Nancy Belle
bellekid.bsky.social
Nancy Belle
@bellekid.bsky.social
She/They. Maker. Heavily tattooed. Queer. Fic writer. Baseball, space, and art nerd. Constantly creating. DC area transplant.
Making things with a Cricut Maker and Joy Xtra as well as an X-Tool S1.
Trying out the rotary attachment on my S1. After a bit of tweaking the power settings, I think that I've figured it out. #xtool #s1 #lasercutter #maker
February 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Made my first 3d Trinket Box with the laser. I'm thrilled with how it turned out. #lasercutting #imadethis #laser #xtool
January 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
When you can't find your Valentine's Day decorations you're supposed to cut some with the laser, right? #lasercutting
January 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Upgraded from a 2020 MacBook Air with 8gb RAM to a 2024 MacBook Air with 24gb RAM.
Its been less than a day and the difference in performance is incredible.
Meanwhile, I'm still the oddball with a MacBook and a Google Pixel...
January 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Spent the morning working on Bridal Shower gifts and coloring some small basswood figurines.
My next big project is to finalize a logo and launch my little crafting buisiness. #crafty #makersgonnamake #maker
January 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Earrings made from basswood scraps are my new favorite thing. #lasercutting #imadethis #xtool
January 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Upgrading the MacBook so that I've got something that doesn't overheat when I use the laser.
Im continuing the pattern of 'get a new cutting device, upgrade the computer.'
January 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Watching Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper's New Year Countdown and laser engraving photos for the first time.
A great way to end 2024.
January 1, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Laser arrived two days before Christmas. We got it set up and I made a few last minute gifts which were well recieved. After only cutting basswood, I'm planning on trying to engrave a silicon watch band today. #laser #lasercutting
December 28, 2024 at 5:27 PM
I'm at the age where I've asked for fancy measuring cups for Christmas. Not sure what that says about me...
December 22, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Started a Facebook page and Instagram for my crafty stuff/small buisiness launching in early 2025.
Maybe I should have made the logo first, but all of the names that I originally thought of were taken. #crafter #maker
December 18, 2024 at 6:36 PM
I'm getting my second dinosaur tattoo today. I'm in my mid 30s. I should not be so excited but Pumpkin Pete needs a friend. #tattoo
December 18, 2024 at 5:50 PM
My mom has gone from 'why did you spend so much money on a laser'? To 'maybe the laser is a good tool' after showing her that I could make stand up reindeer that she fell in love with last season. #crafty #laser
December 16, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Teaching my recently retired dad how to design and make a Cricut project from start to finish. We're making stenciled Christmas Ornaments. His designs include P'Nut the Squirrel and drones...
December 16, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Added a Joy Xtra to my Makerspace. So far so good. It's a bit quieter than my Maker and much more portable. Made stencils on both machines to compare. Both turned out great. #cricut #crafty #maker
December 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Trying to teach myself the Xtool software before my Laser Cutter arrives. I've managed to modify one White Elephant Game cut file and customize it for a yearly party I attend.
Any tips/tricks? #lasercutter #xtool
December 10, 2024 at 6:14 PM
I never thought that I'd be buying jeans with my credit card points, but I've realized that I'm an adult and I really need more jeans that aren't comically too long on my frame.
December 9, 2024 at 6:23 PM
I may or may not have a little obsession with Maryland Flag and Maryland themed stuff in general.
If you're not from Maryland, our state pride is a huge thing.
I've never seen another state where people display their state flag in so many ways or in so many places... #Maryland
December 9, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Is it just me, or is there a severe lack of LGBTQ+ Holiday Movies?

Give me the opposites attract meet-cute or the two men stranded at a motel in a blizzard fall in love...
December 1, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Did some Black Friday shopping online last night. The best deal? The Kindle plus case I got for $9 shipped thanks to credit card points...
November 29, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Christmas shopping online is great. Tomorrow I'm getting a package with Tang, unicorn lip balm, eyeshadow, and a book about animal butchery.
All of which are Christians gifts for different people...
November 26, 2024 at 3:08 PM
It's that time of the year when most of my tattoos go into hibernation, not to be seen by most again until Spring...
November 25, 2024 at 5:57 PM
In other news, I'm now at the age where half of my Christmas gifts are things I've impulsively ordered online that I may or may not need.
November 24, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Living with your parents as an adult is great. Today we're playing a game called 'Who is going to order that Christmas gift from Prime?'
November 24, 2024 at 8:33 PM