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Hair Bow Ribbon Wall Hangers Project Overview: My new journey into motherhood has kept me busy (hence all the non-project posts lately). However, I have managed to sneak in another baby/kid focused set of designs. I promise it won’t be baby stuff forever, but I love making things for my little girl at the moment. […]

Basic, Plus, or Pro? Which Glowforge is Right for me? Project Overview: So this questions gets asked… All.The.Time in the Glowforge groups on Facebook and frankly I think almost everyone is tired of answering it. It all comes down to a matter of opinion, in truth. However, in order to never have to type out […]

Glowforge Accessories, Add ons, and Modifications Post Overview: If you’ve ever browsed a Glowforge group or forum you’ll see a variety of posts on parts, add ons, and modifications for the Glowforge. People often ask questions about aftermarket parts and repairs as well. This post will be a good opportunity to consolidate some of that […]

Adobe Illustrator for the Glowforge Project Overview: As may be obvious in this blog I primarily work with Adobe Illustrator to design my files for the Glowforge. I have over 15 years of experience with the program and work professionally as a designer using the Adobe suite. I get asked a lot of questions in […]

Affordable, Mobile Glowforge Setup Project Overview: I’ve been very busy lately as I gave birth to my daughter a few weeks ago. Well, that set a few things into motion – mainly because my Glowforge used to be located in what is now the baby’s room. Our bedroom was the only other place I could […]

Japanese Motif Embroidery Kit Project Overview: I bought a shipment of acrylic from Cerulean Tides Laser Supplies and was dying to test out an extra sheet of mirrored teal acrylic Amanda sent along with it. I was wracking my brain for some sort of unique project I could try it out with and decided I […]

Glitter and Foil Decals Project Overview: This is another “test and settings” post. I’m not 100% sure what I want to do with this technique yet, but I do know it would be GREAT for awards and signs. I have seen some videos from Trotec Canada showing a laser foil they used to sell. Well, […]

Kaleidoscope Kit Instructions Project Overview: These are the instructions for constructing my Kaleidoscope Kit. I will try and keep them as simple, and straightforward as possible. For a video and further tips please watch the video.  GET THE KIT To purchase a kaleidoscope kit visit the following link. I also offer the laser cutting files […]

Perfect Stud Earrings Project Overview: Perfect is a strong word, but I really think this technique results in really high-quality stud earrings. It’s not particularly complicated, but I put this together because I was tired of the backs popping off my earrings. I could not find a glue that looked good and really stuck well. […]

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Journal Design Project Overview: This is a simple inspiration project. Although the file is for sale – for anyone with design experience creating something unique with your own shape shouldn’t be too challenging. If you’d like deeper guidance on designing the cover for your journal check out my Peekaboo Journal post.  […]