This could be complete madness, well if you ask my lovely Sondra she'll say it is (hi honey!). I've signed up for Tinniegirl's "Blogtoberfest 2009". Blogging once a day for the month of October. Yep, madness.
I'm not really much of a joiner, well in some ways I'm not. I'm pretty independent and don't really feel the need to be part of a group. So as far as blogging goes I'm not that great at being super friendly and inviting people in. I don't think I invite conversation here. I'm sort of a here it is take it or leave it kinda lady for lots of reasons. That's what's so hilarious about blogging, well for me. Sondra says "you just do it to get feedback and people to tell you you're good" and I'm like "no I don't, it's so I can share my crafty with like minded crafty". But she does have a point, I do get a kick out of comments, out of feedback on something I've made. I'm a fringe dweller for sure, much happier to sit on the sidelines. I also don't share a lot of personal feely type stuff here. It is a craft blog after all and I figure it's my happy place to share the happy! You don't want to see my skeletons for sure, they're reserved for my shrink and Sondra!
You know what else, since I'm on a soapbox of sorts. What I've also noticed lately is all of the Aussie craft bloggers! I think I must have been under a rock these past 3 or so years and missed the explosion. All of a sudden I've come up for air and WHAM there you all are! It's fabulous. When I started blogging there were literally only a handful of Aussie craft bloggers. Now, there's oodles of us and it's pretty darn cool. I've recently been doing some house cleaning here and have changed my sidebar links, come out of your RSS readers and check out my list of Aussie craft bloggers.
I've also decided that we'll do a little giveaway as part of Blogtoberfest, since that also brings you guys out of the woodwork, everyone loves freebies! But you gotta be quick. Next Tuesday, 6 October, is my birthday. Drop in, leave a comment between now and then, tell me something, leave me a link to something you want to share, could be a tutorial or a crafty picture or crafty supplies, or just drop in and say hi or tell a joke, make sure you include your email address. We'll draw it on Wednesday 7th October. What can you win? Well a couple of you can take your pick from the store, one item. It could be a pendant, or you might want the apple pincushion pattern (and of course I'll throw in a kit) or even a finished apple. We can work it out later.
Ok, well that's enough talking. See you tomorrow! EEEEP.
P.S. Belated birthday boobie hugs WezzieJ.
your ace love everything crafty you do ma lady:)yay for aussie bloggers!
Posted by: fiona | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 13:07
I hope you have a great birthday (I know it's early but I forget these things). One site I love to get inspiration from or just to perk my day up a bit is here; http://www.lushlee.com/ has a lot of cute things on it. I also would like to share my blog; http://theteachildren.blogspot.com/
I hope the week is great that leads up to the 6th.
My email is; beforedark@live.com :)
Posted by: Kelly Robson | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 13:54
How about some philosophy - an apple a day keeps the doctor away - and for October you'll be the apple.
Glad you're joining the fun!
Posted by: Tinniegirl | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 14:02
I'm just sayin'"Hey" from Brisbane!
deborah
comfortjoydesigns AT gmail DOT com
Posted by: Deborah | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 15:37
I enjoyed what you said about being on the fringe. The feedback and comments are nice, but the sharing is definitely the heart of it. Thanks for entering me in your drawing & I look forward to hearing more from you!
Posted by: Jules | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 15:56
Heard a funny joke last night - what do you call a man with no shins? ToeKnee ;-)(please bear in mind I have spent my working AND home lives with small people so ...)
Posted by: trashalou | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 16:11
hi nic, have loved finding some new aussie bloggers from your list..very inspiring..
Posted by: Jen | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 16:13
Way too critical Nic! I think you are very friendly and inviting! Well, you have always been bloody nice to me!
Posted by: Kate | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 17:25
We have just redesigned our business's logo to have a big apple in it. I love apples, I love the apple as a design too. I'm kate@daylesfordorganics.com
Posted by: Kate | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 18:02
Look forward to loads of posts from you this month! Best wishes for your birthday on Tuesday. Off to check out some new to me Aussie bloggers.
Posted by: Lisa | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 18:11
yay! looking forward to those daily posts miss nicole, happy thursday xxx
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 19:52
Blogtoberfest is a great way to discover new blogs - I love your store and this item especially http://www.craftapalooza.com/product/apple-pincushion-flea-market
It is my birthday this month too - I have a giveaway on here
http://www.adelle.com.au/resin-ring-give-away/
Posted by: del | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 20:24
I'm so glad you joined Blogtober. Mostly because I've somehow missed your ace blog and site until now! And while I'm out it, a big shout out for hosting a giveaway. Uber-nice. I'll be doing one soon too!
Amy
Posted by: Amy (badskirt) | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 20:47
Happy Early Birthday! I hope you get some cool cards to rival the cute gift tags I picked up from your stall at MOTL!
Posted by: uglygirl | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 21:29
Happy Birthday nest week. I have only recently found your blog and enjoy coming here to read. I usually stay on the sidelines.
Posted by: Frieda Z | Thursday, 01 October 2009 at 22:07
Thanks for the chance to win. I was just admiring your scrabble necklaces-what a fun idea. Anyway, been reading for a few years and appreciate your style. Good luck blogging every day-we'll be counting;)
singinsweet2002(at)yahoo(dot)com
Posted by: Kathy | Friday, 02 October 2009 at 01:42
Ooh, happy birthday for Tuesday! I'm liking the look of this Blogtoberfest, it's helping me to discover so many talented crafters :-) Erm... What can I share? How about a knock-knock joke?
A: Knock knock!
B: Who's there?
A: The interrupting cow!
B: The interr...
A: Mooooo!!
Posted by: Mel | Friday, 02 October 2009 at 03:17
Howdy Doody from across the Tasmin :)
There are lots of cool crafty peeps over here too ;) hehe
my email is h_carni@hotmail.com
Posted by: Hannah | Friday, 02 October 2009 at 04:05
Hi, Have a great birthday week. I love reading your blog.
Posted by: Janice | Friday, 02 October 2009 at 06:44
How exciting is Blogtoberfest?! I'm still rather new to blogging but enjoying it already - it really does have a festival atmosphere, as strange as that sounds!
Happy Blogtoberfest! Look forward to reading more! :D
Posted by: Vic @ Punky & Me | Friday, 02 October 2009 at 07:34
PS... Happy Birthday for next week... milk it for all it's worth lol, that's what birthdays are for!!
Posted by: Vic @ Punky & Me | Friday, 02 October 2009 at 07:35
Hmmm... not sure what exciting thing to tell you...Oh I know!!!!! I blogged about this a while ago... its a massive time waster but quite addictive...
http://metaatem.net/words/
Posted by: cath | Friday, 02 October 2009 at 07:42
Happy birthday!
I'm in Perth too, newly experimenting with papercuts. Working towards getting some C-cards up and ready at the mo.
Thanks for all the links — I'm looking forward to checking everybody out.
Lesley
www.chapteriii.blogspot.com
Posted by: Lesley | Friday, 02 October 2009 at 08:32
happy early birthday :D I only know dirty jokes so wont write one down :p
Posted by: fuzzydragons | Friday, 02 October 2009 at 21:30
happy birthday! I would love to win something from your store!
Posted by: Becky | Friday, 02 October 2009 at 21:47