1. The one question that you all might get asked the most is, What got you in to blogging?

I originally started blogging as a way to help promote my Etsy shop, Sweet C’s. It ended up being a much bigger part of my life than I originally intended and is a huge blessing! 

2. What made you decide to blog about crafting?

Growing up, my mom was always really crafty with us- I always enjoyed making fun crafts. I kind of fell out of it through high school and college, and after the birth of my son, I decided to become a stay at home mom. A smaller budget and more time at home got me interested in what I could make for myself!

3. What other talents do you have that your bloggers might not know about?

I am a skier  

4. Do you have any advice to new bloggers?

Seek out advice. Ask anyone whose blog you follow for tips, ask to be a guest poster, ask for blog critiques. Don’t get too hung up on the specifics- focus on putting out great posts and connecting with other bloggers! 

5. Do you feel competition from other bloggers?

Of course I feel some competition- it’s human nature! However, it’s really important to just let that feeling go. Sometimes I get jealous of another opportunity someone gets, or that they have more advertisers, etc.- and then I realize they got there for a reason. I realize if I set out specific goals, I can get to where I want to go- but if I just sit and stew, I won’t get anything done. 

6. What’s your favorite craft project?

Anything I make for my family! A lot of my small, uninteresting crafts don’t make my blog, but they mean the most to me because I made them for the people I love the most. 

7. What blogger do you admire the most or what blog do you visit the most?

My blog “hero” has always been Alison of Oopsey Daisy (www.oopseydaisybog.com). I went to hs with Alison, and when we reconnected through Facebook later in life, I loved watching her blog grow and actually became inspired to start my own blog because of Alison! She has always been so helpful and fun to work with! I also adore Heather and Amy from Crafterminds, and don’t know where I would be without that fabulous resource. It is amazing that they spend so much time helping to nurture other bloggers and help us grow! 

8. Where do you see your blogging career taking you?

I’d love to work with more companies in the future, and I would love to tackle more DIY projects once baby #2 arrives! I have couches I am slipsovering, and a bunch of furniture I want to recover when I don’t have a big baby belly in the way! 

10. How many hours a week do you spend blogging?

Oh gosh- if you count commenting on other blogs, fb, g+, pinterest- a lot of time. Probably 3-5 hours per day, especially if it is a day I am taking photos. I spend about 1 hour per post, and some of my photography posts can take a couple hours to write.   

11. If you are a new blogger do you seek help from others?

I am almost a year into my blog, and I think even the most experienced blogger should always seek help and advice! When I reach out to others, I find my blogs grows by leaps and bounds!  

12. How many post do you typically put up on a week?

I put out three original posts a week, and 2 networking posts- one photograpy post, 2 craft or recipe posts by me, and then a “friday finds” and blog crush feature. I sometimes post Etsy Weekend Spotlights on Saturdays.  

Anything else you would like to add?

Here is my blog bio: 

i am courtney.

i have 2 c’s in my initials.

i love to make things special and sweet for people i love.

i am addicted to baby cuddles.

and caffiene.

i don’t like to have to capitalize letters.

i am discovering my inner computer nerd.

i love my camera.

i am a recovering political operative.

i watch cspan and cspan2 entirely too much.

i cannot iron.

i also cannot do laundry in a timely manner.

i love to cook.

i have a black lab named angus.

i have an adorable, curious, hyper and spoiled little baby boy.

i have the best husband in the world. 

Thank you Courtney for joining me today! It was great having you. See you tomorrow for my last blogger interview!