But wait, this is probably our favorite video we’ve ever made, so we’ll let that do the talking. Just allow Clara & Will to explain how you can play along, and please enjoy the outtakes up front, which are my absolute favorite part…
Yup, as that sweet as pie video explains, it’s high time for the winter Pinterest Challenge (not sponsored by Pinterest or anyone else, just dreamed up by Katie Bower to make us stop pinning and start doing). I’m still laughing at how quickly I gave up hope on the kids in that video by the way. Way to keep it real $herdog. But you gotta love when two toddlers prove ya wrong…
Anyway, the whole Pinterest Challenge thing started around a year and a half ago when Katie called me to say that she thought we should challenge ourselves to make one thing each season that’s inspired by all the fun stuff that we’ve pinned (and call it… wait for it… The Pinterest Challenge). It’s a welcome slap of stop-pinning-and-start-doing. So slip into your Hoodie Pillow (please tell me you’ve seen that on Shark Tank), sip on some hot chai, and grab some supplies. It’s time to get this DIY party started!
The only rule is to do your own personal take on something inspirational that you’ve pinned (and link back to the original creator of the project that inspired you, be it a company like Anthropologie or a personal blog that got your wheels a turning). We especially love to pin things from sites that have “Pin It” buttons since it indicates that they enjoy popping up on Pinterest. The project can be anything: big or small; decor or sewing or cooking related – or beyond!
The first time around John and I made a clothespin light for the laundry room, the next time I tackled homemade ornaments, then I faced my sewing demons and made a beanbag pouf for Clara, next I tried my hand at some homemade art, and last time we built a giant leaning chalkboard for the living room. This time when John and I were grocery shopping slash brainstorming (multitasking at its finest) we decided on something fun & large scale-ish (it’ll alter an entire area of our house). And it’s definitely something that has been pinned out the wazoo (there are at least a dozen tutorials over on Pinterest that we can’t wait to reference). So without further ado… here’s a clue for you. Can you crack the code?
The Wayans Brothers + Scott Baio = our project.
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The answer: Wainscoting! We’re planning to install it down both sides of our long hallway (this isn’t the frame hallway, it’s the one that leads to the guest room, hall bath, nursery, and playroom) – just to add some architecture and break up that bowling alley feeling of the long bare hall.
Actually if you want to be technical what we’re going to do is probably closer to board & batten. So hmm, what’s a good clue for that? A picture of someone yawning while swinging a baseball bat?
We already bought all of our materials so we’re psyched to get started!
Think we can get it done in a week? We’re definitely going to give it the ol’ college try! Oh and you’re probably wondering who else is playing along with me and K-Bo. Well, we thought it would be fun to ask different folks to “guest host” with us each time (both of whom have done something fun in the previous challenge), so we’re thrilled to have:
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Megan from The Remodeled Life (here’s the cool kitchen chalkboard she made for our last challenge)
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Michelle from Decor & The Dog (she made an awesome map pillow last time around)
So here’s the part where I extend my arm with an alarmingly wide grin and a little bit of paint in my hair and humbly invite you to join in on the winter fun by doing your own spin on something you pin! We figured we’d give everyone (and ourselves) the weekend to work on stuff and reconvene next Wednesday morning (the 27th) to share our projects (you can check out all the amazing linked-up projects from past challenges here, here, here, here, and here). So just drop in next Wednesday to submit a link to your project and to see what we whipped up. In the meantime, do you have any idea what you’ll tackle this time? Is it food, craft, sewing, painting, or furniture related? Perhaps a video full o’ toddler chatter is on the agenda? I highly recommend it.
Psst- One more time, for the people in the back: regardless of the fact that I say Pinterest about thirty times, this wasn’t paid or perked by them or anyone else. We’re just eye-candy obsessed gals who are sick of coveting things and downright ready to do them. Well at least one of them…
Oh my gosh! The cuteness! I die.
WOOHOO! I have the perfect project in mind. Can’t wait to share!
Oh my goodness… cutest video ever! That will be played at Clara and Will’s wedding, right?
No doubt.
xo
s
Those two are just meant to be!
That has to be the sweetest video I have ever seen!! Will and Clara (and of course Clara;s future brother in law, Weston) will look back on this video one day and will say “Aaaawwwww” like the rest of us!!!
That is about the cutest video ever! I can’t wait to see your project. Now time to look at my neglected Pinterest boards! (Am I the only one who pins and forgets?)
You are not alone!
xo
s
Awesome, cant wait to see the Pinterest DIY challenge items!
CUTEST. VIDEO. EVER!!!!
Eek! Just the motivation I need to finish up my map art DIY for our dining room update (Phase I)!
http://thisnestisbest.com/2013/02/19/home-decor-dining-room-phase-i/
Your timing is perfect!
ps – “Pin something I need a marshmallow!” is my new favorite quote.
Yes! That was the best part of the video! Where is a “like” button when I need it?
Oh my freakin’ god I laughed so hard I cried! I’m still crying/laughing. I love those kids. I NEED A MARSHMALLOW! That sounds like my kid. Ok now I have to go back and read the post. I only made it through the video.
Oh, how I’d love to participate, and might try to make time. We’re prepping for a trip (hub is presenting at a conference and a side trip to Lake Tahoe is in the works… tough huh?).
Perhaps I can get hub’s mom to participate. She just sent us Pinterest-inspired toys for our little girl. The woman’s talent is wow-some. (She owned her own fabric store once and still knocks stuff out at 70+ yrs while living with Parkinson’s.)
Wishing all of the Challenge Takers the best!
O….M….G. Seriously the cutest video ever! Clara is adorbs as usual and Will looks so dapper with his little hairdo! And Weston? I just got a sudden urge to run home and try to make our first baby just because of how incredibly cuddle-worthy he looks.
This has nothing to do with the post. I just decided that Clara looks just like you, Sherry. The photo of you as a young girl in your sidebar sealed the deal. Sorry, John. Oh, by the way, our Young House Love Week was a huge success.
Aw, so glad Janette!
xo
s
that may be the best video i’ve ever seen!!! (and you guys have had some pretty darn cute ones in the past!)
Hmmm I need to finish up some projects to enter:)….Working on a mirror right now. Can’t wait to see the wainscoting!
http://thedomesticlady.com/2013/02/19/monday-randomness-for-tuesday/
I can’t wait to see this one. I really want to add board and batten to our split foyer entry. I’m in a boot at the moment and can’t do much, but as soon as that bad boy comes off, I’m on this!