It’s alway nice to meet others with similar likes and interests.
BTW- Welcome to the forum, I always try to greet members when they first post, but I was in Alaska when you joined. The folks on this site are you best tool and resource for learning to use your GF. Search for topics with the magnifying glass, be vague at first and then narrow your search down, you’ll be amazed at what they have created and problems they have solved. And don’t be afraid to ask for help and answers you can’t find in the archives.
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Thank you so much for the warm welcome!!! I have been blown away, and admittedly a tad intimidated, with the talent everyone has here!! When our daughter got engaged, I bought a diode laser, wanting to make some of our own decorations. Of course, I wanted to buy the Glowforge, but hubby said too expensive when we had a wedding to pay for. We made it through the wedding, and I got a Glowforge for Christmas! Woo-hoo! My husband builds furniture for the family as a hobby…and I want to laser everything! 
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He’ll soon be elbowing you out of the way so he can play. This is a fantastic tool. I wanted one for years and my wife said no. But then our youngest son bought this one and soon lost interest, so my wife bought it from him last February for me so I wouldn’t go visiting everyone and catch the virus. Are you all from St. Louis?
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We are both from southern Illinois and live in west central Illinois now, and our kids are in PA and CO now, so I’ve needed an outlet to keep me busy. LOL! I have a Cricut and have enjoyed making things with it and slowly moving into the laser realm!
It may feel intimidating at times, but a little trial and error goes a long ways. We are glad you are finally here with us all and If you or your husband ever have a question or need some assistance, just reach out.
Oh, My wife and I have some friends that moved here from Carterville just outside of Carbondale.
Will do! Thanks again! 
We both went to SIU at Carbondale as did our son, and I lived in Carterville for a year during school. Go Salukis! They had a great basketball team when we were there!
Small world, isn’t it!
That is a great Step-By-Step! I have used the texture paint before, but using a neutral color and spraying the whole thing is just next level genius!
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Thanks for the step-by-step! These are the best tutorials/walk-thru’s ! It also looks great 
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Your sign looks awesome, love the textured look. Thanks for sharing.
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Wow just wow!! This is a great post!!
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Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
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@JimmyWayneWestie @Curt9231 Thank you both very much.
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Wow!! This is amazing work! Appreciate the step by step! However…it would look really good in Cubs 