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…
Category: Laser & Engraving
Laser Hearts in Wood: A Pendant Collection Close to My Heart
I’m so excited to share my latest creative project with you — a new collection of laser-etched wooden heart pendants. Each heart in this series is carefully cut and etched from wood. The grain, the warmth, the texture — it all adds a tactile charm that I absolutely love. The laser allows for clean lines…
iLove Keyrings — Reimagined for Laser Engraving
One of my favourite creative projects has had a fresh update — my iLove keyring range is now available as laser-engraved designs! These started life as machine embroidery patterns, combining clean country outlines with a simple heart to mark the idea of place — a personal connection to where we’re from, where we’ve been, or…
Bespoke Tea & Coffee Coasters – Ready for the Team
I’ve just finished a little project I’ve been quietly excited about—laser-engraved wooden coasters, each one personalised with a team member’s name and their tea or coffee order. Whether it’s milky with two sugars or coffee, no sugar, everyone has their go-to brew—and now their own coaster to match. It’s a fun and practical way to…
A–Z Embroidered Coaster Set: A Stitch at a Time
There’s something wonderfully satisfying about watching an idea turn into something you can hold in your hands—and this latest project is exactly that. I’ve just completed a full A–Z set of coasters, each one featuring a machine-embroidered object on one side, and the corresponding letter and word on the other. From A for Apple to…
New Laser, New Possibilities – Tiny Projects, Big Joy!
I’m so excited to share that I’ve added a new tool to my creative setup — a compact laser cutter! It’s perfect for smaller projects, and I’ve already fallen in love with everything it can do. With a working area of just under 10×10 cm, it might be small, but it’s definitely mighty. I’ve been…
Reflections on 2024: A Year of Challenges and Creative Hope
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on what has been a challenging and somewhat unproductive time for my creative pursuits. 2024 has been a whirlwind, and unfortunately, creativity often took a backseat amidst the chaos. The summer months, which I usually associate with bursts of inspiration and resin art experiments,…