Have you heard about SITS? SITS is a blogging community for women that shares information and tips about blogging, and encourages community through visiting other people's blogs and leaving comments. I joined SITS a couple of months ago and have really enjoyed the people I've met, who have visited me, who I have visited, and of course those wonderful folks who have found me through SITS and become followers of mine. You can learn more about SITS by clicking on their button on the right side of your screen.
Every Saturday Mom, Reinvented writes a short post for SITS about blogging. Yesterday's article was really interesting. Here's a excerpt that stuck out for me...
Have you found your blogging tribe? It’s more than a community. It’s that core group of special blogging peeps that visit and comment regularly and take action on what they read and learn at your blog. They support you, they recommend you, they re-tweet you.
Click HERE to read the full article.
It got me thinking about my "blogging tribe," especially on the heels of my Blogiversary. In the past year I've come from 0 to almost 80 followers, and have connected with bloggers from all over the world. Some people come and go, but some are always stopping by, sharing in my enthusiasm, and leaving positivity.
In light of this, I wanted to give a special shout out to those that I consider to be "my tribe" - those folks that have helped my become a better blogger, have been inspirational to me, and who make my days a little better with their comments and encouragement (Meg, Marie, Gabrielle, Angie, Abby, Jane, Lolly, Katie, Lindsey... the list goes on). I'm currently in the process of adding a "links" tab in my sidebar so that you can check these (and more!) folks out (thanks, Marie for adding me to your blogroll this weekend!)
So what do you think? It may sound kind of silly to say you have a "tribe" but I surely do! What about you, fellow blogger? Do you have a "tribe" of your own? Or are you still searching for like-minded peeps here in cyberspace? How has having a "tribe" helped you grow as a blogger?
Happy Sunday everyone, I hope that you're having a beautiful weekend! Stop back by tomorrow for the February VALENTINES edition of Cupkins, and if you haven't already... be sure to head HERE to enter my giveaway! Entries accepted until 12 midnight est Monday.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Week In Review
Each weekend in my Week in Review post I share with you some of my favorite crafty links I've come across during the week, from all over the blogosphere. Enjoy!
These knitted bears are adorable! I love that they are big and huggable!
Everything about these cupcakes is fun! And delicious looking, too! Yum!
I love Lolly and her talents, and hearing her live and in person in her video tutorial was such a treat!
Super talented knitter Marie shared this FREE Ravelry download with us!
Such a great gift idea! I can't wait to try this myself!
Have a wonderful weekend, dear friends! And don't forget to enter my contest by heading over to this post. Contest ends Monday at midnight!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Happy Blogiversary!
Today is it! My official one year Blogiversary! What a wild ride it's been! I have had so much fun creating and sharing projects with you, discovering many other wonderful projects and blogs all over the web, and "meeting" and "getting to know" some wonderful fellow bloggers friends along the way. Every single comment, link, guest post, and feature has been so very much appreciated... thank you.
I have been wanting to clean up my blog's appearance for awhile now... and thought that today was an appropriate day to unveil my new look.... whaddya think? I'm hoping that this new, clean and sleek Ready, Set, Craft will be easy to use, read, and share. Please, let me know your thoughts... and feel free to grab one of my new buttons to post on your blog!
I must tell you that I was hoping to also unveil my finished craft studio to you today. I was reeeeaaaallly hoping to... I mean, wouldn't that have been just a wonderful conclusion to the week?! Unfortunately, I've been sick in bed most of the week, so I haven't been able to finish everything up. I guess that just means there's one more reveal to look forward to, right? Stay tuned for the finished craft studio... I am very excited about how it is coming along!
And now to the important stuff... the giveaways! Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by and entered Tuesday's giveaway for 250 Custom Stickers from UPrinting! Drumroll please... the lucky winner (per the random number generator at Random.org) is...
Congratulations to you! Please drop me an e-mail at joanneroehm@yahoo.com so I can get you all set up to order your FREE 250 stickers! How exciting!
And now, for a final hurrah, let's finish the week with a bang with another giveaway! I'm very excited to announce...
You know that I love stamping, and have so much fun as a demonstrator for Stampin' Up!, that I thought it was only appropriate that we end with a giveaway featuring lots and lots of Stampin' Up! goodies! Here's the list of loot that one lucky winner will enjoy!
1. Leave me a comment telling me about either a current craft project you're working on, or a favorite project you've worked on in the past year or so, and why... for one entry.
2. If you are a follower, or become a follower, let me know in your comment for an additional entry!
3. Sorry, giveaway limited to US Residents only
4. Giveaway is open until midnight EST on Monday February 1, 2010.
I hope you've had fun celebrating my One Year Blogiversary Bash with me this week, and look forward to continuing to explore the worlds of baking, stamping, blogging, and more in the year ahead! Stop back by tomorrow for my "Week in Review" post, where I share fun crafty finds from all over the web, and join me next week for a whole lot of Valentines-y fun! Have a great weekend!
I have been wanting to clean up my blog's appearance for awhile now... and thought that today was an appropriate day to unveil my new look.... whaddya think? I'm hoping that this new, clean and sleek Ready, Set, Craft will be easy to use, read, and share. Please, let me know your thoughts... and feel free to grab one of my new buttons to post on your blog!
I must tell you that I was hoping to also unveil my finished craft studio to you today. I was reeeeaaaallly hoping to... I mean, wouldn't that have been just a wonderful conclusion to the week?! Unfortunately, I've been sick in bed most of the week, so I haven't been able to finish everything up. I guess that just means there's one more reveal to look forward to, right? Stay tuned for the finished craft studio... I am very excited about how it is coming along!
And now to the important stuff... the giveaways! Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by and entered Tuesday's giveaway for 250 Custom Stickers from UPrinting! Drumroll please... the lucky winner (per the random number generator at Random.org) is...
LINDSEY WOLFE!
Congratulations to you! Please drop me an e-mail at joanneroehm@yahoo.com so I can get you all set up to order your FREE 250 stickers! How exciting!
And now, for a final hurrah, let's finish the week with a bang with another giveaway! I'm very excited to announce...
Ready, Set, Craft's One Year Blogiversary Bash STAMPIN' UP! Giveaway!
You know that I love stamping, and have so much fun as a demonstrator for Stampin' Up!, that I thought it was only appropriate that we end with a giveaway featuring lots and lots of Stampin' Up! goodies! Here's the list of loot that one lucky winner will enjoy!
Sweet Birthday Stamp
Butterfly Accent Stamp
Two ink pads... you choose the colors!
Stampin' Write Marker in Basic Black
36 sheet pack of multi-color cardstock (you choose color set)
Here's how you can win!
2. If you are a follower, or become a follower, let me know in your comment for an additional entry!
3. Sorry, giveaway limited to US Residents only
4. Giveaway is open until midnight EST on Monday February 1, 2010.
I hope you've had fun celebrating my One Year Blogiversary Bash with me this week, and look forward to continuing to explore the worlds of baking, stamping, blogging, and more in the year ahead! Stop back by tomorrow for my "Week in Review" post, where I share fun crafty finds from all over the web, and join me next week for a whole lot of Valentines-y fun! Have a great weekend!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Birthday Cards!
Nothing says "Happy Birthday" like a handmade birthday card from a loved one. I took a little time to play with the "Happy Moments" stamp set from Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration catalog and came up with a few simply stated birthday cards...
Starting with the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog, Stampin' Up! now offers repositionable, clear-mount rubber stamps--in addition to our award-winning wood-mount rubber stamps! This is one of the first stamp sets I've ordered in the new clear-mount rubber stamp option, and I have to say -- I liked them a lot!
Clear-Mount Rubber Stamp Features
To order one of our new clear-mount stamp sets (such as "Happy Moments" featured here), to learn more about products used in today's cards, or for any of your Stampin' Up! needs, head over to my Stampin' Up! Website or e-mail me at joanneroehm@yahoo.com!
There's still time to enter the Custom Sticker Giveaway! Head HERE to enter... giveaway closes at midnight EST Thursday 1/28 (today!)
Miss one of this week's birthday-themed posts? Click on to the Birthday Bash button to catch up!
And whatever you do, don't forget to check back here tomorrow for the final day of Ready, Set, Craft's One Year Blogiversary Bash! I'll be announcing Tuesday's giveaway winner, showing off a BIG reveal, and ending the week with a bang with a HUGE giveaway! Don't miss it!
Starting with the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog, Stampin' Up! now offers repositionable, clear-mount rubber stamps--in addition to our award-winning wood-mount rubber stamps! This is one of the first stamp sets I've ordered in the new clear-mount rubber stamp option, and I have to say -- I liked them a lot!
Clear-Mount Rubber Stamp Features
- Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
- Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
- Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
- Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
- Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
- Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
- Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.
To order one of our new clear-mount stamp sets (such as "Happy Moments" featured here), to learn more about products used in today's cards, or for any of your Stampin' Up! needs, head over to my Stampin' Up! Website or e-mail me at joanneroehm@yahoo.com!
There's still time to enter the Custom Sticker Giveaway! Head HERE to enter... giveaway closes at midnight EST Thursday 1/28 (today!)
Miss one of this week's birthday-themed posts? Click on to the Birthday Bash button to catch up!
And whatever you do, don't forget to check back here tomorrow for the final day of Ready, Set, Craft's One Year Blogiversary Bash! I'll be announcing Tuesday's giveaway winner, showing off a BIG reveal, and ending the week with a bang with a HUGE giveaway! Don't miss it!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Ready, Set, Craft's One Year Blogiversary Bash - Sticker Giveaway!
Did I mention yet that I love birthday parties? : )
When I was a kid, my favorite part of my birthday party was the goody bags that I "helped" my Mum put together for all my little friends to take home. It was so fun picking out the kind of bag I wanted and discovering all of the great treats Mum had put inside (yes, even though I was the birthday girl, I got a goody bag as well!)
I still love goody bags and favors, and try to have some kind of takeaway for every party I host. Remember the cupcake goody bags from Lily's first birthday party? Or the favors from Alison's bridal shower? Or how about the last minute Halloween goody bags for my nieces and nephew?
What I always LOVED getting in my birthday party bag was some fun stickers! I swear, no matter how old I get I will always love me some stickers! Stickers are fun for adults, too! They are a great way to promote your blog or your business. You can use them as address labels, event stickers, to seal envelopes or put your child's name inside his/her books and belongings, the list could go on!
Ready, Set, Craft's pals over at UPrinting have given me a great prize to giveaway to one lucky reader!
250 Custom Stickers/Labels!
(2” x 3.5”, 2” x 4”, or 3” x 3”, 70lb Label Matte, Full color front, blank back; 4 Business Day printing,
plus FREE UPS Ground Shipping)
Get creative and design your own stickers featuring your photos, artwork, business logo and more! All FREE from Ready, Set, Craft! and UPrinting, which is a great place for custom stickers, label printing, and more!
Here's how to WIN!
1. Leave me a comment telling me either what you would do with 250 custom stickers/labels OR, your favorite birthday party memory... good for one entry!
2. If you are a follower, or become a follower, let me know in your comment for an additional entry!
3. Sorry, giveaway limited to US Residents only
4. Giveaway is open until midnight EST on Thursday January 28th, 2010.
Come back Friday where I'll announce the winner (picked by a random number generator) and if you didn't win - you'll have the chance to enter yet ANOTHER giveaway -- the final hurrah of Ready, Set, Craft's One Year Blogaversary Bash! Don't miss the fun!
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