Turn A Dollar Tree Cutting Board Into A Chic Countertop Display With A DIY

Imagine you're two steps into a 10-step recipe; you're kneading the dough, and your hands are a mess. That's when you glance up to check step three, only to find that your pages have turned. No one wants dough all over their favorite cookbook, so you're going to have to wash your hands before you can find your place. You were stressed enough just hosting, and now your process has been disrupted as well. It happens to the best of us, but all you really need is a stand to hold your book for you. Then, when you finally complete your recipe, it can double as a decorative way to store your cookbook.

Without breaking the bank, this fun DIY display can support your cookbook and keep you from losing your place. All it takes is a crafty spirit to liven up your space, using contact paper to completely transform this Cooking Concepts bamboo cutting board into the ultimate cookbook stand.

You can begin your craft by choosing a contact paper that will match your aesthetic. When you've found the right design, you're going to need the cutting board, paint that complements your color scheme, a small wooden display easel, wooden blocks, and a glue gun. The easel allows your book to stand, and the cutting board will serve as a decorative back plate. While you're at the Dollar Tree, consider using a tumbling tower set for the extra wooden block piece; it's going to serve as the lip that keeps your pages from turning.

Cut and wrap the contact paper around the cutting board. Secure the edges into place with hot glue on the back. While that's drying, paint your easel to match, whether it's a cozy pastel pink to match your appliances or a classic black that doesn't draw attention. When the paint dries, use the hot glue to secure your cutting board onto the easel. Finally, glue two wooden blocks to the front of the easel's shelf. When dry, add your favorite cookbook, and you're ready to go, though you might consider adding a clear plastic folder to protect from cooking splatters. Put your best cookbooks on display and avoid unnecessary chaos in your kitchen.