle out the front.


I have been meaning to visit a Mathilda's Market for a while now and since there are only three held a year I decided it was time to get off my but and check it out so I took my two little ones and was blown away at the gorgeous and quality kids items for sale and the HUGE amount of shoppers.
From clothing to toys, party ideas to art works and even yummy gourmet cupcakes there was bound to be something for absolutely every child, parent or grandparents taste.
I walked away with a few finds. A funky nappy cover from Barefoot Babies for Harrison made from a trucks and cars fabric that has been put away for a Christmas gift and will be perfect in summer when it's too hot to wear anything but a nappy. Even better, it was in their 'bargain bin' so I saved a few $$$. The find of the day though was my new fabulous 'b.box'. Such a great idea - I LOVE it!!


I could have gone bananas shopping but controlled myself (Hubby is grateful, lol) but I did a few more laps of the hall for a bit of 'research' and have now applied to have a stall at the next Mathilda's Market in Sydney, which is in November. Fingers crossed Giggleberry Creations is lucky enough to be picked as one of the stalls.... I'll let you know.

For those of you not in Sydney there are Mathilda's Markets in Brisbane, Perth, Canberra and Melbourne too.

SWAPAPALOOZA!!

I Just signed up to my first ever Craft Swap - THE MEGA-GIANT GLOBAL MIX CD AND CRAFT SWAPAPALOOZA, THE SEQUEL, THE SWAPAPALOOZA STRIKES BACK! Sounds impressive right??


You can find out all the info you need to know about the swap over at Georgie Love blog and of course sign up yourself - entries close July 10 and are open to anyone in the great wide world!!


I'm truly rather excited about this.... what will I send??? hmmmm the mind is ticking but I'd love some suggestions and/or inspiration - what would you love to receive in the mail???

Blink and you'll miss it!

Ummmm can anyone tell me where on earth this past week went?? Last time I checked it was Sunday night then the next thing I know it's Thursday - how did that happen???
There's been no 'Happy Homemaker Monday', no 'It's Tuesday and I can't wait' and no 'Wishlist Wednesday' let alone reading other blogs this week. So what has made the week go so fast?.... I have been doing allot of sewing. I completed a personalised banner that was a custom order.


I'm working on some new *Top Secret* things that will be added in store soon - stay tuned. Oh and I have also made a few more Christmas gifts and have almost finished the girls Crazy Quilts... then there was the day out with my little ones and two of their cousins....


That's it! I've worked out where the time is going.... my kids!!! Duh... with three busy bees who are just so much fun to play with I guess this blogging business sometimes just has to take a step back - How can I sit in front of the computer if it means missing moments like these??


Hope you're all also having a great week!!

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