Craft An Entryway Key Holder Using A Dollar Tree Staple

The last thing you want when stepping through your front door after a long day is to be faced with a cluttered, chaotic entryway. Whether it's a mess of shoes on the floor, keys littering the hall table, or sports gear piled in the corner, clutter can depress our moods from the moment we step inside. But decluttering your home can sometimes be a daunting task, particularly if you don't know where to begin.

So, why not start small? By creating a dedicated home for your keys, you can tackle that little bit of clutter and get the ball rolling towards a tidier home overall. And, as shown by content creators @2sistersstory on TikTok, designing a sweet hanger for your keys doesn't have to break the bank, either. By utilizing a cutting board — an affordable staple from Dollar Tree — along with a small wooden sign, some paint, and a few removable hooks, you can quickly construct an eye-catching key holder that reduces clutter and functions as adorable wall art at the same time. 

It's simple to make one of these charming key holders for a stylish DIY that gives you more storage. You will need the above materials, as well as some hot glue to attach some of the pieces together with a firm hold. When considering what paint colors to choose, think about the effect you want your hanger to have. Using bold colors will help the hanger to stand out as a statement piece, while neutral tones are great for helping it blend into the background.

To begin, lay your cutting board on a flat surface. Then, take the small wooden sign and remove any additional elements such as twine or labels until you have a simple wooden plank. Using the hot glue gun, attach the plank at a perpendicular angle to the cutting board so that it creates a small shelf. The shelf can be used later on to hold small items like lip balm, gum, or dog waste bags. Then, paint the hanger in your chosen colors. You could opt for a monochromatic scheme as shown in the @2sistersstory example, or you could add your own colorful designs using stencils or floral motifs to make it one of the trendiest wall art pieces in your home.

After painting, attach a couple of Dollar Tree Wood Printed Removable Hooks underneath the shelf for easy access. And, because these hooks are removable, you can always change their position or opt for a different color or style of hook if you want a new design in the future. Then, all that's left is to hang your new cutting board key holder. An easy way to do this is by attaching some adhesive strips from Dollar Tree to the back, as these will provide a good hold while keeping a low profile in your entryway. Just make sure to hang your key holder out of reach of children and away from windows so that thieves and passersby will not be able to grab them from the outside.