Valentine’s Day is on Sunday. Are you ready?
If you don’t have a gift for your special someone yet, I’ve got a pretty sweet idea for you.
Quick.
Sentimental.
Special.
With minimal supplies.
How about “carving” your initials in a tree?
Well, we’re going to use a wood slab instead of a tree, but the idea is to burn your initials into the wood as a sign of your everlasting connection.
“Carve Your Initials in a Tree” Woodburning Gift
Supplies:
- One slab of wood (about 3-4″ diameter)
- A woodburning tool
- A frame hanger
- Hammer
My local Walmart carries all of these supplies. Otherwise, craft and hardware stores should have the rest. I’ve seen the woodburning tools at Dollar General for like $8, so they’re easy to come by.
Directions:
- Attach a basic pointed tip to your woodburning tool. Turn the tool on the appropriate setting. I set mine to max heat. (Just be careful and follow safety precautions .)
- When the tool gets to temperature, burn you and your significant other’s initials into the wood slab. Feel free to get as decorative as you’d like with your handwriting.
- When complete, turn the wood slab around and center the frame hanger on the upper back.
- Next, hammer the nails into the wood, through the nail holes on the hanger, to secure it in place.
- Voila! A quick, sweet little gift for your love interest.
More woodburning gift ideas
Initials aren’t the only thing you can burn into the wood. This woodburning gift doesn’t have to be for Valentine’s Day either. Use it for a:
- Marriage proposal
- Baby announcement
- Birthday
- Anniversary
- Etc
You could also use your pet names for each other, your wedding date, meaningful symbols, your favorite sayings, or something else of your own design.
I just think the idea of initials carved in a tree has such a darling endearing quality to it.
Plus, I love me anything pretty from nature.
Better than a card or flowers, imo;)
This is the type of thoughtful gift that galvanizes your bond, that they’ll cherish forever.
But you don’t have to spend much or make any crazy arrangements. Just a few minutes and a piece of your heart.
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So, tell me…
If you make one of these, I’d love to hear about it! Or tag @forestbathingcentral in a picture on Instagram. It would warm my heart!