My Simple Builds

My Simple Builds Here on simple builds the focus is on simple projects that anyone can do. From beginners to experienced craftsman, the goal is to inspire you to be creative.

Most importantly it can be done on a budget and often in one day or over a weekend.

This week I show you how to make custom cartoon family pictures on the Eufymake E1 UV printer.  Find the video on my You...
06/13/2026

This week I show you how to make custom cartoon family pictures on the Eufymake E1 UV printer. Find the video on my YouTube channel Brad | Laser Cutting/Engraving | UV Printing | Custom Gifts link below. I also have free files for templates and jigs to help you. If you need to order blanks for this project I have them available as well. https://youtu.be/ncYdfHvQMDs?si=_XhcpC1BvwuEsCv1

This week I show you how to turn your family portrait into a cartoon style ornament. The Eufymake is a great start for p...
06/12/2026

This week I show you how to turn your family portrait into a cartoon style ornament. The Eufymake is a great start for personalized gifts in your shop. If you don’t have one you can contact me to place an order.

https://youtu.be/ncYdfHvQMDs?si=KQVw0PH9RnxSCgzg

I turned a real family photo into a cartoon illustration using free...

Are you selling handmade items at craft fairs? Learn how to increase sales with personalization.  This week I shared how...
06/05/2026

Are you selling handmade items at craft fairs? Learn how to increase sales with personalization. This week I shared how I set up live personalization at my booths and give tips for other makers. New videos every Friday.

I set up a live laser engraving booth at a craft fair using the xTo...

I had to kick Kim and Garrett Make It off the stage to get a photo with a real celebrity.  Thanks Kay for being an inspi...
05/17/2026

I had to kick Kim and Garrett Make It off the stage to get a photo with a real celebrity. Thanks Kay for being an inspiration. Kay was great at bringing people together and really showing us how networking was meant to work. Thanks to Kim and Garrett for the opportunity to learn and meet some great makers from all levels. Looking for to learning more from those who are bigger than me and mentoring those who are just starting out.

Dive into your fantasy with this fairy bookshelf ornament.  Created in layers to give it depth.  Laser cut and UV printe...
05/04/2026

Dive into your fantasy with this fairy bookshelf ornament. Created in layers to give it depth. Laser cut and UV printed. Image created with AI from my own prompts.

Created a new ornament today with a little inspiration from the book lovers in my family.  A little fantasy and adventur...
05/03/2026

Created a new ornament today with a little inspiration from the book lovers in my family. A little fantasy and adventure will take you to new worlds, even if it is just from words on a page and your imagination. The artwork was created with AI from prompts I created. I laser cut and UV printed the design then glued it together. Perfect as it is or we can add a small sign with a name or saying. Maybe something like "Once Upon a Time Begins Here" or "Sydney's Library".

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4498849542/fairy-bookshelf-ornament-perfect-gift

I’m not in the shop this week because my day job makes me travel. But that doesn’t stop me from enjoying the sites and g...
01/14/2026

I’m not in the shop this week because my day job makes me travel. But that doesn’t stop me from enjoying the sites and getting inspiration for new projects. We will make 2026 a great year!

We are set to make 2026 a great year at My Simple Builds.  New to the shop glass engraving, UV printing, we also still o...
01/12/2026

We are set to make 2026 a great year at My Simple Builds. New to the shop glass engraving, UV printing, we also still offer sublimated gifts and screen printing. Oh and did you know we can do giant heads to embarrass your kids at graduation or sporting events? What can we make for you! Make it a great year to celebrate your friends, family and coworkers! Contact us for a custom order. Link in BIO.

Custom designs are my favorite.  Let me you create a custom gift for your friends and family.
01/08/2026

Custom designs are my favorite. Let me you create a custom gift for your friends and family.

Create personalized ornaments while you shop at the OTHS Boosters Art and Craft Fair this weekend.  Stop by our booth in...
10/28/2025

Create personalized ornaments while you shop at the OTHS Boosters Art and Craft Fair this weekend. Stop by our booth in the dome and select from several ornaments that we can personalize. Add names, dates and photos. (Note: not all photos will engrave depending on the quality of the image.)

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