From Hobby to Business: Tamara’s Success with Thunder Nova

Tamara Bennett’s journey began as a stay-at-home mom looking for a creative outlet. She used to host monthly crafting nights at her home, inviting women to join her for an evening of creativity. Little did she know, these gatherings would be the foundation of her entrepreneurial journey.

Discovering the joy and sense of accomplishment that painting brought her, she found pride in turning an ordinary piece of wood into something beautiful. By combining painting with laser cutting and engraving, Tamara began creating stunning door hangers and eventually turned her hobby into a thriving business.

Fueled by her passion for creativity and the capabilities of the Thunder Nova, Tamara launched Southern A·door·nments. This small workshop in Kentucky became a hub for crafting uniquely designed door hangers.

Tamara’s mission is to make creativity accessible to everyone—her customers don’t need to be professional artists or even know how to draw. By using laser-cut designs as a foundation, they can easily create polished, professional-looking door hangers.

Tamara also teaches her customers how to use tools like Procreate in conjunction with laser machines to design exciting and personalized door hangers. She carefully curates designs from bestseller lists and updates them seasonally, ensuring there’s always something fresh and inspiring to create.

Many of her customers have crafted their own unique door hangers under her guidance, finding joy and pride in their creations while transforming their homes with beautiful, custom decorations.

On her blog, Tamara shares her experience using the Thunder Nova 24, calling it an excellent laser machine for a growing business. Previously, she used a Glowforge Pro, but upgrading to the Thunder Nova marked a significant step forward.

While the Nova comes with a bit of a learning curve, it offers a much larger work area, faster engraving and cutting speeds, and the ability to process larger materials more efficiently, making it ideal for batch production. Additionally, its durability and compatibility with the powerful LightBurn software allow Tamara to tackle endless creative projects. She also credits Thunder Laser’s customer service for providing invaluable support, helping her business grow rapidly.

If you’re interested in creating at home, don’t miss the chance to learn from Tamara Bennett and her Southern A·door·nments! She can help spark your creativity and show you how to decorate your home with unique door hangers.

Whether you’re exploring laser crafting as a hobby or considering starting your own business, Tamara’s journey with the Thunder Nova is a testament to how the right laser machine can be a game-changer.