Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Mrs Big-head


Hi there guys Mrs Big Head here today coming to you from The Weekly Times.

If you have popped in to find out more about crafting or blogging or crafty blogging I'd like to say Hi, I'm Jodie and I'm pleased to meet you !

I started this blog way back in 2007 as a way to keep track of what I was making and also to join in the crafty/blogging community that I had been following and reading. I could see the fun that bloggers seemed to have sharing their projects and asking for (and getting) tips and hints and help from other crafters. I saw people organise swaps and blogmeets and create great on-line and real-life friendships.....and I wanted to be a part of it.


What I didn't know then was just how much I would love blogging, and how important it would become to me. I have made so many friends, both on-line and in real life through blogging. I have taken part in some great blogmeets and of course the Stitches and Craft show earlier this year. Without the encouragement and support that all the people who visit my blog give me, there would never have been a Selvedge dress, or a craft clock, or doll patterns , or Parsley and Beet. So while I say Hi and Welcome to anyone popping in for the first time - I really want to say thanks to all the readers, commentors and lurkers who inspire me every day to get off my ever-expanding butt and put some of my crazier ideas to the test!

If you have no idea about any of this bloggy stuff, please don't feel like you have arrived late at a party.....join in, leave a comment, make a suggestion- Blogland is a huge place and you will be sure to find someone just as crazily obsessed with a particular craft as you are. Over on the side bar, down toward the bottom -you'll see the Big Blog roll - that would be a great place to get started-just pick one you like the name of , and click away! Or if I have baffled you totally, Just click on view my profile and you can shoot me an email. I'm not a blogging expert by any means , but I'll give it my best shot!

Who knows you may even want to start a blog of your very own !

What have you got to lose - I'll whip up a cake while you pop the kettle on.

48 comments:

  1. Hey Mrs Bighead! Nice little writeup there!!

    P.S. I don't think you're a bighead at all! xxx

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  2. Mrs Bighead... aka My Guru... aka Crazy Selvedge Lady...

    Whatever name you go by, you're a cracker!

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  3. I always look forward to reading your blog, and when it comes up on my followers list Im always eager to see what you have been crafting away, or just hearing about whats going on in your neck of the woods. You write amusing posts, and what can I say about your crafts, except, that they are inspiring! Cheers, Liz : )

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  4. That is a very nice post. I feel exactly the same although I am a lot newer to the blog world than you are but I already feel I have gained a lot from the experience. Your blog and your crafts a great inspiration to me. Keep on being you!

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  5. You have every right to have a head as big as you please! I would too.

    Great write up, love the term 'funky traditional' and the pics. I hope some crafty country women do get inspired by this and start blogging their crafts. That would be fantastic.

    PS. Damn, and I just got some crochet hangers of a country lady...

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  6. 'of' or 'off', you choose... damn fingers, they don't want to type they want to craft...

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  7. Great article Jodie! Great photos of you too! You superstar!

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  8. What great photos Jodie! And a great article too. Well done for spreading the word.

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  9. Oh, gorgeous! You look fabulous, as do your lovely green walls and the great things you've made. Thanks for keeping us all inspired- and I'm up for that cake and tea anytime you are!! xx

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  10. Fantastic article Jodie!! Thanks for all the inspiration :)

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  11. congratulations on the recognition... your's is truly a big-head well deserved!

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  12. You're so famous! (Deservedly so, too)

    Love your work Jodie xx

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  13. Hooray for Mrs Big Head! We all think you're the Queen of Blogging and Crafting!

    And I have to tell you how very excited I was to see my mini quilt on the wall in that fab photo of you! Does that make my quilt a teeny bit famous too??? Do you think it will get fan mail? Hmmm, thought not!!!! ;o)

    Locket xxxx

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  14. Great article Jod and love the photos!! There's a whole lotta love amongst us crafty bloggers that some people will never get!!

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  15. still loving that wooden mixer, I might have to buy one for my daughter... yes thats right my daughter... of cause I would have to look after it for her >:)

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  16. hi jodie
    ive been lurking round your blog for 6months or so, and love it :)
    hubby buys the weekly times every week (even though we are melburnians) and i go straight to the country living section. so i was really excited to see someone i 'know'
    congratulations its a fantastic article
    cheers
    jane

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  17. Woohoo! Congratulations Jodie!!

    The article is great - how exciting....and so good to see you becoming even more famous :-)

    I suppose being Mrs Big Head has it's advantages....kind of balances out the 'ever-expanding butt' situation - at least you're in proportion...I just have the mahoosive butt and it's getting harder to get off the sofa!!!


    xxxxx

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  18. Wow, nice wrap in the Weekly Times. My Mum rang to tell me. I'm slowly convincing her blogging is the way to go. She learnt to e-mail about a month ago, is now "googling" so you never know......

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  19. I know someone famous! Does that make me even the teensiest bit famous too? GREAT article in the Weekly Times. Go Jodes!

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  20. You've made Ric Rac a household name. Congratulations on your well deserved celebrity!

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  21. Mrs. Big-head rocks! That's all I have to say. (Except CONGRATS! You deserve that limelight that's shining on you!) :)

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  22. What a gorgeous photo of you! Great article - you superstar you!!

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  23. Great article. If we ever meet I want an autograph!

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  24. Cor! Get you Missus Famous Knickers. Will spend the rest of the day giggling at Lesley's comment.

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  25. OMG how amazing is that...love the write up...
    love blogging it saves my sanity most days...and gives me a purpose something to share, something to read and something to enjoy and look forward to...
    keep blogging away I say...

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  26. Very proud Flowergarden over here - "you go girlfriend!"

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  27. Hi Jodie,
    I'm a fairly new craft blogger and I agree that it is so enjoyable! I haven't found my niche, although most of my crafts lean toward home accessories. It sounds like I should have a lot of things to look forward to as I grow and introduce myself into the blogging community. I have been following you for a couple of months now. I enjoy your creations, your advice, and I refer to your blog roll regularly. If you have any advice for a rookie blogger, I would love to hear from you. Keep the creativity flowin!!

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  28. Hey Mrs Bighead - you deserve it! Great article - the fun you are having shines through, and that's important.

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  29. I don't usually leave a comment when there are so many for you to read, but I had to say the article is great and it makes me proud to be a crafter and a blogger! (I am also 39 and work in a school!) I get a big buzz from reading people's blogs - there is such a range of personalities and interests, yet with a common bond of the wish to communicate. We are all kindred spirits and love life!

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  30. It's true, the blogging world is a very groovy place!

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  31. I agree - great photo and what fun! Blogging has brought me a lot too and I love seeing what everyone else is making. The little cooking doll is the cutest!

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  32. Would that be a selvedge cake? :-D
    Well done Jodi!!

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  33. Oooppsss! Make that: Well done JODIE!!

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  34. Jodie you are probably one of the most down to earth bloggers about, your post are so fun, and you are so very creative. I love reading your blog, and even LOL sometimes (is that correct modern terminology?). Thanks for all the good times. Keep up the good work!

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  35. You may have noticed I'm doing some catch up here. Congratulations you deserve the attention.

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  36. I just read that article with a huge smile on my face! Good on you sweetheart! I feel really proud of you, and you so deserve to be in the limelight. You've got something special going on!

    Hugs! Vikki x

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  37. Woooo hoooo Jodie, and to think, last night I was in the car with a star!

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  38. When my little blog grows up it wanrs to be Ric Rac as you are super tops! Love all your work and amazing craft Jodie

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  39. I got the Weekly Times today, and loved the write up! The selvedge dress looked just fantastic - bet your daughter was stoked.

    I love your blog, and visit it regularly. :)

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  40. Would that be real cake or the fabric variety, Jodie? Great write-up; nice to see that it's not just us crafty types that get it.

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  41. great write up Jodie, congratulations and I'll call you Mrs Bighead in the nicest possible way!!!!

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  42. What a cool article.... and how trendy is the weekly times now!

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  43. And after all that you're still our own funny Jodie, and we love you for it. I hope fortune follows fame in short order!

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  44. what a great article, you deserve the recognition Jodie

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  45. Isn't the journey fun. COngrats. YOu are such an artist. Your name should be screamed from the rooftops.

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  46. Hi Jodie,
    Well I've only found your blog today and have been blogging a similar time to you and I hafta say a resounding huge "ditto" to all that you have said here...
    My experience has been a similar one in many ways.
    I love the inspiraton we all give each other!
    I'll be adding you to my blog roll.
    hugs
    Robyn xx

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  47. Well, you know what they say about people with big heads - oh no, that's not it. Something about cauliflowers? But hang on, is that spelt right? Ahh, I'll just go with, Congrats on the article, and tops to meet you on friday. Hope the rest of your weekend was as much fun as 10 - 12 friday was.

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Hellloooooo !!!!