I have YET ANOTHER easy project for you today that would make a nice DIY Christmas gift. I think it would also make a great personalized addition to a wedding gift, a sweet hostess gift, or a fun fifth anniversary present for a friend (traditionally the fifth anniversary gift is wood).
I had pinned {this} cute stamped wooden utensil set a few months ago and thought it would be the perfect project for me to try since I already own a metal stamp set!
By the way, the only local store I could find the right type of wooden utensils at was Wal-Mart. This really was a super fast and easy project to complete (I didn’t even have to wait for nap time!). I just took my utensils out of the bag, laid them out, and spelled out my words one letter at a time, the same way you stamp metal. Only, wood is so much softer, it was much easier to stamp than the metal washers I usually stamp!
When I was done I colored in the indentations with a fine-tipped black Sharpie marker, again, just like I do when I’m stamping metal. How cute would these be with a couple’s names and wedding date stamped on them?
I am in love with these and I’m sad that they’re meant as a gift for someone else… oh well, with how easy and inexpensive they are to make, I’m sure I’ll be making some for myself really soon!
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Those are just adorable!!
I love this! I think you're right. This would be a perfect wedding gift. 🙂
How do you come up with ideas like this one? These are so cute! I love them!
I think I could actually do this! Love the idea. What metal stamp set do you think would be good for a beginner like me?
oh how cute! I'd do that just for mine. I don't own stamps though, are those pricy?
Pinterest! I once made a comment to some friends that I love/hate Pinterest; because you can always find good ideas on there… but now I feel like there are no "original" ideas left because someone out there has already thought of it and put it online!
I just have a set that I bought on Amazon, it's the Neiko brand, 1/4 size. You can find different, fun fonts and shapes online, as well as a store like Hobby Lobby, but I think for a beginner, simple is best; it makes it easier to line things up.
I bought mine on Amazon for less than $15. My only other local store I could find a metal stamp set at was Hobby Lobby. I can't remember the price there, but they always have an online coupon!
Those are so awesome!! I love them. Very creative!
Adorable! And what great gifts!!!!!
Those are stinking adorable! I need super easy DIY projects because I'm challenged like that.
I love the idea of using these as wedding gifts!
You're so crafty! I love this simple idea!
Wow – those are really cute! I'm very impressed.
Those turned out awesome, and I love that they are so practical as a gift! I know that I use wooden spoons in my kitchen on a daily basis!
I know, a practical gift that's cute, one of my favorites. 🙂
Aww… thanks so much! Appreciate your kind words!