How To Repurpose A Dollar Tree Cutting Board Into Beautiful Wall Decor

If your entryway walls are feeling a little bare and you're not convinced that a framed print or photograph would work in the space, this Dollar Tree DIY might just be what you're looking for. It turns a simple kitchen staple — a bamboo cutting board — into a snazzy piece of wall decor that's easily customizable. And you don't need any fancy tools or complicated skills to make it either. All it takes is a few affordable supplies to transform an ordinary cutting board into a cute and versatile wooden display for your plants.

To get started, you'll need one of Dollar Tree's Cooking Concepts Bamboo Cutting Boards. The project also requires a sheet of peel-and-stick wallpaper to create a decorative accent, several YIPLED Rectangular Wood Blocks (about the size of Jenga bricks), a strong bonding agent like hot glue or E6000, and a couple of heavy-duty Command Strips. To finish it off, choose faux greenery, dried lavender, or even a mix of both to tuck in behind the piece after you've hung it up.

The first step is to measure and cut a piece of your peel-and-stick wallpaper to fit your cutting board, leaving a portion of the bamboo visible at the top for contrast. The great thing about this step is that you can choose any pattern that suits your style — from bold geometric prints, such as the Main Street Diamonds Wallpaper, to delicate florals or even woodgrain for a tone-on-tone effect. For extra visual interest, trim the top edge of the wallpaper into peaks, waves, or another decorative shape before applying it.

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Once you've chosen your design, smooth the wallpaper in place, working from the center outward to remove bubbles or creases. (If you struggle with this step, the trick to smoothing out wallpaper creases is in your hair tools; just use a hairdryer.) Then, flip the board over and glue the wooden crafting blocks vertically down each side of the back. These blocks create a small gap between the board and the wall, which you'll need in order to slip in the decorations. When the glue has set, attach two Command strips to the upper back of the board. These make hanging simple without damaging your walls. Finally, arrange faux greenery, dried flowers, or other decorative accents so they're nicely visible above the top of the board, where they can add color, texture, and a finished, gallery-style look.

While changing out the greenery or flowers with the seasons is the easiest way to keep this cutting board wall decor feeling fresh, you can take the customization a step further. Because the base design is so simple, there's plenty of room to experiment with extra details that suit your tastes and needs. For example, you could place small embellishments like wood appliqués, beads, or decorative trim along the edge of the board to add more texture to your home decor. And keep in mind that peel-and-stick wallpaper isn't a must – spray painting your cutting board is also an option. With so many different colors and textures available, it can make for a truly original look and feel. Just don't forget to add masking tape to your craft supplies list if you're not planning on going with one solid color.

If you want the piece to work harder in your space, try incorporating a functional element. A few small utility hooks, like the DHDestined Cute Hooks, at the bottom can turn it into a stylish spot for hanging keys, lightweight kitchen utensils, or jewelry. You could even glue a narrow wooden ledge just below the greenery to hold mini planters, spice jars, or other small items. Adding Crafters Wood Words that share a sentiment or highlight the job it's performing, like "Keys" or "Love," can also be a lovely touch. Whether you stick with seasonal floral swaps or add these creative upgrades, your Dollar Tree cutting board decor will feel entirely your own — and look far more expensive than it actually was.