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WFMW: Pinterest

September 13, 2011 by Kristen

Well, I’ve gone and done it. Even though I said I wouldn’t.

I’ve fallen down the Pinterest hole and I can’t get out.

I’m really new. But I’m in love.

It’s basically an online bulletin board…you can search for subjects like ‘recycled magazines’ and find the most fabulous ideas! For awhile, I just searched, but I went ahead and started my own boards and I’m a “pinning” fool:

Want to follow me?

I’ve already found so many fabulous ideas for Mercy House products and fair trade shows we’re starting to do, so it’s a good addiction right??

Like this amazing paper bowl:

Did you know the shape was created by blowing up a balloon and once the pieces were glued into place and dry, the balloon is popped. Our girls are trying to make them this week!

Do you pin? tell me your address in the comments and I’ll follow back!



114 Comments Filed Under: WFMW

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  1. Bon Crowder says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    I’m http://pinterest.com/boncrowder/pins/

    I’m really digging pinterest. Fun to be able to share images. Especially such neato things – and math things!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Angi says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    Oh my gosh I love pinterest. I’m totally addicted!

    Reply
  3. Becky@OrganizingMadeFun says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    Come on over and follow me! I’d love to have you:

    http://pinterest.com/organizemadefun/

    Pinterest is amazing! There’s TONS to see!

    Becky B.
    http://www.organizingmadefun.com
    Organizing Made Fun

    Reply
  4. Lisa @ Life is Crazy Beautiful says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I love Pinterest, but so far have remained pretty discipline…I pin in spurts 🙂

    http://pinterest.com/2krazybeautiful

    LOVE that bowl!!!

    Reply
  5. Gretchen says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    I pin in spurts, too. But find it easy to spend too much time on those spurts. 😉
    http://pinterest.com/littlepinkhouse/

    Reply
  6. Katy says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    yeah! so glad you’re liking it! i actually saw that bowl on there and thought of you guys =) i also got some fun super simple but cute earrings that are made out of the magazines. so fun =)

    Reply
  7. Janice says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Pinterest is SO addictive!!! lol

    Following you now.
    http://pinterest.com/mrs_janice/

    Reply
  8. Jenn@TheCakeDish says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    I am loving my addition to Pinterest!

    http://pinterest.com/jennifermbland/

    Reply
  9. Bethany says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    Love pinterest! Thanks for sharing- I’m following you now. 🙂 http://pinterest.com/luvyrnaybor/

    Reply
  10. Denise @ Creative Kitchen says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    OH yes….Pinning away at Pinterest is SO much fun, inspiring and gets my creative juices flowing…..LOVE it!! I’m off to follow you now. 🙂

    http://pinterest.com/creativekitchen/

    Denise

    Reply
  11. Erin says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    Pinterest = awesome. I’m so addicted. It’s awful. http://pinterest.com/togetherforgood/

    Reply
  12. Social says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    I love Pinterest!!! The app is horrible, but the site is addicting!
    http://pinterest.com/social/

    Reply
  13. Homeschooling Momtographer says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    Yes, I’m horribly addicted!
    http://pinterest.com/hsingmomtog/pins/
    ~Catherine 🙂

    Reply
  14. Worthy of the Prize says

    September 13, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    I am a Pinterest addict! 😉
    http://pinterest.com/wotpministries

    Reply
  15. Georgia says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    um ya, i also fell into the pintrest hole of no return. i want to know if i can somehow use it to increase blog traffic? if you have figured that out post it for all to read :0)

    Reply
    • jan says

      September 14, 2011 at 6:56 am

      I think you can pin things from your blog which will link it back to the blog, wouldn’t it? Haven’t tried it yet as I don’t know that I have anything Pinterest worthy (aka, ubercool) to link! 🙂 Alot of the stuff I link to takes you to websites and blogs and I’ve found some really cool new ones!

      Reply
    • se7en says

      September 14, 2011 at 7:02 am

      I get a lot of traffic from Pinterest, it is why I eventually signed up, I had to see what it was all about!!! Not so much what I do but what others have pinned from my site… one pin and then heaps of people repin it and the traffic flows… Once they come and look at a crafty tutorial they find another and another. Really it has been a great source of traffic lately and the best part is I haven’t had to do anything!!!

      Reply
      • Queen of the House says

        September 14, 2011 at 1:12 pm

        That has been my experience too! I saw traffic from it and had to check it out! I haven’t tried it yet…you need to be invited or something? I’m still learning! Haha! 🙂
        Also, I see blogs with little “Pin It” buttons…oh my! the possibilities!

        Reply
  16. Lindsay says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    Haha! It is quite a hole! http://pinterest.com/lindsayme/
    I love finding weekend craft ideas for the kids! that’s my excuse, although my husband doesn’t understand my love!

    Reply
  17. Jamie says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    Hi Kristen,

    I feel like I haven’t really figured Pinterest out, but I also feel like I have a hole in my head from which all the good ideas I intend to remember drain out. So the concept of keeping those ideas somewhere I can actually find them is amazing!

    http://pinterest.com/ukognet/

    Reply
  18. Cate says

    September 14, 2011 at 12:12 am

    Pinterest looks fun! Now I’m just hanging out on the waiting list, hoping for an invite from them.

    Reply
  19. Alice says

    September 14, 2011 at 12:23 am

    I’m glad you love it! It’s really given me a new energy for creativity and play with my kids!
    http://pinterest.com/alicecrumbs/
    Xx

    Reply
  20. Lizzie says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:12 am

    I just succumbed too!
    http://pinterest.com/adustyframe/

    Reply
  21. maggy, red ted art says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:45 am

    The bowl looks AMAZING!!! We have to so try this too.. wow!!!

    I am on pinterest – redtedart need to start using it more, me thinks!

    Maggy

    Reply
  22. Addison says

    September 14, 2011 at 2:40 am

    Love the bowl idea, so clever! I LOVE Pinterest. In fact, I can’t recall what I used to waste my time doing on the internet before I started pinning, I’m obsessed.

    http://pinterest.com/AddisonShaw/

    Reply
  23. se7en says

    September 14, 2011 at 2:49 am

    I love pinterest… it is 30 minute wind down before bed reward for a day well-done… or not well done!!! But my 30 minute reward anyway!!! http://pinterest.com/se7en_hoods/

    Reply
  24. Kara Nutt says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:40 am

    Between Pinterest and StumbleUpon I could spend all day just surfing.
    http://pinterest.com/kara_nutt/pins/
    I love to combine the two and add new things to pinterest. If you haven’t tried StumbleUpon, it brings up websites you might never have found otherwise based on your interests. I’ve found some pretty cool stuff on there.
    Anyway, Happy pinning.

    Kara

    Reply
  25. Janelle says

    September 14, 2011 at 5:07 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to link up! But…can you delete #113? I saw Name and entered my name. Duhhhh….

    Reply
  26. Wendy (The Local Cook) says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:06 am

    I have not tried pinterest yet. Resisting. I really don’t need another thing to spend time with online. And yet it’s so very, very tempting.

    Anyhoo, I linked up a recipe for sweetened condensed milk substitute. I love finding ways to not buy overpriced cans.

    Reply
  27. Hollie says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:14 am

    I love pinterest… a great way to keep track of creative ideas!

    Reply
  28. Bonni says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:26 am

    Love it! Why didn’t I think of it????
    http://pinterest.com/bonnig/

    Reply
  29. Margaret says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:35 am

    I enjoy Pinterest, but my 12-year-old daughter LOVES it! I only let her browse the boards I follow, though, since people do pin some inappropriate things. So I am beyond thrilled to be able to follow you, as I know she’ll only come across good things on your boards!

    http://pinterest.com/2KidSchoolhouse/

    Reply
  30. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:50 am

    Heck yes I pin! I so love it, and I actually follow through with making some recipes or DIY projects, etc. that I pin. At first I thought it was overwhelming, but I’m fairly selective about what I pin. Every Wednesday on my blog, I post my Pinterest Favorites, today’s is about Fall Decoration. I’m headed to Michael’s this weekend to get some items to make some fall decor. Sometimes, I just need a little inspiration and direction, and Pinterest helps me with that. I have that “slap my forehead and say, ‘Why didn’t I think of that'” moment a lot when browsing Pinterest!

    http://pinterest.com/carrielh

    Reply
  31. Sara Z. says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:53 am

    I haven’t been looking at Pinterest much lately, but I think I’m going to start again!

    http://pinterest.com/mahyleona/

    Reply
  32. jan says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:54 am

    I LOVE Pinterest! Unfortunately, it’s sucks up way too much free time if not careful and my bookmarks got to be WAY too big!

    Reply
  33. Michelle says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:20 am

    I thought of you when I saw that bowl on there yesterday.

    Reply
  34. Amber says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:22 am

    I am completely in love with Pinterest! Such a wonderful resource and organizing tool!! I’m on there at pinterest.com/amberwiggins. Love all the great stuff you’re finding for Mercy House!

    Reply
  35. Diana says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:22 am

    Ooh, I love pinterest! It’s funny because just by pinning something, I no longer feel like I need to go out and buy it…so that’s a good thing right?? haha. I’ve gotten some great ideas for my daughter’s birthday party too. http://pinterest.com/dboso/

    Reply
  36. Mrs. H says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:39 am

    Ok, just found a great new bunch of boards to follow from your commenters! 🙂
    I too was “never” going to join Pinterest. Well, never say never… I’ve enjoyed my first few weeks of pinning!
    http://pinterest.com/hmommy/

    Reply
  37. the Iowa Expat says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:52 am

    http://pinterest.com/hawkeyejlp/
    I love having the bulleting board available to me anywhere (and no dusting! or digging pushpins out from behind the desk!) Works for me!

    Reply
  38. Sharlie says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:56 am

    SO addicted! LOVE Pinterest!
    http://pinterest.com/sharliedwallace/

    Reply
  39. Kelly Mann says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Love your pins! I’ve been on Pinterest for some time now.. back when it was a wee little thing.. (ha!) and I STILL love it! The iphone app is great too, I find so many things to pin just by browsing while I’m waiting on little things here and there! I’m following you now!

    http://pinterest.com/kellymann/

    Reply
  40. Michelle @ willingcook.com says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:14 am

    I try to resist pinterest, but when I have “nothing” else to do, I’ll browse. Here’s my link.

    http://pinterest.com/willingcook

    Reply
  41. AspiringNewMoms says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:14 am

    I will check out your Pins!! How fun!

    Reply
  42. amy t says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:19 am

    http://pinterest.com/amyjo8888/ I am so excited to follow you on pinterest!

    Reply
  43. SusieQTpies says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:26 am

    I’m new here and love your place. I’m very addicted to pinterest! lol http://pinterest.com/susieqtpies/ Great link up. Susie

    Reply
  44. Hannah @ bonjourHan says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:33 am

    I love pinning! I’m a very visual person, so this is *perfect* for me. My address is http://pinterest.com/bonjourhan/

    Reply
  45. Meghan says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:41 am

    http://pinterest.com/lifetimemeg/

    Welcome to the vortex! : )

    Reply
  46. Shelli Bourque says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:55 am

    Yep, I pin! – http://pinterest.com/ShelliBourque/

    Reply
  47. Anne says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:02 am

    I LOVE Pinterest!! I’m following you now. 🙂

    http://pinterest.com/annehogan/

    Reply
  48. tara says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:18 am

    LOVE pinterest! ♥

    http://pinterest.com/taraprovence/

    Reply
  49. Tanya says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:31 am

    I am new to pintrest also, http://pinterest.com/tanyadandurand/ trying not to get carried away by pinning everything I see/read lol!

    Reply
  50. Jenn @ Jar Full of Rocks says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:38 am

    I’m fairly new to Pinterest. Just after I joined, we had horrible rains and flooding and I’ve been soo busy helping people clean up and schooling my kids, I haven’t had alot of time to do pinning….but, here is mine: http://pinterest.com/hisgal2

    Reply
  51. Jayla Heller says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:43 am

    I might be addicted to pinterest!

    http://pinterest.com/jaymay37/

    Reply
  52. Karen Grant says

    September 14, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Welcome to the Pinners Addiction Club – haha! Having a blast on pinterest, too! http://www.pinterest.com/kgrant

    Reply
  53. Emily says

    September 14, 2011 at 11:09 am

    I love Pinterest….SO many fun ideas and a great place to put a bunch of ideas together!!

    http://pinterest.com/emily_gallimore/

    Reply
  54. diane rice says

    September 14, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    I LOVE Pinterest. Completely addicted.

    http://pinterest.com/diane_b_rice/

    Can’t wait to see all of YOUR fabulous pins!

    Reply
  55. Erin says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Such a cute bowl!!!

    Reply
  56. Kristin says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    LOL… Love Pinterest. Keep telling my friends not to hate me when I send them invites! You can find me here: http://pinterest.com/kristinats/

    Reply
  57. Cheryl @ finding the beauty says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    You had me at Pinterest. I love it. Going to check out your boards now!

    http://pinterest.com/cheryl_wimberly

    Reply
  58. Danielle says

    September 14, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    I finally fell down the Pinterest hole too…I’m sure it was nice knowing me. 😉 I’m here… http://pinterest.com/amamabird/

    Reply
  59. Katie Lewis says

    September 14, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    Here’s me: http://pinterest.com/katiebuglewis5/

    Love it and am SO addicted to the crazy good ideas! 🙂

    Reply
  60. Miranda says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    I’m following you!
    I’m http://www.pinterest.com/randi094

    Reply
  61. DigiMom @ DigiCrumbs says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    http://pinterest.com/digicrumbs

    I love all the inspiration on Pinterest! Can’t wait to check out everyone’s pins. 🙂

    Reply
  62. Linda says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I’ve posted a recipe for Boston Baked Beans. It’s easy, economical, and uses only real foods!! Thank-you for letting me participate!

    Reply
  63. Dionna says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    I am on Pinterest however I tend to only pin on the slower days of life and in spurts. My biggest dilemma is how do people find all the cool stuff to pin? I do google searches but that takes up a lot of time to weed through things. I do find some things on blogs here and there but I mostly follow inspirational blogs.

    Anyways – I love having a spot for my dreams and wishes. 🙂 http://www.pinterest.com/DionnaSanchez

    Reply
  64. christy says

    September 14, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    http://www.pinterest.com/zimmszoo

    Reply
  65. pendy says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    Love Pinterest. I’m http://pinterest.com/pecabo

    Reply
  66. Tonya says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    Happy Pinning!
    http://pinterest.com/4littleferguson/

    Reply
  67. Leigh says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    yes, I’m addicted… I LOVE how visual it is!!! http://pinterest.com/leighforpres/

    Reply
  68. Monica @ EquippingCatholicFamilies says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    I’m loving it too:
    http://pinterest.com/ArmaDei/

    Reply
  69. Ticia says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Totally addicting, I agree. Here’s mine: http://pinterest.com/ticiam/

    Reply
  70. Rose Atwater says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Can you link to the bowl? I can’t find it and I <3 it!!

    http://pinterest.com/rosebakes/

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      September 14, 2011 at 9:49 pm

      I pulled the picture off of pinterest to send to Kenya, but when I went back while I was writing the post, I spent WAY too much time trying to find it again to credit it. Seriously COULD NOT find it. . . it must have been pulled or something. Decided it was too pretty not to share 🙂

      Reply
  71. Kristen: Turning a House into a Home says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:40 am

    I’m horribly horribly addicted to pinterest! Check out my pins (I have way too many) at http://www.pinterest.com/garzaka

    Kristen@Turning a House into a Home

    Reply
  72. carol@simple_catholic says

    September 15, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Oh, I am completely addicted to Pinterest! I have to force myself to stay away otherwise I’d be on there for HOURS!

    I just followed you – loving your pins! My pins are here: http://pinterest.com/simplecatholic/

    Reply
  73. Jen at My Amazing, Ordinary Life says

    September 15, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    I just started pinning a few days ago. I can be found at http://pinterest.com/jenguarino/ and just found you to follow!

    Reply
  74. Janelle says

    September 15, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    I tried to find you and cannot – but I am here
    http://pinterest.com/janelle_cole/

    I LOVE pinterest!!

    Blessings,

    Reply
  75. Janelle says

    September 15, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I tried to find you and cannot – but I am here
    http://pinterest.com/janelle_cole/

    I LOVE pinterest!!

    Blessings,
    Janelle

    Reply
  76. Angela Richter says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Totally addicted. http://pinterest.com/arichter01/ Can’t wait to check yours out.

    Angela

    Reply
  77. Neé Neé says

    September 16, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    My name is Reneé and I’m a Pinterest ADDICT!!!

    http://pinterest.com/rmeaux/

    🙂

    Reply
  78. Sarah says

    September 18, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Love Pinterest 🙂 If you want to follow back…find me here: http://pinterest.com/sarahcap/

    Reply
  79. The Lucky Wife says

    September 20, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    Most definitely addictive. Wasn’t able to make your link-up last week, but my Pinterest profile:

    http://pinterest.com/theluckywife/

    🙂

    Don’t know if you got my post on your Facebook wall, either, but I mentioned you in the Faithful Bloggers podcast our blog was featured on a couple of weeks ago. I’m a new follower of your blog, but I really admire what you do through your blog and had to mention it during the interview. 🙂

    Reply
  80. FoundProdigalDaughter says

    September 26, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    following you on pinterest

    if you want to follow back, mines http://pinterest.com/nicollebrtx/

    Reply
  81. judy watts says

    April 12, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    Hi
    I was wondering if there is a specific link that has the info on how you make these paper bowls. Like how they cut and fold the paper, what kinds of paper, ect. I really want to make some of these.

    Thanks
    Judy

    Reply
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    July 21, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    I really like what you guys are usually up too.
    This kind of clever work and coverage! Keep up the good works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to my personal blogroll.

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