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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: The Cutting Edge

| By John Petersik | June 4, 2012 | 3,031 Comments

Fab Freebie: The Cutting Edge

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

We’ve got two names to announce as the random winners this week and they are… Eileen Marie (who lives on the edge by teaching on the “mean streets of Chicago”) and Kristin M (who is the mom to a “crazy 2 year old” – which is a life on the edge that we can relate to). Congrats ladies! And for everyone else, Cutting Edge Stencils added a 20% discount code – YHL20 –  that’s good through Sunday. Sweet!

Who wants to jump on the wall stencil bandwagon with us (remember when Sherry spent 14 hours stenciling our office last October? Well how does a $50 nudge sound? Because the folks at Cutting Edge Stencils are gonna give two of you a gift card that’ll cover just about any stencil in their catalog – from florals and geometrics to damasks and graphic shapes. They’ve even got a new collection of stencils created by Design Star winner Kim Myles (we especially love her gingko leaf design on the right). And is the one on the top left giving anyone else Jeff Lewis vibes?

Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway

  • PRIZE: $50 to Cutting Edge Stencils
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “EDGE ME!” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … how you live life on the edge. I ask this somewhat sarcastically since life on the edge for us usually includes eating a second dessert or negotiating a good yard sale deal. But if you’ve really done (or regularly do) something thrilling or outrageous, we’d love to hear about it.
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, June 6th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
  • DISCOUNT: 20% off with code YHL20 through 6/17
  • 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 for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…

Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Cutting Edge Stencils.

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Comments

  1. Christyn says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    EDGE ME!

    I’m about to go hiking in the Grand Canyon!! That’s way out of my normal comfort zone!

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  2. Natasha says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    EDGE ME!

    Reply
  3. Stewart says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Edge Me. Does jumping out of a perfectly good airplane count? A bit cliche, but i’ve done it. Thanks Petersiks!

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  4. Erin S says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Edge me! We went zip lining in Costa Rica back in February! We were going up to 50 miles an hour 500 feet above the jungle floor! I screamed the whole time! :)

    Reply
  5. CP says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    EDGE ME!

    Reply
  6. Jenn A. says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    EDGE ME!!

    I’m pretty tame, but for our honeymoon last November, the hubs and I rode the tallest and longest zip-lines in South America! It was such a rush!

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  7. Nicole says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    EDGE ME!! I live life on the edge when I stay up past 10 pm on weeknights!!

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  8. Stephanie B. says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    EDGE ME!

    That’s a funny question. So funny I think I’ll just keep laughing about my non-edgy life a little longer. We live about as far away from the edge as possible – though I have made a new commitment to stop playing it safe with colors in our house and just go for what feels like us, even if it’s not “the norm”! That’s good enough for me!

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  9. Eunice says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Edge me! I’ve been dying to try stenciling on fabric, which, considering I’ve never tried stenciling a wall, seems quite risky to me.

    Reply
  10. Jyl says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    EDGE ME!

    I am pretty much a follow the rules, be nice to people kind’ve gal. Having worked in Customer Service in some capacity my whole life (my husband and I run a small business now) it’s always been a priority to me to treat people well. This makes me prone to chatting up to whomever is ringing me up at any given store. I live on the edge by asking particularly friendly sales people if they have any extra discounts available, or if I can combine a coupon I have with other coupons they have. I’m AMAZED at how often being nice to someone, and asking for a discount gets me one! I’ve probably saved hundreds of dollars this way. So that’s me, living on the edge by being nice :)

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  11. julia says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Edge me!
    I’m not really a risk taker, but I enjoy surfing/skating (does that count?)

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  12. Sarah says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    EDGE ME!

    I’m applying to get my masters in interior design so I could start school in August and leave my job as a government contractor. Eek! Terrifying and exciting all at the same time!

    Reply
  13. Kim says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Edge me!! The edgiest thing I’ve done lately is getting a dog! Best decision ever!

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  14. Taylor says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    EDGE ME!

    I live life on the edge by trying new things regularly – recipes, workouts, visiting new cities, decorating ideas, etc!

    Reply
  15. Nichole says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Edge Me!

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  16. Marissa says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    EDGE ME!
    Probably the edgiest thing I got is driving my zippy little sports car around. I get a couple looks with the car seat in the back. Nothing too dangerous though, esp. when the kiddo is in the car!

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  17. Kristi lynn says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Edge me. Bring a mom of a toddler has been quite an adventure lol

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  18. Susan V says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    EDGE ME! I jaywalk, a lot.

    Reply
  19. Amanda Leather says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    EDGE ME!
    This weekend I drudged through about a 1/2 mile of swamp barefoot! I was scared out of my mind that I was going to step on something lurking down in the mud, but I made it through safe and sound! :)

    Reply
  20. Tiffany says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Edge Me!
    I’ve done lots of on the edge things! I met my husband in Australia, skydiving, bungee, scuba, class V rapids, 2 person plane, and I’m always looking for more! I just need more time and money to travel. :-)

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  21. Debra says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Edge me…driving on busy interstates puts me on edge!

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  22. angel p says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Edge Me! I’m usually fairly tame but I don’t let fear stop me from doing something I really want to do. I’ve swam with sharks (I don’t know how to swim). I’ve been in a shark cage in the middle of the ocean. I came within 5 feet of a jaguar in the wild (didn’t intend to). There are a few others but for the most part I just stay tame with my 3 kids.

    Reply
  23. Heidi P. says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    EDGE ME!

    Hmm… I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and about 1.5 hrs away is the best roller coaster park in the world – Cedar Point. Usually went once a summer. Now, though, life is mundane and I’m okay with that :).

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  24. Rebecca Li says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Edge me!

    My edge is very…soft–I run, stay happy, and keep it silly. Not sure that any of those consist of edge living!

    Reply
  25. Jane N says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    EDGE ME! My husband and I are generally pretty tame, but during our pre-baby days, he was a commercial airline pilot, and we got to fly for free on standby. So one Christmas we decided to just show up in the Atlanta airport International terminal and get on the first flight that had space. We ended up flying firt-class to Copenhagen Denmark! We didn’t have a place to stay, any currency or knowledge of the language until we showed up there the next morning. It was terrifying but awesome at the same time!

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  26. Sarah says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    EDGE ME. Eating ice cream for breakfast!

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  27. Amanda says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    EDGE ME!!!

    Reply
  28. Sarah says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    EDGE ME! The “edgiest” thing I’ve ever done is hike the Inca Trail in Peru – there were plenty of paths with a sheer drop off at the edge!

    Reply
  29. Cheryl B says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    EDGE ME! I couldn’t think of anything, which makes me feel like I should definatley be taking more risks in my life. I need to work on that.

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  30. Ashley says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    EDGE ME!

    I rarely live life on the edge. The craziest thing I do is stay up past 10pm.

    Reply
  31. Juliann says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Edge me! I just got back from hiking the Grand Canyon – all the way down, all the way back up. That was living on the edge for me!

    Reply
  32. Chase says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    EDGE ME! Oh gosh…I really just don’t do anything on the edge. I’m such a goody-goody/rule-follower…but you know, in a really cool way. Maybe that’s how I live on the edge?

    Reply
  33. becca says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    edge me.

    I like thrill rides, does that count?

    Reply
  34. Nicole says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    EDGE ME!! I am going to Maine this summer on a plane and its my biggest fear of all time!

    Reply
  35. Cheryl says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Edge me!! I am not a live on the edge kinda girl, LOL!!

    Reply
  36. Melissa says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Edge Me! Just got back from Trapeze school over the weekend! Great experience that everyone should have!

    Reply
  37. Roxanne says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    EDGE ME! I’m pretty tame and don’t live on the edge too much of the time. :)

    Reply
  38. Allison says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    EDGE ME!!

    Living on the Edge: I just purchased my first home. It might sound pretty ordinary/unexciting, but such a huge (and daunting) step for me!

    Reply
  39. Briana says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    EDGE ME!

    Reply
  40. Jackie P. says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Edge me! I have been thinking about stenciling our hall forever.

    Parasailing is the craziest thing I’ve ever done.

    Reply
  41. Michelle says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    “EDGE ME!”

    Live life on the edge? Who has time for THAT kind of drama? ;)

    Reply
  42. Sarah Campillo says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    EDGE ME!

    I guess I work in downtown Chicago everyday! Lol! But other than that – I don’t take many risks!

    Reply
  43. Lori J says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    EDGE ME! Living on the edge means staying up past 9 pm lol yeah we’re lame

    Reply
  44. Erin says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    EDGE ME!

    We just bought a house with beautiful hardwood floors (upstairs and down) and plan to live in it with two small boys and two dogs with rarely trimmed toenails (both the boys and the dogs). It’s already giving me heart palpitations.

    Reply
  45. Tempest says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Edge Me! I do absolutely nothing “Edgy” I’ve got two babies under three…doesn’t leave much time for edginess :)

    Reply
  46. Carrie says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    EDGE ME!

    I took a risk refinishing a Craigslist dining set recently – does that count? (It’s turning out great thanks to all your tips!)

    Reply
  47. Lauren D. says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    EDGE ME!!

    Ooh, if having a second dessert or glass of wine counts, then I’m pretty crazy… Otherwise, I tend to stay pretty far away from the edge!

    Reply
  48. Amy says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    EDGE ME! I am running a marathon in the fall!

    Reply
  49. CohoesMom5 says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Edge Me
    Life on the edge is getting 5 kids ready for school and me ready for work.

    Reply
  50. nina says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    edge me! most recent exciting thing in my life is i cut my hair super short!

    Reply
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