Has it been a busy year for you? It has been hectic for me for sure. In addition to researching and writing this blog, I am also managing two Etsy stores.
One thing I haven't had time for is creating my own tutorials. You may have noticed a slowdown in that department? A considerable backlog has grown. My brain is still generating many ideas!
So it is time for me to cut back on my blogging schedule from weekdays to 4 days a week from Mondays to Thursdays. I will start with 4 days a week and see if I need to drop to 3 days a week. Not to worry, there are over 6500 posts from nearly 17 years of writing that you can still search for, learn and be inspired from!
Blog Poll : What Do YOU Want to See on the Beading Gem?
I enjoy writing this blog and often incorporate all my interests - jewelry making, crafts, science and technology, history even musical theatre! I am hoping you enjoy reading the posts too!
Most readers never comment so I depend on my blog stats to guide me on what people actually like but that is not a sure thing. I rarely ask directly but I hope you can help me out in this poll to let me know what your favorite kinds of blog posts are. You can tick off as many categories as you like and even offer some suggestions in the "other" part for the future. Youwill have to add a comment to let me know what you suggest!
Many thanks to all of you who made this blog what it is today! Your support is what keeps me going.
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Although I don't always comment, I always read, love, and appreciate every one of your blogs! I truly appreciate all the time and effort that you put into every post. Thank you, Pearl. 💖
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mary R. 100%. Couldn't have said it better. I voted for everything because I absolutely love everyone of your posts. However wire wrapping and weaving are my main interest in jewelry making.
Deleteso many times, I have been amazed that you could continue daily for so long! You deserve to redistribute you time to fit YOUR current interests.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your blog whether it's a type of project I do or not. I couldn't find a link to your poll but enjoy wire wrapping or weaving best. God Bless!
ReplyDeleteI found some lovely jewelry and ordered from designers you have featured. And don't feel bad about posting less frequently, 3 times a week is much better than burning out...
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't matter how often or what you deliver, I read it all and look forward to it. I would prefer that you do what is best for yourself so that we can continue to receive whatever you want to share with us.
ReplyDeleteI don't always read all your posts but I appreciate every single email that you send. I also have been amazed that you have been able to keep up the pace this long. Here's to you!
ReplyDeleteYou deserve a break! You have given us a lifetime of ideas, tips, tweeks and most of all beauty. You are amazing! I will always be grateful to receive your work!
ReplyDeleteLove love love your blog! Highlight of my day but you deserve time for your creative interests also. I will treasure whatever days you can give us. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteYou are one of the few jewellery bloggers who still write and I will be happy to read your content 3 times a week. As a blogger I know how hard it is to write even once a week when hardly anybody comments. BTW the poll link is disabled so I could not vote.
ReplyDeleteWell Pearl I'm pretty sure you know where I stand. You do you. We are all grownups and can keep going no matter what. As you say there's years and years of everything you've posted. I bet I wouldn't have time to read it all there's so much information.
ReplyDeleteWhatever you decide to do going forward is fine with me.
I love your blog and look forward to it. I love wire-wrapping, stringing, metal-work and multi-media. I'd love to see more multi-media jewelryand beads and other art.
ReplyDeleteAwesome suggestions, Amanda. I was adding other crafts and art in a small way. And it looks like multi media and other art are most welcome from what you are saying.
DeleteThanks everyone for taking the time to write these awesome comments. I am grateful for your support. You should be able to vote by clicking on the round circles. I am sorry that the link to add other is disabled - looks like the number of allowed posts was exceeded for this freebie. Please do add your likes and dislikes in the comments.
ReplyDeleteThank you for what you're doing for us! I believe we all understand you have to cut blog posts, it's an enormous effort on your side! I voted :)
ReplyDeleteI can depend on you to find new, interesting, and unique info. whether it's historical, trendy or a new technique I'm always informed, educated and entertained. Take care of YOU so you can continue to do what you do so well.
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