Wednesday 30 December 2009

ScrapLounge January Product Challenge Pack

Over to the right you will see the Stick 'n' Giggle on-line store! In the store are 10 little product challenge packs ready to be sent to their new homes and be turned into a masterpiece to share on ScrapLounge. To create your masterpiece, you will ONLY be able to use the contents of the pack, 1 x sheet of cardstock and 1 x sheet of patterned paper. The 10 masterpieces will then be voted on by the ScrapLounge Creative Team and the winner will receive a $20 store voucher or a $20 kit - the choice is that of the winner!

Sunday 27 December 2009

In all the kuffuffle of what is known as Christmas.....

I forgot to announce the winner of the Christmas Scrap Pack (I even forgot to bring it home with me to send it on to the winner) So without any further hesitation, the winner is:

MEL (aka aussiescrapper)

Congratulations Mel! I will send you though a message and will wait to hear from you!

Thank you to everyone who became a follower - I hope you will continue to follow the blog in the future!

Tuesday 22 December 2009

JUST ONE MORE DAY!!!

JOIN THE BLOG QUICK TO GO INTO THE DRAW FOR THE YUMMY CHRISMAS GOODIES!!!!!!

Friday 18 December 2009

OH!!! And don't forget.....

Become a follower on the Blog and you have the chance to win a yummy Scrap Pack! The winner will be drawn on Wednesday at 5pm and posted on the blog that night! Winner will also be contacted (if your details are on your link) and your pack will be sent on the 24th (as long as I get hold of you!) !!!!!

New in Store!!!!

WOW! You need to pop in to Stick 'n' Giggle and have a look at the new books that I have in store. A few have even sold out already. The books are from Compendium and include titles such as: She, 5, 1, Love Life, My Dad My Hero and My Mum. There are more arriving soon!!!!

CyberCrop at ScrapLounge tonight til Monday

The topic is "A year in review". Head on over to ScrapLounge (http://www.scraplounge.com.au/) and have a look at the great challenges that Kym, Lizzy and I have posted! My challenge is:


  • Must contain a layout of YOU

  • Must tell a story of what 2009 was to you (lots of journalling)

  • Must have 100 words or more of journalling

Here is my example!


Monday 7 December 2009

And last but not least (for tonight!!!!) BLOG GIVEAWAY!!!!



This is what you will win if you are the lucky random winner of the BLOG GIVEAWAY! All you have to do to be in the draw is to become a follower! EASY!!!!!!

Included is:

  • 5 double sided Christmas Papers
  • Kaiser "off the page" Tree
  • 3 packets of Bella Stickers
  • Carolees Creations Adorn It mini alphas
  • Pixie Stix glitter
  • Ribbon
  • Bells for the top of the tree!!!!

GOOD LUCK TO THOSE WHO ENTER!!!! The winner will be drawn on Wednesday 23 December - just in time for Christmas!!!!!!

Denim by Deborah!

Now as you all know, Stick 'n' Giggle is located right next door to Handmade Heaven. Needless to say I can't keep away from Liesa and all the yummy things she has in store. One thing that I just fell in love with was this bag which I just had to scrap!



I now own this bag and I love it! You can get your own masterpiece either from Handmade Heaven (http://www.handmadeheaven7.blogspot.com/) or from Deb at www.denimbydeborah.blogspot.com !

Photos of NEW STUFF

First of all let me apologise for the delay....I have been sick and so so busy! But here are some photos of some of the latest stock in Stick 'n' Giggle!

First of all we have NEW Crate Paper and their gorgeous Christmas range!
Then we have Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly!And last but not least, Cosmo Cricket Boyfriend range! Just remember there is more new stock in store now as well - new Prima, restock on PrintBlocks binder albums in Bright Red, Hot Pink, Black, Baby Blue and Dark Red, restock on 6mm Double Sided tape and new INK in store too - including restock of Pinecone!

Thursday 19 November 2009

NEW STUFF!!! NEW STUFF!!! NEW STUFF!!!

I will post some photos tomorrow but oh my gosh just wait to you see all the new yummies in store!!!!!

Cosmo Cricket
College Press
Jenny Bowlin mini alphas
Green Tara Flowers

and soooooo much more!!!!!!

Monday 16 November 2009

oooo and I forgot to mention.....

Stick 'n' Giggle will be having a give away through the blog - just in time for Christmas! You must be a follower to go into the draw! So spread the word!!!

Stick 'n' Giggle Scrapbook (and other craft) retreat!!!!

WHEN: Friday 19 February 2010 to Sunday 21 February 2010
WHERE: Woodlands of Marburg
COST: $310 per person includes all meals, accommodation and lots of fun!
INTERESTED: email me jur02909@bigpond.net.au for further details

There will be a payment plan organised by the end of this month to have all paid off in time. A non-refundable deposit of $50 per person is required by the end of November!

Hope you will come along!

Wednesday 11 November 2009

Twilight Trading!

Hi Everyone

Just a reminder that Twilight Trade is on tonight so pop on in and see us!!!!! We will be open!

Thursday 5 November 2009

20% off all Halloween Tomorrow ONLY!!!!

Yep that's right! All Halloween Stock in store will be 20% off tomorrow only!

Includes all Pink Paislee Papers and embellishments, My Minds Eye Spiders Web papers, Karen Foster stickers, Making Memories stickers and more!

Hope to see you!

Wednesday 4 November 2009

OH and I nearly forgot.....

The winner of the October CHallenge was LAURA!!!! Congrats to you Laura! For those who have not seen Laura's layout, she did the most amazing thing with a flower - she made it into a spider! I will try to remember to take a pic to share with you all!

November Challenge Packs

Suprisingly it is the 4th of the month and I still have a few challenge packs left in store! For just $15 you get over $18 retail value in your challenge pack and the chance to win a $10 voucher to spend on your next visit! So pop in tomorrow and see Shannon and pick one up!

Friday 23 October 2009

New Stuff!

Hi all

Sorry for the lack of blog posts....these last two weeks have been doozies!!!!!

Thought I would share with you some of the new stock that has arrived recently!

Prima Bling!!!!



Graphic 45 Trains



Graphic 45 Soldiers



Graphic 45



Cosmo Cricket Earth Love Chipboard



Cosmo Cricket Papers



Basic Grey Nook and Pantry Papers



Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses Papers


Call in tomorrow for a look!!!!

PS Please note: Due to family commitments, Stick 'n' Giggle will not be open this Sunday for Sunday TOT trade. I would like to apologise for any inconvenience.

Tuesday 13 October 2009

Twilight Trading

Hi all
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow night is Twilight Trading night so we are open until 7.30pm. I am holding a free crop too from 3.30pm til close so if you would like to come along for some uninterrupted scrapping - let me know and I will save you a seat! Hope to see you tomorrow or tomorrow night! x

Friday 2 October 2009

Handmade Heaven are having a Give Away!!!!

Pop on over to www.handmadeheaven7.blogpost.com and see what Liesa is up to!!!! A fantastic Give Away for new members who join and link the post on their blog too!

PS Come down to The Old Flour Mill tomorrow and visit us both - we are open from 9am until 2pm!!!!

Thursday 1 October 2009

Lovin my Bubba Chenille Skirt


The gorgeous Miriam from Bubba Chenille made me this cute chenille skirt made from vintage material in Stick 'n' Giggle traditional colours! Isn't it just the cutest??? Bubba Chenille can be found at Handmade Heaven in Shop 11 at The Old Flour Mill - pop in for a look!

Also....It is the first of October - the year is just flying!!! The new challenge pack is out at Stick 'n' Giggle - just $10 each and remember they are a limited edition with only ten available!!!!!

Oh and the new class calendar is out too! Pop in store to pick up your copy and/or book in!

Friday 25 September 2009

Sale this weekend!!!!

That's right - 10% off StoreWide (must mention this post to redeem discount) this Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 2pm. Yes we are open this Sunday for Top of Town Trading. Call in and see us - Handmade Heaven and Wyrd Sisters are open in the Mill along with other fantastic shops up the top of town!

And after you have visited us at the Mill - call in to the Handmade Expo at the Bundamba Turf Club (opposite Hungry Jacks) and see all the lovely handmadies there! Rondelle from ScrapLounge will be there with some of her gorgeous canvas creations and cute rings made from scrappy embellies - and Shannon will be there too selling some sweet smelling soy candles and also PRETZEL design clothing too made by Dacynta! I am sure they would love to see you!

Sunday 20 September 2009

Quest Business Achievers Award

Well I am very sorry to say....Stick 'n' Giggle did not win - and sadly - neither did Handmade Heaven. But a huge congrats to Optimum Health, Nutritional Health and Wellness Clinic who did take out the award for Best New Business in the Ipswich district. I felt I was already a winner just making it through to the finals - what an honour!

It was a great night though! Here are some pics!

From left to right: Rondelle, Terri, Aaron, John, Me (in my Pretzel dress made by Dacynta), Dacynta, Ben and Shannon! Missing from the group photo are my mum Karen and Phil.

Here is Mum and I!

Watch out for us again next year! Thank you to all of you who voted for Stick 'n' Giggle! I did win a prize of some free advertising from Quest Newspapers which is great!

Monday 14 September 2009

New look for Stick 'n' Giggle!


Well what do you think????? After a lot of consideration I decided to rearrange and put the crop table in the centre of the store. I would really love your feedback and I will be running a little comp in store to get it too! That will start on Wednesday and will run through until next week! Be sure to drop in to find out details!

Wednesday 9 September 2009

TWILIGHT TRADING!!!!

Don't forget!!! Stick 'n' Giggle (along with Handmade Heaven, Wyrd Sisters and Yesterday's Collectables)will be open tonight until 7.30pm!!!! Come down for a look - we would love to see you!!!!

Saturday 5 September 2009

Check out these cute new ranges from My Mind's Eye!


Too cute for words!!! These two new ranges from My Mind's Eye are going to be very popular! Abbey Road "Stomp" and "Round and Round" are sure to go quickly!!!!!

And then there is the new "Spider's Web" range - just in time to scrap all those Halloween pics next month! Already proving to be popular today, they are sure to sell out quickly too!
Pop in to Stick 'n' Giggle Tuesday to Saturday next week for a sneek peek!!!!
Don't Forget too - TWILIGHT TRADING Wednesday night!!!! We will be open til 7.30pm!

Thursday 3 September 2009

mmmmm

Well time got away from me this month....I didn't even get pics of the challenges for August. We had 6 fabulous layouts returned. The winner was Lauren!!!! Congratulations Lauren!

The new pack is out and there are only a few left...so if you would like one you had better get in quick!

I will take a pic tomorrow and post again then (or maybe Saturday)! Chow for now!

Saturday 29 August 2009

Top of Town Trading in Ipswich TOMORROW Sunday 30 August

Yep that's right! The Top of Town will be buzzing tomorrow from 10am - 2pm!!! Stick 'n' Giggle will be open and to celebrate there will be 10% off storewide!!!!!! Come on in and say HI!!!!!

Wednesday 26 August 2009

Look what I won!!!!

Aren't these just the cutest paper dolls you have ever seen???? I entered a comp over at www.brisstyle.blogspot.com for my chance to win these gorgeous boho babes from Sharlzndollz and I won!!! I am soooooo excited!!! Can wait to scrap one on a layout too hehehe!

Friday 21 August 2009

CyberCrop on Tonight!!!!

For all you scrappers who are looking for some challenges this weekend, there is a CyberCrop on tonight running until midnight Monday! The fun will start at 7.30pm tonight with Lizzy posting her challenge, 8.00pm is my challenge and 8.30pm will be when Kym will be posting her challenge! If you want to join in on Scrap Bingo - pop over to ScrapLounge sometime today and pick your words to send off to Lizzy! (OH and if you arent already a member of ScrapLounge, join up and email me direct so that I can authorise you straight away!!!!) Hope to see you tonight!

Tuesday 18 August 2009

Cute as Buttons


A little while ago, I entered in a competition over at http://www.cuteasbuttonsat.blogspot.com/ and guess what???? I won! How lucky am I? This will be for my new little niece who is due in December!

The Today Show

I forgot to tell you all.....on Friday Shannon and I ventured down to Queens Park in Ipswich for the Today Show. Leisa and Micky from Handmade Heaven and The Handmade Expo were there too! Here are some pics!!!!




So.....did you see us??????? Email me and let me know!!!! stickngiggle@live.com.au

Monday 17 August 2009

Don't forget.....

Those of you who were lucky enough to purchase one of the Stick 'n' Giggle monthly kits this month, DONT FORGET they are due back at the store by close of business (5pm) on FRIDAY 21 AUGUST.

Sorry.....

I know....I have been slack once again.....there just aren't enough hours in the day for me to do what I have to and need to do!

I have done a couple of layouts which I will share with you all later. But for now have a look at what one of our busy customers has been up to!!!! Storm has been productive creating some gorgeous work and has shared it with me and given me permission to share with you. All product used on these layouts can be found at Stick 'n' Giggle! Thanks for sharing with us Storm!





One very talented scrapper there I say!
If you would like to share some of your layouts with me and the Stick 'n' Giggle blog viewers, email your layouts to me at : stickngiggle@live.com.au

Sunday 2 August 2009

Business Achiever Awards 2009


Stick 'n' Giggle is a finalist! (Did I already mention that hehehehe???) I am so excited!!!!

Friday 31 July 2009

JULY WINNER!!!!

And without further ado......The winner for July is Number 3 "Princess Molly" - by just one vote! Congratulations Marjana!

All packs will be available to collect from the store from tomorrow.

Thank you for taking part and I hope you will take part in this months challenge too! Just for the record....Number One, Number Five and Number Eight were the other popular favourites this month!

The August Challenge Kit will be available in store from tomorrow - just $10.00!

Sunday 26 July 2009

Stick 'n' Giggle July Challenge Kits




Just have a look at what these talented scrappers have created with the July kit from Stick 'n' Giggle!

If you would like to vote, please send your vote via email to stickngiggle@live.com.au . The layouts are in order from bottom to top - the one at the bottom is number one!
1. Sweet Ella
2. Friendship
3. Princess Molly
4. Our Girl
5. Puppy Dog Tails
6. Carefree
7. Magic
8. All Things Grow with Love
9. Family

These scrappers were only permitted to use the contents of the pack and were able to add doodling or stamping if they wanted to! It is amazing how one pack can look so different!


Thursday 16 July 2009

Check out these new papers....




Have a look at the layouts I have done with the new Basic Grey - June Bug papers and Cosmo Cricket Early Bird papers. They are just sooooo cute and so much fun to use!

Come have a look in store too! Limited edition Basic Grey stamps are selling out quick, new embellies to go with the new papers are also proving popular and much more!!!!!
Don't forget - the July class schedule is out - there are still a couple of spaces available. Please contact me or call in for further details!


Saturday 11 July 2009

My takes on this months challenges over at ScrapLounge !!!!



This is my take on the monthly challenge! I have used Basic Grey papers and one of Terri's (from TJs Scrapwords) chipboard designs which I have inked with blue and then black over the top. And I have included some stitching too!

And this is my take on Lizzy's sketch! A pic of Rondelle at Stick 'n' Giggles retreat from back in March! Featuring another of Terri's designs!!!!

Terri is the sponsor for this month over at ScrapLounge! Check out some of her fantastically priced chipboard shapes, words and other designs! http://www.meanttobe.com.au/

STUCK!SKETCHES CT CALL!!!!

Check it out girls!!!! http://www.trumba.com/calendars/scrapbookcalls?eventid=84620769
Sara has posted the CT call on Aussie Pub Calls!!!! Have a look and get your applications in!!!!

Tuesday 7 July 2009

EXCITING NEWS!!!!!!

First of all I would like to thank each and every one of you who voted for Stick 'n' Giggle for best new business in the Ipswich region - Stick 'n' Giggle is a FINALIST!!!!!! How exciting!!!!!! Wish us luck as we work though stage 2 of the finalist stage!

Secondly: Stuck! Sketches is relaunching and to celebrate, Sara is moving the site to :
http://stucksketches.ning.com
And she is looking for some new Creative Team members! I can't wait to see all the applications
http://stucksketches.ning.com/profiles/blogs/creative-team-call Let me know if you are going to apply!!!!!!

Thirdly Stick 'n' Giggle has the first class scheduled for tomorrow night and guess what? It is a sketch class. For $10 I am going to show you how one sketch can be interpretted 3 different ways. You will then get to select a pack and create your own interpretation of the sketch! We are also going to have a go at drawing out your own sketch from an already created layout. If you would like to attend, please contact me as soon as possible as there are only 5 spaces available! Time: 5pm - 7pm

Well that is it for now! xx

Thursday 2 July 2009

VOTE NOW!!!!!!

Stick 'n' Giggle for Best New Business Achievers Award! VOTE NOW!!!!
http://www.questawards.com.au/region9.html

I have nominated Stick 'n' Giggle for Best New Business in the Ipswich region. These awards are run by Quest Newspapers and locally run in the Ipswich News newspaper.

So now it is all up to you - vote for Stick 'n' Giggle now - it will only take 5 minutes!

Wish us luck! Thanking you all in advance! MWAH!!!!!

Jody and Shannon


10% off Storewide Sale!!!!

This Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9am - 2pm ONLY!
Includes all new stock (American Crafts papers, Thickers, Carolees Creations Adorn It mini alphas and more!!!!!

Tuesday 30 June 2009

June Challenge Packs



Well.....first of all - sorry for the lateness in posting these gorgeous layouts! I promise I will have July posted in time for on line voting! Of the 10 challenge packs put together, 5 were returned. There has been in store voting for only one week and with over 20 votes submitted, Shannon and I counted them up after closing this afternoon and, without further ado.....I would like to congratulate the winner of the Stick 'n' Giggle June Challenge Pack #3 Storm with her layout of Lucan. Congratulations Storm! Next time you pop in, collect the July Challenge pack free of charge! I can't wait to see what you create with this great pack using K&Co papers and Bella alphas!



Thank you to all of you who bought your challenge packs back - the voting was very very close. I hope you will all have a go at the July Challange Pack - just $10 and in store tomorrow! Good luck!