The blog was really created to speak to paper crafters about the paper craft consumables which Fiskars sent to market, namely Heidi Grace and Cloud 9. However, Fiskars divested itself of these brands and this consumables category about 4 years ago, and the blog then changed its flavour to promote tools and how they could be used – with some awesome projects being shared!
As with everything in this digital age, the pace of change is so rapid that it seems that every other month, there is a new version of social media developing and entering our landscape. The Fiskarscraft blog as it has been known, has been overtaken by Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter to name a few vehicles that crafters now use to talk about their experiences. Therefore, Fiskars Australia has decided to focus its Marketing resources in other areas, and remain flexible in its approach to social media.
As of 31 March 2013, the Fiskarscraft Blog will no longer exist, but there is still a contact point for feedback and enquiries: Australia@fiskars.com Thanks to all who have contributed in any way, large or small, to our blog, and we look forward to interacting somehow, some way and somewhere in the future.
Regards, Philippa – Business Manager, Creative, Fiskars Australia”
Such sad news - my mornings will not be the same without my breakfast visits filled with crafty inspiration.
Sending a big THANK YOU to Lyn, Debbie and ALL the Fiskars Team for sharing their projects and adventures with us - I will miss you all!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | March 06, 2013 at 08:21 PM
Sad to see it go, thank you to all the contributors over the years, you've provided fun, frivolity, handy tips & inspiration for us all.
Posted by: Tamara | March 06, 2013 at 08:24 PM
Like everything that is good you decide to can it. NOT HAPPY
Posted by: starolla | March 06, 2013 at 09:27 PM
Sorry to hear that Fiskars Australia blog is closing. I enjoyed my time working with Fiskars from the early years in Australia. I worked for over ten years in various roles including lead ambassador alongside Lyn Dwyer for many years, craft shows, instore demonstrations and so much more alongside with our NZ and USA ambassadors. So sad to see it end. Thank you to all the Fiskars followers over the years. I'm proud to have been a part of the beginning of this website. All the best to all.
Posted by: Dawn Stan | March 06, 2013 at 10:36 PM
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Posted by: Jacky McLeod | March 06, 2013 at 10:44 PM
What a pity - I really enjoyed my visits. Byt.. thanks for all you have done - it is has been appreciated.
Posted by: Janee | March 07, 2013 at 05:06 AM
What will I do now too kick start my mojo????? Like TracyM my morning will not be the same. Sad & sorry to see it coming to an end. Thank you Lyn, Debbie & everyone else for all the wonderful work that you have done, will miss you!
Posted by: Beryl | March 07, 2013 at 05:32 AM
Oh no, just as I am starting to get some time back to craft this happens, very sad. Where will we go now to find out the latest Fiskars news;(. I much prefered the local blog than the Fiskateer site as it was just thst - local.
Thanks to Lyn for her hard work and to the others who made the blog such a good read.
Posted by: Christine c | March 07, 2013 at 07:29 AM
I am so sad about this news- like all the others I look forward to reading not only about Fiskars products and creations but comunicating with others who have a similar interest. I will miss this blog because I don't do any of the other mediums of communication and I also know a lot who check in to this blog for that side of communication to keep in touch with others. Thanks Lyn and Tracy and Debbie and all the others not only for their inspiration,friendship but also their support - I think it is a BIG mistake closing this blog but thats my opinion only. I hope you have a back up because I am still in love with Fiskars products and will need inspiration from somewhere and I would love to be able to keep in touch with everyone in this crafting industry.
Posted by: Kathy S #6265 | March 07, 2013 at 01:44 PM
Sorry to hear this will no longer be. I haven't followed for as long as some others, but I do enjoy the posts. I have even been lucky enough to win some fab prizes from here too which I truely appreciate. I too only recently recommended this blog to others.
I have on occasion visited the fiskateer site - but find I like the local feel of here better.
:(
Posted by: Vicki | March 07, 2013 at 04:17 PM
One dumb question - when you say that it will no longer exist, will the entire history be deleted or will you set it so that no more comments can be made and we can still search and access old projects and posts? ... sure hope it will still be accessible :)
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | March 08, 2013 at 09:18 AM
I agree with TracyM- I hope you still make it available for future resources- you have so many who have given so much it would be a crime for all this talent and inspiration to go to waste.
Posted by: Kathy S #6265 | March 08, 2013 at 06:01 PM
I reiterate TracyM's question. Is this actual site GOING. I love looking at people's projects and ideas. Will the actual "site" still arrive daily or is the WHOLE PROJECT shutting down.
Will there be a site for us untrained newbie's to visit. ???????
Posted by: Jo W | March 10, 2013 at 08:51 AM
As all the other ladys above say, I too am sorry to see it go, This is the first site I go to when I get on the computer, I will miss it heeps, Thank you to all the lady's that have made this site so lovely and interesting each day!!! Cheers to all of you. Will miss it, Anna 7612
Posted by: Anna 7612 | March 14, 2013 at 07:04 PM