Turn those old thrift store or Dollar Tree cutting boards into beautiful wooden signs, cake stands, trivets or serving pieces.
A little paint and wall decal to make those letters is all you need.
Check out the easy DIY.
Hello friends!
Well, it looks as if autumn is on its way despite my best efforts to thwart it.
Can't fight Mother Nature, so I decided to get into the spirit and make a few new fall crafts yesterday.
I started off with these thrift store cutting board makeovers.
I don't really know what to call them...wooden signs, wooden cake or cupcake stands, wooden servers, trivets, risers?
Well, whatever they are, they're super sweet and I'm totally smitten.
Not really enough to fall in love with fall, but it's start.
So a few weeks ago, I shared a video detailing a bunch of my thrift store finds.
These small cutting boards were among my haul, they were a buck each. At the time, I said that I might make signs out of them or put feet on them.
Guess what? I did both.
Cutting Board Makeover
Supply list:
Here's what I used:
Thrifted or Dollar Store Wooden Cutting Board
Foam Brushes
Mod Podge
Large Wooden Legs (they're actually small candle cups)
Round Beads For Feet
Wall Decals
Thrifted or Dollar Store Wooden Cutting Board
Foam Brushes
Mod Podge
Large Wooden Legs (they're actually small candle cups)
Round Beads For Feet
Wall Decals
Let's start with the sign.
First of all, I did not sand or prime. I never do. Lazy...but it works.
I opted for my tried and true cheat, a wall sticker.
After many, many years of crafting, I've found that they are the best way to get professional lettering quickly and easily.
Check out the amazing craft I made with one at Christmas!
There's no stenciling or expensive machine to wrestle with...just stick and go. Done. I found this one at the dollar store.
I painted my cutting board with white paint and waited a few minutes (literally) for it to dry.
Next, I cut the words that I was going to use out of the sticker sheet. Then I stuck the sticker on the board and then sealed it with decoupage gel.
A little tip here, if you find your sticker has any bubbles in it, just gently lift it and reapply.
These stickers are generally made as wall decals so they can take it. You can also use a credit card to smooth them out like you would with contact paper.
The last step in this process was to coat the entire board with decoupage gel and set it aside to dry.
Thrift store cutting board to fabulous custom wooden fall sign in a matter of minutes.
Love at first sight.
One down, one to go.
For the second cutting board I wanted to play up the fact that it was wood, however, I do not stain anything. Too messy and it smells bad.
(Psst- Never say never. Check out what I did with water based, no odor stain.)
I cheat the look with paint instead.
It's the same technique I used when I made my DIY wooden cake stand. Simply slather on a generous amount of brown craft paint...
...and then rub most of it off with a paper towel.
Enough of the color will remain to darken the wood and yet reveal the grain.
I sealed it with decoupage gel also, so it would have a bit of sheen.
I wanted this one to have feet, so I grabbed at pack at the craft store and glued them on.
It was so darling with those tiny little legs, I started to rethink my Grateful sign.
Suddenly it needed feet, too. I didn't want the pieces to match though, so for that one, I used wooden beads.
They are large enough to give it lift, but small enough that I can still prop the sign up and you'd never know they were there.
Best of both worlds.
And now even if I am not remotely ready to welcome fall, my house is.
What do you think of my little creations?
Oh and I wanted to share...remember that mystery item from video that everyone said was a cupcake stand?
Well, it is and I had my doubts, but that sucker works!
And in case you're wondering, those cupcakes have Oreo cookies buried in the bottom. Yum.
If you're looking for more crafty DIYs check out DIYIdeaCenter.com.
I have a profile there and you can find a ton of easy and adorable ideas for the upcoming fall holidays.
HERE ARE A FEW MORE FALL AND THANKSGIVING IDEAS:
I love your projects made with the thrift store cutting boards. Very clever, my dear! :D I love the fall book banner so much!!!
ReplyDelete(of COURSE I'd love it!!!)
xo,
RJ
Thanks! I knew you’d like that book banner…and no pages were damaged in its making! I couldn’t tear into a classic like Runaway Ralph! 😉
DeleteCute idea! How about 'running boards' . . . since they have feet!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it!! A name and a laugh...awesome!! 🤣
DeleteThese are so cute Kim! I'm going to have to have another look at my local dollar store...didn't realize they carried stencils too. Love your boards with the feet, and I like your method of wood "staining." So much easier than "staining."
ReplyDeleteThey have fabulous walls stickers, Florence, even better than stencils. Go peek for sure!
DeleteThat is so cute. I love our idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Betty!
DeleteHi Kim,
ReplyDeleteI always love your pretty banners. The thrift store cutting board idea is fabulous.
xoxo
Kris
Thanks Kris! Between the thrift store and the dollar store, I look pretty talented, huh? All crafts should be this easy! 😉
DeleteSuper cute idea! Love how it turned out.
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz! They turned out better than expected. 😊
DeleteFun! Don't you just love thriftshop goodies??! Names? What about Henrietta and Junior??? Those popped into my head just reading.
ReplyDelete😆 Have fun,
Barb
Yes! The thrift store was kind to me this time around...and cute names. Thanks!
DeleteThey are so much fun, and beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think they’re fun, too.
DeleteAh this turned out so cute!! I love the wording!
ReplyDeleteWe have an old cutting board here that I've been thinking of painting. Stripes might be more my speed though. :)
Thanks Stacey! Those wall stickers make very easy work of the words. Stripes sounds like fun, too, and also easy!
DeleteLove these two ideas Kim! They turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maria! I am so tempted to go back to the thrift store to look for more and make them as gifts!
Deletesuch a simple and cute craft! love it as part of the table setting!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I have to say, I really like the way this one turned out.
DeleteOh how I love this! What a great idea. I'm going to make one for sure. I just think it looks simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I’m telling you, those dollar store vinyl stickers make me look like a pro every time. Thanks for the visit! 😊
DeleteThanks Teri! I couldn’t pass up the cutting boards for a dollar. I have to say their makeover exceeded my expectations. I love it when that happens! ☺️
ReplyDeleteYou are a genius! I love the idea of using the wall stickers for the words! Oh girl! I'm totally going to steal this idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deanna! 😊 I have to give all the credit to those wall stickers. They make me look like a pro every single time! Steal away...
DeleteVery cute! I just bought some of those vinyl signs myself at DT. I have wood blocks I am going to make into some stackable signs as gifts. Staining with craft paint - GENIUS and I have mod podge to seal them, too! I love this craft!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Aren't those signs awesome? I use them all the time. Sometimes (like this time) I just use certain words or I cut words out and make my own sayings. And as far are the staining goes, SO much easier! Thanks for the visit and happy crafting!
DeleteI think you've come up with a fun and adorable idea! You're definitely "craft-minded!"
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Thanks Brenda! I do enjoy crafting. 🙂
DeleteThank you so much for a cute and EASY idea to finally use up my cutting boards that I have been collecting! Perfect to sell in my new booth for Fall!
ReplyDeleteOh yay! I'm so glad you found a useful idea, AnnMarie. I see cutting boards all the time and know people make wall signs out of them, but they're so solid, I though this was a cuter idea. Hope you sell a ton!!
DeleteHow is it that your mind works in such a way that it sees cutting boards but really sees cute crafts? I see cutting boards and I just think CHEESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love, love, love both of these - you are super creative, my friend. And you are KILLING me with those cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Debbie, thank you for the compliment, but trust me, my (hungry) family would be much happier if I saw cheese ~ in a recipe for dinner ~ too! Can't eat my crafts. And for the record, my daughter baked the cupcakes. Thank goodness someone in this house likes to cook! 😉Happy fall my friend!
DeleteKim, that is such a perfectly cute craft. Great idea. I really love the one with the little feet. Sure elevates those little $ store boards up a notch!! Yummy looking and sounding cupcakes..Have a great day..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy! I am really happy with they way they turned out and yes, the feet made all the difference. Happy fall!!
DeleteHi Kim, wow I love your signs you made and even I think that I could make the first one that you made. These would make great Christmas gifts. :0)
ReplyDeleteYou totally could, Julie and I agree, great gifts and great craft fair items! Happy fall!
DeleteLove these to bits Kim!!! Perfect to use all year round I say!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sam...and yes, I agree!!
DeleteI love how you used those cutting boards. That's an idea I could actually copy. Happy Fall.
ReplyDeleteIt was so easy to do, I know you could make some beautiful ones! Let me know if you do, I would love to see what other people come up with! Have a great fall weekend! 😊
DeleteYou took two identical pieces of wood, and made them completely unique, I love that! I think the feet on the bottom looks amazing, what fun possibilities there are with doing that. Hmm... now you've got me to thinking, lol! Thanks for the inspiration! I'm "grateful" for you, and the inspiration you provide, Happy 1st Day of Fall :)
ReplyDeleteMarilyn, your kind words just made me smile ear to ear! I know you could make something wonderful, the possibilities are truly endless…one for every season, holiday or event! Enjoy the weekend! xo
DeleteGreat find on those cutting boards, love what you did with them. Gotta love the dollar store! You do the cutest things with their wall clings. And cupcakes with oreos at the bottom?????? Sign me up! I love oreos...I ate so many of those when I was pregnant...all three babies. That I will have to try!
ReplyDeleteThanks Audra! My daughter came home from a friend's house with that Oreo recipe. Now whenever we eat a plain cupcake we're always like, where's the Oreo?? Cupcakes will never be the same again... 😉
DeleteHmm...I'm thinking Jan and Cindy. :) I'm a child of the 70's, after all. ;) I can't believe that cute sticker came from the dollar store! I need to check the dollar stores around here. I really love Jan and Cindy both. Those little feet are the perfect touch. Oh, and those cupcakes!!! Yum!
ReplyDeleteWho does't love the Brady Bunch! And yes, the dollar store. They have tons of them...and if they don't have the saying you like, you can chop them up and make your own! How awesome is that?
DeleteYou always dream up such fun stuff and do a great job of it as well :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb! I do enjoy the dreaming part...and the doing part, if it's quick and uncomplicated.
DeleteWhat great little cutting boards! Super idea! You wowed me with your wood "stain" technique. I'm stealing that idea. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Gina! I'm glad you like my cheat. And steal away! If I can't craft at my kitchen table, it's not happening, so the "stain" idea was my way of getting the look I want...in the kitchen! 😉
DeleteThis is really cute. Love this one. Thanks for sharing this post.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteLove this great idea!! I painted a hanging board with black chalkboard paint and now, inspired by your post, I will be writing "Grateful" on it!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debbie
Thanks so much, Debbie! I'm glad that you found some inspiration here today and hope you'll come back to visit again. 😊
DeleteYou gave that cutting board a much needed face lift! So cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Janice! It was an easy fix and cheap, too!
DeleteWhat a lovely idea Kim. I see so many cutting boards at the local thrift stores but I'm always a bit stumped on how I can re-purpose them. I'll have rethink that ;)
ReplyDeleteI was right there with you, Michelle, but long ago, I saw someone put tall legs on cheeseboards and I thought it might work with small cutting boards. I'm glad I tried it and I'm glad you like it! Thanks so much for letting me know! 😊
DeleteAnother great idea. I can see making some fun gifts for family and friends for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteCarla
I know! I was thinking the same thing...I need more cutting boards!
DeleteSO FUN! :) Neat idea!
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thanks Jess! I certainly will!
DeleteThis is a great idea. I love how easy you made these projects. Thank you for always sharing your inspirational ideas. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Vanessa! I hope that by sharing others will attempt them, as well!
DeleteWell aren't you clever! What a fun project.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I have to say they were fun to make...and easy!
DeleteWe love our dollar store decals, don't we?! I love your cutting board makeover!
ReplyDeleteThanks and yes! Looking forward to your project!
DeleteThanks again Kim for sharing this great craft with us at C&C with J&J! :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie! 😊
DeleteGreat project. I used bead feet like yours on bathroom counter baskets to keep them from getting wet and discoloring. I recently stuck a DT sticker on my wall; love it; bought another and am looking for the right sized board/frame/whatever to use it on. Haven't seen the grateful one, though.I love the word grateful better than thankful as in the saying: I want to be "humbly grateful, not grumbly hateful."
ReplyDeleteKathy, I don't know how I missed your comment. I apologize! Feet sounds like a great idea for bathroom baskets. Thanks for the tip! I love the stickers because you can put them everywhere...although, it is a hunt and peck sometimes for the right saying, I agree. Hope you were able to find the grateful one! Thanks for the comment and again so very sorry for the late reply!
DeleteYou did such a great job on this, Kim! Thanks for sharing @ Vintage Charm!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cecilia!
DeleteLook at you being miss crafty and all that, using beads for feet and stickers instead of stencils. Very clever I must say, with equally impressive results :).
ReplyDeletexxx
Thanks Doreen. I like your clever and impressive descriptions. I thought I was just being lazy! 😉
DeleteSo cute! Love this idea and those feet. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristi. I have wanted to do this for a long time…and I am so happy with the way they turned out!
DeleteFabulous job, fabulous finds. Just found your site, and I love these projects.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I hope you come back and visit often!!
DeleteJust saw your post on my feed. This is an awesome idea. I visit thrift stores to get materials for crafts and always see cutting boards. Wondered what to do with them. That's for the great idea! Just signed up for your emails. Can't wait to see all that you have accomplished. Keep up the awesome job!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Diane! You just made my day. I hope that you enjoy what I share and I continue to se you in the comments.
DeleteHow can I pin this for later? I don't see a Pinterest button.
ReplyDeleteHi Pamela, if you hover on the pictures a red Pinterest button will show up and you can pin from there. Hope that helps and thanks for pinning!!
DeleteThese are adorable Kim! I love using quotes ❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! I'm kind of a word freak!
DeleteThese turned out so cute! Love the grateful font!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda...gotta love that dollar store...
DeleteInstead of purchasing wooden beads, or legs, you can use empty wooden spools of thread, I have a box full of them, little spools don't need cutting, larger ones if you want shorter lets cut in have, they work wonderful. Also cork from wine bottles work too. I have friends that save those for me as I also make trivets out of them using them on the bottom of framed boards.
ReplyDeleteHi there! I read your comment a week ago and thought I had replied. So sorry...however, it really made an impact. I have been thinking about your wooden spools idea ever since. I even looked for some at the thrift store. I need to keep my eyes open now. Great idea!! Thanks so much for sharing.
DeleteLove the grateful sign very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Maria! I can't wait to set my table with it this year.
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