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Dorothy Miss Dorothy's TeddyFolk
Alpine Ca.
Posts: 85

I'm working on mine also. How do you think of what to say on a daily basis? I worry about what to say and my fingers hover over the keys as my mind fogs up! bear_shocked
I have been trying to comment on others blogs maybe that will "warm me up" and get me moving.
Dorothy

nimbleknot Cupcake Bears
Austin, Texas
Posts: 711
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For me it's what I would talk about to a friend if they called me up and said, "what's going on?"

Sometimes I write a few sentences, sometime three paragraphs. Depends what is going on. I'll post a photo of the flowers in my yard, my new stash of fabric, my newly dyed wool. And then when I get a new bear I post it up there too. I did a tutorial several weeks back and that took a lot of work but it was fun.

I blog to let my family and friends know what I am doing too, not just customers. What's even more special is when somebody else mentions you in their blog and provides a link. I had somebody do that when I sold them a bear and she did a little write-up and photos of the bear in all rooms of her house. It was pretty funny and I totally appreciated the plug.

Aleta - The Silly Bear The Silly Bear
Portland, Oregon
Posts: 3,119
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How do I think of what to say?  In all honesty, like Jennifer, I write like I'm talking to a friend.  When I'm around friends I can be quite the little chatterbox!

As for picture posting:  I just wander in and out of the house snapping pictures.  Sometimes the picture will start the conversation.  I have lots of interests besides bears too....decorating, antiquing, gardening, my cats, etc.  That prompts the chatterbox in me too.

Warmest bear hugs,  :hug:
Aleta

sewing stars sewing stars
providence, rhode island
Posts: 219

yep! writing like talking to friend. and i certainly don't do it everyday. usually 2-3 times a week is plenty!  bear_grin

Shelli SHELLI MAKES
Chico, California
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What everyone else said!

Dorothy Miss Dorothy's TeddyFolk
Alpine Ca.
Posts: 85

Thanks, everyone. Relax and visit. I can do that. I take everything so seriously, like I'm going to be graded.  bear_wacko I really do need to just let it all hang out (dates me huh!?)
Well, I am leaving on a retreat tomorrow, when I get back Sun. night I hope to be a new relaxed person.  bear_flower
Dorothy

All Bear All Bear by Paula
Kent
Posts: 5,162
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I found it tricky to get started, I wasn't sure of which direction I wanted to take with it, but once I started it took on a life of its own!  As Aleta said, snapping away with a digicam at everything and anything is a great way to get inspired.  I don't write every day, but when I do, I try to put as much thought into it as I can, so that people get to know me a little more fully than they can through my website.

samanthapotter Mary Myrtle Miniatures
Cheltenham, UK
Posts: 800
Website

After all this talk of blogging, I've finally set up a blog today!!  Like you, I wasn't sure how to start, but I've now added a couple of posts, to get it going, and I suddenly seem to have so much to say!!!  (which, coming from a shy and quiet person, is a bit of a surprise!!! bear_shocked
I certainly won't have time to add something everyday (and I'm really not that interesting either!!! bear_original ), but I should think it will be more enjoyable for people to read, if I only add something when I actually have something interesting to write. bear_grin

Roxanne Bear Paws by Roxanne
Odessa, Tx
Posts: 917

Ya, I too have begun a blog. With only a few posts so far, I will probably work it at times like a diary, with up-dates on new ideas be-it what ever I am involved with at the time.

Jodi Moisan Storytime Bears
Posts: 1,122

OK I have started a blog because my website completely sucks and the blog looks so much better, because they do all the work for you on layout which I am completely clueless on. Shelli, I wish I had just a smidge of your design ability.
Here it is, I have enjoyed looking at everyone else's and Aleta I want to live at your house!!!!!
Bear Hugs
Jodi

http://storytimebears.blogspot.com/

chrissibrinkley Posts: 1,836

Cute Blog Jodi!! And you can change your blog design really easily.  I pop into Lisa's (twincubs) blog often and she just posted a link to an HTML tips blog (mark the site!!).....so super easy to make changes. (THANK YOU AGAIN LISA!!)

For writing I just write as if I was telling my sis' about my day.  I'm not going to write about buying shampoo at ShopRite (unless I bumped into Johnny Depp whilst paying for said shampoo) but I did just write about one of my favorite shopping places.  For me it's like everyday kicked up a notch.  I love nice pics too. I take my camera everywhere now ...new babies will do that to you, you always want a camera on hand!! bear_laugh

:hug:
~Chrissi

Lisa q.D.paToOtieS
Near Fredericksburg, VA
Posts: 1,349

Chrissi your Blog was wonderful before you made the changes! 

I just love reading people's Blogs because I don't get to travel that much with the Tritods in tow.  So when I see people going to an antique shop like Chrissi I just drool!!!  All I can think is, oh, I want that, oh, gotta have one of those.  The last time I went to an antique store with the Tritods I didn't get to stay very long (if you know what I mean).  I had to make up a game called "Let's See Who Can Talk The Quietest" which was good for 5 or 6 rooms and then it was all over.  So reading a Blog where someone goes shopping ALONE even to buy some shampoo would make my jaw drop in AWE!!!

Jodi Moisan Storytime Bears
Posts: 1,122

Lisa Thank you, Thank you for the info on tips for blogs, it was great and I was able to change my background design, Way Cool!!!!!!

shantell Apple Dumpling Designs
Willamette Valley Oregon
Posts: 3,128

I love EVERYONE elses blogs...Lisa's simply cracks me up.  I never know what I'm going to find when I open it up...it's like a mini present every time...seriously...she changes it so often!!!

Mine is still evolving...kind of like me...  :crackup:   :crackup:  It's suppose to be about bears...but it's been more about living in the country and kittens...I've gone off track...typical for me...scatterbrained.

I spend more time reading...then writing!!!  INSPIRATION...that's my excuse.

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