How has your weekend been? It has been fabulous here. Although there has been thunderstorms, there also has been a nice balance of great weather too. I know I often talk about the weather, but where I live, it strongly dictates what you end up doing. When the weather is nice, you certainly don’t spend it indoors. So my plans changed, and I spent a little ” me time” doing a little Thrifty Kitchen Decorating.
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Collection of Cutting Boards used for thrifty kitchen decorating
Sometime ago, I came across a few cutting boards for dirt cheap while out thrifting. I scooped them up knowing I would do something with them…. eventually. You see, that is how I operate. I generally don’t have a plan, but when something “speaks to me” I go with my gut. This time, it was a small decision but one I’m glad I made because what was created I just love.
Consulting my “black book ” of ideas, (Pinterest) I came across some great ideas to use for Thrifty Kitchen Decorating. This is an area I haven’t spent too much time creating for but found I was attracted to the many ideas that contained the word “Eat”. A word that is used often in this house of boys! I gathered the ideas and made a Pinterest Kitchen Decor Board. After shopping my stash, I remembered the cutting boards I picked up a while back. See, I knew they would serve a purpose sooner or later! Anderson + Grant shared a great tutorial on how to create DIY cutting Board Wall Art.
![Spay Painted Wooden Letters](https://thriftytonifty.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_1441-590x787.jpg)
Painted Wooden Letters for thrifty kitchen decorating
Following her inspiration, I created my own.
It began with staining each cutting board with the same color stain to give it a uniform look. I just used what I had on hand. Next, after picking up some wooden letters, I painted them using a homemade blue-gray chalk paint. A couple of coats with drying time in between resulted in just the right neutral pallet for my kitchen. I distressed them a bit on the corners using sandpaper and them glued them right to the board using my favorite Gorilla Glue.
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Thrifty Kitchen Decorating Cutting Boards
The result? Easy Thrifty Kitchen Decorating by just shopping my stash. So simple, I love it! Please share how you have been decorating your kitchen. I’m always looking for great inspiration.
This is just awesome! I might just steal this idea from you!!!
Go right ahead. It’s a quick project to do
These are great! I love cutting board projects, they add charm to kitchens:) Pinning!![My Profile](https://thriftytonifty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Wendi, thanks so much for taking a looking and pinning. I love looking at your projects and following along
So cute and I love a good repurposed project. Thanks for sharing at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party.
Thanks for taking a look, Susan
This turned out beautiful! I love the look that stain gives to the cuts in the boards. Thanks for sharing your project with us at Merry Monday!
Thanks, Marie. I agree the stain took very nicely to the cuts
Mary you have such a keen eye for decor. Your projects always turn out great. I am now following you on Pinterest, can’t believe I wasn’t already!![My Profile](https://thriftytonifty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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Oh thanks Shirley. Believe me, there are some projects that are duds. That is why I love paint. It can always be corrected
I love how you just go with your gut! And I love, love, love how your cutting board project turned out. It’s awesome. EAT would go well in my kitchen too. All my grandkids are boys . . . so far. 🙂![My Profile](https://thriftytonifty.com/wp-content/plugins/commentluv/images/littleheartplus.png)
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“Eat” and boys go together well! Thanks for Alli