Wooden Butterfly Bookmarks

Encourage reading AND crafting by making custom Wooden Butterfly Bookmarks using Ikonart!

I love making bookmarks and think they are a fun way to encourage kids (and adults) to keep reading. There are so many ways to customize blank wood bookmarks, but one of my favorites is to wood burn a creative design on the front using my Ikonart custom stencil kit! These Wooden Butterfly Bookmarks are so simple and fun to make for crafters of every level. What's even better is that you can reuse the stencil over and over to make a whole collection of bookmarks. These are great for selling or gifting to both kids and adults - not to mention that bookmarks are a fantastic incentive to keep reading!!

Hot Cocoa Reverse Canvas Sign

Warm up your home with a stenciled Hot Cocoa Reverse Canvas Sign!

One of the best parts of winter is a steaming cup of homemade hot cocoa! Instead of adding it to my recipe book, I decided to create a piece of decor using my favorite cocoa recipe. This Hot Cocoa Reverse Canvas Sign was made using a simple canvas and a custom stencil (thanks to my Ikonart kit). It was such a fun and simple project to make, and I absolutely love how it turned out. Not only am I going to show you how to make this festive holiday decor, but I'm also sharing the FREE design so that you can make one for your own home!!

New to making reusable stencils? Here's how to Get Started with Ikonart!

Wooden Want/Need/Wear/Read Christmas Gift Tags

Use this FREE laser cut file to make custom wooden Christmas gift tags for something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read!

As my child gets older, holiday shopping has gotten a little more complicated. To make gift giving a little easier this year, I am going to start the "Four Gift" tradition, where you split gifts into four categories: something you want, something you need, something to wear, and something to read. I think it's going to not only help us to get creative with the gifts, but it will probably help us to stay on budget! To top off the gifts, I made these gorgeous wooden Christmas gift tags using my xTool M1. If you're interested in making these tags for your family  I'm sharing the FREE laser cut file!

New to laser cutting? Be sure to check out how to get started with the xTool Laser Machine!

Luna Lovegood Spectrespecs Bling Straw Topper

Add some magic to your tumbler with a rhinestone-covered Luna Lovegood Spectrespecs Bling Straw Topper!

Everyone is toting their tumblers around with them, and it would be a tragedy to get yours mixed up with someone else's! Like Luna Lovegood (from Harry Potter), make your drink stand out from the crowd with a sparkling Spectrespecs Bling Straw Topper! Made with resin and covered in shiny rhinestones, this straw topper is stunning when the light hits it, and would make a great gift for fellow Potterheads.

New to resin? Be sure to check out Resin 101: Getting Started with Resin!

Resin Paw Pen Holder

Store your favorite pens in a Paw Print Pen Holder made of resin!

My workspace gets cluttered pretty quickly, so I'm always looking for ways to organize my things. This Resin Paw Pen Holder is not just cute, but is just what I needed to keep my pens in one place. To make this pen holder so vibrant, I combined Unicorn Spit with the resin! If you are new to resin, this is a great project to start with. It's a great way to get yourself organized, and also makes a great gift idea.

New to resin? Be sure to check out Resin 101: Getting Started with Resin!

DIY Vacation Fund Money Box

Make a custom Vacation Fund Money Box to save for your next big trip!

Life has been hectic lately, and honestly, who doesn't need a relaxing vacation right about now? As a fun way for my family to save money for some travel, I decided to make a DIY Vacation Fund Money Box! Not only is it super cute, but seeing our spare change physically pile up through the glass is a pretty encouraging! If you want to make one of these for yourself, this is a quick and simple project for Ikonart beginners, and I'm sharing the design for FREE!

New to making reusable stencils? Here's how to Get Started with Ikonart!

Crayon Name Sign Teacher Gift Idea

Create a custom Crayon Name Sign for a custom teacher appreciation gift idea!!

I love making things for my teacher husband to display in his classroom. This colorful Crayon Name Sign is such a great gift idea for teachers and would even be adorable kids room decor. It's so easy to make using an xTool M1 laser cutter, and can be customized to fit every teacher you know. Not only am I going to walk you through the process of making the sign step-by-step, but I'm sharing the FREE cut file so that you can make one, too!

New to laser cutting? Be sure to check out getting started with xTool Laser Machine!

Craft Tool Organizer

Clean up your craft room with a customized Craft Tool Organizer!

My craft room has become kind of a mess, and I'm honestly getting tired of digging through the "organized chaos" to find the tools I need to complete a project. To help get things under control, I gave this unfinished wood organizer a spectacular makeover (if I do say so myself) using my Ikonart Stencil Kit to hold all of my craft tools in one gorgeous, glittery spot. I absolutely love how it turned out, and have been so excited to show you how I did it!

New to making reusable stencils? Here's how to Get Started with Ikonart!

"Dear Santa" Christmas Cookie Tray

Create a custom "Dear Santa" Christmas Cookie Tray to share your favorite holiday snacks with Santa Claus and his reindeer on Christmas Eve!

One of my favorite Christmas Eve traditions is spending the afternoon baking fresh cookies and putting together other goodies for Santa! Instead of displaying everything on a plate, I decided to make a cookie tray using a custom stencil I made using my Ikonart kit!! This was such a fun and simple project to make, and I absolutely love how it turned out. If you want to make a "Dear Santa" Christmas Cookie Tray for your own family to use, I'm sharing the FREE design to get you started!!

New to making reusable stencils? Here's how to Get Started with Ikonart!

Hocus Pocus Wood Bead Garland

This Hocus Pocus Wood Bead Garland is a simple and spooky addition to Halloween decor!

Hocus Pocus is one of my favorite Halloween movies to watch, and I only just realized that I don't have very many pieces of decor dedicated to this awesome movie. To help remedy this issue, I got my Ikonart kit out and made a custom stencil to go on this Hocus Pocus Wood Bead Garland to display with my trio of Hocus Pocus Funkos! I absolutely LOVE how this project turned out, and it was SO easy! I'd love to hear what you think and if you get inspired to make one for yourself.

New to making reusable stencils? Here's how to Get Started with Ikonart!

Wood Slice Pumpkin Coasters

Add some extra spice to your table with rustic Wood Slice Pumpkin Coasters!

Autumn is on its way, and I couldn't wait any longer to start making some rustic fall decor! I love making coasters, and these Wood Slice Pumpkin Coasters couldn't be easier. They are a great project to make for jumping into the season, and would be a lot of fun to make with friends. Not only are they perfect for fall decor, but they are useful in keeping water rings off of your table!

Stenciled Muggle Quote Sign

Use a custom stencil to make a Harry Potter-inspired sign as a reminder to not "let the muggles get you down"!

One of my favorite quotes from the Harry Potter series is "Don't let the Muggles get you down." Ron Weasley's encouraging words to Harry have always stood out to me as a quote to live by. No matter how hard you try, there will always be "muggles" around who won't be able to see the magic inside you. Keep your head up and surround yourself with good friends (like Ron and Hermione) who see the truly magical wizard that you really are!!

I wanted to put this quote on display so that I could see it every day. By using my Ikonart kit, I was able to easily create a stencil to paint the quote onto a sign. It was so simple to make, and I absolutely love how it turned out!

New to making reusable stencils? Here's how to Get Started with Ikonart!

Unicorn SPiT Marbled Coasters

Make a set of eye-catching marbled coasters using Unicorn SPiT Metallic Gel Stain!

Coasters are one of my favorite things to make because they are so easy and fun! From paint to even paper, there are so many ways to customize a blank wooden coaster. These stunning marbled coasters are made using Unicorn SPiT Metallic Gel Stain, and it couldn't be easier. This project is a great for beginners, especially if you are new to this medium. Coasters are always a great gift idea, and a fun way to add a pop of color to your coffee table.