Romantic Carved Initials Gift

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You… Me & a Carved Tree

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With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought I’d share a meaningful, DIY gift idea that can also double as romantic bedroom decor!  

And the best part is- even your “manly man” should appreciate it.  Let’s face it, coming up with a DIY gift idea for a man can be tough.  Especially when it comes to a frilly, pink holiday like Valentine’s Day.  But wood carvings can be rustic, and sentimental.

There’s just something so romantic about carving your initials in a tree.  Don’t you agree?

To make a personalized tree branch photo holder….

You’ll Need:

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Here’s What You Do:

1.  Using a pencil, draw a heart on your tree branch with your initials inside.  Then simply trace your design with your wood burner.  (If this is your first time using a wood burner, you may want to practice on another piece of wood first.)

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2.  Use an electric drill to put a small hole in the top of your tree branch, just big enough for your wire to fit.  (For my hanger wire, I used a 5/64 drill bit.)

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3.  Bend your wire into this shape…

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4.  And stick it into the hole you drilled.  (For extra security, you may want to use a dab of hot glue.)

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5.  Add your picture and… voila!  You’ve got one romantic, meaningful gift!

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And as long as you have that wood burner out, why not make some more romantic decor for V-day?   All you need is some wood! 

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How about this darling vase?  {Can you believe it only cost me $5?!}  Burn your initials on the side and fill it with a man bouquet for your sweetheart, or use it spruce up your table for your Valentine’s dinner.

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With a little piece of tree bark, you can even add a matching gift tag.

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How about some personalized tea light candle holders to set the mood?

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Or just get a sheet of birch bark and frame your carving for a beautiful display.  You can even add your wedding date!

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Even if you don’t have a wood burner, you can still get the same effect!  I found a sheet of scrapbook paper with a woodgrain design for 50 cents at my craft store and backstitched a simple heart with initials using embroidery floss.

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So sweet, right?  These would make great gifts for weddings, bridal showers, or anniversaries, too.

And if you’re looking for more ideas, you’re going to want to check out our Valentine’s gift round-up AND our round-up of Valentine’s decor!    Or check out our Valentine’s Board on Pinterest.  You’re SURE to find something there you’ll love!

 

Becca

Besides my amazing husband, I love a good book, sappy love songs, chick flicks, musicals, cute crafts, and all things chocolate. I have four kiddos at home and they definitely keep life at home FUN!

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