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DIY Solar Eclipse Glasses on the xTool P2

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Did you know that you can make your own DIY Solar Eclipse Glasses if you can find the special solar film and have a laser cutter? With the solar eclipse just around the corner, I couldn’t wait to try these out on our new xTool P2 Co2 laser!

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon aligns with the Earth and Sun, casting a shadow on parts of Earth. While the moon is roughly 400 times smaller than the sun, on April 8th, the moon will be 400 times closer to the Earth, making a total solar eclipse possible!

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How to Design Your Own Fabric and More!

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Have you ever wondered how to design your own fabric and more, like the patterns you see on home decor, accessories and items all around you?  If you love to craft, whether for personal use or as a side hustle, surface design can be a great skill to learn!

As a fashion designer by trade, I’ve always wanted to dip my toe into the surface design pool and explore this awesome skill! All it took was a free mini course that teaches the basics, and more practice on my own, to scratch this off my bucket list. Continue reading →

Easy Felt Appliqué – Mondrian Heart Stool Cover

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Looking for a unique Valentine’s idea? Today we have an easy felt appliqué DIY. I love exploring different ways to use stencils with felt and this proves that you don’t have to just use paint as your stencil medium. This is such a cute idea for Valentines day – but it would work any time of year because off the Mondrian theme!

The best thing? This totally transforms a stool without doing a thing to the stool itself!

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Easy And Crisp Pan Fried Pork Schnitzel Recipe

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Are you craving a crispy, crunchy pork schnitzel recipe without the added fat of deep frying?  

As Blue Monday approaches in this part of the hemisphere, chances are you’re hungering for comfort food. Since this time of year is cold and lacking in sunshine, carb-rich foods can help our bodies make serotonin; making us feel calmer and less stressed.

If that sounds like you, make sure you’re supplementing with vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin). Then go ahead and indulge in this schnitzel recipe. But don’t forget the veggies to make this meal healthier! Ya know what they say about too much of a good thing!

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