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The Days and Weeks Ahead AND A Grab Bag Giveaway!

April 13, 2011 /

 

EDIT: This giveaway is now closed. 4 winners will be announced tomorrow, Monday, April 18.

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This morning I wrote a blog that was probably 3 pages long explaining why Michelle and I felt the need to take a blogging break. Reading it over now, I realize it was overkill! Suffice to say, after 3 years of blogging a minimum of 5 times a week, and sharing 1 – 3 crafts each week, we are exhausted. What was meant to be a fun outlet has become a full time job, AND we are NOT a business!

There are many other pursuits that we have and blogging at this rate has taken a toll on our families and is sapping our creative juices. We both have other projects we wish to work on, yet our desire to maintain the quality of Wee Folk Art prohibits our personal pursuits. We have both felt the stress of realizing it was 8 p.m. and that we don’t have a blog ready for the next day. Please realize, we know we are the only ones responsible for setting standards that we felt compelled to adhere to, but we love WFA like a cyber child, and it is hard to give it anything less than our all!

But we realize that we need to let go. Not let go of Wee Folk Art… but let go of the rigid standards we have created for ourselves. So, this is our plan. We are getting away from “blogging”… in other words, from sharing something each and every day. We will no longer blog simply for the sake of blogging. We are also going to tackle some crafting projects we want for ourselves that may or may not be of interest to our readers. We will continue to share crafts and tutorials, but as they authentically touch our lives.  If we don’t share anything for a week, we don’t want to feel bad. On the other hand, if we are on a crafting roll, we will share what we are doing.

Think of it this way… we aren’t disowning our child… we are just sending it to camp! What you can expect are crafts and tutorials, giveaways, and access to all our past blogs and crafts, just not at the rate we have been functioning at. We will put our comments on moderate since we might go a day or two without logging on, but we will get to and reader each one! Also, PLEASE feel free to email us at weefolkart@yahoo.com with any questions, comments or concerns you may have.

We highly recommend recommend you sign up for our RSS Feed  so you know the minute we post something new ðŸ™‚ But better yet, if your not a fan of ours and following us on Facebook, make sure you do. I will continue to share my discoveries there, along with announcements you might find of interest. Also, I will link to all of our new crafts and tutorials. To encourage everyone to “like us” on Facebook, we are having a “Grab Bag Giveaway”. Just go to Facebook and “like us”, then come back here and leave us a comment letting us know you did. Already a fan of Wee Folk Art on Facebook? Then just leave a comment telling us you already are. On Sunday, April 17, at 9:00 p.m. EST, we will draw 4 winners, yep 4, and each will receive a craft that I have made in the past. I know you are all dying for a Wee Folk Art original, right? Hehe!

Anyway, Michelle and I are both looking forward to a break. We hope you continue to stop by frequently to use our old patterns, and that you continue to think fondly of us and visit often to check out new crafts and giveaways. After some rest and relaxation, I’m sure we will slowly slide back into our old habits, but in the meantime, I’m looking forward to having a cup of tea in the morning on the back deck WITHOUT dealing with the computer first 🙂 Hoping everyone understands.

Don’t forget to “like us” on Facebook, then leave a comment here. Won’t it be fun to get a surprise in the mail?

BTW… our archives are a MESS. Many of our old tutorials have the wrong photos. We plan to use this time to also do a bit of blog cleaning 🙂 

 

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124 Comments

  • ~ joey ~

    April 13, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    …to take back a big chunk of your lives! I completely understand your reasoning, I don’t blog myself but I’m gradually reducing how much time I spend visiting other people’s blogs. It’s really helpful that you can be notified when a blogger has posted something new. I love seeing your beautiful creations so I’ll be sure to visit whenever you do post! And I reference your past ideas regularly!
    Thank you for all that you have done!
    ~ joey ~
    ps. I have closed my Facebook account so can I just say that I like you here?!

  • Karen C

    April 13, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    I stumbled upon your blog a few weeks ago, and have thoroughly enjoyed all your projects. I even tried my hand at a few felt poppies. Must get some 100% wool, though. I too, have taken a break from my blog, and understand how consuming it can be. Take care of yourselves, and I’ll still be a faithful reader!

  • Guest

    April 13, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    I feel the same way…we all need time and space to let creativity take it’s course and sometimes is may not lead to a “perfect” product, but it’s the journey that will make your experience grow.
    I also already “like” you on FB!

    ENJOY!

  • Becca

    April 13, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    Sounds like a really good idea. You have to do what’s right for your families and yourselves. I look forward to reading about what you’re up to, just a little less often. Enjoy your break!

    Oh, and I’m a fan!

  • jessica

    April 14, 2011 at 12:46 am

    there’s enough awesome stuff in your archives to keep us all busy for a long long time! thank you so much for sharing these great ideas.

  • Fiona

    April 14, 2011 at 1:01 am

    Hiya, I have been reading you for a while, now I am a f/b liker too…. love all your ideas – I am new to felt work so looking for inspiration…. and lots with you of course…
    Hugz

  • Guest

    April 14, 2011 at 3:29 am

    I “liked” you on FB and I am subscribed to your RSS feed. Recently discovered you & LOVE what you do!

  • MaryJo

    April 14, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Everyone deserves to “check out” every once in a while. Enjoy your time off. We’ll be here waiting. I’m already a facebook fan.

  • Vicki K

    April 14, 2011 at 10:04 am

    Enjoy your more restful pace! I have enjoyed your blog the whole time and have made “Eddie” and a couple other projects from inspiration found here. If you never post again there are still things I could make and not run out for a long time! Thank you so much for all the time devoted!

  • Kimmer

    April 14, 2011 at 10:20 am

    Slow down, sip the tea, smell the roses… it’s no good for ANYONE if you’re too pressured to enjoy it! Meanwhile, I”m thinking your applique blocks will be a nice hand-sewing project to take to my daughter’s softball games and tournaments this spring! Thanks for all you do…

    I “Liked” you on Facebook. Look forward to seeing the next projects!

  • Michele

    April 14, 2011 at 11:58 am

    I’ve enjoyed your blog for awhile now and always feel inspired by your crafts. I plan to make lots of things for my granddaughters with your patterns. Thanks for all the hard work you’ve put into this.

  • SewLindaAnn

    April 14, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    I think it’s always important to step back and see what’s going on in your life, it’s the only way to maintain “balance” or a good lack thereof.. I “liked” you on Facebook. And, yes, of course I would love something really made by Wee Folk Art. I’m a grown woman and I love your mushrooms, crafts and all you do.

  • Heidi

    April 14, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    You are such an inspiration to me. I have made a concious decision to not sign up for facebook, twitter etc,etc as they so often use up time that is so much better spent on other persuits. Having said that- I do love your site and have recreated many ideas from your site for my children! WeeFolk art is one of only a small handful of sites that I check out almost daily for my daily dose of inspiration! Thank you for this- so although I won’t “like” you on face book I do love you! Enjoy your new found freedom from “cyber slavedom”!

  • Sam

    April 14, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    How kind you are to consider your readers and offer gifts! As if you haven’t already shared your hearts.

    I read you on google and fb.

  • Asiyah

    April 14, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    I wrote a similar post on my own blog several weeks ago. Taking a rest from the blog treadmill has been such a relief. I have finished 3 quilts in that short amount of time. It’s amazing how something like a blog that is designed to share creativity and thought, oftentimes stifles it.

    Here’s to rest and reconnecting with your craft.

    Attagirls!

    PS. I don’t FB else I would like you.

    PSS. I also don’t own a cell phone. Viva the Luddite way! 🙂

  • LDM

    April 15, 2011 at 7:40 am

    I can certainly understand needing a break! After a year of going and running, this year we halted everything but homeschool and just enjoyed our family time! Enjoy your tea! (I liked you on FB).

  • Chiska

    April 15, 2011 at 9:45 am

    I’m glad you’re taking time for yourselves! You’ve given so much to us. I also look forward to seeing what you continue to share with us. I also liked you on facebook.

  • Cynthia I

    April 15, 2011 at 11:18 am

    I just quietly peruse your amazing creations. Love the hand crafts especially since it seems beyond my power to hand stitch! Glad to know that there is life outside of blogging and that the reality of it becoming a full time job if we let it. Your post here made me feel so much better about the rarity of my posting. I like doing with the kids more than posting!

    I just liked you on FB so I can keep up with you.

  • Ellie Fitzpatrick

    April 15, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    I am already a fan on FB and look forward to your occasional blog posts. I am having so much fun this week using your little knitted dolls patterns. My children love them! And I know that there is so many more great tutorials that I have yet to discover in your archives! Thanks.

  • Greeblygreebly

    April 15, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    I liked you on Facebook. I think it is good you are doing what you need to do for yourselves and your families. That always needs to be the priority!

  • HollyC

    April 16, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    I am so excited that I found your blog. Wow…you have been blogging for 5yrs?!?! I did sign up for the RSS feed. I am now going to read 5 yrs worth of blogs, can’t wait! I don’t have a facebook, I wouldn’t be very good at it, not enough time. I do blog though and I can sympathize with you, it takes away from your family time. Maybe I will get a facebook going and have to “like” you. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent!

  • Anushka

    April 17, 2011 at 5:37 am

    i totally understand a step back from the blog and the exact idea of enjoying your cup of tea on the deck without the computer! your blog is somewhat new to me, so i have yet a lot to explore. i am grateful to hear that you are still keeping the blog because i just filled a basket on amazon for the harvest time curriculum as i embark on homeschooling my four year old son with it. i also liked you on facebook and would love a grab bag! thank you for everything you do!

  • Julie T.

    April 17, 2011 at 6:29 am

    Sometimes I think I am lucky that I didn’t discover my creative bug until my son was a pre-teen. I had more time to do what I wanted and when I wanted. Good for you for realizing you are spreading yourselves too thin – and doing something about it! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway! I don’t have FB.

  • Meliah

    April 17, 2011 at 8:40 am

    I love all your great ideas and inspiration..everyone needs a break now and then so enjoy and take a slower rhythm to your life. I am already a fan on Facebook and can’t wait to find out what is in the Grab Bag.

  • Pasuhi

    April 17, 2011 at 8:41 am

    I so understand, have had my blog since 2005 and sometimes I feel drained by having to come up with something every single day for it.
    Enjoy the beauty of your deck and refresh !
    Would love to win a grab bag of yours. Been a friend on facebook for a while now
    Many blessings to you while you take a well deserved break