Four Thrift Shop Cutting Board Makeovers!

January 20, 2016
I always pick up cutting boards or breadboards at garage sales and thrift shops.  I recently picked up these four boards, and gave each a whole new look.

Cutting board number one was a knock off of the 1970's "Love Is..." fad.  

I gave cutting board number one two coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White.  

Next I stenciled on this Farmers Market crate sized stencil I purchased at Michael's with black craft paint.  The stencil is made by Plaid.  Then I distressed the board a bit with 220 grit sandpaper, and added a jute tie to the hole at the top.

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Here is cutting board number 1 after the makeover!

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Cutting board number 2 is an older cutting board as well.  This one has a kitchen prayer painted on one side.  I think my Grandma had one like it.

I painted this board with Fusion Paint in Algonquin, and used the same Plaid Farmer's Market crate stencil.  I also distressed the board and added a jute tie.

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This cutting board was a bit narrower than the other so I stenciled the words on sideways.

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Finished makeover of cutting board 2!

Cutting boards 3 and 4 were made by a home woodworker and never used.

The makeover of cutting boards 3 and 4 involved the wood box above.  The ends of the box were sawed off and then attached to each cutting board.

I guess this could be called a "cheater build".  The wood box ends were simply screwed into the cutting board from behind.

Then cutting boards 3 and 4 with attached box parts were painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  They were sanded with 220 grit sandpaper and stenciled.

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Cutting board number three hangs on the wall as the shelf is not flush.  The stencil "farm" is from Funky Junk Interiors "Farmers Market" set.

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A small crock fits perfectly in the box shelf.  I have some smaller utensils in the crock but flowers or candles would work too.  I like the addition of the box to cutting board number 3.

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Finally, here is cutting board number 4.  I am keeping this one.  I love the grain stripe stencil from Funky Junk Interiors Christmas Blend Hot Cocoa set.

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A chalk painted jar, with teaspoons, fits in the box perfectly.  Great for a coffee area!  

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How fun is this vintage Universal coffee urn I picked up thrifting today?  Great display piece.

Many cutting boards have a very rich and worn patina and are great for display without any paint, or stencils.  But if you find those novelty boards, give them a whole new look!
Thanks for reading my blog, Carlene

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  1. I love 'em all! Great idea to use that pre-made box. Thanks for sharing your cutting board makeovers at Talk of the Town.

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  2. They all look so good! Clever use of an old box too! The stencils are fun.

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  3. They turned out great! Going to keep an eye out for some cutting boards.
    Haven't seen any lately at the thrift shops.
    Have fun!

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  4. Cute, cute, cute! I love the stencil... I'm going to have to look for that one so the east coast can buy some of those too :)

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  5. You always come up with such fun projects, Carlene...the cutting boards really turned out well!

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  6. Very cute and farmy! Love everything you do!

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  7. Really fun Carlene! I gave three cutting boards some grain sack stripes a while back and still love them.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  8. Love your cutting board magic!!! Beautiful job.

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  9. Love all four of your makeovers! Can't wait to make a few of my own. If you have a minute I would love for you to share at Vintage Charm.

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  10. These are DARLING, Carlene! I love how the white Farm one looks like a milk bottle! Crazy about the sideways Farmers Market with stars too! I want more cutting boards! :)

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  11. Carlene, LOVE your cutting boards turned in to signs and and my fav - faux grain striped. Pinned.

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  12. all great cutting board makeovers! I love the grain stripe!

    thanks for linking up to Talk of the Town !!

    pinning.

    gail

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  13. Gorgeous, all of them. You are so talented,Carlene!

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  14. Awesome ideas! #4 reminded me of ae milk bottle too..thanks for sharing!.

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  15. I love what you did with the cutting boards Carlene. Such a neat idea

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  16. Great recycle with the cutting boards. Genuis.

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