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). 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…
Shannon says
I had to wait all day to watch this video and it was awesome! Pretty much the highlight of my day. I had seen videos of Clara before to see her personality, so that wasn’t much of a surprise. But Will is so adorable! I mean – he’s adorable in pictures, but I didn’t know he had such a cute personality! Now I feel weird that I (a stranger) am rooting for Clara and Will to get married and have lots of cute babies and a blog of their own: Young Bower Power Love!!
Cindy says
What are the words I can use to convey the cuteness? I’m not even gonna try. Like I told Katie, I think these little sweeties have convinced me to finally play along this time. Hee! xo
Alina Igna says
The video is hilarious! Love it! The kids were great!
Chelsea says
that video = hilarious… esp the mustache!
wendy says
Looks as though Clara trimmed her hair as my son Ezra did at that age. As a hairdresser, I have witnessed many of these cut to the scalp creations.
Nancy S says
OMG – cutest non animal video ever :)
Steph says
Those are 3 of THE cutest children!! Also just wanted to say that I love how in almost every picture of Clara in this post she just looks SO darn excited! Haha it seems like you have a little DIYer in the making considering how much fun she seems to have at a hardware store! :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, it’s true! She loves DIY! So proud.
xo
s
Kim@NewlyWoodwards says
I’m so excited that my friend Michelle with Decor and the Dog is one of the co-hosts. I’ve never bit the bullet and participated in the Pinterest Challenge before. Just loved searching around and seeing all the great projects.
But I’m going to try my darndest this time around. And I can’t wait to see your wainscoting. It’s the best. I’ve become a bit of a crazy person with it and have it all over the house.
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks Kim! Can’t wait to see what you do for the challenge :)
xo
s
Angela Kintner says
Was smiling the whole time during the video but when Weston made an appearance I just started cracking up! That mustache is just too cute.
Janey says
Oooh, yay! This time I get to participate! A friend of mine started a Pinterest Board to post projects she pinned and tried, complete with descriptions of how they turned out. It’s at http://pinterest.com/polcamilla/true-tales-of-pinterest/ if you want to take a look.
Janey says
Oops, forgot to say what I might make. In honor of Clara, I think it should be this marshmallow treat: http://pinterest.com/pin/254101603946063736/
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahh!
xo
s
YoungHouseLove says
Fun!
xo
s
Lindsay says
I LOVE the video with Clara, Will, & Weston! I totally wasn’t expecting Weston, so that was an awesome treat!
LARY@ Inspiration Nook says
BEST.VIDEO.EVER Weston was the funniest thing. So cute! Also, can’t believe this started a year and a half ago. Crazy how time flies.
Lisa Wenckus says
Loved the video!!! Too adorable!!! I canNOT wait to see your wainscoting!! I have a similar hallway in my house and wanted to do it so I am super excited to see it done!!! I am also doing something with my hallway, but at the end of it!! Can’t wait!!! If we don’t have a blog do we just pin it?
YoungHouseLove says
If you upload a pic (or a bunch) to a free photo sharing site like Flickr you can link up on Wednesday! Wahoo!
xo
s
Marguerite says
Seriously the cutest video EVER! I can’t even stand it!!
Monique says
Clara and Will are too cute. I’m definitely going to have to look through my pins to figure out what to do for the challenge!
Jess{ly} in Cleveland says
Well, I’ll be starting small but I was planning on giving the t-shirt necklace project a try this weekend! I’ve seen it all over Pinterest & I have a patterned t-shirt that I think would look cool all cut up, so hopefully it turns out well!
YoungHouseLove says
Good luck Jess!
xo
s
Julie S says
Oooh, I am totally going to steal your idea for the short, boring, narrow hallway with 5 doorways and fancy door mouldings that is in our house. Some kind of cheap/thin B&B or paneled wainscotting will TOTALLY elevate that space! Thanks for the great idea!
Julie S says
I just used the words “cheap” and “elevate” describing the same thing :) Gotta love paint & caulk…
YoungHouseLove says
Hahah!
xo
s
Michele @ Moonfield Lane says
Catching up on some blog reading on a Friday night and I just had to say that Clara and Will are absolutely darling! Love, love the video (and the Winston cameo!)
Felicity says
I totally thought you were going to say a sliding barn-door style door somewhere. I was just talking about doing one today in a new space we’re planning. But wainscoting is going to look awesome in that hall. Can’t wait to get my project on this weekend!
Skaie (sky) Knox says
Can’t wait to show you what I did! Hint: I think I pulled a rabbit outta my hat! Love your blog!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, wahoo!
xo
s
Bob says
If you happen to still be monitoring comments on this post I have a strange question — where did you get the sound effect used when cutting between outtakes in your video (the beep)? I need one of those.
Love the video.
Bob
YoungHouseLove says
I just googled around for “blooper beep” – so sorry I don’t remember where it came from! But it was free!
-John
Bob says
That was too simple — sorry to bother you with my “easier to ask than use my own brain” question.
Thanks so muchI need a marshmallow.
Bob
YoungHouseLove says
Hahahahahah! No worries!
xo
s
Lauren says
That.was.awesome!!! Seriously thank you for making me laugh!
Kate says
I’m late to see this post but goodness me could those kiddo’s get any cutier! My daughter said “MOMMY! They like to pin too!” hahahaha Loved it! I will have to watch and join in for the next one!
Kimberley says
I just have to tell you, my son has made me replay this video countless times, and he cracks up every single time! It is so adorable!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha so cute!
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