Refreshed: My Next Level Maker Conference Recap
The Next Level Maker Conference just wrapped, and just like that, it's over. The theme this year was Refreshed. And I kid you not, I genuinely feel refreshed. Am I tired? Yes. Am I dreading...
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Laser Maker Con 2026: Everything That Happened (And What's Next)
Make Your Mark · June 25–27, 2026 3 Days • 20+ Live Sessions • $20,000+ in Giveaways Three Days, One Theme: Make Your Mark Laser Maker Con 2026 wrapped up on June 27, and I'm...
Change, Growth, and the Next Chapter for Aeon Laser
What the Aeon Laser Transition Really Means for the Industry and for Me Earlier this week, Aeon Laser USA announced that it is being acquired by Suzhou Aeon Laser Technology Co., Ltd. (Aeon Laser China)....
Laser Shop Essentials: The Basics Every Laser User Needs in Their Workspace
Every year I tell myself I’m finally going to sit down and make a blog about the tools and supplies I use every single day in my laser shop… and every year I get busy...
Week One at Painted Tree: Building My Little Dream, One Board at a Time
The week started off so strong. I painted and laid my floors on the very first day, and by Monday night, I felt unstoppable, like I could accomplish everything I wanted to by Friday. (If...
Painting My Little Pink Dream: Move-In Weekend at Painted Tree Cooper City
This week was finally move-in week for the Painted Tree location in Cooper City, Florida — and by golly, I still can’t believe this day finally came! It feels like forever ago that I first...
I Think We Just Started a Print & Cut Revolution (And You’re Gonna Want In)
If you’ve ever tried the Print & Cut Wizard in LightBurn software and ended up with a wonky, misaligned mess, or worse, wasted materials and time, you are not alone. In fact, judging by the dozens...
Why I Decided to Open a Booth at Painted Tree (and What I Hope You’ll Learn from It)
This past weekend, I took a leap of faith and signed a vendor agreement to open a booth at Painted Tree Boutiques—Cooper City’s brand-new location. If you’re not familiar with Painted Tree, it’s a...
How to Press Flowers: A Guide to Flower Pressing with your Favorite Laser Mom 😉
Flower pressing is a beautiful way to preserve nature’s delicate details and create keepsakes that last a lifetime. Whether you want to save flowers from a special moment or turn pressed flowers into unique art,...
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