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Actual unretouched photo of my desk, which – yes, IS disgraceful these days.
Well, I have a tiny bit of bad news for you today – or, depending on your point of view, a bit of relief!
I’m going to have to put the CraftyPod podcast on hiatus for a while. This bums me out, because the podcast has been going pretty continuously for three years now. But at the moment, there is just not enough of me to go around.
I’m definitely living in Good-Problem-to-Have-Land these days, with an abundance of work projects – some of them even crafty! I’ve been trying to also keep up my various volunteer projects, like the podcast, but it’s been leading to late nights, long hours, and a little burnout. So, in the interest of not imploding, I’m just going to have to set some things aside for a moment.
I’ll be back with more Crafty Goodness for your ears in late July/early August. In the meantime, there are 73 past shows to catch up on, so you might not even miss me. Check ‘em out at the index page.
Oh, and the blog will continue!! Your ears may go a little hungry, but your eyes will be fed!
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In related news, Fanie has very kindly formatted this blog-button for CraftyPod. I’m putting it up over at my Flickr page. If you’d like to install it on your bloggy-blog, you will have my undying gratitude and some excellent karma.
Merci Beaucoup, Fanie!
You put so much heart and soul into your podcast. I can understand that it would be very time consuming, so you shouldn’t feel bad about taking time off. And 73 episodes of crafty goodness?! That’ll last us until July/August!!
You put so much heart and soul into your podcast. I can understand that it would be very time consuming, so you shouldn’t feel bad about taking time off. And 73 episodes of crafty goodness?! That’ll last us until July/August!!
That is one cute button! I’ll put it up for sure!
You deserve a break! You are one busy woman and you do so much for people. Hopefully you’ll get some vacation time in too!
That is one cute button! I’ll put it up for sure!
You deserve a break! You are one busy woman and you do so much for people. Hopefully you’ll get some vacation time in too!
Good for you! Some people have a hard time knowing when to slow down – burnout is no fun. Take care!
Good for you! Some people have a hard time knowing when to slow down – burnout is no fun. Take care!
Oh, my goodness. Well, I’m glad you are taking care of yourself, and I’m glad that I’ve downloaded EVERY EPISODE to my iPod 40 and can listen to them any time I wish, and I’m also tickled that you will be giving us crafty goodness here, but MY HEAVENS, woman! Don’t forget to start up the podcast again!
And thank you so much for posting photos of my cookies; that was very sweet.
hah!! get it? sweet?
HAAA!
Oh, my goodness. Well, I’m glad you are taking care of yourself, and I’m glad that I’ve downloaded EVERY EPISODE to my iPod 40 and can listen to them any time I wish, and I’m also tickled that you will be giving us crafty goodness here, but MY HEAVENS, woman! Don’t forget to start up the podcast again!
And thank you so much for posting photos of my cookies; that was very sweet.
hah!! get it? sweet?
HAAA!
Hey, I can see by this photo that you must read the same blogs I read!
Hey, I can see by this photo that you must read the same blogs I read!
Sweetie, as much as I love having new podcasts from you, it actually makes me happier to know you’re taking care ‘o your fine self. And the archives are so brilliant! Just a few weeks ago, when I was jonesing for some Crafty Goodness, I started listening to old shows and had so much fun. And I can’t wait to see all the cool stuff you must be working on. You’re the best!
XOXOXOXOX
Rach
Sweetie, as much as I love having new podcasts from you, it actually makes me happier to know you’re taking care ‘o your fine self. And the archives are so brilliant! Just a few weeks ago, when I was jonesing for some Crafty Goodness, I started listening to old shows and had so much fun. And I can’t wait to see all the cool stuff you must be working on. You’re the best!
XOXOXOXOX
Rach
Oh, I’ll miss your voice! I’m glad that you have good projects going on though, hopefully you’ll write about them here :)
Oh, I’ll miss your voice! I’m glad that you have good projects going on though, hopefully you’ll write about them here :)
Have a good break :)
Have a good break :)
aw! I am so sorry to hear that you have been feeling spread too thin. All this stuff ultimately is supposed to be enjoyable. For you too, not just us ;-). I will miss your podcast while you’re resting but I’m glad you’re saving the energy. sugarfree hugs to you.
aw! I am so sorry to hear that you have been feeling spread too thin. All this stuff ultimately is supposed to be enjoyable. For you too, not just us ;-). I will miss your podcast while you’re resting but I’m glad you’re saving the energy. sugarfree hugs to you.
Well, we’re going to miss you, but congratulations on all the great opportunities. Take care and we’ll see (hear?) you again in the summer.
Well, we’re going to miss you, but congratulations on all the great opportunities. Take care and we’ll see (hear?) you again in the summer.
Hello!
Have you seen this
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=1227695911285918792&id=843513&parentid=JWL_NECKLACES_STATEMENTS&pushId=JWL_NECKLACES_STATEMENTS&popId=JWL_NECKLACES&sortProperties=&navCount=4&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=mul
Totally thought of you!!!!!
Bridget
Hello!
Have you seen this
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=1227695911285918792&id=843513&parentid=JWL_NECKLACES_STATEMENTS&pushId=JWL_NECKLACES_STATEMENTS&popId=JWL_NECKLACES&sortProperties=&navCount=4&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=mul
Totally thought of you!!!!!
Bridget
I will miss CraftyPod, but a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. Well done for having the strength to realise you need a break! I only discovered CraftyPod a few weeks ago so I will check out the archive in the meantime.
I will be looking forward to CraftyPod’s return later in the summer.
I will miss CraftyPod, but a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. Well done for having the strength to realise you need a break! I only discovered CraftyPod a few weeks ago so I will check out the archive in the meantime.
I will be looking forward to CraftyPod’s return later in the summer.
I’m glad you’re taking care of yourself too, and glad you’ve got good things going on! But oh! I will miss the podcast. Take care!
I’m glad you’re taking care of yourself too, and glad you’ve got good things going on! But oh! I will miss the podcast. Take care!
Bienvenue, Diane! ^-^
I’m much more happier that you’re listening to your little voice instead of going for burnout land. It’s absolutely ok to know when it’s time to stop and say no to some things. Even if we love thoses! (I think I should learn from you! *wink*)
Meanwhile, it’s summer and I’ll just be as glad to litsen to some “re-runs” of the Craftypod while taking the time to craft the projects. :-)
And I must admit it’s funny to have a screen shot at the Craftypod’s environment. I’m surprised the mic is that big!
Take care, Diane! xox!
Bienvenue, Diane! ^-^
I’m much more happier that you’re listening to your little voice instead of going for burnout land. It’s absolutely ok to know when it’s time to stop and say no to some things. Even if we love thoses! (I think I should learn from you! *wink*)
Meanwhile, it’s summer and I’ll just be as glad to litsen to some “re-runs” of the Craftypod while taking the time to craft the projects. :-)
And I must admit it’s funny to have a screen shot at the Craftypod’s environment. I’m surprised the mic is that big!
Take care, Diane! xox!
I am so bummed to hear this! But I understand the need to cut back. I am still hoping to be in your area in June so when I am, I will let you know! I’d love to attend a Church of Craft day. :)
I am so bummed to hear this! But I understand the need to cut back. I am still hoping to be in your area in June so when I am, I will let you know! I’d love to attend a Church of Craft day. :)
it takes a lot to be able to give stuff like that up, even temporarily, but your sanity is worth it!
it takes a lot to be able to give stuff like that up, even temporarily, but your sanity is worth it!
Good for you, taking care of yourself like that. Awesome. And if it makes you feel any better ( and it should ) my desk is much MUCH worse than yours.
Good for you, taking care of yourself like that. Awesome. And if it makes you feel any better ( and it should ) my desk is much MUCH worse than yours.
Just wanted to echo what everyone else is saying….you’ll be missed but good for you for taking a break!
And thank goodness someone else has a desk that looks like mine! It’s a sign of a *highly* creative mind. ;-)
Just wanted to echo what everyone else is saying….you’ll be missed but good for you for taking a break!
And thank goodness someone else has a desk that looks like mine! It’s a sign of a *highly* creative mind. ;-)
I agree with Donna: the messier the desk, the more creative the mind :)
Your past episodes kept me entertained this weekend, and I’ll be right here to download the new episode after your break! In the meantime, craft on, Diane!
I agree with Donna: the messier the desk, the more creative the mind :)
Your past episodes kept me entertained this weekend, and I’ll be right here to download the new episode after your break! In the meantime, craft on, Diane!