The Adorable Dollar Tree Cutting Board DIY That Home Chefs Need To Try

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Dollar Tree is not only a convenient place to get affordable household items, groceries, and decorations — you'll also find a wide range of unassuming DIY materials that you can snag for cheap and turn into creative handmade gifts and home projects. This is the case with Dollar Tree's Cooking Concepts Bamboo Cutting Boards, which you can get for a mere $1.25 each. The simple, versatile board is one of the best Dollar Tree finds for decorating your kitchen, giving you the foundation for a decorative recipe card for cheap.

There are various techniques to consider when altering your board into a wood card, but for those who lack an arsenal of DIY tools and materials, the most seamless way only requires a bit of water, a baby wipe or sponge, a printed page with your recipe on it, and an adhesive, like Mod Podge. You'll also need a heat gun, but a hairdryer will do the trick in a pinch (especially for simple DIY projects like this one).

When you go to transfer the recipe directly to your board, make sure you print it inversely; otherwise, your design will read backwards when you remove the excess paper. Coat your board and the face of the paper (the side with the print) in a thin layer of crafting adhesive. While both are wet, carefully place the paper onto the board. Use a credit card or stiff flat-edge to smooth out any air bubbles. Wait for it to dry completely. Here, you can use your heat gun or dryer to speed up the process — or let it air dry. Then, all you'll need to do is slowly rub away the excess paper with water, leaving a slightly faded print of your recipe and giving the final product a rustic feel.

If you want to elevate this idea further, you could transfer a decoupage image onto the wood board, and then glue your recipe down over top (you may even feel inclined to use the decoupage technique to turn an old pan into eclectic kitchen decor). Whether or not you seal the final product with a top layer of craft adhesive is up to you. But if you don't have access to decoupage paper or find the rub-away method a bit too time consuming, you might try the fabric transfer paper method instead.

Fabric transfer paper is a great hack for those who do not have access to a heat gun, as you can apply it directly onto your bamboo board with a clothes iron. Just make sure you monitor the transfer process, (parchment paper comes in handy at this step). If you're wanting to add a base to your recipe board so it stands on its own, glue some wood Crafters Square Wood Craft Cubes from Dollar Tree to either side of the bottom.

There are many other ways to customize your design. Whether it's craft paint, additional transferred images, or three-dimensional decorative elements, you could really shift this project to complement your style. These boards are also easily turned into a wall-hanging piece; just add a little hook to the back, which can be secured with glue or by using shallow screws. You may even incorporate a basket at the bottom for subtle storage. And if you're looking for other ways to spruce up your kitchen, you could also make a fall centerpiece with a handful of Dollar Store items.