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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Matchmaker, Matchmaker

| By John Petersik | July 11, 2011 | 3,653 Comments

Fab Freebie: Matchmaker, Matchmaker

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

Our winner, thanks to the willy nilly matchmaking skills of random.org, is… Sharon (who’s hoping to be matched up with a piece of art to finish off a master bedroom renovation). Congrats!

Art.com is full of affordable stuff to help solve Naked Wall Syndrome (like these horse prints that we recently purchased) so we’re psyched that they’re giving away an $250 gift card to one of you lucky folks this week. They’ve launched a new tool called Match My Image that promises to come in handy next time you’re hunting for the perfect piece. You just upload an image – maybe of a fabric that you’re trying to coordinate or a photo that you’re using as inspiration – and it spits out a slew of art in that color scheme/vein that’s available for purchase. Here’s what we happened upon when we uploaded a couple of personal pictures (a photo of the river here in Richmond and a painting that Clara recently whipped up). Fun, right?

ArtDotComGiveaway

  • PRIZE: A $250 gift card to Art.com
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “MATCH ME!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … tell us if you’ve ever tried playing matchmaker? Or has someone else tried to match you up? How did it all work out? Was it amazing? Or should you (or your would-be matchmaker) stick to their day job?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, July 13th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The United States
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner 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 morning for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…

Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just take them on to reward our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Art.com.

 

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Comments

  1. Kellie Drinkhahn says

    July 12, 2011 at 8:58 am

    Match Me!!! I played matchmaker with MYSELF and found my Boyfriend online (together 4 years now:-)

    Reply
  2. anabelle says

    July 12, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Match me!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer M says

    July 12, 2011 at 8:59 am

    MATCH ME!

    I play matchmaker in my head a lot. I never get it right. My friends and relatives always end up picking the exact opposite of what I think would be perfect for them! And the match they pick is always right! : )

    Jennifer M

    Reply
  4. abby says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Match Me! Never been set up and never set anyone up. But am happily married to a great husband!

    Reply
  5. Jeff says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:00 am

    MATCH ME!

    I introduced friends in college who years later got married. They credited me for making the connection though I had no memory of ever introducing them.

    Reply
  6. Olive says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:01 am

    MATCH ME! A friend tried to match me up once – it was horrible.

    Reply
  7. Maggie J. says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Match Me!

    I normally try to stay away from making a love match for my friends. I prefer home decorating instead :) Thanks!

    Reply
  8. Preeti says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:02 am

    MATCH ME! I have never been a matchmaker but have been matched up by friends

    Reply
  9. Kristal says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:02 am

    MATCH ME!

    On the matchmaking…SORT OF. I mean, it wasn’t a premeditated fix up. I met my current bf of 5 years in a karaoke bar and I was too shy to talk to him so my friend helped me break the ice! I wouldn’t call it matchmaking b/c that’s usually your friend trying to fix you up with someone they know that is completely incompatible with you…and neither of us knew him. But whatever you’d call it, it’s def working for me!

    Reply
  10. Sarah says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Match Me!!!

    How cool is this?!?!? Just what i need…

    Reply
  11. Lara says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Match me!

    I’ve never really played matchmaker, and I doubt I would be terribly good at it so I think I’ll keep my day job : )

    Reply
  12. Ciara says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:02 am

    MATCH ME!
    A friend of mine from college matched me up with one of her boyfriend’s friends…we didn’t need much help though…it was love at first sight and we’ve been married now for two years!

    Reply
  13. Anna says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:02 am

    match me! My walls are desperate!

    Reply
  14. Anna says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Match Me! Eeeesh. I try to stay out of match making as much as possible…uncless it involves art :)

    Reply
  15. Krista says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:03 am

    MATCH ME!

    I have tried to play matchmaker a few times and it never works out. I’ll stick to my day job!

    Reply
  16. Jonelle says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:04 am

    MATCH ME!!

    I’ve tried to play matchmaker a few times, and it’s never worked out. My husband and I did establish a love connection at our wedding though – my best friend and one of his best friends got together and are now engaged! So I guess that counts.

    Reply
  17. Marissa says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:05 am

    Match me!

    Reply
  18. Katherine says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:05 am

    MATCH ME!

    I did it recently, once–hooked up a coworker and friend with so many similar interests and such fun personalities, it seemed like they were made to be. But alas–she was hung up on previous boy issues, and the whole thing flopped. Bother!

    Thanks for the giveaways, guys! This is brilliant. :D

    Reply
  19. Rachael says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:06 am

    MATCH ME!

    I am not a matchmaker.

    Reply
  20. Betsy says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Match ME!
    I am 1 for 2 on my matchmaking :) One couple I set up have now been married 2 years and the other pair still laugh about their first blind date that was just not meant to be!

    Reply
  21. Leah says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Match Me!

    I usually avoid it, but my husband tries to match others up and I get caught up in it sometimes… tis usually pretty futile though.

    Reply
  22. Steph says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Match Me!

    I’ve never played matchmaker, but loved the movie.

    Reply
  23. Kecia says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:06 am

    MATCH ME! I haven’t played matchmaker since I was 12. The success was short-lived and my lesson was learned. ;)

    Reply
  24. Mariah says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:06 am

    MATCH ME!

    Yes, I have played matchmaker from time-to-time and have been matched on occasion; however, it hasn’t worked out super well from either side. My friend set me up with a guy who turned out to be a complete psycho. Thanks, Geish! I recently set my dear cousin up with a co-worker of mine and although it was disastrous, it wasn’t a love match. She is my little carbon copy so it was a little weird for my co-worker (as it was sort of like being on a date with me) and weird for my cousin because since she’s just like me, she only felt the friend vibe for him. Oh well, I’m sure I’ll give it another try as I LOVE matchmaking, I’m just not a very good one! :-)

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      July 12, 2011 at 9:07 am

      oops meant wasn’t disastrous on my post. Although it WASN’T disastrous, it wasn’t a love match.

  25. LuRae says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:08 am

    MATCH ME!

    I introduced my son and an employee in my husband’s office on Facebook. So not like me, but they have been dating and enjoying each other’s company ever since! Happy sigh!

    Reply
  26. Suzanne says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:09 am

    MATCH ME!

    I once tried to hook a friend and co-worker up. Didn’t work out…sticking to my day job!!

    Reply
  27. Liz Mann says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:09 am

    “MATCH ME!” I’m sticking to my day job with this one.

    Reply
  28. Veronica says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:09 am

    MATCH ME! I played matchmaker once and I don’t typically do it but thought these two people would hit it off. Well, it didn’t work out so I probably won’t do it again!

    Reply
  29. Michelle says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:10 am

    Match Me! I played match maker once a long time ago and worked and they are still happily married.

    Reply
  30. Mindy M. says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:10 am

    MATCH ME!
    I was set up a few times. Most of the time there was not a second date, but I did date one guy for about 3 mos. – so that wasn’t a huge flop.

    Reply
  31. Allison says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Match Me!

    I’ve never been a matchmaker before or even tried really…too scared it would turn out badly!

    Reply
  32. Corrie M says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Match me!

    I have failed miserably at matchmaking. I have given up:)

    Reply
  33. Shannon Burke says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:11 am

    MATCH ME – No matchmaking experience, but would invite offers for someone to matchmake me…I’m not doing such a great job for myself. :)

    Reply
  34. Bethany says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:12 am

    Match Me!

    Reply
  35. MARISOL says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:12 am

    match me!

    i tried to play matchmaker and the plan crashed and burned…needless to say, the mutual friendship is no longer there :(
    will never do it again….

    Reply
  36. Lindsay says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:12 am

    MATCH ME! I tried playing matchmaker twice with the same friend. She suggested I keep my day job. :)

    Reply
  37. Karen says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:16 am

    Match Me!
    I introduced my college roommate to her future husband. I wasn’t really intending to match them up; he was a friend of my boyfriend’s and when we all went out I introduced them and made a joke that if they ever got married my roommate would have a rhyming first and last name. And now she does!

    Reply
  38. Lindsey N says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:16 am

    MATCH ME!

    Reply
  39. Olivia says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:16 am

    Match me! I’ve never been purposefully “matched” and don’t think I’ve really tried to match other people!

    Reply
  40. Natalie says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:17 am

    MATCH ME!

    I did once, and they are still together 6 years later.

    Reply
  41. Jennifer says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:17 am

    MATCH ME!

    I match people in thought only, but have never had the guts to actually reccomend any of my ideas.

    Reply
  42. Emily kidd says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:18 am

    Match me!
    A mutual friend between my husband and I played match maker with us. Apparently it worked! We have been going on strong for 5 years now!

    Reply
  43. Nycole says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:18 am

    MATCH ME!

    Reply
  44. Kate says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:18 am

    Match me!

    I’m an expert friend-match maker. People are on their own for love.

    Reply
  45. Sarah R. says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:18 am

    MATCH ME! I’ve set up three couples. One couple is married with a baby on the way and the other couple lives together. The third couple dated for a year, so I’m actually pretty good at matchmaking.

    Reply
  46. Bethany says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:19 am

    Match me!
    I did once and it didn’t work out fortunately there were no hard feelings…i think.

    Reply
  47. Sarah says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:19 am

    MATCH ME!

    I’ve unknowingly played matchmaker a few times, so I guess I’m an accidental matchmaking master!

    Reply
  48. Erica @ Erica's Inspirations says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:19 am

    MATCH ME!! My co-worker is the matchmaker. Out of the last 3 couples she introduced…1 is married and the other is engaged! Pretty good track record if you ask me :)

    Reply
  49. Marci says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:19 am

    Match me!

    My uncle played matchmaker for my husband and me… I guess you could say it was a success.

    Reply
  50. jill says

    July 12, 2011 at 9:20 am

    match me!
    I’ve learned to keep my matchmaking to the fabric/paint color realm.

    Reply
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