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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Lowe-ded With Ideas

| By John Petersik | September 12, 2011 | 4,080 Comments

Fab Freebie: Lowe-ded With Ideas

***This giveaway is no longer expecting entries – see who won below!***

Random.org once again spun its wonderful wheel of randomness and selected our two winners as… Amy @ Larryspearslive.com and Amanda Deerr. Congrats ladies!

Raise your hand if you want a $50 Lowe’s gift card. Or better yet, give me a “hootie hoo.” And if the thought of being one of two lucky winners doesn’t instantly get your brain spinning with all of the potential projects that you could tackle, Lowe’s Creative Ideas will happily fill your head with… wait for it… creative ideas. You may already know of the free Lowe’s Creative Ideas magazines (if not, you can subscribe to ’em here), but even we didn’t realize how much content they have on their website and Facebook page. And along with bigger building and DIY ideas they’ve also got decor tutorials (like stamping curtains) and crafty stuff (like making silhouette art) too.

Lowes Creative Ideas

  • PRIZE: A $50 gift card to Lowe’s courtesy of Lowe’s Creative Ideas
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “IDEA ME” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … tell us about your all-time most creative idea. Was it an awesome solution to an everyday problem? A delicious spur-of-the-moment recipe? An ingenious fix to home decor dilemma? Maybe you’ve just stumbled upon a simple household trick that makes your life easier (like letting the dog eat scraps around the highchair instead of vacuuming)?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, September 14th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…

Note: We weren’t paid or perked for hosting this giveaway, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics courtesy of Lowe’s Creative Ideas.

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Comments

  1. Ashley says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:09 am

    IDEA ME! (and hootie hoo! I love her!)

    Reply
  2. Lori says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:09 am

    IDEA ME. I just used an old cabinet door that’s been sitting in my basement for several years to make a sign (with our family name) for our front porch. I thought that was pretty creative.

    Reply
  3. Kate says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:10 am

    IDEA ME!

    My most creative ideas are when I take an existing object and change one little thing to make it more “me.” Then something that I really liked, turns into something that I lurrve!

    Reply
  4. melissa says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:10 am

    IDEA ME!
    I was an art major so I like to think that I have a lot of creative ideas.

    Reply
  5. Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Idea me, baby! Haven’t been to Lowe’s in a while b/c it’s farther away than HD. Would love to have an excuse to drive a little farther!

    Reply
  6. anabelle says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:11 am

    IDEA ME!!!

    Reply
  7. karah says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Idea Me! After moving to the Caribbean I made our Christmas tree out of driftwood. I thought it was pretty creative. :)

    Reply
  8. tara says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:11 am

    IDEA ME!!! I’m working on a slide show of my daughter’s first year for her bday next month. It’s sorta creative I guess!

    Reply
  9. Lauren says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:11 am

    IDEA ME!

    not so much creative…functional though-I label everything. now, i label everything in a MUCH more stylish way thanks to your cute cabinet labeling post :-)

    Reply
  10. Rachel Jantzi says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:12 am

    IDEA ME!!
    i have an entire house to furnish in a month and my lowes list just keep s getting bigger and bigger

    Reply
  11. Eleni says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:12 am

    IDEA ME!!!!

    Reply
  12. Tyleet says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:12 am

    Idea me!

    Reply
  13. Jen says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:12 am

    IDEA ME!

    I was re-doing our bedroom and wanted some linen curtains…buying them were too expensive, so i tried my hand at making some lined linen curtains…even added a design that matched our bedspread.

    Reply
  14. Mendi R says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:12 am

    Idea me!

    Reply
  15. Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:13 am

    My most creative idea recently was to use nesting baskets to house bath linens in our bathroom. They’re within easy reach of the shower, and now our closet has more space for other things! You may have seen the photo floating around on Pinterest. Here’s a direct link to my post: http://www.imbusyprocrastinating.com/2011/06/design-solution-wall-baskets-for-bath.html

    Reply
  16. sara says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:13 am

    Idea Me!

    I made a fall wreath this weekend! Maybe not most creative – but a favorite!

    Reply
  17. RT Parsons says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:14 am

    Idea Me!

    Flooring, paint, bathroom fixtures, tile, molding, and more all need to be picked for our remodeled upstairs … so too many needs and not enough ideas!

    Reply
  18. Catherine says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:14 am

    IDEA ME!! Turning an old dining room hutch into a fun wine bar might be my most creative idea!

    Reply
  19. Sharon L says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:14 am

    IDEA ME!

    Since we are homeowners.turned.renters, we need more ideas!

    So far the best thing I have come up with was to build an Adirondack side table from pallet wood (ty Ana White), and spray paint our old white plastic lawn chairs to match the red I painted the table.(BM Brilliant Red) This is our first experience having a true front porch, so we wanted it to look put together!

    Reply
  20. Ellen says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:14 am

    IDEA ME!!!! I need a Lowes gift card for inspiration!

    Reply
  21. Megan says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:14 am

    IDEA ME!

    My best idea? Listening to my boyfriend when he had the great idea to turn a shared doorway between two bedrooms into a closet – he’s the idea generator of our relationship.

    Reply
  22. LaTonya says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:14 am

    IDEA ME! My husband and I live in an apartment that is restrictive of making any permanent changes. While I would love to be a homeowner so I can really personalize my space, that is not quite possible right now. We have some really standard light birch wood grain laminate cabinets in our kitchen. I would like to update the look with a darker wood and am thinking of using a heavy duty cherry or walnut designed contact paper. It will really update the look of the kitchen and make it more ‘Me.’ I am looking to do a few other things. Painting is allowed and I would love to find a temporary solution to update the kitchen countertops. More contact paper maybe?

    Reply
  23. Ellen says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:14 am

    IDEA ME!!!

    Reply
  24. Stephanie Young says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:15 am

    IDEA ME
    hmmm my most creative idea? Maybe making handbags out of discontinued fabric remnants that my office was throwing out. My mom was impressed :)

    Reply
  25. Skeeter says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Idea me!

    And I’d have to say my best idea was to sell everything and move to New Zealand for a year. Not exactly creative or artistic, but my best idea to date for sure!

    Reply
  26. Jennie says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:15 am

    IDEA ME!

    I’m not the most creative when it comes to these kinds of projects, but we just bought a house so I definitely need to start!

    Reply
  27. Cole says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:15 am

    IDEA ME!!! My wife could think of plenty of creative ways to use this in our home!

    Reply
  28. Kimberly says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Idea Me!

    Making little booties for my new niece. I’ve never been skilled with a sewing machine!

    Reply
  29. Cole says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:16 am

    IDEA ME!!!!

    Reply
  30. Allison H. says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:16 am

    IDEA ME!!!
    I felt like i got creative when i lived in a super small house while i was planning my wedding.. i had tons of stuff and storage was an issue. when i moved i was referred to as marry poppins.. with a carpet bag/house..

    Reply
  31. Jacqueline says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:16 am

    IDEA ME! Am going to make the headboard for my son’s bed.

    Reply
  32. Sarah H. says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:16 am

    Idea me!
    All my creativity is being funneled into growing a baby right now… so I could use a boost!

    Reply
  33. Tricia says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:16 am

    IDEA ME!

    Reply
  34. Cole says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:17 am

    IDEA ME!!! My wife could think of plenty of creative ways to use this!

    Reply
  35. Maureen says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:17 am

    IDEA ME

    Reply
  36. Joanne F says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:17 am

    “IDEA ME”

    Reply
  37. Kendra says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:18 am

    IDEA ME
    Teaching my two year old how to use the dusterbuster is one of the greatest ideas i’ve had in a while. she thinks it is the coolest thing ever and my house has never been so crumb and dust free!

    Reply
  38. Pammy says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:19 am

    IDEA ME!
    When I was a teenager I created an interesting piece of art by popping white Xmas lights through foam core into a huge star design! I thought it was the most creative thing ever. Kind of like a huge light bright.

    Reply
  39. Kristina says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:20 am

    Idea me. After I broke a mirror I replace the frame with fabric that I dip-dyed.

    Reply
  40. Eli S. says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:20 am

    IDEA ME!

    We used a white sheet stretched over a large self-designed wooden frame to make a “canvas” for our TV projector.

    Reply
  41. Nell says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:21 am

    IDEA Me! I found some cheap frames without glass and framed some pretty seashells.

    Reply
  42. Ali Miller says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:21 am

    IDEA ME!!! (I have loved reading everyone’s ideas!)

    I have not done it yet, but I have an old headboard in my garage that is wooden and really ornate. It’s only held together in the middle by two spots, and two spots attach each of the individual sections to the posts on the side. Since it no longer fits any bed that we have, I think it would make two great wall hangings. I’m going to have my husband saw through to make the two separate pieces, and then I’m not sure if I’m going to stain them or paint them (or even mosaic inside a groove that travels through the whole piece).

    Reply
  43. Gina says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:21 am

    IDEA ME!

    Reply
  44. Dale says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:21 am

    IDEA ME!

    My most creative (although not that creative) idea has been decorating our bathroom with black and white pics of our baby girl playing in the bathtub.

    Reply
  45. Pat McCain says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:22 am

    IDEA ME!

    I truly struggle with the creative gene and I am a PISCES too. I am supposed to be creative!

    I often go to Lowes and drool – imagining how this or that would look in my house.

    Reply
  46. Hana Zima says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:22 am

    IDEA ME

    No awesome ideas other than a really creative scrapbooking page. Excited Lowes has paint in the sample sizes though! Just picked up three yesterday to figure out if the room is to dark or not.

    Reply
  47. Corrie M says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Idea Me!
    My little girl’s nursery….I’m in love with it:)

    Reply
  48. Cindy Miller says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:23 am

    I painted all my outside light fixtures with spray paint. Rubbed Oil Bronze, wow my light fixtures looks amazing.
    My domestic side uses a potato masher to crumble ground beef or italian sausage when making tacos or spaghetti dishes.

    Reply
  49. Jackie says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Idea Me!

    Creative Idea – Making a large peace sign out of many wine and champagne bottle corks for free wall art!

    Thank you!

    Reply
  50. Bethany says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:24 am

    IDEA ME! I get all my creative ideas from YHL! LOL

    Reply
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