While I’ve never actually done an official post on it, most of you must know of my love for Pinterest. If you don’t already know, Pinterest is a place to catalog and organize the things you love and are inspired by online. It is like a virtual pin-board, hence the name. Anyone can join, you just might need to request an invite which could take a couple days. But be warned, it is inspiration overload and could quite possibly become an addiction.
I first read about The Pinterest Challenge on John and Sherry’s blog. Along with a couple other lady bloggers, they are challenging themselves to make one thing each season that’s inspired by all the amazing stuff that they have pinned; this is the Summer edition. I thought that this was a great idea because so often, I pin something with the best of intentions of making a project out of it and I very rarely do. The ‘rules’ of the challenge is that it must be a fairly attainable DIY because, it needs to be completed in a week. They started their challenge yesterday, so all projects need to be finished by next Tuesday. I might give myself an extra day or two because I only heard about it today. But you can be sure to see a post sometime next week from me with my completed Pinterest project! I would love it if you would participate as well and send in photos of your projects! Maybe I’ll even post a few!
Here’s an example of a very simple Pinterest project I actually have completed (just to give you an idea…). This project, originally from here.
And my version here…
this is awesome Kevi! Well done!
oh my this is beautiful!…I am trying to figure out how to get an account on pinterest…Thanks for the inspiration!
You know, I had been thinking of doing this same thing as I keep posting fun stuff to make but not making them. Just the other day I attempted a mini felt bunting with my sewing machine with mixed results. But I’m going to try again, maybe with gluing them instead. I will take pictures when I’m happier with the results. 🙂
Here is my “to-make” list: http://pinterest.com/anikalacerte/diy/
Ooo Anika, I love all the bunting and those pin wheels and some great envelops! Wouldn’t it be great to actually make all those things? I am hoping this challenge gets my butt in gear!
Hi Kevi, I just found you thru a picture of a headboard on Pinterest! I LOVE your blog and have added it to my favorites. I look forward to learning more about you and looking at all your yummy pictures! Love your shop too!
Kim
Thanks Kim! It’s always fun to hear from my readers!
I loved your silver trays so much that I wanted to do the same and bought two trays. The magnets will not stick to either of them. Can you give me any suggestions?? Thanks, Teresa Young
Hi Teresa! I have found that magnets only stick to the trays that are not copper or silver plated… It’s usually the cheaper ones that are magnet-friendly! Good luck!
-Kevi
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