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Leaf-Shaped Cutting Board with Monogram

Regular price $ 120.00
Sale price $ 120.00 Regular price
Wood Type: Maple

A Unique Cutting Board Shape, Monogrammed with a Single Initial

For the friend with a new house, the sister who bakes her own bread, or the host who always has something out on the counter, this leaf-shaped cutting board looks like nothing else in their kitchen. It's solid American hardwood cut in the shape of a leaf, with a single initial that makes it theirs. Of all our cutting board designs, this is the one that gets the oohs and aahs.

Why This Leaf-Shaped Cutting Board Is So Lovable

  • The leaf shape makes even a simple spread look styled, whether it's a wedge of cheese, a loaf of bread, or a full charcuterie board.
  • It's a working cutting board, too: butcher block made from sustainably forested American hardwood, sturdy enough for everyday chopping.
  • It's pretty enough to leave out. Customers tell us they keep it on the counter or a baker's rack as kitchen art between uses.
  • Choose maple, which is light and bright and goes with everything, or cherry, which warms to a deeper red over time.

Our favorite way to use this board is for serving. Load it up with cheese, salami, and fruit for a party, or keep it simple with warm bread and a dish of dipping oil. It's an easy size to carry from the island to the table or out to the deck, and a leaf looks especially at home on a fall table, from the first cool weekend through Thanksgiving.

Each board is made in our Hampden woodshop in Baltimore from sustainably forested American hardwood, then sanded and finished by hand. The initial is laser engraved in the same woodshop, so the board is theirs before it ever leaves our hands.

Customers give this one most often as a housewarming gift. One sent it to her sister's new summer house, where it holds bread and appetizers on the deck and sits on the baker's rack the rest of the time. It's a thoughtful wedding or bridal shower gift, too, especially for a couple who share a last initial. And because we plant a tree in the U.S. for every cutting board we sell, your gift puts a new tree in the ground as well.

Make It Yours

Choose maple or cherry, then add one initial, laser engraved: a first name, a last name, or the family name. You can also add rubber feet, which keep the board from sliding on the counter. Not sure which wood they'd pick? Maple goes with everything.

Details

  • Size: 16” x 12.5” x 1 1/8”
  • Made with butcher block, using sustainably harvested American cherry wood
  • The wood color may vary slightly from the picture
  • For each one purchased a tree is planted in the U.S.
  • American Made in Baltimore, MD

Shipping

Please allow 7-10 days for us to make your personalized cutting board (shipping time is not included). If you need it sooner, please emailsales@wordswithboards.com. 

We do not include pricing on the packing slips. You will receive an email with the tracking number once we generate a shipping label.

It can take up to 24 hours for the carrier to update the tracking information.

Care

Wash with mild soap and water. Sit upright to dry completely on all sides. 

DO NOT put in the dishwasher or let sit in water.

For more detailed care instructions visit our care page.

100% Guarantee

100% Guarantee:

At Words with Boards we are passionate about the art of thoughtful gift giving. We believe a gift should be as much fun to give as it is to receive. We unconditionally guarantee the quality of our gifts upon delivery, and we are here to make certain you and the gift recipient(s) are 100% satisfied. If a gift we’ve sent does not live up to your expectations, please contact us and we will make it right by sending a replacement.  


Leaf-Shaped Cutting Board with Monogram

$ 120.00

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Need help customizing your board? We’re available to answer any questions you have!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which initial should I use for a monogram?

For one person, a first or last initial both work. For a couple or a family, the last initial is the classic choice, as long as everyone shares it.

Are personalized cutting boards safe to use for food preparation?

Yes! High-quality wooden cutting boards are safe for food prep when properly cared for. We think they really shine when used as a charcuterie board. Personalized cutting boards can be both functional and meaningful, making them a gift that is enjoyed for years to come.

How long does it take to make my order?

It depends on the product. Each product page lists its production time in the Shipping tab, and personalized pieces are made to order in our Baltimore studio. During the holiday season, allowing extra time is always recommended. If you need it sooner, please email us at kim@wordswithboards.com

How do I care for a wooden cutting board?

Hand wash your board with warm water and mild soap, then prop it up so that it dries on all sides (you can also set it on a cookie rack to elevate it from the counter allowing for good air flow). Avoid soaking it in water. Periodically applying food-safe mineral oil or board conditioner will help maintain its beauty and prevent the wood from drying out.

When will my order ship?

Most orders ship within 1–2 business days after they're ready. Personalized and made-to-order items are made first, and the Shipping tab on each product page lists that production time.

Once we generate a shipping label, you'll get a confirmation email with a tracking number. It can take up to 24 hours for the carrier to start updating tracking information, so don't worry if it shows nothing right away.

Sending this as a gift? We never include pricing on the packing slip — so it's safe to ship directly to the recipient.

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Proudly Made in America

We believe made in America matters — for the hands that make it, the economy we support, and the planet we all share.

Inside Our Baltimore Woodshop

In our Hampden woodshop, our artisans cut, sand, and finish our boards and lazy susans by hand, whether the words are hand-cut on a scroll saw or engraved in our studio. No shortcuts. Ever.

A group of personalized wooden kitchen cutting boards with custom names like 'Chef Billy', 'Gloria', 'Chop', and 'MRS' shown in a close-up arrangement.
A man wearing a white t-shirt, khaki pants, and blue gardening gloves kneels on grass while planting a small green pine sapling in a garden bed.

One Board, One Tree

We use sustainably forested American hardwoods, and for every cutting board we sell, a tree gets planted right here in the U.S.

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Anne
Leaf shape with monogram

I absolutely LOVE this board!! It is the perfect shape and size to easily move from my island to my countertop. The rubber feet are perfect for cutting anything with confidence that your board isn't going to slip and slide. I use it as my every day board and it's so pretty there is no need to stack it in the corner board rack, it's also kitchen art when not in use!! Daily cutting, chopping, charcuterie, art piece....this board is perfect!!!! You will not be disappointed if you order this utilitarian board! The initial is an added bonus!

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yvonne r.
Perfection and unique!!!

I've gotten many gifts from Words with boards through out the years from Christmas to weddings to house warmings or anything in between. I have always been extremely satisfied with all their products and designs. The leaf shape with monogram was perfect for my sisters new summer house as she is a big bread maker and loves to do appetizers on the deck. She loved the simplicity of the initial and displays it proudly on her bakers rack in her kitchen. It's the perfect size whether one wants to load it up or just create a small display of bread and dipping oils. There are so many uses and the shape is so unique that one will not see it anywhere else. I'm so glad that Kim and her husband are always trying to create other items and designs. I have an oval with my initial displayed in my kitchen, I love it so much I don't want to use it but I'm sure I will at some point!! Also, the quality is great!!! A lot of TLC goes into these products!! Thanks Kim.

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Jennifer
Big hit with my friends

I sent the cherry leaf board to my friends as a house warming gift and they loved it! SO unique and great quality.

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    “For a yummy gift, I would load up these personalized cutting boards (made of sustainably harvested American hardwoords) with an assortment of cheeses and salamis”

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    "The popular birthday and wedding gifts are handcrafted in the Woodberry neighborhood of Baltimore with sustainably forested American hardwood from Pennsylvania and New York."

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    "This handcrafted board can be customized with both the bride and groom's names or family name for a practical and personal wedding gift."

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