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.
Brenda says
What a great way to start the day! Love, love, love it.
Heather says
I put on FB that we were getting a third yellow lab – a female puppy named Pheobe Buffay. The photo was in green grass, and clearly a male. Imagine my delight when my husband commented “don’t do that to me.” Not only would I NEVER just bring a dog home, but he gets my go so so so easy. I thought of all people I would never get him. It wasn’t even my intention to get him. I’m rather pleased with myself.
Heather says
*gets my goat
Heather says
Hah! My husband informed me tonight that his response wasn’t a concerned “don’t do that to me” but more of a “don’t say you will, and then show up without one.”
Hahaha I love him. No jokes about bringing puppies home and not following through. I love it.
Allie Harcharek says
Didn’t think I would start my day watching a buoyantly pregnant woman pulling off a legitimately cool rap vid/prank but…good job YHL!
Jessica Markham says
This is seriously why I love this blog. You guys are hilarious.
Elena says
Too cute!
Morgan says
You guys are AMAZING! That was super hilarious. This morning when I woke up and remembered it was April Fools, the first thing I wanted to do was to see if you guys posted something in celebration, and you totally did and it was awesome! I have no idea how you manage to do all the inspiring amazing things you do, but I am inspired by you guys every day. Thank you!
Marci says
Good one, guys. I totally forgot it was April Fools day. You get me every time :-)
Ashlie F says
This video is so great, it brought me to tears of laughter and love for you’r wonderfully charming quirkiness.
You guys ROCK!
Thank you!
Jessica F. says
Oooh man, I was actually believing you were going to make something out of string and paper clips. I figure the mayo was going to end up on a sandwich or something.
Haha!!! Awesome! :D I was getting rather odd looks from my coworkers because I was giggling too much!
Lauryn says
MY FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR ON YHL!!! Hahaha I love it so much!
Susan in Colorado says
OMG Sherry… I died laughing at the baby bump rap… You guys crack me up to no end!!! (You totally fooled me.. I haven’t been on here quite a year yet….).. I was thinking in my mind, maybe he is going to Mod Podge that mayo??? HAHAHA
Heather says
Love it!!! But I totally have that beat in my head now…..
Lauren says
I love that there actually was a mayonnaise project. :)
Kala M. says
I always love your April Fools’ Day posts. I didn’t watch the video at first because I’m at work but then when I read that you had to find somewhere to put it so it didn’t get rank. I was like what? I gotta watch it. LOL Nice job.
Tonya says
New to your blog (LOVE IT! BTW); today’s DIY video made my day. Thank you for ‘spreading the (mayo) sunshine’, can’t wipe the silly grin off my face.
Love y’all, love little Clara (squeee!) and love the Burger.
Erica says
This video cracked me up! I love your silly rap videos. I don’t know where you guys come up with this stuff. :-) Thanks for the laugh!
Kim R says
Nice. Love the head shake John gives Sherry.
BTW, love the Wolverine look, John. :)
amyks says
That was the best ever, Sherry rapping with the baby belly for the win. I know I will have your song stuck in my head all day now!
KatieV says
Oh. my. word. You get me every year!
Lisa says
Much as I hate to admit it, you got me. Congrats, and happy April Fools Day. p.s. I loved the video.
tina says
We are in the process of renovating an entire home by September and I love your ideas, so fresh! The video was adorable! I will continue working on my house with the DIY song ringing in my ears!
Angie says
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Heidi says
Best video yet! Sherry you are the cutest pregnant lady ever!
True story, I asked my hubby this AM if he knew what today was, and he was all yeah, it’s SIL’s birthday! pretty proud of himself for remembering our son in law is an April Fool’s baby, and I was NO! It’s YHL’s annual April Fool’s post! I can’t wait! And yeah, I did get a sweet present for SIL, an air compressor for DIY projects AND I ordered fancy cupcakes from Gigi’s to celebrate tonight so I am still the best mom^2.
Carrie K says
Definitely provide some outtakes! And this kind of DIY challenge could be a legit game for the two of you-I’d be totally interested to see where you end up with one!
Ashlee Johnston says
I was waiting for this!!! Last year was awesome and this year did NOT disappoint either!!! I seriously think you guys should make a DIY Rap Album. Maybe include it free with your next book?? :)
I have to admit, you even had me fooled—I was actually waiting for your April Fools post, but when I started reading this one, I thought “Aww man, I guess they’re not doing it this year. Must be too busy with the show house and the bun!” You got me! :)
Kate C says
Ok, you had me going until you lifted the bowl. The minute I saw the mayonnaise I realized what day it was! The video is fantastic! My toddler totally started rocking out :-)
Stephanie B. says
You guys are hilarious and I would love for us to be friends in real life – your joy and love for living life to its fullest is awesome!
Also, John, real display of talent there with that sculpture. I’d be really surprised if Builder John doesn’t want that on display in the showhouse. Good work.
Erica says
Oh you guys! Got me again this year! I do have to say that I love Sherri rapping, go $herdog!!!
Laura says
Ohhh. Emmm. Geee. Please make that GIF shareable because it is AWESOME. lolololol
Vanessa B. says
Seriously?! You guys get me every. single. time. And I am not (usually) very gullible. Hilarious! Thanks for the laugh! You guys are the best.
Elizabeth T says
My almost 3 year old has insisted on watching this video over and over!
On that note, no bloopers this year???
Sandy says
You guys are so fun. How do you come up with your ideas and what is it like filming and getting ready for these videos. You must just be laughing your heads off while you’re doing it. Thanks for starting my day with a smile and some laughs.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yeah, we just lay in bed and toss out ridiculous ideas until one makes us laugh hard enough to say “that’s the one.” This year as soon as we tossed out mayonnaise we were both like “sold.”
xo
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Erin C. says
I was just stifling my snort-laughs so as not to disturb my office-mate. That was awesome!! Sherry, you’re adorable.
Erika H says
Ya’ll just ain’t right. Seriously, ain’t right. Ok, really now…that was hilarious! Love it!
Gill says
You guys fooled me for the third year in a row! (I know, I’m totally gullible).
Worth it for the rap, though. You’ve got mad skillz, SherDog. ;)
Kendra R says
Man, you guys get me every year! I was so intrigued to see the finished product, but ob the video was quite the topping on the cake. SOOOO GOOOOOOD.
Meredith Jones says
HAH! Good one guys. When I realized it was April Fools today I went right to your site and you didn’t disappoint!
Sherry, you look GREAT! Our baby bellies are lookin about the same size, my little man is just sticking straight out though, sticking his little rear end up into my rib cage… :)
Usha says
OMG what an awesome April Fools’ video!! You guys did not disappoint!! Has John ever done a tutorial on how to record & edit the audio for clips like these? Or if it’s a fairly easy process can you share the deets here please!! Thanks so much!
YoungHouseLove says
He would have so much fun doing a post like that.
xo
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Kristin F says
Dang it! Every year! You get me EVERY.YEAR.
Awesome rappin’ skilz though, $herdog.
bridget b. says
that was hilarious. love your sense of humor.
Browne says
This was the best thing I have seen in my entire life.
Carla says
You big dummies, you totally got me!
And I was expecting an April Fool’s prank from you!!
I thought with yesterday’s sour grape comments (including mine), you were trying to have some fun to lighten things up. Then Sherry and her belly popped into the frame and WHOOSH!!
Your kids are growing up with such an awesome family.
amberflora says
EVERY SINGLE YEAR! LOL you guys get me every single year :) but in a good way! love your site!
Amie says
Co-workers stared strangely at me as I emerged from my breast pumping closet. I cannot stop laughing!!!!! I think it’s really the gif at the end. I may have watched that for a solid 5 minutes.
Christy says
Fooled me! And now I totally want to use the clip of Sherry backwards-walking through your foyer as my work screen saver. It would be LEGEN…dary.
Bailey says
Love you guys :) Happy April 1!
Jolene says
hahaha! Foiled (fooled?) again!!! I’m thinking, well this is an odd challenge and where are they finding the time to fit this in?! But I watch it dutifully unawares! You guys are awesome – I was cry laughing through the whole thing!
Rachel K says
I was expecting a prank but the title of the post was so innocuous I was all like “Maybe they decided not to do April Fools this year?”
You are a beautiful pregnant lady, Sherry!! :)
Hannah says
Totally fell for it! Nice job Petersiiiiiiks! $herdog you rock it. Was waiting to see what the heck John was going to do with the mayo! Can’t wait to ‘meet’ your baby boy :)
Carla says
We bought our home in October and just fooled our entire family into thinking we’ve just put it up for sale and bought a sheep farm in rural Scotland.
I stayed up late using a photo editing program to customize a real estate sign and put it in our front yard. Then I included a photo of a charming stone cottage with sheep.
This was our first ever April Fool’s prank. The email I wrote was pretty funny but also just enough believable, considering my past adventures and quirky nature.
:o))