Have you ever tried wood burning? It was pretty popular back in the 70s but has started growing in popularity again and is really taking off as one of the top craft trends.
We have rounded up some of our favorite wood burning craft projects (and faux wood burning craft projects) for you here. They’re a great way to add some texture and depth to wooden projects. Pick out your favorites and start crafting!
Wood Burning Craft Projects
DIY WOOD BURNED SPOONS From A Little Craft In Your Day
Such a great craft project that would be perfect for a housewarming or bridal shower gift.
WOOD BURNED CORK TRIVET From Where The Smiles Have Been
Fun kitchen decor and great gift ideas, these cork trivets can be embellished with any phrase you want.
WOOD BURNED COASTERS From This House Of Dreams
Or how about a set of beautiful nature-inspired coasters?
DIY WOOD BURNED CUTTING BOARD From A Little Craft In Your Day
Hang this in your kitchen as decoration in between using it for chopping!
EASY WOOD BURNING TRAY WITH CRICUT From Makers Gonna Learn
This tray is so elegant and detailed! It’s easy to make with the help of your Cricut machine and some faux wood burning.
DIY SERVING TRAY From Amber Oliver
Here’s another beautiful take on a serving tray. Which one do you like best?
DIY WOOD BURNED ORNAMENTS From Daily Dose Of DIY
Using the same technique as for the coasters, you can make some lovely Christmas ornaments!
WOOD BURNED MATCHING GAME From Swoodson Says
This is a fun game you can make for your kids (or adults!). It’s a great gift item.
SUPER CUTE WOODEN TAGS From Makers Gonna Learn
These tags would be fantastic on an Easter basket or change up the design for your Christmas stockings or to use as a special gift tag. They’re simple to make!
WOOD BURNED LEAF MAGNETS From Laura Radniecki
These beautiful wood burned magnets will elevate your fridge or work space!
PYROGRAPHY WOODEN PENCILS From Journey Into Creativity
Oh. My. Gosh. Aren’t these beautiful? We’ve never seen such a fun wood burning project before.
WOOD BURNED BOXES From Alisa Burke
How pretty are these? Use them as a gift box or present them as the gift themselves
WOOD BURNED WALL ART From Addicted 2 DIY
You could add any design to a wooden plaque using this tutorial!
WOODEN DIY HOUSE NUMBER SIGN From Anika’s DIY Life
The depth and texture wood-burning adds to this house number sign is truly stunning.
WOODEN RULER GROWTH CHART From Our Home Made Easy
This would make such a special gift for a baby shower or a growing little one.
WOOD BURNED ART From Walnut Hollow Crafts
Have you ever seen this combination of wood-burning and color? It’s so pretty!
WOOD BURNED BLOCKS From Alisa Burke
Wood burn designs into a set of blocks and you can create your very own little village. Place it on your mantel as a beautiful display or give a set to your favorite child.
DIY BIRCH VASES From City Farmhouse
This romantic design would be perfect for wedding decor! Or how about as your Valentine’s Day decor?
PERSONALIZED ENGRAVED HAMMER From I Can Teach My Child
We LOVE this idea as a Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift to give to a parent who is handy with some tools. Or how about a grandparent-grandchild set?
CUSTOM RECIPE BOX From Sometimes Homemade
Add this simple wood-burned text to a wooden recipe box makes it worthy of sitting out on your kitchen counter as part of the decor.
WOOD BURNING WITH STENCIL From Helen G Designs
Use a stencil to make your wood-burned design much easier to apply.
WOOD BURNED POPSICLE STICK BRACELETS From Happiness Is Creating
What? Bracelets out of popsicle sticks? How clever!
WOOD BURNED DOLL BLOCKS From Made By Joel
Transform the kids’ drawings into these adorable wooden doll blocks. These could go with the building blocks above.
FAUX WOOD BURNING TECHNIQUE From Makers Gonna Learn
You have got to check out the faux wood burning technique used here to create some autumn decor, including some lovely place cards.
