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.
Casey says
Hahaha!!! You guys are awesome!
debi says
I work nights, just got up to drink my coffee, clicked on this on facebook….
Yinz are hilarious! I always just read your posts, this was my 1st time clicking on one of your videos and you got me!!
Happy April Fools!
elaine says
YOU GUYS! oh man, so, so funny. love it. thank you SO much for the great morning laugh!
Theresa W says
HAHAHAHA, I’m a longtime reader and I forget EVERY YEAR that you’re gonna do this! I loved it :) Thanks for the laughs!
Momcat says
You had me at “John’s going to make a craft….”
And yes, you absolutely had to keep the mayo bomb in there!! Loved it, thanks for the laugh!
Jill says
I cannot stop laughing!! You guys are so so funny. Everything from Sherry’s bump to the moonwalk had me cracking up. What a fun family you have – thanks for sharing and brightening up my day!!
Momcat says
You had me at “John’s going to make a craft….”
And yes, the mayo bomb HAD to stay in. Well played, Petersiks, well played. Thanks for the day’s laugh!
Meghan says
I love you guys….TOO funny!! Sherry you are such a rap queen rocking that adorable baby bump!
Heather says
D-I-WHHHYYYY. Yeah stuck in my head now!!
Ana from Portugal says
Hahahaha!
I honestly don’t know how on earth you’re going to top this up next year!!
It’s probably the most funny thing ever to see Sherry pregnant doing those moves!
Good one, guys, really good!
:)
Sarah says
Hil.Ar.I.Ous.
jess hogue says
fooled… again… for the fourth year in a row.
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you guys rawk.
Erica says
OUTSTANDING !! Loved it.
Matsha says
OMG…fantastic! Loved it!!!
Tracey says
YES!!! I love you guys so much – You crack me up!!! I just watched last year’s video yesterday (love John with the ceramic animals!) Sherry you owned this. Love that bump! And your stamina! ????
Amanda says
I can’t stop watching the .gif. Bahahahaha! It’s mesmerizing!
Suzy B says
Wow….pregnant rapper…have u thought about trying out for The Voice!!!!! You are hilarious…
Debi says
I think this is the best one so far! lol outtakes please! please!
Barbara says
You got me! My first thought was with everything you two have on your plate right now why would you take time to make crafts! Good one.
Anne says
You go, you pregnant woman, you!!! Ha!!! That was great.
Rebecca says
Ha ha! You guys totally got me, I was sitting waiting expectantly to see what John was going to do, ha ha ha ha! That was great, Happy April Fools!
Shannon says
You guys get me every year! I still loved the toilet April Fools Day post. It was like a prank with in a prank because in the video Sherry said the word contraction, and I was like “oh snap, the baby is on the way!” Hilarious you two!
Jerri says
I’m at work so had to watch this without volume. Cracked me up when Sherry magically appeared behind you, John. The rest of the video was a riot even on mute. And the SPLAT at the end was the icing on the cake. lol Can’t wait to watch this WITH volume. And, yes, you had me fooled. Good one!
Marta says
Well that was the highlight of my morning…and now I have that hook stuck in my head. Thanks for the entertainment.
Briel K. says
You guys are too funny. I love your rap videos! ;)
Lindsay C. says
Best one yet!
Cecilia says
You guys are too funny! I look forward to these every year!
Jennifer says
Ok I watched that once and it’s already stuck in my head. I was just trying to get my 5 week old to fall asleep and found myself singing ‘D-I-Yyyyyyyy….’ Lol
Shunta says
TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO funny! And the thing is I woke up this morning saying “Oh YHL is going to do a good prank today like always!” and still didn’t realize that this was it! Now I’m going to watch last years because that is one of the funniest posts ever. on the internet. ever.
Meredith says
You two get me. Every. Year. Lol! The thing is, a crafting challenge sounds pretty awesome! Like Chopped for crafts :D Oh and you look great Sherry!!!
Kellee says
That was awesome. I am clearly oblivious because you guys get me EVERY year. I almost never watch videos (and never need to because you always explain things so well), but even the obvious link-baiting doesn’t tip me off and I think, “Well, I guess I just have to watch this one…” Duh.
Thanks for the laugh!
Caroline says
yes, outtakes please!! :)
And I looked at the year where you said you loved cats and had cat drum shades… bahaha!
alg says
Are you guys the cutest or what? You totally got me. Happy Fool’s day :)
Yesenia says
Hello Petersik family! This post gave me the courage to write my first comment. I thoroughly enjoyed it! I’ve been following your blog for just 5 months or so, but have spend countless hours trying to catch up on everything I missed prior to discovering your page. I’m so in love with all that you do, and really enjoy reading your page.
My husband and I just bought our first home (we’ll be moving in, in just a couple of weeks), and you are my #1 inspiration for putting our home together.
Thanks for sharing your life, creativity, and talent. Congratulations on all of your success!
P.S. Clara is just the sweetest girl!
Jill says
you guys are awesome. So glad you’re having some fun among all the “to dos” on your list. Thanks for the laughs this morning. Keep on keeping on!
Kerry says
THIS! So, I know you guys are always saying “how did this blog/book/target partnership happen?”…not to downplay all the hard work you’ve put in, but it’s got to be partly because you are fun and personable and have a sense of humor, like THIS. thanks for the laugh!
Lisa D. says
You guys! That was awesome!!!! I was laughing so hard – and now the beat is in my head. Sherry, you look a-mazing!
Lily says
You totally got me… verrrrry funny! Humph.
xo Lily
http://whilemyboyfriendsaway.blogspot.com/
Amanda W says
Ha! That was great!
On a side note, Have you two checked out this blog about the restoring of a French chateau? It’s awesome, and I thought you’d like it.
http://www.chateaugudanes.com
YoungHouseLove says
Love that!
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Jessica says
My two-year-old completely rocked out to your video! And then asked to watch it again :)
Nina D says
That. Was. AWESOME!
8^D
Ari says
I haven’t been able to watch the video (I’m at work)and even though I forgot it was April Fool’s Day I still think your challenge would be an awesome idea if you were to do it for real, anybody else with me? It sounds very “Chopped” like. I think it would be fun. Now to sneak off and try to watch the video on my phone…thanks Youngsters!
Megs says
Love this so much!!!!!!!
Casey says
OH EM GEEEEE YOU GOT ME! How is it April already?! I definitely snorted out loud and may have peed my pants a little… I’m at work ekkk good thing I have a gym bag with a change of clothes ;) Thanks guys!
Anna, Sydney says
Being in Australia I’m one day ahead of you. I’m not ashamed to say i spent MY entire April 1st waiting for this post! :)
Thanks for the chuckles.
Larissa says
April Fool’s day is in full effect at the elementary school where I teach. Full effect.
In other news, I got an awesome package in the mail yesterday! I love the octopus and vintage key hooks, not to mention the cute packaging. Way to go, Petersiks!
YoungHouseLove says
Ahhh! So exciting!
xo
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Cindy says
I am SO HAPPY! I came here to find out what you guys did for this special day and the fake craft sounded fun and all, but I loved last year’s rap video SO much! (I’ve watched it a couple of times during the past year.) Lo and behold, another rap video! YAY! That bump can MOVE! xoxoxo
P.S. If you want to see what I posted today, check out my “interior design tip” here: http://www.facebook.com/DaisiesandCrazies LOL!
Yenny says
that was AWESOMEEE!! DIYYYY until the day I dieee hahha loved it!! :D
Fulori says
LOVE!
I’m so glad I didn’t scroll past the video to read the rest of the post first. And yes, OUTTAKES. Must. Have.
Heather says
you guys are cah-ray-zeeee! In a good way though of course. I can picture you showing this video to your son one day and saying,” yep that’s you in that belly!” “No wonder he is such a goof ball,” you’ll say. chip off the old block!