The other night Sherry and I came up with the idea to challenge each other to craft something using objects around our house – the catch being that the OTHER person gets to choose the objects. It wasn’t necessarily a competition, but we still came up with some ground rules:
- You can use anything to make the craft, but the three chosen items must be incorporated in some way.
- The “challengee” may choose one of the items before seeing the other two chosen by the “challenger.”
- No money can be spent.
- The project will be shared on the blog, no matter how awful it turns out.
We rock-paper-scissored and I lost, so I was up first. I exercised my right to choose one object and I picked this bright string/twine because I thought it would be functional plus it could bring in some color (I was going into it thinking I’d try to make some sort of art). Sherry, quite dramatically, hid her objects under a bowl to reveal to me.
Continuing the unnecessary dramatics, we decided to video tape my challenge – which I’m glad we did because what I ended up doing would’ve been hard to explain otherwise. So unfortunately you’ve gotta watch below to see the outcome. And if that’s not reason enough, might I entice you with these other teasers?
- I enlisted Sherry’s help, but it was really just to force her beautiful baby bump on camera
- Both Burger and Clara videobomb at some point
- One of Sherry’s chosen objects came out of the fridge…
- Sherry tried to talk me out of sharing the sound effect that I included at the very end of the video (I didn’t fake that – it was the true sound of the project culminating), but I said “my challenge, my video!”
My craft turned out much better than I expected, wouldn’t you say? Now to figure out where to put it… especially some place where it won’t get rank. Oh yeah, and one other thing…
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HAPPY APRIL FOOLS, Y’ALL. Hopefully you won’t ever actually find me crafting with mayonnaise. We just wanted to see if it was possible to create a more cringeworthy video than last year’s April Fools rap-fest. Ah, traditions. If you want to catch up on our other “just kidding” posts of yore, you can find them here: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009. Hope you guys are enjoying some good pranks (and some MUCH better music than the likes of this video) today!
PS: We’ll be back with a completely legit giveaway later in the afternoon. Totally swear it’s for real. Like $500+ real.
PPS: In case you really did forget about the time Sherry hung out with Eminem, you can get that whole story here.
Jess says
You guys are – h i l a r i o u s – totally had me until…whaaaa? Mayonnaise??? :)
Rachel Snodgrass says
Oh man i NEEDED that! I had a tear from laughing:D Words couldn’t express how much I love you guys, i read you like a morning newspaper!
nicole says
Lol!!! :-) thanks for the giggle
Lina says
Guys that was HILARIOUS. I think I liked it even better than last year’s rap!
Sam says
I must say, a pregnant rapper is so much more hilarious!
Julie says
What, no outtakes? Those were the BEST last year!!
Lorie@howlovelyitis says
You guys are awesome! You made me laugh and cry :)
Effie says
You are too funny!!! I did not see the music video coming!
Danielle says
that kinda made me cringe…a lot!
Kelli Knight says
Oh my gosh! :D I totally bought into the craft thing…my only thought was, “Whaaaat? They are way too busy to be goofing around with craft challenges!” April Fools Day never even entered my mind! Sherry, if the Target gig doesn’t pan out, you definitely have a career in music!
Elizabeee says
You guy are so funny! I love everything about it- mayo, rapping, twine and all!
Julianne says
Oh my….you two are too cute! Thanks for the giggles!! Sherry, you’re looking awesome, mommy!! :O)
Melissa says
Why do I fall for it every year?!?! Sherry, you could not be cuter. I love that you two don’t take yourselves too seriously. And PS — love John’s beard!
Amanda says
You are too funny (and cruel!) for re-linking the Eminem post. I hadn’t watched the video in awhile (I sometimes revisit for a laugh), and I just giggled for 10 straight minutes at work. I love Sherry!
Belly’s lookin’ good!
Amanda says
Lol! This is so great! You made my day with this awesome video. :)
Sam says
Sherry… you are too adorable for words!
Dawn Lowe says
You guys are so hilarious! :) Loved seeing the bump, but can’t wait to see the little bun in a few weeks! :) I have a question for ya, since you ‘work from home’ as a blogger, will you be taking ‘maternity leave’ from blogging? Just curious :)
YoungHouseLove says
I think having a newborn around definitely means taking a little breather but it all depends what kind of baby we get…
xo
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Jana H. says
Y’all are for real the cutest, ever. LOL Love it!:-D
kathleen says
How long does it take for you to write those sweet rhymes Sher-dog?
YoungHouseLove says
I wrote those in bed the night before in about ten minutes. I don’t know if that makes me an amazing rapper or just ridiculous. I think it’s the latter…
xo
s
Renee says
As if you don’t have enough going on, you guys take all this time just for the sake of entertaining your readers (well, ok, you probably entertained yourselves a bit too). :) For real, this is what makes you the best bloggers ever!
Jen says
That. was. awesome!
P.S. Another vote for the outtakes :)
Dawn says
My 5 year-old daughter says “If she’s having a baby, why can she still dance so good?” It really confused her!
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha!
xo
s
Morgan says
A-mazing!!!
Heather says
You guys are too much! Thanks for the laugh! :)
DontBlameTheKids says
Too funny! Mayonnaise = gross.
Debbie C says
K, so I was ready for April Fool’s this year, but this was awesome! $herdog, you put all other preggo rappers to shame! ;D Loved the video…hee hee.
Abby M says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! I feel like you guys are always so perfect and serious, it’s so nice to see the silly shine through every now and then!! Literally… I texted all my friends the link of $her Dogg’s Roger Rabbit meme :)
Janine says
You are both awesome. But Sherry gets the award for most adorable pregnant mama ever!
Sherri says
Bwahahaha!!
Suzana Vracevic says
I love this! :)
Amy says
You Guys are the best……..what a cute + clever video! Happy April Fool’s Day:)
Anna Espich says
Oh, man, you Petersiks got me again! However, I was really excited about the prospect of that mystery craft challenge! Maybe give it a try…could be interesting!
Thanks for being awesome. I’ve got to come meet y’all next time you’re in the Carolinas (I live on the SC side of the NC/SC border…not far from the giant rubber-neck-inducing peach water tower.)
Marinna says
Sherry, do you and John ever pull pranks on each other?
This morning I put a raisin in my boyfriend’s toothpaste. His reaction when he went to brush his teeth was priceless, he had no idea what it was.
YoungHouseLove says
Sometimes we call each other and say something ridiculous but the other person is usually onto the trick before the sentence is over. It’s hard to get each other these days. Might have to up my game…
xo
s
Kristen says
That was really, really funny. What can’t you guys do?!
Jane says
I know it was just a prank for April 1st, but seriously? You did a fantastic job on that video! I know it couldn’t have been easy!
Amy says
You guys are nuts! I love it. Totally forgot about April Fools, and I was like, “mayonnaise?! That’s disgusting! What’s he gonna do with that!” Then I got it. LOVE the belly, Sherry. I started cracking up at “except maybe a contraction…” Oh my, this is what makes this blog the best around!
Sarah F. says
I think this is your best April Fools prank post yet! You got me good.
And Sherry’s baby bump is the cutest!
Jessica says
WELL DONE & HILARIOUS!
Steph Nelson says
“Like” :)
Definitely got the basketball belly going on there!
Ally says
Hook…line…and SINKA! I totally fell for it! :)
When I read the title, all I could think was: with everything the Youngsters have going on, where do they find the time to do in-house crafting challenges?!
(I can barely eek out enough time to change a TP roll :)
xox
Pri says
Very funny!
Jamie Smith says
I was planning pranks with my kids to play on their dad, but you guys still got me! Happy April Fools. You guys really do know how to make a hilarious video. And I especially loved the mayo ending. Way to go John! :)
liz@craftbaby says
I totally was excited for the DIY neon hanging planter!! Loved the video :)
Sarah P says
I was like – these guys are crazy with all that they have going on they decided to just do a little challenge!?!? Hilarious video – my 2 month old loved it too! She was smiling the whole time!
caitlin says
Forget the mayo joke, I just watched the Eminem interview. How utterly adorable, somehow I missed that last year. I’m wondering if you still have the apron and if you still love him or if your tastes have changed (i’m a fan still).
YoungHouseLove says
Still a fan. And I still have the apron.
xo
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Ofelia, from Mexico City says
I love the video, I love the song, I have been laughing all morning!
Adrienne says
Hilarious!
Jamie H says
This is hilarious! I actually think that could be a fun thing to do with kids though! Could be a fun family activity to get those imaginations and creativity flowing!
Kristen W. says
SO needed this today – thank you for the great laugh – looks like you guys had some fun with this one too. Y’all ROCK. xox
Lisa says
Note to self…Never, NEVER watch a John and Sherry video at work. I did just that, thinking I was being sneaky and there was no way anyone would ever know (except my IT guy, who already knows I do this at work on a regular basis). You know what got me busted? The spontaneous giggling that ensued when I realized what was going on.
Another note to self…READ THE WHOLE POST before clicking on the video.
Thanks for the laugh, you two. :)