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My Altered State

Member Since: 08/2014

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My Altered State

Sometimes a good DIY project starts with a half-formed idea or the need to use up materials. Sometimes, all you really need is a tiny bit of inspiration. myalteredstate.co came to be from a desire to contribute something a little different to the DIY pool, and to tell the story of how a project can come to life. No matter what plans you follow or materials you use, the moment you begin is an opportunity to make it your own

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    Holiday Mantel Ornament Art
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    • Very original and a nice change from the usual mantle decorations. I might need to invest in a scroll saw.
      By MOgreen, on December 5, 2016
      • They are the best :) You should invest in one.
        By My Altered State, on December 9, 2016
    • I definitely want a Ryobi scroll saw. My jigsaw just doesn't cut that clean! Love, love it, I have many scraps I can use!!!!!
      By thepauls4_63389, on December 5, 2016
      • I would love to see what you make with your scraps :)
        By My Altered State, on December 9, 2016
    • I am very jealous of your scroll saw!
      By ColeenB, on December 5, 2016
    • This is a really cool project! I jave been meaning to get back into woodworking
      By Kenlor, on December 13, 2016
    • Great job & great idea! But what did you end up doing with the ornaments that were cut out?
      By Gigi 16, on December 16, 2016
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    DIY Dutch Door
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    • Brilliant, charming, beautiful, useful and completely creative! :) Love it!!! ~ Christina in FL
      By queenopearls_117536, on September 2, 2016
    • I love this for a baby's room!! It looks GREAT!!!
      By Terlis1221, on September 16, 2016
    • Great Job! I think I may do this for my cellar way. It can act as a gate for my dog, for when I have company over.
      By fEzZ, on September 18, 2016
    • Such a clever idea! I'll be checking out more of your projects!!
      By superreader, on September 27, 2016
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    DIY Spray Paint Organizer
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    • Very cool idea and execution. I might try making a smaller one with my new Ryobi tool. Eric
      By Eric in San Diego, on May 21, 2016
    • I like the simple design.
      By Jeff Projects, on May 25, 2016
      • Thanks Jeff, I just looked at your projects, you are very talented. :)
        By My Altered State, on May 25, 2016
    • There is nothing better than having a nice organized garage. Every time I allow my garage to become a mess, I wind up finding tools I forgot I had when I do decide to clean it up. The same would apply to paint. You forget you had a green, so you go buy one, only to find the old one later.
      By 1froglegs, on May 26, 2016
      • You get me then! This has been my struggle. ;)
        By My Altered State, on May 26, 2016
    • What an awesome paint organizer. This would be perfect for our garage.
      By Birdiebee, on May 26, 2016
    • i do believe there are some awesome ideas on this and this is just another project id like to start
      By carol clark, on May 26, 2016
    • That's a good idea! My husband would really like this. :)
      By calmond, on May 31, 2016
    • This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
      By awitbrodt_114221, on September 1, 2016
    • Need to do this! Such simple idea :)
      By Jfranich, on September 1, 2016
    • What a great way to show all the cans. Currently mine are all in a shelf but it's hard to see what colors I have, this would eliminate that.
      By ginger_rose_126257, on September 1, 2016
    • Sweet project and love all the details. This could be adapted to SO many storage ideas, thank you!!! ~ Christina in FL
      By queenopearls_117536, on September 2, 2016
    • Wow what a great idea!
      By ashleeault, on September 16, 2016
    • Wish I would have thought of this for my old shop!
      By Mikelstinson, on September 16, 2016
    • I love this project! Such a space saver! I'm always trying to figure out what to do with those cans of spray paint!!
      By mirparsons, on September 17, 2016
    • this is a brilliant storage idea i mean its just brilliant i love the design the way they fit in amazing
      By carol clark, on September 30, 2016
    • You inspire me so much! Johnny and I got some projects on our bucket list but first I think garage organization is needed big time over here! Great idea!
      By Hillmaas, on September 30, 2016
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    Light Up Holiday Tree
    4y
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    Team Wall Art
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    • I love this project, but you really should of used a better team like Notre Dame..lol
      By SoCraftySewCreative, on September 1, 2015
    • socraftysewcreative, Haha Jeannie! Tell you what... When Urban Meyer is coaching there, consider it done. (You know, timing.) :)
      By My Altered State, on September 2, 2015
    • Roll Tide. Love the project! Im building a man cave and will do all the teams in my conference. Thanks for the fun idea.
      By kahuna1360, on September 10, 2015
    • I totally agree with SoCraftySewCreative!!! Great project!!!
      By LetsGetCrafty, on September 25, 2015
    • Where did you get the stencil printout from?
      By Mglick07, on March 30, 2019
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    Desktop File Drawers
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    • Pauline, this is brilliant! Great step by step tutorial, thank you! :) Did you wax the bottom of the drawers and/or glides or wasn't that necessary? I can't wait to try this! ~ Christina
      By queenopearls_117536, on August 3, 2015
    • Am I missing something here? You do not say what you used for the frame and draw cuts, I assume you used the remaining piece of 1 x 12, because it is the only board listed in the materials; other then the 1/4" ply.
      By doctyryx3_82294, on August 3, 2015
    • @queenopearls_117536 Thank you. I didn't need to wax the bottom of the drawers, but it wouldn't hurt to do it if you wanted. :)
      By My Altered State, on August 3, 2015
    • @doctyryx3_82294 You are correct. The other half of the 1x12" board is used for the sides and top. (Step One) :)
      By My Altered State, on August 3, 2015
    • This is an adorable set of drawers. What material did you use for the actual drawer fronts and sides? It seems as tho' 1/2 of the 1x12 x8 was used for the sides and top of the box...and the other 1/2 used for the 3 drawer bottoms.
      By tinab158, on August 31, 2015
    • tinab158 Thank you and yes, that is correct. The lumber material for this project consists of a 1" x 12" x 8' board, and a 24 x 48" sheet of thin plywood. :)
      By My Altered State, on August 31, 2015
    • Great set of drawers, I love them! I do have a question though, and I hope it's not too late to get an answer. You show making a notch on the bottom, rear corners of the drawers: so they will clear the track. However you don't mention or show the size of the finished notch, only the very start of it. Can you tell me the size of the finished notch needed to clear the track? I came to RYOBI for another one of your projects, now this project has moved to the top of my list.
      By Happily, on September 2, 2015
    • Happily, Thank you so much! The size of the notch is relative to the size of the tiny scrap strips you use for the drawer guides. It just needs to be flush with the plywood underside of the drawer so it slides smoothly, and wide enough to clear the guides (or rails). It's easy to eyeball it once you have it in front of you, and it only takes a second to notch them out. :)
      By My Altered State, on September 2, 2015
    • do you have downloadable plans
      By billtrivett, on August 11, 2016
    • I would also like downloadable plans please!!
      By altima04, on June 11, 2017
    • I love it! Where did you find the cute hardware?
      By cnoher0, on December 18, 2017
    • Weird cannot access this project 
      By Grasshopper6, on May 31, 2018
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    Convertible Pet Stairs
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    • What a brilliant idea to make it fit under the bed when not in use! I love this!
      By karen_atlanta, on July 8, 2015
    • Here's one more improvement that could be made here.... construct it so that drawers fit into the open end. It then becomes under-bed storage, too. In the section that flips, make it so that the drawer could be used in either position.
      By CaptainComet, on July 21, 2015
    • Great idea M.A.S. Might I add one more suggestion, for those who own shorter dogs like Mini Dachshunds considering running a router along the top edge so they don't scrape their bellies on the way up. As for issues with traction, possibly something like this, http://www.amazon.com/Safe-Way-Traction-Rubberized-Safety/dp/B00DP3QCEC/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1437748915&sr=8-27&keywords=stair+traction
      By marco551, on July 24, 2015
    • Marco, Thanks for the feedback. I cut up a rubber no slip kitchen mat, it seemed to do the trick.
      By My Altered State, on July 25, 2015
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    DIY Trellis Column
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    • What a great beginner project for me to build, thanks for the plans :)
      By SoCraftySewCreative, on April 1, 2015
    • I love it! I will be making 3!
      By Tcbucket, on April 1, 2015
    • very nice
      By mrlou, on May 30, 2015
    • Very nice. Just what I needed to see.
      By TCam, on June 15, 2016
    • Very nice wanting to make 3 trying to find the wood lath bundle 
      By Squid1957, on September 13, 2018
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    Wooden Tree Ornaments
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    • These are so cute - I love them! I wish I had a nail gun - perhaps one day I will. :-)
      By Heatheranne, on December 3, 2014
    • Love them! I have been looking for things to nail. Seriously. The Airstrike is amaze!
      By Little Mama Makes, on December 3, 2014
    • Very nice, something quick and great use of left over pieces of cut offs that seem to grow and collect dust.
      By Every Other Day Wood Working, on December 13, 2014
    • I just love everything you create, these little wood Christmas trees are amazing!
      By SoCraftySewCreative, on January 7, 2015
    • These are really cute! I personally would make them thinner for the gift packages but like the wider ones for tree ornaments. I will be making many of these!! You could sure do many things with them like adding to a bowl with other objects, stringing a garland...whatever!! Thanks!
      By McGypsy9, on February 10, 2015
    • Handsomely! We liked!
      By Vladimir, on August 8, 2015
    • on my 2Do list now ... tysm
      By uWishuCould, on October 5, 2015
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