Wednesday, April 8, 2015

You're Awake, You're Awesome - Live Like it. From noreply@blogger.com (House of Smiths)

Today's Inspiration comes from guest blogger noreply@blogger.com (House of Smiths) Be sure to check out their blog! Amazing things will happen everyday.



You're going to do SO much. But it's not about what you do, it's about who you are.



You are Awesome. You're made that way.



You're made from love.

To be loved.

And to spread love.



A message that I think we ALL need to hear from time to time.

Hope you're having a great day!




xoxo







DIY Upcycled Clock Frame By: Grace Bonney

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Since moving into our home, I’ve wanted to fill the walls with photos, quotes and things that hold meaning to my husband and me. It has been a process choosing what to hang, so our walls are pretty bare at the moment. When Fran and Grace contacted me to create a picture frame tutorial, I knew this was the nudge I needed to work towards my goal of printing and hanging memorable photos. This project took longer than I expected due to the time I spent reminiscing over our photos from our honeymoon in Maui, but the DIY process was a breeze. I finally landed on a photo from one of my favorite places we visited and got to work! I love how easy it is to transform a simple clock into a clean, functional frame. I’ll have to rotate the photo every once in a while so I can keep admiring all the treasured family photos I have stored away. —Courtney



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Materials Needed:


-Clock

-Printed photo

-Leather strap

-Bronze circular stud

-Xacto knife

-Scissors

-Tape


Process:


1. Take apart your clock.


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2. Cut your photo to the size of the inside of the clock.


3. Tape or glue your photo over the original clock numbers.


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4. Put your clock back together so it is now a picture frame.


5. Using your x-acto knife, cut two slits through the leather and side of the clock. If your clock is not plastic, you can use a drill.


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6. Secure leather to your frame with the circular stud by flattening the prongs on the underside of the frame.


7. Hang up and enjoy!


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Auto water feeder for dogs By: IH guest

Auto water feeder for dogs


Materials: SORTERA recycling bin


It’s getting hotter and my dogs needed more water. I thought of making it automatic, so that they can have water even while I am away.


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So I bought a float and some small related accessories and then installed in an IKEA SORTERA box (recycling bin with lid). I took half the lid off, which allows the dogs to drink water, most of the leaves to stay out, and the dogs cannot get in. Used white tape to secure the cover. When filled, it is heavy and they cannot move it.


It works fantastic!


By Yanis


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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

After The Jump 2015: Your Requests for Next Season By: Grace Bonney

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Last December I took a much-needed break from my weekly radio show to focus on everything related to our move upstate and to focus more on the site here, our team and what we were writing about. But after almost four months away from the radio, I’m ready to put my headphones back on to record season 3 and episode 101. So why am I writing about this now without an episode to share yet? Because I’d really like this season to be shaped by all of YOU.


Rather than last year’s format of interview-after-interview, I’m going to be cobbling together (and editing on my own) slightly longer shows and an overall season that addresses deeper topics in each episode, with interviews, clips and advice from multiple guests around the world. Since we aren’t living just a few minutes away from Roberta’s anymore, I’ll be recording on my own, interviewing guests via phone, Skype and in-person at our home in Ulster County. Each episode will have a more narrative arc and will feel more like a crafted story, which will allow me to better ensure that each episode delivers the sort of high-quality content, advice and feedback that you all deserve.


So I would love to hear from you: what do YOU want to hear on Season 3 of After the Jump? I’m open to everything and anything, from recommendations for guests, to suggestions for the format to overall topics, issues and problems (or things you want to celebrate!) you want to hear addressed. This show is all about celebrating, encouraging and helping the creative community connect and grow, so your thoughts, opinions and feedback mean so much. Thank you for your feedback and I’ll see you back on the air by June of this year. Until then, you can listen to all 100 episodes of After the Jump (Seasons 1 and 2) right here online or here on iTunes. xo, grace




















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Hackers Help: Has anyone tried cutting Oxberg glass door to fit half-height Billy? By: HotShot

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Photo: IKEA.com



There is one thing about Billy I find very bugging. Why is there no Oxberg glass door for the half-height (41 3/4 “) Billys? There is only a solid wooden door for that size.


Then the idea of cutting the big Oxberg glass doors to fit the small Billys. I measured it and it should be possible.


Has anybody ever tried that?


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Pet Feeding Station Hack By: IH guest

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Materials: TROFAST shelving unit


I made a doggie feeding station out of a shelf from the kids section. And I added lights!


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By Cathlyn Clark


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Monday, April 6, 2015

IKEA Wallets By: IH guest

Materials: FRAKTA


Wallets made of IKEA FRAKTA bags.


By Alexander Kostritskiy


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