Doug Larson once said “Some of the greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible”.
Uhhhh, are you talkin’ to me? Like directly at me, with a harsh glare and aggressive pointy finger?
That’s ok, I’m not in denial. I know I’m not the brightest bulb in this chandelier of life. But I sure do try hard.
So, when I got an email from Karianne at Thistlewood Farm and Kelly from Eclectically Vintage (yes, the same Kelly who featured my personalized map dresser – Thanks again Kelly!) telling me about their great idea I was all in! Picture me sliding my whole stack o’ chips to black. 🙂
I didn’t even know about this Doug Larson guy quote until Karianne mentioned it, but man, is it true or what? When she came across it she got to thinking, what was her impossible? What did she truly believe she couldn’t do? Then, what did some of her blog friends feel was impossible? THEN, what if we all decided we were wrong?
“Imagine the Impossibilities”.
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As soon as I read the idea I got to thinkin’, what, if I were smart enough to know better, would be impossible?
A gallery wall with only one screw hole in the wall? WHAT?!? That’s totally impossible. Isn’t it?
Well, we’re about to find out.
How many screws do you think went into these walls?
See, Karianne and Kelly came up with this awesome idea to challenge ourselves to a little Imagine the Impossible project. They invited a few of their best blogger buddies and we invite all of YOU to take the challenge. The Imagine the Impossibilities Challenge.
What would you try if you had no boundries? What ideas do you have floating around that you (or others) think are just nuts? What do you really just want to try even though a big part of you thinks it’s just not going to work? (Uhhh, can you say gallery wall with one screw hole in the wall?)
It could be anything people! Skydiving, mountain climbing, creative writing, closet organizing, gourmet cooking (or homemade bread making as Karianne will be trying). Is it lamp painting, table decorating, long distance running, kayaking? Your impossible is just that, YOURS! There’s no too big or small, right or wrong. What limitations have you set for yourself that you might, just maybe, be able to talk yourself out of?
Oh, just Imagine the Impossibilities!
In addition to myself, here is the cast of characters. Just click on their blog name to jump over to their site and check out some of the awesome stuff they have done already and learn more about their impossibles.
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Kari – Thistlewood Farm. Cooking is not her thing, but homemade bread is her challenge.
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Kelly – Eclectically Vintage. For all of you with basements that become black holes filled who knows what, she is going to be purging and organizing 16 years stuff. We might need to send her husband down if she doesn’t resurface before the end of the month.
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Linda – It All Started With Paint. Painting a vaulted ceiling definitely sounds impossible to me. Yikes!
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Stacey – A Sort of Fairy Tale. For someone who has hovered at the pillow case stage of sewing she will be attempting to sew a purse. I didn’t even know peope do that.
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Andrea – The Cottage Market. She is going to be organizing her craft room. I wonder if she could use any tips from here. Oh, wait, she said craft room, not craft bookcase. My bad. 😉
Update : You can follow the one screw gallery wall experiment here and here and see the reveal here.
Our self imposed deadline is January 31st and we will all be posting weekly updates between now and then so check back often to follow the “I Might Be Screwed (Just Once), A Gallery Wall Experiement”.
All of our efforts, AND YOURS, will culminate in 6 separate link parties on January 31st, one on each of our blogs. I personally, cannot wait to check out all of the links and pick a few favs to feature!
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Here’s how to join!
- Comment here with your personal impossible
- Grab our cool button (Thanks Andrea!) and get your best bloggy buddies involved
- Check back in on our progress, my update posts will be on Mondays (Jan 16, 23, 30) and I’d love comments about your progress along the way.
- Join our Link Party on January 31st. We will all post the outcome of our impossible and I can’t wait to see yours!
Let’s do this! Tackle the demons. Dream the big dreams. Move mountains.
What is your Impossible?
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marilyn
/ January 9, 2012May I use the same challenge that I am doing for lovelycraftyhome.com party (get your crap together party)? I am trying to overhaul my woman cave/craft area.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012YES! That’s a great idea Marilyn. I’m so glad you’re participating!
thistlewoodfarm
/ January 9, 2012I love, love, love this post! Absolutely FABULOUS idea!!!!!!!! I am committing to you that I will bake homemade bread! Terrifying! But if I have you and my blogger support group I know that I will do it! Thanks karah (with an h) for all your inspiration!
blessings,
karianne
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012Awesome Karianne! We can all do it together, what a fun month this will be!
Catrin
/ January 9, 2012Ok, I love this idea. Thanks for telling me via Email to stop by today and read this. My mind is all, but racing right now. I’ve had some pretty good ideas, but I am not ready yet to set my heart on one of them, but I will come back and tell you what I’ll think it will be.
Greetings from Germany
Catrin
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012Yay Catrin! I’m sure you’ll think of something great, I’m so glad you’re participating!
Catrin
/ January 9, 2012Karah,
I found the perfect thing…
I don’t have a picture of myself on my Blog, part of that unbelievable faux pas is, that I think I might not be able to actually find a picture that I really like. I’ve been procrastinating this. I really would like to have a picture of myself on my blog. I even read on a “How to improve your blog”-Tutorial, that having a picture of yourself is an important thing, that way readers can relate to you easier.
So… this is what I am going to do, I am going to link up a picture of myself… possibly, maybe, I’m sure… haha… I really don’t like pictures of me…. But I am going to make the impossible happen
Greetings from Germany
Catrin
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012Catrin – This is the perfect idea. I’m so happy this challenge will also help you make your blog better. I can’t wait to see it!
ElisabethAndree
/ January 9, 2012Hello Karah,
Thank you for stopping by my blog and for telling me to stop by today and read this. I do like the idea, but I am so busy with too many things, like the crochet contest next week. But maybe I will come back and… you never know.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012Thank you so much for coming by, it would be great if you decided to participate!
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage
/ January 9, 2012Karah,
This is certainly a challenge! One screw (you may be screwed)! No, I know you can do it and can’t wait to see how!
My task has me shaking in my boots – purging and organizing 16 years worth of “stuff” (this from someone in the very early stages of hoarding)!
Let’s keep our fingers crossed.
Kelly
Sara Deyarmin
/ January 9, 2012This is Sara from GalsandWine… I took the “Impossible” challenge into account while writing up some long term resoultions/impossibilties for myself throughout the New Year! I love that everyone participating is setting up some really specific goals for themselves. I think that’s the most important part any time we take on a challenge–to keep it focused and attainable, and to just work on improving ourselves little ways at a time.
Check out my post here: http://galsandwine.blogspot.com/2012/01/saras-10-mini-resolutions-for-2012.html and if you think it fits Karah, be sure to link us up to the challenge!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012This is great Sara! I totally agree, take on what makes most sense for you personally. I’m so glad you’re participating!
Jody
/ January 9, 2012Ok! So I think I’m in. I know that doesn’t sound very confident, but I’ll work on that! We have been working on repainting our kitchen cabinets since September and we’re only about half done. My impossible dream is to finish this sucker by your deadline. So thanks for the motivation! Wish me luck!
Jody
/ January 9, 2012I just got done blogging about what I’m going to do. Here’s the link:
http://homeyhomedesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/challenge-has-been-set-forth-karah-at.html
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012I love that you’re participating Jody! Your post is great!
Linda @ it all started with paint
/ January 9, 2012Okay. Thanks for the literal … and highly audible …LAUGH OUT LOUD! The name of your challenge name is genius!
andrea cammarata
/ January 9, 2012this is something i want to see!!!! 1 screw!!!! how incredible is that!!!! can’t wait for the review…sending supportive hugs your way : )
Uniquely Yours or Mine
/ January 9, 2012Hmm.. I’m going to have to think about this one… I’m not sure if I’m ready to push myself to the limits yet (and be “judged”) that sounds very chicken like.. but I’m so new at this!! Thanks for commenting on my blog and I’m so jealous you are living in the Carribean.. lucky girl!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012You can do it! Hopefully you can use this challenge as the inspiration you need to take one more step forward in this journey. Only positive reinforment here, no judgement. Think about it, I’d love to have you participate!
Piper
/ January 9, 2012Ha!! I think I am going to have to adopt the name of this challenge. I have NEVER been very crafty and most ideas look tooo daunting for me…… and looking back in less than a year after I began blog stalking, I have made canvas pix for an entrance wall, made a gallery wall, some washer necklaces, handmade cards, and what I am the most proud of~ I taught myself to knit a ruffle scarf with a YouTube video!!! Oh yeah… and started a blog!!! So none of my stuff is actually on my blog…maybe one day I can get around to it…. and I am almost finished re-purposing a $5 piece of junk nightstand…. maybe I am a bit crafty or just a plain ol’ copy cat!! Lovin’ blogworld!!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012I love that! You’re inner crafter has surfaced. What great projects you’ve done. It’d be so fun to have you participate in the challenge!
Anita @ Cedar Hill
/ January 9, 2012Great idea, I have a project, but don’t think the 31st is realistic for it, so I may have to join this party on the next go round.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012Thanks for the comment Anita! I would say even if you make progress on your impossible that is step in the right direction. Good luck with it!
Emily
/ January 9, 2012Wow, what an inspiring project! I’m so impressed! I knew instantly what my project would be because I’ve been thinking about it for 6 months: make my daughter a dress to wear to her 1st bday. Problem is, I don’t sew and learning to sew was 2011’s resolutions. Ooops. Yesterday my hubby got my sewing machine (a gift from my mom 5 years ago– still in the box) down from the attic. SOOO, maybe, just maybe, I’ll take your challenge! I have such a busy month, but I’m going to definitely think about it! 🙂
Thanks for the invite! I’m intrigued to hear your personal progress. I’m now following by email so I don’t miss a single update!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012Oh my gosh, that is too funny about the sewing machine. I can’t wait to see your dress, that is such a great idea for this challenge! Thanks for following, I’m all connected you too through gfc, fb and pinterest. And now, I feel like a stalker! 🙂
Diane
/ January 9, 2012Thank you for the invitation, I will certainly link up. I have way to many projects but I am going to think about the one that I have been putting off. One is writing…so I will stop procrastinating and get it done!! Thanks for the push. Di@Cottage-wishes.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012This is great Diane! I’m so happy you’re participating! Happy writing!
mindie
/ January 9, 2012Sounds like a great linky idea. Right now we are tackling our kitchen remodel, and well I want to cry, my house is a mess. Thanks for your sweet comment on my recipe at Bacon Time.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012Oh, I can only imagine, I can’t wait to see the finished kitchen. I’m your newest follower!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
/ January 9, 2012I’ve never used a sewing machine before, so it’d be impossible for me to make pillows or curtains. Looks like I found my challenge, I’ll be posting about this tomorrow!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012Awesome Ashley! I’m so glad you’re participating. You can do it! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!
Kari
/ January 9, 2012Love this idea!! I just liked ya on FB and am following you on Pinterest now! 🙂
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012Thanks Kari! I am following you back, I have a thing for barns, your barn board on Pinterest is awesome!!
"Gabriella Daisy"
/ January 9, 2012I’m believing in the impossible. Here’s mine: I just opened a new paper company called “Gabriella Daisy” on January 1st of this year and created a new Facebook page, too. I’m working to get products up and out and I’m believing that this “impossible” dream will CERTAINLY come true. Why? Because with God ALL things ARE possible…that’s my explanation for believing in the impossible. I guess that’s just FAITH. BTW: I need new Facebook family members. Thanks! Now let’s do the impossible
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012Thank you so much for participating Gasbriella! I truly believe your impossible is possible. I am your newest facebook fan!
Shannah @ Just Us Four
/ January 9, 2012This is such a great idea! I am so glad you came over and told me about it. I think my challenge would have to be sewing curtains for my bedroom (or any room). The sewing machine and I are definitely not on regular speaking terms (I usually get my mother in law or drycleaner to sew buttons on) so the idea of sewing drapery for my house certainly seems impossible.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 9, 2012Ohhh, Shannah, what a great idea. Good luck with your curtains, I can’t wait to see how they turn out. I’m so happy you’re participating!
Jessica McCowan-Martin
/ January 10, 2012Thanks for stopping by my blog and inviting me to join the challenge. I am in! I already planned to organize my kitchen pantry and have been making a little progress, but your post inspires me to not only organize my pantry, but to make my pantry as beautiful as the images I have in my head, to create the kind if pantry that “other” people can create, not the kind of project I usually do. It’s scary because I am way better at visualizing and planning super cool home projects than I am at actually doing any of them. It will be fun and frightening all at the same time. Thanks for the great inspiration! What a way to kick start 2012!
~Jess @ makingoverthemartins.blogspot.com
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 10, 2012Oh, this is awesome Jess! I am so happy your are in and going to make the pantry of your dreams. I can’t wait to see how it comes out (so I can use some of your ideas). 🙂
Lorrie
/ January 10, 2012Fantastic post, great idea. I’ll have to think on this one and stop back and let you know. I’m now a follower
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 10, 2012Great Lorrie, thank you so much. I am following you as well, and sincerely hope that you join the challenge!
Drama Mama Lori
/ January 10, 2012Okay, you’re on! I love a good challenge! My husband used to say that if someone would just challenge me, I’d accomplish everything there is to accomplish, so thanks to you and your friends for this great idea!
Here’s my impossible, but it’s more of a scary-what-if-I-fail-and-everyone-knows-I’m-a-failure…. I want to open my own booth space and sell the furniture and home decor that I breath new life into. Yikes, just typing it out loud was a little scary!
Thanks! – L
Beth@A2Z
/ January 10, 2012Sounds like a fantastic way to kick off 2012!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 10, 2012Thanks! It would be so fun to have you participate Beth!
veronicahurly
/ January 10, 2012This is fabulous! Impossible (wink), but Fabulous! ;o)
I am definiteli in on this challenge. I’ll be posting baout it today on my blog “Pixels & Paperie” and will join you on reporting back on a weekly basis…. Thanks for the inspiration (read: kick in the butt!).
beberouge
/ January 10, 2012Oh this is so great, I’m not sure if I have an impossible I can complete in 1 month I am going to have a coffee and a think about this one tonight. xx
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 10, 2012You can do it! Hopefully the coffee helped you come up with something. Have fun with it! it would be great if you wanted to join!
veronicahurly
/ January 10, 2012My challenge is 3-fold:
* I too need to re-arrange my gallery wall.
* I need to tidy & re-decorate my srudio.
* I want to excercise (I’m not sporty – so this is the biggest challenge for me!)
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 10, 2012Veronica, I love your challenges. Quite ambitious to take all three items on, go for it. You can do it! I look forward to hearing about your progress!! Thanks so much for participating.
veronicahurly
/ January 10, 2012Thanks Karah – I know it might sound a bit ambitious, but I’m determined to at least make a ‘dent’ in each one of them LOL!
Kayla
/ January 10, 2012Alright, You did it. After reading this my immediate thoughts were (in order:)
“Great! I’ll finally print my wedding photos and start my wedding scrapbook (just in time for my anniversary…)”
“Ugh- no, I’m too busy and that’s just not possible.”
“Wait! That’s the point! OK- Wedding Scrapbook it is!!”
I’ll probably post about the project on saynotsweetanne.com as well. =D Thanks for the idea!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012I am sooo excited that you’re participating. This wedding scrapbook is such a great idea! Such fun!
pbgloria
/ January 10, 2012What a great idea and thanks for inviting me over. I will have to think about my “impossible” and will come back and let you know what it is. Wheels are turning!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 10, 2012Awesome! That’s the whole idea, get us all thinking and tackling those projects that sit in the back of our minds. I’m so glad you’re participating!
Dani
/ January 10, 2012I am IN!!!!! Thanks SO much for inviting me on my blog!!!! An idea I have been daydreaming about for the past week or so is creating a porch swing… completely out of free wood pallets!! I want to do the WHOLE thing from scratch. I have a special idea for every part of it, including the backboard and pillows….. Thanks you THANK YOU for inspiring me to actually do it!!!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 10, 2012AWESOME! I am so excited about your project, I have visions of making something similar as well. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!! So glad you’re participating!
Sherry
/ January 10, 2012I’m thinking…I’m thinking! Will get back to you on my impossible feat but we really want to do this! So count us in and I’ll let you know. Hopefully today but don’t hold your breath. I’m going to go back and see what everyone else is planning…maybe that will inspire. My great organization project seems impossible right now. Hmmm
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012Hahaha, not breath holding here, but so happy that this challenge has gotten your wheels turning. Oh organization!
Gwen@theboldabode
/ January 10, 2012OMG…I just built a porch swing out of pallets! How funny! I’ve got to paint it and get it hung, but THAT was one my impossibles last year…along with the Headboard I made out of a Reclaimed Truss… I don’t know if I’ve recovered from those yet…Honestly, right now, I’m working on moving from Blogger to a self-hosted blog on WordPress.org…that definitely seemed impossible to me at first, but it’s starting to look doable! This is an awesome challenge and I look forward to seeing all of the BOLD link-ups!!!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 10, 2012Wow, that is sooo cool. I need to check it out. And the headboard sounds awesome. I truly believe switching form blogger to wp feels impossible at times. Thank you for checking in and if you end up doing something this month it would be great to have you link up on the 31st!
Sherry
/ January 10, 2012Okay, it’s on! We are tackling our Great Purge and Organization Project of 2012! I already posted about it so I cannot take it back!!! Looking forward to seeing how all of these challenges play out. How many days do we have left? How many weekend days? LOL! Thanks for inviting me to join in. Let me know if there is anything else I need to do 🙂
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 10, 2012Awesome! I am so glad you’re participating! That organization project sounds like the perfect thing, I can’t wait to hear about your progress!! Thanks so much for joining!
Bmiche
/ January 10, 2012My personal impossible is to finally use the Family History Book I received as a gift from my husband, (5 years ago!) to start recording my family’s history.
Check out my post here: http://thebountyofmybookshelves.blogspot.com/2012/01/challenge-accepted.html
Peggy
/ January 11, 2012Karah, thanks for the comment on my blog and the invite to participate – I have one major diy demon yet to tackle and it scares me spitless……the dreaded slipcover. Yes, I am going to commit to slipcovering one of my two wingback chairs – who knows I might even go crazy and do both (who am I kidding?)…..thanks for the push and I will post about it this week.
Yeah! (giggling with nervous excitement – what have I done?)
Peggy
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012YOU CAN DO IT! What a perfect challenge project, I can’t wait to see them. Yep, I said them, I have faith both will get done…at least at some point. 🙂
Megan
/ January 11, 2012Thanks for the invitation! I might just take you up on this. I am absolutely petrified of attempting to sew a doll’s quilt for a doll cradle. You know the patchwork type ones? I’ve never done it and can’t get my head around how people actually do it. To be totally honest, I’m more terrified of sticking all the pins in my eyes after I get so frustrated and go off my nut!
But…. I will give it a bash.
Megan 🙂
http://www.megandmums.com
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012Megan – This is awesome, I can’t wait to follow your progress. This is something I would love to learn how to do so please post updates so I can follow along!
magicalhomes
/ January 11, 2012thank you so much for visiting my blog. i absolutely LOVE this idea. However, I’m still thinking what my challenge is going to be. But I soo want to participate. So I’m going to come back to you in a day or two with my impossible challenge..
dipika
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012Great Dipika! I’m glad it has the wheels turning for you and so happy you’re participating!
Lisa @ Lisa's Craft Blog
/ January 11, 2012Okay I’m in!! I found my impossible challenge!!
My hubby and I love meat and dairy products and we hardly eat whole grains, fruits or vegetables. We watched another documentary last night about the health benefits of a “whole food, plant-based diet” and we both agreed we wanted those benefits and were willing to make some changes to diet.
My impossible challenge is to revamp our household meals to a mostly “whole food, plant-based diet”. On occasion, I’ll feature yummy recipes that are part of this diet.
Thanks for hosting such an empowering challenge!! I can’t wait to see how this works out!!
~Lisa
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012Wow, this is awesome Lisa! What a great personal challenge, I can’t wait to see your recipes. I’m so glad you are participating and with such a positive endeavor!
Deidre~
/ January 11, 2012I would like to join this challenge as I Must re-do my UGLY TINY kitchen with No extra money just what I have here in paint lumber and hard work:)Deidre! http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012Oh my gosh Deidre, I LOVE this idea. How fun, those free challenges are always my favorite! I can’t wait to steal, er, I mean see your ideas! 🙂
tanna
/ January 11, 2012I can’t wait to see how you get a gallery on the wall with one screw!! I’ve been holding back on one for disdain of a dozen screws/nails in the wall!! I am excited to have found you all and am going to tackle knitting with beading in a mystery challenge! blessings ~ Tanna
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012I sure do hope my idea works out, I’d love to see your version if you were able to do one after too. And a mystery kitting with beading challenge. LOVE it!
Amy
/ January 11, 2012Thank you for inviting me! This is a really great idea and I am excited to see how everyone’s “impossible” turns out! One hole in the wall? That is outrageous and fabulous! 🙂 I’m trying to think of an “impossible” for me, there are several, lol that some to mind. I’m not sure I can do one by the 31st, January is a busy month for me, but I am going to try!
Lynda
/ January 11, 2012Hi Karah, thank you so much for visiting my blog & for the invitation 🙂
My Impossible Challenge: To actually make a project {or few} that I have pinned on Pinterest. I have managed to pin lots of great ideas, but have yet to actually do any.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012Perfect! Stop pinning and start doing – we all need to do that. I can’t wait to see it Lynda!
Eldarose
/ January 11, 2012I would like to host a Mad Men party in my house that needs major remodeling. Mad Men premieres March 25th. lol. I’ve been trying to think what I live with being undone and still host ppl over. I have decided I could live without the front porch being done as long as the kitchen, dining, living and family rooms were better. The new guest bath is something I really want to be done, too. I would need the architect and all the workers to hustle. I don’t think it is possible unless ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover team takes on my house. But, your idea is certainly getting my mind focused on what needs to be done and stop letting myself get distracted by side stuff.
Thanks. I came over after you visited our blog and now, you’ve gotten me all inspired. Thanks for that, too.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012I am so happy that this little challenge has gotten your mind focused. Thank you so much for stopping by. The Mad Men premiere party is such a fun idea, sounds like just the goal you need to accomplish some of those nagging projects!
Condo Blues
/ January 11, 2012I accept your challenge! I am going to insulate my garage – something I haven’t done. When I bought the insulation the sales staff was helpful and totally into me doing the project myself. As I was about to check out, one of their regular customers comes in the store and says hi to my sales guy. Then the customer asks if I’m going to get the sales guy to do the job for me. When I told him I’M doing it (all 4’11”) of me, he scoffed. I so want to find the customer after I do the project to tell him that not only did I do it but I blogged the heck out it!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012Awesome! I love your attitude. 🙂 Some of the best things come in small packages. I have no doubt you can do it. I’m so glad you’re participating!
MyCraftyHomeLife (@MyCraftyHomLife)
/ January 11, 2012Thanks for the visit. I would love to do this challenge. January won’t work for me. I am starting a challenge next Wednesday with some blog buddies of mine. Let’s see if we can work together next month!!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012Thanks for stopping by…I am going to stalk you to find out about your challenge. Have fun with it and YES, let’s work together soon!
Kristin @ The Hunted Interior
/ January 11, 2012I LOVE this idea! Hmmmmm…. My “Imposssible” kitchen project has to wait until we have some warmer weather. I’ll see what I can come up with! I think this should be a quarterly assignment ;).
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012I’m so glad your participating Kristin, I can’t wait to hear what you decide to work on…and yes, we have future challenge plans. 🙂
Terries Treasures
/ January 11, 2012Thanks for the invite to participate. I think my upholstery chair would be a great idea! Deadline to complete it 1/31/12! Count me in!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012Oh, I am so glad you’re participating! Would you finish my chair while you’re at it? haha
suzy
/ January 11, 2012Great idea! Thanks for stopping by my blog and letting me know about this. I am a new follower, hoping to get myself motivated and see how you fare with that gallery wall.
Katie @ Newcomb Home
/ January 11, 2012Hi Karah! This is such a great idea. I’m going to say my ‘impossible’ is to start our kitchen remodel. Realistically we probably won’t break ground in January (brr!) but my goal is to submit plans for a permit, hire a subcontractor, something, to cross that “there is no going back” line. Thanks so much for this great idea!
Pamela @ Pink Hammers & Sippy Cups
/ January 11, 2012Hi Karah! Thanks for the invite to your competition! I think my impossible task will be making soft pretzels! I am an avid baker but have neeevverrr been able to be successful with yeast before and have deemed it an impossible task so I think I’m going to re-challenge my arch nemesis! Haha! I can’t wait to see all the other projects linked up 😀
Kimberly @ The Brown Eyes Have It
/ January 11, 2012How fun! How cool will it be when we all accomplish our goals! I’ll join in with my goal of losing 25 lbs.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012I agree Kimberly! I am so glad you’re participating. The best of luck on your goal. That is ambitious and I believe you can do it!!
Sherry @ Young House Love
/ January 11, 2012This is so much fun! I can’t wait to follow along and see how you guys all pull it off! I hope you’re screwed (just once)!
xo,
s (& j)
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 11, 2012Holy Shiznits – I just got a comment from Sherry at YHL. Thanks for giving some comment support on the challenge! It’s very much appreciated!
Brianna
/ January 12, 2012Okay so when I first got your invite I thought to myself “what a wonderful idea! To freaking bad I can participate since I can barely stand right now.” (I’m having some pregnancy issues that you can read about at http://realmountainvalues.com/2012/01/10/herein-i-cry/ if you want to hear some whining)
Then I thought maybe that could be my impossible thing. Doing some sort of craft/home thing from a couch. Which seems pretty freaking impossible since most require staging, nailing, photographing, etc…
Anyway I’m going to mull the particulars over but for right now I’m tentatively calling it “Couch Crafts-I Will Take This Laying Down”
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 12, 2012I’m so glad you’re considering it Brianna, hopefully this little challenge helps you pass the time you now find yourself needing to take it easy!
Dormouse
/ January 12, 2012Oh, dear! That’s just like me not to read the small print carefully before signing up! I hadn’t realised this was “do it by the end of January”! I certainly won’t have crocheted my blanket by the end of January – in fact, it may not be till next week I can get to a store to buy the crochet hook!!! Still, if I’ve at least started to learn how to crochet that will be a start. Do you think that’ll be acceptable?
I’m bowled over by the ambitions of some of the folks here. Good luck to everyone.
Thank you for the kind comment on my blog. I’m adding you to the blogs I follow – even if I don’t always comment.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 12, 2012Yes, I think that is totally acceptable! The whole idea is to get people started on this venture of tackling something we’ve always wanted to do. If you start on the journey it would be so great to hear about your progress along the way have you included in the link party on Jan 31!
Megacrafty
/ January 13, 2012Ok Karah I’ve thought long and hard about this challenge and what I’d like to do… There were two impossible projects I’ve been toying with. The first was making a video tutorial- the second was wresteling the craft studio into submission and back to some sort of organization. The video sounded the most fun but the more I thought about it the more I realized that I really have to get the studio in order before I can have the right setup to make a video tutorial. So long story short I’m going to do battle with my studio!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 13, 2012This is great Meg! Both options are awesome, but you’re right, once your studio is in order you’ll have the perfect backdrop for your video tutorial. I’m so glad you’re participating!
Tisha @ Delectable Home
/ January 13, 2012I’m inspired – count me in! I’m going to be finishing up my sectional slipcover which I started two months ago, just before our baby was born. Now it’s just a couch with no cushions (which are stacked in my sewing room) and piles of fabric everywhere. Time to get busy! Thanks for the challenge.
Ashley Tremaine
/ January 13, 2012Thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to comment on my blog!! I would love to participate in this challenge…hmm, what to tackle?!! I am a bit nervous reading what others are doing…they have such awesome projects – kitchens, quilts, porch swings, etc. HOWEVER….I am taking this challenge. By the end of today I will decide on the “project” and blog about it!! yay! Thanks again for your comment and including me in this AWESOME project!!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 13, 2012That is so awesome Ashley! We don’t want anyone to compare their project to another’s, just use this challenge as inspiration to do what challenges you. I can’t wait to hear what you decide! Thank you so much for participating!
Lisa
/ January 13, 2012Karah, this is such a wonderful idea and I will definitely link to your party when I post my After link party on the 27th.
My project this month is making over my daughter’s closet!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 13, 2012Awesome Lisa! I can’t wait to see your daughter’s finished closet! I need closet ideas. 🙂
the polka dot closet
/ January 13, 2012Great idea, with this blogging community there is almost nothing we can’t do, they are all so empowering! I would love to do a craft fair it is on my bucket list and just may come true, My impossible!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 13, 2012So glad you’re participating! Doing a craft fair is an amazing impossible!
Jamie @ The Bullock 5
/ January 13, 2012Hi Karah!
Joining in on the impossibilities challenge! Mine is building our fireplace (with the help of the hubs). Blogge about it here http://thebullock5.blogspot.com/2012/01/building-fireplace.html
theroosterandthehen
/ January 13, 2012Right now finishing our peacock bathroom is feeling a bit impossible with all that needs to be done. We’re taking this challenge to finish by the 31st – we can do it
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 14, 2012Oh, I know that stage in those full room re-do’s. The “is this ever going to end?” stage. Which is quickly followed by the “what I wouldn’t give to be able to work on something different” thought! I can’t wait to see how it all turns out! Thank you so much for joining the challenge! You can do it!
sherry
/ January 13, 2012Karah, I new to your blog, (not sure how to follow), but this sounds like a good way to conquer your fear…I’ve been toying around with doing a back splash (guess I just have this fear what ever I do it just want look right) but i want to give it a shot…kick it in the butt. So I’m in!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 14, 2012Sherry, thanks for coming by. I love that you are joining the challenge, you can totally do a black splash, I believe in you! To become a follower you can click on whichever option on the right sidebar that is most convenient for you, Follow Via Email, Subscribe in a Reader and also you can follow me on Pinterest and Facebook. 🙂 Unfortunately, GFC isn’t compatible with my wordpress format. Clearly I encourage cyber stalking. Please just let me know if you have any questions!
liz
/ January 14, 2012Just completed two “impossibles”; one – getting my husband to cooperate on a Saturday morning and two – cleaning out our garage which has had 4 years’ worth of non-stop usage as a huge garbage bin. WE did it! And that led to cleaning the laundry room, which led to cleaning up the pool area, trimming flowers, sweeping iquana poo and finally all of this led to jumping into the pool! Great feeling of accomplishment for both of us. Thanks for the inspiration!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 14, 2012Awesome Liz! I can’t wait to see it all. I’m assuming you didn’t do anything with that awesome table. 😉 I say don’t, let’s do it together!! That is if I have your permission to put it on the blog. If not, I say good luck doing it on your own. 😉
Nancy @ dream it.. build it... style it!
/ January 15, 2012Thanks for the invite! I just posted about my project- painting a vinyl roller shade for the nursery. Can’t wait to see how your challenge turns out:)
See the post below
http://dreamitbuilditstyleit.blogspot.com/2012/01/painted-vinyl-roller-shade-which.html
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 15, 2012So glad you’ve joined, I love your project!
Jessica@VintageMauve.com
/ January 15, 2012Karah,
I’m in love with this idea! For as long as I can remember, I’ve always toyed with the idea of sitting down and writing a short story. I may not be the world’s greatest writer, but I really do enjoy writing. But, I have a huge fear of writing something, having someone read it and getting negative feedback so that has hindered any progress when it comes to writing. But, this challenge has inspired me to get started on my short story and try my hand at it!
Wish me luck!
Cheers,
Jessica
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 15, 2012Thank you so much Jessica! I am soooo happy to hear that you’ve started writing. I know it will be great! So glad to be along for the journey!
Lori
/ January 16, 2012I am so excited about this challenge! I decided this year I will push myself out of my comfort zone and into uncharted waters. I have drooled over Somerset Magazine’s for years. I have so many ideas running through my head and realize that the deadlines are so far in advance of the “season” I’m working on and I’ve missed the submit date! I am going to prepare a submission for this magazine and get it in before the deadline! So terrified yet excited to finally do this. Thanks for the kick in the pants 🙂
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 16, 2012Oh my gosh Lori! I am so excited for you about your challenge! What a great way to kick start the year. I wish you all the best and definitely let me know if you get published. I want to gush over you!!
angeci13
/ January 16, 2012I just found this wonderful post! Is it too late to join in? I’ve never made bread before and want to, among other things! Although I believe I’m going to start with the bread first! I’m also going to share with my other blogging buddies. Thanks!
Ange
Emily
/ January 18, 2012Hey Karah! I just found your blog via Saved by Suzy. You’re a funny girl with a great writing style. I’m loving everything on your blog. For a long time my “impossible” was the guest bathroom but we just started working on it and guess what? Not so impossible after all! Like you, I’m a “baby blogger” too so good luck with all of your bloggy adventures! (:
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 18, 2012Thanks so much for stopping by, and what a sweet comment. I’m headed your way now!
Janel @ Hating Martha
/ January 18, 2012What a great idea! I have been thinking about this for weeks…not sure if I will have something to link up. But I have it on my calendar and am mulling over it! I hope it is a huge success!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 18, 2012Thanks for stopping by Martha! Hope to see you at the link party on the 31st!
Emily
/ January 18, 2012I do solemnly swear to have our impossible (but maybe possible?) guest bathroom completed by the “Imagine the Possibilities” challenge deadline of January 31st!!! Whoop whoop!
P.S. I’ll add a button to a post that I’ve prepped for tomorrow. Do you have a one for your blog? If so, I’ll add that too. 😉
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 18, 2012WOW! That is awesome Emily. I will forward you an email we sent to all challengers. Yes, I do have a button, it’s on my right sidebar, that’s be super cool if you want to add it too! And, feel free to comment back here with your challenge post links so everyone can check them out!
Cameron
/ January 19, 2012OK – I’ve been wanting to do a gallery wall for the past couple months, and now that the Christmas decorations are down, I really have nothing fun to look at – so that’s my challenge – and if I could magically get it done with 1 screw hole, my husband might propose to me a second time. (I’d say yes again, too!)
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 19, 2012Awesome! I’ll forward you an email we sent to all of the challengers. Please let me know if you have any questions! So glad you’re joining!
adventuresindinner
/ January 20, 2012Alrighty! I’ve got it narrowed down to two projects that have been niggling (yelling, screaming) at me to get done for awhile. This is just the excuse I need to get myself in gear. 🙂
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 20, 2012Excellent! I’m so glad you’re joining. I look forward to seeing your project!!
sherry
/ January 20, 2012I know I initially said I was going to work on a backsplash for my kitchen but I decided to tackle my chandelier instead, I’ve been putting that off forever you can see it here http://decoratingwcents.blogspot.com/2012/01/imagine-impossibilities.html. To me this has always be an impossibility! Can’t wait to see everybody’s projects…
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 20, 2012This is great. I love your post! Can’t wait to see the new and improved chandelier!
Misty
/ January 22, 2012My impossible is decluttering my house after moving the week of Christmas over 2 YEARS AGO! Thanks for sharing yours! ❤ from your newest follower and fellow {brand-new} blogger! Follow my blog 🙂 and check out my impossibility!
~Misty
http://www.413sparrowlane.com
Laura
/ January 23, 2012Ok I am a little late finding this, I stumbled upon this blog this morning…what an awesome idea!!!! I have so many ideas and projects that I could do but the main one is getting my own blog started….I have totally put this off for fear of perfection. I will take all of the advice and support I can get.
Blessings to all,
Laura from PA
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
/ January 23, 2012This is so great Laura! I am happy to be your first follower! I look forward to leaving you a comment over there when you get up and running!
SamanthacomS
/ January 25, 2012I’m in!! My impossible is working on a big project with my three year old. Yep, he’s in on the action – painting, caulking, laying flooring. I may just be crazy, but what we have done so far has been soooo much fun!! Can’t wait to see everyone’s projects!
Linda@ fingers in the dirt
/ January 27, 2012Khara,
It has been such fun meeting all of you in the challenge and actually conquering my impossibility. Who knew that fixing an irrigation system would be so easy. Now I’m afraid I’m going to have to tackle another challenge :). Check out the progress at http://fingersindirt.blogspot.com/2012/01/mission-accomplished.html
Laura
/ January 31, 2012Ok, so i am trying to decide on my first post and my first project for this blog. Any help…i have so many projects that its overwhelming..lol but a few that I really want to post. So what is the best way to start off a blog???????
Good Day!!!!
Laura
PA