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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

My Pinterest Project and an ER Visit

Well, my Pinterest Challenge piece was SUPPOSED to go up yesterday afternoon. I was putting the final touches on it as my husband and son wrestled in a nearby room when I heard a scream. Not TOO unusual and I usually don't worry... until I heard my husband's reaction.

Uh oh, he said. And we spent the rest of the day in the Emergency Room. Charming nurses and entertaining patients. More details to come later this week on the blog. Important thing is - everyone is ok.

So forgive me for being a day late in posting my project. Hopefully you were able to check out all the other Pinhead's projects as well as our Guest Pinhead amazing wall art using Christmas lights and canvas. Beautiful.

For this round of the Challenge, I wanted to involve my children. It was a particularly cranky day and I was in desperate need of a fun, cool, TIME CONSUMING activity that would be quick to make. I remembered pinning something called "Moon Sand" awhile back that had two simple ingredients. Flour and Baby Oil.

I had both!

So we went to town...

The ingredients were simple: 4 cups of flour and 1/2 baby oil. Mixed together to create this amazingly smooth play-dough like substance that held it's shape easily {and smelled like a fresh, clean baby}.

Felt Headband by our Pinterest Challenge Sponsor KIS Creationz!

I tried to mix food coloring in with it - to no avail. Don't try it. But the kids had fun anyway - especially when I introduced the straws.

It was a blissful 25 minutes of entertainment for the kids {with only minor quarrels} and a great photo-op for me! {Sometimes, when we are having a bad day, I just pull the camera out and hide behind the lens. It seriously helps.}

Thanks Moon Sand and whoever was the original inventor of you!

Don't forget to link up any of your Pinterest inspired projects! You have until Sunday at midnight. The winner will be announced on Tuesday! Check out the Pinterest Challenge blog to see the prize package!

Monday, May 7, 2012

Pinterest Challenge May Edition!

Today the newest round of The Pinterest Challenge begins! I'm so excited to see what you've been getting off your Pinterest boards and into your life this month.

The Pinterest Challenge is all about actually DOING the ideas, crafts, recipes, and inspirations that we pin! In fact, I've dedicated a whole board to this!

We, the Pinheads of the United Internet, have been busy, too.

Later today, we will all be posting tutorials for our Pinterest Projects! Be sure to stop by each blog and say hi!

Our Guest Pinhead: Michele from The Scrap Shoppe
Amanda from Ninth Street Notions
Kara from Happy Go Lucky
Chrissy from Boerman Ramblings
Ashlee from I'm Topsy Turvy
Rebecca from Better Life Bags

But we also want to see what you've been making! So, link up your Pinterest Inspired pieces below. There is a serious prize package at stake for the winner (chosen by Michele - our Guest Pinhead).

Amanda Lynn Designs, Simply Created, KIS Creationz

When you link up, just remember a few guidelines:

Enter the URL of your project post, NOT your homepage.
All projects should be Pinterest-inspired and include a link to the original source or pin.
You can enter up to three completed projects, as long as they haven't been linked up before.
Include a link to the Pinterest Challenge button, so others can join the fun!

(If you don't have a blog, don't worry. You can still enter. E-mail a Pinhead with a picture and description of what you've done.)

If you come back here and find your post has been deleted, make sure you've followed the above rules, adjust your post, and re-link!

The grand prize winner will be chosen by our Guest Pinhead, Michele. Each of us Pinheads will choose our favorites, too. They will be featured next week. Follow along at the official blog or on Facebook to see some of YOUR highlighted projects during the week. The linky party will remain open until Sunday.