Monday, November 19, 2012

Meet my other friends Monday

Monday's are so much easier to deal with when I have a little help from my friends. Since I think I've got the greatest friends on earth I want to share them with everyone. Monday's are dedicated to the best bloggers I know, my pals. You could be next.

This week I would like to introduce you to Rose from Randomcreative Art. Now I don't recall how I met Rose but I suspect that I first encountered her blog through Entrecard.  Not only is she a very sweet person but she's also very creative. She's a wiz with buttons and beads and makes some of the nicest jewelry like this bracelet that you can find in her Etsy shop
She shares her creative work, recipes, resources and her cute cat Angel
 
1) How long have you been blogging and what made you start?
I've been keeping some kind of journal ever since I was able to write. I have handwritten journals going all the way back to 1990. I started my first online journal via livejournal in 2002. I still have my livejournal and now also have my randomcreative blog that I started in late 2008. It's extremely rare that I do any journaling offline anymore. Writing comes naturally to me, and it often serves as a means for me to reflect on my thoughts. Since I've been blogging online, it's been neat to share some of those thoughts with others.

2) What is one piece of advice you would give to a new blogger?
Write about your own interests. Do not try to copy a favorite or successful blog or simply write about what you think is trendy and will therefore get a lot of comments or traffic. If your writing is passionate, genuine, and high quality, you will develop regular readers.

3) Do you have any hobbies or special talents?
During the past four years, I have turned my biggest hobby, crafting, into somewhat of a business. While I don't turn a huge profit selling on Etsy and at craft shows, I enjoy having something that I enjoy so much pay for itself. Now that I do make a lot of items to sell, I have to make a conscious effort to take time off from that aspect of my life and make things just for me as well as engage in other hobbies.

4) Of course you love all the blogs you visit but share a link to one of those and tell us why we should check it out.
You should check out Alisa Burke's blog. http://alisaburke.blogspot.com Her work and photography are both very inspiring. Alisa is very forthright about her personal and business life including her successes and failures. It is easy to assume that successful artists have it made or that they don't work hard for everything that they have, but Alisa proves these myths wrong.

5) What is the one things that totally makes you crazy?
Two of my biggest pet peeves in the world of online writing are not giving credit where credit is due and not leaving comments if you expect others to do so for your work. There is nothing more frustrating than seeing a post or article full of unoriginal photos with no credit. If you borrow, make sure that people know that by honoring the original sources appropriately. As someone who makes an effort to comment on articles and blog posts nearly every day, it's always frustrating to find people who don't understand why you should return that favor.

6) Give one random thought. "And may your limits be unknown. And may your efforts be your own." -Be Still, The Killers

20 comments:

Duni said...

Great feature! I've been reading Rose's blog for a number of years and draw inspiration from her creative posts! Plus I love seeing her cat Angel :)

Anonymous said...

Rose is on my daily visit list - I have some of her marvelous jewelry - waiting patiently for my latest purchases - earrings that match a bracelet I bought some time ago ( a custom one no less!) and a lovely yellow bracelet...with any luck they should be here today - Yay! Can't wait!

MadSnapper said...

i am loving meeting your other friends each Monday and a few new ones from their recommendations. i agree whole heartily with what makes her crazy

Remington said...

Great meeting your friends!

Sandee said...

Rose is in my reader. I love her random thought very much. Excellent.

Have a terrific day. My best to Duke. :)

Rose Clearfield said...

I really appreciate the promo and love reading the feedback from your awesome followers. Thanks much!

Splendid Little Stars said...

I love Rose, her work, and her blog!
wonderful interview!
I share her bloggy pet peeves.
great quote!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

HI Ann, I love some of Rose's answers --especially the one giving advice to new bloggers and the things which make her crazy!!!!! OH---how I agree...

I also go crazy when someone will feature gorgeous photos --with no info about them... Grrrrrrr.

Hope you and your family/loved ones have a fabulous Thanksgiving.
Hugs,
Betsy

Jackie said...

Hi Ann. I too know Rose from back before I took a tour of the real world for a while.

This is a great idea and I will look forward to dropping in.

I have missed you and now have you listed in my links so I can visit as much as possible.

You and Duke were always one mine and Mollipop's favorite blogs. I think Mollipop has a crush on Duke!!

Happy day,
Jackie:-)

Marg said...

That is a great interview and love her views for new bloggers. That is so true and so successful to just write your very own views etc. That was a good interview. Take care.

Dee said...

She definitely has an interesting .

Dee said...

She definitely has an interesting .

BeadedTail said...

I'm a fan of Rose, her blog and her work! And of course Angel too!

Chatty Crone said...

You have a very nice group of friends. sandie

Debra Dickinson said...

I am so enjoying meeting your friends, and am thrilled to find new blogs - I already love them! Thank you, Ann. :)

Reeni said...

Angel is such a pretty kitty! And so is the bracelet - very unique!

Marie said...

Adorable kitty! You have such interesting blogger friends. :)

Memories for Life said...

I love visiting Rose's blog everyday. She writes about a great mix of topics...all of which I find very interesting and useful.
And I love her closing quote here :)

allotments4you said...

Nice to meet you Rose. and Angle to of course. Some great advice for new bloggers out there too.

Sharkbytes said...

I'm off to visit Rose! Thanks for another introduction.

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