Happy Thursday friends!
A couple of weeks ago I introduced you to my new Interview Series where I ask some great bloggers a few fun questions that opened them up to us as more than just crafty minds, but as REAL PEOPLE!
I kicked it off with Bonnie & Trish of Uncommon Designs, and today we’re continuing with one of my favorites; Jaime from C.R.A.F.T! Did you know that my very first guest post was as part of Jaime’s ‘Creating Really Awesome Free Trips’ series? I wrote all about enjoying Orange County, CA (my town) on the cheap, almost a year ago! She has always been so sweet and gracious to me, I’m just so excited to have her here…
{Not even a little cheesy, just adorable!}
Chase the Star’s Craft Blogger Interview Series
{Chase the Star} When did you start C.R.A.F.T?
{Chase the Star} What has been your biggest success since starting C.R.A.F.T?
{C.R.A.F.T} My most viewed (and pinned) post on C.R.A.F.T. is a round up of 29 homemade Halloween costumes for adults! That sucker has been pinned 397,000 times… complete insanity! Just for fun, here are the top 10 most viewed posts on C.R.A.F.T. in 2012.
{Chase the Star} That’s a lot of pins!
{Chase the Star} Befor
{C.R.A.F.T} It’s funny because I did not read blogs before C.R.A.F.T. began. I read a few friends family blogs when they emailed me links. I started C.R.A.F.T. the day I realized craft blogs existed! There was a link to U Create on a friends family blog, I clicked it, checked it out, and was hooked! C.R.A.F.T. was born 24 hours later!
{Chase the Star} Where did you grow up?
{C.R.A.F.T} I grew up in College Station, TX.
{Chase the Star} As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
{C.R.A.F.T} Ohhh a lot of things, ha! A trapeze artist, an Olympic gymnast, and a teacher (which I was for 4 years). I also ended up going to trapeze school for 6 months!
{Chase the Star} What is your biggest peeve when it comes to blogging?
{C.R.A.F.T} Hand down, music and talking ads. Not a fan!
{Chase the Star} Whoops, I should work on those!
{Chase the Star} You’
{C.R.A.F.T} I’m thrifty for sure, but I also like good quality items that will last a long time. I will splurge every now and then on things like a duvet from Anthropolgie ohhh or I have a pair of Frye boots I love that were way more than I’d usually spend on shoes. But, I’ve been wearing those suckers for 5 years and I have a feeling I’ll be wearing them in 20 more!
{Chase the Star} What is your favorite way to unwind?
{C.R.A.F.T} A glass of wine with Andy : )
{Chase the Star} If you were a music star, what would the title of your next album be?
{C.R.A.F.T} I would NOT be a music star, ha! I have absolutely no rhythm and I’m pretty sure I’m tone deaf.
{Chase the Star} LOL, ok next question then!
{Chase the Star} How many pairs of shoes do you own?
{C.R.A.F.T} Hmm… I’m not a crazy shoe girl. Because we’ve always lived in small spaces things like shoes have to be bought sparingly. If I had to guess at this very moment, I own 24 pairs of shoes (and that includes 6 pairs of flip flops)!
{Chase the Star} What is your blog goal for 2013?
{C.R.A.F.T} I have a few… there is so much to learn in blog world! I really want to learn to use my camera on manual!
{Chase the Star} Good to know I’m not the only one!
Isn’t she the cutest thing? It was so much fun getting to know Jaime from C.R.A.F.T!
Angelina - JoJo and Eloise says
Hi Jaime, I enjoyed getting to know you through your interview with Barbara. I LOVE your costume designs. So Cute and Fun!! That paper doll one by the Brassy Apple is just way too CUTE!!! And, I totally agree about Music and Talking adds on blogs, Not a huge fan myself ;)
xoxo
Angelina
Jamie says
Thanks so much for having me, Barbara :) And hi, Angelina! HIgh five to NO talking ads!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thank you for the wonderful interview Jaime! You are an amazing person to get to know, even if just a little! XO!
Jamie says
ohhhh AND thank you for sharing my new blog all about handmade costumes :)
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Anytime girlfriend!
Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says
Jaime you hot thing! So cute..loved getting to know you just a bit better! You crack me up- I like that about you! So happy I got a chance to really, for reals touch and meet you! Keep doing your thing girl..it is working!
Bethany says
What a fun interview! Jaime’s blog is one of the first blogs I started reading, AND one of the blogs that inspired me to start blogging! Love this post :)
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Love that Jaime!! Was thrilled to hang out with her at Blissdom…she’s just too fun for words. What a talented girl! :)