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friday link love: BlogHer edition + GIVEAWAY

Aug 13th 2010 07:49:19 am

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If you read my personal blog or follow my personal Twitter account, you know that I attended the BlogHer conference last weekend in New York. I was not sure what to expect, but since it was hosted near me this year I decided to give it a try. I was hoping to network and spread the good word about Swap-bot. It turns out that there weren’t a ton of art and craft bloggers there, but I did get to do plenty of networking with cool women and I attended some informative classes. Below are some of the links I collected along the way…

Crafty Blogs & Sites:

Handmade Detroit – If you are in Michigan, this site is for you. And even if you’re not, the blog has lots of great crafty content.
Tonya Staab – This and That – Tonya was on the Etsy blogging panel with me and she is fantastic. Her blog covers just about everything – including cupcakes!
DIY Buiness Association – A new blog and organization from Amy Schroeder, Founder of Venus Zine and venuszine.com.
Teen Angster – The personal blog of Allison, one of the authors of the amazing Etsy blog.
The Creative Empire – You already know about Tara Gentile from ScoutieGirl and Megan Auman from Crafting an MBA because I link to their great sites all of the time. The Creative Empire is their new project – a community built to help web entrepreneurs.
The Honey Pie Tree – A hand-crafted toy designer’s blog.
The Studio Creations – A very pretty art blog by Thais, a Brazilian living in NY.
Louise Gale – An artist who hosts the The Creative Color Challenge.
Kipiboo – A blog of art and inspiration from a Brooklyn artist.
Design Mom – Gabrielle is one of the founders of Kirtsy, a designer, and a mom of six.

Other Blogs:

The Token Fat Girl – Lorrie writes about her weight loss adventures, plus lots of other stuff like fashion and recipes. I hung out with her a bit at the conference and she is really sweet and multi-talented.
The Bloggess – This is a “famous” blog that I had read in the past, but somehow lost track of. It is super-funny.
Pine Creek Cottage – Marcy’s sweet blog.
Zipbag of Bones – Funny. And a little inappropriate. But mostly funny.
Mama’s Keeper – A work at home caregiver’s journey.
Just a Girl in the World – Adventures of a southern girl, sometimes traveling the world.
One Bored Mommy – A mom of four blogs daily.
Little Tech Girl – A tech geek blog written by a mom of two set of twins!
You Can’t Call It “It” – A hip baby names blog.
Things of Random Coolness – A blog of very cool design-y things.

Other Cool Websites:

Indie Biz Chicks – I’ve already linked to this site a couple times, but Crissy’s website is an excellent resource for small business owners.
Reware Vintage – a vintage clothing shop and blog.
Food on the Table – A meal planning tool. Amanda, the rep, was super-sweet!
Cake Lab – The most beautiful and delicious mini cupcakes. I had them at Etsy.
Girlfriend Circles – A community that matches up online friends for real world get togethers.
Graph Jam – A funny graph builder.

blogherswag

GIVEAWAY

I also picked up a bunch of free swag at the conference. In the expo area companies were handing out free product like it was candy! (And, some of it was candy.) I have a very random group of swag to GIVE AWAY to one person… The package will include a Microsoft tote bag, a Cherrios T-shirt (adult size medium), an Arm & Hammer mouse pad, a new Febreze “Set and Refresh,” a Firefox keychain, a unicorn lollipop, some Downey fabric softener, a General Mills pocket mirror, an AOL pocket notepad and pen, hand sanitizer from Yahoo!, an Etsy party favor pack with lip gloss and pins, and the BIG PRIZE: a $10 gift card to Toys R Us! To enter to win this really bizarre – but great, right? – collection of goodies, comment on this post with a link to one of your favorite craft blogs or female bloggers.

You must include your Swap-bot username in your comment. The drawing will be open for entry until Wednesday, August 18th. I will randomly select and announce the winner next Thursday.

45 Comments » Categories: friday link love, Giveaways

45 Responses to “friday link love: BlogHer edition + GIVEAWAY”

Orit on 13 Aug 2010 at 8:09 am #

Of course I would love ot win a very random giveaway
On of my favourite blogs in [Joy the Baker's](http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/)’s – she’s from LA and she bakes like no other and has a fun and funny look on things. I love her blog.

orit on SB.
Brenda @ PeekatMyPaper on 13 Aug 2010 at 8:18 am #

Since I wasn’t able to attend BlogHer, it would be fun to win some BlogHer swag anyway!

thanks for the chance to win!
brenda
Jex on 13 Aug 2010 at 8:25 am #

I love Saucy´s blog:

http://www.saucysprinkles.com/

She´s so creative, I love everything she make, she´s funny and you can find great ideas and good tips here =)

Enjoy!
gina s. on 13 Aug 2010 at 8:58 am #

Hi All! this is agoodgirlie2 from swapbot.

I love this post about the conference, sounds like it was fun! Wish I could’ve been there too but prizes would be awesome too.

I newly discovered this craft blog and love it, hope you do too.

http://www.getcrafty.com/blogs.php
IlonaH on 13 Aug 2010 at 9:36 am #

I’m IlonaH, and I have several great sites in my way too long list of blog-favs (just ask my hubby when he has to save my computer again). One of them is Pioneer Woman: http://www.thepioneerwomancooks.com/the_pioneer_woman_cooks/2007/06/cinammon_rolls_.html... ok, this is the link to my fav post, and I still have to try it. Someday I will!

Another blog I love to read is Vlijtig (think she’s also a member here, but not sure which nickname): http://vlijtig.blogspot.com/. She’s Dutch, but her blog is in English. She’s so crafty in all sorts of things!
Shauna Pieruccini on 13 Aug 2010 at 9:57 am #

Hey. Shaunapie from swap-bot this is cool I wish I could have gone

http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/index.aspx
Jenna Z on 13 Aug 2010 at 12:09 pm #

Ooh, nifty, thanks for the chance to win! I really enjoy reading http://mimismartypants.com/, she is really the only mom blog I can tolerate and she is hilarious! Every post makes me rethink not having kids yet. (swap-bot user JennaZ)
Inshala on 13 Aug 2010 at 1:34 pm #

This is -such- a hard ask, there are so many astoundingly clever women in the creative arts and craft blog community. But there is one i visit on a regular if not daily basis that inspires me and fills me with passion and endless ideas for DIY. This person is of course the beautiful, articulate and always in season, Grace Bonney from Design*Sponge http://www.designspongeonline.com He has tens of thousands of readers per day but hey, if this shout out gets her 5 or 10 more, then I’m a happy camper. My day isn’t the same with out this blog and this wonderful woman.

Oh, and I am Inshala on SB.
Inshala on 13 Aug 2010 at 1:35 pm #

Oh dear oh dear, *SHE He has tens of thousands of readers per day* certainly not HE! What a typo to make!
niecedenise on 13 Aug 2010 at 1:51 pm #

What fun-and to actually live close enough to attend and still sleep at home!!!! Thanks for the chance to win some swag-Hugs, niecedenise
Pepper on 13 Aug 2010 at 2:44 pm #

I really love http://justsomethingimade.blogspot.com/ – so inspiring! And some great free vintage graphics.

Thanks so much for the opportunity to get some goodies! <3 My swap-bot username is PepperDust
onlyincambodia on 13 Aug 2010 at 2:47 pm #

I would LOVE this fun (and odd) SWAG giveaway!

I’m onlyincambodia.

My friend who lives and teaches in Laos writes a blog about various products and items that are for moms and kids. Many are eco-friendly! She also offers lots of giveaways!

http://mommosttraveled.com/
mimmeli on 13 Aug 2010 at 9:10 pm #

I’m mimmeli on swap-bot^^.

The blog I love is from Mai, Japan. She makes traditional Japanese stuff and lately also writes about her first baby, which should be born soon. She also gives some nice tutorials in her blog of how to make some bags, sarubobo, etc.

http://mairuru.blogspot.com/
kathy c(heartsablaze) on 14 Aug 2010 at 9:34 am #

http://suziblu.typepad.com/

This is one of favorite blogs, sometimes she gets off the beaten path but over the years,this has given me support and encouragment to keep to doing art.

I still get alot of ideas,though she is turning more into a product base blog.
Dana Ward on 14 Aug 2010 at 11:20 am #

My favorite blog is http://betterafter.blogspot.com I am totally inspired by the projects on here! My swap-bot name is DanaJeanWard and yes, I am a newbie! I love the idea and have already signed up for some swaps!
lorena on 14 Aug 2010 at 4:26 pm #

Cool! I like to read http://www.makeit-loveit.com/

lorepuckett on s-b
hippofairy on 14 Aug 2010 at 4:57 pm #

how fun! i’m glad you had a great time at BlogHer! and to come home with so many goodies.. enough to share! that’s even better!

my favorite blog to read is http://www.sewmamasew.com/blog2

i can always use tips and tutorials on how to better my sewing!
Wanda Mortensen on 14 Aug 2010 at 7:48 pm #

It sounds like you had a great time, Rachel! And who doesn’t love swag?!

My favorite blog would have to be my own, I guess. LOL! http://www.wanderinglily.blogspot.com. It’s sometimes crafty, sometimes cook-ish, sometimes just day-to-day goings on.

But besides my own, which I love because it is mine, another of my many favorites is Deep Fried Kudzu – http://www.deepfriedkudzu.com/ It is mainly, but not limited to, about Southern outsider, vernacular art, folkways, southern traditions and culture, travel, cooking, and raising a family.
Mrrr on 14 Aug 2010 at 9:48 pm #

Neat! I want a unicorn lollipop.
So badly that I’ll give you *two* blogs:

http://www.jemangelaville.com/
This lady lives in Portland, OR, so I hope to one day have dinner at her house.

Its author seems to have eased herself out of the Internet, but http://www.woolfit.com/wordpress/
is still extensively archived – lots of great recipes therein.

Thanks for including Handmade Detroit, too!

~Mrrranda from swap-bot
Chantal (Toupti) on 15 Aug 2010 at 6:03 am #

My favorite blog is Swap-bot’s. But I have to admit I’m no huge fan of blogs since it’s too time consuming for me.

If I’d have to choose a favorite (other than here), I guess it would be http://www.crochetspot.com/. Since I self thought myself how to crochet a few months back, this has been a great source for tips and patterns.

Thanks for having this oh so cool giveaway.

Toupti (Chantal)
Pamela on 15 Aug 2010 at 3:14 pm #

This blog is the only one I follow. I’ve read some here & there, but don’t follow any others. Maybe I’m missing something? Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful. I’m ctyankee on Swap-Bot … hope I still have a chance to win!
Naomi (waldenpond2) on 15 Aug 2010 at 4:09 pm #

I love [Pioneer Woman's blog](http://thepioneerwoman.com/) and also [Bakerella's blog](http://www.bakerella.com/)!
Naomi (waldenpond2) on 15 Aug 2010 at 4:10 pm #

That didn’t work so well the first time.

http://www.bakerella.com
http://thepioneerwoman.com

Thanks!

Naomi (waldenpond2)
LINDA GATES on 15 Aug 2010 at 4:25 pm #

OH WOW! what an awesome giveaway of swag…Someday i would love to attend one of the conferences. Glad you had such a great time. I would also love to win this giveaway. My favorite site is Get Crafty.com. Actually i like all the craft sites, My username is bumpkins. Blessings, bumpkins
taagh on 15 Aug 2010 at 5:03 pm #

my user name is :
taagh

P.S: i am having fun with this swap-bot site
Tiffany Blair on 15 Aug 2010 at 6:47 pm #

One of my favorite blogs if French Charming. It provides me many “ah ha” moments, laughs, and inspiration. The owner hasn’t been posting as much as the past due to some unfortunate events but I still love it.

http://frenchcharming.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the great giveaway.

Onelovelygurl05
M. on 15 Aug 2010 at 8:29 pm #

Thanks for sharing your bloggy swag and all the great links.

One of my favorite blogs is by Jenny Ryan–

http://www.crankyfibrogirl.com or http://www.jennyryan.com

since she never fails to make me laugh. (If you like Laurie Notaro’s humor you’ll probably enjoy Jenny’s quips and quibbles about living with chronic illness, being addicted to her blackberry and working as a Spanish tutor.)

Best, M.
aka FieldStudio31
Jennifer Day on 15 Aug 2010 at 9:22 pm #

Hi! I’m Daybright on swapbot– and suddenly I have a giant urge to attend one of these conventions! They sound like so much fun! I will look into this.

Anyway– I have to share my favourite female blogger: tokimonsta.com

I’ve fallen in love with her blog- who wouldn’t?
happycat on 15 Aug 2010 at 9:29 pm #

Because I love Owls!

http://www.myowlbarn.com/
AriAnA on 16 Aug 2010 at 7:59 am #

I´m AriAnA on swapbot

My favorite blog was Cake Lab!! the mini cupcakes look so delicious and cute! I would love to try the banana split cupcake!
Shabbypink123 on 16 Aug 2010 at 9:13 am #

Hello all! This is Shabbypink123, fellow swap-botter!
Thanks for the opportunity to join in!

My absolutely positively most favorite blog is : [A Fanciful Twist](http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/a_fanciful_twist/)

with the beautiful and talented Vanessa Valencia.

Hope you’ll all stop by and pay her a visit!
Jan Freeman (swap-bot user name is jfreeman) on 16 Aug 2010 at 9:14 am #

Hi! I’m jfreeman on swap-bot.

My favorite blog is:
http://blackdoorstudio.blogspot.com/

And she is swapper on swap-bot as well.

She also has a store and has AWESOME ideas. Very, very creative.

Thanks! Jan Freeman
Melody Bizjack (swap-bot user name: Punkergirl) on 16 Aug 2010 at 10:00 am #

http://www.thebestofdiy.com/

I love this blog I always love to see what she has next ! I have done a few things off it and love it !

Thanks for sharing !

Melody ( punkergirl is my swap-bot username !)
FoodontheTable on 16 Aug 2010 at 11:53 am #

Thanks so much for the link! It was so fun hanging out with you in NYC!
Janice on 16 Aug 2010 at 4:55 pm #

Hey this is Starberrie on Swapbot, and the conference sounds awesome, wish I could of gone ):
Cheryl (OnceInABlueMoon on Swap-bot) on 16 Aug 2010 at 5:06 pm #

…Sarah’s “Handmade Homeschool” is a nice mix of – well – handmade and homeschool. lol. And parenting & everything else she wants to blog about.
Cheryl (OnceInABlueMoon on Swap-bot) on 16 Aug 2010 at 5:07 pm #

Doh! – I linked her in the “website” part of the form, which shows up as a # beside the time stamp…
Stacy (Ducktapegurl in Swapbot) on 16 Aug 2010 at 5:33 pm #

I really like http://plastiqrecreation.blogspot.com

She shows you how to recycle plastic, bags, cups, you name it and turn it into cool stuff! Upcycled=Awesome!

Stacy (Ducktapegurl on Swapbot)
Ami / Swap-bot username: wunderland on 16 Aug 2010 at 7:39 pm #

Wow! It doesn’t get anymore random than that. Thanks for sharing your collected swag Rachel

Lately I’ve been enjoying the creativity over at Cut Out + Keep, and they have a great blog:

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/blog
Indychelle2004 on 16 Aug 2010 at 9:24 pm #

http://yoonie-at-home.blogspot.com. I love this blog, she’s great!

I’m indychelle2004 from swap-bot.
Naomi G on 17 Aug 2010 at 3:52 am #

shockbunnie on Swap-bot

I love Kelly’s blog… Her nail polish collection and swatches are eye candy! http://www.vampyvarnish.com/
happyrocketfingers on 17 Aug 2010 at 3:55 am #

I recently discovered the blog of Lisa Currie http://www.lisalightsafire.blogspot.com/

she’s awesome and she hosts The Scribble Project Blog!

I’m happyrocketfingers on swapbot
Duckygirl on 17 Aug 2010 at 7:03 am #

This is my fav. blog fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com
she does great work
Tricia (camelsamba) on 19 Aug 2010 at 8:19 am #

hmm maybe i missed the deadline, but one of my favorite crafty blogs is http://craftzine.com/ . My favorite mail related blog is the Orphaned Postcard Project, http://postmuse.blogspot.com/ – she’s a swapbotter and postcard collector, and she blogs about a new postcard every day.
Swap-bot Weblog on 20 Aug 2010 at 6:49 am #

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