Against The Grain

Thank you to all the fellow crafters at the mothers day craft show! I had the honor of doing a lot of custom work for fellow crafters and formed some really awesome partnerships and friendships. Annabelle’s Candles to name one of many.

https://againstthegrain906.etsy.com

All of March come enjoy 20% off of a total order of $30 or more at our etsy shop! As always, if it's not on the etsy page. That does not mean we won't do the project. Directly message me, or email [email protected] for the project details and we will deliver the finest personalized product for you!

AgainstTheGrain906 - Etsy Shop Laser engrave ready designs and products by AgainstTheGrain906 located in Ishpeming, Michigan.

A silent auction box for The Marquette County Police and Firefighters' Ball

Excited to share the latest addition to my shop: Laser Engraved Aluminum Tags https://etsy.me/3PNkDyr

New laser came in today. That means all kinds of possibilities are open!

Happy to this guy. My wife surprised me with a new IR laser module from . New laser head means new materials that I can effectively use! Let's say I'm excited to get back to creating!

Also, to xTool Owners . The new xTool creative space update is crazy! The AI text to image is a perfect tool for creators with creators block!

I will be posting some of my more successful prompt formats for you all to use.

I am introducing my new service. Spotify Code Keychains . Made out of laser-cut Acrylic I can take any song, playlist, artist, or album on Spotify and condense it down to this nifty code for you to always have with you and share.

Are you in a band? This is a perfect way to have a cost-effective merchandise product. No more silly business cards or writing down your band/song name for people to track down and maybe not even find. A simple picture with the Spotify app and you can be sure your audience will know where to find your music.

Do you have a lover and a song that will always remind you of them? Awesome! Now they can be with you. Wherever you go.

Maybe you just need a song to cheer you up. A simple picture on your Spotify app will pull it up in seconds.

Get in contact with me and we can make you one or many.

Pricing: $10.60 (tax included) + shipping or if you're within the Marquette area. I will deliver it for free

Bulk order pricing will be discussed in DMs.

I haven't posted any work in a bit, so in the coming days I will be posting some work I have been doing and as for everything. It's all for sale by order. I have other things in the works as well. Time will tell.

What's going on! I got the pleasure to do a product review for a group called "Total Warrior Concepts". Their purpose is to provide inexpensive tools for the average person to be prepared for whatever this world throws at them, without breaking the bank. I figured that's pretty much what I'm doing so, why not test some stuff and give an honest recommendation.

This is the first "Grab or Pass" blog and I will be doing more of these as I go alone.
https://againstthegrain-bugginout.blogspot.com/.../BO-GoP

Buggin Out!

Post 2 is live!
AGAINSTTHEGRAIN-BUGGINOUT.BLOGSPOT.COM
Buggin's Out Variant: The "Get Home" Kit

I made a private group for some very specific content. It's called "Buggin' Out" and it'll feature gear, tactics, and advice for situations that we as everyday people might encounter that a simple hide-in-your-home solution will not fix. It's a private group and I will be going through the invite questions carefully to w**d out people that clearly don't want to be there or have ill intentions of being there.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/bugginout/

Thank you for your time and I hope to see a lot of you in the group.

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FOR SALE: $20

Made per order

Everyone


Just because your kids aren't naturally good at things doesn't equate to your ability to parent. However, as the artwork states. Your child's ability to take direction and learn is a reflection of you. Everyone in a child's life is a coach. Your child's ability to learn from others starts at home.

FOR SALE - $20/set

I love Avatar: The Last Airbender. So, to give an ode to one of the best cartoons ever made in terms of story, character development, and artistry. I made the four nations' symbols on a black slate tile.

Please leave a comment down below about a cartoon or show you really enjoyed and I'll go check it out and create something around it.

These are most of the pieces I've made to be a part of a silent auction at the Maresa Poker Run February 18th , 2023.

Unfortunately, I will be out of town for this event. HOWEVER, February 18th at 408 HWY M553 Marquette, MI 49855 is where you can catch the fun!

The purpose of this fundraiser is to help students with impairments with blindness, hearing loss, autism, and many others. Funds will go to developing skills that will help them find jobs and individual success.

Now, I grew up with cataracts in both eyes. I know what it's like to not truly have the sight other kids had in my grade. Sports, reading, school work, everything was a struggle because I couldn't see much of anything. Even with corrective lenses. So, this fundraiser is very relatable for me.

I hope you enjoy the work as much as I enjoyed designing and creating them.

If you'd like for me to create something close to these. I will be happy to do so.

I hope that wherever you are, you're having fun and staying safe!

See you all in the next post!

I did this ornament right before Northern Michigan University let out for winter break. A young lady requested this for a new member of her family that experienced her first Christmas last year. I am glad that I was able to be a part of something special for her and her family.

I have been working on some "Locker Tags" for the Ishpeming Township Fire and Rescue department and will be experimenting with some custom-made pens in the coming weeks. I am also creating some donation works for a silent auction. Just cause I don't post a whole lot. Does not equate that I'm not working. I just simply really suck at this social media stuff.

Thank you all for your patience. Once i get my photos in a group. I'll post them ASAP.

I haven't posted in a while. I got holiday pictures coming.

I have some stuff to try. First, an acrylic led insert. Some cool stuff is gonna come from that. I am also going to try some painted tiles and canvas boards.

Working on a child's first ornament. This is why I got into this. Making memories that will last a lifetime.

I just finished my first client request! I think it came out really well!

I was gone for a couple days doing some business with my brothers. I am back. I have a checklist of pieces to work on for the next show and the Xtool is being cleaned and i'm ready to start some work!

We are at the varsity baseball craft show!

My new firefighter designs are here and ready for production!

I bet you can guess what the next coaster set is going to be.

Just got home from the harvest craft show in Escanaba MI. I got to meet a lot of really cool people and I got some projects to do. Stay tuned!

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So, the past few days I have been really busy. Staying up late designing and engraving all of these to share with you all!

I will be at the Holloween Craft Show at the Ruth Butler Building starting tomorrow at 2pm (i will be at Mama Bee's Boutique llc a little after 4pm). Come check out my examples and I'll have custom order forms waiting for you!