You could always buy one of these from Amazon... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Y1CPSU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00

You could always buy one of these from Amazon... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Y1CPSU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005Y1CPSU&linkCode=as2&tag=littdidd-20 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Y1CPSU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?... I know it is not a laser cutter (it uses a miniature blade), but you can take existing artwork or printouts and get really nice cuts with the software and USB. It can also score, for the folding portions. I've used it for similar projects (kirigami - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirigami http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirigami) and glass etching (making stencils). Not bad for less than $300. Anyways, awesome site and a cool idea. I wish you guys much success!