Angie Holden The Country Chic Cottage

How to Make a Custom Laser Stamp with Any Design!

2026-08-14T14:11:25Z

Are you ready to make a custom DIY laser stamp? The process is fairly simple and you will have a handmade stamp in no time at all! I'm using the xTool F1 Ultra for this tutorial, but you can use other diode lasers as well. If you own a laser or are trying to decideContinue Reading

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HTVRont A100 Heat Press Review

2026-08-11T15:47:49Z

I'm so excited to introduce you to HTVRont's newest machine, the HTVRont A100 Heat Press. Along with being a standard auto press, you can also change it to be a hat press and a tumbler/mug press. Plus, it has adjustable pressure. If you're looking for a compact press at an affordable price, this may beContinue Reading

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How to Emboss with a Cricut: Get Raised Designs!

2026-08-05T20:44:26Z

If you were excited when Cricut announced the Maker and the adaptive tool system, only to be disappointed that there wasn't an option for embossing, you're going to love today's project. For an upcoming project, I needed a true, raised, embossed effect, so I set out to find the best way to make it happen.Continue Reading

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Your xTool M2 Laser Beginner’s Guide

2026-08-05T20:22:29Z

I'm really excited to introduce you to the new xTool M2 laser. Laser machines are getting smarter and faster, and the M2 is no exception. With the ability to print and cut right on a variety of materials, the M2 can print, engrave, and cut, all inside one machine. Whether you're a hobbyist looking forContinue Reading

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Cricut AutoPress 2: Everything You Need to Know

2026-07-28T16:03:10Z

I’m excited to introduce the new Cricut AutoPress 2. If you ever wished the original AutoPress had a larger heat platen and adjustable pressure, you’re going to love the changes in the AutoPress 2. I’m going to test a variety of materials and blanks to see how it works with each of them. Does theContinue Reading

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PYD Life Sublimation Oven with Vacuum Ultimate Guide

2026-07-27T17:13:46Z

Are you ready to see the only sublimation oven you'll ever need? The new PYD Life Sublimation Oven with Vacuum comes with the vacuum already in it. When the vacuum tray is added, you can make things like sublimation phone cases and coasters where the print wraps around the edges. Even though it has aContinue Reading

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Cricut vs DTF: How to Make the Best Custom Shirts

2026-07-20T21:50:54Z

If you want to make custom shirts and are trying to figure out the best option, I’m here to help. Let's chat about Cricut vs DTF to compare how long it takes and the cost difference to make the same shirt using each process. There are a lot of variables when comparing Cricut vs DTF,Continue Reading

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DTF vs Sublimation: Which Process is Right for Your Project?

2026-07-10T18:44:33Z

How do you decide between DTF and sublimation? Let's chat about DTF vs sublimation to help you learn what each one does, how they compare, and when I would recommend each option. If you're trying to figure out what process is right for the project you're making, keep reading because we're going to go throughContinue Reading

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How to Laser Engrave Faux Leather Blanks

2026-07-09T18:09:44Z

If you're ready to create professional faux leather projects perfect for gifting and selling, you're going to love these projects. I'm testing how to get the best results for laser engraving faux leather blanks to help you get crafting faster. I'm using leatherette dual-color blanks from MakerFlo, and I'm going to show you how toContinue Reading

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Is the iColor 250 Sticker Printer Right for You?

2026-07-08T20:51:24Z

If you want to create custom stickers that are cut out perfectly with no offset required, you’re going to love learning about the iColor 250 printer. The iColor 250 is technically a label printer, but we’re going to use it to make sticker sheets and individual stickers to see how it does. If you wantContinue Reading

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