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    #CRAFTERMINDS HashTracking.com Report

    905 tweets generated 1,318,833 impressions, reaching an audience of107,723 followers within the past

    24 hoursCalculated from up to about 1000 tweets | Generated Mon Oct 24 2011 14:06:12 GMT-0700 (Pacific

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    Top 10 by number of impressions1. crafterminds: 332,556

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    2. creatingthehive: 553. pearlgateway: 46

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    less than a minute ago As always, thanks @crafterminds! :) #crafterminds

    about 1 minute ago#crafterminds gotta read this transcript tonight!! Great chat!

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    about 1 minute ago@liznoonan For me, shutting down for 3 months would be a last

    resort, but you need to do what makes sense for you. #crafterminds

    about 2 minutes ago RT @todayshandmade: would be amazing if you joined me on Wed

    @ 3pmPST for a "what #handmade means to you" chat #crafterminds

    about 2 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @todayshandmade: would be amazing if

    you joined me on Wed @ 3pmPST for a "what #handmade means to you" #crafterminds

    about 2 minutes ago@crafterminds i get emotional blocks, am even thinking of shutting

    down for 3 months, a hiatus #crafterminds

    about 2 minutes ago@crafterminds thanks! And great chat today! #crafterminds

    about 2 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @creatingthehive in general, the more you give

    of anything the more you get, I think! #crafterminds

    about 2 minutes ago RT @todayshandmade: would be amazing if you joined me on Wed

    @ 3pmPST for a "what #handmade means to you" chat #crafterminds

    about 3 minutes ago RT @todayshandmade: @crafterminds & everyone on

    #crafterminds today would be amazing if you joined me on Wed @ 3pmPST for a "what

    #handmade means to you" chat

    about 3 minutes ago Thanks @crafterminds and everyone for the great chat#crafterminds

    about 3 minutes ago@crafterminds Thanks for the great hosting! :) #crafterminds

    about 3 minutes ago@crafterminds & everyone on #crafterminds today would be

    amazing if you joined me on Wed @ 3pmPST for a "what #handmade means to you" chat

    about 3 minutes ago gotta go cut this kitty cat costume #halloween would love to stay

    and chat #crafterminds... like your topics!

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    about 3 minutes ago Thanks for the chat! #crafterminds

    about 4 minutes ago@EmbellishedNest Thanks for joining us! #crafterminds

    about 4 minutes ago@DearestJackdaw good luck and happy writing! #crafterminds

    about 4 minutes ago@DearestJackdaw Go do it! :) Thx for coming today! #crafterminds

    about 4 minutes ago RT @DearestJackdaw: #crafterminds feeling the urge to go and

    write a blog now!! #crafterminds

    about 4 minutes ago Totally agree! it's about positive energy @crafterminds in general,

    the more you give of anything the more you get, I think! #crafterminds

    about 4 minutes ago Yes, thank you all. this was a very dynamic chat. Glad to join. I'll be

    following you on here. #crafterminds

    about 4 minutes ago I had such a great chat today! Thanks everyone!

    #bestcraftermindschatever#crafterminds

    about 5 minutes ago This chat was fun! I will definitely be joining again :) Thankseveryone! #crafterminds

    about 5 minutes ago#crafterminds feeling the urge to go and write a blog now!!

    about 5 minutes ago@gloriafox that is great and so true. Blogs are also for the bloggerto self-evaluate. I read from my posts and learn. #crafterminds

    about 5 minutes ago Great chat! Thanks ladies!! #crafterminds

    about 6 minutes ago@creatingthehive in general, the more you give of anything the

    more you get, I think! #crafterminds

    about 6 minutes ago I just lurked and listened today...thanks for all the good chat -

    feeling a bit fuzzy today - promise more chatting next time #crafterminds

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    about 6 minutes ago RT @Creatingthehive: the more you blog, the more ideas you have

    too - at least for me - sort of a tumbleweed effect #crafterminds

    about 6 minutes ago Good points, all! #crafterminds

    about 6 minutes ago@PearlGateway I try to limit myself to mainlyblog/facebook/twitter because of that very reason! #crafterminds

    about 6 minutes ago@PearlGateway We need to get off of the internet to actually

    accomplish crafts. #crafterminds

    about 6 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Blogging=great motivator; Dont remember

    blogs to follow today. :) #crafterminds

    about 7 minutes ago#crafterminds I just post a link to my blog on FB and tweet as an

    announcement that there's new content to click over and enjoy :-)

    about 7 minutes ago the more you blog, the more ideas you have too - at least for me -

    sort of a tumbleweed effect #crafterminds

    about 7 minutes ago As a teacher, think that's why I love it! :) RT @crafterminds:

    @eCelebrating Blogging is all about sharing ideas so others... #crafterminds

    about 7 minutes ago RT @gloriafox: I never realized how much I love teaching until I

    started blogging. #crafterminds

    about 7 minutes ago RT @gloriafox: True! RT @Creatingthehive: Sometimes blogging

    can put things in perspective - helps you define what you are passionate about #crafterminds

    about 7 minutes ago@iLoveToCreate I have totally found that true for me too!

    #crafterminds

    about 7 minutes ago gotta go say good bye tu the hubby, nice chat ladies. #crafterminds

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    about 7 minutes ago@crafterminds Thanks for a great chat! #crafterminds

    about 7 minutes ago If you think about it; blogging, twitter, FB, Pinterest, Flickr, SU -

    no wonder theres a creative block, no time to create! #crafterminds

    about 8 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: yes it is RT @crafterminds:@eCelebrating Blogging is all about sharing ideas so others can use them. #crafterminds

    about 8 minutes ago Blogging = great motivator; Don't remember accomplishing many

    projects before blogging. It really has opened up my world! #crafterminds

    about 8 minutes ago Amen RT @crafterminds: @eCelebrating Blogging is all aboutsharing ideas so others can use them. #crafterminds

    about 8 minutes ago I never realized how much I love teaching until I started blogging.

    RT @eCelebrating Blogging is all about sharing ideas so others can

    use them. #crafterminds

    about 8 minutes ago Love these chats and LOVE the community! xoxo crafty loves!

    #crafterminds

    about 8 minutes ago yes! RT @crafterminds: @eCelebrating Blogging is all about

    sharing ideas so others can use them. #crafterminds

    about 8 minutes ago Thanks all for a great chat. Let's go create!!! #crafterminds

    about 8 minutes ago Thanks for coming to #crafterminds, everyone! Keep chatting ifyou like!

    about 8 minutes ago yes it is RT @crafterminds: @eCelebrating Blogging is all about

    sharing ideas so others can use them. #crafterminds

    about 8 minutes ago RT @Creatingthehive: schedules help RT @todayshandmade: A lotof artists dont blog because they find it hard 2find the time to create & run a blog. #crafterminds

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    about 8 minutes ago to clarify, I find that most of my fb friends are people who also

    have a fb profile to promote their own blog/biz/etc. #crafterminds

    about 9 minutes ago@eCelebrating Blogging is all about sharing ideas so others can use

    them. #crafterminds

    about 9 minutes ago True! RT @Creatingthehive: Sometimes blogging can put things in

    perspective - helps you define what you are passionate about #crafterminds

    about 9 minutes ago Thanks for a great chat!! #Crafterminds

    about 9 minutes ago RT @Creatingthehive: Sometimes blogging can put things inperspective - help u know wht youre passionate abt #crafterminds

    about 9 minutes ago RT @momendeavors: True! RT @iLoveToCreate Sometimes it's

    good to reevaluate and set limitations for yourself so you aren't overwhelming yourself#crafterminds

    about 9 minutes ago@Creatingthehive totally, I started out blogging a lot more recipes,

    now I hardly ever share recipes. #crafterminds

    about 9 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate Sometimes its good to reevaluate and set

    limitations for yourself so you arent overwhelming yourself#crafterminds

    about 9 minutes ago I need to sign off too. Visit me at http://t.co/bLOtCN5N if you

    want! :) #crafterminds

    about 9 minutes ago RT @Creatingthehive: Sometimes blogging can put things inperspective - helps you define what you are passionate about #crafterminds

    about 10 minutes ago@taunitweets The more the merrier! #crafterminds

    about 10 minutes ago Interesting that so many want to be duped! Maybe the entertaining

    niche is different. #crafterminds

    about 10 minutes ago RT @DIYJenn: For me, crafting is like writing an

    article...sometimes I just have to walk away and come back to it later #crafterminds

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    about 10 minutes ago Yes. Accountability! RT @crafterminds: @gloriafox Blogging

    provides a great deadline/incentive to do work! #crafterminds

    about 10 minutes ago If the ideas are always on a particular subject matter, maybe you

    Facebook fans over to my blog which they may not know about #crafterminds

    about 10 minutes ago Sometimes blogging can put things in perspective - help you knowwhat you love by defining what you are passionate about #crafterminds

    about 10 minutes ago@gloriafox Blogging provides a great deadline/incentive to do

    work! #crafterminds

    about 10 minutes ago@crafterminds For me, crafting is like writing an

    article...sometimes I just have to walk away and come back to it later #crafterminds

    about 11 minutes ago True! RT @iLoveToCreate Sometimes it's good to reevaluate and

    set limitations for yourself so you aren't overwhelming yourself#crafterminds

    about 11 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Sometimes its good to reevaluate and set

    limitations for yourself so you arent overwhelming yourself. #crafterminds

    about 11 minutes ago@eCelebrating what's the chance to have your next door neighbor

    duplicate it. I think is flattering. #crafterminds it means you rock LOL

    about 11 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome Me too. Gotta get better at being me on the

    blog one though! #crafterminds

    about 11 minutes ago@RUaDSarah I agree, but it does make it easier if you're not

    doing everything! #crafterminds

    about 11 minutes ago If I wasn't blogging, I probably wouldn't have finished half the

    projects I have, or started a biz. I love it! #crafterminds

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    about 11 minutes ago nice! RT @EmbellishedNest: @todayshandmade blogging pushes

    me 2B more creative! now that Im blogging, I make time 4 crafting. #crafterminds

    about 11 minutes ago@eCelebrating I blog because I want everything I do to be

    before Oct. 31? #crafterminds

    about 11 minutes ago@eCelebrating do you mean a project or writing as part of a bookidea? has come to mind, yes. #crafterminds

    about 11 minutes ago No - my goal is to have it duped, ha! RT @eCelebrating: Do you

    ever not blog something because you dont want it duplicated? #crafterminds

    about 11 minutes ago Sometimes it's good to reevaluate and set limitations for yourselfso you aren't overwhelming yourself. #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago RT @EmbellishedNest: @todayshandmade I find blogging pushes

    me to be more creative! now that I'm blogging, I make time for crafting. #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago Agree! RT @RUaDSarah: @eCelebrating Nope... but I usually

    don't want to do guest posts with them 'cause I want them all mine! #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago RT @madiganmade: These are ways I got out of my creating funk:

    http://t.co/0qFYsf2o (may help) #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago@PearlGateway No, don't import your blog posts to Notes on FB.

    doing this? Why not just share the link so they havetoclickover? #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago RT @crafterminds RT @madiganmade: These are ways I got outof my creating funk: http://t.co/gbjOykjU (may help) #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago@eCelebrating Mmmm nope... but I usually don't want to do guest

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    posts with them 'cause I want them all mine! #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago@todayshandmade I find blogging pushes me to be more creative!

    now that I'm blogging, I make time for crafting. #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago Agree w/Balance. That's why an editorial calendar is priceless. Itmight change, but it's outta my head and on paper! #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago@tsoniki Fan pages for me #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago schedules help RT @todayshandmade: A lot of artists dont blogbecause they find it hard 2find the time to create & run a blog. #crafterminds

    about 12 minutes ago RT @madiganmade: These are ways I got out of my creating funk:

    then another one for my blog. #crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago RT @Creatingthehive: RT @PearlGateway: balance is key -losing

    your mind tweeting, posting,just to gain followers - cut back. #crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago Do you ever not blog something because you don't want it

    duplicated? #crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago@HomeStoriesA2Z@crafterminds choccie helps everyone :D

    #crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago@HomeStoriesA2Z would love to. Come visit Calif!#crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago Ok - thoughts on importing my blog posts to 'notes' on FB? Beendoing this for a month now, not sure if I should cont.? #crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago These are ways I got out of my creating funk: http://t.co/av32onuR(may help) #Crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: balance is the key. If youre losing your mind

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    tweeting, posting, etc. just to gain followers - cut back. #crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: It's cliche, but balance is the key. If you're

    difficult to get people to follow! with a profile it's easier. #crafterminds

    about 13 minutes ago A lot of artists don't blog because they find it hard to find the time

    to create and run a blog. How do you find the time? #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago agreed RT @muralmaker1: @eCelebrating they might just

    "appear" that way. I dont think any blogger has enuf time to do it all. #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago@crafterminds It is overwhelming these days. There's a lot to

    promote and keep up with! #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago TY @bubblewrappd XOXOX #Crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: balance is the key. If youre losing your mind

    tweeting, posting, etc. just to gain followers - cut back. #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago@crafterminds@creatingathome same, I wouldn't like the thought

    of people having access to too many of my personal details #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago@Tsoniki FB Fan pages for your blog. Group pages are good for

    support/feedback. #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago@muralmaker1 Send it on over STAT! #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago Got some right here! RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: @crafterminds

    Chocolate usually helps me ;)! Hee, hee! #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago RT @CynGagen: RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: Times I experience

    emotional blocks in blogging are when Im comparing self to others. #crafterminds

    about 14 minutes ago It's cliche, but balance is the key. If you're losing your mind

    tweeting, posting, etc. just to gain followers - cut back. #crafterminds

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    about 14 minutes ago@eCelebrating they might just "appear" that way. I don't think any

    blogger has enuf time to do it all. #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago I prefer fan pages. RT @Tsoniki: Fan pages for FB, or group

    pages? #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago@MHeuleBead Oh yes, i have been hiring people! (What do you

    specialize in?) #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago@Tsoniki definitely Fan page #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago RT @Creatingthehive: RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: comparingyourself to others. is procrastination in spades!!! jst like perfectionism #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: people dont buy art they buy the emotion

    connected to the art...let them know who U are & why U create #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago@crafterminds Chocolate usually helps me ;)! Hee, hee!

    #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: Times I experience emotional blocks in

    blogging are when Im comparing self to others. #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago@HomeStoriesA2Z Just getting in on #crafterminds--comparing

    yourself to others? Boy, that's a slippery slope, isn't it?

    about 15 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @HouseTalkN It is hard to open up/get

    personal, but if your blog IS you, then you should do it. #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago Fan pages for FB, or group pages? #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: people dont buy art they buy the emotion

    connected to the art...let them know who U are & why U create #crafterminds

    about 15 minutes ago@HomeStoriesA2Z thank goodness I don't get those emotionalblocks very often! #crafterminds

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    about 15 minutes ago It's hard not to compare. Some seem to have endless time to crank

    stuff out. #crafterminds

    about 16 minutes ago RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: Times I experience emotional blocks in

    blogging are when Im comparing myself to others. #crafterminds

    about 16 minutes ago@crafterminds You can always hire someone (raising eyebrows up

    down, up down) :) #crafterminds

    about 16 minutes ago@crafterminds if I wake up in a funny mood it almost alwaysaffects the rest of my working day :( #crafterminds

    about 16 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome I prefer fan pages. Not everyone online is my

    friend! #crafterminds

    about 16 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Sometimes I feel like there are so manyaspects to running my blogging biz Im blocked from doing it all! #crafterminds

    about 16 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: people don't buy art they buy the emotion

    conneccted to the art...let them know who U are & why U create #Crafterminds

    about 16 minutes ago Times I experience emotional blocks in blogging are when I'm

    comparing myself to others. Or PMS'ing. They usually coincide. #crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome Do you get to see every friends personal

    things that way? #crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: people dont buy art they buy the emotionconneccted to the art...let them know who U are & why U create #crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago Hi Laura @EmbellishedNest#crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago Will the bubble burst? I see people following everything from

    their fav cottage cheese brand to M. Stewart on fb and twitter #crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: people don't buy art they buy the emotion

    conneccted to the art...let them know who U are & why U create #Crafterminds

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    about 17 minutes ago RT @CreatingAtHome: or both? I like to link to original source +

    via pinterest. @crafterminds: DONT link to Pinterest. DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago Sometimes I feel like there are so many aspects to running my

    blogging business that I'm blocked from doing it all! #crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago people don't buy art they buy the emotion conneccted to the

    art...let them know who U are & why U create #Crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago@muralmaker1 Thanks! Great topic. #crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: act normal...be different works for me(most of the time) #crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago Always hard RT @crafterminds sometimes something major will

    happen to me emotionally & i can't blog or craft for a few days #crafterminds

    about 17 minutes ago@designed2nines Nat!

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    about 18 minutes ago@TheCraftMonkey I have hardly done any with my FB page

    either. #crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago@EmbellishedNest Welcome! We're chatting about creativity

    blocks and how we deal with them. #crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago Me too. RT @crafterminds: sometimes something major will

    happen and i cant blog or craft for a few days. Hate that! #crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago RT @glittershim: RT @crafterminds: Quick blogging etiquette tip:DON'T link to Pinterest. DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago@EmbellishedNest Welcome! we're talking about craft/writer's

    #crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: I've started treating my blog FB page

    much like my personal FB page w/ great results. Readers bond w/ the relatable you.#crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago@MHeuleBead Yay, yes, pls send your #craftfails to me!

    #crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago Thanks so much! RT @crafterminds: @PearlGateway I herebybestow the #crafterminds MVP of the day to you! You give great tweet! #crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago RT @graphicsfairy: RT @madiganmade: Blog karma does exist.Always credit your inspiration... Youd want someone else to do the same. #crafterminds

    about 18 minutes ago@HomeStoriesA2Z FB and Twitter are great for sharing the realyou. #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago sometimes something major will happen to me emotionally, and i

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    can't blog or craft for a few days. Hate that! #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago Hi everyone! Sorry I'm late, this is my first time joining this chat, I

    saw it going and thought I'd join! Is there a topic? #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago@crafterminds All the time. I think it's only natural. #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Do you ever experience emotional blocks

    when blogging or creating? #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago Ive only just really started utilizing my FB page #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago@crafterminds Yes, I heard about it thru you gals. It's great! :) I'msure I have some ... craft attempts to share. #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway What to post on FB - stuff fans cant find

    elsewhere! behind-the-scenes, u on the weekend, something random! #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago act normal...be different works for me (most of the time)

    #Crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago@PearlGateway I hereby bestow the #crafterminds MVP of the

    day to you! You give great tweet! #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Narrowing your blog's focus seems

    counterintuitive, but it really does help grow your blog! #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago I sometimes talk more personally or give extra tips on my FB

    page. #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago I've started treating my blog FB page much like my personal FB

    page w/ great results. Readers bond w/ the relatable you. #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago Yes, this summer I didRT @crafterminds: Do you ever experience

    emotional blocks when blogging or creating? #Crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: Think of incentive- what do fans get from

    liking your FB page? Or following you on Twitter for that matter? #crafterminds

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    about 19 minutes ago@taunitweets If you can wait.....lol!! Or you could come here, the

    mountains are beauts this time of year ;-) #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: Think of incentive - what do fans get from

    liking your FB page? Or following you on Twitter for that matter? #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago@RUaDSarah Sass is a beautiful thing. #crafterminds

    about 19 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: Think of incentive - what do fans get from

    liking your FB page? Or following you on Twitter for that matter? #crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: Think of incentive - what do fans get fromliking your FB page? Or following you on Twitter for that matter? #crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago Do you ever experience emotional blocks when blogging or

    creating? #crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago RT @taunitweets: Heres a great article on overcoming writers

    block from @mashablehttp://t.co/VBFPdpLn#crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago I like it RT @crafterminds: RT @PearlGateway: post on FB - stuff

    fans cant find elsewhere! behind-the-scenes, u on weekend... #crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago Think of incentive - what do fans get from 'liking' your FB page?

    Or following you on Twitter for that matter? #crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago@condoblues How about the Mr. He loves Indian :) Sounds

    delicious. #crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago@MHeuleBead it is also a good way to get tips from other on the

    same matter. #crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago RT @gloriafox: I post inspiration, random thoughts, project sneak

    @crafterminds: DONT link to Pinterest. DO link to original source! #crafterminds

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    about 20 minutes ago RT @taunitweets: Heres a great article on overcoming writers

    block from @mashablehttp://t.co/1jyi6WSs#crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: What 2 post on FB - stuff fans cant find

    elsewhere! maybe behind-the-scenes, u on weekend, something random! #crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago@MHeuleBead Woot, you know @craftfail is my site, right??

    xoxo #crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago RT @condoblues: @craftmoore Slice of life posts can help. Myreaders helped me research cars when mine couldn't be fixed #crafterminds

    about 20 minutes ago I post inspiration, random thoughts, project sneak peaks, etc, on

    FB and Twitter #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Quick etiquette tip: DON'T link to Pinterest.DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago Here's a great article on overcoming writers block from

    @mashablehttp://t.co/Ik4WEycH#crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago RT @MHeuleBead: I like CraftFail. The blunders are excellent. I

    like people showing a little sass to brighten things up. It's how life is. #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago RT @MHeuleBead: I like CraftFail. The blunders are excellent. I

    like people showing a little sass to brighten things up. #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago@taunitweets You're welcome for dinner. Making Indian ChickenLentil soup. Might attempt Naan! #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago Thanks! RT @crafterminds: @muralmaker1 When in doubt insocial media, ask a (no brainer) question. Ask for opinions. #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago RT @MHeuleBead: I like CraftFail. The blunders are excellent. Ilike people showing a little sass to brighten things up love #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: What to post on FB - stuff fans cant find

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    elsewhere! behind-the-scenes, u on the weekend, something random! #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago RT @MHeuleBead: I like CraftFail. The blunders are excellent. I

    like people showing a little sass to brighten things up. #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: What to post on FB - stuff fans can't findelsewhere! maybe behind-the-scenes, or you on the weekend, or something random!

    #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @muralmaker1 When in doubt in socialmedia, ask a (no brainer) question. Ask for opinions. #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @muralmaker1 When in doubt in social

    media, ask a (no brainer) question. Ask for opinions. #Crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @muralmaker1 When in doubt in social

    Pinterest. DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago I like CraftFail. The blunders are excellent. I like people showing

    a little sass to brighten things up. It's how life is. #crafterminds

    about 21 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Quick etiquette tip: DON'T link to Pinterest.

    DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago Yes!!!RT @crafterminds: Quick etiquette tip: DONT link to

    saw lots of that at a recent market here. #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago@muralmaker1 When in doubt in social media, ask a (no brainer)

    question. Ask for opinions. #crafterminds

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    about 22 minutes ago What to post on FB - stuff fans can't find elsewhere! maybe

    behind-the-scenes, or you on the weekend, or something random! #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago Missing #crafterminds today! Crazy hectic at my house today!

    #sad

    about 22 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Quick etiquette tip: DON'T link to Pinterest.

    DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago YES! YES! YES! RT @crafterminds: Quick etiquette tip: DON'Tlink to Pinterest. DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Quick blogging etiquette tip: DON'T link to

    Pinterest. DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Quick etiquette tip: DON'T link to Pinterest.DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Quick etiquette tip: DONT link to Pinterest.

    DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago RT @condoblues: @crafterminds When I have writer's block it's

    my brain telling me to start a power tool DIY project. #crafterminds

    about 22 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Quick etiquette tip: DONT link to Pinterest.

    DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago yes always RT @crafterminds: Quick etiquette tip: DON'T link toPinterest. DO link to original source! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: With so many crafty blogs out there, its hardto stand out, so own your niche and make it rock! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago RT @DearestJackdaw: @muralmaker1@crafterminds yes! I find

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    where you are? #crafterminds Experiencing meltdown by too many options

    about 23 minutes ago@crafterminds ha! I take more breaks than actually engage! I'm

    always at a loss 4 words. Yes, that's strange 4 me. #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago Quick etiquette tip: DON'T link to Pinterest. DO link to originalsource! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: With so many crafty blogs out there, its hard

    to stand out, so own your niche and make it rock! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: With so many crafty blogs out there, its hard

    to stand out, so own your niche and make it rock! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago Buiding a niche is about deeper penetration of your ideas and

    expertise. Makes ppl want 2 see more of what YOU do. #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago@PearlGateway For that? I can wait ;) #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago RT @CreatingAtHome: RT @crafterminds: Remember, linking to

    others is NETWORKING. You win when you network! Linking is NEVER a bad thing.

    #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago@HouseTalkN honestly, it can't hurt! I credit people even for color

    on unrelated topics #Crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago RT @HouseTalkN: I am so afraid of bad blog etiquette, that I get

    carried away with linking and crediting! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @muralmaker1 social media is important, but

    it's okay to take a break, too. #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago@muralmaker1@crafterminds yes! I find it difficult what to tweet

    or post on my Facebook page! #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago With so many crafty blogs out there, it's hard to stand out, so own

    your niche and make it rock! #crafterminds

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    about 23 minutes ago@PearlGateway Niches help your TRUE readers find you! They

    don't have to comb thru stuff they don't care about #crafterminds

    about 23 minutes ago@taunitweets You're in UT right? I'm in TN, might take me awhile

    to get there, ha! ;-) #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago RT @condoblues: @TheCraftMonkey If I have craft/DIY block I

    clean/reorg workshop craft rm Clutter makes me cranky Clean makes me creative #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago@PearlGateway True...they know where to go when they want toread about a certain thing. #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago@muralmaker1 social media is important, but it's okay to take a

    break, too. #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago RT @condoblues: @crafterminds I go shopping - for ideas &inspiration. Leave my wallet @ home =don't impulse buy stupid things when in a funk

    #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago RT @ecelebrating: I love tutorials on anything, really. Even if I'll

    never do it. It's interesting to see the process. #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Do topical roundups of the type of projects

    NETWORKING. You win when you network! Linking is NEVER a bad thing. #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago@madiganmade I am so afraid of bad blog etiquette, that I get

    carried away with linking and crediting! #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago TIME!! RT @crafterminds: what other blocks do you experience

    that we can help with today? #cheaptherapy#crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Narrowing your blog's focus seems

    counterintuitive, but it really does help grow your blog! #crafterminds

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    about 24 minutes ago Amen! RT @crafterminds: Narrowing your blogs focus seems

    counterintuitive, but it really does help grow your blog! #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago RT @todayshandmade: @CreatingAtHome even if they have seen

    it before, perhaps your way of teaching suites them better. #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: Most creative ideas are spin-offs of others

    counterintuitive, but it really does help grow your blog! #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago I do lots of crafts but now I'm seeing a focus on cardmaking. I

    think niches help readers understand you better. #crafterminds

    about 24 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Remember, linking to others isNETWORKING. You win when you network! Linking is NEVER a bad thing. #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago This. RT @crafterminds: Narrowing your blogs focus seems

    counterintuitive, but it really does help grow your blog! #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago@crafterminds social media blocks!!! sometimes I just can't tweet

    and I only want to play games on FB :( #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @eCelebrating: I love tutorials on anything, really. Even if Ill

    never do it. Its interesting to see the process. #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @madiganmade: Blog karma does exist. Always credit your

    projects. I love to build upon someones idea & make it my own! #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago Agree RT @eCelebrating: I love tutorials on anything, really. Evenif Ill never do it. Its interesting to see the process. #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @Creatingthehive: amen! RT @iLoveToCreate: Anytime you

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    blog another project is an avenue for you to reach out to a new crafty friend and fan!

    #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago Narrowing your blog's focus seems counterintuitive, but it reallydoes help grow your blog! #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago@pearlgateway@condoblues does someone want to come cook at

    my house? #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: Most creative ideas are spin-offs of othersprojects. I love to build upon someones idea & make it my own! #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @madiganmade: Blog karma does exist. Always credit your

    inspiration... Youd want someone else to do the same. #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: Most creative ideas are spin-offs of othersprojects. I love to build upon someones idea & make it my own! #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @muralmaker1: once I focused on just painting, my blog

    began to grow. #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago amen! RT @iLoveToCreate: Anytime you blog another project isan avenue for you to reach out to a new crafty friend and fan! #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago I love tutorials on anything, really. Even if I'll never do it. It's

    interesting to see the process. #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago@PearlGateway LOL! #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago@madiganmade I already made a few fall projects out of

    @pinterest inspiration #crafterminds and I loved them

    about 25 minutes ago Okay, what other kinds of blocks do you experience that we can

    help with today? #cheaptherapy#crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago@muralmaker1 How about talking to a male who does the craft

    too. They're really out there. hehe #crafterminds

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    about 25 minutes agohttp://t.co/yQYFPJ1V husband and wife crafting blog

    #crafterminds

    about 25 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Anytime you blog another project is an

    avenue for you to reach out to a new crafty friend and fan! #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago Blog karma does exist. Always credit your inspiration... You'd

    want someone else to do the same. #Crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago Most creative ideas are spin-offs of others' projects. I love to buildupon someone's idea and make it my own! #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Anytime you blog another project is an

    avenue for you to reach out to a new crafty friend and fan! #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago@meganhcarroll once I focused on just painting, my blog began togrow. #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago@condoblues I've got rosemary chicken in the crockpot ;-)

    #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago Anytime you blog another project is an avenue for you to reach

    out to a new crafty friend and fan! #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago Excellent. RT @crafterminds: @taunitweets Yeah! the @emom

    book was a good one, huh? #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: TEE HEE lovely addiction RT@HouseTalkN: @madiganmade Pinterest is to blame for the pile of laundry in my basement.

    #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway Now getting the hubby to do the inspired craft

    would make for good blogs =) - so easy even my hubby can do it #crafterminds

    about 26 minutes ago@PearlGateway Hmmmm....pie.... #whensdinner? #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago I love finding advanced tutorials or unusual bead stitches. And

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    people seem to respond well to that. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@taunitweets Yeah! the @emom book was a good one, huh?

    #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: RT @crafterminds: The more you blog aboutthe same topic, the more you become an expert. Think of it as finding your niche! #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome even if they have seen it before, perhaps your

    way of teaching suites them better. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago RT @Serendipityelem: @crafterminds@Creatingthehive I also

    think that you can enriched someone elses idea w/your own stuff. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago TEE HEE lovely addiction RT @HouseTalkN: @madiganmade

    Pinterest is to blame for the pile of laundry in my basement. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@SewCatSew Better late than never is a great philosophy,

    seriously. (I subscribe! haha!) #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome Oh, you have to post them! People love step-

    by-steps! #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@craftmoore@CreatingAtHome always credit, even if you just

    expanding on an idea. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago If you have a tut, do it! You may do it differently and/or better

    than someone else! Diff ppl have diff learning styles too! #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@crafterminds@Creatingthehive I also think that you can

    enriched someone else's idea w/your own stuff. #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago RT @SewCatSew:On the better-late-than-never plan today! :-) As

    a matter of fact, thats often my blogging plan too! #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@madiganmade Pinterest is to blame for the pile of laundry in my

    basement. #crafterminds

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    about 27 minutes ago@PearlGateway Now getting the hubby to do the inspired craft

    would make for good blogs =) - so easy even my hubby can do it #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@RebeccaEParsons I figured ;) #Crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@madiganmade We talked about @pinterest a bit before you gothere, but we can again! :) #crafterminds

    about 27 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome do it, someone will do a blog search for the

    tute & see yours, follow your blog and BAM, you got a new fan #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago BTW @crafterminds I loved @emom book. Will write up a

    thanks for the encouragement. I've even done step

    by step photos of projects, but never posted them! #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago@crafterminds@CreatingAtHome People are on the same

    wavelength. It's bound to happen w/ all the inspiration out there. #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago we did earlier RT @madiganmade: Surprised no one's mentioned

    Pinterest for inspiration, yet. #Crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago RT @DearestJackdaw: @crafterminds I always link & credit when

    I can, they may link back which is great for traffic & networking! #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago again, networking = win RT @todayshandmade: Featuring others

    is always nice #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago#crafterminds On the better-late-than-never plan today! :-) As a

    matter of fact, that's often my blogging plan too!

    about 28 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @CreatingAtHome Never be afraid to do a

    tutorial, even if its already been done. Someone will appreciate it! #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago Surprised no one's mentioned Pinterest for inspiration, yet. (this

    chat is flying so I may have missed it) #Crafterminds

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    about 28 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @CreatingAtHome Never be afraid to do a

    tutorial, even if its already been done. Someone will appreciate it! #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago hi folks I'm late #crafterminds

    about 28 minutes ago RT @taunitweets: Agree RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: Letting yourpersonality shine through in your writing is so important to engaging your readers!

    #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago@crafterminds I always link & credit when I can, they may linkback which is great for traffic & networking! #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago RT @doviejay: RT @PearlGateway: I think thats the key, a "slice"

    of life, not the whole pie lol!! #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome Never be afraid to do a tutorial, even if it'salready been done. Someone will appreciate it! #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Remember, linking to others is

    NETWORKING. You win when you network! Linking is NEVER a bad thing. #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago@pearlgateway my DH helped write this post:

    http://t.co/GZALOID1 so fun! #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago RT @dollarcraft: RT @crafterminds: About to start! Today's

    #crafterminds "Crafter/Writer's Block" - join us at 1pm P/4pm E #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago Featuring others is always nice @good2bhomemade#craftermindsI like highlighting other peop's creativity when I hit a slump.

    about 29 minutes ago Me too! RT @Creatingthehive: interesting how often people thinkof same thing at same time - like its in the universe #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago RT @Creatingthehive: I find it interesting how often people thinkof same things at same time - like hovering in the universe #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Getting personal is a great way to convert

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    casual readers into FANS #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Remember, linking to others is

    NETWORKING. You win when you network! Linking is NEVER a bad thing. #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago@Creatingthehive Yes, everyone has very similar input, so it'snatural that the same ideas happen at the same time! #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: I think that's the key, a "slice" of life, not the

    whole pie lol!! #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Remember, linking to others is

    NETWORKING. You win when you network! Linking is NEVER a bad thing. #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago Amen! RT @crafterminds: Remember, linking to others is

    been done, but then maybe my readers haven't seen them yet! #crafterminds

    about 29 minutes ago Exactly RT @madiganmade: I credit where I first saw it... And

    maybe mention other good tuts if I think theyd help my readers #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago Remember, linking to others is NETWORKING. You win when

    you network! Linking is NEVER a bad thing. #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago Agree RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: Letting your personality shine

    through in your writing is so important to engaging your readers! #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago I find it interesting how often people think of the same things at

    the same time - like it's just hovering in the universe #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago I think that's the key, a "slice" of life, not the whole pie lol!!

    #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @CreatingAtHome If you created your own

    project w/out seeing others similar ones, no need to credit #crafterminds

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    about 30 minutes ago@condoblues Love that. #sliceoflifeposts#crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago RT @CreatingAtHome: If I learned the idea from someone else, I

    always credit. #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago YES RT @madiganmade: I credit where I first saw it... Andmaybe mention other good tuts if I think theyd help my readers #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago Letting your personality shine through in your writing is so

    important to engaging your readers! #crafterminds

    about 30 minutes ago#crafterminds I like highlighting other peop's creativity when I hita slump.

    about 30 minutes ago@craftmoore Slice of life posts can help. My readers helped me

    research cars when mine couldn't be fixed #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago I say: credit whenever possible. RT @CreatingAtHome: do you

    credit where you learned it if you do a tut, too? #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome If you created your own project w/out seeing

    others' similar ones, no need to credit #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @CreatingAtHome I always try to credit if I

    directly use someones instructions in making my project. #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: The more you blog about the same topic, the

    more you become an expert. Think of it as finding your niche! #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Getting personal is a great way to convert

    casual readers into FANS #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome I credit where I first saw it... And maybe

    mention other good tuts if I think theyd help my readers #Crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago creatingthehive (.com) was my hubby's inspiration RT

    @PearlGateway: Does anyone ever ask their hubs for ideas #crafterminds

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    about 31 minutes ago my philos exactly RT @crafterminds: Getting personal is a great

    way to convert casual readers into FANS #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago@MHeuleBead@HouseTalkN@crafterminds ha-I just wrote a

    post about how I talk to myself for therapy, entertaining and personal #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Getting personal is a great way to convert

    casual readers into FANS #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago@CreatingAtHome I always try to credit if I directly usesomeone's instructions in making my project. #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @madiganmade: Blog hopping outside of

    your niche can be inspiration, too. for writing style, topics, etc #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @madiganmade: Blog hopping outside ofyour niche can be inspiration, too. for writing style, topics, etc #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago RT @CreatingAtHome: There are tons of tutorials out there on the

    exact same project, do you credit where you learned it if you do a tut, too? #crafterminds

    about 31 minutes ago Getting personal is a great way to convert casual readers into

    FANS #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: The more you blog about the same topic, the

    more and more you become an expert. Think of it as finding your niche! #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago RT @madiganmade: Blog hopping outside of your niche can beinspiration, too. for writing style, topics, etc #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago Agree RT @Serendipityelem: @craftmoore as I reader I gotta sayI do care. nice to get to know a little bit about the person. #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: I leave some random stuff on my FB page

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    you credit where you learned it if you do a tut, too? #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago Does anyone ever ask their hubs for ideas, comments, inspiration

    during crafting? I do! #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago@HouseTalkN It is hard to open up/get personal, but if your blogIS you, then you should do it. #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago@craftmoore as I reader I gotta say I do care. Is nice to get to

    know a little bit about the person. #crafterminds

    about 32 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Another reason to mark your calendar for 11/7

    - we're talking about writing a craft book! with Marie @makeandtakes! #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago@Creatingthehive LOL yes they have...they're helping me to

    focus...my brain's kind of scattered lately lol #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago they want 2 kno U RT @craftmoore I think most people don't

    mind personal posts, just as long as you don't go on a bender #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago Blog hopping outside of your niche can be inspiration, too. for

    writing style, topics, etc #Crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago#winning! RT @iLoveToCreate: I think most people dont mind

    personal posts, just as long as you dont go on a bender with them. #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago@pbjstories if the image is properly tagged, then no. :)

    #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago Yes, me too RT @HouseTalkN: @crafterminds I have been really

    nervous about the personal stuff...what say you? #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago@MHeuleBead has a good point. Remember to LEARN from

    everything you observe! So much info out there for the taking! #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago I also like to leave some random stuff on my FB page that's not on

    blog - like photos of horseback riding with hubby. #crafterminds

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    about 33 minutes ago RT @todayshandmade: Update it, add new photos, add-on ideas

    RT @PearlGateway if you have an old post you might redo something #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago Me too RT @glittershim: i write my most important posts by

    hand. emotions come with a pen, technical writing = keyboard. #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago@crafterminds I have been really nervous about the personal

    stuff...what say you? #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago RT @MHeuleBead: Bloggers are readers. See what others aredoing, and see if it grabs your attention or if you are yawning #crafterminds

    about 33 minutes ago chats today have been helpful 4U.. lol RT @CynGagen:

    @ILoveToCreate reminded me....I need to do my annual candy corn roundup! #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago@craftmoore I think most people don't mind personal posts, justas long as you don't go on a bender with them. Haha! #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago RT @Creatingthehive: I was taught best SEO to use keywords in

    title and first sentence of blog #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago@crafterminds very true, but I mean if I can't think of anything

    "interesting"! Everyone loves a tutorial though, don't they! #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago RT @glittershim: i write my most important posts by hand.

    emotions come with a pen, technical writing = keyboard. #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago Bloggers are readers and vice versa. See what others are doing,and see if it grabs your attention or if you are yawning #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago Update it, add new photos, add-on ideas RT @PearlGateway ifyou have an old post you might redo something and find new readers #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago@ILoveToCreate reminded me....I need to do my annual candycorn roundup! :) #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago@Serendipityelem Hi! No kidding! :) #crafterminds

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    about 34 minutes ago@crafterminds i write my most important posts by hand. emotions

    come with a pen, technical writing = keyboard. #crafterminds

    about 34 minutes ago Oh! An image as header meaning they don't sense any text there

    correct? #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago RT @muralmaker1: a little personal stuff here n there is usually

    well recd. They get to know u better. #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago I do this, too RT @CynGagen: RT @iLoveToCreate: Do topical

    more you become an expert. Think of it as finding your niche! #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: The more you blog about the same topic, themore and more you become an expert. Think finding your niche! #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: I worry that my readers only want crafty stuff -

    do they care about a weekend.. #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago@PBJstories It doesn't hurt your SEO. You're just not taking full

    advantage. #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago@loving5kids I hate writing by hand now. I type like 70 wpm...

    write... 15 words per minute? #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago@momendeavors hello, I'am late too traying to catch up, thisladies are on fire today #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago@crafterminds good idea! I've never handwritten a blog post! Ialways jump straight on the laptop! #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Do topical roundups of the type of projectsyou are known for. Builds community & your fans will love it! #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Do topical roundups of the type of projects

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    blogger once in awhile, too. #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago The more you blog about the same topic, the more and more you

    become an expert. Think of it as finding your niche! #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago Yes. RT @craftmoore: I worry that my readers only want craftystuff - do they care abt a wknd spent w/a friend who lost baby? #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago it humaznizes U RT @craftmoore: I worry my readers only want

    crafty-do they care about weekend spent w/a friend who lost baby #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago@craftmoore I read blogs first for crafty stuff, then I get to knowpeople and read for them. #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago@craftmoore a little personal stuff here n there is usually well

    rec'd. They get to know u better. #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago Absolutely!!! RT @madiganmade Turn to reader questions for

    ideas #Crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago Does a picture first in your post hurt for SEO terms?

    #crafterminds

    about 35 minutes ago@craftmoore I think they do, it makes you more personal!#crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago helps to make you human & relatable not just a brand. RT@craftmoore: I worry that my readers only want crafty stuff#crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago Yes, trade offs: SEO vs first impression RT @crafterminds: SEOisnt everything.ppl prefer to have a nice picture at the top #Crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Do topical roundups of the type of projects

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    you are known for. Builds community & your fans will love it! #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago Not everything indeed. But peeps should know. @crafterminds:

    SEO isnt everything. #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago@craftmoore I think that makes you human. People can relate tothat. #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago@crafterminds That sounds like school work! Yuck! I'll stick to

    about another angle on the same topic, it can be interesting. #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago re: Google search abt 50% of mine are image searches - but that'sbecause of painting, I think. #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago Do topical roundups of the type of projects you are known for.

    Builds community & your fans will love it! #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago RT @glittershim: @homestoriesa2z but tag the images properly

    and it helps not hinders! #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago I worry that my readers only want crafty stuff - do they care about

    a weekend spent w/a friend who lost her baby? #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago Good point RT @crafterminds: SEO isnt everything. Humansprefer to have a nice pretty picture at the top of the post! #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago@homestoriesa2z but tag the images properly and it helps nothinders! #crafterminds

    about 36 minutes ago@HomeStoriesA2Z good to know! I almost always start with a

    @glittershim but these are ones I've pinned before and gone back

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    to multiple times. Making me crazy LOL #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago@PearlGateway true, and sometimes if you revisit and talk about

    another angle on the same topic, it can be interesting. #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago Sorry to jump in late! Hi Crafterminds folks! :) #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago Sometimes the revisits actually get more action than the original -

    because you have new followers who didn't see 1st blog #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago Crazy humans ha! RT @crafterminds: SEO isnt everything.Humans prefer to have a nice pretty picture at the top of the post! #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago I like when people show that they are thinking of doing & then

    progress on those projects. It's informative & engaging. #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: SEO isnt everything. Humans prefer to have anice pretty picture at the top of the post! #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago RT @Creatingthehive: I was taught best SEO to use keywords in

    title and first sentence of blog #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago@AnswerIsChoco#crafterminds sometimes i find it helps as I

    know that if I'm going to blog,that's another thing to tick off the to do list!

    about 37 minutes ago RT @madiganmade: Turn to reader questions for ideas, too

    #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago@HomeStoriesA2Z#crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago absolutely! RT @crafterminds: @DearestJackdaw Most here write

    tutorials a lot! I think they count as "something useful to say" #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago SEO isn't everything. Humans prefer to have a nice pretty picture

    at the top of the post! #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago@HoneybearLane@crafterminds ooh that's a great idea!

    #crafterminds

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    about 37 minutes ago Any men out there? Do they hit a block too? With a hammer? hehe

    #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago Had a blast this wkend doing just that RT @MHeuleBead get in

    touch with a group/collaboration can help. #crafterminds

    about 37 minutes ago My contest is usually step by step or tips. I'm not a story writer.

    Straight how to use, make or create it. #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago Turn to reader questions for ideas, too #Crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago RT @ilovetocreate: It helps to have a lot of in progress posts, ifyou hit a block you can jump and finish one of those! #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago Revisiting won't kill anyone - if you have an old blog, you might

    redo something and find new readers! #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago@Creatingthehive Got it, thanks! #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago@DearestJackdaw Most of us here write tutorials a lot! I think

    guilty of) helpful! #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago@sawdust_girl haha love it! #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago@aunt_nette means it was pinned incorrectly or from the phone

    app. can't stand it when pins don't go to permalink! #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago@HouseTalkN SEO = Search Engine Optimization #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago My best ideas come at night before drifting of so I keep pen &

    paper (sometimes laptop) by my bed to jot them down! #crafterminds

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    about 38 minutes ago@crafterminds most of my ideas start on paper and then I transfer

    to the computer #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: ALWAYS look at your existing content for

    posts that strike a chord - dont be afraid to revisit a topic! #Crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago search engine optimization RT @HouseTalkN: @gloriafox

    "SEO"? asks the rookie. #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago Search Engine Optimization - how google finds your blogs RT@HouseTalkN: @gloriafox "SEO"? asks the rookie. #crafterminds

    about 38 minutes ago@HouseTalkN SEO = Search Engine Optimization, or how well

    Google ranks your post in search results #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: ALWAYS look at your existing content forposts that strike a chord - don't be afraid to revisit a topic! #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago ALWAYS look at your existing content for posts that strike a

    chord - don't be afraid to revisit a topic! #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago I was taught best SEO to use keywords in title and first sentence

    of blog #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago brb....getting doggie kisses because she wants her dinner lol

    #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago I write blog idea lists by hand, but the blog post itself on thecomputer. #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago@crafterminds if I feel I don't have anything useful to say, I writea tutorial instead :) #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago@gloriafox "SEO"? asks the rookie. #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago Wow,am here1.time-can hardly keep up

    reading!:DRT@crafterminds:Wow, were back to the old crazy pace!! Barely keeping up to RT!

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    #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago Yep RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: Just a sidenote abt starting w/ a

    photo. Not great for SEO Google reads picture code first. #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago RT @MHeuleBead: writing/crafting/dieting can feel so isolating.get in touch with a group/collaboration can help. #crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago RT @Creatingthehive: RT @HoneybearLane: @crafterminds I

    have heard that sometimes you can expand upon your most popular posts, like a spinoff.#crafterminds

    about 39 minutes ago There is something about the tactile experience, isn't there? RT

    @crafterminds: Has anyone tried writing a blog post by hand? #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago Um, whoa... this chat is SO much faster than the last several!!#crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago@HomeStoriesA2Z really? I didn't know that. I was taught to put

    pictures first. Will have to rethink that. #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago@HomeStoriesA2Z I'm so not good with all that SEO stuff.#crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago RT @condoblues: Smacking stuff w/ hammers is cheaper than

    therapy. Especially retail therapy. #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago@crafterminds Just a sidenote about starting with a photo. Its notgreat for SEO. Google reads all that picture code first. #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago Like it! RT @HoneybearLane: @crafterminds heard that you can

    expand upon your most popular posts, like a spinoff. #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago Has anyone tried writing a blog post by hand? I think differentstuff comes out when I use handwriting vs. typing #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago writing/crafting/dieting can feel so isolating. get in touch with a

    group/collaboration can help. #crafterminds

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    about 40 minutes ago Good to know RT @HomeStoriesA2Z: @crafterminds Just a

    heard anything. Was wondering...

    about 40 minutes ago@craftmoore@crafterminds haha if I get scheduler's block I will

    write something generic like 'personal post' or 'craft post' #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago Sandra (Sawdust and Paper Scraps) reading along on iPhone at aclarinet lesson. Read mind and cover all my questions please. #crafterminds.

    about 40 minutes ago Anyone find that knowing you're going 2 blog it, interrupts the

    creative flow? FX having 2 take pix etc. #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago RT @HoneybearLane: @crafterminds I have heard that sometimesyou can expand upon your most popular posts, like a spinoff. #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago@crafterminds@RUaDSarah GReat attitude! Yes, the only way

    you are going to get better is by practice :) #crafterminds

    about 40 minutes ago@aunt_nette YES, so annoying!! @pinterest is now putting links

    in top right corner instead of linking image. #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago@aunt_nette yes! That happened to me yesterday! #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago@crafterminds Just a sidenote about starting with a photo. It's not

    great for SEO. Google reads all that picture code first. #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago Bwahahaha. RT @condoblues: @crafterminds Smacking stuff w/

    hammers is cheaper than therapy. Especially retail therapy. #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago@condoblues Agreed! #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago@crafterminds I have heard that sometimes you can expand uponyour most popular posts, like a 'spinoff.' #crafterminds

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    about 41 minutes ago Great idea RT @muralmaker1 I start by commenting on my fav

    blogs. Their posts, but writing just a comment opens me up. #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago Yes RT @Creatingthehive: Reading what others have questions

    about can open up blogging ideas too - help them out #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago Wow, we're back to the old crazy pace!! Barely keeping up to RT!

    Yes, so annoying! RT @aunt_nette: has anyone had any issueswith clicking on a pin and it not taking you to the post? #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago hahaha!! RT @condoblues: @crafterminds Smacking stuff w/

    hammers is cheaper than therapy. Especially retail therapy. #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: That is GREAT RT @RUaDSarah: I tend tofeel like my writing is sub-par in general... so I just try :) #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago But do you get Schedulers block?? RT @HoneybearLane:

    @crafterminds schedule out posts, helps with writers block#crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago@aunt_nette I've had that once or twice. #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago Have a few 1/2 written posts in the que @crafterminds Who stares

    down an empty page on their blog & freaks out? What do u do? #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago@aunt_nette yea all the time :( #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago RT @todayshandmade: I revisit things Ive written in past & pickout bit that wasnt elaborated on #writersblock#crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: have a lot of in progress posts, that way if

    you hit a block you can jump and finish one of those! #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago Me too RT @PearlGateway: I dont care for "in progress" posts, itmakes me feel disorganized :-/ lol #crafterminds

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    about 41 minutes ago Reading what others have questions about can open up blogging

    ideas too - help them out #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago@crafterminds Smacking stuff w/ hammers is cheaper than

    therapy. Especially retail therapy. #crafterminds

    about 41 minutes ago RT @CreatingAtHome: I always start my blog post with a photo

    and it not taking you to the post, just another pg of that thumbnail pin?

    about 42 minutes ago Good idea RT @muralmaker1: if I have writers block, start

    commenting on my fav blogs. writing just a comment opens me up. #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: have a lot of in progress posts, that way ifyou hit a block you can jump and finish one of those! #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago RT @CynGagen: RT @todayshandmade: I revisit things Ive

    written in past & pick out bit that wasnt elaborated on #crafterminds#writersblock

    #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago RT @todayshandmade: I revisit things Ive written in past & pick

    out bit that wasnt elaborated on #crafterminds#writersblock#crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago@crafterminds if I have a project I have no problem writing, but 2

    just write something...I worry no one will want to read it #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago@crafterminds I rarely have trouble writing my own posts but

    sponsored posts take much more thought for me. #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago I don't care for "in progress" posts, it makes me feel

    disorganized :-/ lol #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago@crafterminds When I have writer's block it's my brain telling me

    to start a power tool DIY project. #crafterminds

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    about 42 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: i cut/paste story ideas in a new post &

    save drafts for time I need an idea #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago Hi all! Shannon from Madigan Made here... Little late to the

    chat... #Crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago RT @muralmaker1: if I have writers block, start commenting on

    my fav blogs. writing just a comment opens me up. #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago it is indeed RT @freefringes: You guys, the #craftermindsblogchat is a pretty good one if you want to join in!

    about 42 minutes ago@RebeccaEParsons I do that too. Having a bunch of drafts does

    help. #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago I am a list person- stick it notes on my camera, steering wheel,

    I'm going to write. #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago Me too! Works well for me. RT @RebeccaEParsons: i cut/paste

    story ideas in a new post & save drafts for time I need an idea #crafterminds

    about 42 minutes ago That is GREAT RT @RUaDSarah: I tend to feel like my writing is

    sub-par in general... so I just try :) #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago You guys, the #crafterminds blogchat is a pretty good one if youwant to join in!

    about 43 minutes ago I will revisit things I have written in the past and pick out the bitthat wasn't elaborated on #crafterminds#writersblock

    about 43 minutes ago Totally! RT @HoneybearLane: @crafterminds I schedule out mostof my posts which always helps with writers block#crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago@Serendipityelem Blogger/Crafter's block#crafterminds

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    about 43 minutes ago Online or offline - love 'em! @iLoveToCreate: online craft

    challenges. a topic helps focus creativity! #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago that's probably @RebeccaEParsons RT @HouseTalkN:

    @RebeccaEParsons Did someone say "white chocolate candy corns"?!? #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago It does help to have a lot of in progress posts, that way if you hit a

    block you can jump and finish one of those! #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago and I also don't freak out if I miss a day here and there.#crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago Look through my photos there's always a project I forgot! RT

    @crafterminds Who stares at empty page on their blog? What to do? #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago RT @gloriafox: I usually start with my pics. And then tell thestory they tell. #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago i cut/paste story ideas in a new post & save drafts for time I need

    an idea #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago same here RT @eCelebrating: I dont open the blog unless I have

    something already planned out. Otherwise, Id choke. LOL #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago RT @taunitweets: Sometimes its easier to write on paper sticky

    notes than the computer :) #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago if I have writer's block, I start by commenting on my fav blogs.Their posts, but writing just a comment opens me up. #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago RT @DearestJackdaw: @crafterminds I write lists for potentialposts and stick it on my monitor! #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago RT @HoneybearLane: @crafterminds I schedule out most of myposts which always helps with writers block#crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago getting late as usual. Hello ladies. What's the subject today

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    #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Who stares down an empty page on their blog

    and freaks out? What do you do? #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago@crafterminds I write lists for potential posts and stick it on mymonitor! #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago@RebeccaEParsons Did someone say "white chocolate candy

    corns"?!? #crafterminds

    about 43 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: It helps to do online craft challenges.

    Having a topic helps focus your creativity! #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago@crafterminds I plan my posts ahead on a calendar which helps

    with writer's block#crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago Yes! Hi! RT @iLoveToCreate: Hi! Its Alexa. It helps to do online

    craft challenges. Having a topic helps focus your creativity! #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago Hi All! Running late as usual. :) #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago Hee! RT @eCelebrating: I don't open the blog unless I have

    something already planned out. Otherwise, I'd choke. LOL #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago I tend to feel like my writing is sub-par in general... so I just try :)

    #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago finding that next article can be hard. That's when I start lookingthrough my book shelf. Idea like to hide #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago RT @TheCraftMonkey: Its fun to figure out new material to makeit with @crafterminds inspired but NOT COPYING your inspiration #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago Definitely RT @iLoveToCreate: It helps to do online craftchallenges. Having a topic helps focus your creativity! [Alexa] #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago I usually start with my pics. And then tell the story they tell. RT

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    @crafterminds: Empty blog page...what to do? #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago@RUaDSarah well I don't open the "compose" area. LOL

    #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago@crafterminds Jot down random groups of ideas in advance andsave them. Who ever said posts have to be real time? #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago Blogging is so hard for me. Never know what to say.

    #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago Sometimes it's easier to write on paper sticky notes than the

    computer :) #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago@crafterminds I schedule out most of my posts which always

    helps with writer's block#crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago@HouseTalkN Hi Kerry, great to have you with us! #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago ahhhh RT @CynGagen: @RebeccaEParsons btw you're killin' me

    with all those pins abt the white chocolate candy corn M&Ms!!! #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago@crafterminds ME ME!! #crafterminds I set myself to blog once a

    week and never manage to write a decent post: http://t.co/AWqKQS0c

    about 44 minutes ago I think I just start writing, it can always be erased or edited.

    #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago *raises hand* RT @crafterminds: we have focused oncreative/crafting block. Now lets shift Who has a hard time blogging? #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago@eCelebrating hahaha! I'm constantly on my blog, I couldn't dothat #crafterminds

    about 44 minutes ago how exciting for you! RT @HouseTalkN: Ok, this is my first chat,and I am in hog Heaven! #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago Hi! It's Alexa from iLoveToCreate. It helps to do online craft

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    challenges. Having a topic helps focus your creativity! #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago@RebeccaEParsons wow that is seriously impressive!

    #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago Yes! Same topic, just at 8pm E RT @muralmaker1:@DearestJackdaw Welcome! I think the evening chats start 11/7. #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago@crafterminds go outside, take a few breaths, get an intro

    paragraph and run with it. #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago Sometimes I end up staring at the screen forever...I end up going

    offline to write... #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago Get my notebook out ...RT @crafterminds: Who stares down an

    empty page on their blog and freaks out? What do you do? #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago RT @TheCraftMonkey: Im sometimes inspired when cleaning up:

    I find things Id forgotten about, and get excited again! : ) #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago It's fun to figure out new material to make it with @crafterminds

    tips for being inspired but NOT COPYING your inspiration? #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago luv it RT @crafterminds: @RebeccaEParsons I usually do 1

    month of "stashbusting" - no new supply buying! #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago@RebeccaEParsons btw you're killin' me with all those pins abt

    the white chocolate candy corn M&Ms!!! lol (not avail here :( ) #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago Ok, this is my first chat, and I am in hog Heaven! #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago I don't open the blog unless I have something already planned out.Otherwise, I'd choke. LOL #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago@RebeccaEParsons I usually do 1 month of "stashbusting" - nonew supply buying! #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago Great idea RT @CynGagen: Me too RT @RebeccaEParsons:

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    Pinterest is my storage space now for thing I plan to do }} #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago@DearestJackdaw Welcome! I think the evening chats start 11/7.

    #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago Great idea. RT @rebeccaeparsons: I did a using what I haveinstead of buying year once on my blog #crafterminds

    about 45 minutes ago RT @crafterminds Who has a hard time blogging? #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago Who stares down an empty page on their blog and freaks out?What do you do? #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago What you come up can be creatively awesome! RT

    @DecorAdventures: using what I have forces me to be creative #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago Ditto. @gloriafox A Pinterest night would be fun. #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago "@CentsationalGrl: Me too Beckie! @infarrantly My best ideas

    are right before bed...no wonder I suffer from insomnia! #crafterminds" same!

    about 46 minutes ago Me too RT @RebeccaEParsons: Pinterest is my storage space now

    for thing I plan to do }} #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago Unfortunately my style is OTT, I have difficulty knowing when to

    stop - this blocks me sometimes! #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago@DearestJackdaw Welcome! #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: The easiest way to chat is in this chatroom:http://t.co/yPYQu4TZ cc @pearlgateway#crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago I did a using what I have instead of buying year once on my blog

    #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago Agreed! RT @crafterminds: me too! RT @DecorAdventures:using what I have instead of buying supplies forces me to be creative #crafterminds

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    about 46 minutes ago Yes! RT @RebeccaEParsons: ;ets do it RT @gloriafox: A Pinterest

    night would be fun. #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago So far, we have focused on creative/crafting block. Now let's shift

    to writer's block! Who has a hard time blogging? #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago@aunt_nette get your non blogger friends involved too! I invited

    all of mine on pinterest & now they are addicted too! #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago Then I don't get blocked by thinking I have to make something Isaw. Instead I make something new #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: #crafterminds chat is all about blogging, with

    an emphasis on creative niche blogs (crafts, home, diy, etc) #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago#crafterminds I. Can't. Keep. Up!

    about 46 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Set the timer for 10 minutes and just let

    yourself play with your supplies for 10 mins w/no goal in mind #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago hola!! RT @HouseTalkN: @Creatingthehive Im In! #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Welcome to everyone! If you are new, we dothis chat every week at 4pm eastern, and as of 11/7, we'll have a 2nd chat at 8pm E

    #crafterminds

    about 46 minutes ago I suffer with major artists block, love to join in with #crafterminds

    this evening!

    about 47 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: Pinterest is my storage space now for

    thing I plan to do }} #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: I like to narrow my parameters. Work only

    from my stash, or only use 3 supplies. #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago ;et's do it RT @gloriafox: A Pinterest night would be fun.

    #crafterminds

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    about 47 minutes ago me too! RT @DecorAdventures: Ive found that using what I have

    instead of buying craft/decor supplies forces me to be creative #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago@crafterminds RT @MHeuleBead are people afraid to waste time

    or products? is that part of the block? whats holding us back? #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago@Creatingthehive I'm In! #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: I dont like to waste products or to repeat

    similar projects. Using same products over again is hard for me. #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago Pinterest is my storage space now for thing I plan to do '}}#crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago A Pinterest night would be fun. #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago@aunt_nette I'm in! "Pinterest Night" - Have wine, will travel!#crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago RT @condoblues: I go shopping - for ideas & inspiration. Leave

    my wallet @ home =dont impulse buy stupid things when in a funk#crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago Hi all! I've found that using what I have instead of buyingcraft/decor supplies forces me to be creative #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago I started showing my "pinterest picks" once a week on my blog as

    a way to help me with blogger's block. #crafterminds

    about 47 minutes ago RT @todayshandmade: I pick just the colors that stand out@crafterminds being inspired but NOT COPYING your inspiration? #crafterminds

    about 48 minutes ago I don't like to waste products or to repeat similar projects. Using

    same products over n over again is hard for me. #crafterminds

    about 48 minutes ago RT @aunt_nette: I like the idea of a "Pinterest Night" withcrafting buddies #crafterminds

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    about 48 minutes ago :) RT @craftmoore: Im sometimes inspired whe