Why is the internet such an adorable black hole?
First it was message boards.
Then blogs.
Then myspace.
Then twitter.
Then tumblr.
Then facebook.
Then etsy.
And now?
The deliciousness of Pinterest cannot be told. I know it kinda looks like PINE TREE EST or PIN TREE REST. But it’s really a mashup of:
PIN + INTEREST
It’s kinda like a virtual bulletin board. You find things that INTEREST you and then PIN them up on your own boards. But with some social media thrown in.
So, since I’ve been addicted to it these past 2 weeks, I thought I’d share some of my pins, tips and other
RANDOM THINGS I LOVE ABOUT PINTEREST
1. The Front Page
This is what you see when you log on. Just a big beautiful group of pictures–some clothes, art, food, photography or quotes. You can just scroll down for hours and see the awesomeness (at least what others think is awesome) or you can start clicking. And that’s where it gets fun.
2. How far does the Rabbit Hole go?
Let’s say I’m scrolling and find this awesome tutorial to make puffballs on a fork! (Where was this when Asa had an obsession?!) I click it and I see it’s part of someone’s whole board called CHILDREN (not very creative but…)–all fun stuff she pinned for kids.
In which I find this awesome ART DESK!
But when I click that, guess what? I see it was originally pinned by someone else on their KIDS board.
And this is where I find these Ikea spice racks that have been re purposed into book shelves! Which is exactly what I’ve been looking for!
Do you see how this can get addicting?
3. Share
When I see something fun on Pinterest I can RE-PIN (as mentioned above) or LIKE it. Or I can also share it on facebook, twitter, embed it on my blog, comment on it it or email it. HELLO. Could we be any more connected?
4. And Share Alike
But if I find some goody-ness on another site…say, oh, I don’t know: ETSY. I can just click PIN IT (which I’ve just dragged/drug onto my toolbar) and look! up pops a little window!
I can click the picture I want to PIN and voila! It’s added to one of my boards.
5. My Boards.
Of course, I can categorize my pins and tag them for ease. My boards {categories} are: Stuff I Should Copy, Party-ness, Yumminess, Kiddos, Home Is Where, Book Worm and Cute Miscellany.
6. So what’s the point?
I don’t know! It’s just an adorable and fun way to find cute stuff (or important stuff. I’m sure someone pins important things. I just choose cute.) and to find the people who like the same stuff as you.
7. And now one of my favorite pins:
8. And another one I want in my backyard:
9. And here’s one I’m saving for an arty birthday party:
10. Last one, I promise:
So, what do you think? Ready to start pinning? Friend me if you jump into the rabbit hole!
{above pics are clickable…will take you to the original pins!}
{ps–looks like pinterest is in beta. it says you need an “invite”, i just put in my email and it sent me an invite. so, try that and see what happens! If that doesn’t work, send me your email and I’ll try to invite you!}
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Andrea @ Simple Organized Living says
Once again…you’re all up on the latest and greatest internet trends!!
I’ve never heard of this, so I guess I better go check it out 🙂
Michael says
Funday November 13, 2011 By Christa Leave a Comment Last week I shared with you guys some ipsinration, this week I thought it was time for a good laugh! These are some of my favorites from my Pinterest
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Denise Collins says
I am nuts about Pinterest. I get so much inspiration from the home decor photos.
Leigh says
AMANDA! I don’t need to spend any more time SUCKED into the internet! What are you DOING to me?!?
oh amanda says
I know. It’s ridiculous. But who needs to do laundry? Or dishes? Come on!!
Yessenia says
it’s so bad I’m thinking of trefnsarign all my pinterest folders to a cd so I don’t lose my eyecandy LOL! & yes I’ve made a few things from there, my daughter & me just made the photo lampHelen
Lady Estrogen says
I don’t know if I can handle yet another online addiction. LOL.
But I do know that I want those road signs… and the cupcakes… and the Clever Poster. haha.
Amy's Life says
I’m very excited to check this out! But SCARED………. because this definitely sounds like something I will become very addicted to.
Thanks for sharing (I think….I may be cursing your name later after I’m addicted)!!!
Kari says
Oh lawd, have mercy! Like I need anything else to suck up time online. But this looks SOOOO fun! LOL
Betsy (Eco-novice) says
Wow, that is serious black hole material. I’m not sure my DIY cleaner post qualifies as “FUN,” but few of my posts do. And, oh, I never finished my other post, but good to know for the future.
Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homestead says
I sent in a request for an invite last week already after seeing some of someone else’s Pinterest pages. Definitely looks addicting but yet somehow helpful for keep tracking of all the great inspiration available on the internet.
At any rate, looks like they’re full for at least a little while so my trip into the rabbit hole is going to have to wait 🙂
oh amanda says
Oh, really? Guess its still in beta or something? Hmph. 🙁
MacKenzie says
How did you do it? I was told that I needed an invitation and that it is in private beta testing. I am on some sort of waiting list. 🙁
oh amanda says
I guess it is…when I saw it the first time it said, “Get an invite” and I entered my email address. I had an email from them w/in a day at least. Maybe they are just doing it by #s? Like a certain number at a time? I have no idea! Try again!
ICStarzz says
Great Post! This site looks like a lot of fun, I can’t wait to check it out! 😛
I especially love the art cupcakes!
Terry Elisabeth says
I had forgotten about Pinterest. I had seen it on another blog and wanted to check it out. Thank you for the reminder.
Alicia's Homemaking says
Oh dear…I don’t even have a tumblr account yet! *always behind the times*
Love that art desk!
Tara Cherry says
I love this! I totally have to check them out. I saw this on another blog but had no idea what it was. Thanks for teaching how to use it 😉
Amy's Life says
I sent a request for an invite. I’m still waiting.
I Love it, great photo’s!
Miranda says
Wow, interesting! I’ve never heard of this before. Thanks for the linky.
LeAnne says
Thanks for hosting Top Ten Tuesday and thanks for sharing about Pinterest. Looks like something that I could definitely get into! -LeAnne
LaVonne says
Thank you for being such a gracious host! Blessings to you this week.
Marie says
I had not heard of Pinterest before but it looks very interesting — and addictive! I’m off to check it out! 🙂
Holly at Tropic of Mom says
Lots of cute stuff! Never heard of this. I totally want that sign in my yard too, though. 🙂
Funkidivagirl says
I am on Pinterest too but I forget to pin things, except for the things I see on Gilt or HauteLook. It is fun though. Did you see the pin of the giant rabbit? I loved that!
Dani says
My husband would say the last thing I need is more inspiration – but looks like I’m going to have to dive in.
Staci says
How in the world do you find all these things?!?! Great…another time sucker 🙂
Amy's Life says
THank You Amanda for the invite. I’m in now and have my own Pinterest boards! I’m LOVING IT!!!
I will go and follow you now. My link is http://pinterest.com/amyjacob/ if you want to check mine.
Thanks……Love ya!
Amy
Joules says
Really? You Internet crack pusher, you. My husband says thanks Amanda, I thought I never saw my wife when it was just FB, etsy and bloggie stuff to read and write. Pinterest? I may never sleep again, much less spend time with the hubbers:). Lol
oh amanda says
LOL! This made me laugh! Sorry to the hubs.
vanessa says
yum. I love pinterest. I thought I loved tumblr, but no. I don’t. Not anymore…now I only have eyes for pinterest….
Stacey says
So it is a bit like Tumblr but all on one ‘board’. Nice.
I like.
oh amanda says
Yes. You will like. 😉
Michelle says
I dont have time for pinning. LOL
IS your sons name Asa, too?
Amy says
Hey… can you send me a pinterest invite? 🙂
Andriani says
I like using Pinterest to keep track of things I find innsriipg, color combinations I enjoy, tutorials for blocks, or your link to “how to block a quilt”, I pinned that. I’ve wondered about the copyright issues, but I am copying work that is online already, and it links back to the original place it came from, so I think, and I could be wrong, but I believe that it will ultimately give the people whose work I admire, greater exposure as people see my pins and discover new artists or ideas from them. Perhaps I’m being naive here, but I don’t see the downside. As for “drama” or somehow feeling inferior due to someone’s pins, I don’t get that at all. There is no drama to be had with the way I approach it, but then again, maybe I just see what I want and the rest doesn’t make an impression.
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