Do you want to learn how to create a mood board on Pinterest?
Pinterest is a visual bookmarking site that is perfect for people who like to craft and make things.
Mood boards are great when you want to see what colors and designs you want to try out. You can use mood boards for websites, artwork, and as a tool for developing the aesthetics of your content.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to create a mood board on Pinterest.
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How To Create A Mood Board On Pinterest (Web)
To create a mood board on Pinterest (Web), click on the profile icon located on the top left and select the “Saved” tab.
Now, click on the “+” icon and select “Board”. Enter your mood board name and click on the “Create” button.
Here’s how to create a mood board on Pinterest (Web):
- Click on the “Profile” icon
- Select the “Saved” tab
- Click on the “+” icon and select “Board”
- Enter the mood board name and click on “Create”
1. Click on the “Profile” icon
The first step is to go to Pinterest.com on your web browser and log in to your Pinterest account. After you log in, you have to click on your “Profile” icon.
The profile icon can be found at the top right corner of the page. You should see your Pinterest profile page after you click on your profile picture.
2. Select the “Saved” tab
On your profile page, you’ll see your profile picture, followed by your Pinterest name, and below that, you’ll see your Pinterest username.
Just below the “Share” button and the “Edit” button, you’ll see two tabs: Created and Saved.
Choose the “Saved” tab and proceed to the next step.
3. Click on the “+” icon and select “Board”
In this tab, you’ll see all your Pinterest boards. To create a new mood board on Pinterest, click on the “+” icon on the right side of the “Saved” tab.
Don’t click on the floating “+” icon because you won’t see an option to create a new board (Pinterest Business accounts won’t see this floating button).
After you click on the “+” icon, you’ll see a drop-down menu with three options: Pin, Idea Pin, and Board.
Select “Board” from the list to create your mood board.
4. Enter the mood board name and click on “Create”
It is finally time to name your mood board. In the pop-up, you’ll see three elements: a name field, a check box, and the “Create” button.
The “Create” button is activated when you enter the board name.
Now, enter the mood board name in the given field. You can enter any random name if you don’t have a name in mind. You can always edit the board name later.
By default, your mood board will be visible to everyone. Check the “Keep this board secret” box if you want to make this mood board private.
Finally, click on the “Create” button to create your Pinterest mood board.
You can further add sections to your mood boards. Read this article to learn how to make a section into a Pinterest board.
How To Create A Mood Board On Pinterest (Mobile app)
To create a mood board on Pinterest (Mobile app), launch the Pinterest mobile app and tap on the “+” icon, and select “Board”.
Now, enter your mood board name and tap on the “Create” button.
Here’s how to create a mood board on Pinterest (Mobile app):
1. Tap on the “+” icon
The very first step is to launch the Pinterest mobile app and sign in to your Pinterest account. You can create a mood board on both Pinterest’s personal and business accounts.
After you sign in to your Pinterest account, tap on the “+” icon.
Alternatively, you can tap on your profile icon, tap on the “Saved” tab, and tap on the “+” icon located below the “Saved” tab.
2. Select “Board”
After you tap on the “+” sign, you get options to create an Idea pin (Idea Pins are like Instagram stories), a general Pinterest pin, and a Pinterest board.
From the list of options, select “Board” and proceed to the next step.
3. Enter your mood board name
Now, enter your mood board name. You’ll have the option to rename your Pinterest mood board later as well. Enter any random name if you are not able to come up with an apt name for your mood board.
Your mood board name cannot be longer than 50 characters.
4. Tap on the “Create” button
You can also add collaborators to your mood board. You can do so by tapping the “Add people” icon in the “Collaborators” field and entering the username or email address of the person you want to add.
Make sure you switch on the “Make this board secret” switch to keep your mood board private.
Finally, tap on the “Create” button to create your Pinterest mood board.
Also read: How To Make A Section Into A Board On Pinterest
Now, start pinning relevant pins to this board. You can create multiple boards on Pinterest.
Conclusion
We hope you found our blog post on how to create a mood board on Pinterest informative and helpful. We understand that creating a mood board for your favorite colors, dresses, patterns, phrases, and other items can be a lot of fun.
You can build free mood boards by pinning images to Pinterest. And, thanks to the abundance of pins available on the platform, you can add the latest industry trends and ideas to your mood boards at absolutely no cost!
