Positively Splendid {Crafts, Sewing, Recipes and Home Decor}

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Reader Q&A

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I have received quite a few questions recently from readers, so I thought I would take today to answer a few of them.

What type of camera do you use?

I have a little red Canon SX200IS. It is a point-and-shoot I purchased about a year and a half ago, and I love it. It has some great manual options if you feel like getting creative, and the lens is rated by many as the best you can get in a simple point-and-shoot camera. 

What photo-editing software do you use?


When it really counts, I always turn to my Photoshop Elements software. Being a PR major in college, I took many classes based around Photoshop software, so it is somewhat intuitive to me. That being said, if your budget doesn’t allow you to spend that amount on software (or if you find Photoshop intimidating, which is totally understandable), I use Picasa for less detailed photo editing tasks, and I have always been pleased. Picasa is also terrific for keeping all of your photos organized, and it is free! 

Who did your blog design?

That would be yours truly! Everything I know about blog design, I owe to Google. Truly. There is so much amazing information available out there in terms of ways to add/change elements in Blogger. If you have any specific questions about how I did a particular part of my design, please let me know!

How long have you been blogging?

I started a family blog in October 2006, but I didn’t start blogging at Positively Splendid as it is today until the spring of last year. It has been such a fun ride!

How do you find time to do it all?

Honestly? I don’t. 🙂 I am constantly trying to achieve balance in my life, be it in blogging, housekeeping, parenting, or any other area. I do the lion’s share of my posting on Sunday afternoons when my hubby is here to wrangle the kiddos, and my creative time is usually while my oldest kiddos are at school and the baby is napping, or else after everyone is in bed at night. I am so fortunate that my husband “gets” my need to create, and he is completely fine with a house that isn’t perfectly tidy and laundry that never seems to be done. My number one piece of advice, which I have learned over time: Learn to accept the fact that you absolutely cannot do it all. And that is okay. Really – it is. During particularly creative times, you’ll probably fall behind on the housework. (At least I do.) When you are dedicated to getting your house in order, you probably won’t have that much time to create. It’s all an ebb and flow.

Do you have any questions you’d like me to answer? Send them my way, and I’ll be happy to answer them!

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  1. Melissa says

    Thanks so much for this one. I’m fairly new to the quilting/sewing/craft blog world, and I always wonder how do these moms find time to do it all. Sometimes all I want to do is sew but its hard with all the other responsibilities of maintaing a home and raising kids. Its nice to know that others fall behind on laundry and other things when on a creative streak. I am still trying to find a balance with my crafts, a 9 month old, and everything else. Love your blog!

  3. Kelsey says

    Hi! I’m the girl that won the Lisa Leonard giveaway! Just wanted to check if you got my e-mail with my contact info on it, since I haven’t heard from you or her. I totally understand if things have just been busy… just wanted to make sure everything went through!
    Thanks again!!
    Kelsey

  4. Jan at The Diamond E says

    I use a Nikon D60, but am hoping to upgrade soon. I can’t get enough of trying to make my pics look better. I use Photoshop Elements but am slow at learning it. I did just purchase Elements for Dummies. Those books seem to suit me well! I’ve only been blogging since Feb but I LoVe it! Something I never thought I’d stick with…