Turn $5 Of Dollar Tree Items Into Stunning Christmas Decor With An Easy DIY

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The holiday season is the perfect time to make dishes and pastries for friends and family. If you're interested in doing some crafts as well, you can make a seasonal cutting board to complement those evenings in the kitchen. This process will only take a couple afternoons to complete (mainly because it will take some time for an adhesive to dry), and it doesn't require any experience with carpentry. The project is also very affordable, as you can purchase most of the materials from the Dollar Tree. The final product will be a chic cutting board shaped like a Christmas tree to adorn your kitchen countertop or wall.

TikTok creator @lavenderlabelsbyemz offers a straightforward tutorial on how to construct these beautiful cutting boards. The first step is to visit the Dollar Tree and purchase three DIY Wooden Hanging Wall Signs (pick a Christmas tree to follow the exact DIY, or choose one of the other fun holiday shapes). You'll also need about eight binder clips, a bottle of wood glue, a wood carving knife, a tube of wood filler, and a bottle of mineral oil, such as Howard Cutting Board Oil. The project essentially involves gluing these cutouts together and treating the wood so that it has a mocha finish and won't absorb stains.

Start this project by removing the looped strings attached to each wooden cutout. The next step is to dribble glue (either wood glue or another strong glue you should have on hand, like polyurethane glue or epoxy) across the faces of each cutting board, except for the two faces that will be exposed. Then, lay the boards so that they line up perfectly along all the edges. Wipe away any smeared glue. Use your binder clips to clamp the cutouts together while they dry. Without these clips, the boards won't stay attached along the edges. Then, leave the clamped boards in a dry spot where kids can't get to it for the product's full cure time.

When you're ready to proceed, remove the clips and use a wood carving knife or file to smooth the outer edges. While this TikTok creator also says you can use a carving tool to make impressions in the wood, you don't have worry about this step if you're concerned you might ruin the board. Close the hole at the top of the cutting board with wood filler, or leave it open to have the flexibility to hang the board. Stain the wood, using a mix of mocha and water if you're following the video. Once your stain dries, use a rag to treat the cutting board with oil, which will protect it from warping or discoloration. Once you're finished, there is plenty more DIY Dollar Tree holiday decor you can get started on.