Friday, January 21, 2011

Blog Buddy...How To Comment On A Post

I haven't had a post in the Blog Buddy feature in a while. Blog Buddy is a feature that helps with different aspects of blogging. Just click on the button over on the right for more posts and helpful tips. Although I have other ideas for more Blog Buddy posts, I have recently had many emails asking how to post a comment...especially on my give away post

Posting a comment on any blog is easy. Different blogs might have their comment section in different places, but the process is still the same. Some blogs have the comment section in a Pop Up window when you click the Comment word, or some have it embedded below the actual post when you click the word Comment and some show up next to the post on the right side.

Either way it's set up, the steps to comment are relatively the same...

Below each post is the word "Comment". Sometimes people have a little phrase before the word Comment too. There is also a number, which represents the number of comments that are there already. No matter how it's written, that's where you click to get to the comment box. Click the picture below to enlarge the circled area. To leave a comment on my actual give away post, you'll have to go to that post...not this one.




Once you click the Comment word, it will bring you to the Comment Box...circled below.



Write what ever you'd like...a long or short message. We love to get comments and love to hear from you, so have at it!!


In some comment sections there is a sign in area. Mine has a blue arrow for a drop down menu. Just pick how you want to sign in. I have a google account through blogger and Gmail, so I would sign in under that. You can sign in under Name/URL, which means your name and a web address. There is also a anonymous section too, but when signing in under anonymous, remember we don't have any way of contacting you to reply back. In the case of a give way, if you sign in under anonymous, make sure you leave your name and email address in the comment box so we can get back to you if you are the winner



Once you have signed in and have written your comment, you must hit the "Post Comment" button or the submit button. (notice I'm experimenting with the editing circling features. This red is the spray can look for the paint LOL)



Now that you have hit the Post Comment button, DO NOT think your comment is automatically there. I always check to see if my comment ended up under all the others. Sometimes there is Comment Moderation on a blog and they will tell you this on that page. That just means the blogger will read your comment first then put in on the post. Another reason why your post may not be there yet is because a blogger has Word Verification on. See the next picture for details.



You have hit the submit comment button and you think your comment was sent, but scroll down to the bottom again...you might find this little box and a jumbled up word that means absolutely nothing. This process of word verification is just making sure you are a human being leaving this message. Sometimes computers will spam a blog with junk mail through the computer. Only a human leaving a comment can send the word verification. This just keeps Junk Mail out of the comment section. Duplicate the word in the box and hit Publish Your Comment.



I know there are so many people out there who love to read blogs, but a lot of you are afraid to leave comments. Now that you know how easy it is...just give it a try. I have made so many wonderful friends (that I have never met) through a simple comment that I have left or a reply that I have sent back.
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Comments are what make the Blogging World go round. If no one left comments...how sad would that be :( Very Sad :( For those of you who don't know what that symbol means...tip your head to the left. It's a very sad face :(
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I'm picturing every one reading this last part with their heads tipped to the left. I'm laughing out loud at the thought of that.
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Happy Commenting,
~Karen~

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Sharing a Blog and A Give Away...

Good morning every one. Thought I would share a great blog called Sunshine Quilting (click the red link to bring you there). Martina is celebrating her One Year Anniversary for blogging and is having a wonderful give away to celebrate. I would love it if you could pop over for a visit and say hi. Her give away is so cute, but also look around her whole blog. Wonder quilt inspirations!!

Well, I'm off to work...have a great day,
~Karen~

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Join Me For Zlaty's Baby Shower...

Many of you who have read and enjoyed Zlaty's blog know that she is expecting a baby girl this month. I've only known Zlaty through blogging, but I'm so excited for her. I did a post a few months ago to invite any one who would like to make or buy her a little baby gift.

As you can see by the PINK button below, she is having a baby girl. For some color hints , she loves the color green and she is using light purple in the baby's room. For more color help, pop over to her blog (click here)and you will see some beautiful baby blocks that a group of friends are making for a baby quilt for her.

The tradition in Zlaty's family is to have a baby shower after the baby is born. I was thinking, if any one would like to send her a little gift, which will probably be in February...let me know and I will arrange an address for you to send it to her.

Leave a comment on this post if you are interested and when I have arranged the address with Zlaty I will email it to you. That way you can send her the gift directly. If there isn't an email address attached to your blog or if you don't have a blog, please make sure I have a way to contact you.

Thanks so much and I hope you can join us in celebrating this wonderful time for Zlaty and her family,

~Karen~



Monday, January 17, 2011

Tool Time Tuesday...Door Design Wall

Happy Tuesday one and all. Whether you play with fabric when designing a quilt or sewing a craft project or your children/grandchildren play with shapes and letters...today's Tool Time will help with all your projects and it's hidden away behind your door! The door is the best place for this...it's out of sight when you aren't using it, great for a room that's short on wall space and really I think everyone has a door!

I think we all have wreath hangers around, especially right after Christmas. I bought these 2 in the clearance section for only 68 cents a piece.




They're adjustable too.



You don't need the adjustable kind...any 2 wreath hangers will do.



I wish these weren't clear for the photo...



but you can still see that I've placed one on each side over the top of the door.



Now you can place an old curtain rod, pvc pipe, yard stick etc through a hem of a piece of flannel from the fabric store, a flannel sheet or a flannel backed table cloth that you have cut to fit your door. I have a previous post on how to make one, so click here to bring you to that post.




The hooks on the wreath holder keep the rod from falling off even when the door is opened and closed.




Here is your quick and easy design wall/play wall!




The flannel will hold most all fabric on there to design your new project.




It's also great to audition fabrics to see which ones go together. This is especially helpful when you place them on the design wall and step away to get a better look. Sometimes fabrics look great up close when you're picking them out, but not so great when you stand back and take a second look.



If you are a mom or grandma and have little ones around when you are sewing, crafting or cooking, this is also a great place for kids to play. Take pieces of flannel or felt and cut them into shapes and letters and let them play on their own design wall while you get a little play time in your self! The kids can play with so many different shapes made with fabric...
  • letters
  • numbers
  • geometric shapes
  • states or countries
  • animals
  • flowers
  • food
  • cars and trucks
  • holiday shapes


This design or play wall is great in any room. It's easy to take down, roll up and put away or just leave it hanging up behind the door permanently.
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Happy designing or playing...hmmm I think that's the same thing isn't it!
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~Karen~
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Don't forget to take a peek at my give away I'm having for my 2 year blogiversary!! See yesterday's post to leave a comment.

2 Year Anniversary Give Away...

UPDATE...THIS GIVE AWAY IS CLOSED...THANK YOU!

Happy Blogiversary to me!! January 14th, 2009 was the first day I started blogging. Wow, seems so long ago. The best part of these past 2 years are the all the wonderful friends I have made along the way. Some I have met in person, but sadly the majority I have not. My hope is to meet more of you in the future, but for now, emailing and blogging is such a great way to stay in touch.

To celebrate all of you...and for all you've done for me, I'm having a little give away...a red give away! I love red, it will be Valentine's Day next month and I found this super cute cupcake stand on clearance (you know I love a good clearance).




Little red kitchen towel...




A reusable tote bag, but squeezed inside a little bag the shape of a strawberry...adorable!




A little jar of red buttons...


A box of Valentine's Day zip lock bags...



a fat quarter of heart fabric...



and the red cupcake stand! I love this and I'm going back to see if they have more...didn't buy one for myself. What was I thinking?




It was in the Christmas clearance, but you can use this all year long.



Simple rules for the give away...just leave a comment on this post and I'll pick a winner on Sunday January 23rd.
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Have a great Monday,
~Karen~

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