DIY Wooden Love Letters

I decided to DIY these Mini Wooden Love Letters after finding heart skewers at the Dollar Tree! When I stumbled upon them in the store, I knew I would be able to find a good use for the mini wooden hearts. I found an old piece of trim in our shed and I got to work!

Step 1: Lightly Sand Wood

I lightly sanded the board with 220 grit sandpaper until the wood was smooth.

Step 2: Cut Wood

Then, I measured and cut the wood using a miter saw. I did a 1:2 ratio for my cuts. So since the trim piece was 1 ½” wide, I measured the cuts for every 3”.

Step 3: Paint Wood

First, I wiped my wood pieces with denatured alcohol. Then, I spray painted them using Rust-Oleum’s Chalked Chiffon Cream. I had to do two coats to fully cover the wood.

Step 4: Measure & Paint Lines

I found and marked the center of each envelope. Then, I drew a line using a pencil and a rule from the center to the two top corners.

With my pencil line done, I then used a small paint brush to trace a small black paint line over the pencil.

Step 5: Glue on Hearts

Finally, it was time to add the hearts! I thought I would have to cut the skewer stick off the bottom of the heart, but it actually just pulled out of the hearts. A few of them gave me a hard time so I used a pair of pliers to pull the sticks out.