How to Paint a Globe (DIY Galaxy Star Map Tutorial)

How to Paint a Globe (DIY Galaxy Star Map Tutorial) Transform an old globe into a galaxy star map perfect for Halloween or just every day home decor. Find a vintage globe at thrift stores, yard sales or out of the dusty attic and make it a statement piece for the coffee table. With a few simple steps and a coat of paint, you'll have an awesome DIY globe just in time for spooky season. Create a visually stunning star map on a globe with different colors of paint and a little bit of sparkly glow in the dark paint. The perfect way to decorate the home in a cosmic way.  I'm just showing how to do a cool galaxy paint vibe with some major constellations, but you can expand and add all the zodiac sign constellations, symbols and whatever else you like! Painting a Globe! There are some out there that would cringe to see a perfectly good globe painted. This globe had its own issues and was donated to a thrift store. I bought it with the sole purpose of upcycling it and I love how it tur...

How to Make Acrylic Name Keychains DIY with xTool P3

How to Make Acrylic Name Keychains DIY with xTool P3 There’s something extra special about having your name on something—especially when it’s colorful, handmade, and just plain cute!  These pastel acrylic name keychains are a fun project to make with the  xTool P3 CO2 Laser , and they come together with just a few pieces of acrylic and some colorful hardware. I love the layered look of these keychains because the soft pastel background makes the off white name really pop.  You can customize them with any name, nickname, word, or even a short phrase, making them perfect for gift tags, back-to-school baskets, party favors, teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, or just a fun handmade gift for friends. The xTool P 3 makes cutting the pieces incredibly satisfying because you can watch the laser beam work its way around every curve and letter.  And once the cutting is finished, the assembly is as simple as gluing the two acrylic layers together and adding a pastel keychain...