Make A Bread Board for Valentine's Day

I'm starting to think about Valentine's Day.

I have a few small projects planned.

My first project involves a scrap of wood,

 (no big surprise here), a jig saw, a little
 sandpaper and a bit of mineral oil.
Easy peasy!

Cut out a heart on some paper and use it as
 a template to trace onto the wood.

Cut it out.

Sand the edges.

Give it a few coats of mineral oil. Let the oil
soak in after each coat. It will condition the
wood, darkening it a bit and bring out the
grain. Re-apply anytime your boards need it.
I keep the oil-soaked cloth in an empty tennis
can to use anytime I want to re-condition my
cutting boards or butcher block island top.

Remember, imperfections add character.

Use it as a serving board for bread and butter

or cheeses, grapes, and crackers with
 your evening wine.

Tie on a red bow 

and find a display spot until you need to it.

 It also makes a nice tray.

To use for afternoon tea and treats.
(Warm oatmeal nut muffins)

 Or, use it as a centerpiece tray.

Make several. Make some smaller.

 Make someone happy and give them one.

Cheers!

Links: Savvy Southern Style,
Stone Gable, No Minimalist Here,
The Shabby Creek Cottage, Bloom,
Between Naps On The Porch,
Common Ground, Finding Fabulous,
French Country Cottage, The  Charm Of Home,
My Repurposed Life, My Romantic Home,
Miss Mustard Seed

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