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How to get inspired (about making things!)

Charlyn Gonda on August 27, 2018

Hello! I've been having fun making things for 12 Months of Makes (as evidenced by the state of my desk pictured above haha), and I figured this pos...
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Daughter's been a big inspiration, I'm kind of using her as an excuse to resurrect a few hobbies like electronics. On the weekend we were IKEA hacking to make an extra play house for her hamster. Tonight we'll add straw, plants, toys and tubes etc. to make it less austere!

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Charlyn Gonda

OMG that's amazing! What a great reason to resurrect a hobby :D I hope you'll share a photo of the new hamster tenant + young maker :D

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Thanks! At the moment it needs a lot more coziness and some soft floors, but that's coming next. Hamster climbs the ladders in all the wrong ways, so the floors need plenty of padding!

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Charlyn Gonda

So good!! Looks like such a fun project 🎉 thanks for sharing!

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Noel

Great post! Options 3 and 4 are where I always seem to end up deriving ideas. I'm currently working a "Smart" fan to accompany my indoor bicycle training setup. It's solving a problem (having to get off my bike constantly to turn the high-volume fan up and down as I heat up and cool off) but also adding to the experience of the indoor setup

Thanks for sharing!

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Ben Halpern • Edited

6. Read a post from Charlyn!

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Charlyn Gonda

😂😂😂 thanks Ben!

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Thoby V ijishakin

Another great article!

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Charlyn Gonda

Thank you!!

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Albert Stevens

Finding inspiration for your website can be a daunting task, especially when you're starting from scratch. However, it's essential to find inspiration so that you can create a website that stands out and engages your audience. Here are some tips to help you find inspiration for your website: Inspirational Stories

Look at your competitors: Take a look at your competitors' websites and see what they're doing. You can get ideas on how to design your website, the kind of content to create, and how to engage with your audience.

Check out other websites in your industry: Check out other websites in your industry, especially those that are doing well. You can get inspiration on how to structure your website, the kind of content to create, and how to market your site.

Use social media: Social media is an excellent source of inspiration for your website. Follow your competitors, influencers, and industry leaders to see what they're doing. You can also use social media to get ideas for your website's content.

Attend industry events: Attend industry events and conferences to learn about the latest trends, technologies, and ideas. You can also network with other professionals in your industry and get inspiration for your website.

Ask for feedback: Ask your audience, friends, and colleagues for feedback on your website. This feedback can help you improve your website and get new ideas.

In conclusion, finding inspiration for your website can be a challenging task, but by using the tips above, you can get new ideas, create a unique website, and engage your audience.

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Nurbol Alpysbayev
  1. Get broken
  2. Be poor
  3. Realize life is tough