I've been crushing on this idea since I pinned this a while back. This past week I finally got around to trying it and I love the results. I used Martha Stewart's non-toxic craft paint (3 coats around each edge). In addition, you can seal with a coat of polyurethane, but I'm not sure if it's needed since I never put my wood cutting boards in the dishwasher. Don't use poly over white (or light colored paint) though as it will discolor it and turn yellow. 🙂 It's the simplest little idea, but I love that I can tie in the colors from my kitchen with this little set. Be sure to leave me a link if you make a set too! xo. Elsie
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Simple idea, but really really cute! My kitchen has lots of pops of yellow– maybe I should do our cutting board too!
Love it! This would be great for colour coding different chopping boards for use for different foods. So you could have one for meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
What type of wood would you want to use for a cutting board? Since I know certain types of wood would be too soft or create splinters. Thanks in advance! I LOVE this idea.
Wow, how do you girls come up with so many great but simple ideas? I always thought I was somewhat creative but ummm I wouldn’t be able to come up with half the stuff you do, lol. My kitchen is super drab though, and perhaps it’s time to invest more in colorful diy projects.
I totally get overwhelmed with home projects, but what helps me is to break them down and keep a list. Marking a few things off every week is the ONLY way we can get this much done. 🙂
xoxo- elsie
Is polyurethane food-safe when it dries? I’ve thought about using it to seal other projects in the past, but haven’t because I was kinda worried about that…
We researched a bit before this project and several sources said that it was safe. I don’t know for sure. With that said, food should never come into contact with the paint (or poly) since it’s only on the sides of the boards 🙂
elsie
Actually, I have had good luck with latex clear polyurethane. I have two work tables I painted & covered with poly about 10 years ago which have not yellowed at all. Just a tip.
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Simple idea, but really really cute! My kitchen has lots of pops of yellow– maybe I should do our cutting board too!
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That really is such a simple and effective way to bring in a bit of colour. They look great.
Only found your blog earlier today and can’t wait to try some of your D.I.Y creations.
Charlotte x
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What a great idea, thanks for sharing!
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It also matches the color scheme of the tabs on your website 😉
That’s such a simple idea but so lovely! Great way of tying together a colour theme.
fun idea! so cute and simple!
xxoo,
nikki
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This looks really pretty. Easy to match the colors with colors which already are in the kitchen.
Lovely! This is a great idea. Good easy wedding gift too! 🙂
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So easy and effective!
Rosie x | Every Word Handwritten
I love this! It make me think of the paint-dipped utensils (wooden spoons, tongs, etc.) that were really popular about a year ago. 🙂
Lyric
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Love the colors you chose! I painted the edges of a pig cutting board I found (http://www.turningithome.com/2013/05/one-for-pig.html) and love the result.
Love it! This would be great for colour coding different chopping boards for use for different foods. So you could have one for meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
where did you get these cutting boards from? love the wood ingrained
Super cute! Where did you find the boards?
Would make a great present
The boards look great! Love the colours you used. Also handy to keep track of fish, meat and veggie/fruit boards. Thanks for sharing :]
Oh, these look so cute now! I love wooden cutting boards but the color really makes them pop!
I love this! its such an easy way to a colourful kitchen!!
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I love this!! Its such a simple way to a colourful kitchen!
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Love the idea and love the wood grain of those cutting boards! Thanks for sharing 🙂
-Jess
Jess the Mess
I think this is a wonderful idea. It gives a pop of color to something otherwise so rustic.
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WOW
Loved this idea.
I’ve been looking for some chopping boards to use in my photos and these look just perfect.
Thank you for sharing!
Aha! I have a collection of 4 wooden cutting boards left over from my wedding in june (amongst a hundred other things!) so this could be ideal!!
x
Great simple idea! I have this table that needs some sprucing up… I wonder if it would work for that?
I love this idea! Where do you usually find good cutting boards, btw? They can get very expensive very quickly.
This is really cute! I don’t have any matching boards though…
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Love this idea, such a cute way to make simple items more pretty :p xx Emmi
What type of wood would you want to use for a cutting board? Since I know certain types of wood would be too soft or create splinters. Thanks in advance! I LOVE this idea.
Wow, how do you girls come up with so many great but simple ideas? I always thought I was somewhat creative but ummm I wouldn’t be able to come up with half the stuff you do, lol. My kitchen is super drab though, and perhaps it’s time to invest more in colorful diy projects.
I just want to know where you got the cutting boards in the first place – they’re beautiful!!!
What a cute little idea! I love small updates like this.
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What a cute and simple idea 🙂
Megs
Haha- you’re right Iris! 🙂
elsie
Hi Jessica, They’re Martha Stewart brand from Macy’s.
Elsie
Hi Jessi,
They’re Martha Stewart brand from Macy’s. 🙂
Elsie
Hi Stephanie,
Yes, they can get expensive. We found these on sale at Macy’s.
Elsie
Hi Ellie,
I highly doubt that! 🙂
I totally get overwhelmed with home projects, but what helps me is to break them down and keep a list. Marking a few things off every week is the ONLY way we can get this much done. 🙂
xoxo- elsie
oh my. i’m obsessed. 🙂 will have to do this!!!
What a cute idea!! So simple and easy yet gorgeous
Sam // samanthaheather.blogspot.com
Is polyurethane food-safe when it dries? I’ve thought about using it to seal other projects in the past, but haven’t because I was kinda worried about that…
We researched a bit before this project and several sources said that it was safe. I don’t know for sure. With that said, food should never come into contact with the paint (or poly) since it’s only on the sides of the boards 🙂
elsie
Adorable! Super simple and super cute!
Looks pretty! I love the colors you picked out.
M.
When I saw that photo, I just knew Martha had to be involved. It’s a good thing.
What a great way to spice things up, love it. I think I shall do this within the following weeks.
Ahhh!! I love this idea!!!! And where are those cutting boards from!!!
Heather
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I love this idea!
xo Jennifer
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I love this! So simple but so so adorable.
xx
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Brilliant!
So cute and simple!
love the colors you chose
God, I love the wood! This is so pretty ♥
xoxo Lary
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That’s a fun and cute idea!
xoxo
Taylor
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These would be really cute for a personalized housewarming present! Love the pop of color against the wood.
xo
Diana
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such a brilliant and accessible DIY!
xx
Such a cute idea that’s turned out great!
Neat idea! Something I would totally do! Love the selected colors as well.
XOXO, Marketa
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Actually, I have had good luck with latex clear polyurethane. I have two work tables I painted & covered with poly about 10 years ago which have not yellowed at all. Just a tip.
Love it! Now I just need to get some good quality wooden boards instead of the crappy plastic ones I currently have…..
What a great idea! Also it is really handy if you like to seperate your boards depending on what you cut on them, vegetables, meat, onions.
Love your blog!
Awesome, thanks!
Pretty!
Lulu xx