What's New On Pinterest?

It seems like social media is always changing and Pinterest is no exception.  Pinterest recently made some changes and added some new features.  Although the changes are small, they make using Pinterest more user-friendly because it's easier than ever to search topics and to find people who share your interests.  There's even a new way to follow too!

1.  You've always been able to follow people as well as follow individual boards, but there's a new way to follow on Pinterest.  Now you can follow by interests!

2.  Here's how to find those interests.  Type a search in the search bar or click the little search icon and choose any topic from the drop down window. 

Then narrow the search by selecting one of the categories or "interests" at the top of the page.

If you want to follow that interest, click the follow button.
You can also see other people who are following that interest.   

3.  You can view who and what you are following by interest, boards, and pinners.  Just click "following" on your main Pinterest page.  Then select "interests" to view the interests you're following, select "pinners" to see the people you're following, or select "boards" to view which boards you're following.  You can do this on other pinners' main pages to see who and what they're following too!

4.  The pinning pop-up window looks a little different and it has more features!  You can add to or change the pin description before you pin it.  Just click the little pencil icon below the pin.  You can also type in a search to find a board to pin on.  This is really nice if you have a lot of boards and don't want to scroll through all of them to find the one you're looking for.

5.  You can also find friends, invite friends, and get follow recommendations in the upper left corner of your home feed. 

I hope this information was useful to you!

If you still have questions about Pinterest, you'll want to read this!

Ultimate DIY Book Bundle Flash Sale

Did you miss your chance to order the ultimate DIY book bundle?  Maybe you saw this great collection of books offered in January, but were on the fence and didn't purchase it?  You're in luck because the ultimate DIY book bundle is back, with the same amazing bonuses, but only for two days!

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If you're a regular reader of The Pin Junkie, then you probably already know that I absolutely LOVE making things.  Whether I'm cooking, crafting, or DIYing, I really enjoy the sense of pride and satisfaction that comes from creating something of my own and that sense of accomplishment and fulfillment is pretty hard to beat!

The great thing about crafting and DIY is that there’s just so much to get involved in!  Home decorating, creating gifts, photography . . . there’s a huge world of crafting opportunities out there!

The only problem is, it can get expensive so quickly, buying more resources, more books, more patterns. What if you had a wide variety of inspiring resources right at your fingertips, but for a fraction of what you would usually spend?

That’s why I'm really excited about The Ultimate DIY Bundle! It’s your instant go-to library for a whole range of carefully curated DIY and crafting eBooks and eCourses.

For just $34.95, you get access to a carefully curated library of over 76 eBooks and eCourses from the world’s leading DIY and crafting bloggers – enabling you to pick a project and jump straight into it with confidence. It’s the perfect tool to skip the information overload and throw yourself straight into a new activity!

These are just some of the books that are included!

(See a complete list of books and full book descriptions HERE)

If you've decided to take your crafting skills to the next level and start monetizing your creativity, you'll definitely want these books that are also included in the bundle!

These ecourses are included in the bundle too!

Also included with this book bundle are some pretty amazing bonuses including a free online class at Craftsy.com!  That $60.00 value alone pays for the entire bundle!

(See a complete list of all the bonuses HERE)

This collection of DIY resources will only be available for two days!

Pick up your bundle right now, before it’s too late. 

Or, learn more here.

Pin Junkie Pin Party #110

Welcome to The Pin Junkie!  

 I'm on a mission to do the things I pin on Pinterest and try something new every day! 
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The party is held every Thursday at 7:00 PM MST.
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 I'm so glad you're here to party with us!

Here's what I've been up to this week:

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There were so many great projects shared at last week's party!  Thanks to everyone for sharing your projects, recipes and tips.  I can't wait to see what you will share this week!  But first, take a look at some features from last week's party.

Spring Mantel

by Stephanie at Casa Watkins

Spring Mantel 

by Maryann at Domestically Speaking

Key Lime Pie

by Trish at Mom On Timeout

Ireland in a Jar

by Sarah at Sadie Seasongoods

Bathroom Makeover

by Bonnie at Our Second Hand House

Easter Egg Cards - Two Ways To Make!

I've got a two for one today!  Two ways to make the same Easter egg card.  I started with this pin:

but then thought of another way to do it.  I'm going to share both ways for making these Easter egg cards.  They're both quick and easy, I promise.  The first way is a great way to use up paper scraps!

Cut a piece of thick paper or card stock the same size as the card.
Glue strips of paper across it. 



 Trim the edges.

Cut an egg shape in the front of the card to make a window.
Glue the paper with the diagonal paper strips inside. . . 

. . . and it will show through the window!

Ok, now for the second way.  It's even faster and easier and it uses washi tape, my newest favorite craft material!

Cut out an egg shape.  Cover it with strips of washi tape.

Fold the edges of the washi tape over the sides of the egg
or trim the edges with scissors.

Glue the egg onto the front of a blank card or folded piece of card stock.

 That's it!  Seriously, is that easy or what?

This one is my favorite.  I like the bright colors and fun patterns of the washi tape.  It almost looks like fabric.  And it's even easier and faster to make than the first Easter egg card!  I'm talking about minutes - no joke!

Inspired by this pin for an Easter egg card.  


Here are some other easy projects you might like: