DIY Wooden Puzzles Made with xTool S1 {How to Use DTF Transfers on Wood} A couple weeks ago I was playing with AI generated Christmas pictures. I had an idea to turn some of our pictures into Christmas themed pictures and then put them onto our Christmas pajamas this year. I had so much fun…
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Easy and Inexpensive Neighbor Gift Ideas
Easy and Inexpensive Neighbor Gift Ideas I love making Christmas neighbor gifts, it’s one of my favorite things to do this time of year. I enjoy coming up with a fun neighbor gift idea and then creating them for all of my friends and neighbors. I end up making a bunch of them each year,…
Easy Neighbor Gift Idea- Personalized Wooden Christmas Ornaments Made with xTool
Easy Neighbor Gift Idea- Personalized Wooden Christmas Ornaments Made with xTool **DEAL ALERT!!** The Christmas sale is going on right now! Machines are up to $1728 off and Free Santa Gift (worth up to $100) Accessories are up to 12% off: Buy 2 get 10% off. Code: CHRISTMAS10 Buy ≥3 get 12% off. Code:…
Tips and Tricks on How to Make Money with xTool Laser Cutters
Tips and Tricks on How to Make Money with xTool Laser Cutters I have had an xTool laser cutter for about a year now and I absolutely love having it! I love creating things with my xTool machines and coming up with new ideas and designs. Since having my xTool, Being a creator and blogger,…
How to Transfer Pictures to Wood- Custom Prizes Made with xTool S1
How to Transfer Pictures to Wood- Custom Prizes Made with xTool S1 One of the best things about having a laser cutter is that I get to make all kinds of things with it. I love creating truly unique things that you can’t just go to the store and buy. Every year my brothers, my…
Graduation Money Gift Idea- Graduation Photo Box {How to Put Photos onto Wood}
Graduation Money Gift Idea- Graduation Photo Box {How to Put Photos onto Wood} This past weekend my oldest son graduated! I still can’t believe that it happened, people aren’t lying when they say that the time flies by. I have been thinking about his graduation gift for a long time, I wanted something that was…
Father’s Day Gift Idea- Best Papa Ever Sign with SVG Cut File
Father’s Day Gift Idea- Best Papa Ever Sign with SVG Cut File Some of my favorite Father’s Day gifts ideas involve hands or hand prints. I especially love the saying with “hands down” in it. I have actually made several shirts with that saying for my husband. This is the first time I have done…
Gradation Party Idea- Graduation Picture Frames with K-12 Grades Photos
Gradation Party Idea- Graduation Picture Frames with K-12 Grades Photos I know it may seem crazy for me to be posting graduation party ideas at the end of May, but our school doesn’t get out until mid June and graduation doesn’t happen until the second weekend of June. So actually, I am ahead :). It’s…
Father’s Day Gift Idea- Light Up Star Wars Sign with Personalized Light Sabers
Father’s Day Gift Idea- Light Up Star Wars Sign with Personalized Light Sabers made with xTool M1 I love making things for Father’s Day. I especially love making things for my husband with our children’s names on it. He loves his kid and is one proud Dad, so having things with their names is really…
Easy Teacher Gift Idea- Wooden Post It Note Holder Made with xTool
Easy Teacher Gift Idea- Wooden Post It Note Holder Made with xTool Happy teacher appreciation week! I love making teacher gifts for my kids’ teachers. I have made a lot of things through out the years. This year I realized that even though I always make teacher gifts each year, I rarely give gifts to…
Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea- Interchangeable Classroom Sign
Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea- Interchangeable Classroom Sign It’s teacher appreciation this week! Teachers are amazing! Whenever I go into the school to volunteer, whether it be to help with a field trip or help in the classroom, I leave the school feeling exhausted! I couldn’t imagine doing that day in and day out. Teachers deserve…
Graduation Gift Idea- Personalized 2023 Light Up Sign
Graduation Gift Idea- Personalized 2023 Light Up Sign I don’t know how it happened but I have a kid that is graduating this year!! I could have sworn that it was just a couple years ago I was graduating from high school. That clearly is not the case but it sure feels like it sometimes!…
Laser Cut Wooden Rose- Easy Mother’s Day Gift Idea
Laser Cut Wooden Rose- Easy Mother’s Day Gift Idea If you are new to laser cutting and xTool, check out my beginner’s guide here. Spring is here!! When I think about spring, I think about all of the beautiful flowers in bloom. Spring time makes me so happy and seeing all of the pretty flowers…
Layered Wood Farm Sign- How to Engrave and Cut Wood at the Same Time
Layered Wood Farm Sign- How to Engrave and Cut Wood at the Same Time If you are new to xTool and laser cutters, check out my beginners guide to the xTool M1. A couple months ago my husband asked me to make him something to display at his work. I had had my xTool M1 for about a…
Engraved Wooden Picture Frame with Boise Temple
Engraved Wooden Picture Frame with Boise Temple Today is my parent’s anniversary. They were married on St. Patrick’s Day 61 years ago today! It is the first anniversary since my dad’s passing, so I wanted to make something special for my mom. I know that it is going to be a hard day for her,…
Personalized Wooden Easter Basket Tag with SVG File
Personalized Wooden Easter Basket Tag with SVG File Easter baskets are such a fun way to celebrate the holiday. I love making Easter baskets for my kids to come down to on Easter Sunday morning. It’s fun to see their faces when they see their baskets filled with goodies and candies. This year I thought…
How to Make a Layered Wood Sign with xTool M1
How to Make a Layered Wood Sign with xTool M1 If you are new to xTool and laser cutters, check out my beginners guide to the xTool M1. 2023 in a pretty big year for our family, my oldest son is a senior in high school and is graduating. It just boggles my mind that…
Easy Neighbor Gift Idea- Personalized Cookies for Santa Plate
Easy Neighbor Gift Idea- Personalized Cookies for Santa Plate Every year I make neighbor gifts for Christmas. I usually make 70+ gifts, so I try to come up with a fun idea that is simple, easy and inexpensive. The longer I live in one spot, I harder it is to come up with ideas. I…
Christmas Neighbor Gift Idea- Christmas Monogram Mug
Christmas Neighbor Gift Idea- Christmas Monogram Mug Christmas neighbor gifts are so fun to make. I seriously love making them for my friends, neighbors and co-workers. Since this year has been so crazy, I wanted to make a super simple and easy gift that didn’t take much time or money. So I came up with…
Baby Jesus Walnut Ornament- Easy Christmas Handout
Baby Jesus Walnut Ornament- Easy Christmas Handout This year we headed home for Thanksgiving to be with my family. While we were there, my mom showed me this super cute baby Jesus walnut ornament that my sister had made (she is the Relief Society president in their ward). I just loved how cute it was…