Not pinning, but doing

Ah Pinterest, I do adore you. So neat and tidy, so full of inspiration. When I click that 'Pin It' button, there's a little thrill, like the one I'd imagine shopping addicts feel as they approach the cash register. I watch my boards fill up - Halloween, Christmas, things I might make someday.

Ah, there lies the rub - I'm pinning like crazy but not following through. And when Nancy looked at one of my pins and actually acted on the inspiration, I had an epiphany. There's not much point in pinning, if it doesn't lead to action. So I too, made customized tape (inspired by here).

In fact, once I got going, I made tape out of any interesting paper I could get my hands on - security envelopes, old road atlas maps, sheet music, even my redundant car tax disc. I made so much tape, I had plenty to share. Now I just need to use it. Because there's not much point in making, unless you make use of the finished article.

Here's to following through on our very best intentions.

Comments

[Rachel]

So true! I did actually manage to make a few of the things I've pinned; of course I've pinned hundreds of things ;) Now, I have to add customized tape to the list!

[dottycookie]

I got as far as opening an account, but then found myself somehow following a load of boards I have absolutely no interest in, and frankly it all seemed like a bit of an effort. One of these days.

I do like that tape though.

[Annie]

What fun! And I will of course be pinning customised tape!
I have an on/off love/hate relationship with Pinterest, as my limited number of pins probably reveals. But it is nice to have somewhere to pin things for future reference.

[noknittedknickers]

I haven't caught the Pinterest bug yet. But it's only a matter of time.... Love the tape. C.x

[kristina]

Oooh can't wait to start taping! But then need to follow your example, as I have lots of pins but not a single follow-through...

K x

[Angel Jem]

The eternal question; is it necessary to do after thinking? In my existentialist moments I think that the thinking of doing is better than the doing; no mess, no clutter and I can justify it as life in the Cloud (of my daydream)and even seem to know tech talk!

[Dragonfly]

I made the raspberry buns I pinned on my food board,does that count? In fact, I have made them twice they were so delicious!

I love the map tape.

[trash]

Oh the seductive allure of the 'Pin It' button. How brave of you to resist.

[Pebbledash]

A girl after my own heart....I love making my own tape, it's such fun! Can't get my head round pinterest though....guess I just can't be bothered.

[A Trifle Rushed]

I'm having problems here in Brittany with pinning, (our internet is soooo very sloooow!) But it's one of my to do things when I'm back in Richmond.

[driftwood]

ooooh gorgeous. x

[domestikate]

Ooh what a great idea! I have been trying to resist the pull of pinterest as I suspect as soon as I sign up all my spare time will disappear down a pinterest shaped black hole ...

[jackie]

But don't let it stop you pinning..I mean if you don't follow it up. Sometimes the follow up is just...'Ahh...I like that' .

[Jackie]

ah yes pinterest "When I click the pin it button there's a little thrill" you described it perfectly that little electro jolt through the system as i get my hit and then....but i think i could do the tape!

[autum]

I have tried quite a few recipes that I pinned. I thought about doing a blog post on the things I've pinned that I followed through with, just because I'd be interested to see. I'm sure it would be a small percentage- I pin a lot!

[Thimbleanna]

What a great post -- thanks for the reminder!

[Petit Filoux]

I have a list of things I'd like to make... good on you for actually following it through!

[janet clare]

I may just be the only person without a Pinterest thingy- it's getting harder and harder to resist...

[Kirsty]

I can't tell you how honoured I am it was my pinned tape you followed through on. Or how embarrassed I am not to have done the same with a single one of my pins so far.

Whether through shame or inspiration, I'm going to follow your example at the earliest possible opportunity. All I need to do first is pick a pin...

(Help!)

[The Coffee Lady]

I am right in the middle of a dress which I first came across when it was pinned by Suse from Pea Soup. I am not anywhere in your craft league, but Pinterest does raise my game a bit.

I find it interesting that when I'm a person who mainly lives in a world of words, it is Pinterest I enjoy rather than Twitter. Twitter is just noise, but though Pinterest is full of laughable projects (did you see that child's lunchbox I repinned the other day? Someone was actually planning to make their child handcrafted sandwiches in the shape of a ladybird on a daily basis) it is also full of some really good ideas.

[The Coffee Lady]

I mean to say I'm right in the middle of making a dress.

[Janine]

Pinterest--love it too, although nothing brought to fruition as of yet. Now that you mention it I may just have to pull out that little camera case sewing project...

[Megan]

I've just gone through all your pins and pinched my favourites. Then I'm going to make some tape and call myself justified. Works for me.

[Amelia]

Yay! So cool, Ali. Might have to try making some tape of my own. So nice to meet you via coffee lady.

[Lesley]

It's lovely! I happen to use a lot of double sided tape for work so I'm sure a few bits won't be missed.

I've been very guilty of all Pin no action, I'm afraid! I keep telling myself it's valuable research, not procrastination ;o)

xxx