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My Year in Review



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Its been a full on year! Full of major harsh realities but also a renewal and rediscovering myself. And it was in October that I started my new strategy for growing my blog and it was in October that I doubled my views. That is success!

But guess what?

"Next year is going to be even bigger!"  

But before we focus on the New Year. Let's review my year in review. Because you have to look back at what succeeded to know where to build in the future. Plus, I just want to say a special thank you, to you, who is reading my blog, because you bring me joy, every day that I look at my statistics of views and think, I am helping someone start a new hobby, or get more inspiration for their current craft. It's exciting that I have finally found my people, who love hobbies as much as I do. Thank you, you are awesome.

Alright, let us review!

The top 5 performing blog posts of this year. 

5. How much craft supplies should you have 

"So, if you are like me and you have more than one hobby. Focusing on just a year of supplies per hobby is a good way to see what hobbies you can still buy for." 

Read the blog post here: How much craft supplies should you have

4. Why you should scrapbook

"I open my page to scrapbook. I pull out the scrapbooking paper I want, the stickers and the washi tape that I want to use for the paper and start placing it around and sometimes on the photos to create a cool and fun page." 

Read the blog post here: Why you should scrapbook

3. I crocheted my first scarf

"Now my kids have seen the first scarf, they are wanting me to make them one as well. They even chose the coloured yarn they want. One wants black and then white like my pink and white one pictured. And my other son wants a combination of blue white yarn." 

Read the blog post here: I crocheted my first scarf

2. My new crocheting beginners eBook is for sale

"Honestly, it’s a pretty cool eBook and it made me realise how much I have learned from crocheting and now I am into the world of crocheting, I thought I would share my advice and tips for those new to crocheting to bring something new to the hobbies / crocheting world."

Read the blog post here: My new crocheting for beginners eBook is for sale now

1. How I use my home for craft 

"And it’s ok to never have your craft room finished. For me it’s a work in progress. I am always changing it and my supplies and where to showcase my supplies. This is because my interests change."

Read the blog post here: How I use my home for craft

This year, I also wrote and published 2 eBooks: 

1. The journey of crocheting for beginners by Melanie Toye

"If you love crocheting, please buy this eBook and please tell others about it and share the links of where to buy. I would appreciate it greatly!"

Buy from the links in this blog post: My new crocheting for beginners eBook is for sale now

2. Melanie Toye's Handmake Christmas Crafts 

"It can be such a personal touch to hand make some Christmas decorations. This book includes how to hand make Christmas decorations for your home, as well hand make Christmas crafts to present with gifts and how to hand make Christmas gifts. Make this Christmas extra special."

Buy from the links in this blog post: Melanie Toye’s Handmade Christmas Crafts Book

3. I also re-published my previously written and published books 

From fiction to non-fiction, I have over 10 books to choose from to purchase and add to your reading collection!

Buy from the links in this blog post: Buy my eBooks!

And in terms of hobbies:

  • I ditched making miniatures
  • I kept crocheting blankets, scarves and amigurumi (Pumpkins, hearts, suns, Snowman and more).
  • I started back doing diamond painting.
  • I began to read books again (mainly non-fiction as I love to grow).
  • I kept scrapbooking and created more themes.
  • I kept writing, books, blogs and marketing.

In terms of my audience (that is you!):

  • I have nearly achieved 10,000 views to this blog.
  • Most of my blog views come from Facebook. 
  • Most viewers read my blog posts on their PC compared to a mobile. 
  • The top 5 Countries where my viewers are:

  1. Singapore
  2. United States
  3. Netherlands
  4. Australia
  5. United Kingdom
If you would like to be a Sponsor on my hobbies blog check out my products page here: https://melanietoyeshobbies.blogspot.com/p/about-me-sponsor-me.html

So join me in celebrating this year. Make sure you follow my social media links below so you still get the latest news and updates on my hobbies blog and books! I appreciate you. 

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Also if you are a beginner in crocheting, you may appreciate reading my ‘The journey of crocheting for beginners’ ebook by Melanie Toye. You can purchase here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1808619


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