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It’s baaaack…

Guess What Time It Is
Guess What Time 2

Wanna Play Along

Pin Something You Love

Do Your Own Spin

Patry Like A Rock Star

We%27ll Share Ours Wed

Yup, Katie B (and Will & Jeremy) drove up to VA to pay us a visit this past weekend. Sneaky little Bowers. And among other things, we posed in the yard holding big white signs. You know, the usual. We’ll share more what-we-did details a little later in the week, but for now we’re here to issue the second ever Pinterest Challenge (it’s not actually sponsored or endorsed by Pinterest – we’re just obsessed fans).

My Pinterest addiction runs deep (as you know from this heartfelt post of yore), so a few months back 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 amazing stuff that we’ve pinned over there (and call it… wait for it… The Pinterest Challenge) I thought it sounded like fun. It’s a welcome slap of stop-pinning-and-start-doing. Because I’ve pinned 1001 things and only done about 1% of them. We ended up having a great time with our first Pinterest Challenge this summer, so we’re back with the fall edition.

Fall Challenge

The only rule is to do your take on something inspirational that you’ve pinned, so it can be anything- big or small (decor or sewing or cooking related – or beyond). Last time John and I made a clothespin light fixture for the laundry room, but this time we thought something seasonal could be fun (since the winter edition of the Pinterest Challenge won’t roll around until January). So I thought I’d seize the opportunity to whip up a bunch of Pinterest-inspired ornaments for a (hopefully) charming “homemade for the holidays” effect.

I’ve already pinned about fifty ideas, but I’m not sure which ones John and I will end up doing (and what our riff on them will look like) – but we’ll be back with all of those details when we complete the challenge next week. Oh and you’re probably wondering who else is playing along with Katie Bower from Bower Power (aka: The Pinterest Challenge Founder – somebody get her a beard and a top hat). We thought it would be fun to ask different folks to “guest host” with us each time, so we’re thrilled to have:

Pinterest Challenge Peeps

So here’s the part where I extend my arm with an awkward smile and an uncoordinated curtsey and humbly invite you to join in… and do 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 2nd) to share our projects. We’re hoping this’ll turn into the same über fun share-fest that we soaked up this summer (check out all the amazing linked-up projects here). So just drop in next Wednesday to see what we’ve done – and to submit links to stuff that you’ve completed so we can all check it out. Maybe we’ll even pin a few things. And so the vicious cycle continues…

One more time, for the people in the back: regardless of the fact that I say Pinterest ten million times (drinking game, anyone?) this wasn’t paid or perked by them or anyone else. We’re just eye-candy obsessed gals who love a good pin-fest. Sometimes while watching certain Beverly Hills Housewives.

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  2. Ashley says

    I have a Pinterest project that I’ve been trying to find time to make (even bought all the supplies!) So this may be just the motivation I need to finish it!

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  4. Amanda says

    I just joined Pinterest — so you’re giving me an excuse to get pinning!

    This also gives me an excuse to not ditch my plans to spend a weekend in November re-decorating my dining room using all DIY decor!

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  5. Shannon says

    Thanks to you, I’m officially obsessed with Pinterest and had been waiting for the new challenge. I may or may not have squealed loudly in my cubicle, clapped like a seal, and accidentally knocked over my glass of water (way to show how productive I’m being)! Good luck!

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  8. Ade@FortheLoveofPainting says

    Yea…I am so excited! I loved doing the last one. I am on pinterest daily and have so many I want to do! I was actually thinking last night of talking about some of my pinterest finds next week…what a perefect tie-in!

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  9. Crystal says

    I completely forgot about the Pinterest Challenge being a seasonal thang. Yay – Now I need to go look at my pins to see what I might want to tackle between now and next Wednesday! Thanks for hosting!

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  10. Wom-mom Ethne says

    Yay! My bff and I have made loads of stuff we’ve pinned (tho maybe still only 10%. In fact, one of our posts for today is eyeball jewelry made with those jiggly eyeballs. We can thank you for it all since we cruise it constantly – and follow you! We’ll show you something next week, but if you want to see today’s post with the eyeball jewelry, the link is: http://www.wom-mom.com/2011/10/five-days-of-halloween-eyeball-jewelry.html

    ~Ethne and Lori

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  11. shannon says

    i’ll be moving this weekend and then setting up house so i won’t be able to participate which makes me sad. i’ll be waiting for the winter one to finally be able to participate.

    and sherry – after looking at these pictures above, i can now say i think clara is turning into her mama. you look exactly like her in these pictures!

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  13. Lucy Agland says

    I have just literally packed of 12 happy little girls from my daughters Tangled (pin interest inspired) birthday party! From the banners, cake idea, food and tangled hair plait from the window from SuperMom blog to the balloons from your daughters birthday party! It was a great success and everyone commented on it all!
    I’ll have to see if I have any more energy for this challenge after today, organsing parties are exhausting – how pro’s do this for a job I do not know!

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  14. Adrienne B says

    Just step away from the Martha string/balloon/glitter/glue idea. Trust me. Tried and failed miserably. Glue and glitter everywhere and sad, limp sting balls. (heh).

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  15. Sara says

    Yay! I’m so glad you’re doing this again (and plan on doing even more of them)! Can’t wait to find something fantastic to do try this weekend! And, if you are ever on the look-out for guest hosts – I’d love to participate! Love the blog and can’t wait to get involved in the challenge!

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  20. Marin says

    eee!!!!

    I’m so excited to see you and Katie together!!! Back to back in my reader!!!!

    I LOOOOVE this challenge!!!! I created a whole blog devoted to the Pinspiration you can find on Pinterest!

    http://www.PinThere-DoneThat.com

    I’m so excited for this little boost of motivation to get some fresh new posts up!! Can’t wait to see what you guys do!

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  22. Jessica F. says

    Yey!!! Pinterest challenge! I’m thinking you two will do something with ornaments or drapery. That’s what my inner YHL nerves are sayin’. Off to find my Pinterest pin to do!

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  24. Ashley says

    Oooh such a great idea … I’m totally in! I didn’t really “get” what the 1st Pinterest Chellenge was about (saw bits and pieces right after I started to visit YHL recently) so this compeletly clarifies it.

    And I had planned on spending all of Saturday being domestic so double bonus!

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  25. Stephanie Phillips says

    Sherry, your mouth opens wider than… than… I don’t know. But it’s crazy! I started laughing at the pictures and had to go back to reread the signs after I stopped giggling. Katie’s tongue is a little alarming as well.

    Woo, Pinterest Challenge! I’m excited!

    And poor Erin. She never saw the traffic spike coming… I hope she gets back up soon, I’m dying to check her out.

    (This whole comment sounds really pervy, and for that I apologize.)

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  28. Kaitlin says

    AHHH! I’m so excited! I missed it last time thanks to a project failure…well more a set=-back. Anywhoo so glad you’re doing it again, I was hoping against hope that you were. SO FUN!

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  29. Louise D says

    Yes, I wanna play…
    I actually like the idea of the first pinterest project and, for this second one, I really want to participate.
    I think I’ll do something with involve yarn or sewing, but still don’t know wich one yet : a knitted mug cover or empty bottle wrap in yarn or a mat made of 5 pillows…
    I’ll come back in 1 week to tell you what I decided to do and what I made.

    Have a nice Pinterest Project !

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  31. Carrie says

    YAY!! I was just wondering about this the other day. Since your first Pinterest Challenge, I’ve been pinning like crazy – and have done quite a few of them. I feel so accomplished!!
    I can’t wait to see what everyone does!

    BTW I’ve had a recent Pinterest Bust.. I’m trying to make a sign for Halloween. I tried burnish a print out onto wood and mine came out all WHACK!! But I’m still at it, trying to salvage my project with another Pinterest find – DIY Mod Podge a print out to the wood. :D

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  35. JB says

    Totally off topic, but I was trying to explain to my husband last night how and why you guys are friends with Katie & Fam and he just didn’t believe me. Your post has perfect timing. I am totally in the mood for a good “I told you so”. :-) Thanks guys!!

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  36. Torri Miller says

    Does it have to be something that had a tutorial with it? Or can it just come from a picture that we saw and recreated?

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  37. Jen @ The Decor Scene says

    I think I can actually do a Pinterest project over the next week. I even have the supplies at home already, but I just haven’t done the project. Thanks for kicking my butt! Here is to me getting the project done finally. ;)

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  38. Caroline says

    hahaha! I was confused when I saw Katie’s face…I was like, am I on the right blog? ;)

    This is awesome! I’ll have to peruse my boards…

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  42. Grace says

    Hurray – I have been waiting for another Pintrest Challenge. My sister and I just started a blog to document and review things we have tried from Pintrest: http://pinstersisters.blogspot.com/

    It’s nothing too fancy right – we are still figuring this whole thing out. I will have to pick my favorite project and link it up!

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  43. Kahley says

    Oooooo yes yes yes! I sure hope I have time, with all of this hardwood floor refinishing going on, we’ll have to see! But def. gunna try and get in on the action this time! P.S – Sherry your face in the second picture made me laugh out loud, literally. You have a nice mouth lol…. is that totally weird that I say that? Who cares – it’s true. The girl has a nice mouth folks. :)

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  44. Tracy Jennison-Cotter says

    I’d never heard of Pinterest until reading this post this morning. And now, two hours later, I’ve now going to start working on what I was supposed to be doing before visiting that website.

    Great. A new addiction. Thanks for that?! lol

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  45. Amber says

    I’ve made a few things off Pinterest in the past month.

    First I made the oil-drip-pan magnetic wall (Pinterest link here: http://bit.ly/uMAdG5) and my completed version here: http://bit.ly/uT67dz.

    Next I made a cupcake stand. A couple Dollar Store items and a few table legs from Home Depot. This one is for a flamingo themed baby shower, but I love that I can just spray paint it again and add different scrapbook paper for the next time I need it. Original tutorial here: http://bit.ly/txYcvE and my pink version here: http://bit.ly/trWNLx

    Lastly I just completed this a couple days ago. We have two fireplaces in our home- both were without mantels. With the holidays coming up I decided that I didn’t want to go another holiday season without a proper place to put stockings. I pinned this a long time ago: http://pinterest.com/pin/81479941/ Here is a b&a picture: http://bit.ly/tq75OD and here’s a better shot of the mantel: http://bit.ly/vbj48e I’ve since added a few more decorations. BTW- do you recognize the paint color in that room? It’s Glidden’s Sand White from your first house! :)

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  48. Lynn says

    My baby’s first birthday was this past weekend and it was entirely pinterest-inspired. Nearly everything I did was based on a pin I had saved on his birthday inspiration board.

    I don’t have a blog but would love to share the inspiration adn end result!

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