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The winter edition of the Pinterest Challenge is finally here.  Just in the nick of time….seeing as we have less than two weeks left in winter officially.  Doh!

As I said before in a past video, I do like to procrastinate 🙂  And now you can imagine me talking with a British accent.

 

So if you are new to these parts, the Pinterest Challenge is really simple.  Basically you take something you pinned on Pinterest and try your hand at it.  either one.  or both.  preferably both hands if its crocheting.  (which I pronounce crotch-ett-ing….much to the dismay of my mother).  And in one week we will all come back here to share our glorious victory over Pinterest.  In other words, we will host a linky party and everyone can visit your blog or gallery and pour out lavish compliments on your accomplishment.

In true Pinterest Challenge form, Sherry and I chose two girls who we adore to co-host with us.   I am very pleased to introduce to you Cassie from Hi Sugarplum and Erin in from The Great Indoors.  They are gonna be rocking it out with us and I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!

I would absolutely love it if you joined us too!  Here’s some general tips to help ya when you reveal your final projects:

  • The project inspiration needs also to be linked up to…but not only to the pinterest item – but also to the original source (whether that be a store like Pottery Barn or a blog or a website) Let’s make sure to give credit where credit is due, y’all!
  • Remember that no project is too small or too big.
  • Projects have no limits….cooking, sewing, crafting, DIY, home stuff, those homemade nipple tassels you’ve been eyeing….anything goes 🙂
  • If you want to post about your own Pinterest Challenge projects on your own blog – it would be super nice to have you include the Pinterest Challenge Banner and link back to our project posts too!  This would give us a chance to meet new friends and become one big happy internet family 🙂
  • Oh and Pinterest doesn’t know about this challenge (or endorse, sponsor, etc.) – if we died, there would be no Pinterest staff bringing potato salad to our funeral.  Just sayin.

Are you in?  I sure hope so….

oh and because I like to do something wild and crazy everytime we announce this bad-to-the-bone challenge…(and because I have yet to pick a project so I have no inspiration pics for ya yet)…I crafted via photoshop a little piece about why DIY is like playing the game of Survivor….with the help of some random Sherry and Katie photos….

Yes, at first, I feel lost taking on DIY stuff.  It’s daunting.  And scary.  and I have no idea what I’m doing or where I’m going with a project….

So I procrastinate.

You know that about me already.

And then comes the time where my deadline is looming and I’ve run outta time.

But I’ve learned from the best that patience and focus can help with any task.  Strong forearms help too 🙂

DIYing takes focus and strength…I mean, holding a paintbrush totally builds thumb muscles….

but with a little focus, one cool hat,

and realizing that you are gonna make some embarrassing mistakes along the way,

You can end up victorious….

and share your celebration with loved ones.

Don’t you agree?!

Are you in?

Are you headed to Pinterest pronto?  What are you all gonna tackle?!

(slightly doctored images from CBS.com – and all you pervs out there that think you can see my breasts when I have the longhorn painted on my chest.  well, you are wrong.  those are way bigger than my boobs…and my chest hair is darker.)

 

p.s.  My mom asked me why I asked y’all to vote for me in the Homies.  I gave her the real deal…I am beggin for validation votes.  I know it might seem silly to most people…but I’ve been “working” on this blog for four years…and like most bloggers out there, I haven’t won any award, or been in a magazine, or even been featured on Apartment Therapy….and you know that feeling of just fitting in?  being cool enough?  or stylish enough?  Yeah.  I’ll never get that….BUT I do have you guys.  And you guys rock my world.  and you are like me – fun loving, excited about life and doing the best you can with what’s in your bank account….so getting a vote from you is like a high-five from a friend.  Plus, I wanna print it out and put it in my laundry room for when the stench from the cloth diapers is just too much to bear 🙂  So to all you who already voted…thank you.  Imagine my arms coming through your computer screen right now and giving you a very awkward hug with my painted boobies.

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  3. Katie, I knew it– you’re making yourself some nipple tassels. That really rachets up the whole Pinterest challenge on my side of things….

    Seriously, though, can’t wait to see what you make! 🙂

  7. Great sense of humor with the Survivor pics. Love it! So what project will you be tackling? Or is that a secret? 😉

  8. Yay!! I’ll have to get busy this weekend because I love a Pinterest Challenge!

    P.S. I voted for you in both categories today. Fingers crossed for you!

  9. Haven’t quite figured out Pintrest yet—which is probably a good thing. But, I am shamelessly “pinning” you, and Bower Power, on my blog.

    Looking forward to “getting to know you” better, and reading your blog. Thanks for the laughs—and insights.

  10. I’m a new subscriber and it’s early, early, here on the west coast and you’ve given me my first giggles of the day! I thank you. I think I love you … small boobies and chest hair be darned!

    I’m off to vote for you in the Homies … not because I’m that familiar with your blog … newbie here {remember}, but because I love your sassy style and wit and I want you to have that piece of paper hanging up in your laundry room.

    Oh yeah … and I want the ackward hug 😉

    I’m off to the Homies, then Pinterest!

    Smiles,
    Lesli @ BeautifullyCoastal.com

    P.S. Your “Subscribe to this comment feed via RSS” button isn’t working. It just takes me to a page of coding.

  11. So excited for the next challenge!!!

    I love the excuse to make something homemade that isn’t food (my usual blog topic of choice).

    Time to get crafty! 🙂

    PS-Congrats on your nominations! Good luck. 🙂

  13. Seriously thought those photos were real at first and thought “wow they are really tan, did Katie go to Hawaii too?” You have some mad PhotoShop skillz!

  14. Crossing my fingers you win a Homie (and I voted). I’m sure I can speak for others when I say that we love your blog because not only do you have great design/diy projects, but it’s just so darn real! I love hearing about Will and Jeremy, and bacon, and your hottie brother!

  16. Oh my gawd! You kill it, gurl. You KILL it! Your Photoshop (right?) skillz are insane! I love the pics. I admit, I’m so gullible I stopped at the first one and went, “Sherry wore that?” before I caught myself. You do brighten a boring day. I voted for your butt, I had to even register to do it! So, WIN something, already. If it makes you feel good, win! You should know though, that you don’t have to win to get our love, right? Also, after you win, you can’t win again? Which stinks! : #

  17. Hey Katie… I never usually vote for anything, but I LOVE LOVE your blog. Thanks for keeping it real and not worrying about being the biggest blog on the block. You are one of my favorite blog reads and deserve this award!
    ~Kelly

  18. Oh you do have some mad Photoshop skillz Katie – well done and thanks for the morning giggle!
    🙂

  21. Hi!Looking foward for your Pinterest Challenge!!!
    I am from Greece and although i don’t register in out-of- my-country sites… i just did…!To vote for you of course!!!
    You are wonderfully crazy and a winner to me!!Good luck!!

  23. I really have nothing of value to add other than the fact that your “painted boobies” comment made me snort and giggle. Loudly. In the middle of the Training class that I’m facilitating while a guest speaker was speaking. Lovely!

    BTW: voted for you in the Homies. Hope you win!!

  25. Oh man…these Survivor photos are the best. And kudos to you for not using the two naked girls eating the peanut butter one…gotta keep it classy 🙂

    So excited for this! I’m not super crafty, but I’m going to go for it anyways. Despite the fact that there’s a pretty good chance I’ll get voted off the Pinterest Island for creating something that looks like a second grader’s paper mache art project gone horribly, horribly wrong.

  26. Katie–I LOVE your blog! I know exactly how you feel about fitting in : ) I’m actually in the process of working through that too and you should know that you are loved by so many people. Your blog is such a shot of life, humor, and beauty and you’re doing a wonderful job. Keep going! : )

  28. I voted for you in the Homies! Thanks for all the work you do to make the blog! I sure enjoy it! My pintrest project should be to actually sit down and figure out pintrest. Ugh. I have an account and have pinned stuff… I even tried to figure out how to put a pin on my browser page. But I don’t feel I have a good grasp of what pintrest could really do for me. I’ve been too busy having a baby and now taking care of her, that I need to sit down and figure it all out. Thanks again for blogging, Katie. 🙂

  29. I don’t blog (only addicted to reading blogs!) so I’m not sure Ill be able to link back to my pinterest challenge. I have been waiting for you to do the winter edition though because after you did the fall one I thought ‘you know…shes right. Why keep pinning if ‘Im not DOING!’ So hopefully there are other no-bloggers who can tell me how to get my own challenges pictures on here for you all to see 🙂
    And KB I hope LittleDebbie wasn’t giving you grief for asking us to vote! Honestly if you hadn’t asked on here I wouldn’t have even known that there was that type of contest going on! And I definitely think you need to get validation AND kudos for the wonderful job you do. You’re my daily comic relief…and I think after 4 years its high time you get a little virtual pat on the back from your interweb peeps!!!
    XOXO Lynn

  30. ummm…Are you forgetting that you were on Nate Burkus!!!!! I think that counts for something silly!

  32. Aww… tell your Mom it’s OK! Heck – I have my own little blog list I hit everyday and all but one of them were asking for votes. You have to blow your own horn in business…. it just is what it is. You got votes from this reader!

  34. I was wondering when it was as well. Is there a specific day we should link up? I read both yours and Sherry’s post and couldn’t find any info!

  36. The day we post our projects (next Wednesday) is the day that the linky party will happen! If it helps, you can complete your project prior to that day!
    xo – kb

  37. Yes – that’s true…I guess I felt like only one person at Nate Burkus show had to like my nursery – this means way more to me since it means my readers are taking the time outta their busy schedule to give me some love.
    xo – kb

  38. Aww thank you Lynn…dear old mom was just reminding me to do it for the right reasons and not be obsessive about it (yeah, I tend to go OCD).
    xo – kb

  39. If you figure all that out – you let me know what you learned! I feel like I need help too!
    xo – kb
    p.s. thanks for the vote – consider me virtually squeezing ya!

  40. Aww thanks – I think your description of me as being “wonderfully crazy” is the nicest thing ever 🙂
    xo – kb
    p.s. thanks so much for your vote!

  41. Thanks so much Kelly – it means so much to me that you love the blog – I kinda dig it too 🙂
    xo – kb

  44. I’m gonna make something this weekend too! My first time participating but I have extra excitement this time around because you guys are featuring my friend Erin! Was PSYCHED to see her on you and Sherry’s pages this morning!

    Love reading your blog, Katie! You keep it real and it’s always fun to read.

  45. Hi Katie!
    Your blog quickly became one of my favourite daily reads!
    Hope you win at least one category, you so deserve it!

  46. Thanks for letting me know – I guess I’ll have to fix that!
    xo – kb
    p.s. thanks so much for your west coast love 🙂

  47. Oh it’s not a secret — it’s just not decided yet! I have so much to do and it’s tough to narrow it down!
    xo – kb

  50. I have so many ideas of things I’ve seen on there – everything from window treatments to light fixtures! I just gotta narrow it down!
    xo – kb

  53. OH MY GOSH. Those Survivor pics are the best thing ever. I think even my husband has a crush on Jeff Probst. And it’s on tonight! Wooooo!

    PS: Voted for BOWER POWER in the Homies!! Your blog is hilarious, and stylish, and I’d love to see you win.

  54. Double voted for you today. Your my fav! 😉

    I’ve been Pinterest challenging myself to death lately (anything I can do take my mind of all the pregnant people walking around that I’m trying desperately not to be jealous of) and I’ve no where to put them. As much as you want to feel part of the in crowd….I’m too scared to even come to school. Hopefully one day I’ll get the guts to start the blog my husband and friends keep telling me to and join the party….and the pinterest show-offs :). Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

  55. but you WERE on the nate berkus show! and he DID say you had a good sense of scale!

    comeon, katie b! give yourself some credit!

  56. I have been reading your blog for about 6 months now but have never posted! I LOVE your style, honesty and commitment to “keeping it real” 🙂

    You have my vote and hopefully through this you can see how loved you really are!

  57. Oh Katie…I must say-I have a hutch/buffet similar to that and it is just waiting for a make-over! This is FANTASTIC! I just had a wee lil man (he is 6 weeks) and I am finding it impossible to do any DIY stuff…Any tips? I seem to recall you were able to still complete things when Will was really wee. Ok…so, I have another Q…would you do a break down of what you did to transform this beauty? puleeeze? (ok I know begging isnt that glamorous, but, I’ll send you some bacon?)

    xoxo
    Becky 🙂

  59. Voted for ya Katie! From the first day I read your blog, I was hooked. More people need to know. Us Bower Power fans have to represent 😉 Best of luck!

  60. I voted! I wouldn’t have even known about it if you hadn’t asked for votes…so I’m glad you did!

  61. The ears in the second survivor photo are my absolute favorite. Keep up the creative photoshop.

  62. This made me laugh right out loud (okay, I will be honest, I laughed so hard a little Diet Mt. Dew came out of my nose). The hubby thought the fumes from our kitchen remodel had officially gotten me 🙂

    If I could vote a MILLION times for your blog for the Homies, I would.

  64. You and Sherry need to host a Pinterest Fail party. I’ve had more than a few of those. I’ll be linking up with a success though next week!

  65. I’d LOVE to participate, but with two sick baby boys I’m not sure I can. But I had to leave a comment to tell you how much I love your blog and your sense of humor. You are the funniest person I wish I knew! 🙂 And I’m totally heading over to vote for you– even though I normally don’t vote for things like this because I’ve been blogging for 4 years too and haven’t won any awards, so I get it! BUT I just adore you, your blog, and most of all your sense of humor.

  66. Oooh…this sounds like fun. I’m so in! Love your blog. And I must say you are totally rocking that bandana miniskirt in the last pic, LOL.

  67. You get it! It’s weird for me to just be up for this award and by golly I ain’t afraid to beg! Thanks so much Erin!
    xo – kb

  70. I know! I do remember that…and remind Jeremy quite often. It’s weird though…one is like getting an award from a teacher and one is getting an award from your peers….I want the sash not the gold star! I blame being homeschooled for my incessant desire to feel like a cool kid 🙂
    xo – kb

  71. yeah, um, you are in that time period where I didn’t do ANYTHING. All I can say is good luck and try to stick to ten minute projects 🙂 And I did the painting info post here!
    Good luck Mommy!
    xo – kb

  74. Ahhh! Oh my gosh!!!! The video would not work on my iPhone or the HP Pad, so then I had to get out of bed, climb downstairs in the dark, to our office to watch. I just KNEW it had to be good baby news! Thank you SO MUCH for making a VLOG to announce this with us. It made me cry and laugh right alongside you. I would have anyway, with a blog post because I love your writing but to see you and the raw emotion was PRICELESS!!!!

    I have been praying every night for this for you guys and now I will continue to pray for you, a healthy baby, the pregnancy…all through delivery. I am so beyond excited for you guys. I know this is something that was so near and dear to both of you and you are amazing parents. I can’t wait to see the journey you have as a family of four now. 🙂 God bless and I LOVE your blog. I am not into design or anything but I love you, your family, and your writing and photography so much! 🙂 Thanks for putting so much of yourself into this blog! 🙂

  75. Sorry, in my excitement, I clicked the wrong link..this was clearly supposed to be in your pregnancy news post. Gah, I’m such a nerd!!!

  76. Remember that one time you were on Nate Berkus? Girl, you are so famous you make my teeth sweat just writing this comment 😉 you of course got my vote. Also, nice man boobs. Is it weird that I just said boobs to you and you don’t even know me? I have no shame.

  77. What?! You are pregnant?! I just read one of the other comments. I’ve obviously missed this! So excited for you and have been praying for you all! Now off to figure out how I missed this!

  79. WOOHOO!! I’ve been waiting for the winter edition…now I need to get cracking on a project…

    And, the video is loading on my computer now…because that’s how it goes around here…but if it’s a baby announcement CONGRATS!!!

    And, of course, I’ve voted for you…in both AT categories!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

  80. Yay! You’re preggers?!?!?! I’m so happy and excited for you guys =) I feel like I’ve been on the emotional roller coaster with you…through home blogs to your very true and raw family posts. Through your blog I have gained the confidence to accomplish things I never thought I’d have the courage to try. You are an amazing person, wife and mother. You deserve all the blessings that have come into your life. Prayers continue to come your way <3

  81. I voted for you in both catagories, KB! You deserve to win! LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! AND you! 🙂

  83. Lol…this was also supposed to be on your pregnancy post *forehead slap*
    ‘Grats again!

  84. first of all CONGRATULATIONS! that is amazing news! can’t wait for the journey! we feel blessed to have u in our life to keep us laughing …. so thank you!!!
    and as a huge survivor fan thank u for that … that was hysterical!!! loved it feel good and enjoy every moment

  85. So excited to take part again! I love the idea of finishing up a project that NEEDS to get done and I have a really good one in mind! Can’t wait to share.

  87. I love the Pinterest Challenge! I came over from Young House Love, and I’m so glad you are putting on another challenge, I’m totally in! Can you tell me when is it “due”? 🙂

  88. We are presenting ours tomorrow morning at 10am! It would be great if you blogged about yours before that 🙂
    xo – kb

  89. Love the challenge! Now actually something with all the things (well, not ALL the things, fortunately) I pinned!
    This is my inspiration: http://pinterest.com/pin/279012139384443867/
    I love the cable-pattern, but didn’t need another scarf. But I wanted a new pillow for on the couch, so I adjusted the pattern a bit and made this last weekend: http://pinterest.com/pin/279012139384445196/
    It was a quick thing to make, as I used bulky yarn and a big hook (7mm), so 2 evenings and an hour to sew it on the cover, and done!

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