Pinterest & Inspiration = Pinspiration

My plan is that once a week, I will try to recreate something I've found from Pinterest.  Whoever created Pinterest was a genius.  Women from all over flock by the millions.

So true!

I used to be a Pinterest addict.  I burned myself out.  But...I've been checking it out recently and I know that this summer I will want to get all kinds of crafty.  Until this semester is over, you will all have to just read about my previous undertakings.  I may cook up a recipe, but there won't be any big projects.

I'm going to start this Weekly Pinspiration with some easy ones I've done.  They also have the links to the pins where I found them.

First up...I literally just implemeted this.  I'm a stickler for organization and all the things we had been doing previously were falling short.  I use these plastic shoe holders on the back of just about every door in my house (pantry, hall closet, P's room).  I recently took the one off of my door and I remembered this pin.

 The Pinterest version can be found here.  The picture on the right is the one P has been using.  And it's been great.  I know, this was not a difficult craft or project, but I still think it's a great idea.  Go ahead...pin that shit!






 This next one is a little craftier.  And of course, nothing ever turns out exactly like Pinterest, but I still think it turned out well and I display it in my living room (sooo can't be all bad, right!?!).  The picture to the right is the Pinterest photo (duh).  You can find the pin here.  I upcycled a thrift store lamp.  The before and afters are below.  When I redo P's bedroom again, I'll be making her a scraps lamp.  I could have done a "better" job, but I like the shabby look.  It has character.  And although the Pinterest one is beautiful, it just looks like something you could buy from mass production.  If you want perfection, do NOT craft.

The last one I will leave you with is another one that I display in my living room.  This is actually one of my favorite things.  It turned out really really awesome.  It was extremely time consuming and a couple times, there was pain.  But is was definitely worth it.

The Pinterest version can be found here.  I used a wood plaque from the crafts section at Walmart.  I painted the edges purple (because I love purple) and then Mod Podged the scrapbook paper on top.  I printed a map of AR from the internet and taped it in place.  Then just hammer your nails in place.  It is extremely tedious.  I wouldn't recommend this project if you live in a place like NC or VA.  They have too many crevices.  The center heart is placed over your hometown or current residence.  Take thread or twine and just start looping.  You will have to loop the center heart several times per nail depending on how many nails your state outline required.

So there you are.  My Weekly Pinspiration for this week.  Hope you enjoyed.

Happy Pinning
and
Happy Reading

My plan is that once a week, I will try to recreate something I've found from Pinterest.  Whoever created Pinterest was a genius.  Women from all over flock by the millions.

So true!

I used to be a Pinterest addict.  I burned myself out.  But...I've been checking it out recently and I know that this summer I will want to get all kinds of crafty.  Until this semester is over, you will all have to just read about my previous undertakings.  I may cook up a recipe, but there won't be any big projects.

I'm going to start this Weekly Pinspiration with some easy ones I've done.  They also have the links to the pins where I found them.

First up...I literally just implemeted this.  I'm a stickler for organization and all the things we had been doing previously were falling short.  I use these plastic shoe holders on the back of just about every door in my house (pantry, hall closet, P's room).  I recently took the one off of my door and I remembered this pin.

 The Pinterest version can be found here.  The picture on the right is the one P has been using.  And it's been great.  I know, this was not a difficult craft or project, but I still think it's a great idea.  Go ahead...pin that shit!






 This next one is a little craftier.  And of course, nothing ever turns out exactly like Pinterest, but I still think it turned out well and I display it in my living room (sooo can't be all bad, right!?!).  The picture to the right is the Pinterest photo (duh).  You can find the pin here.  I upcycled a thrift store lamp.  The before and afters are below.  When I redo P's bedroom again, I'll be making her a scraps lamp.  I could have done a "better" job, but I like the shabby look.  It has character.  And although the Pinterest one is beautiful, it just looks like something you could buy from mass production.  If you want perfection, do NOT craft.

The last one I will leave you with is another one that I display in my living room.  This is actually one of my favorite things.  It turned out really really awesome.  It was extremely time consuming and a couple times, there was pain.  But is was definitely worth it.

The Pinterest version can be found here.  I used a wood plaque from the crafts section at Walmart.  I painted the edges purple (because I love purple) and then Mod Podged the scrapbook paper on top.  I printed a map of AR from the internet and taped it in place.  Then just hammer your nails in place.  It is extremely tedious.  I wouldn't recommend this project if you live in a place like NC or VA.  They have too many crevices.  The center heart is placed over your hometown or current residence.  Take thread or twine and just start looping.  You will have to loop the center heart several times per nail depending on how many nails your state outline required.

So there you are.  My Weekly Pinspiration for this week.  Hope you enjoyed.

Happy Pinning
and
Happy Reading