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Pinterest, is described on the site as a Virtual Pinboard. "Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes. Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests."
In my own words, I'd describe it as a fun site to visit with thousands and thousands of pictures of anything you can imagine! You'll find craft ideas, apparel, sentiments, food, beverage, party, etc. (in other words - you name it, you'll probably find it!). One can sign up and simply look at everyone else's pretty pictures (that they have "pinned" to their "boards"), you can create your own "boards" on whatever subject appeals to you, or both. The pictures presented are all linked to the original websites they appeared on, which is fun in itself as sometimes one discovers a new favorite website. One can "re-pin" from others and even "follow" them just like on Facebook or Twitter.
At first, I wasn't too sure about it. I scrolled through the opening page and was thinking, "How does one become addicted to this?" I also wondered why one needed to be invited to join (yes, you must be invited by a friend or request an invite from Pinterest.com). But then as I looked at friends' boards and did searches under certain subjects, I finally figured it out and enjoyed it. (And the invite only clause just makes the whole thing intriguing, doesn't it?)
I found that viewing "pins" inspired me to get a little craftier (something I used to love to do), be a little more creative in party planning (some ideas are easy and relatively inexpensive), and even to revisit my love of creative handwriting and calligraphy.
I don't take anything Pinterest-related too seriously and I don't have thousands of pins, but I enjoy the fun and inspiration it gives me and it reminds me that, "Hey! I can do that!"
Below are a few of my favorite pins (thus far). To view my boards, to see the links to the sites where these pins originated, or to follow me, go to www.pinterest.com and find me under creativekimfunk. I'd also be happy to send you an invitation if you leave your email below in the comment section.
Please enjoy this virtual (make-believe) mini tour of my house...
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| First, step through my garden gate... original pin from - http://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com |
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| Walk on by the cute old truck... original pin from - http://organizingmadefun.blogspot.com |
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| Head up to my office... * original pin location could not be found (please share if you know!) * |
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| Enjoy the old typewriter... original pin from - http://whippedstyle.com |
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| View my daughter's gallery... original pin from - http://www.theprettyblog.com |
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| Look at my current handwriting practice... original pin from - http://sundayinbed.tumblr.com (note: at press time, link was not working) |
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| See my newly purchased fonts (love them!)... original pin from - http://www.goinghometoroost.com |
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| Take a peek at my project at the craft table... (great journal and sentiment!) original pin from - http://artjournaling.tumblr.com |
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| And my daughter's current art project as well... original pin from - http://onthesurfaceblog.com |
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| Find out where we neatly store everything... original pin from - http://toppics.mooo.com  View the sentiments on the wall going down the stairs... (This one's for my boy!) original pin from - http://sawdustcityllc.com |
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| This one's for my girl... original pin from - http://mmorris.webs.com |
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| And a reminder for the hubby and for me... original pin from - http://vintagedutchgirl.blogspot.com |
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| "Perfect!" original pin from - http://www.etsy.com/shop/cREaTebyRET |
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| Now, come have a seat... original pin from - http://www.bhg.com |
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| And "refresh yourself" before you have to go... original pin from - http://sosimplyspecial.com |
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| Enjoy your stroll out ~ thanks for coming by :) original pin from - http://nature.desktopnexus.com
Now, what do you think of Pinterest?
Guess you could call me "Pinspired".
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