I also appreciate the lightness of the blogs and the lack of personal information. I mean, really, who wants to read some rambling rant about some fight with her husband over washing the dishes? None of these celeb-crafters would claim that their lives are full of constant joy and sunshine. But they chose to devote their blogs to the positive, and not air their family’s private struggles on the internet. It’s a craft blog, not Riki Lake.

It’s important to remember that these people are only choosing to showcase very certain, filtered areas of their lives, and as such, their blogs are only representative of those aspects, not of their whole existence. I assume that they get frustrated with their children, break the needle in their sewing machine, and get pap smears, but I don’t really want to hear about it.

I agree with Alison – a bit of brighteness and sunny domesticity is a good thing these days, taken in the right context.

I do think it’s jealousy. Its like the celebrity thing – they look perfect and seem to have everything and you get normal people slating them and finding joy in pointing out their flaws (like circled sweat stains in trashy magazine photos!) to make themselves feel better.

I adore many blogs, both polished and slap-dash. It’s up to you how you do your blog, you just do it the way that makes you happy!

There are no rules. Blogging it’s meant to be fun. I do it because it kicks me up the ass and gets me doing things otherwise I wouldn’t do. I learn from other people, I feel inspired by them.

Let’s not be petty and simply enjoy all the beautiful things out there!

Do we all have to blog about the same things equally just because we all enjoy similar crafty endevours?

Maybe some people blog just to INSPIRE what they have created and to receive feedback and comments….and even sell the odd creation!

Maybe some people like to blog about the wonderful crafts they are ATTEMPTING to create, but end up blogging about the ins and outs of their day because that’s just life.

Maybe some people like to blog about their day/family/life and when they have a little extra time they post a beautiful picture of something wonderful or not so wonderful that they have created, regardless of how good a photo it is.

Is this tall poppy syndrome that I am detecting?

I visit all types of blogs. At the end of the day (literally) it doesn’t make a difference if someone has a design/art backgound or is an accountant.

I love those high end bloggers with beautiful images/crafty creations. They inspire me.

I love those regular ‘look at what I did last night’ blogs. They also inspire me.

I don’t care if people have help with their kids in order to create something wonderful or if people stay up ’til midnight finishing a WIP after potty training their kids, doing shcool runs, working part-time and getting up at 3 because their child is teething. Both can be equally inspiring blogs to look at.

Life is different for us all. Some people have more hours in the day and others have less. I personally would prefer more, but I’m not going to get jealous over someone’s blog!

IF someone can be successful with a skill or ability regardless of what their life entails or how they choose to share the details with the rest of the world, then go for it.

This has been a interesting topic, thanks for getting us thinking.

Just like summer during high school. The pressure of fitting in, keeping up, and taking gosh darn “perfect” photos was lifted. But what I came to realize, is that I want to blog for me. A personal journal of mine, for me. If I get any comments, any lurkers that is okay, but for me it is a web log for me. I love the fact that my family and friends that don’t live next door can share, but this is a personal accounting for me. Well can I say the word me again! hahahahaha

There is no doubt of a “clique” out there. But you hold the power to be knowing that, by surfing. Heck that is how I wound up here. And I surf because it gives me inpsiration, and sense of community, even if I stand on the outside of the playground.

And whether you choose to accept the perfect “natural light” pics of stuffed animals, resting on coordinating fabric, next to a yard sale coffee mug, as a depiction of a perfect life, perfect SAH mom, with perfect children, constantly wearing handmade clothes, and doing the perfect crafts……as a perfect life, well is up to you.
I think I have said enough. This topic doesn’t seem to go away, but I have found some peace, and I hope others do too. Try to enjoy what you do, enjoy what you see and be true to yourself.