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January 9, 2009 · 26 Comments

I am tossing around a little idea. Giveaways actually take alot of time to do and I get tons of requests for them. What if I set aside one day of the week and anyone who wanted to promote their blog/shop could guest post and give something away? What do you think? Would you be interested? Would you mind taking a little survey?

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#1 Jill January 9, 2009, 4:27 pm

You might look into Contest Machine.

I’ve never used it, but had it bookmarked because I thought it seemed like a useful tool.
#2 Jingle January 9, 2009, 4:30 pm

I love the idea. I don’t have a shop, so I don’t have anything to sponsor or promote to help you out. I am trying to do weekly shop highlights with giveaways, but I can tell you it has been tricky for me to get them. You have more readers than I do, though, so you may find it to be easy to find sponsors to give stuff away! I hope you can! It’s lots of fun!
#3 Molly January 9, 2009, 4:54 pm

I LOVE the idea of a give away! I would totally be willing to sponsor a giveaway too! Just let me know when and Where! Plus I totally LOVE to win stuff….which seems like never, but I will always take the chance!
#4 Aimee January 9, 2009, 6:35 pm

I don’t mind saying it. Give aways are great if you want to do them and can. Otherwise, I think you’re blog is perfect they way that it is and readers should be coming for you and not what is being given away. There are too many blogs about other blogs in blog world as it is and not enough like you. Keep it real, I love you the way you are.
#5 Patricia January 9, 2009, 6:40 pm

I took the survey, hope it helps you out.
I started reading your blog for all the great crafts you post. Giveaways are fun but really not necessary, I’d still read your blog daily without them.
As for sponsors, I’d be happy to do that.
#6 Joy January 9, 2009, 6:50 pm

It all sounds like fun but I love your blog even without giveaways!
#7 Tere January 9, 2009, 6:55 pm

I will be more than happy to offer items from our shop for you to giveaway. There are 4 of us Moms that create and sell. Let me know when you are ready and we’ll join you!
Teresa Carns
Pleasanton, CA
#8 Shealynn Benner January 9, 2009, 7:03 pm

Of course I love this idea! I love doing giveaways!
#9 v and co January 9, 2009, 7:19 pm

i’m in
#10 jenny January 9, 2009, 7:34 pm

I’d love to host a giveaway on your site! I have two blogs…

http://www.jjbzmj.blogspot.com

http://copycatforest.com
#11 Leslie Spies January 9, 2009, 7:48 pm

Love the idea. Contact me, I’d love to give a camera strap away!!
#12 AprilAllYear January 9, 2009, 7:50 pm

Love your site. Just discovered it. Your projects are WAY cute and WAY clever, and turn out very nice. And useful. Giveaways would be a bonus, but not necessary — your ideas and descriptions are gifts in themselves.
#13 Leslie January 9, 2009, 9:14 pm

I think a weekly sponsored give away would be great. I’d love to participate. But I like your blog with or without giveaways.
#14 Kasey January 9, 2009, 10:37 pm

Love your site! you always have great ideas and I always look forward to seeing what you have for us! Thanks! and I would love to host a giveaway for your site! Makeup and hair supplies are my fave!!!!
#15 sassypriscilla January 10, 2009, 2:41 am

I don’t think your blog needs a giveaway. It is surprising to me that someone would ask. I enjoy your blog for the information and tutorials – it is great and generous the way it is.
#16 Kiva, Farmstead Lady January 10, 2009, 2:43 am

Have always loved your site and all that you share. Giveaways are great but don’t feel like you have to but if you do, I would sponsor one.

I took the survey and loved it’s detailed nature, but wouldn’t expect less from you.

Kiva
http://farmsteadlady.wordpress.com
#17 Julie January 10, 2009, 3:59 am

I love this idea as well. At the point that I have something to give away I’d be happy to partake, although at this time I have nothing in my store!
#18 Lovina Freed January 10, 2009, 7:10 am

I visit your site because it is fun and interesting. I am a crafter, always searching for ideas that are inexpensive so my friends and I can make “tray favors” for shut ins. We do 80 each month.
I don’t care if you have giveaways. I don’t care if anyone ever has giveaways. It’s not my purpose for blogging. But then that’s just me.
As far as others guesting on your blog, why not.
#19 Robin (rsislandcrafts) January 10, 2009, 1:46 pm

I think a weekly give-a-way is a great idea. It would be great to be able to see everyone’s give-a-way in one spot, plus it would make it much easier for you if everyone handled their own give-a-way.
#20 Kandice January 10, 2009, 10:59 pm

I would love too host a giveaway! I also took the survey to help out http://www.valuedembellishments08.blogspot.com
#21 Erin January 11, 2009, 1:37 am

I understand the giveaways, but they’re never my reason for reading a blog. I love the ideas, the inspiration, the instructions, and, finally, the community. I’ve learned so much and blogs reinforce my view that the world is full of good people.
#22 Sheri January 11, 2009, 2:47 am

I am a fairly new subscriber–but LOVE your creative blog. I don’t subscribe to blogs for giveaways–although I have tried to win some in the past. Mainly I subscribe because I like creative, fun, and cheep ideas.

One of the things about giveaways that REALLY annoys me is that some blogs don’t CLEARLY post the winner–so if it isn’t announced in a post–or if you don’t receive an email–you have to “chase around” to find out who won.

The good thing about giveaways is that the statistics are better then the lottery and don’t cost $1.00 to enter! LOL! (I don’t seem to win anyway–so I’m really in it for the posts. And if per chance I did win one–it’s a BONUS!)

Keep up the great work here.

Sheri
#23 Jen January 11, 2009, 3:17 pm

Hiyah, I took your survey and then wanted to add this… Many times giveaways etc. actually take away from my experience with a blog. they take up time and resources from the real projects and stuff…the real reason I come to the blog in the first place…I guess I’d rather have YOU than free stuff. (Hope that made sense. I’m not used to commenting) Thanks for listening…
#24 Lianne & Paul January 12, 2009, 2:49 am

Let us know if we can help out with one of your giveaways.
We really enjoy your blog.
~Lianne & Paul

http://www.swirlydesigns.com

http://swirlydesignsblog.blogspot.com
#25 Kori January 12, 2009, 10:50 pm

I love your site – so crafty with so much inspiration!
I am probably in the minority but prefer no giveaways – it is kind of like advertising pages in a mag or what commercials are to my favorite tv show for me.
#26 Ladybug January 15, 2009, 10:41 pm

We would love to help with your giveaways! Let us know if you would be interested in having us host one! Our store:
http://www.ladybugsandlilypads.com

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