C is for Cardboard

Over the past few weeks, I’ve done a few projects involving Converse sneakers. First I had a client who needed giant Converse silhouettes for a suicide awareness event called “A Walk Towards Hope”. I made three big sneakers…and couldn’t resist trying them on. A few days later, another client asked for Converse.  She wanted small shoes to use a marketing…
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  My brother in law does obedience training and testing with his German shepherd.  Zelda has earned a few ribbons by this point and Jeremy needed somewhere to put them.  He asked if I can make a cork board.  Hmmm… I’ve never cut cork, but I know my machine can.  Let’s give it a try! I ordered 24″x 36″ sheets of…
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  I’ve done several box orders over the past few weeks. First up: Microsoft Workplace Analytics.  I did a few test cuts to see which option they preferred. The final box was 100% engraved.  It looks super sharp!  My client said they plan to use the boxes to send Surface cases to 40 key influencers. Next up: PYXL.  They’re a…
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I created some cardboard houses at the request of a friend in the mortgage industry.  She wanted a house-shaped box to use as closing gifts.   The box part came together really easily.  I drew it in Illustrator and used B-flute cardboard.   The roof was another story.  I had a few problems to solve – (1) make the roof…
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Here’s a look at some projects from the past few weeks. First, I made an 8″ angel for a collector. The same collector ordered a nativity set for her friend. I created this 12-piece set for her. I did a simple engrave on a cutting board for a friend who specializes in smoked meats. This pumpkin was for a local…
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