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Bower Build-Off Project Reveals & VOTING

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Voting day is here people!  You get to decide who is the winner (me me me!!!) and who is the first Bower build off loser (ok…there is a 50/50 chance this is also me).

Bower Build Off

What is a Bower Build Off?  So glad you asked.

I have a very short video that you can watch and hear all about it.  Also, be prepared for the word ‘parameter’.  Click here to watch.  Or if you just want to see a cute baby.

So our rules are simple this time….create something with one of these old thread spools.  And it has to take only an hour.  Also…I’d like to say right now before you see the projects that Jeremy cheated.  Also…Jer tried to play dirty and foil my plans.  Also…I started my project only to discover that my hoard of materials failed me so I technically should be disqualified.  Also…Jeremy made me say that.  publicly.  And he cheated.  More on that when we share our projects how-tos.

Bower Build Off

Speaking of projects….

without further ado…

introducing….

it’s my greatest honor to present to you….

PROJECT #1

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and PROJECT #2

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Now it’s up to you to tell us who had the best idea!  And keep in mind that Jeremy cheated 🙂  Also I love you and we are best friends.

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  1. I voted but I’m not telling! Just had to say how impressed I am with what substantial projects you came up with. I was expecting, I dunno, a ribbon organiser or something.

  6. Ooooh, I like them both. I wish I could give 2 votes- Project 2 definitely had the most creative use of the spools, but project 1 is the most impressive as far as being labor intensive (and more bang or your buck).

  8. I saw the bench and LOVED it. And wondered how it could get better… Then I saw the lamps and was torn. They’re both great but those spools look like they were MADE to be lamps so that got my vote. The bench is awesome though.

  9. I absolutely love both projects! So creative! However, my vote is going with #2. I hope you post a tutorial because I NEED a pair of those.

  14. That was a really hard decision! Both projects rock – I totally didn’t expect either one. Congrats! Can’t wait to hear all the dirty details 🙂

  15. Oh Man! These are both awesome projects!!
    I’d be super intimidated to make something into a lamp and hope to get all the wires right… a tutorial on that one after the voting would be awesome.
    I also wish I had somewhere in my house that needed a bench, because I would totally do that! Though I’d have to make due without those Awesome Spools!

  17. Great job to the both of you! Both turned out to be awesome ideas and great execution! I agree with others that those spools were made to be lamps. But I love the bench too since I’m guessing making the bench cushion was technically part of the project too. Love that fabric. And I can only imagine the one of you making a bench cushion 😉

  18. DANG! I was not expecting either of these! Kudos to you both! I love the fabric on the bench (source?) and the lamps are so creative!

  21. What a great idea! Maybe I need to introduce this in my house to get my hubby interested in doing projects around the house!

    The bench is great and when I saw it I was like, Wow! That’s a great way to use those spools… However, when I saw the lamps I was like, OMG! I would have never thought of that… So the lamps get my vote 🙂

  24. Oh this is so hard!! I love them both, the bench is so cute and clever! But I am really attracted to the lamps 🙂 Sorry Katie…………………….. 🙂

  27. They both look amazing for different reasons! So in my book you both won, because I would totally use either of those pieces of decor.

  29. Oh, this is fun! I can’t wait to find out who did which project. And I love the instant gratification of being able to vote and see which project is leading.

  30. I voted for my favorite but I really love both projects and wanted to know, will we get a tutorial on both?

  31. I was inclined to think the lamps were Katie and the bench Jeremy but than I wondered if the person who built the project also styled it because if that’s the case I think Katie styled the bench…hmmm..both are nice!

  33. I love them both, but I think the lamps look more seamless than the bench…not in execution just that the spool seems better fit for a lamp…but I would totally get a bench like that for my entryway!

  34. You both win in that the lamps and bench are fantastic additions to your home! I hope you’ll love, enjoy and pass them down to your boys with the story, “Do you remember when Mommy & Daddy challenged each other to a project contest on the internet?”

  36. Katie, I love both of these ideas! I agree with previous comments that they are really impressive for 1 hour and a bunch of spools. 🙂

    I ended up picking the lamps though because I think it’s something that your readers will be able to recreate more successfully than the bench. I’m also not sure how much weight will be able to actually be supported by the spools (even if you secure them)… depending on the spools selected, you never know if they might fail under someone heavy. 😉 The lamps are really fun and demonstrate a great idea of making a lamp out of everyday things that you have around the house.

    Great job guys!

  37. I love both projects!

    More videos with you, Jeremy, and the kids please. You guys are adorable together! 🙂

  39. I am massively impressed with both! And how did these happen in an hour each?!? I need to up my game.

  40. Awesome ideas! Like them both and hope the vote ends up a tie. But as I don’t have enough space for the cute bench I’m looking more forward to the tutorial on the lamp. (I bought a thread spool when you announced the Bower Build Off so I could steal your great creative ideas.)

  42. Both are pretty awesome and your video is freakin funny + how cute are you two and little LJ. I love the Build-Off idea!

  46. I feel torn – both projects are stunning, but the lamps looked higher end while the bench is quirkier… Is that even a word? I give sleek points to the lamps and quirky points to the bench!

  47. My guess is lamps are Katie and bench is Jeremy. The lamp photos are way better quality and composition. The bench pic is crooked and Jeremy said he was only going to use his phone. Hmmm. Am I right? 😉 Lamps FTW.

  49. I’m so curious about how he cheated! I’m suspicious that if he’s the lamp builder then… maybe… the lamps don’t work? 😉

  50. K, both of these projects are awesome! And that video!?!? How did I miss that the first time around? That was the cutest! Loved this challenge. Can’t wait to see the next one 🙂

  51. Definitely loved both, especially the fabric on that bench! (swoon) But since this was all about the thread spools, I thought the lamp was perfect! Would look awesome in a cabin! You should sell them! I love the Bower Build-Off challenge and hope to see more! Can’t wait for the tutorials!

  53. I am guessing the bench was your project. If it were Jeremy’s it would look like it could hold an elephant. Am I right?

  54. LOVE this challenge! And that we don’t know who did what. Hope this will be a regular feature (quarterly?). Can’t wait to find out who did what. Both very good entries to the Build Off.

  55. Wow, I am diggin’ those lamps! I feel like they showcase the spools more…no offense to the bench maker, also a cool project, but the lamps win it for me 😀

  58. Just one question – did anyone weight-test the bench to make sure it will hold up to 4 year old madness?!

    (just kidding! kindofnotreally ;P)

    This is a really fun feature!! Excited to see the results and also what the next build-off will be!

  59. Those spools are much bigger than I thought from the original challenge post. I honestly couldn’t imagine what you’d make out of tiny spools. Now it’s making more sense.

    Nice job on both projects but I love those lamps. In fact, where can I find me some spools?

  60. Nothing better than- somewhere to sit and change shoes, or wait for someone (coming and going). With that said I could see (me) losing a toe on the knobs bottoms of that bench (or at least a toenail lol). Those lamps are totally up my side of the street. Would take them in a minute (so if the one that loses this bet and they pouts and throw them out—Let me know, I will trash hop right over). Great job to both of you, but please for the toe’s sake ….Take off the knobs and put little felt squares on the bottom…. Great projects!!!! In the words of our Granddaughter Do It Again Pop, Do It Again!!

  63. Love them both! I think the styling on the bench is what makes it — that said, I totally went with the lamps. 😉

  65. Lamps, hands-down! Love them. I want them. Kudos to the bench maker but the lamps are awesome.. “Everything is Awesome”..For those of you who have kids that have watched the Lego movie, you may be wanting to shoot darts at me right about now. Every time I hear the word awesome that song comes to mind and I want to shoot some darts myself.. I thought I’d spread that love around today. LOVE the lamps..

  67. Lamps lamp lamps! And I love them so let me know when you are ready to sell them…to me! 🙂

  70. I voted bench. I love them both, so I had to decide which I would rather have in my home. Also, how is the stability on those lamps? The narrow spool bottom and weight in the bulb and shade looks like it might topple easy.

  72. I’m calling it right now that the lamps are Jeremy and the bench is Katie!! They both look lovely, but we all know about Jeremy and his obsession with things being sturdy enough, I just don’t think he would make a bench for ppl to sit on with this skinny spools! Unless they’re sturdier in person than they look in the photos… but I think it would freak him out 😉

  73. I voted for the bench. I really like both, and would probably prefer the lamps in my house, but the bench looks significantly more difficult within the constraints.

  74. I am impressed with both. I chose the lamps, though; I would totally buy those! I have been looking for bedroom lamps, though, so I may be biased.

    The only thing I would change about the bench to make it equally as like-able for my taste is to take off the bottom discs that sit on the floor. Other than that, beautiful job as well!!!

  76. I like both projects, but I really love those lamps! What a fun challenge – you two are just so cute together. TFS!

  78. Love them both but I love the bench more! Also… The lamps are never shown on- just sayin’… So what if they aren’t actually lamps but instead just fake hahahaha

  81. A little off topic, but can you share your bedding source? I’m looking for something a) washable and b) with a forgiving stripe pattern and yours fits the bill.

  85. So fun! These are both awesome projects. Permission to feature a photo of the bench on our blog? (With credit and links back of course!) 🙂

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