Eeek . . . . Christmas is just around the corner . . .

and I cannot believe it. Even though it has been a long year, some parts have gone amazingly fast. Christmas is one that I feel will be here in a blink of eye. Friday we started the decorating. I am not sure how long it will take, but I'm excited about having a jump start this year.

This gives me Thanksgiving meets Christmas vibe.

I made the grateful out of baltic birch and I am not sure if I want to paint them or leave them unpainted. Sometimes I really like the slight burn markings from the laser that the wood takes on. I may do some a few different ways and see which one(s) I take to. Materials used: baltic birch wood.

I have been firing up my laser and here are some other things I have made in the past few weeks.

My daughter has loved gnomes since she was about 2 years old. I remember her not wanting to let go of a few gnomes that were in the dollar bin at Target, back in approximately 2006. So I bought them and boy did she play with them all the way up until they broke. When I saw this SVG cut file, I just knew I had to run it through the laser and make it for her.

Materials used: wood, acrylic paint.

I really love working with acrylic. These dog bone ornaments are the cutest.

Materials used: I used clear acrylic, liquid acrylic paint and love the way they have come out.

I just want to also say that I LOVE the name Donovan! It's so fun to say and it's a beautiful name - that's all. 😊

Merry Christmas 2020 - this personalized ornament, represents this crazy year we have had. Hopefully next Christmas this is just a reminder of what was and no longer a current event.

Materials used: clear acrylic, no paint because sometimes I just like the natural frost from the laser.

Cathedral windows - I like these because they give such a festive vibe.

Materials used: I used gold glitter spray paint for these and regular acrylic paint for the letters with some lacquer for shine, but only on the letters, and wood.

Thank you for taking the time to swing by. I appreciate your support. Until next time, please stay well and healthy. 💚

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Halloween Ghost - Tic Tac Toe Game

What a fun classic game - Never gets old. This cute ghost game set can travel with you, or help time pass if you are waiting for an appointment with your special ones. Because come on, who doesn't love to play tic tac toe and silently compete? 😂 Using my Glowforge laser, this cute ghost was cut and engraved on baltic birch wood. Acrylic was used for the games pieces (ghosts/pumpkins). The ghost is approximately 5.12 w x 6.5 h. If you are interested in one, you can find it by clicking on this link: https://square.link/u/c8P7PpVi -or- by clicking on the SHOP tab listed above. Until next time, Maddie

Revisiting an older DIY post.

UPDATE: To an older DIY and post. I had added some paper to the inside of this cute metal envelope holder. You can find that post here: https://maddiemarrs.blogspot.com/2020/08/a-quick-and-simple-diy.html . Although it came out cute, something was off Something about the bronze was just not hitting me the way the way I wanted it to, so, I decided to paint it white - and now, I love it! You can see that in this photo I had already done a light sanding. I used white gesso for this project. Lots and lots of gesso. 😅 Oh my gosh, since it's metal, I can add magnets! How fun! I am going to leave it as is, but it would look great distressed. For now this will be on our mantel as part of our Valentine display. Afterwards, it will probably be hung in my studio and hold some yarn. I do love this, it screams happy. Until next time, Maddie

My Garage My Tools My Rules Sign Decor using my Glowforge Laser

This wood sign was made using my Glowforge laser, and is hand painted by me. This would make a great Father's Day gift. However, as I sit here typing this, I just thought of how fun this would be in pink, maybe some gold, maybe some glitter? I don't know, it sounds like it would be adorable. I may have to put that on the list of projects I'd like to get done. The sign is approximately 15 x 10.8 and sealed with a matte finish. If you are interested in this piece, please click on the SHOP tab above or click on this link: Garage Tool Rules Sign Thank you for stopping by and have a happy crafty day, Maddie

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