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Hello there! I'm Diane and I have two grand passions: making crafts and making media. That's what I write about here, and sometimes, I get all thoughtful about internet culture and creative small businesses. Thanks for stopping by! Would you like some tea?   
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 Hey, y’all – just a few quick announcements today… First, if you’re interested in monetizing your craft blog, I’m putting together a Fall session of my online class on this subject. As of this post, there are exactly two seats left in the thing, so if you want one, register now! We start on Monday. We … Read On! There’s More!  Two pieces of news for you today, my friends… This week on Google+, I’d love to continue the conversation about internet-induced jealousy. When it hits you, what do you do to help yourself move on from those feelings? Share your thoughts over there! …And, for you locals, you should know that tickets are now available for … Read On! There’s More!  Here’s the recording of our live Effective Blog Hangout. We had a great time! Many thanks to our special guests: • Allyson Dykhuizen, The Sweatshop of Love and Holla Knits! • Abby Glassenberg, While She Naps • Stacey Trock, Fresh Stitches Tara and I loved chatting with these talented ladies! …And we’d love to work with you on … Read On! There’s More!  I’ve been tooling around with my nephew this week, and forgot to mention this week’s discussion on Google+. I was really inspired by this post on Abby’s blog, where she talks about how, when she’s between major creative deadlines, she pulls out an old project that didn’t quite come together and reworks it. So, this … Read On! There’s More!  Image by Keturah Stickann, via Flickr Psst: we have a fresh discussion topic over on Google+ this week, if you’d like to join in. This week, we’re talking about working solo vs. collaborating with others. When you’re doing creative work, which one feels most comfortable to you? And what benefits do you get from working this … Read On! There’s More!  We interrupt this long blogging hiatus to bring you three pieces of important news: First, my friends, as of this morning, the book is turned in! Figh fives all around. Christina and I have worked really hard, and I wish you could see what we’ve created right freaking now. But of course, our baby still … Read On! There’s More!  This week’s discussion topic on Google+ is TLC’s new Craft Wars show, which premiered this week. I have to say, I’m not that interested in watching it myself. But there are broader questions to ponder: • Does crafting belong on reality TV? Should it be competitive and drama-filled? • Did the show hold any appeal for … Read On! There’s More!  This will be a short report this month, as we’re in the home stretch of the book deadline. Think good thoughts! As my weekly Google+ project continues, I’m noticing that people are adding me to their Circles. I always go look at their profiles, because I’m hoping to connect with interesting people on G+. …Only, more … Read On! There’s More!  This week on Google+, we’re talking about the pros and cons of two different ways to start a craft business. I started my business quite by accident – one day I said, “Hey, I’m gonna try podcasting” and that touched off a whole chain of events. In many ways, this was the best way for … Read On! There’s More!  Image by Follow the White Bunny, via Flickr This week’s discussion topic on Google+ has to do with craft books and craft book reviews on blogs. It ties in, of course, with the conversation we’ve been having over here lately. Here’s what I’m thinking: we all have differing reasons that we buy craft books, now that … Read On! There’s More! |
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