***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.
Corynn Flood says
IDEA ME!
With three kids (and a dog) running around, crooked wall art drove me crazy so I used that blue tacky stuff on the bottom two corners and they stay put.
Tiffany S says
IDEA ME!
Christine C says
IDEA ME!
I haven’t had a really great idea yet, although sewing my own advent calendar last year was about as craftsy as I’ve gotten! :)
Laurel says
IDEA ME!
My most creative idea was last year when I fell in love with these tall pinecone candle holders (75% off!!!). With the help of my boyfriend we drilled them out (they were hollow in the middle!!!!) and added a ikea light kit and shade. Voila! Instant lamp! I smile overtime i look at them!
Angie Tobias says
Idea Me!
I live one minute from Lowes, thank goodness! And I am surprised I hadn’t heard from Creative Ideas mag — but am now subscribed! Hoooo-RAY!
Sarah says
IDEA ME!
When I worked in a restaurant, we added mini banana splits to the dessert menu. I suggested calling them “bitty splitties”….I’m still pretty proud of that one!
Heather says
“IDEA ME” yo!
Bonus: Swapping sour cream for plain non-fat greek yogurt. No really, I’m not kidding. This is my creative accomplishment I’m most proud of as of late! Go ahead, try it!
Nicole says
Idea Me!
Ummm hmmm I clearly need the inspiration guide – cuz I’m fresh out of creative ideas! : 0
Jessica says
IDEA ME
I’ve made cut-out snowflakes out of colorful paper to decorate the house. :)
Rachel says
IDEA ME!
Not that it’s that creative, but I recently made frames with my husband and my initials instead of the usual his and her’s frames… My husband liked this idea much better!
Kaylen Boomer says
IDEA ME. I bought an awesome refurbished vanity/desk/chair set but didn’t have a place for it on our small home. I moved it so many times before I decided to break up the pieces. The awesome mirror now decorates our mantle. The desk sits in our lovely kitchen as extra counterop space. The chair sits on the other side of the kitchen in the corner next to our chalkboard door. I love that it is broken apart but the colors of it are threaded throughout our small home.
Bryn says
IDEA ME!!!!
Best spur of the moment dinner: Leftover steak, rotini pasta, parmesan cheese, mustard…sooooo goood!
Judy says
IDEA ME!
My most creative moment…hmm..I copy stuff of DIY blogs really well – faux board and batten in my bathroom, wreaths for every season…etc.
AmyRaye says
IDEA ME! I made a rack of coat hooks to organize my son’s vast collection of costumes- better access now!
Sara W. says
IDEA ME!!!
Amy says
IDEA ME!
Ummmmm. Apparently I need Lowes more than I thought. I can’t think of a single creative idea. I had to have had them. Right???? Sigh. And it is only Monday.
shana says
IDEA ME!
Too many projects to narrow down!
Brooke C says
IDEA ME!
It’s not too creative, but I used two shelves (made for closet organization) as temporary nightstands until we can afford new (to us) furniture.
Leslie says
IDEA ME.
Courtney F. says
IDEA ME!
My most creative idea ended up being my table assignments for my wedding. I was going crazy trying to figure out what the heck I was going to do for escort cards, because I didn’t really have enough time to make 120 little individual cards. So instead, I made an alphabetical list, put it into two fancy photo frames, and used that. I even recycled the frames into Christmas gifts for our grandmothers, filled with photos of them with us at the wedding!
melanie says
idea me!
Most creative moment? turning multi-colored wine bottles from meaningful locations into fireplace mantle artwork.
Emily says
Idea me…
I took a $2 bulletin board and covered it with green felt to create a MUCH cheaper felt board for my son.
Teresa says
IDEA ME! I can’t think of a creative idea right now, but I’m sure I’ve come up with some amazing ideas in my 45 years!
QS says
IDEA ME!
Michael says
IDEA ME!
Page says
IDEA ME!
:)
Andrea H says
IDEA ME!
Emily says
IDEA ME!
I added hooks to the side of my kitchen cabinets for coffee mugs. I know I’m not the first to do this but it has really helped adding more cabinet space!
Holly says
IDEA ME!!
Right now in the process of building our practically free compost bin. Hopefully a Lowe’s gift card will bring more ideas!
Stefanie says
IDEA ME!
It’s hard to think back, but looking forward I am really excited about all the crafts, activities and treats I have planned for my husband’s and daughter’s joint milestone bday party, using a young-and-young-at-heart theme~
Christine P says
IDEA ME!
Jenni says
IDEA ME!
My recent (borrowed) ideas include covering an ugly drop ceiling with curtains, and making some cafe curtains for our sun room out of cheap ikea curtains. Since we are an apartment, we need the privacy of curtains, and that way we don’t have ugly mini blinds blocking out the sun!
Leah says
Idea me! I need some inspiration!
Kaycie says
Idea me!
My best idea has been to take an old brass coatracks & paint it turquoise for our guest bedroom. We have rather small closets (filled to the brim with our own clothes), so when guests come we have some hangers on the coatrack that they can use for their own hanging clothes.
LeeAnn says
IDEA ME!
My husband has the moments of brilliance, like using extra bricks to section off our compost pile! I was using them as door stops!
Julie says
IDEA ME! Just managing to fit all of mine and my husband’s junk into our one-bedroom apartment required me to be pretty creative! Seriously, you should see our closet! :s
Samm Spangler says
IDEA ME!
I bought a $5 old window frame, backed it with chicken wire, then hung it and used paper clips to hold up pictures and notes… very shabby chic cute!
lindsey says
idea me!
i just finished a play kitchen for my daughter and it rocks!
Lauren @ Reject the Premise says
IDEA ME!!!
Molly says
Idea Me!
I couldn’t find drapes I liked, but I did find two gorgeous tablecloths that made awesome curtains!
Kristin says
IDEA ME!
My husband and I wanted crown moulding in our master so we got the foam kind. It was so easy and looks so good!
Brooke says
IDEA ME!
My most creative moment was taking the hymnal holder off of some old church pews that our church getting rid of. I painted ’em dark brown and hung them on the wall in my kitchen as cookbook/ cooking magazine holders!
SJ says
IDEA ME!
Aimee says
IDEA ME!
we’re in the process of re-doing our living room and have yet to decide on or buy some paint! this would greatly help that matter :)
Amy says
Idea me!
My favorite creative endeavor of late has been building my new veggie garden from the ground up.
elif says
IDEA ME! Hootie hoo
Melissa says
IDEA ME! I think I’m still waiting for my great idea…
Kristin says
IDEA ME
Amanda says
IDEA ME!!
Although not typically a creative person, my most shining moment was making that 4th of July cake that Sherry had pinned. If I do say so myself, it came out pretty awesome. ;)
JennyB says
IDEA ME!
Those $5 twin bed sheets at Walmart come in a few nice patterns and lots of great solids. They make great curtains (2 or three from one sheet) and bed skirts..just cut them to fit and use hem tape. FUN!