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We are seeking New Editors – Applications Close Soon

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Well one year is ending and a new one is about to begin and we have an exciting opportunity for one/or maybe more craft enthusiasts. To start off the year, we are seeking a new Jewelry Making editor, a Party blogger and if the right person comes along maybe some other new (top secret) blog topic ideas.

Do you Love to Gossip?

Do you Love spending hours reading, scouring and reviewing craft stuff?

Do you have a passion for either Jewelry making or Party planning?

Can you dedicate around 10 hours or more per week to sourcing all the latest trends, products and gossip for your blog?

Are you familiar with blogging specifically WordPress?

Applications should include information about your love for Jewelry or Party planning along with information about your blogging history, including any links to existing blogs.  You should include in your application information about your family, your age, your location, your other hobbies and where you currently work? (We are looking for someone to fit into our team and want to know as much about your personality as possible).

Applications can be sent to [email protected].  Please make it clear which editor position you are after (Jewelry making or Party Planning) or if you think of another blog topic feel free to apply for that as we are tossing ideas around here and thinking up some secret blog business.

Applications close January 10th. This is a paid position.

But wait there is more!

Do you already have a craft blog? Do you want us to link to your craft blog for free? We are seeking submissions on our sister site Craftbits.com where you can share your step by step tutorials via the “My Crafts” page in exchange for links back to your blog.  All you have to do is enter the full tutorial into the form and add a link back to your site. It’s that easy.

Comments

  4. Yes this is a paid position it is noted just after the “applications close line”

    If you are right for the Job we are open to anyone anywhere, so Yes you do not need to be in the US.

    regards
    Shellie

  5. We have been getting some exciting applications, too many to reply to everyone just yet as I am still reading through them. Please hold tight and I will make sure I contact each and everyone of you.

    Please keep your applications coming!

    regards
    Shellie

  6. Hi there. I’m a blogger/mommy of a 3 year old self-professed princess and 5 year old (very humble) boy/obsessed party planner. I have a shop on Etsy where I sell digital printables and printed party supplies…everything from water bottle labels and invitations to lottery/scratcher tickets. I began my shop on Etsy about a year ago when my crazy stay-at-home mommy friends began to inundate me with requests for their parties. It occurred to me that I may be able to support my habit by offering my creations to others. I have a second website at http://www.sonkissedcreations.net, however, I’m still in the process of adding my products.

    My babies and surfer hubby keep me quite busy so I found it easier to stick with digital products, however, I have been trying my hand at other craft projects. I’m currently working on a Cinderella party for the little diva and a Monopoly themed party for my bubba (PJ), which I’m suuuuper excited about!

    I love Pinterest, Etsy, cross-stitching, writing poetry, and long walks on the beach at sunset. I’m a huge fan of the San Diego Chargers, though they continue to break my heart on an annual basis. I spend quality time updating my demon-possessed cat’s Facebook page on a regular basis and I’m actually convinced he leads a more exciting social life than I do. He’s had a total of 6 names in his short life, but we currently refer to him as P.Kitty, which he chose himself when he opted for a new image.

    I’m just a girl with a hobby (or ten) trying to eek out a living and stay home with my little darlings as long as possible.

    My best quality, you ask? My sarcasm and quick wit. I love to think and speak out-of-the-box. Check out my personal blog…www.frvrchanged.blogspot.com. I’ve been published in 2 books (Chicken Soup for the Soul, New Moms edition and Cup of Comfort for Mothers). My writings are mostly faith-based, but I intend to begin posting about my party obsession in the near future and I can be quite funny after a glass or two of vino! THIS would be a faaaabulous opportunity. Thanks for your consideration.

Have you read?

Christmas Stick and Stitch Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review

I am a little bit in love with these kinds of stick and stitch embroidery designs, because they are exactly the sort of project that gets you started straight away instead of sitting in a pile while you overthink thread colours and transfers for three weeks. The Christmas Stick and Stitch Embroidery Pattern from HoopArtStitch is a water-soluble peel-and-stick hand embroidery transfer, not a machine embroidery file, and Etsy lists it under craft supplies with fabric stabilizer and ink as the materials.

What makes this set especially appealing is how approachable it looks. The listing images show a pack of 12 Christmas-themed designs including a tree, ornaments, mug, pudding, reindeer, presents, mittens, mistletoe, bells, a poinsettia, and a car with presents on top, with the motifs shown at around 1.5 to 3 inches. That size feels very manageable, which is often exactly what helps people stay motivated. You can actually finish one, feel clever, and then want to do another instead of burning out halfway through some giant “character building” hoop.

I also think these are a great option for beginners because the hard part of getting the design onto the fabric is already sorted. You just peel, stick, stitch, and wash it away when you are done. That simple setup is a big part of why stick-and-stitch packs are so satisfying. They remove a lot of the fuss, which means you get to the fun part faster, and that alone can make hand embroidery feel much less intimidating. This is an inference based on the product format shown in the listing.

The shop side looks reassuring too. HoopArtStitch is marked as a Star Seller, which Etsy says means the shop consistently earns 5-star reviews, dispatches on time, and replies quickly to messages. The item reviews shown on the page are also very encouraging, with buyers calling it “very easy to apply, good designs for a first timer,” “exactly what I needed and excellent quality,” and “I really love this product.”

Another nice little sign that people are genuinely drawn to it is that the listing was posted on 15 January 2026 and already has 1,585 favourites, which is a pretty good indication that this style of project is resonating with hand stitchers.

Overall, this feels like one of those easy Christmas embroidery projects for beginners that is genuinely motivating rather than aspirational in a stressful way. It is cute, practical, and has that instant-start appeal that makes you actually want to sit down and stitch. And honestly, I completely get why you are in love with them. Sometimes the best craft supplies are the ones that make it easier to begin.