It’s Monday — show us what you’ve created. Welcome to Made By You Monday, a weekly place to share your crafty projects, creative tutorials, and handmade work. Whether you knit, sew, paint, upcycle, or design, this is a friendly space to display one piece of your work and let the community discover your blog or shop. We encourage artists of all levels to join in, connect with others, and celebrate creativity.
How to participate: publish a post on your own site showcasing the project you want to share. At the bottom of that post, include a simple text link back to this roundup — that’s all we ask. You can also add a link somewhere on your blog if that is easier. A text link helps people find the collection and lets us include your work in our featured roundups.
When you link up, please keep these points in mind:
- One photo and one link per participant: This helps keep the gallery clean and easy to navigate.
- By linking up to Made By You Monday you grant permission for one photo and a link to be featured in our post and on social media. Featuring your work helps promote you and your site to a wider audience.
- Be sure your image and post are appropriate for a general audience and reflect the creative spirit of the link-up.
- Include a text link back to the roundup on your blog post so other visitors can discover the link-up and your fellow makers.
Why join the link-up? There are several benefits for creators who participate regularly. First, it increases visibility — being featured in a roundup introduces your work to readers who might not yet know your blog. Second, it builds community — you’ll meet like-minded makers, exchange ideas, and find inspiration. Finally, a consistent presence in curated posts can support organic traffic growth as more people click through and engage with your projects.
Tips for a successful submission:
- Choose a clear, well-lit image that shows the details of your project. A strong photo encourages clicks and interest.
- Write a concise description in your blog post explaining the technique, materials, or inspiration behind the project. This helps readers connect with your work and can improve search visibility.
- Use sensible, relevant keywords in your post title and description so search engines can understand and surface your content. Examples: “handmade mug cozy tutorial,” “easy upcycled t-shirt project,” or “beginner embroidery pattern.”
- Link back to the link-up with anchor text like “Made By You Monday” or “link-up” near the bottom of your post, so readers can easily navigate to the collection.
- Mention the materials or tools you used; people often look for specific supplies when following a tutorial.
Guidelines for featuring:
When you add your link to the list, we may select one submission to feature in the main post and on our social channels. If your project is chosen, we will use the single image you provided and the link you submitted to represent your post. Featuring is intended to promote your blog and help others find your content, so please participate only if you agree to this use of your image and link.
If you’re new to link-ups, don’t worry — they are simple and welcoming. Start by publishing a short, focused post with a clear image, add the requested link back to the roundup, and then join the list. Over time, you’ll likely find a few regular collaborators and discover new ideas to try.
We look forward to seeing what you’ve made this week. Gather your photos, write a short post about the project, include the link back to this page, and add your entry. Let’s celebrate creativity together and support makers by sharing beautiful, practical, and imaginative work every Monday.
By linking up to Made By You Monday you give permission for one photo and a link to be featured in a post and on social media to promote you and your site.