I’ve been experimenting with something a little different recently – wooden laser pins! Using laser cutting and engraving, I created a small collection of pins inspired by cats (and one little bird that snuck in). Each piece is cut from wood, with the natural grain giving every pin its own character. The cats are my…
Category: Crafts
New Laser-Cut Keyring Set ✨
I’ve been experimenting with my laser cutter again, and this time I’ve created a new collection of wooden keyrings. Each one is cut and engraved from wood, with simple designs that make them both decorative and practical. This set includes a mix of text and shapes – little tokens that carry messages like “Thank You”,…
New Laser-Cut Earring Sets – Fresh from the Workshop
I’ve been back at my laser cutter this week and I’m excited to share three brand new earring designs I’ve just finished. Each set is made from beautifully walnut wood, cut and engraved with care, and finished with silver hooks for a lightweight, comfortable wear. The new designs are: I love how each design has…
🌿 Growing Joy: My Handmade Plant Pins
I’ve been working on a new set of pins—and this time, I’ve gone botanical. These sweet little wooden pins feature engraved and hand-painted potted plants, each one full of personality and natural calm. I love how each one turned out a little different:🌱 A chunky green succulent in a warm orange pot🌿 Leafy stalks sprouting…
🌟 Little Words, Big Impact: Positive Pins for Everyday Power
Lately, I’ve been playing with ways to combine creativity and encouragement—something small, simple, and cheerful to carry a positive message wherever you go. The result? These little wooden pins, engraved with words of empowerment and kindness. ✨ Each one is a tiny pep talk you can wear:Make it happen.Yes, you can.I can do it!You’ve got…
A New Chapter Begins: Welcome Neo and Kath
Back in November 2008, after the heartbreaking loss of our beloved cat George—who was tragically hit by a car right outside our home—we brought home two tiny British Shorthair kittens. Those two little souls became part of our family through thick and thin. They crossed continents with us, moving to America and back again, followed…
I Love My Country – New Laser-Cut Keyrings
I’ve been working on a new set of laser-cut keyrings that celebrate a simple idea: I love my country. Each one is cut from wood, shaped like a heart, and a laser cut ♥. So far, I’ve made keyrings for England, Wales, Scotland, and South Africa – a small selection, but each one meaningful in…
New Design Set: Little Dino ITH Coasters 🦖🧵
I’m thrilled to share my latest machine embroidery design with you – the Little Dino In-the-Hoop Coaster Set! This fun and playful set is perfect for anyone who loves dinosaurs or is looking for a cute, quick-stitch project. Whether you’re making a gift for a little one, adding a splash of character to your own…
New Creations: Laser-Cut Walnut Wood Earrings + A Beaded Blast from the Past
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been playing with my laser cutter again, this time experimenting with walnut wood — and I’m so excited to share the results! I’ve made a small collection of lightweight wooden earrings, each design playing with negative space and natural shapes. There’s something deeply satisfying about working with wood: the…
Pirate ABC Treasures – A Handmade Box of Letters
There’s something especially joyful about combining creative techniques to make something meaningful—and fun! My latest project has been exactly that: a handmade treasure chest of ABC coasters, blending machine embroidery and laser cutting into one playful and practical design. Each coaster is part of a carefully embroidered alphabet series I’ve been stitching, with pictures and…