Xtool Studio

For the Mother's Day Card 2026, this software handled the engraving setup that turned the digital design into a finished cherry card. The artwork had to land cleanly on a painted and masked blank, then leave enough definition for the foil and matte clear coat to work.

I liked having a dedicated place to set up the laser job and check the engraving before committing to the final reveal. On a small gift like this, there is not much room for sloppy alignment or fuzzy detail; the linework is the project.

It fit the workflow well: AI-assisted artwork, painted cherry, masking tape, engraving, foil, and clear finish. The software was the quiet middle step that helped the design make the jump from screen to a physical keepsake.