How to Make Nursery Name Sign (Custom DIY with xTool)

How to Make Nursery Name Sign (Custom DIY with xTool) Learn how to make a gorgeous nursery name sign for a new bundle of joy! Make a name sign for any occasion, not just a new baby...change the text for a wedding, family name or with a fun saying. This wood sign is perfect for customizing with a first and middle name, and looks great as home decor. Supplies Needed to Make a Laser Cut Nursery Name Sign: affiliate links xTool S1 20 W Wood Circle Pallet (12 inch) 3mm Basswood Flower Nursery Sign File Acrylic Craft Paint Metallic Rose Gold Paint Paint Brushes Hot Glue Gun or Wood Glue How to Get Laser Cut Files: Creative Fabrica  is a great resource for template files. I just purchased a one-year plan, and it comes with unlimited downloads. Granted, there are a bunch of AI generated images that do not thrill me...but the reason I decided to pay the $49 for the year was for the  laser cut files . No adobe illustrator or other graphic design programs needed, I can just download any ...

Gold Leaf Agate Slice Place Setting Card!

 Gold Leaf Agate Slice Place Setting Card! Nothing fancier than a great name card at your plate. These agate slices are delectable!  I got these agate slices online. (These ones are similar in size and have a small hole drilled in them for wearables or hanging.)  Mine are 3" range.  They are pricier but make a great size for a name plate. I used Gold liquid leaf and a paintbrush. And just carefully paint around all the edges of the agate. Place them on a paper and let them dry. The gold leaf dries quickly.  If there is a mistake, use some rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab to clean it up. Next, I used Dr. Ph. Martins Bleed Proof White ink and an Oblique holder Calligraphy pen. And just wrote out the names of each person attending. The beautiful sliced geodes are so sparkly and wonderful! The smooth part is easy to write on. If there is exposed crystals, just avoid that area. If you are interested in Calligraphy, The Postman...

Leather Name Cuff

 Leather Name Cuff For each cuff you will need: 9" by 1.25" a strip of Light Weight Black Leather Ribbon Slider Letters of name or word...check  the scrapbooking section at a craft store (I had these in my hoard for years) 2 diamond rivets Snaps for closure...we used metal snaps, but even plastic snaps work with light weight leather. This is the plastic snap set I have... Starter Pack KAM Plastic Snap Setting Pliers with 100 Plastic Snap Sets  Okay, let's get started. I used a metal ruler, cutting mat and rotary cutter to cut my leather to size. It's 1.25 inches wide and 9 inches long. Measure your wrist though...that's the best way to make something that fits!   Once the cuff is made and set with snaps...you can decorate!  I had these ribbon sliders of letters in my craft supplies for years. My daughter found them and wondered how to use them. We took a thin strip of pig skin leather, but a ribbon works too!  Then we m...