***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.
- 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.
Carlie says
IDEA ME!
Razor scooter parking for our two kids, made from a box something was shipped to us in. no more stubbed toes!
Carrie says
IDEA ME! A recent creative idea I really liked was jazzing up a plain drawer pull using a vintage earring.
Tara says
Idea me!
I started using wine bottle corks in the bottom of flower pots for drainage instead of stones. Not nearly as heavy when you want to move the pots around!
Wehaf says
IDEA ME! I realized years ago in a stroke of brilliance that eating Cheetos with chopsticks is the way to go.
Rebecca says
Idea Me!
Our best idea….We moved into a house with no light switches in the bedrooms! Instead of hiring an electrician, we installed a wireless switch we got a Lowes! This switch has a outlet receiver that you plug a lamp into. We then mounted the switch to wall just inside the door – instant light switch!
Jennfer says
IDEA ME!
Probably my self designed sewing projects!
Mackenzie says
IDEA ME!
The most creative idea I’ve ever been a part of (I can’t take full credit — it was born from a brainstorming sesh with my man) was a wedding gift for his sister and her fiance.
We wanted our gift to be unique, personal and fun! So for the active and sporty couple, we came up with a basketball goal, a basketball and jerseys designed by us. The fabric and lettering for the jerseys are in their wedding colors, the team name is Air (their last name) since Love is in the Air was their wedding theme AND it’s like Air Jordan (get it?!), on the back the number is their wedding date and their names are Mr. and Mrs. Not to mention the cute bride and groom smooching graphic for their “team mascot,” if you will.
We loved it but they loved it more! Score! (Get it?!) :P
Jody says
Idea Me!!! My favorite decorating idea is to use scrapbook paper in frames to bring a little color and interest to a room. Over top of the paper I like to print out initials (in a large size to fit my frame) and make a monogram.
Ashley Watson says
IDEA ME!
My most creative idea was to pain a mural on my daughters wall free hand..
RC says
IDEA ME!
I can be pretty creative in coming up with color schemes to use on my graphic design projects.
Katie says
Idea Me! My best creative idea is hanging out on Pinterest. ;)
Kate says
Idea me! I have too many ideas – need to prioritize!
Zach says
IDEA ME!!!!!!
Probably my garage organization project I’m currently underway!
Jess K says
IDEA ME!
I need to let my creative juices flow-Loewe’s-help!
rosemariee says
idea me!
Heather says
IDEA ME!
Making my own headboard that looks exactly like West Elm’s grid-tufted headboard!
Michele says
IDEA ME!
We are turning a gorgeous chunk of log (free!) into a coffee table!
Courtney D says
Idea me!!
Jen says
IDEA ME!!!
My most creative “adventure” was to make an island out of an old dresser for our kitchen! We used and IKEA butcher block countertop for on top! We love it and get so many compliments on it!
Amy says
IDEA ME!
Tricia says
IDEA ME!!
one of my most creative ideas was to box out my fireplace and add a more substantial mantel that matches the existing brick!! it is much easier to decorate now!!
Kate (&Ben) says
“IDEA ME”
We still are totally in love with an antique music stand I bought at auction (for $15!!!) and turned into a mini-bar with a chalkboard-painted door.
-K
Andrea says
Idea ME!!!
Erin @ The Great Indoors says
Idea Me!
I make a monthly trip to Wal-Mart to buy our dry goods (then I just make a once-a-week trip to a grocery store to get the fresh stuff like meat and veggies). Instead of keeping lists in random places of what we need to get on those trips, I wrote down all the contents of our local Wal-Mart’s aisles (I did look a little funny scribbling away at the end of each aisle, I’m sure), created a Word document with those aisles listed, then had the document printed and laminated at Kinko’s. Now between my trips I can just write with a wet erase marker what we need. Easy peasy!
Liz says
Idea me! I think finding a way to fit a queen bed, a full couch, a dining room table, a desk and bookshelves into a studio apartment was pretty creative!
Sara says
IDEA ME!!!!!
I just steal other ideas from creative people. BUT I LOVE THE LOWES MAGAZINES!!! love them. I was looking for ideas for an upcoming party and they had perfect outdoor decor ideas!
Anne says
Idea Me!
The best thing we did was add some frosted application to a patio door so that our dog wouldn’t bark at every single movement outside.
Jessica L. says
“IDEA ME” The most creative ideas I have are finding old pictures and making them fabulous pieces of art.
Nora says
Idea me!
Suzanne says
IDEA ME! My most creative idea yet…building my house! I found the perfect lot and picked out every little detail.
Anne says
IDEA Me
Using a plastic ring from the top of a stack of burnable CDs as a replacement washer for a sink stopper assembly after the replacement kit came with all the parts except that one.
Erika says
IDEA ME! definitely converting TV armoires to clothing storage.
Katie says
IDEA ME! I’m headed to the Lowe’s website now :)
Nancy says
IDEA ME!
I’m not creative. That’s why I turn to Pinterest!
shelby says
IDEA ME!
I wanted a three pendant light fixture over our dining table but all of my favored options were in the $1000 range. But, I was not deterred :) I fashioned my own using some hardware from a lighting store, Ikea pendant hanging cords and 3 Ikea $2.50 shades. All total, I spent about $45 and, six years later, I still get compliments on my crafty fixture. I think this year I might just switch out the shades for a more current look.
Marcia C says
IDEA ME!
Kristen says
IDEA ME!
I haven’t done this yet, but plan to try it this weekend. I saw on Pinterest the other day that a dog’s nose print is unique and can be used to identify them. I’m going to try putting some non-toxic paint on the noses of my two labs and make a print from them to frame. We’ll see how this goes – it is definitely an outside project and I foresee a lot of dog sneezes in my future.
Katherine says
IDEA ME!
Mine was figuring out that my favorite thing to do (writing) could turn into a career in the graphic design industry, and now I get to be creative every single day. :)
Thanks for the giveaway! I need to repaint so much. Could totally use that gift card.
Mandy says
IDEA ME!
Katie says
Idea Me! I’m about to move to a new place and had to leave most of my old furniture on the east coast. So I think this would help me come up with lots of creative ideas…like ways to story both of my bikes in a small apt.
rachel says
IDEA ME!!!
I made my own curtains and valance once. It actually turned out very well.
Sarah says
idea me!
most creative thing i’ve done in my house…. probably covering a wall with a table cloth. it looked really cool.
Brit says
IDEA ME!
Making a headboard out of a recycled featherbed! A total mess to clean up, but saved a bundle of $, and made an extra-comfy headboard to lean against while I’m reading a good mag.
Julianna says
Idea Me!
My last apartment was a daylight basement I rented from a quirky older couple. They insisted on leaving a non-functional wood stove in a corner of the living room…so I stored cookbooks in the oven, and CDs in the drawers, and my stereo went on top. It was a different entertainment center for sure. :)
Elaine says
IDEA ME! Our top drawer in the bathroom was a mish mash of things we use all the time. While at dollar tree, I picked up two drawer organizer sets and when I tried it at home, all of the pieces fit perfectly in the drawer and had the perfect number of compartments to keep everything grouped and organized. My 2 and 3 year olds now know exactly where to find/put away their toothpaste, combs, hair clips, etc. I’m a happy mommy for $2 :)
Elsa says
IDEA ME! I don’t have any really creative ideas to report just that I love to paint things…anything. I don’t know how many times my boyfriend has heard me say “I can just paint that”.
Heather C says
IDEA ME!
Kaleena Edwards says
IDEA ME! Unfortunately I am creatively challenged haha no good ideas coming from me!
Kristi Ferrand says
IDEA ME!
My best idea is a seasonal shelf, I have small children and a small space can’t really put decorations out or they will get eaten, drooled upon or broken or MIA! So, I have this shelf that I decorate seasonly as needed. Halloween, Christmas, Spring, or just mellowed out with an inspiring frame, “F” for our last name, etc.
I am looking for ideas now to update my bedroom and painting it is 1st on the list, so that Gift Card would come in mighty handy!
Thanks for the oppt. to win!
Meg B. says
IDEA ME!