Heart shaped box with lid
Published: February 11, 2016
description
This is a small box that I made for my wife for Valentine's Day. It is made from 1 3/4" Purple Heart and the lid nests into the base. My next version will have the top hollowed out for more room but I wanted to get this posted in time for Valentine's Day.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Open in Easel
Open the project in Easel and scale to fit your material. I made mine out of 1 3/4" Purple Heart.
2. Cut out shapes
I used an 1/8" upcut spiral bit but the design should accommodate a 1/4" bit with no problems. I have one on order and will test it out when I get it and update this step.
Estimated time: 60 minutes
3. Sand
As with all woodworking you will need to sand, sand, sand... I plan on rounding over the top lid to make it look more heart like. I will update this once it is completed. I wanted to get this posted in time for Valentine's Day.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
4. Stain/Finish
Apply the stain or finish of your choosing. I used Tung Oil
COMMENTS
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村井宏治 koji · May 15, 2019
IfI want the box deeper then do I just cut an additional piece and go all the way through? Then glue together?
Kurt Canez · January 27, 2020
Kurt Canez, I would glue 2 pieces of wood together first, and then carve it out as deep as the bit could safely handle.
Donald LeBlanc · January 28, 2020
I found the local DIY store has 1 inch thick pine stair treads. cut to a 9inch length - Worked perfect for the bottom and I was able to go .75 deep with the pocket. Then I used 1/2 thick pine for lid.
Tim Kipp Sr · February 16, 2020
Unable to copy project, get error
Robert L Bragg · May 04, 2020
Was able to copy on third try
Robert L Bragg · May 04, 2020
file worked great for me. I simply copy and pasted it into my project. changed depth as necessary and it cut great. my wife loves it. Hickory heart shaped box
Jonathan Ruiz · January 18, 2021
i made one for the wife a while back using a piece of mahogany and some pine
george longworth · May 23, 2021
The lid isn't snug. It's got like 1/16 play on all sides. I followed directions exactly. Nice design. Thank you. The lid is my only issue.
Chase Creange · December 24, 2022
Hello would you be able to show me how you made the design?
taylor vincent · February 26, 2025
Thanks. I just made one for the wife. She loved it
John D Little · November 25, 2025
I made one of these for my wife for a ring I bought for Christmas. I sized it down to three inches to make a smaller box, and did it on purple heart as well. I found the lid fits quite tight, and it takes some effort to open it. Great project!
Jordan Lee · December 27, 2025
how did you do that! Great project!
Taya Joy Wollman · January 23, 2026