I have been thinking and formulating plans for F&J for a while now. I even asked you to take a survey to help in these plans (You still can take the Survey HERE!). Here are some of the results of the survey... because I LOVE numbers!
Types of projects:
{People could choose more then one option}
83% of you like Home Decor projects best
68% of you like Sewing projects best
41% of you like paper crafts
41% of you like party ideas
How you feel about different articles on F&J:
100% love/like DIY Tutorials
73% love/like Guest posts
53% love/like Giveaways... 8% found giveaways annoying
67% love/like Craft item reviews
59% love/like Iron Crafter... 12% have never heard of it.
92% love/like Show Off Your Stuff Party
75% love/like Craft Challenges/ Themed Linky parties
77% love/like Personal blog posts
My thoughts on the survey:
Overall I am so happy that you like/love F&J! Thanks so much for you awesome feedback! I now know to work on more home decor and sewing projects...but will also keep paper crafts and party ideas around too!
I have mostly kept our craft blog free of most of my personal stuff. I figured most of you come to see my DIY tutorials and are not interested in me and all my problems... but I was wrong (77% of you love/like that kind of stuff!). I will try to have more personal content here on the blog... probably on the weekends. I feel like God is laying some things on my heart to share so I will start with those! :)
Here is what I am keeping:
DIY tutorials... lots of them!
Show Off Your Stuff Party
Craft Challenges/ Themed linky parties
Giveaways - I know that some of you find them annoying but they are a fun way to introduce a new company to you so I am going to keep them... if you don't like them you can skip those posts!
Here is what I am adding:
Personal blog posts
Here is what I am considering dropping:
Iron Crafter... it is a lot of work and I am not sure if a little over half of you love/liking it is enough... I have not fully decided on this one yet and may try to think of an edited version of it.
Some other goals for F&J:
I want to get back to painting and drawing again. I love to draw/paint and did it a lot before I had kids. I want to get back into that skill and I will probably showcase some of my work here... if it fits to have a tutorial I will absolutely include that!
I also want to create more printables for you here on the blog. If it is a pattern or design or art I want to offer more ways for you to make a craft! I think I only made 2 this year so I think I can improve upon that! :)
Use F&J for the greater good. God has really been hitting me hard with this. With the small success I have seen with this blog comes opportunity to help others. I don't want this blog to be about me, me. me... I want to make a difference. Some ideas are still getting worked out... but I will share them with you as soon as I get them sorted out!
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Show Off Your Stuff Party # 108
Hello and Welcome to the first Show Off Your Stuff Party of the year! 2012 is going to be great here at F&J and I am excited to see what you all have in store for us today!
If you have time I would LOVE it if you would take our short survey {just 5 quesitons!} to help with the direction of F&J in 2012! We love our readers and would love their input as we move forward with this blog! PLUS: You will be entered win a $10 gift card for Starbucks just for completing the survey! Just click the link below:
4. Link to this party from your post so everyone can get in on the fun. You can just grab my button!
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If you have time I would LOVE it if you would take our short survey {just 5 quesitons!} to help with the direction of F&J in 2012! We love our readers and would love their input as we move forward with this blog! PLUS: You will be entered win a $10 gift card for Starbucks just for completing the survey! Just click the link below:
Is 2012 the year you want make some money blogging?
One site that I have found helpful in finding sponsors is Social Spark
They match bloggers with advertisers. You get to choose who you promote and how you promote it! It really is a win-win!
Here is the run down:
1. Pay attention! There are 3 categories to link up:
Crafts and Sewing
DIY and Home Decor
Recipes
pick one and go with it!
{If you pick the wrong one... you can delete your own and add it to the right one! :) }
2. Add a link to your specific post, not the main page of your blog.
3. Please do not link up to something that you are just trying to sell.
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Shabby Apple Dress Review and Discount code!
I love my new Shabby Apple dress!
This is my 3rd Shabby Apple dress and they are all fabulous!
{See my other reviews HERE and HERE}
I got the Da Vinci dress. I love how cute it is, yet it is jersey knit so it is completely comfortable!
This is my 3rd Shabby Apple dress and they are all fabulous!
{See my other reviews HERE and HERE}
I got the Da Vinci dress. I love how cute it is, yet it is jersey knit so it is completely comfortable!
Seriously... it is like wearing pajamas all day long, but you look fabulous. It is the perfect dress for the mom on-the-go. Throw it on over legging and you are good!
I love the cap sleeves, the kangaroo pocket and the length. Just my style, comfy-chic!
I dressed it up with a scarf.. just to make it feel fancy.
The fit is generous so you get to order a size smaller!
Here is the Shabby Apple model in the same dress:
Shabby Apple is giving F&J readers a 10% off discount.
Just use the code: Fireflies10off
{Code expires 2/3/12}
{Code expires 2/3/12}
Shabby Apple is having a site wide (excludes the Side Saddle Line) sale right now!
20% off now until the end of January with the code: NEWYEAR
***Disclaimer: I was supplied with this dress free of charge, however the opinions are 100% honest and my own! Also- I am an affiliate of Shabby Apple.***
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Monday, January 2, 2012
Goals for F&J; in 2012... Input needed!
As the new year starts it is a good time to think about goals for the upcoming year... and this blog is no exception!
I am trying to form my goals for the direction of this blog in 2012, and would love to have some of your input before I finalize them!
If you could be so sweet and take my short survey (only 5 questions!) I would be so grateful!
To sweeten the deal I'll put your name in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks card.
Just click on the link below!
To sweeten the deal I'll put your name in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks card.
Just click on the link below!
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
My Favorite Projects of 2011!
Yesterday I showed you the top viewed projects here on F&J for 2011... today I am going to show you my top ten favorite projects that I made in 2011!
Here they are in no particular order.
Personalized Baby Play Mat
Magnet Picture Frame
Airplane Shelf
Beachy Pool Sign
Painted Floor Covering
Pom-pom Canopy
Easy Toddler Ruffle Dress
Plush Animal Backpacks
Modern Portrait Plates
Valentine Photo Art
2011 has been such a fun year for F&J and we look forward to 2012!
Happy New Year!
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