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January 26, 2012

Proving Pinterest Video Series …Picture Hanging Tip!

Welcome to another edition of Proving Pinterest! A video series where we prove if those fabulous ideas, tips and tricks found on Pinterest really work! 
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On this edition of Proving Pinterest  we put a tip for hanging straight photos and art, with those dreaded double hooks on the first try, to the test!
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Proving Pinterest Video Series-Picture Hanging Tip
So, how many times do you think YOU could say “dreaded double hangers” and not flub it up? Apparently it’s only once for me. Winking smile
A big thanks to Michelle from The Scrap Shoppe Blog, who originally saw it on HGTV’s Get It Sold, for this fabulous pin idea!
You can see all of our previous and upcoming possibilities for our Proving Pinterest Series as well as see the original source of the pin by following our Proving Pinterest board and even better we’d love it if you’d follow all of our Pinterest boards!
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Thanks for joining us gain for another edition of Proving Pinterest…At The Picket Fence!
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  1. NanaDiana says

    January 25, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I really need to get INTO Pinterest and start going now that I have a membership. xo Diana

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  2. Anna says

    January 25, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    That is genius! I need to pin that one. My husband will be so thankful that this will cut out all of the tedious measuring!

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  3. Miriam@Bebookbound says

    January 25, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    YAY! I have seen this pin and wondered if it would really work… Now I am off to hang some pictures! 🙂

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  4. Judy says

    January 26, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    Great pin. That is one of the best tips ever. Great video too!

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  5. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    I love Pinterest! One can really learn a lot of great tips from that site!

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  6. Stacy Curran says

    January 26, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    Of course I love Pinterest, but I’ve been reluctant to ask people to follow me there because I thought it might deter them from coming to my blog. But then, go figure, Pinterest was my top referring site last month. I’m baffled! Would love to hear what you guys think someday,……
    Stacy

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  7. Michell @ Girl In Air says

    January 26, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Love it!! So much better SEEING it done than reading it:-) Can’t wait to try this

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  8. Savvy Seasons says

    January 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Loved your video, you and your sister do such a fabulous job…keep those videos coming! Great tip! XO ~Liz

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  9. michelle says

    January 26, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    I would say that that is a winner too! I hate the double nail hanger and I have the walls to prove it. 🙂 Thank you for this and may I say that I love your hair, it is just gorgeous.
    xoxo

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  10. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    January 26, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Whoa! My life has been transformed!

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  11. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    January 26, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Shut the front door!! …I thought I had a pretty good idea of hanging a double nail hanger, but this one is easier!!….You made my day and I will be sharing!!!

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  12. Tonya says

    January 26, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Thanks so much for doing this video series. It’s been very helpful.

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  13. vikki says

    January 27, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    Great idea. I need to start a series of actually doing something with all the ideas I have on my pin boards!!

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  14. Debbie says

    January 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    ta da!!! That’s so simple and such a great idea. I think I would like to use it with a single hookie thing to make sure the nail hole goes exacty where I want it.

    I really like these proving pinterest things.
    I thought you weren’t going to do one this week because I was expecting it Saturday.

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