I first learned about Pinterest from Dessert Darling and Autumn Reeser when they asked me to design a little button for their sites.
Pinterest? I asked with perked ears.
And now, its my new favoritest thing on the web.
In a nutshell, it a virtual pin board where you can collect and share things that you love. Simple as that.
Its very visual in nature and a great way to organize ideas, inspiration…you name it. The sky’s the limit. You can have boards for recipes, boards for home decor…anything. Its also a great way to find such things. Because it is so visually based, when I need a little creative spark, I just start perusing some of the boards I follow and Im instantly inspired.
Here’s one of my boards I call “Design Inspiration”…
And who could go through life without a “Cupcakes” board?
So here’s a breakdown on using Pinterest…
1. Request an invitation here. Or if you know someone already on Pinterest, ask them to send you an invitation (you can ask me, too!). That way, you can get started immediately. But if you dont know anyone it only takes a day or two to get your invitation through the Pinterest team.
2. Sign up. You can sign up with your Facebook or Twitter account or create a new login/password.
3. Find some friends to follow. There are several ways to find friends who are already “pinning”. Just run the friend finder processes and it will search your Twitter, Facebook, and email accounts.
4. Create your boards. Create however may categories or “boards” to organize the pins that you want to add. They start you off with the standard set but you can add, change, delete, etc.
5. Start pinning! There are three ways to start pinning, basically. First, follow some people you already know and check out their boards. You can repin their pins onto any of your boards. Secondly, you can go to “Staff Favorites” under your Boards menu and search there. Also, try browsing the “Everything” category on the main page. You’re bound to get lost in pinning awesomeness.
6. Keep the pins coming. Once you are comfy with your boards and pinning, you can start adding new pins. The next time you come across a recipe or tutorial with great images, use the Pin It bookmarklet (that you will be able to add at sign in) on your browser to create the pin. Keep in mind it will only allow you to pin a page with a decent size image, to keep with the whole nature of the site. You can always upload your own image of things you find offline. There’s also a very handy iPhone app.
I will likely start doing a regular weekly update on my favorite Pinterest finds. Stay tuned.
Are you on Pinterest? Speak up! And if you want to follow my boards, I’m here.
I love Pinterest! I just mentioned it on >my blog earlier today.
(If you are interested in seeing my pin boards, you can find me here.)
Have a great week!
You’re on Pinterest too! I am too and I love it! Actually, I just pinned something from my blog to one of my boards
I’m definitely looking you up and following you. Here’s mine: http://www.pinterest.com/sylviahall
Have an awesome day!
Isnt it fun…and dangerous?! I’ll look you up!
I LOVE pinterest – I’m Janmary over there (hint, hint!)
I would love an invite if you still have one! Cheers!
Hi Marie, I sure do…I’ll send it now!
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Hi!! I have been thinking about Pinterest nonstop since you mentioned it- I would love, love, love and invite if you have anymore left?? Thanks and thanks for the great blog/ideas!
Sure LIndy! I’ll send it right now!
I have a quick question about this. How do you post your boards to your blog…like you did above?
Appreciate the help!
did you figure this out? im having the same problem. let me know….
Hi EllieMae and Roses,
Well, there’s really no quick and easy way that I know of. What I do is take a screen shot of the whole board, crop it in Photoshop and then insert it as an image in my post. It would be nice if they created a point and click way to do that!
I would love an invite!! Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Mandy,
Just sent you an invite. Enjoy!
I really need help!!!! How did you post your inspiration board onto your blog. i cant figure it out for the life of me. please respond.
Hi,
Thanks for posting this, this is very cool! I would love an invite, if you wouldn’t mind. By the way, I am really enjoying your blog/site! Thanks.
Christine
Great Post! Just stumpled upon your post while doing some research on pinterest, would love an invitation if you have any available.
Hi Shani, I’ll send it right now!
Stumbled upon your blog while looking for home design ideas and Pinterest looks awesome for inspiration and organization! Have any more invites to offer?
Hi Sarah,
Sure…I’ll send it right now!
thanks for the invite!
Would appreciate an invite if you still have them. Just stumbled upon your website and am enjoying it so far. Keep up the good work! Thanks!!!
Came upon your blog through some other links. Love it!
If anyone has an extra invite id appreciate one. I’m a design student and could sure use it!
Wow, you’re too kind. Thank you!
Please can I have a pinterest invite!? Thank u
You love cupcakes like I do! Can’t wait to pin some
Can anyone spare an invite? I would love to join Pinterest! Thanks!
wreanne@gmail..com
Thanks you guys! Got my invite
Hey! Thanks for sharing about this:) Do you think i could get an invite? Thanks!:)
Hi Marissa,
No problem, I’ll send one right now!
Hi Nicole,
I have been on the pinterest waiting list since a while, and would really appreciate if you had an invite to share.
Thanks for sharing
Hi Vick,
No problem…I’ll send it right now!
I’m crazy addicted to pinterest. I love it I have been waiting for an invite from the site. I would appreciate an invite so much
Thanks.
Sure! I’ll send it right now…
Thanks so much I’m a follower yah !
I would absolutely love an invite, and thanks in advance! <3
No problem, Andrea. I’ll send it right now!
Please send me an invite!
I would LOVE an invite! Thanks!
Sure Mandi, I’ll send it right now!
Can I have an invite??
Hi Laura,
Sure! I’ll send it right now…enjoy!
Hello, I found your blog whilst looking into Pinterest! It would be wonderful if you could send me an invite too?
You’re blog is so insightful, really glad I came across it.
Thank you!
I’m so impatient in starting my pinterest quests that this is my second begging plea for someone to send me an invite in the same day! If you could do so it would make my day! Thank you in advance!
Hi Jamie,
I’ll send it right now!
Can anyone please spare a pinterest invite? I’m dying to join!! Lnjones23@gmail.com. Thanks so so much!!
Hi Lauren, I’ll send a Pinterest invite right now!
Does anyone have another spare Pinterest invite? I have been waiting for an invite from the site forever and I am getting anxious.
Thank you so much in advance!
Kristin
I would LOVE an invite! Thanks!
I would love an invite too. Though I must say the blogs I’ve found while searching for an invite are awesome!! Thanks so much!
Janel
If you have any more invites to spare, I’d sooooo appreciate one. Thanks in advance!
allisoncathey@hotmail.com
Could you possibly send me an invite please?? Thanks so much in advance!
I guess you would need my email, huh?!? lol.
lzenkestylist@gmail.com
Hi,
I enjoyed reading your blog and now I am very anxious to start my bulletin boards on pinterest. I have requested for an invite on the website but still have not heard anything in return, just wondering if you could send me an invite? adk20@uakron.edu
Thanks,
Alyssa
I requested an invite about 2 months ago, but still havent got it.. so could you please send me an invite?
I know you posted this a while ago but I have a feeling I’m going to love pinterest, do you think you can send me an invite? Thanks so much!
How do I get an invite? I’d love to try it out.
If someone can invite me, that would be awesome! My email is Supermomto2@gmail.com! And, if I get an invite I will be sure to check back here and help others out too! Thanks in advance!!
Hello! It be great if someone could invite me (dbarsami18@gmail.com) as well and I will be sure to return the favor!! Many thanks and have a great day!!
Hi Nicole,
Thanks for your great videos! As an OCD graphic designer, web designer and paper crafter, your sight is full of great ideas and tools. Thanks.
My questions is about Pinterest. I’ve requested invitations at least a dozen times from various sites I like, and I’ve never received the actual invite. What am I doing wrong?
(I’ve checked spam…. nothing is there…). I’m on a MAC… is that an issue?
Thanks in advance. I’d really like to get going with Pinterest!
Would love an invite! Thanks so much.
I’d love an invite if there are any available!!?? Thank you so much!
I’d love an invite if you have any, thanks
Could I please get an invite? Thank you so much! Dcrane104@gmail.com
I would love an invite! Thanks!
I would LOVE an invite as well!, Thanks in advance
Your site looks informative and fun…looking forward to searching out things here! If you could send me an invite to Pinterest, that would be fantastic. Been on the waiting list for a couple weeks now:(
Thank you,
kerry dodson
veraepacis@yahoo.com
Please give me an invite! I’ll follow you as well if youd like.
I’ve been waiting for an invitation from the team and they still havent given one. I’m trying to get some ideas off the site for my upcoming wedding, so if you could give me an invite at your earliest convenience that would be amazing!! I think your site looks awesome and I’d love to give pinterest a try.
Thankyou in advance!!
Wondering if I could get a pinterest invite from you? Please? Thank you soooo much. (I requested one almost a week ago and haven’t gotten one yet…)
I’d love an invite if possible
thank you so much <3
Hi Can you please send me an invite? THANK YOU!!!
Love your board btw
Can you send me a Pinterest invite? I’ve been waiting for over a week.
I would appreciate it if you would send me an invite.
Thank you so much!!
Hi! I have been reading a lot about this new site and would love the opportunity to get an invite. It seems like a pretty neat tool to use for bookmarks, and browsing. If you would be ever so kind to send me an invite so I can take advantage and start browsing. I would appreciate that for sure!. Thank you.
Hi! Would you please send me an invite? I’ve been waiting for at least two weeks
Thanks so much!!
ps love your board
hi,
ive been seeing a lot about the site pinterest and having been wanting to sign up for awhile now, i was wondering if you could send me an invite please! (:
Hi there – I loved this post, and have been looking for a Pinterest invite for a little while (still on the waiting list…) is there any way you (or someone reading!) could send me one?
Thanks,
MJ
PS – the cupcakes board is making me drool.
Received, thanks!
Send me an invite also! Thanks!!
I have just moved and changed my email to sumjoyart@verizon.net. It was sumjoyart@comcast.net. Now I can’t get on my pinterest. Help
Hi, I’d really appreciate an invite if you can please?
Thank you:)
M.
please send me an invite! thanks so much!
I want to play with the cool kids too! Can I have an invite? Please.
Thanks!
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Thanks!
I would love an invite to pinterest!! Thanks!!!
I’m still on the waiting list also, can someone send me an invite.. Please!
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I’d really appreciate if you could send me an invite also. i’m already addicted to the site and the waiting is torture!
Thanks in advance
I’d LOVE an invite
Thanks so much! I can’t handle all the tabs I have open!
Thanks!!!
Would love to be invited to Pinterest! My new Favorite Obsession! Need a better way to save the things I crave! Thanks so much!
I’d love an invite! Been waiting for mine for almost two weeks. Great board! Have a great day!
Hi there! I would love an invite please
. Thanks in advance.
I am absolutly in love with your board!!! I would love to comment and re pin but i havent recieved in invite. Please send an invite?:)
I’ve been anxiously waiting to start pinning. If you have any invites left, could you please send me one? Thank you so much!!
So excited about pinterest and heard about it months ago but never requested an invite… now I’m dying to use it but need an invite. Do you have any more to share? I would love one, please and thank you!!
Can I please have an invite. I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
i <3 ur stuff! can i have a pintrest invite? been waiting a month
I love your website : ) If I could get a pintrest invite, I would be forever grateful.
Hello!! I just found out about this pintrest site and I would really like an invite. I sent for one a week ago and I haven’t received a reply. Could you send me an invite pleaseeeeee
Chel_say@hotmail.com
Thanks!!
Would love an invite to Pinterest! Can’t wait to check out this site too! Thanks.
If you could send me a Pinterest invite, I would very appreciative~ Being on the waiting list has been months for me… Thank you.
I would appreciate an invite to Pinterest. Thank you!
Would you please send me an invite? I been waiting for a while now Thanks!!!
Lilia
I would love if you could send me an invite!! I’m dying to get started using this site, Thanks!!!
Macy
Hi! I hate to be a bother but could I have an invite too? I would really appreciate it.
Naomi
Could you please send me an invite too? Thanks so much!
If you could send me an invite that would be great! I’be been waiting for months. Thank you!
I have been waiting forever for an invite. I am in love with the site. Will you help me please???
Hi there
Not sure if the offer is still open but, if so, can you please send me an invitation? I love the site and have been waiting weeks for an invitation & nothing. 
Thank you for your blog (and the invite if you’re able to) [:
could you please send me a pinterest invite?
Sorry to bug you but would you please be so kind as to send me an invite? I’ve been waiting a long time and I can’t handle the wait any longer!!
I would LOVE an invite. Thank you so so so much!
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I would also appreciate an invite. Been waiting about 2 weeks for one. Thanks!
Hi I was wondering if you would be able to send me an invite to join. I signed up a few weeks ago and I haven’t gotten anything yet, but it is bugging me so bad. I already have pages upon pages in microsoft of stuff I want to repin. please helppp!
I have been waiting over a week. Would you send me an invite please?
Thanks!
Would you send me an invite please?
grant_anne@hotmail.com
Can I please please get an invite? Please =)
Hello,
could I pease have an invite, I have been waiting for days and can’t wait to get started. Love the cupcakes.
thank you
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Got it! THANK YOU!!!!!
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I would love an invite if you wouldn’t mind.
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Hi! Just came across your blog…Could you please send me a pinterest invite?
Thanks!!!
Can you send me an invite please? Thank you!
Hi! Would you kindly send me an invite? I’m addicted also! Thank you!
Hi there, since you are offering! Could you please send me a Pinterest invitation also? I have been waiting for mine from the Pinterest team for a couple of weeks!
Thanks so much!
Hi, would you be able to send me a Pinterest invite as well? I have been waiting for my invite from the Pinterest team and have not gotten one. Thank You!
Would you please send an invite my way? I applied a few days ago but I’m so excited to replace the folders of magazine tears in my office ! Thanks -K.
Help just got signed up and created some boards and pinned some things. Problem…. when trying to browse under categories, it is blank and says “no pins available!?” I’d greatly appreciate your help!
hiya , love the blog, just read yur post, ive been waiting ages for an invite, if you can, please send me an invite, id really appreciate it, thanks! lilove@gmx.com
Great tutorial would love to try it out! Please send me an invite
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Hi. I just started using Pinterest and would love an invite. If you have any extra time, could you send me one please?
I just came across your blog and if you’re still sending pinterest invites I would love one! I’m addicted to it! Thank you so much!!!
Hi! I’ve been waiting ages (okay, just two days–but I so want to get started pinning!) for an invitation from Pinterest. Could you please send me an invitation? I would really appreciate it!
Hi Nicole! Would love to be added to your list of Pinterest Invitations to send out. Hope you can help!
thank you so much in advance. P&R.
While I’ve waited for my invitation from pinterest to go through, I found my way to your website. Would love to get started….with your help? Perhaps an invitation? Would love to start following you! Thank you!
Would love an invite if you have time…thanks!
Hi! Love looking at your pinterest stuff! Could you please send me an invite to join pinterest? I have requested an invite from the site but still never receive one & I’m on it almost all day everyday! I really love it! Thank you in advance for your help!
Hi, Will you please invite me to pinterest? Thanks!
Lovey blog will wonderful information.
I would love a Pinterest invitation, You explained it perfectly!
Please send me an invitation, I love this site but can’t get anyone to invite me.
Thanks!
Sharon Horne
Hello, can you please invite me? Thanks
Hello there, just came by your blog looking around pinterest related stuff and I would mind waiting until after Jan 3, so could you please be so kind and send me an invite to pinterest if you still have any that is. Thanks in advance.
I would be super grateful for an invite.
Thank you,
Marisa
Can’t think of a better day early b- day gift
Thank you,
M
for those that can’t use pinterest, you can use juxtapost.com right now, it’s pretty much the same site but a little easier to use.
Happy Holidays… I would truly appreciate an invite to Pinterest.. I have sent several requests with no response… I love looking, drooling, and gasping at all of the unique and inspirational items. I am leaving you a plate of virtual Christmas cookies for you.
Wishing you a wonderful New Year
Andrea
Hi There: I would LOVE an invite to Pinterest – please, please, please. THANK YOU!!!
Would love an invite for Pinterest. So excited to start using it! It would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, and Happy Holidays.
Please send me an invite!!!
I have been waiting so long! Thanks(:
I would love an invite deidrebrandt@hotmail.com. Thanks!
Pleas send me an invite to interest. Thank you!
I love Pinterest. Would you please send me an invite?
Thanks so much!
I would super appreciate it if i could have an invite. Pretty please!
I just read your post and would love an invite! Would you be able to send one my way?
Can I get an invite for pinterest please?
Hi, I’ve been waiting for a month and still have not heard back from Pinterest about my invitation request. I even checked my spam folder. I’d be thrilled if you would send me an invite. Thanks very much and a happy new year to you!
Would love an invite….no response yet from pinterest. Thanks!
Please send me an invite. Thanks so much
if you could please invite me it would be greatly appreciated. thank you so much.
I would love an invite. Thank you!!!
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I would love an invite too, if possible! Happy new year!
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Hi..could you please send me an invite. I just love pinterest but can’t find anyone to send me an invite. Thanks a ton!
please send me an invite. thanks!
Hello, I just came across your blog while researching how to join Pinterest, I would appreciate an invite. Thank you kindly. Sarah
I’ve been waiting weeks for my invitation to come.. I’d love an invite from you! It’d be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much and Happy New Year! (:
I would love a Pinterest invite. Thanks for the article, Nicole.
Hi, I would really appreciate if you can send me a Pinterest invite. Thanks a lot!
Looking forward to hearing back from you 
Hello, I love Pinterest and could not wait any longer. I’d appreciate if you could send an invite. Thank you so much. May
Hi I would love my new obsession pinterest invite if you would send an invite…I love you your work as well! Thank you so much for your kindness.
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Thank you!
Hello. I would love to be invited to pinterest.com..I think it may be a new addition. Thank you !!!!
I would love a invite! Thanks
I’m addicted to pinterest and would love an invite from you. Thanks so much!
Love your blog and would love an invite! Thanks so much!
Love your website. Any chance I could get a pinterest invite so I can start pinning. I’ve already bookmarked your blog.
Thanks!
Could you please send me an invite as well. I’d much rather bust out my happy dance instead of wait another day on their waiting list. Again, THANK YOU!!!
Hi Nicole, it would be wonderful if you could send me an invite. Very much appreciated! Happy New Year! Thank you!
thanks
I would love to receive an invite to Pinterest! Your photoshop elements tutorials were so helpful. Thank you!
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Would love a pinterest invite!!
Can I pretty please have a pinterest invite? I’m dying to get started, thanks
I would really appreciate an invite to Pinterest. Thank you Pixel Boutique!
Awesome Boards! I would love to receive an invitation, as I have been waiting on the list for several weeks. I would really appreciate it!
-Jessica
Hi. I’m already on pinterest (addicted
) but don’t know who can answer this question. When you log on to pinterest, are the pins you see only from the people you follow? When I first click on pinterest to start looking, I get a whole different set of pins than I do after I log on. After logging on, I can’t find the pins on that original page I saw before logging on.
Thanks for any light you can shed. And if you want to check out my boards, I’m just Nancy Boothe.
Hi! I would appreciate a pinterest invite. Can’t wait to start pinning cupcakes…
Thanks, Carol.
Glad I found you on FB…looking forward to following you…can you please send me an invite to Pinterest?
Thanks Deb
Hi there! I would love to follow you on Pinterest. Can you please send me an invite so I can. Thank you! By the way, I too just recently had my third boy. Any survival tips for me??
Can you please send me an invitation to @Hiyall009 on twitter please or just send an email to sammiet_10@yahoo.com
I have been waiting almost a week for a invitation. I would love to get pinning! Thanks so much for all your info in your article. Have a great day!!
I’ve been waiting over a week as well
Could you send me an invite? Thanks!
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I would so enjoy and love an invite to Pinterest. Thank you sooo much.
I would love an invite! I’ve been so envious of everyone’s Pinterest posts.
I would love an invite to be sent to me. I really do appreciate it.
Hi,I would love an invite to Pinterest.I absolutly love it.Thanks,Tonya.
I would love an invite to pinterest if possible, many thanks!
ja
I am looking for an invite to pinterest. Thank you so much!
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Hi,
I’m currently an active blogger on Tumblr but I really love the efficiency of Pinterest. Can you send me an invite, I’ve been waiting to here from pinterest for a week now. I really want to get started!
Thank you very much and can’t wait to follow you!
Bye!
here = hear
Can I please get an invite? I’ve been waiting months for mine to come.
Thanks.
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Thank you!
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