POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows up with the treat board everyone can’t stop talking about 👻🖤 I made this spooky sweet charcuterie board using my @shopfancypanz, and it turned out so cute! The best part? I can just pop the lid back on when we’re done! No-bake, no stress, all treats 🍫🍬 Comment “Shop” below if you want the link to these cool pans too! 😉
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When your hubby finally gives you what you really When your hubby finally gives you what you really want! 🤣 A tree in every room of the house… even his Mancave! Is anyone else crazy enough to have Christmas trees in every room or am I all alone?! 😜
PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unles PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unless you plan on eating half the pan yourself 😅🎃 It’s that good! Comment “recipe” and I’ll share the danger with you too 👇🏻
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Tell me you’ve started decorating for Christmas Tell me you’ve started decorating for Christmas without telling me you’ve started decorating for Christmas 😍 These mini Target wreaths on our farmhouse windows + the flocked trees = perfection! Comment “shop” if you need them too 🎄
This is the song that plays through my head anytim This is the song that plays through my head anytime I have to do a task that my husband usually does around the house. I even had to change a battery out on the fire alarms today too. I’m exhausted doing a man’s work and now I need a nap! 😜😂
I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart to I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart today from @antoninasgf_bakery 🙌🏻 They tasted so delicious and were the perfect way to start my morning off strong. And they paired so wonderfully with a cup of coffee too! If you’re in the market for some gluten free treats too, you’ve got to check them out!! #AntoninasGlutenFree #CouponSavings #WalmartFinds #GlutenFreeSnacks #BudgetFriendlyBaking
POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows up with the treat board everyone can’t stop talking about 👻🖤 I made this spooky sweet charcuterie board using my @shopfancypanz, and it turned out so cute! The best part? I can just pop the lid back on when we’re done! No-bake, no stress, all treats 🍫🍬 #HalloweenTreats #SnackBoardGoals
When your hubby finally gives you what you really When your hubby finally gives you what you really want! 🤣 A tree in every room of the house… even his Mancave! Is anyone else crazy enough to have Christmas trees in every room or am I all alone?! 😜
This is the song that plays through my head anytim This is the song that plays through my head anytime I have to do a task that my husband usually does around the house. I even had to change a battery out on the fire alarms today too. I’m exhausted doing a man’s work and now I need a nap! 😜😂
POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. I don’t know if I can wait until November 1st before I put my main tree up or not 🤣 And if you’re needing a new Christmas tree this year, you should definitely check out @kingofchristmas 😉 Comment “tree” below and I’ll send you the link to the one I have here!
✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is liv ✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is living for a 2-ingredient dinner?! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @hungryroot, I’ve got groceries delivered and easy recipes like this honey garlic beef + rice on repeat. The best part? You can snag 40% off your first box + a FREE gift with code CHARITY40 🎉 Dinner = handled. You’re welcome 😉 Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the info!!
Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. 🎄
✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is liv ✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is living for a 2-ingredient dinner?! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @hungryroot, I’ve got groceries delivered and easy recipes like this honey garlic beef + rice on repeat. The best part? You can snag 40% off your first box + a FREE gift with code CHARITY40 🎉 Dinner = handled. You’re welcome 😉 Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the info!!
Mentally? Already at the Thanksgiving table piling Mentally? Already at the Thanksgiving table piling my plate with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie 😋 Not saying I’m ready for November… but I’m also not not saying that 🤣
POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m already in Christmas jammies, baking cookies, and living my best elf life 🍪✨ Santa, I’m ready for my comeback tour 😏🎄
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Everyday Decor · October 14, 2023

Laser Engraved Mini Charcuterie Board Gift Idea

I decided to make my mom a laser engraved mini charcuterie board for her birthday this year. And I absolutely love how it turned out. It is the perfect gift for a special occasion like a birthday! And it was pretty easy to make too!

I will be showing you just how to make this personalized cutting board too in case you want to make one for your loved one as well. And I gave it a more personal touch by having my great grandmothers and my Meme’s handwriting engraved on it. 

I used my Meme’s recipe for homemade carrot cake, which she is definitely known for! But, y’all may also remember I have shared her homemade red raspberry jelly on here before too!

To do this, I just used an old recipe card with their handwriting on it. I will be sharing how to do all that, as well as the engraving process too. And if you guess that I used my handy dandy Glowforge Aura machine, you are correct! 

This machine can literally do everything! Now that I learned how to do laser engraving with it, I will definitely be doing more custom designs like this for sure! So definitely keep on reading to learn just how to make an engraved cutting board for yourself below too!

Styled Mini Cutting Board

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Materials Needed for Engraving Cutting Boards:

  • Glowforge Aura Machine
  • Mini Cutting Boards (I got various shapes and sizes from Hobby Lobby, but you can really get them anywhere. I will link some from Amazon that you can get easily below!)
  • Masking Tape
  • Gorilla Tape

Coming Up With An Engraving Design

As I mentioned above, I used handwriting for my engraving design. But, you can use really any kind of design here. You could easily do just a monogram to create custom cutting boards too. And that would make a perfect wedding, housewarming, or bridal shower gift for someone!

This was a scan taken for my Meme’s carrot cake recipe that I used to make this engraved cutting board.

Just engraving a family name onto something like a cutting board or serving tray makes for a great gift! You could even upload and engrave a company logo too if you had one of those!

But, since I already had some items with their handwritten recipe on it, I wanted to incorporate that onto board designs. And my Glowforge Aura makes it so easy to do that! I just placed the recipe card with the handwriting inside my machine.

And this was a scan of my Mamaw’s handwriting for the other board.

Then, I went to “New Design” and pressed “Trace Design” and my Glowforge automatically traced the handwriting for me! How easy is that?! I thought it would be a lot more complicated to create, but it wasn’t bad at all.

This is a screenshot of how the engraving will look once done on the charcuterie board.

The built in scanner is just another one of the powerful tools Glowforge has to offer! If you’re new to the Glowforge Aura machine, be sure to check out my previous post on everything you need to know about the Glowforge Aura too!

Before Engraving Mini Charcuterie Boards
What the board looked like before engraving.

​Engraving The Boards

Now that I have a design, I just need to engrave my boards. And since I am not using a Proofgrade material for this, I need to come up with my own settings to do so. This definitely takes a little bit of playing around with to get the settings right. 

I recommend practicing on an old board first because I have definitely messed up a time or two. To make sure you get the correct settings on your Glowforge to engrave the board, you need a digital caliper. This is used to measure the thickness of the material. I will link the one I use below:

And then you go up to the material settings box and choose “use uncertified material”. Then, put in the measurement of the thickness of your material from the digital caliper reading. I experimented with my settings and found that the “Medium Walnut Plywood” settings were the best for engraving the charcuterie boards.

The speed was at 65 and the power was at 7. But again, you will have to just experiment and figure out what works best. Since all your materials will all be different. 

And, before you place your board inside your machine to engrave it, be sure you mask it! This is used to decrease scorching marks. I just used a big roll of masking tape for this and I will link it below:

Then, place your masked board inside the machine and let it do its magic! And again, since I have the Aura, which is a smaller machine, the turnaround time is a bit longer than other machines. If you are a laser enthusiast too and have a bigger name laser, you could probably make these in no time!

Masked Mini Charcuterie Board
After adding the masking tape onto the board.

Good news- I have added these items onto my Etsy App. So if you want one too, but don’t have a laser, this is perfect for you! And they would make the best Christmas gifts! Just be sure to order in enough time since these would be made-to-order items.

I love how these can have so many different personalization options and beautiful wood boards to choose from. So be sure to check out my Etsy Store for these beauties and more!

Right After Engraving
After the laser is done engraving.

Finishing Up The Laser Engraved Mini Charcuterie Boards

Once my laser was done with the engraving process, I took it out and began removing the masking tape from it. You can do this easily by hand or using Gorilla Tape as well. The Gorilla Tape is really helpful to get the smaller pieces of tape that are stuck between the handwritten letters. 

And that’s it! If you were engraving a larger charcuterie or cheese board, you could definitely add some food grade oil or mineral oil on top to give it a safe finish. But, I didn’t do that since these were mini charcuterie boards and are mainly just being used for display and decor purposes. No matter what you do with them, these handmade pieces will definitely steal the show and be such a perfect gift idea!

Finished Engraved Cutting Board
I did this one on a different board for my Meme’s recipe!

There are so many ways you can personalize them too. Like by adding wedding dates on them to make them anniversary gifts or wedding gifts. Or make one for your best friend or any loved one in your life. These would also make for some perfect Mother’s Day presents!

These vintage treasures can be passed down from generation to generation with each special message that is engraved on them! And the good news is they are not too hard to make at all with your Glowforge Aura machine! You just need minimal craft supplies and materials to get started making these beautiful serving boards! 

I hope you enjoyed this Laser Engraved Mini Charcuterie Board Gift Idea, and I hope you are able to make one for your loved one soon! Or, be sure to order some of my Etsy shop too! That way, I could make some for you guys and they would make for some killer Christmas gifts! Especially since that will be here before you know it too! 

Laser Engraved Mini Charcuterie Board Gift Idea

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Comments

  1. Lucy says

    October 16, 2023 at 9:53 am

    This is such an amazing and creative idea! It would make the perfect gift for anyone who loves cooking! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 20, 2023 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you Lucy. I appreciate it!

      Reply
  2. Jenny in Neverland says

    October 16, 2023 at 3:34 pm

    What a gorgeous idea for the engraving! These would make such sentimental gifts x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      October 20, 2023 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you! I think it makes for perfect and sentimental gifts too!

      Reply
  3. Crystal Green says

    October 19, 2023 at 12:48 am

    I have had my eye on getting a Glowforge for some time now. I have a Cricuit and a high-powered vinyl cutter, and I have issues using both of those already. Hence I’m leery to investing the Glowforge. But it looks so useful!!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 20, 2023 at 7:18 pm

      It really is honestly. I have been loving having one! I definitely think it is worth it!

      Reply
  4. Ali Duke says

    October 19, 2023 at 11:32 am

    These are such lovely gift ideas. Personalizing them for family and friends is a lovely touch to them.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 20, 2023 at 7:27 pm

      Yes, I love being able to personalize them too!

      Reply
  5. Ell Paige says

    October 19, 2023 at 12:24 pm

    Aw love this, such a cute gift that you can make even more meaningful. I think this will be perfect for one of my friends! Thanks for sharing! x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      October 20, 2023 at 7:27 pm

      No problem at all! Glad you liked it too!

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POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows up with the treat board everyone can’t stop talking about 👻🖤 I made this spooky sweet charcuterie board using my @shopfancypanz, and it turned out so cute! The best part? I can just pop the lid back on when we’re done! No-bake, no stress, all treats 🍫🍬 Comment “Shop” below if you want the link to these cool pans too! 😉
PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unles PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unless you plan on eating half the pan yourself 😅🎃 It’s that good! Ask me how I know 🤣 Comment “recipe” below and I’ll share the danger with you too 👇🏻
POV: you refuse to throw away that one “hopeless POV: you refuse to throw away that one “hopeless” vintage find 🤣 I grabbed some @thegorillagluecompany and gave this poor broken crock a second chance, and honestly, it turned out pretty amazing! It may not be perfect, but the crack just adds to the vintage charm, right?! Now it’s living its best life as a cute faux plant holder 🌿💪
When your hubby finally gives you what you really When your hubby finally gives you what you really want! 🤣 A tree in every room of the house… even his Mancave! Is anyone else crazy enough to have Christmas trees in every room or am I all alone?! 😜
PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unles PSA: Don’t make this Halloween crack candy unless you plan on eating half the pan yourself 😅🎃 It’s that good! Comment “recipe” and I’ll share the danger with you too 👇🏻
POV: You’re calm, cool, and collected on Thanksg POV: You’re calm, cool, and collected on Thanksgiving because you made your pie crusts way ahead of time 🥧🙌 Comment “pie” if you want the hack that saves my sanity every year!
Tell me you’ve started decorating for Christmas Tell me you’ve started decorating for Christmas without telling me you’ve started decorating for Christmas 😍 These mini Target wreaths on our farmhouse windows + the flocked trees = perfection! Comment “shop” if you need them too 🎄
This is the song that plays through my head anytim This is the song that plays through my head anytime I have to do a task that my husband usually does around the house. I even had to change a battery out on the fire alarms today too. I’m exhausted doing a man’s work and now I need a nap! 😜😂
I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart to I found the best gluten free muffins at Walmart today from @antoninasgf_bakery 🙌🏻 They tasted so delicious and were the perfect way to start my morning off strong. And they paired so wonderfully with a cup of coffee too! If you’re in the market for some gluten free treats too, you’ve got to check them out!! #AntoninasGlutenFree #CouponSavings #WalmartFinds #GlutenFreeSnacks #BudgetFriendlyBaking
POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows POV: You’re the cool Halloween hostess who shows up with the treat board everyone can’t stop talking about 👻🖤 I made this spooky sweet charcuterie board using my @shopfancypanz, and it turned out so cute! The best part? I can just pop the lid back on when we’re done! No-bake, no stress, all treats 🍫🍬 #HalloweenTreats #SnackBoardGoals
When your hubby finally gives you what you really When your hubby finally gives you what you really want! 🤣 A tree in every room of the house… even his Mancave! Is anyone else crazy enough to have Christmas trees in every room or am I all alone?! 😜
This is the song that plays through my head anytim This is the song that plays through my head anytime I have to do a task that my husband usually does around the house. I even had to change a battery out on the fire alarms today too. I’m exhausted doing a man’s work and now I need a nap! 😜😂
POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. I don’t know if I can wait until November 1st before I put my main tree up or not 🤣 And if you’re needing a new Christmas tree this year, you should definitely check out @kingofchristmas 😉 Comment “tree” below and I’ll send you the link to the one I have here!
✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is liv ✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is living for a 2-ingredient dinner?! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @hungryroot, I’ve got groceries delivered and easy recipes like this honey garlic beef + rice on repeat. The best part? You can snag 40% off your first box + a FREE gift with code CHARITY40 🎉 Dinner = handled. You’re welcome 😉 Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the info!!
Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! Can you believe Christmas is only 10 weeks away?! ✨ My heart’s already craving those quiet, cozy nights with twinkle lights and hot cocoa in hand. Trying not to rush it… but the magic is calling. 🎄
✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is liv ✨Busy weeknight hack unlocked✨ Who else is living for a 2-ingredient dinner?! 🙋‍♀️ Thanks to @hungryroot, I’ve got groceries delivered and easy recipes like this honey garlic beef + rice on repeat. The best part? You can snag 40% off your first box + a FREE gift with code CHARITY40 🎉 Dinner = handled. You’re welcome 😉 Comment “Hungryroot” below and I’ll send you all the info!!
Mentally? Already at the Thanksgiving table piling Mentally? Already at the Thanksgiving table piling my plate with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie 😋 Not saying I’m ready for November… but I’m also not not saying that 🤣
POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween POV: when your mom makes you wear a cute Halloween sweater and you forget how to walk 😹 But seriously, how cute is little Miss Riley in her festive sweater?! She was definitely getting into the Halloween spirit for sure! 
If your pet needs one too, comment “Shop” below for the link! I’m sure they will love it just as much as Riley does! 😻😹
I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m I know it’s only October, but in my heart I’m already in Christmas jammies, baking cookies, and living my best elf life 🍪✨ Santa, I’m ready for my comeback tour 😏🎄

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