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If you're a laser crafting enthusiast, you know the joy of creating stunning designs for home decor and gifts. But what if you could take a large SVG design, like a 16-inch door hanger, and shrink it down into a detailed 4-inch Christmas ornament? 🎄 It might sound tricky, but with the right steps and tools, it’s easier than you think! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use LightBurn to resize your SVGs while keeping their proportions, detail, and usability intact. Whether you’re a seasoned laser crafter or just getting started, this step-by-step guide will help you turn...

  The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by creating unique, sassy Christmas ornaments? In our latest project, we combined artificial intelligence with advanced laser cutting technology to design and produce humorous and sarcastic ornaments that are both quick and affordable to make. Step 1: Designing with AI We began by utilizing ChatGPT, instructing it to act as a graphic designer to generate trendy, humorous, and sarcastic sticker designs. ChatGPT provided us with ten creative ideas, each accompanied by a corresponding phrase. We then asked ChatGPT to convert these concepts into prompts suitable for...

  The holidays are here, and it’s time to add some festive cheer to your home décor! If you’re looking for the perfect DIY Christmas craft, we’ve got you covered with this adorable 4ft Santa Porch Leaner. In our latest YouTube video, we show you step-by-step how to create this jolly decoration that’s sure to bring smiles to your family, friends, and neighbors. Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or a crafting newbie, this project is easy, fun, and customizable. Why Make a Santa Porch Leaner? Porch leaners are a fantastic way to spruce up your home’s entrance for the holidays....

  For us, crafting isn’t just a hobby—it’s a journey. Over the years, we’ve been on a quest to make our door hangers and other projects more vibrant, durable, and efficient to create. Today, we’re thrilled to share the culmination of that journey: the Procolored VF13 Pro UV DTF Printer. Spoiler alert: this tool has changed the game for us, and we think it could for you too! From Humble Beginnings to Crafting Excellence Our story starts like many makers' stories: simple materials and big dreams. We began crafting door hangers using Home Depot rounds and vinyl cut with our...

Welcome back, Makers! 👋 Do you love to do it, build it, or make it? So do we! This week, we’re diving into the exciting world of desktop lasers with a review of the xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser, a machine that promises to revolutionize your crafting experience. Why Choose the xTool P2S? If you’re ready to upgrade from a vinyl cutter or CNC machine, or are exploring options for a new side hustle, this desktop laser could be the perfect solution. Compact yet powerful, it fits neatly into any workspace (just 40” wide and 11” tall!) and comes...