How to Make Handwritten Heart Sign xTool Acrylic DIY

How to Make Handwritten Heart Sign xTool Acrylic DIY Learn how to take handwritten hearts and cut them out of acrylic to make the perfect Mother's Day gift. xTool has done it again, with black core gold acrylic that can be cut easily on the xTool S1. It's easy to make something beautiful and custom for your home in just a few minutes with the xTool S1. Let's get started! XTOOL S1 CAN CUT METALLIC GOLD ACRYLIC! The gold shimmery acrylic used to only be able to be cut with a CO2 Laser, but xTool has created colored acrylics with a black core, so they are easily and beautifully cut with a Diode or Blue Light Laser. This is a huge game changer for us diode laser users, because now we can cut shiny metallic gold for the perfect, classy gift. Do not buy the acrylic sheets from Hobby Lobby unless you have a CO2 laser, they will not cut with a diode laser. CHECK OUT ALL THE COLORED ACRYLICS WITH A BLACK CORE HERE! MAKE PNG FILES OF EVERYONE'S HEART: This fun craft gets the who...

How to Make Stencils with Dollar Tree Cutting Mats

How to Make Stencils with Dollar Tree Cutting Mats! Make the perfect paint stencils using chopping mats from Dollar Tree. I love making my own reusable stencils, but stencil material can get pricy--Dollar Tree crafts are the BEST! I love finding things at the dollar store that I can use for something entirely different than its intended purpose--plus, they are nearly free crafts! Supplies Needed for DIY Stencils: affiliate links Set of 2 Flexible Chopping Mats from Dollar Tree (you can buy these online if you buy 4 packages) Cricut Maker Deep Point Blade + Housing Strong Grip Mat Painters Tape Plaid Craft Paint Plaid Stencil Paint Brush Step 1: Set Up First things first. Begin by selecting a stencil image in Cricut Design Space. I just typed in "stencil" and picked one of the first few pictures I found, it's important that the images are designed for stencils so they translate better. Stencils are made so that you can paint or draw in the space that is cut out and then t...