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A snapshot of May and a look into June.

In the Monthly Recap: April 2026 post, these were my plans for May:

• In May, I am building better workflows and setting targets -- I'm aiming to publish models and creating content more consistently. 

• Twitch streaming: I'll have to rethink stream formats I'll want to try that will be simple enough to start and to be consistent.

Read on to see how May panned out and what's coming in June!

A snapshot of April and a look into May.

In the Monthly Recap: March 2026 post, these were my plans for April:

• RMRRF 2026: Making pins and MakerChips to share at the event

• Snapmaker U1 3D printer: Testing and refining print settings for my models; try out Full Spectrum for extra colorful prints (use promo code karen_chau for 5% off at Snapmaker)

• Designs for collabs

Read on to see how April panned out and what's coming in May!

Need some inspiration and 3D models to 3D print for April?

Celebrate spring and Easter with these 3D printable designs!

Monthly Recap: March 2026

A snapshot of March and plans for April.

In the Monthly Recap: February 2026 post, these were my plans for March:

• Celebrating Pi Day and St. Patrick's Day; designing new models; sharing models (old and new) in the What to 3D Print in March article 

• Resuming my craft room organization attempts (and perhaps to other areas of the house!)

• Starting to get ready for RMRRF 2026! Should I stick with my last MakerChip design or make a new one? 🤔

Read on to see how March panned out and what's coming in April!

Need some inspiration and 3D models to 3D print for March?

Celebrate Pi Day (3/14) and St. Patrick's Day (3/17) or get in the spirit of March Madness and the start of spring with these 3D printable designs!

Monthly Recap: February 2026

A quick look back at what I worked on, what I learned, and what’s coming next.

In the Monthly Recap: January 2026 post, my plans for February were to release more themed ducks for upcoming holidays, strengthening new habits and processes, and resting (and slowing down to get more clarity for the upcoming months). 

Read on to see how February panned out and what's coming in March!

Need some inspiration and 3D models to 3D print for February?

Celebrate Valentine's Day and Lunar New Year with these 3D printable designs!

Monthly Recap: January 2026

A quick look back at what I worked on, what I learned, and what’s coming next.

• Highlights of the Month

• New Designs & Releases

• Content & Community

• Lessons Learned

• More Options to Buy My Work

• Looking Ahead to February

12 Days of Christmas

(my printer printed me...)

Tis the season to have your 3D printer print some fun holiday decor and gifts! 

That's why I've challenged myself to a 12 days of Christmas design series.

That, and because my Cute Little Snowduck has been getting so much love (thanks for the MakerWorld Boost Tokens 💜-- they mean a lot!)