I had a few minutes to spare so I tried this dolphin, but it will probably stay in the pile of test stitchouts for ever (I can't make a pincushion out of it!)
I did the rose ages ago and put it in a frame. (It is coloured with water colours BTW.)
I'm not usually short on ideas but this one is frustrating me! Over to you.

Oops - the pictures loaded twice. I deleted them but couldn't lose the answer!

I have bought some balsa wood and want to stick it once embroidered onto old drink coasters.Hope that might look nice

WOW !!! I may have give this a try !!!
Jo

yes i remember the rose they look lovely Sue!!carolyn

I have seen them put on tops of boxes or jars.

I had a look at EmbLibrary's project section as they usually have splendid ideas for using different techniques, but there's nothing on embroidering on balsa wood.
In the past I've seen it used on the top and sides of cigar boxes ( the expensive ones come the nicest boxes) and on the top of camember boxes (not the cardboard ones), but I don't think the latter will ever smell of roses. :)
Coasters seems a great idea.
I'm curious what you will come up with!