I’m getting really excited about starting this challenge. I don’t know if it’s because of the idea of doing the projects… or maybe seeing what I can do. 
Trust me… my family, friends and coworkers are going to be some happy people as I do this – especially the weeks that I choose recipes. I know I sure can’t eat all of those tasty treats on my own.
So in light of the challenge starting… I came up with questions that have been asked over the last couple of weeks.
And feel free to take the blog button to share about the challenge!
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What is Pinterest?
“Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.” (quote from Pinterest website)
I started out using Pinterest as simply a dream board. Now it is complete with fashion looks I’d like to try out, recipes I want to make, crafts I’d like to do and places I’d like to travel… just to name a few things.
What is the true point of Pinterest? I just don’t get it…
Each person uses Pinterest in their own way, but the point is to utilize it with link backs to websites or blog posts for ideas of things that you want to do, buy, make, remember, etc. Some people use it to share things they remember or their favorite books, bands, places, etc.
The point is to pin things that are right for you. Not to simply get things re-pinned.
What is repinning?
Repinning something is simply taking something another person has pinned (because you want to remember to do it or because of it’s awesome-ness) and putting it on one of your own boards.
My only caution is that when you are repinning something, you will want to make sure the link goes to where YOU expect it to go. Some people choose to pin things to a general blog (rather than the tutorial post that you are looking for) or just the picture (which is truly annoying). If the link isn’t something that you can find back easily – don’t repin it because it’ll only lead to frustration when you want to try that project out.
What is this 52 weeks of Pinterest Challenge you started?
A number of weeks ago, I was getting frustrated at myself for continuing to pin items to the various boards… and not do anything about it. So I started a challenge for myself – and hoped that others would like to join me in it.
The challenge is simple. Do *something* that you have pinned (or repinned) to one of your pinterest boards. The something doesn’t matter… can be a place you’ve travelled to that week, something new you’ve crafted, a new recipe… or maybe even a home improvement project! The challenge is just doing something!
When does the challenge start?
The 52 weeks of Pinterest Challenge starts Monday! I’m SOOOO excited about this. You can post anytime during the week, but there will be one link-up here each weekend.
How do I link up?
Each Saturday morning (Will be scheduled to {hopefully} open at midnight Eastern Time) you can link up your post from anytime that week.
Throughout the challenge, you can also link up your pinterest page here so that we can be following all of the people that are in the challenge. Be sure to check back here for anyone new!
What if I miss a week? Can I still participate?
Absolutely! We all know that life gets in the way sometimes… and each of us have things come up at the oddest of times. If you miss a week… no biggie, just pick up and come back the next week with another great project!
Can I have extra points for starting early?
Unfortunately I don’t have “points” to give out yet… but as soon as I do, sure!
Are there sponsors for the 52 weeks of Pinterest Challenge?
As of this writing (9/2/2011), there are no sponsors for this link-up – however if you know of anyone that would be interested in sponsoring a post or becoming a weekly sponsor they are welcome to contact me at dutchbeingme@gmail.com. Also, in my dream world I would be to find a sponsor that could “reward” each of us that completes all 52 weeks… but as I said, that’s just a dream right now. 
I’ve never heard of Pinterest before… but this sounds like fun – how do I get started?
Currently Pinterest is by invite only – and anyone that is in Pinterest can send an invite to you. If you are looking for an invite, either leave a comment below or send me an email!
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Any other questions? Leave them in the comments below and I’ll add them & the answers to the page as soon as I can!
