After breaking down a haul of hundreds of aluminum drink cans, I’m inspired by the colours to make some easy can art! With just the three dollar store items you see below, we’ll turn those cans into eye catching wall decor you can keep for yourself or gift for the upcoming holidays. And for under $6 TOTAL, who could resist that? Continue reading
Would you like to learn to make a trendy soda can bracelet? When I can across a cuff bracelet on Pinterest with no tutorial, I was intrigued by the idea! Although the ones I was seeing are obviously made by professional jewelry upcyclers and backed with real silver, I knew I could make a version with only aluminum from soda cans. And the best part? You don’t have to be a silversmith or jeweller to craft this cuff bracelet! You can easily make this bracelet with supplies you already have. Continue reading
I used to be a staunch white meat chicken eater but recipes like this oven baked chicken legs have made me a convert! With it’s unique cooking technique, it cooks up delicious and juicy. Why eat dry chicken, when you really can’t overcook this recipe?
I’m usually a colour outside the lines type of gal, but when we started crafting with our xTool P2 laser, I thought it would be fun to try an easy paint by numbers! You don’t need to own a laser to do this project and there aren’t too many colours, so that makes it pretty simple to follow. Continue reading
Do you have bags of buttons lying around that you don’t know what to do with? When the Do It Over Designers challenged us to come up with a metal upcycle, I knew I could kill two birds with one stone by making this suncatcher DIY. Actually, as you’ll find out later in the reveal, the whole purpose of this project is NOT to kill any birds :). Continue reading
Are you looking for a soda can craft that won’t break the bank? Look no further than our Mondrian inspired soda can art project. It couldn’t be easier – or cheaper – to give you the best bang for your buck! It doesn’t get any better when you use thrifted and free items to create home decor. Continue reading
A drink station is just the upcycle we need to welcome friends and family to backyard BBQs all summer long!
It could also be just what you need for the upcoming Canada Day celebration. But if you celebrate 4th of July (or any other patriotic day), switch it up with something symbolic of your own country!
This upcycle will work indoors or out year round too! It will even work as a potting table if you choose to use it as outdoor furniture. Or I could see this sporting Mums in the Fall right on the porch! When you see the reveal, you may even want to adapt this as a bathroom vanity.
Keep this refreshing gazpacho recipe on hand for those sweltering hot days when the mere thought of turning on the stove feels unbearable. Gazpacho soup is always a welcome break from cooking!
With allergy season in full swing, why not reach for the tissue in a custom tissue box cover? When you go through as many tissues as we do, the box might as well be interesting to look at! Since we had so much fun with our DIY abstract art, we thought we’d use colourful felt again. Only this time, we’re going to appliqué it. And that’s nothing to sneeze at! Continue reading
Water leak from fridge?! Just when we thought we were going to have a well deserved break on Sunday, we returned home from the park to discover a water leak all over our kitchen floor!
Before this ever happens to you, be sure to pin this post to refer back to because we’re going to show how to fix leaking water from the fridge and stop it for good! Continue reading
We love exploring different materials with our xTool P2 laser, so DIY abstract art with laser cut felt is one we’re excited to try! Continue reading
Do you want to learn how to laser score? If you’re someone who likes to design for the laser, we have a time saving shortcut for you! In our previous post we showed you a technique for the P2 laser to laser engrave wood. Now, we’re eager to explore scoring too. Continue reading
Have you heard of word art design? Today we’re showing you how to create word art and turn it into a unique wall decor piece to display. Continue reading
We’ve shown you a few techniques using various materials with our xTool P2 laser, but today is all about laser engrave wood rounds! Hubs cut these rounds out over 30 years ago to make into lazy Susan’s, which obviously didn’t happen! So we’re going to repurpose a few to show you some cool laser engrave and score DIYs. You can find birch wood rounds on Amazon, but if you have a laser, why not cut your own? After all, the xTool P2 Co2 laser can cut, score and engrave! Continue reading
If you need a project idea for a new laser, try out our DIY dinosaur wall art! Dinosaur room decor is always a popular choice for decorating a kid’s room or nursery.
Welcome to our xTool P2 Co2 laser beginners guide! If you’ve ever dreamt of diving into a small business venture or taking your crafting skills to the next level, you’re in the right place!
We’ve put together this guide to help answer all those burning questions you might have about this awesome Co2 laser machine. Whether you’re itching to start engraving acrylic or glass, like us, or you’re just curious about what this laser can do, we’ll help you get ‘laser-focused’. Plus, we’ll share some troubleshooting tips and set up an inline fan – all based on our own experience setting up our P2.
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!
Did you know you can use Canva for surface design and design your own fabric? With Canva, you don’t even have to know how to draw! Continue reading
