Unfinished wood frames make a special gift when covered with themed decoupage. You can cover a frame with elegant wedding bells along with silver and patterned paper to make a wedding gift. A team sports photo goes well with a picture frame covered in images of sports equipment and team emblems. A general theme can match the overall décor of a room. When choosing pictures to place on the frame, arrange them without the paste to see how the finished piece will look.
Other unfinished wood projects include small boxes, which come in a variety of sizes. Try using images from nature, dancing, seasons, a favorite activity or music. Decoupage can be applied to the entire surface or just a small portion. You can paint the box a background color, then decoupage a picture into the top to show off a favorite picture without using many supplies. Another option is origami papers, which come in a variety of colors and patterns to suit any décor.
Unfinished wooden signs come in different shapes and sizes to suit a multitude of applications. Create a name plaque by covering the background with a light color. Then type out a name using a computer paint program, stylizing the font and printing. Carefully cut out the letters to make a template, then use it to cut out a darker color for the foreground of the decoupage. Dark over light makes for strong contrast.
Make a magnet using a small unfinished wood cutout to cover in your favorite decoupage colors. After the piece is sealed and dry, glue a small magnet to the backside of the wood. Wood cutouts and small craft magnets can be found in most craft stores. If you have children, let them decorate a magnet to hang up their art.