DIY Project Sharing | CRAFTING is my RESET button by rinsky

Inspiration
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My inspiration came from this topic - Talky Tuesday | Crafting as a Stress Reliever – Does It Work for You? and made a response as:

Absolutely—crafting is my reset button when life feels overwhelming. Sometimes just organizing my materials or prepping a workspace helps me feel a little more grounded, like I’m reclaiming control one vinyl sheet at a time. When I’m really stressed, I lean into simple, repetitive projects—layering HTV, prepping blanks, or even just testing color swatches. It’s not about finishing something big; it’s about giving my brain a break and letting my hands do the thinking.That said, I also honor the days when I just can’t. I walk away, breathe, and come back when the spark :star2: returns. Crafting is my safe space, not a pressure zone—and that mindset has helped me stay creative even through tough seasons.

Redhada’s comment lit a little creative fire—turning my own words into a craft? That’s pure magic. It’s like designing my crafting corner with pieces of my story stitched right in.

SOFTWARE USED: IS Desktop Version

MACHINE USED: LOKLiK iEngrave Cover Machine

FONTS USED: Poppins-bold and Aclonica.

DESIGN: Reset button sign was from Ideastudio Library.

MACHINE SETTINGS:

A - Engraving the rectangle and the design.

Engraving Mode: Flat
Operation Style: Engrave
Mode Style: Line; Fill
Material: 3mm basswood
Power: 85%
Speed: 7500 mm/min
Passes: 1
Time: 20 seconds; 7 minutes and 22 seconds

B - Cutting the design (6 layers).

Engraving Mode: Flat
Operation Style: Cut
Mode Style: Line
Material: 3mm basswood
Power: 100%
Speed: 230 mm/min
Passes: 1
Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes

MATERIALS USED:

🩷3 pieces 12" x 12" 3mm basswood
🩷 Wood Glue
🩷 Paint Brush
🩷 Wood Clamps
🩷 Wet wipes

Finished Size: 10.28" x 4.13"

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Oh wow, what a beautiful piece to display in your craft room. I totally agree, getting in there and using your hands to create clears your mind and resets your thinking. Sometimes a problem that’s been bothering you for awhile is easily answered after a crafting session because you let your brain have a break and reset. I so want one for my craft room

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Right? Thank you so much! :kissing_heart: It’s wild how a little time with our hands busy can untangle what our brains have been wrestling with. I love that you felt the vibe of this piece—it really is a visual reminder of that reset magic. :heart:And yes, you totally need one for your craft room! Let’s make that happen—your space deserves that kind of soul-spark :sparkles:

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This resonates so deeply. That gentle reclaiming—one vinyl sheet, one swatch, one breath at a time—is such a powerful act of self-care. I love how you honor both the motion and the pause, the making and the stepping away. Crafting as a safe space, not a pressure zone? That’s the kind of mindset that keeps creativity sustainable and soul-nourishing. Thank you for sharing this—it’s a reminder so many of us need. :heart:

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So detailed and elegant, thank you for sharing, rinsky.

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I love the project and I love the sentiment. A great reminder to let the problems and stress of the day wash away.
:clap:

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Haha I love how the idea came out. Sometimes we say somthing and then, wait a minute! what did I just said? I like it! and becomes a piece :clap:t2:

This is a perfect piece for a craft room, and always there in case we forget why we craft :wink:

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