How to Make Shrinky Dink Plastic Charms or Earrings

How to Make Shrinky Dink Plastic Charms or Earrings! There is something so fun about turning a simple drawing into a tiny wearable piece of art! These adorable goldfish in a bag earrings started with a hand-drawn design, a sheet of shrink plastic, and a little bit of creativity. Shrink plastic (also known as shrinky dinks) is one of those nostalgic craft supplies that never gets old. Watching a flat piece of plastic transform into a tiny, sturdy charm feels like magic every single time. For this project, I turned my friend’s cute goldfish drawing into the sweetest little pair of dangling earrings. The best part? Because shrink plastic changes as it heats, every piece becomes completely unique. These little fish charms have the look of a tiny water-filled bag, complete with fun crinkles and texture from the shrinking process. They are the perfect handmade accessory for anyone who loves whimsical jewelry! (Print off the image above drawn by my friend Angie (no AI here), scaled to fit the...

How to Laser Cut Felt Banner with xTool P3 Machine

How to Laser Cut a Felt Banner with the xTool P3 Machine There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about a hanging felt banner, but using a laser cutter to create one takes it to a whole new level. Instead of painstakingly cutting every little detail by hand, you can create beautifully intricate patterns with clean edges and precise cutting in a fraction of the time. Did you know your laser cutting machine can cut felt!? Mind Blown! I love these adhesives from Aleene's sent to me to try out-- check them out here! For this project, I made a colorful Hogwarts-inspired crest banner using my xTool P3 laser cutter. I used a vibrant blue-ish teal felt for the background, gold-yellow felt for the detailed crest, and orange felt for the larger banner shape.  A wooden dowel, beads, gold twine, and a little Aleene's glue turned the laser-cut felt pieces into a finished wall hanging. The xTool P3 made this project especially fun because the built-in camera makes positioning the felt in...