This blog is dynamically constructed by a computer program. You can think of it as an automated search engine for freebies, tutorials, challenges, etc found in other craft blogs. The program works by going through a list of thousands of blogs that it has found and it scans those blogs to identify (1) if they have been updated since the system last looked and (2) if they contain any new freebies etc. If both of these are true, then the system lists it here. It uses a bunch of “rules/patterns” to identify useful posts in blogs and then another bunch of “rules/patterns” to try to find the best preview image to use. So I don’t have to do this myself and nor do you! It also keeps a lookout for new blogs that are mentioned and tests each one to see if it can detect freebies etc there.
So when you look through this site, you need to always remember that it’s constructed by a computer program, so it makes more mistakes than a human would. Not all the items will be useful and not all the preview images the best pick. There are ways you can help the search engine which will be answered in other threads.
This all started in 2005 with DigiFree, which I believe was the first automated summarisation blog in the world. But let me know if you don’t agree 
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Help ! I lost the link with LE BLOG DE JULIET(!?) where are the updates with freebie, qp and rak from Craftcrave. I can not find in the new format of your page…sory !
carmen- iulia
I don’t understand…
This person http://ladynickitta.blogspot.com/
Has been reported to all PTU Companies and some FTU artists, for claiming her work on her blog is hers….they are NOT…she also has some big NO NO art on her blog as well by artists that DO NOT permit usage.
Hi Terri.
Thanks, I’ll remove her blog from the list.
Maria
Hello!!
I love your website, use it for a while now.
I recently started my own blog and posted my first freebie this morning.
I would love to get my freebies on your craftcrave summary, but I don’t know how it works.
Could you help me?
Thx!
Sarah
Sorry, I just saw the buttons next here. The only thing I don’t know is what is my existing Craftcrave.net is? Where can I find that? I just made an account to craftcrave.net
Thank you in advance!
Has your blog been moved?
Do you know that you must have have something bad on your site. I’ve finally given up because I keep getting a page that says ‘page does not exist.
Could you please email me with a screen dump? I’m not sure why this is the case for you.
Not sure why you are getting this.
I’ve been trying for a few days now to add my blog to your site, but It’s just not working. I have a digital scrapbooking freebie to share. Could you tell me what I”m doing wrong? My blog address is http://www.scrappynat.com/blog and the direct link to the freebie is http://www.scrappynat.com/2011/11/05/the-spooky-kit-is-here/
Thank you in advance for your help!
OH and I did make an account with craftcrave.net, my username is ScrappyNat, but it didnt’ post my item either. Thanks
I’ve added you now.
I use your site daily , and I would like to know what happened to being able to load all the scraps for one day with small previews , I only see the options for large and text now??? The small previews are so much easier than the large , can you please fix it. Thank you for all you do for the scrap community.
There is just a problem with the server right now. I think I may have worked out the problem but will have to see if things return to normal today to know for sure. Keep your fingers crossed
Subject: Scrapbook E Cards
Hi,
I just visited your scrapbook site and think that your visitors might like our free scrapbooking ecards! Here’s a link to our Toys and Hobbies page where you can see our scrapbook cards: http://www.cardblvd.com/toyz.htm
Here’s a link to our main page: http://www.cardblvd.com
We’d love to exchange links with you. If you could put a link to our toy page or main page somewhere on your site, we’ll put a link to your site right on our toy page, next to the scrapbook-themed ecards. Please write if you’re interested, and if so, we’ll get your link up within 24 hours.
Thanks,
Gary
Hi,
My name is Aldo Baker and I’m getting in touch with you regarding your website. I wanted to share the new infographic “Best Infographics of 2011″, and thought this might interest your readers.
You can review the graphic at http://www.sodahead.com/fun/the-life-and-times-of-steve-jobs-is-the-best-infographic-of-2011/question-2374359/
If you like the graphic, I’d appreciate if you could add it to your blog or share it through your social media accounts.
I’m available Monday to Friday 8am-7pm CST, and can be contacted by my direct email me@aldobaker.com
PS. I am more than happy to help you share any future blog post you are trying to get more visibility to.
Thanks,
Aldo Baker
Marketing Director
I’m not sure I really see the link, but I’ll approve your comment anyway
Hello, you’re offering a “freebie” download of my copyrighted painting, “In The Sea”, at this link: http://www.craftcrave.net/story.php?title=printable-freebie-maggie-milly-molly-may
Please remove this download immediately.
Done. It also seems the blog owner removed their blog. The site is updated by a search engine, which unfortunately can’t detect when work is stolen….