In today’s world of mass-produced items, there’s something special about creating personalized gifts that carry meaning and thoughtfulness. With the xTool P2 laser cutter and engraver, crafting these personalized accessories has never been more accessible or professional-looking.
Whether you’re making a thoughtful gift or designing something special for yourself, a personalized DIY trinket tray offer both functionality and aesthetic appeal while showcasing your creativity and technical skills.
Why You’ll Love This Personalized DIY Trinket Tray
You’ll appreciate how quickly you can transform simple materials into elegant, custom-designed pieces that look store-bought but carry the unmistakable touch of handmade care.
The versatility of the xTool P2 allows for incredible precision and detail that would be impossible to achieve by hand, opening up a world of design possibilities from intricate patterns to personalized monograms and meaningful quotes.
But perhaps most satisfying is the reaction when recipients discover their name, a special date, or a meaningful symbol thoughtfully engraved into a beautiful tray designed just for them.
Customization Ideas For Your Personalized Trinket Tray
The beauty of creating trinket trays with the xTool P2 lies in the endless customization options.
- For a classic, elegant approach, consider engraving monograms surrounded by delicate floral patterns on light-colored wood or acrylic for a sophisticated look.
- Family-oriented trays can feature last names and establishment dates, perfect for entryway catch-alls that collect keys and everyday items.
- For something more whimsical, incorporate favorite quotes, inside jokes, or even custom illustrations that reflect the recipient’s hobbies or interests.
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Materials Needed
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- xTool P2 or other laser cutting machine
- 6mm Birch Wood Plywood
- Trinket Tray SVG and Hand Drawn Birth Flower SVG (from Creative Fabrica)
- Wood stain or diluted brown acrylic paint
- Mod Podge
- Paint brush
- Wood glue
How to Make Personalized Trinket Trays with xTool P2
Open Creative Space and select a new project. Insert the trinket tray SVG file onto the canvas.
Personalize the trinket tray as desired with text or images of your choosing.
If you wish to engrave with a personalized birth flower design like we have, go to Creative Fabrica and download the birth flower SVG files.
Upload the flower design from the birth month you wish to use. Reduce the size to approx. 2.75”. To personalize the design further, delete the name of the month and insert a text box to type out a name instead.
Change the font to “xx” and then reduce the size of the name accordingly to fit beside the flower design. Ensure the letters are WELDED together before engraving.
Repeat for the other birth flowers you wish to use.
Group the name with the flower together and then space the others apart evenly. Highlight all and group together.
Position them on top of the rectangular shaped trinket tray shape and center them horizontally and vertically using the align tool.
Set the material type to 6mm basswood and use your preferred cut and engrave settings.
Insert the material into the xTool P2 and refresh your screen.
Position the design onto the surface and proceed to cutting and follow the prompts on the screen.
Assembling the DIY Trinket Tray
Once cutting and engraving is complete, remove from the machine. Use a damp paper towel to wipe away the excess dust and scorching marks.
With a soft paintbrush, apply a coat of wood stain or diluted brown acrylic paint. Leave it to dry and repeat if darker stain is desired.
Once dry, apply a coat of Mod Podge to seal the surface.
Glue the top layer to the base layer with wood glue. Press together until glue is dry.
A Professional-Quality Personalized Item
These small but meaningful trinket trays serve as daily reminders of special connections and memories while keeping treasured items organized and accessible. As you experiment with different designs, materials, and techniques, you’ll discover that the most valuable aspect of this project isn’t just the finished tray itself—it’s the joy of creating something truly unique that carries personal significance for years to come.
More xTool P2 Crafts to Make
- Laser Engrave Handwritten Recipes on Cutting Boards
- Personalized DIY Nightlight
- Coffee Bar SVG for Laser Cutting
- 4 In a Row Game
- How to Cut Mirror Acrylic
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Personalized Trinket Trays with xTool P2
Materials
- xTool P2 or other laser cutting machine
- 6 mm Birch Wood Plywood
- Trinket Tray SVG
- Wood stain or diluted brown acrylic paint
- Mod Podge
- Paint brush
- Wood glue
Instructions
- Open Creative Space and select a new project.
- Insert the trinket tray SVG file onto the canvas.
- Upload the flower design from the birth month you wish to use. Reduce the size to approx. 2.75”.
- Change the font to “xx” and then reduce the size of the name accordingly to fit beside the flower design. Ensure the letters are WELDED together before engraving.
- Repeat for the other birth flowers you wish to use.
- Group the name with the flower together and then space the others apart evenly. Highlight all and group together.
- Position them on top of the rectangular shaped trinket tray shape and center them horizontally and vertically using the align tool.
- Set the material type to 6mm basswood and use your preferred cut and engrave settings.
- Insert the material into the xTool P2 and refresh your screen.
- Position the design onto the surface and proceed to cutting and follow the prompts on the screen.
Assembling the Trinket Tray
- Once cutting and engraving is complete, remove from the machine. Use a damp paper towel to wipe away the excess dust and scorching marks.
- With a soft paintbrush, apply a coat of wood stain or diluted brown acrylic paint. Leave it to dry and repeat if darker stain is desired.
- Once dry, apply a coat of Mod Podge to seal the surface. Glue the top layer to the base layer with wood glue. Press together until glue is dry.