10 Dollar Tree Bamboo Cutting Board DIYs You’ll Want to Try

Hey everyone, today I'm sharing 10 of my favorite Dollar Tree DIYs using their bamboo cutting boards. Alright, let's jump right in. So I headed to Dollar Tree and grabbed a handful of their bamboo cutting boards. You'll usually find these in the kitchen supply aisle and I really love the quality of these. I'll be making a riser for this project. And I'll be using a cutting board and I'm going to paint it using this chalk paint from Waverly In The Shade Sandstone. I really wanted to paint it a nice neutral color so I thought this was perfect. So I'm applying the paint with a brush and this color really does go on nicely. I do about a couple coats but really one was probably more than enough because I do end up distressing it a bit. I also turn it over and paint the other side which will be the bottom. It's completely optional but I wanted to give it a nice finished look. So once that's completely dried, I take a sanding sheet and I give it a light sanding. Definitely along the edges and on random areas on the top surface. I also switch to a coarser grit sandpaper to make it look a little more scratchy. And I just continue sanding until I like the way it looks. Now I wanted to stencil in a floral pattern on top of the wood so I just decided to cut a stencil out with my Cricut. And what I did was go on Canva and downloaded a pattern that I liked and then I uploaded it to Cricut Design Space. And that's usually how I like to customize my stencils. But you know there are so many other options. Dollar Tree does have decorative decals that you can use instead. So once my stencil is ready to go, I just use some Dollar Tree transfer tape to place the stencil vinyl on the wood. I place that on one end all the way to the edge. And I'll be using white acrylic paint from Apple Barrel over the stencil. So after I dip my brush on the paint, I dab out the excess before pouncing it over the stencil. It's always best to apply it in light layers to prevent any smudging. Of course the sticky vinyl also helps. Now I don't want the stencil to go on too bold or opaque. I want it to look a little faded so I do apply it lightly in some areas and a little darker in others. And then I carefully peel it out and I move it over to the other side. So I do the same thing, adding paint to my brush, dabbing out the excess, and then pouncing it over the stencil. It's such a beautiful floral pattern. For the legs, I'll be using these woodpeg dolls. These are from Hobby Lobby. They came in a pack of eight and they were quite inexpensive for the pack. To contrast the top, I'm just going to stain it with this gel stain and I'm just wiping it or brushing it on and then wiping it down. And then I turn it over and glue the legs on the corners. I really like how the wood stain looks against the sandstone floral top. I let it dry completely and then I seal it. I'll be using some clear wax from Waverly. So I apply that with a wax paintbrush all over the top surface as well as the legs. Now I always like to let things that I stencil dry overnight before I apply the wax just to make sure nothing gets smudged. And once the wax has completely dried, I do buff it down just a bit. With wax, the more that you buff, the more sheen you'll get. And this beautiful riser is done. I love crafting with Dollar Tree's bamboo cutting boards. They're made of real bamboo and have such a nice smooth finish, which makes them perfect for all kinds of DIY decor. So when I saw that my store finally had the new larger size in stock, I was so excited and of course, I grabbed a bunch. I'll be using one bamboo cutting board and I just love that there's more room to work with. I'll also be using one of these mini wood pallets from Dollar Tree. Now I got this vintage floral rub on transfer from Amazon and the design is really pretty. It came with three different sheets and honestly, I love the print on all of them. I've actually never used this rub on transfer before, so this is my first time trying it out and I'm hoping all goes well. Right now, I'm just trying to decide which one to cut out and honestly, that might be the hardest part. They're all so pretty and I kind of want to use them all. Now I'm going to apply the transfer above where I just placed the pallet. So not the whole board, just that top section and I'm keeping that in mind as I choose the design. I really like this section here with the bird and the flower, so I carefully cut that out. Next I just flip the transfer over, peel off the white backing paper and place it down right where I want it to go. Then I just use that little stick it came with to rub the design onto the board. I start by rubbing over the whole image first to help hold it in place. Then I carefully lift one corner and slowly peel it back. If a part doesn't transfer right away, I just lay it back down and then I just keep rubbing over it until it does. Now there was a little spot that no matter how much I tried, I just could not get it to transfer. I don't know if it was the board or the transfer itself, but in the end it was fine. So it did blend. So I'm just tapping along the edges, making sure it's fully down and everything stuck in place. Now you'll want to seal it and you can use any water based sealer like Mod Podge just to help protect the transfer and keep it from peeling over time. Next I'm going to paint the wood pallet in the shade Seaside Blue from DecoArt, but really you can use any color you like. Just about anything will compliment the wood beautifully. These Dollar Tree foam brushes aren't the sturdiest. They bend pretty easily when you apply pressure, so it can be a little tricky, but they do the job. So I'm painting the front of the pallet, but then I remembered that I actually wanted to use the back as the front. And so I flipped it over and painted that side as well. I just like how this side looked better with the two vertical wood pieces. It adds a nice detail. I'm also going to be elevating it slightly with some tower blocks underneath, so having a flat surface on the back will just make it easier to glue. To lift up the pallet, I'm using six tower blocks and I'm gluing them together end to end in pairs, so I'll have three sets total. You could also use square dowels or any small wood pieces you have on hand, just something to give it a little height. And I'm just brushing on some of that blue paint. Now I will be adding glue on the narrower sides of the blocks, so those sides I want to keep unpainted. I also lightly sanded the part of the pallet where I painted and I plan to add glue to. You know, it's always better to glue directly onto bare wood for a stronger hold. And then I'm just gluing the blocks on the pallet like a U. And I'm gluing the vertical ones behind the ones in front to conceal it. I wanted to distress the pallet a bit, just lightly. So I'm going in with my little finger sander and I'm sanding down the edges here and there. I'm also hitting a few spots on the surface just to rough it up a bit and give it more texture. Although I kind of wish I'd stained the pallet a bit darker first, just so the distressing would stand out more, especially against this beautiful blue. I'm just adding some glue to the back of the pallet. I really like using this glue from Titebond. It holds really well. You can definitely use hot glue too, especially if you're not planning to put anything too heavy inside. To hang this up, I've just been loving these Command Velcro strips. And I love that they're removable. You're not left with holes on your wall. Now this stuff usually sticks to anything, but for whatever reason, it would just not hold well on this board. So just give the wood a good cleaning or even a quick sanding on that spot. Or you can do what I did and add a strip of hot glue and that'll help stick it better. And we're all done. I really love that little pocket space where I can tuck in some greenery or faux flowers. It's such an easy way to add something pretty to the wall without taking up much space. For this DIY, I'll be using one of Dollar Tree's bamboo cutting boards and I'm going to be adding some stenciling on top. And I'll be using one that I got at Walmart. They have some really nice, inexpensive stencil options. I'll be using this one with a decorative circle. So I place the stencil towards the top, centering it, and I'm just securing it in place with some masking tape. I'm also covering up any areas close to the circle. For paint, I'm using Apple Barrels White, but you can definitely use any color you prefer. I'd definitely consider black or even a neutral color. So I'm just pouncing over the stencil with a stencil brush and I just go over it a couple times and after that, I carefully remove the stencil. I wanted to add some wording in the center and since this is going to be a little cookbook, tablet, or phone stand for the kitchen, I thought I would stencil in the word recipe in the center. And I just cut a stencil out on my Cricut using a Dollar Tree vinyl, but you can definitely customize it and put any word or phrase that will fit. So here's how it's looking so far. I like it. It's very clean and simple. I'll be using this 1x2 inch wood from Dollar Tree from a previous project as well as a paint stir stick. I'll be trimming both to the width of the board, so about 6 inches. To match the stenciling, I'll be painting the wood white, but before I do that, to make it easier, I glue the 1x2 and the paint stick together. I just apply some glue on one narrow side of the 1x2 and I attach the paint stick to it like so. And I clamp it a bit to give the paint some time to dry. Next, I'll be attaching a Dollar Tree easel on the back of the board. So I apply some Titebond multi-purpose glue on the easel and then I attach that to the back of the board, making sure they're both flush on the bottom. Next, I stand it up and then I pull the easel stand back, which will reposition the easel. It lifts it up just a bit so that the board rests or leans nicely on it. And you can clamp it to make sure it bonds nicely. Then I go ahead and paint the glued wood pieces white and I make sure to leave the narrow side unpainted. Then I apply some glue on that unpainted side and I attach that towards the bottom of the board. And finally, to seal it, you can definitely use your preferred sealer. For this one, I'm using a spray sealer from Krylon. It definitely makes an adorable, customizable gift. And I think this turned out so beautiful and simple. For this project, I'll be making a beautiful wall hook and I'll be using two of Dollar Tree's bamboo cutting boards and this decorative metallic wall hook from Dollar Tree. These come with two black screws, which you will find in the back. It's very pretty, shabby chic, and lightly distressed. I'm going to glue the two boards together so that it's one thick piece. So I apply some Titebond quick and thick multi-surface glue on one of the boards and then I place the other board on top. I make sure the sides are flush and then I clamp it and let it dry completely before the next step. And I just left that alone overnight. Once it's completely dry, you'll have a really nice, solid piece of bamboo wood. And this feels really nice and sturdy. Next, I'm going to place the metallic hook right on top. And I position it where I want it to be placed. There's two holes where the screws go in and so I mark it and then before I add the screws, I drill in some pilot holes. I just wrapped a piece of tape on the bit so I know how far to drill. The bamboo is quite dense, so this will help make it easier to get those screws in. Since the hook is white, I wanted the screws to blend. So I just dab on a little bit of white paint over the screws to blend it. I'll be placing a couple triangle hangers on the back. While you can just use one and position it in the top center, I'm going to be placing two on this one. To make sure the triangle hangers are placed evenly, I'll be using this carpenter's square to mark precisely. So I turn the hook over with the top part down and I line the corner with a ruler and I mark the inner right angle corner. And I mark it on both sides where I'm going to screw in the nails. And this beautiful, modern, and vintage wooden metallic wall hook is done. Whether you use it to hang things on or as a decorative accent for your home, this simple project really turned out beautiful. For the next project, once again, I'll be using one of Dollar Tree's bamboo cutting boards. I'll be adding some stenciling right on top. And I'll be using this one from Walmart. I've used this several times and I really like it. I'll just be using white chalk paint for the stencil. I did consider painting the whole board white and doing a dark blue for the design part. But you know, I love the look of the bamboo wood. Too much to cover it up. But let me know, would you paint the board or leave it as is? Now since the stencil was a bit bigger than the board, I added some double sided tape underneath to hold it in place. Then I just apply the paint over the stencil using a pouncing motion. I apply the paint in light layers, that way the paint doesn't bleed under the edges. Okay, so I was planning to stick this white floating shelf from Dollar Tree towards the bottom of the board. But I totally forgot I wanted the board to stand up horizontally. To me, it looked a little off vertically since the shelf was so wide. So I decided to scrap that plan, save it for the next project, and do something else with the board. For the board, I decided to make this into another hanging wall pocket, but this time with fabric. I got this blue and white striped fabric from Dollar Tree and I thought it would compliment the white stencil nicely. I'm just going to hot glue the fabric on the back of the board. So first I trim out the amount that I need, making sure I have at least an inch and a half of extra fabric all the way around to fold around the back. On one of the longer sides, I glue down about half an inch of the fabric first just to tuck in that raw edge so that it doesn't fray and it looks a lot neater. Then I place the board face down on top of the fabric and I glue the sides in place, pulling it snug as I go. Now you can definitely double up the fabric, I didn't have enough to do so for this one, but that would have made it extra sturdy. For the corners at the bottom, I just do a little triangle fold and then I glue them down. And if you want an even more secure hold, you can also use a staple gun to finish it off. To hang it, I'm going to drill a couple of small holes near the top. You can thread through some pretty ribbon, twine, or jute string, whatever fits your style and tie it in a knot or a bow to hang it up. It adds a cute little finishing touch and it makes it really easy to display on a hook or wall. For the next DIY, I'll be using another one of these Dollar Tree bamboo cutting boards. I'm making a pretty little tray with gold handles and I wanted to use a rub on transfer again for this. They're just so pretty. I'll have that Amazon link below if you want to check it out. So here, I'm just trying to decide which part of the design I like, whether I'm going to cover the whole surface or just a small part. And I decided to go with this section right here and so I just carefully trim it out with an exacto knife. I'll be using a couple of these gold metal pulls from Dollar Tree. They also had black ones too, which was such a nice find. Definitely one of those things I don't always see, so I grabbed a few while I could. So before I rub on the transfer, I just want to get an idea of placement with the pulls. There's a pretty little bird there and I don't want to cover up its head. Now I thought it was a little too long, so I thought I'd cut out a line of the wording in the middle, just so I can bring the two main designs a little closer and avoid the handle going over it. And I'm just trimming some of the writings around the flowers, just so that it's not too boxy. And then I remove that white backing paper of the rub on design and I place them down on the board with the design side facing up. I'm using the wooden stick that it came with to apply the transfer on the wood and I start out going over the whole design and this just helps getting it to stick initially and so that way it doesn't move around. That was looking a bit uneven by the bird. There was this big empty spot on the top right and so I just cut up some of that wording I had trimmed off earlier and I stuck a few pieces to extend it. I thought that balanced it out a lot better. So I just keep rubbing over the design while slowly lifting it up. If any spots didn't transfer as I went, I would just lay it back down, rub over that area again, and then keep lifting until the whole design was fully transferred. Once the transfer is on, you can go over it with a layer of matte mod podge, just to seal it in and keep it from peeling or scratching off later. Now I would have loved to screw on the handles, but the screws that came with them are just too long for the cutting board. You could use shorter screws and add some adhesive bumpers underneath, but for this one I'm just going to glue the handles on instead. I'm also going to elevate the tray with some square dowels that I trimmed down a bit, which I'll be placing underneath. I'm going to paint it just to add a little color and contrast. This is khaki chalk paint from craftsmart. It's a very neutral color, but I could definitely see this looking great in bolder colors too. Once the paint has dried, I glue it right underneath about a quarter of an inch from the edge. For the handle, I'll be using E6000 for a super stronghold. And I try to place that right above where I place the dowels. And this one is all done! Let me know what you think! For this DIY, you're going to need one bamboo cutting board from Dollar Tree, and a couple 12 inch 1x2s, which you can find in the Dollar Tree wood section. I'm going to be making a hanging wooden wall pocket. I'm going to measure the height, and I mark where I want to trim it. So for this, I'm trimming so that I have two at about 7 3 quarters of an inch, and one at 4 inches for that bottom horizontal section. So here they are trimmed and ready to go. And I just use a miter box and saw. Dollar Tree wood is really easy to cut through. I'll be painting the wood with this chalk paint from Waverly in the shade sandstone. So I'm just taking note of the areas where I'll be applying the glue, and I make sure to avoid painting those areas. I'll also be painting a small section on the front of the bamboo. So I tape about 2 3 quarters of an inch from the bottom, also making sure to tape off the sides. And I'm just making sure that there's no bubbles. I'm just pushing down on the tape because I don't want any of that paint getting underneath. Because I want full coverage, I'll be applying the paint with a round sponge brush. For the first layer, I start by brushing or dragging the sponge brush downward, away from the tape. After that, I just start pouncing the brush all over, still being extra careful about around that taped area, applying light coats, and just pouncing very lightly as well. So so far, no streaks, and it's going on evenly. I also make sure to paint the sides. Once that's completely painted, I carefully remove the tape, and thank goodness the paint didn't bleed through. To assemble, I flip the board over, and then I apply some glue. I'm using Titebond Quick and Thick, and I apply that on the narrow, unpainted sides of the trimmed 1x2s. And then I just attach them onto the board. Now to make sure they dry equally spaced, I take the extra 4 inch cut wood, and I place that towards the center. And then I just attach the rest of the 1x2s so that it forms a U shape. I do clamp them together, and I let that dry completely. To seal, I took it outside, and I used a spray sealer from Krylon. To hang, I'll be attaching a couple triangle hangers, using a ruler to make sure they're placed evenly. And that's it for this one. You can place some flowers or greenery stems. You can also make a matching pair. I really loved how this turned out. For the final DIY, I'll be using one of Dollar Tree's cutting boards. I'll also be using 8 of these paint stir sticks, which I got at my local hardware store. Lowes, they were about $1.98 for a pack of 10. I'll be making a chic bamboo box, and these are going to make the sides with 2 on each side. And so I'm just laying them on top so I can see how much I need to trim. I want the length to be a little shorter because I want the bamboo board to extend past the edges. I'll just be using my miter box and saw to trim them down. I'm cutting 4 pieces to 9 inches, and another 4 to 6 inches. Since I'm making multiples of the same size, I'm just taping them together, and it makes the cutting process go a lot faster, and it keeps everything nice and even. To hold the paint sticks upright, I'm using these square dowels, trimmed to about 2 and 3 quarter inches. These are actually from some Dollar Tree canvas frame that I left over from a past project. And they ended up being perfect for this. And they were already dry brushed with white paint. So here they are, all trimmed and ready to go. So the paint stir sticks have those little white ruler marks on them, and I did try lightly sanding some of it off, or at least just to tone it down a bit. But you know, I wasn't too worried about it, since I knew I would be dry brushing some white paint over them anyway. I'm using white chalk paint from Waverly, and I'm just lightly brushing it over the paint sticks. I want it to have a weathered, distressed look, and so I'm just dry brushing it to let some of that wood still peek through. That way I get that worn out vibe without having to sand anything later. I'm starting with the longer pieces first, just brushing along the grain with a light hand. I'm not fully coating them, I just want that soft, brushed on texture that gives it a bit of character. I like when the paint goes on a little uneven, it adds some depth, and it keeps it from looking too flat or uniform. I'm using Titebond Quick and Thick to glue the wood together, but you can use any wood glue or even something strong like E6000 or super glue. I wouldn't really recommend hot glue for this part, it might hold at first, but over time it doesn't have that same staying power, especially if you're planning to keep this piece for a while. So I'm starting with the longer wood pieces and adding some glue to each end, and then pressing them onto the square dowels, one on each side. I'm making two sets of these, each with two paint sticks spaced out evenly. Next, once that's dried a bit, I'm going to build the shorter sides. I'm using two paint sticks here as well, spacing them the same way as I did the longer sides. I'm just applying glue on the ends and lining them up between the two long sides, one at the top and one on the bottom. Then I clamp everything in place to hold it steady while the glue dries. Once all the sides are attached and everything feels secure, I'm gluing the whole crate onto the bamboo cutting board, which will make the base. And we are all done! This came together so easily, and I love how clean and simple it looks. For the next DIY, I'm putting together a cute little recipe stand, and I'll be using Dollar Tree's bamboo cutting board. I'll also be pairing it with one of their 1x2 inch wood pieces. I'll be trimming the wood to the width of the board, so I just mark it, grab my little miter box and saw, and I cut it down. These pieces aren't super dense, so they're actually pretty easy to cut through. I'll be staining the wood using that same combo of Apple Barrel's acrylic paint from the last DIY, so Burnt Umber will be my base color. Then I'm adding a little Nutmeg Brown to lighten it up and bring in some warmth. And since I'll be deepening it with a bit of black, I'll also mix in just a tiny bit of Brown Oxide to keep that earthy warmth. Then I just add a splash of water to thin it down so it brushes on more like a stain. For the cutting board, I'm just using a cloth to apply the stain instead of a brush, so I just work in small sections, wiping the mix on, and then flipping it to a clean side of the cloth to wipe it off right away. Now I've made something similar in the past with their smaller cutting board, and I wanted to make a larger one. Next I apply the stain onto the cut piece of wood, and I decided to go a little darker on this one for some contrast. And I believe I added a little more black and brown oxide to the mix as well. And these dried down so beautifully. Next I add some glue onto the 1x2 and attach it to the board, making sure it's standing upright and flush along the bottom. And then I just clamp it in place and let it dry completely. I thought it'd be nice to add some hardware to hold a phone or tablet or even a recipe book in place, and I love these metal drawer pulls from Dollar Tree. I thought the gold was just perfect, and it really elevated the whole thing. It does come with screws, but I'm just using E6000 to hold it in place. I wanted to have the option to recline it back a bit, so I'm gluing one of these small chalkboard easels from Dollar Tree onto the back. I love this little hack, it's super easy, and once it's glued on, it's actually really sturdy. I used a combo of E6000 and hot glue so it holds strong right away, but it also sets permanently. The last time I made one of these, I added some stenciling, but honestly, I really love this version just the way it is. But if you want to quickly dress it up, some nice options are those Dollar Tree puffy metallic stickers. You can add one or several, and you can add a little pop of character or make it feel a bit more custom. Just reinforce it with some glue. But for me, I'm keeping it as is, it's simple and understated, but in a really elegant way. This final project is going to be a quick one. I'll be using one Dollar Tree bamboo cutting board, this half inch leather strip from Michaels, and some of these metal thumbtacks from Dollar Tree. I'll be making a little tray, and I'll be trimming the leather strips to make handles. Now this was about $3 for a yard with a 50% off coupon from Michaels, so I thought that was a pretty good deal. And I'm cutting out tube to about a little over 7 inches. It really depends on how large you want the handles to be. To glue, I'll be using Titebond's quick and thick multi-purpose glue. This is definitely my favorite versatile glue. It bonds strongly, and it dries pretty quickly. So I'm going to apply some glue on one end of a leather strip, and then I attach that on one side of the board. I hold it down with some tape so that I can work on the other end of the strip. So I do the same thing on the other end of the board, applying glue on the ends of a leather strip and attaching it to the side of the board. Now I do hold it for about a minute or so to give that glue a little time to bond before reaching for the tape, but you definitely want to have that tape cut and ready to go just to prevent that strip from popping out, because it did pop out on me several times. Once that's completely dry, I'll be attaching the metal tacks. So I start by poking on the leather to mark where I want to place the tack, and then I just lightly hammer it in place. I also place a little piece of tape on top of the tack to keep it from getting dented from the hammering. So I do that on all sides, and this will reinforce that leather in place even more. You can also keep the handles the way it is, or you can even flip it so that it's pointing away from the tray. Now if you prefer a thicker tray, you can double up the bamboo board before attaching the handles, just like in the previous DIY. So there you go, quick and simple DIYs using Dollar Tree's Bamboo Cutting Boards. If you liked this video and want to see more projects like these, please let me know by giving it a thumbs up, and make sure to subscribe if you haven't already. Now make sure to check out this next video, because I think you're really going to like it. Until next time, bye!