tickle's in a pickle!
My name is Tanya and three years ago I created an online magazine called tickle the imagination. Combining my graphic design skills with my love for handmade, my aim was to fill a gap in the newsstand for a gorgeous Australian craft & design magazine...to create a magazine I would love to read!
Filled with gorgeous stories from Australian designers and makers, tickle is more than just a magazine...it's a dose of happiness and inspiration! It makes a beautiful coffee table book or keepsake and each gorgeous issue is A4 in size and printed in Perth on lovely FSC certified, recycled paper.
I have poured my heart and soul into tickle for the past three years and haven't paid myself a regular wage in that time. When I tell people that they usually raise their eyebrows or laugh..."no...really? why do you keep doing it?" they ask with a puzzled look on their face. Why? Because I love it, I love each and every bit of putting my lovely magazine together - I love sharing the amazing work that the Australian handmade community creates, I love being inspired by designers and makers, I love inspiring others to create, I admire those of you who put your heart and soul into what you do. And I want to share all that with the world.
But...the reality is, heart and soul doesn't pay for printing. And, as you can imagine, printing a magazine is an expensive exercise!
Each issue of tickle costs $14404 to print, but currently (despite my very best efforts) advertising sales and pre-orders for issue 17 have only raised $3395...meaning there is a shortfall of $11009 - which I simply can't cover myself. Post release magazine sales will raise a little more - but payment from the distributors takes 6 months - and of course there are other bills to pay aside from the printing.
So, I need to ask for your help lovely people! If tickle has ever done something nice for you...made you smile, shared your business or simply inspired you - please help x Even if you aren't able to pledge, your help spreading the word would mean the world to me.
Of course, you won't be leaving empty handed! Check out all the lovely rewards listed in the right-hand column xxx
You can find out more about tickle the imagination and read all our back issues online at www.tickletheimagination.com.au
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you have [email protected]
Tanya x
How The Funds Will Be Used
There are, of course, other costs involved in running a magazine - marketing, distribution & postage, hosting, photoshoots, proofreading and so on... So, if we are lucky enough to exceed our target, extra funds raised will go towards these things.
The Challenges
Delivering the rewards will be the easy bit! It's what we've been doing for the past three years. The fabulous tickle team ensures each issue is filled with gorgeous stories:
+ Tanya Collier - editor-in-chief
+ Helen Louise Wilkinson - craft editor (and owner of the lovely Blossom & Cat)
+ Linda Vandermeer - sweet treats editor (and the lady behind Bubble & Sweet blog)
+ Tania McCartney - bookshelf editor (and amazing author)
+ Elle Roberts - business editor (and very clever owner of Studio Exsto)
+ Michelle Offerman - children's fashion editor (and amazing stylist)
+ Alisha Hinds - explore editor (and super talented artist)
tickle fuel
Your contribution will help fuel the tickle team! $5 will buy a lovely cup of tea or coffee to keep us working late into the night! You can choose your favourite team member, and your contribution will go directly to them! You will receive a cute tickle sticker to thank you for support xx
digital tickles
you will receive the complete collection of tickle back issues, plus issue 17 in pdf format - keep them on your i-pad, tablet, laptop or desktop computer and read them when you please! (usually $19.95!)
tickle me
thank you! You will be rewarded with a single copy of tickle the imagination magazine delivered to your door. Choose your issue at checkout. Includes postage within Australia
inspiring tickles
a lovely 'three words' necklace - exclusive to tickle - three lovely plywood triangles featuring the words dream, create & inspire and hanging on a lovely long, antique bronze chain PLUS a mystery back issue of tickle! includes postage within Australia
tickle me twice
One for you and one for a friend! This reward is twice as nice - receive two copies of tickle the imagination magazine delivered to your door. Once the campaign is successful, we will be in touch to find out which issues you would like. Includes postage within Australia.
a bundle of tickles
You will receive four lovely print issues of tickle the imagination magazine delivered to your door PLUS a digital copy of every issue delivered to your inbox. Includes annual 02 plus issues 15-17 Includes postage within Australia.
subscriber tickles
You will receive a one year subscription to tickle! + 4 gorgeous print issues for just $49 - (just $12.25 per issue!) + never miss an issue + includes delivery to your home or office* + plus a digital copy of each issue delivered to your inbox Choose your starting issue - 16,17 or 18! *includes shipping within Australia additional shipping for international orders: NZ/Asia - please add $30 Everywhere else - please add $47
super tickle
thank you! have your name/business listed on a special thank you page in issue 17 AND receive a print copy of issue 17 delivered to your door includes postage within Australia
retail tickles
a bundle of 10 tickles to sell at your lovely shop or market stall. (cost=$7.50ea, rrp $15ea). Select a single issue or a mixed bundle. PLUS we'll pop an extra copy in for you to keep yourself. includes postage within Australia
legendary tickle
You will receive four lovely print issues of tickle the imagination magazine delivered to your door PLUS all digital issues delivered to your inbox AND have your name/business name featured in issue 17 on a special thank you page. Includes Annual 02 and issues 15-17 Includes postage & handling within Australia
advertising tickles
your generous pledge earns you a creative marketplace package, which includes: + 1/7th page listing in issue 17 of tickle + small web banner on the tickle website + social media shout out + 5 copies of tickle delivered to your door + complimentary design Includes postage within Australia
designer tickles
Your reward is four hours of my time - use me for anything 'designery' you wish! I could...help with your website, design your business cards and stationery, create an interiors inspiration board, design your wedding/party invitations, create a digital brochure, mini product style and photoshoot, help you with your business plan - 4 hours of my time belongs to you! You can find a portfolio of my past work at www.tanyacollier.com Online anywhere in the world - or in person in Perth metro area
tickle for a day - Perth
Your reward is a full day of my time - use me for anything you wish (within reason...nothing weird!). Use me to...do graphic design work, run a how-to class, help you with your website, design your wedding invitations, decorate your party, teach you photoshop, help you with your business plan, babysit your children, host a shopping tour, do your Christmas shopping - 8 hours of my time belongs to you! You can find a portfolio of my past work at www.tanyacollier.com *within Perth metro area only
half page of tickle
you will be rewarded with over $1200 of value to promote your lovely business: + a half page ad space in issue 17 + medium web banner on the tickle website + social media shout out + 5 copies of tickle delivered to your door + complimentary design This is a super duper 50% off the normal rate - so there's only 3 available!!