I'm really excited about this week's giveaway, courtesy of the lovely Diane Gilleland. For those of you who don't know, Diane is the author of the Craftypod blog and the creator of the Craftypod podcast. She is also author of the print book, Kanzashi in Bloom, as well as some full-length e-books on how to create a compelling craft blog and social media presence. In short, Diane is practically Queen of the Craft Blogsphere, and we're very big fans.
As you might imagine, Diane is in a pretty darn good position to offer great tips to folks who want to take both their crafting and their craft blogging to the next level. This spring, she's offering some online classes on how to give your craft blog a tune-up, and this is your chance to win some world-class craft blogging advice from one of our favorite craft bloggers out there. The live class begins on 2/13 and runs through 3/12, while the self-guided class can be done in 2-3 weeks (or at your own pace, of course). You can read about both options and decide which works best for you here.
To enter this giveaway, just leave your comment below or on the corresponding Facebook post, include your Spoonflower screen name, and let us know which class option you'd prefer. Entries close next Tuesday, 2/7 at 7 pm EST, and we'll announce a winner on the blog. Good luck, y'all! Entries for this giveaway are now closed. Thanks to all who entered, and stay tuned for an announcement of the winner on 2/8/12!
Thanks to all the folks who entered last week's giveaway for a year's subscription to Threads Magazine. The winner was Jamie Kalvestran of Wisconsin — congratulations, Jamie!
Stephen
This giveaway drawing is closed.
Nicoleleedesign
My blog is desperate for a tune up. My spoonflower name is nicolelee (on-line class)
A Facebook User
Hi, my Spoonflower user name is shanknits. I have a really unpredictable work schedule, so I think I would prefer the self-guided version of the class. Thanks for the chance to win!
Kris
The self-guided crafty blog tune up would be great!
HartOSilver
Oh, that would be fantastic! Fingers crossed!
-Kelsey
Cheryl Robinson
I’ve been blogging for several years – sure could use a class to teach me how to do it better!
Sara
Hi my SF name is Saraink. I think I would love to do the live class, it sounds wonderful and informative 🙂
Christine Talley
Sounds very helpful, count me in for self-guided class. My Spoonflower name is clotilda. Thanks 🙂
Stephannie Tallent
I’ve taken a couple of her classes, they’re good! I’d do the blog tuneup. Stephcat
Diasdays.blogspot.com
Oh, just what my blog needs, a tune-up! 303claudia
A Facebook User
I would love to win the craft blog tune up! (hang a ribbon on the moon) Thanks for the chance!
Julia Vasylevska
Count me in! I woulg like self-guided class 🙂 (juliagooding)
FELTit
As this is the year in which I purpose to grow my business, both with building an online following and with classes, shows, etc., the timing for this giveaway couldn’t be more perfect. I have just switched over to a WordPress blog format, and am still learning how to make my blog a true “place of holding”-never ending ideas, inspiration and tutorials. My Spoonflower name is designsbyanna, my Twitter handle is @FELTit, my blog is http://www.annasplaceofholding.com
Thanks for the offer of your self directed course-keeping my fingers crossed!
Anna W.
http://www.annasplaceofholding.com
http://www.designsbyanna.artfire.com
@FELTit
Craftystaci
Thanks to my rather slow satellite internet, I think I’d have to go with the self-guided class, but any advice from Sister Diane would be greatly appreciated! You can find me here on Spoonflower as craftystaci.
Lydia Reading
This would be a wonderful class and just what I need right now. lydianna
Chelsea Rogers
Oh, this would be very helpful! chelsea
Laura Titchener
I would love to do the online course – name is laurat
Charlotte
Awesome – I’m sure I could use some tips to tune up my blog! Probably self-guided as I’m in a different time zone.
Spoonflower name: tuppencehapenny
Spellstone
Self-guided would be cool!
Erin Thornton
Oh this would be so great to learn! I could use the help! Thanks! (emelote)
Maria O
oh my god what a wonderfull idea!
Maria O
CassieRauk
I could use a little help. Thanks so much!
Cynthia Scherer
Would love to try the online class:) Thanks (Wombats Picnic)
Peepthread
I would loooooove to take this class! Thanks for the chance 🙂
AuntieBeckys
Yay! I really need help. 😀
Couturearts.wordpress.com
My blog could use an overhaul. My spoonflower ID is -claudine-.
manon
I have no ID yet on Spoonflower. If I win I’d like de group session one but it depends on the hours. If not, I’ll be pleased with the self-paced one!
Janet Zweber
Yes…I need all the help I can get!!
(self guided)…joonmoon
Jo Ebisujima
I’d like to do the live class but it would depend on the logistics of it all, so I would probably end up doing the self guided.
(jojoebi.designs)
SamarraKhaja
Yes, yes! -sammyk
Tamara Serrao
I’d love the self-guided option. Sounds like a great prize. Kayajoy
A Facebook User
Agreed! A live class would be very beneficial. (angelachristie)
Sue Sweeney
I would love the self guided as I am in my last semester of law school, and quite busy!
SF Name: LaFemmeKnitkita
EVA CARLAVILLA ACEBRÓN
ooohhh!!! self-guided will be wonderful! thank you very much! evita
Keepitthimble
This is a great idea! I would be interested in the live class. My spoonflower name is “keepitthimble”.
Michele Moskaluk
Awesome! I love the idea of it being an online class where you can talk to and learn from fellow students. (yarndoggie)
Sclues
I would love to win this … 🙂
Connecticute
Any help is good, free expert help is better !!!
A Facebook User
I love her classes!! I need this one too!
Miriam Bos
Awsome, I am very interested 😀