New to laser cutting and engraving machines? You might be overwhelmed when reading about xTool machines and trying to determine which is right for you. Here’s my overview of the machines and my recommendations. Which xTool machine is right for you? Here’s a rundown! Hey all! Are you looking to invest in a laser cutting …

Learn how to make DIY wall decals using a Cricut! Making your own wall stickers is a great way to personalize a room—perfect for renters, too! This post was sponsored by Cricut and contains affiliate links. Learn how to make your own wall decals using a Cricut! Hey all, today I’m talking all about how …

Learn how to make a cake topper with a Cricut machine! Learn how to make a number cake topper with a Cricut! Hey all! A little birthday party tutorial today about how to make a cake topper with Cricut supplies! Last year for R’s first birthday, I went all out. I made a balloon garland, …

Learn how to make a stencil with a Cricut machine! This post was sponsored by Cricut and contains affiliate links. How to make a stencil with a Cricut machine If you would have told me even a few months ago that I would be ecstatic with how a stencil project had turned out, I would …

Learn all about the powerhouse Cricut Venture here, including some projects I’ve completed and my thoughts on whether or not this machine is right for you. Cricut provided the machine for this review, and this article contains affiliate links. All about this powerhouse Cricut Venture machine! If you’re new to Cricut machine—or even if you …

Looking for a smaller but versatile cutting machine? The Cricut Joy Xtra has all of the features of the original Joy and more. Cricut provided the machine and materials for this review, and this post contains affiliate links. My Cricut Joy Xtra review…is this little machine right for you? Hey all! It’s been a while …

Looking for free DIY potting bench plans? I designed out for our patio with plenty of storage and room for hanging pots. Grab the plans here! Free DIY potting bench plans…designed with plenty of storage! It’s been a while since I have designed something from scratch myself and made it! I am not terribly great …

Looking for high-quality items you can use to engrave with your laser machine? I’m testing out 4 cheap things to laser engrave from Ikea, including a bamboo cutting board, cork trivet trays, a wireless cell phone charger, and more. 4 cheap, high-quality things to laser engrave from Ikea! Hey all! Recently we were visiting a …

Houses for small animals are a great laser cutter project! See how I made a bunch of different DIY bird houses and feeders, plus a butterfly house and a squirrel feeder, on my xTool P2 machine. xTool sent me a P2 machine in exchange for a review, and this post is part of that review. …

My ranch-style home sunroom tour will give you all of the inspiration you need for your sunroom, whether you’re considering a sunroom addition, remodeling an older sunroom, or simply redecorating. My plant-filled ranch-style home sunroom tour! Hi all! It’s been about 8 months since our sunroom project finished up. And I’m finally to a place …

Personalized pencils make great gifts, and today’s post is all about engraving pencils on an xTool M1 machine! The settings are specific for this machine, but the tips are relevant for other machines, too. All about engraving pencils on an xTool M1 laser machine! Hey all—today I have a quick laser machine project for you! …

Are you considering making an investment in an xTool P2 machine? I was fortunate enough to receive a P2 machine from xTool to review! Read on for my thoughts on this highly capable CO2 laser machine, the first few things I made with it, how it compares to the xTool M1 machine and the Glowforge, …