WARNING: THIS IS LONG! Just sayin….Whoa! Long title, huh? lol I hope you all enjoyed the Blogiversary Celebration. It was a crazy 3 weeks, huh? During those 3 weeks I learned a lot about myself and about blogging. I learned that I miss having the freedom to blog whenever I want. lol My guest posters did such a fabulous job but I missed being able to blog just because. I found myself wanting to skip days of the blogiversary schedule just to slip a post in. (I’m so bad!) It probably had something to do with the fact that I have trouble finishing what I start. Anyone else have that problem or is it just me? That has to be one of my biggest flaws. I hate it about myself because it has kept me from reaching so many goals. Grrrr…. lol I learned that I really enjoy keeping this blog going. … [Read more...]
I’ve learned a few things about myself and this blog and some changes that are coming
Reader Poll {Whatcha Thinkin} Inquiring Minds Want to Know!
So, I want to take some serious blog inventory. I totally love blogging but it's really not very fun if my readers are not happy. So, tell me what your thoughts are on the following: What would you like to see more of? DIY, Furniture Revamps, Free Printables, Recipes, Sewing, etc. What type of posts/projects do you enjoy the most? Just Something I Whipped Up - I noticed over recent weeks/months that the number of our links has gone down.....a lot! We used to get close to if not over 400 link ups and this week alone we barely made it over 200. Is Sunday/Monday not a good day? Are you turned off because you have to add our button to your blog. I want to know. Okay, that's all I can come up with for now. lol So, let me have it. :) Due to the amount of content that is used without … [Read more...]
{Cranky Prego Rant} Beware!!!
I'm feeling Blah. I have not been able to do anything craft wise in WEEKS! My kitchen remodel is taking up my whole house (which is not a lot). This is the 4th week in a row that it's been going on and I had been doing really good at keeping calm and positive and just taking it one day at a time but now.....cranky alert level HIGH! I have no counter tops, no sink and no appliances hooked up except the fridge. We've been eating every meal out basically and I totally l.o.v.e. eating out but.....this is getting crazy!! Ahhhh........I even sit and think "hmmm, what can I blog about?" and guess what? I got NOTHING! lol Valentine's Day is coming up and there are Valentine's posts galore all over blog land and still.....NOTHING! Just can't get my little prego mind to put anything together. Oh … [Read more...]
Confession
Don't forget to link up to Just Something I Whipped Up today over at the new party blog.******* I have no idea why I feel like I want to write a post like this but I kind of just want to get some things out there. If you've been around here for awhile some of these things may not come as any suprise to you. In fact you may even breathe a sigh of relief because you now realize that I know what you are already thinking.I'm not very reliable I'm finding out. I have such great ideas for this blog but then my life just takes over and my crazy little girls wear me out and half of what I plan and ideas that I post about hardly ever materialize.For example: The most recent thing is I asked people to sponsor giveaways during the Creative Chick Parade and I didn't make good on that. I've been so … [Read more...]
Confession
Don't forget to link up to Just Something I Whipped Up today over at the new party blog.******* I have no idea why I feel like I want to write a post like this but I kind of just want to get some things out there. If you've been around here for awhile some of these things may not come as any suprise to you. In fact you may even breathe a sigh of relief because you now realize that I know what you are already thinking.I'm not very reliable I'm finding out. I have such great ideas for this blog but then my life just takes over and my crazy little girls wear me out and half of what I plan and ideas that I post about hardly ever materialize.For example: The most recent thing is I asked people to sponsor giveaways during the Creative Chick Parade and I didn't make good on that. I've been so … [Read more...]
Any Southern California Active Military People Around?
I know this has nothing to do with crafting but I have a friend who works for the game show Minute To Win It and they are looking for ACTIVE military people (spouses as well) to audition. You must be in the Southern California area. Please send an email to thegirlcreative(at)gmail(dot)com and I'll pass it on. :)Thanks!!!Due to the amount of content that is used without permission and proper credit, I am no longer allowing a full RSS feed. I value each and every reader so I hope you will click through and come visit! XOXO Diana www.thegirlcreative.com … [Read more...]
Ta-Dah! And Some Direction
Okay, Okay, I know I'm nuts! And all I can say is thank you for bearing with me while my insanity gets the better of me and I make over this blog. Again. I know it's very different than what I typically have as a design but I came across this layout and fell in love! All the content to this blog is the same, but the appearance is just a teeny, tiny bit different. I hope my constant need for change does not scare anyone away.So............when I began this blog back in October it really was just going to be a place where I could post my little projects. Never in a million years did I think it would grow so fast. We just went over 200,000 visitors this past weekend! Whoa! Since it's beginning the direction of this blog kind of took a different turn and I could not be happier.As most of you … [Read more...]
When Real Life Takes Over
So, this is going to be one of those boring type of posts that should really be reserved for my personal blog (which has been sorely neglected) but what the heck. Someone here may want to hear the grueling details of my regular, un-creative life. And if you don't, can you humor me?The weekend was insane. I had a haircut appointment with favorite hair dresser (who is back from hiatus...........THANK GOD!) which almost didn't happen. While Mr. GC was demo-ing our backyard, he sends me on an errand to pick up an outdoor 3 prong outlet. Note to self............none of the outlets say "outdoor" on them. Don't ask me how I know. On my way back from Lowes, my car just decides to shut off. On a hill. And the husband doesn't pick up the phone. It starts back up, gets me up the hill, then shuts … [Read more...]
Sharing is Fun!
*Edited - seem bottom of post*Every week I get emails from bloggy friends and readers regarding different things and I truly love hearing from everyone. I love it more when they tell me about some things that I can pass on to you. :)First, I wanted to tell you about a new linky party that my friend and resident guest blogger, Kierste from Brown Paper Packages, is hosting. The party starts TODAY and it's a chance for you to link up to some wonderful MOTHER'S DAY ideas and projects. Please click HERE to join in the fun! Secondly, any UTAH bloggers out there? I know there are LOTS!! In fact, I'm beginning to believe that Utah has cornered the market on bloggers! Seems that so many of the talented bloggers that I've come across are from....you guessed it....UTAH! So, if that's you, go … [Read more...]
{The Crazy Girl Behind The Girl Creative}
Today is my 35th birthday! I wish I had planned some big, fun party here that we could all hoot and holla to but I'm really bad at planning! So, I figured I'd give you a glimpse of the girl behind The Girl Creative. Here are 35 random things about me. ;)1. I hate to be called Diane. 2. Being called Diane is my all time, #1 pet peave, EVER. 3. My mother's name is Diane. 4. 1-2 has nothing to do with #3. 5. I hate email forwards - especially the ones that tell me I don't love Jesus or that I won't get blessed if I don't forward to 12 friends, 13 business associates, 18 3rd cousins twice removed and the 7-11 store owner. 6.I get very annoyed at people on the road especially (but not limited to) slow pokes in the left lane, people who don't go right away when the light turns green … [Read more...]
