Turn An Ordinary Dollar Tree Cutting Board Into A Cutesy Kitchen Décor Piece

Most kitchens are a gathering place in our homes, filled with yummy food and laughter. That means they're also a fun spot to accessorize, especially if you're a fan of DIYing adorable kitchen décor for the holidays — or any time of year, really. Who's to say you have to spend a lot of money on decorating? Instead, you can craft your own accents using a few simple items. A lot of kitchen decorations are, understandably, themed around all things cooking. They feature utensils, faux fruit, and phrases like bon appétit. With this rustic DIY wall décor, wooden kitchen tools are crisscrossed one over the other at the handle, tied with a bow, and attached to a dollar store cutting board.

Dollar Tree's Cooking Concepts Bamboo Cutting Boards are nearly 10 inches long and 7 inches wide. At $1.25 each, they're extremely budget friendly for both prepping meals — their intended purpose — and clever cutting board DIYs you'll want to use around the house. You're also going to need some wooden cooking utensils. They're durable, heat-resistant, and look classic. You could sacrifice utensils you already have to this project or go shopping for some at the thrift store. You may have to shorten the handles so they fit the board. Prices will rise if you need to buy wooden utensils new, but they'll already be the right size. For example, this Biticolor Wooden Kids Cooking Set costs about $33 and comes with far more than you need for this project alone.

In its simplest state, the main goal with this décor DIY is to create wall art where wooden utensils are the stars of the show. Begin by attaching a loop of rope to the back of the cutting board using dots of hot glue combined with a stronger glue like Evatage B7000 Clear Adhesive. Use pieces of craft sticks to hide the ends of the twine. Select three different utensils, cross them at the center of the handles, and tie them in place with a piece of gingham ribbon in a color of your choice. Dollar Tree has a 3-yard rolls of Floral Garden Ribbon in various hues for $1.75 each. Add glue before tying the ribbon if the utensils won't stay in place. Apply glue to the back of the bottom utensil and stick the arrangement to the cutting board.

After your sign is completely dry, it'll be ready to hang up or set on a shelf. Ready to make this cute and customizable wall art with a Dollar Tree kitchen essential yours? Change the utensil placement or type — for example, an oversized wooden fork and a spoon placed side by side on the board would look adorable. You could paint the utensils or the cutting board in hues that match your kitchen design. Or use a paint pen to write on the utensils: try "yum," "delicious," or "let's eat." Make several signs with different utensils and words, then hang them in a row on a blank wall.