Do you love creating crafts with your kids? Or creating art based on famous artists? Learn how engineer turned crafter, Maggy Woodley started Red Ted Art, an arts & craft blog for kids. The success of her blog lead to her first book deal, Cute & Easy Crafts for Kids and grew her Facebook page to 1.8 million fans and almost 91K subscribers on You Tube.

Amazing, right?

Maggy was so much fun to talk to. She shares so many secrets of how she grew her blog following while raising a family. Even if you aren't a blogger, I know you'll find so many gems in this conversation.

Enjoy the show!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 

How getting content out there can help you define your niche

How Maggy defines art vs. crafts

What types of recycled materials around the house can be used (instead of expensive supplies)

Maggy’s favorite craft products from Red Ted Art

How she uses Facebook and YouTube to build a following with both adults and children

Advice from Maggy on starting a blog and the challenges that come with it

Why building a network or meeting blogging friends can help you succeed

The benefits of blogging courses and why waiting six months proves your chances to succeed.

What resource Maggy calls “Invaluable”

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SHOW NOTES:

Red Ted Art blog

Red Ted Art Cute & Easy Crafts for Kids

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