I have to say, as a late convert, that I LOVE Pinterest! I've tried, with some success, not to enthusiastically pin absolutely everything that catches my eye. I follow the link if I can't figure out how to do something from the picture and do not pin it if it doesn't lead to any real instructions. I am disappointed with the sites that are a blog and the pin doesn't actually lead to whatever I was interested in (and you can't find it with some light searching). I don't have all the time in the world to read every blog that looks interesting, though that would be great. I have other things to do besides follow my interests, which probably makes the time I do get to follow my interests more satisfying. Another thing that bugs me is wanting to pin a project from the original site and have it take me to that person's Pinterest page. I've tried pinning that and then can't find what I originally wanted off the page - I didn't want their 1500 pins, or even one of their boards (and you can't pin just THAT board, really), So Pinterest needs some work still.
All of that said - the site has been great for a number of projects I've done in the last several months. It has helped cut down on the costs for projects with the 3-and-4-year-olds at AWANA....there are lots of good ideas using stuff from around the house. I got decorating ideas for a friend's wedding and my granddaughter's birthday and it's a good place to go for how-to instructions on various projects. It's allowed me to tap back into that creative side that I have so missed with all the pathos and drama that has been part of our lives for the last several years. I'd forgotten how satisfying I find creating something to be.
Of course, the other attributes of Pinterest are not to be disregarded. I'm just now tapping into places I want to see and pictures that make me happy and sayings that I want to remind me of things. I love the gardening tips and the ideas for refinishing furniture and using old things in a new way. There is something there for almost everyone. I'd like to post a few things that end up in Pinterest, shared by others....though I need to think about that Before I start a project, not After I've finished it (at the moment, I only have After pictures). :-P
So, if you haven't tried Pinterest, and have a little too much free time on your hands, try it! You'll probably like it.....too much!
