Apr 11, 2012 Posted by Madigan Made

Secrets to Grow Your Blog Magically Overnight

Tweet Photo: Mae’s “Beanstalk” by Tony Crider, on Flickr   What is the secret to creating a HUGE blog? How can you grow your blog quickly? These are common questions and hot topics, especially among new bloggers. People want to grow their blog fast and they are eager to make money doing it. I’m sorry if the title of this post mislead you a little. Were you looking for a... read more

Mar 5, 2012 Posted by Madigan Made

Are You Overwhelmed By Blogging Advice?

Tweet There are countless posts and blog sites eager to tell to what you should and should not do as a blogger.  And sometimes these posts present their advice in clear absolutes. “You need to do this in your posts.” or “Don’t forget to always do that on your blog.” Now, I do find blogging tip articles valuable and I do think  it is important to read them if you blog. But that barrage... read more

Feb 13, 2012 Posted by Madigan Made

So You Want a “Fancy” Template on Blogger?

Tweet We all know the importance of a good blog design. Your blog should give new readers a great first impression and the layout should be clean, professional and easy to navigate. But let’s face it, Blogger blogs are often limited in their layout options. This is especially true if you use a standard/free template provided by Blogger. Don’t get me wrong… the layouts are basic and serve... read more

Jun 8, 2011 Posted by Madigan Made

Do You Follow the Latest Crafty Trends?

Tweet via Are you a {trend} follower? Do you ever find yourself jumping on a trend bandwagon? Well, I have to confess. I did. And I regret it. I made a project because it might be neat to blog about it. And it was not my taste. It was supposed to be a cheap chip-n-dip tray turned beach ball door hanging. I said to myself: “Cool! This is perfect for summer door decor and dollar... read more

Apr 28, 2011 Posted by Madigan Made

Five Reasons to Add Words to Your Craft Photos

Tweet Do you add text to your blog photos? Ever wonder if you should? I would venture to say that most of us are visual learners. You’ve heard it before: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Would adding words to your photo make it worth two thousand words? This is a debatable question and also a personal style choice. Most people scan your blog post and do not read every... read more