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kim_okla
14 years ago
I have a few boards for things I like.
Tally
14 years ago
OMG - I am totally addicted to Pinterest. I have several boards. It's a fabulous way to visually bookmark something. And I have found an amazing collection of beautiful landscape photos, adorable animal photos and some great recipes! Good product and household tips too.

I think it's a terrific idea.
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LuAnn_in_PA
14 years ago
I do...but I haven't done a thing with it yet. Just seems like a time-suck.....
iowagirl2006
14 years ago
LuAnn - you say that like it's a bad thing! LOL!

Mine is linked below.

I have a soup recipe pinnned that has been repinned 176 times. I must try that recipe! LOL

Here is a link that might be useful: My Pinterest boards
socks
14 years ago
You have to be a Facebook or Twitter member, right?
LuAnn_in_PA
14 years ago
"LuAnn - you say that like it's a bad thing! LOL! "

Yeah, I know.
But I spend an hour or less online daily, as I have plenty to do in real life.
I don't play games online.
I haven't made time for pinterest... but the idea intrigues me, so hopefully, soon...
joyfulguy
14 years ago
I thought that it looks as though I now have to have a PIN number in order to have interest (such as it is) credited to my bank account!

o j
woodchuck_mo
14 years ago
I have several boards at Pinterest. It is such a great resource for about anything you can think of - my interests are crafts, recipes, decorating, landscaping, crochet patterns, woodworking, photography, reading, DIY. I no longer have to print out instructions for things I want to do "someday." I can keep everything organized in one easily accessible virtual file. I love it!

You do not have to be a Facebook or Twitter member to join. You can easily join through either of those, or you can join through an invite from a member.

My boards are linked below to give you an idea of what it is. You can click on the board you would like to see, and then on a specific item to see it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pinterest
woodchuck_mo
14 years ago
More info for my previous post: If you click on a board and then on a specific item, you then need to click on the picture that comes up and you will see further information, instructions, etc.
Amazing Aunt Audrey
Original Author
14 years ago
No you don't have to have a facebook or twitter acct
Tally
14 years ago
Wow, you gals have some terrific pins! Woodchuck I love your holiday board - some great ideas there. I think I see some repins in your futures!

I'd share mine, but it's under my real name so I don't want to put it out there.
pattico_gw
14 years ago
I have Crafts and DIY and recipes....

I love it....

I've been lost in it for weeks now.
Tally
14 years ago
I have Sweet, Savory, Nature, Landscapes, Style, Christmas, Halloween, Home, Inspirational, and Things That Make Me Smile.

Man, who knew there was a Transformer Flash Drive, that you could freeze lemon slices into icecubes, or that you could make wreaths out of tulle?

A wealth of ideas and beauty.
arkansas girl
14 years ago
pinterest has taught me that dawn and vinegar can pretty much clean everything except for what it can't and then you use Bar Keeper's Friend...HAHAHA!
lynn_d
14 years ago
Thanks to Lydia I am just getting started on it, but don't have the free time to get into it as deeply as one could easily do! I did just learn that celery can be regrown! LOL!
susan_on
14 years ago
How can celery be regrown? lol
Tally
14 years ago
You can search on Pinterest for almost anything. I found that you can also regrow green onions

Here is a link that might be useful: Pinterest - Regrow celery
Tally
14 years ago
Forgot to add: Once you click on a picture you'll find the link to the original website in the upper right hand corner.
lydia1959
14 years ago
I love Pinterest! Have found some really good recipes there (some bad ones too.. lol) and lots of decorating and craft ideas.

I did think you needed to be a member of Facebook or Twitter to join (at least you did when I joined)... I signed up for Twitter just to join Pinterest. Haven't used Twitter even once.
woodchuck_mo
14 years ago
No, you don't have to be a member of Facebook or Twitter, it's just quicker, easier, if you join through there.
kayjones
14 years ago
Patti, if that's you, DH and fur baby, you guys are GOOD LOOKING! I loved your site.

Would all of you post a link to your Pinterest sites - I love this type of posting!!!!
Amazing Aunt Audrey
Original Author
14 years ago
Kay I'm gonna try I forget how to do all the html stuff
I'm just getting started on pinterest tho

Here is a link that might be useful: AAA's Board
kayjones
14 years ago
OMGosh! I wonder how you find an index of Pinteresters - I could spend HOURS browsing the blogs!!!! If anyone knows, please post it, and THANKS for turning me on to this!
cookie8
14 years ago
Crafts, gardening, DIY???? How do I not know of this site? Shall I tell my family to come get me in a week - I'm in my bedroom? Guess I'm off to check it out.
jennmonkey
14 years ago
I'm highly addicted to Pinterest. LOL. Mostly use it for the crafts, gardening and DIY ideas. Also have a "home decor", "food ideas", "stuff I want to buy", and "paper, fabric, and prints" board. Oh, and I have one board completely dedicated to Ryan Gosling. :)
pattico_gw
14 years ago
I forgot...I signed up at Pinterest as Pat Coyle...not pattico.
lindyluwho
14 years ago
I'm on Pinterest as Linda Pitts Howard. DD and I call it the "Why didn't I think of that" board. Love it.
kayjones
14 years ago
Could you people post direct links to your blogs? I want to look at EVERY one of them!
jennmonkey
14 years ago
Here's mine.

Here is a link that might be useful: My Pinterest
kayjones
14 years ago
THANK YOU, Jen -yours is absolutely AWESOME!

Come on - everybody post a link to your blog - I will spend some time at yours, Jen - it looks like it's chocked full of great ideas!!!!
ronf_gw
14 years ago
Bigbaby got me started a few weeks ago. It's been fun.

Ron

Here is a link that might be useful: My boards
kayjones
14 years ago
Thanks, Ron! You have some cool stuff on yours, too! I see several plants I'd like to buy!!!!
kayjones
14 years ago
Audrey, great job!!!
woodchuck_mo
14 years ago
Here's mine - I'm on it every day. Love to see everyone else's!

Here is a link that might be useful: Pinterest
Tally
14 years ago
Sorry Kay - my pinterest account is in my real name, which I don't share on message boards.

But hey, when are you going to start your own boards? You'll have a blast :)
ont_gal
14 years ago
I just spent the last 2 hours @ Woodchucks pinterest page....incredible! thank you for sharing!
woodchuck_mo
14 years ago
@ont gal
Thank you - I just love Pinterest! I have seen some new followers, but do not know the names to connect to anyone here. Would love to share any of your boards!
beth4652
14 years ago
I have one, but don't spend as much time as I would like there. Maybe y'all will inspire me.
User
14 years ago
I signed up but didn't hear back yet. Explain to me who never heard of this how it works. You design and pick your boards? You need to summit a picture and real name? How do you add things to your board? Looks interesting. How many boards are you allowed?
oldgardener_2009
14 years ago
I agree with LuAnn...it's a major time suck. I had to stop.
User
14 years ago
OK, in a nutshell.............What is Pinterest?????
How does it work? I got a invite but I had to have facebook or twitter so I deleted the letter. How do you join without facebook?

What are you pinning up, are they your items, I don't get it.
jennmonkey
14 years ago
Woodchuck, love your boards! I'm following you now. Especially your DIY board!
kayjones
14 years ago
I've been sucked in, too! I have to literally TEAR myself away from looking!!!!
enjoyingspring
14 years ago
could someone invite me, thanks
ejmoore510
14 years ago
Would love an invite too. Thank you.
woodchuck_mo
14 years ago
@jennmonkey - Thank you, I love DIY and crafts!

I would be glad to invite anyone - I need your e-mail address to do so.
linda_6
14 years ago
A coworker showed me this site and I think its awesome. I already have downloaded some crochet patterns that are interesting. What a great site for everything and anything.
User
14 years ago
Why can't you get in w/o an invite?
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
14 years ago
How many are also on Tumblr??? it is very similar, and there are apps for it.

http://www.tumblr.com/explore

I can spend way too much time at both!

Here is a link that might be useful: tumblr
LuAnn_in_PA
14 years ago
"Why can't you get in w/o an invite?"

You can. I did... without an invite, without linking to my Facebook.
I requested to be in, was told there was a waiting list.... and was in the next morning.

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