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Happy weekend, and thanks for joining us once again! 

So… you may remember me asking for your input last weekend, on all things link party. In a nutshell, I am completely honoured, in this day and age where link parties are kinda sorda going out of style, you want this one to keep on keepin’ on.Thank you! And so that we shall.

I also felt you may appreciate learning a little behind the scenes thoughts on what I do with this party and why. Plus, I also have some tips that could help you get clicked on more. Here we go!

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I personally love that it’s a smaller party. Less competition, it’s just the stuff you want to see, and you get more eyes on your stuff due to it. Thanks for agreeing!

And you are so right… the quality is here. Bar none. It’s hard to pick features because everything is so good! Thank you for offering up a non text overlay pic to choose from too!

Each feature (plus) is pinned to the Party Highlights board. It’s a super beautiful, very active board, and a great resource to repin from. It is advertised on every single party post. So visit this if you wish to see past highlights!

I also appreciate those that help advertise the party, by pinning the top graphic. It’s created to help drive traffic to the party (so everyone benefits), without directly pinning other’s features to my own blog. I’d much prefer a pin vs. linking back (for bloggers that participate). So, thank you for that!

Photo size suggestion

I love posting your photos, but all the different sizes can be challenging to create a streamlined look. I generally resize most photos based on the smallest one I feature. But sometimes they are too small. So a tip: ensure your photos are at least 650 pixels for horizontal, or 960 pixels for vertical, which is a standard for most blog post formats. These sizes would GREATLY enhance those that pin you as well.

Regarding photos, I rename them with all your credentials for the best SEO, but always add, ‘featured by Funky Junk Interiors’ on the photo itself. I do this so if one sees the image on Pinterest, they know it’s a feature and not your actual post. I then click through, and repin from YOU instead.

I also like to give a commentary on how your project inspires me. I love hearing other’s perspectives on projects, so felt the little extra time spent is worthwhile, and makes this party a little more unique.

And I do love to feature you on my FB page. A link goes to the overall party (to benefit everyone), as well as a direct link to the blogger’s feature. It’s a well known fact that the more we link away from FB, the less insights that post will get. But I refuse to feature you without your credentials. So if you see yourself shared, a like, comment or reshare would totally help fuel your own feature, making up for it. When I feature you there, I track our hits so I can continue to tweak what works and what doesn’t. The good news is, those FB features do work! Most features get at least a couple hundred hits, to the low thousands. Thanks for making my FB page so pretty! 🙂

Add your blog name

For feature reasons, I allow 100 characters for the linkup titles, so please DO include your blog name with your post description! I think it helps with your own branding, and helps me locate you.

ie: Wood and pipe coffee station by Funky Junk Interiors

And, I do love your comments. When you link up and tell me what you brought to the table, along with your linkup number, you indeed stand out. It’s also good SEO. Did you know blog comments can actually show up in a google search? Make sure to add those keywords… 🙂

So… thanks again for being here, and loving what you see! On with the show…
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Here are some highlights from our last party…


DIY vintage styled Crab House sign, by Scavenger Chic

I really couldn’t love a vintage styled sign more design wise, but when Joan does this one completely by scratch, well… it becomes greatness. NEED.


DIY industrial bookshelf or plate display, by Cherished Bliss

She had me at wood and metal. But I can see this easy and stunning bookshelf project become even more! How about a plate wall? Hang mugs on S hooks from the bars? Bathroom towel bar / reading rack? Or even toilet paper rolls? SOOOO cool!


Vintage ironing board laundry room sign to hide fuse box, by Grit Antiques

Jane desired to hide an unsightly fuse box. Love her definition of hide. The vintage ironing board laundry sign is a must copy! You could make it even more super productive on a horizontal, adding some pipe fittings or hooks to hang stuff too! Hmm.. don’t mind if I do. 🙂

Stencil info is inside her post.


Repurposed and distressed farm crate, by Homeroad

Inspired by one of Jane’s projects, Susan came up with her own version of a rustic crate, repurposed from a cubby shelf! Love it when half your project is already built for you. 🙂

Stencil info is inside her post. 

Stikwood reclaimed wood wall via top blog posts, by Designing, Dining and Diapers

Oh but that wall… and it might be easier to create than you think! Easy, and clever way to create the look without having to make the authentic stuff work.

Part of a Top Blog Posts roundup.

Framed chalkboard printable layered winter wreath, by Setting for Four

A wreath that can be changed in a moment’s notice. So clever! Loving the layers in this one as well.

Printable included in the post.

Vintage button rhinestone bracelet, by Sadie Seasongoods

When buttons become glamorous! Really gives you a reason to trace back to the sewing isle at the thrift store, doesn’t it?

Industrial frame on a cool printable, by Design, Dining and Diapers

This post is about the adorable printable. But what stole my heart is that simple but gorgeous farmhouse styled picture frame. I’m going to pick up those very brackets! Genius way to connect the boards.

What did you make this past week? Link up below!