Weekly Recap March 21, 2025: Level Up Your Hobbies

March 22, 2025

Michelle

Whether you're a plant parent, game enthusiast, outdoor adventurer, or craft collector...

Your hobbies are more than just pastimes — they're part of who you are!

This week, we're celebrating how Glowforge helps makers dive deeper into their interests, creating pieces that make their favorite activities even more special.

Project Spotlights:

Custom Silicone Molds

When @makeitamazing.official wanted to turn her hand-drawn designs into physical pieces, she got creative! Using her Glowforge to cut precise acrylic mold cases, she created a system for making her own silicone molds. Now she can transform her artwork into earrings, keychains, and accessories — talk about taking a creative hobby to the next level!

Crafty Game Night

This beautiful tic-tac-toe set proves that even classic games deserve an artistic upgrade. With intricate cutting and clever layering techniques, @lettersbyshells transformed a simple game into a display-worthy piece. Plus, by adding paint and mixing materials, they've created something that's as fun to look at as it is to play with.

National Park Tokens

Adventure enthusiasts will love these commemorative wooden badges! Each one captures the essence of a different National Park, creating the perfect way to display your travel memories. Start with your favorite park or create the whole series — it's like a passport stamp collection you can display on your wall!

Plant Parent Problems: Solved

Plant lovers, rejoice! These elegantly designed risers do more than just elevate your green friends — they show off Glowforge's ability to create precise, hardware-free pieces that snap together perfectly. The intricate patterns add visual interest while letting your plants take center stage. Who says plant accessories can't be functional and beautiful?

Create Your Own Plant Stands

From Miniatures to Magic: A Maker's Story

Meet Chelsea, a landscape architect turned miniaturist who keeps her Glowforge on hand for whenever inspiration strikes!

"With Glowforge, it's just opened up this whole world of possibilities, materials, and styles that I never would have been able to create."

"Having a Glowforge in your home means you can constantly be reiterating and changing your designs and recutting them instantly," she shares. For Chelsea, Glowforge's versatility and ease of use meant she could explore her passion for miniatures even while watching her favorite shows!

Watch Chelsea's Story

Getting Started with Your Interests

For Plant Lovers:

Your growing collection deserves more than basic terra cotta! Create:

  • Custom plant markers that match your décor
  • Design propagation stations that look as good as they work
  • Craft organizational solutions for all those garden tools.

The best part? Everything you make can perfectly match your style and space.

For Game Enthusiasts:

Take game night from casual to unforgettable! Whether you're creating custom chess pieces or designing a whole new board game, Glowforge helps you add personal touches to every play session.

For Outdoor Adventurers:

Turn your wanderlust into wonderful décor! Create detailed trail markers, design custom map art of your favorite locations, or craft the perfect journal cover for recording your adventures. Your Glowforge helps you celebrate every journey, whether you're planning your next trip or remembering your last one.

For Book Lovers:

Fellow bookworms, let's talk about leveling up your reading game! Whether you're organizing your 2025 TBR pile or diving into historical fiction, Glowforge helps make your reading experience even better. Create custom bookends that match your décor, design your own stamp to mark your collection, or craft protective sleeves for those precious hardcovers.

Want even more bookish project inspiration? Check out our recent post dedicated to reader-friendly creations!

Material Deep Dive: Endless Possibilities!

Whatever catches your imagination, there's a material perfect for bringing it to life! Your Glowforge works with hundreds of options, each opening up new creative possibilities:

  • Create delicate designs with paper and cardstock
  • Build lasting pieces with wood and acrylic
  • Add texture with leather and fabric
  • Make unique projects with stone and glass
  • Design custom stamps with rubber
  • And yes, you can even engrave food! (Just use a separate machine exclusively for those delicious projects)

Want to learn more about working with different materials? Check out our complete Material Deep Dive guide!

Ready to Dive Deeper into Your Hobbies?

Whether you're propagating plants, planning game night, tracking your travels, or organizing your reading list, your Glowforge is ready to help you create more of what you love. The only question is: which hobby will you enhance first? ✨