If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: cutting boards and wooden bread boards from thrift stores are some of my all-time favorite treasures. Sure, they’re plain and scarred from knife use. BUT, they are truly blank canvases that are destined for any number of upcycling ideas and craft projects. There are just SO MANY cutting board ideas out there.
And, of course, I am no stranger to cutting board project ideas, either. I can’t seem to leave a good one behind if I see it at a thrift.
For instance, this farmhouse tray started out as a thrift store cutting board:
And I upcycled a cutting board on a small footstool when the woven rush seat had come unraveled:
So, if you see any vintage cutting boards in a garage sale pile or on a thrift store shelf, you may want to snag it for a future project. Especially if it’s older and made of solid (i.e., not pieced together) wood.
Even if you don’t “upcycle” it, per se. They’re delightful as decor, just as they are!
To get your crafty and creative juices flowing, I’ve gathered some of the best cutting board ideas that I could find.
Simply click on the thumbnail photos to be magically transported to the craft project tutorials!
Cutting Board Ideas and Projects
Are you feeling inspired to do any cutting board crafts? I’ve always got a few wooden boards in my project-to-be stash and I am definitely due to try out a new cutting board idea.
If not for the house, perhaps for the yard or garden, like this sign…
From table tops, to signs, to decor, to organization, there’s just no limit on the ways to repurpose them into something amazing.
I hope you’ve been inspired by one of these cutting board ideas! They really are a blank canvas to work on that come naturally “weathered” and aged.
And if you enjoyed these upcycling ideas for wooden bread boards, then you’ll love this craft idea for a wire bread basket!
Craft on!
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Sarah Ramberg is the owner of Sadie Seasongoods, a website that celebrates all things secondhand. From upcycling ideas and thrifted decor to vintage-centric travel itineraries, Sadie Seasongoods is a one-stop shop for anyone who loves thrifting and approachable repurposing ideas. Sarah is also the author of “Crafting with Flannel” and has been featured in numerous media outlets and magazines.
So many good ideas! I love the stool, the herb planter and the modified one for more counter space but they’re all great ideas. Question: most I find are not only very dinged up (that doesn’t bother me!) but also are often “oily” so it makes sanding difficult. What’s the best way to clean them to remove that oily layer? Any ideas? Thanks!
Hmm, I haven’t encountered that before. Have you tried sprinkling it with baking soda or corn starch and letting it sit overnight? Maybe scour the soda into the board with a brush, too?
I’m wondering what sprinkling with salt, then scrubbing with a cut lemon would do. Thanx for collecting all these great project ideas in one place. I am keeping my eye out for bread boards with no luck so far!
My husband & I have planed these down to make them usable again as cutting boards but I think the next ones I buy will be finding alternate uses! You have some very cute ideas. Love it!
Thanks, Wendy!!
GREAT round-up, Sarah!! Some really cool ideas to consider and pin. Thanks for including my vintage sign project–much appreciated 🙂
Thank you so very much, Diana! I hope a few clicks came your way from it. 🙂
Their all amazing, but since I haven’t seen the stool made from a cutting board I think it’s my favorite!
Thank you, Linda!