tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post5924048160556554744..comments2023-11-17T09:06:49.420-06:00Comments on Crafty in Crosby: Craftgawker - Failure/Success/FailureJeanette www.craftyincrosby.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14836556538261454746noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-62531472449024316822013-04-29T21:18:03.584-05:002013-04-29T21:18:03.584-05:00Keep trying Laura, I think that is the key. We ha...Keep trying Laura, I think that is the key. We have probably submitted at least 10 times and have only had 3 accepted. I submitted one of ours several times (with different photos) before it was accepted, so I think the secret is to just keep trying. Good luck and let me know how it goes.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084166456186379106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-76906861247588779232013-04-29T14:55:28.019-05:002013-04-29T14:55:28.019-05:00I have tried 4 times and been REJECTED every singl...I have tried 4 times and been REJECTED every single time. I have a great camera, I think my photos look ok and so am starting to feel like I'm never going to be able to join the special craftgawker club!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09772525612879991342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-55766777317995917122012-09-04T16:10:56.369-05:002012-09-04T16:10:56.369-05:00I had never heard of Craftgawker until now. I'...I had never heard of Craftgawker until now. I'd say a camera is a better choice when submitting pictures. Just my thought and 2 cents for what it's worth. LOL. Good LuckCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16503798539178829225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-62082557564641703642012-08-24T22:24:56.323-05:002012-08-24T22:24:56.323-05:00I've heard they are just SUPER picky! I'v...I've heard they are just SUPER picky! I've submitted three times and never been accepted. Maybe one day :o)<br /><br />Thanks for joining the CHQ Blog Hop this week...I hope you were able to "meet" some new friends! :o)Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18309429500477376706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-52080989285158142692012-08-23T23:00:59.193-05:002012-08-23T23:00:59.193-05:00You will like it! Thanks for following us and I...You will like it! Thanks for following us and I'm your newest follower too! Love your house numbers! What a great way to highlight them.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084166456186379106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-4798505372528632862012-08-23T14:44:32.751-05:002012-08-23T14:44:32.751-05:00I had never heard of Craftgawker either, so thanks...I had never heard of Craftgawker either, so thanks for the tip. I definitely want to check it out.<br />Your new follower,<br />Terrie @ HearthandWhimsy.comTerrie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09541933982665484425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-36113379042959057452012-08-22T22:57:16.096-05:002012-08-22T22:57:16.096-05:00Thanks Chloe! I'm following you now too! Thank...Thanks Chloe! I'm following you now too! Thanks for dropping in and sharing the love!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084166456186379106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-78958317968289453342012-08-22T22:55:16.460-05:002012-08-22T22:55:16.460-05:00Craftgawker is a cool site with lots of unusual cr...Craftgawker is a cool site with lots of unusual crafts. Unlike Pinterest, you won't see 100 versions of the same craft on it. I take all my pictures now with my Iphone and I guess I might have to go back to my camera. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping in today!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084166456186379106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-83044573147898835402012-08-22T22:53:27.157-05:002012-08-22T22:53:27.157-05:00Blog Hops or Linky Parties are a lot of fun and ca...Blog Hops or Linky Parties are a lot of fun and can drive traffic to your blog. We've only been blogging since the end of February and you are right - it can be overwhelming. Keep on Linking up to parties and you will drive more traffic to your blog. Also, pin to Pinterest. I started a Crafty In Crosby board that does pretty well.<br /><br />Thanks for the link to Lamiki.com. I pinned one of her articles. I have some great blog tips and links on my Pinterest Blog Tips Board too - <br /><br />http://pinterest.com/jlsumruld/blogs-tips-and-advice-on-blogging/<br /><br />I'm a Pinterest fanatic and in fact, I was inspired by Pinterest to start the blog. I have more followers on Pinterest than I do on the blog!!!<br /><br />Good luck and so nice to meet you!<br /><br />Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084166456186379106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-48626925562276878822012-08-22T09:44:42.528-05:002012-08-22T09:44:42.528-05:00I'm sorry to say that I can't offer any ad...I'm sorry to say that I can't offer any advice, as I'm a novice, too. Yesterday I took part in my first "blog hop" and I'm still not sure what that is! Perhaps I shouldn't tell people how green I actually am. :)<br /><br />The blogosphere can be an overwhelming place, no? Although my initial intention was not to blog to the masses, it's really nice when people read and relate to your posts. I'd be lying if I said those unread posts that I poured so much time into didn't make me a little sad.<br /><br />There is a great blogger called lamiki who gives a lot of great tips about how to promote your blog. Here's one of her posts: <br /><br />http://lamiki.com/2012/08/how-to-blog-every-day-slides-from-wordcamp/<br /><br />If you do find any great tips, I'd love to hear them!<br /><br />Happy Blogging, <br /><br />SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288420792275248400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-16332446617856917722012-08-22T07:17:27.081-05:002012-08-22T07:17:27.081-05:00Came over from your comment left on my post. I ha...Came over from your comment left on my post. I have never heard of this. I will check it out, but I take terrible photos LOL!!!<br /><br />Distressed Donna Down HomeDonna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-72547877428352567892012-08-22T00:04:42.400-05:002012-08-22T00:04:42.400-05:00I've never submitted so I can't help. :(
...I've never submitted so I can't help. :(<br /><br />I'm a new follower from the WW Hop. Hope you can stop by mamasmusingsblog.blogspot.comChloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633252031208740403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-83846645930578757592012-08-21T22:57:09.367-05:002012-08-21T22:57:09.367-05:00Well that is good news! I'm going to keep try...Well that is good news! I'm going to keep trying and resubmitted it with a different picture, but I'm not sure it is high enough quality. Do you know if they have any rules about Holiday crafts? Can they only be submitted during that "Season"? <br /><br />Thanks for dropping in to see us tonight!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084166456186379106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-76860004480310922702012-08-21T22:47:29.261-05:002012-08-21T22:47:29.261-05:00Thanks Monica! After having tasted a little tiny b...Thanks Monica! After having tasted a little tiny bit of success, I'm not ready to give up yet!!! Thanks for dropping in tonight!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084166456186379106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-48675202657078417502012-08-21T21:45:17.299-05:002012-08-21T21:45:17.299-05:00Yes, it is worth it!
If your first picture does ...Yes, it is worth it! <br />If your first picture does not get picked, try another picture (they do not mind) <br />But only do one at a time, waiting to hear back from them, before submitting for the same post. I once re-submitted THREE times for the same post before it was accepted!<br />Due to craftgawker's size requirements, some pictures do not look as good when they shrink down, so sometimes I shrink them myself and alter them and that helps. <br />Also, it stings a bit, but just do not take it personally and keep trying!!<br /><br />Visiting from the createcraftlove blog hop<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822035989445627760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905368664606370689.post-56350114904778008512012-08-21T21:40:53.764-05:002012-08-21T21:40:53.764-05:00Thanks for sharing. I didn't even know what c...Thanks for sharing. I didn't even know what craftgawker was! Congrats on your acceptance and I think that you should not be discouraged. Keep on trying!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961649124510051001noreply@blogger.com