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January 24, 2019

DIY Key Holder from Cutting Board

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Learn how to make a DIY key holder from an upcycled cutting board.  

One of the worst areas in our house is the entryway. Besides being the room where everything gets thrown, it doesn’t function well as an entryway. I’m working on improving it bit by bit. Making a DIY key holder is one of the easier projects, so far. No more searching for keys!

You might also be interested in reading more about a modern entryway makeover. 

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Cutting Board Before

Cutting boards can be found at thrift stores for just a few dollars. I seem to have a knack for finding ones shaped like pigs (this is my 3rd one!) He’s adorable, but also way too small to actually work as a cutting board. So I turned him into a key holder using a hook that I already had. 

diy key holder supplies

This might be the easiest DIY project that I’ve ever done!

DIY Key Holder from Cutting Board

Supplies Needed

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  • Cutting board 
  • Hook (I used these, but smaller ones would have been cute too!)
  • D Ring Hanger (I use these constantly, so I buy them in bulk.)
  1. Measure your cutting board to find the center and mark a spot on the back.find center of cutting board
  2. Drill a pilot hole for your D-ring on the back of your cutting board. I don’t always drill pilot holes, but it was necessary because the wood was so hard. drill pilot hole for d ring on back
  3. Place the D-ring onto the cutting board and attach it with a screw.attach d-ring with screw
  4. Flip the cutting board over and find the center. Make a mark. 
  5. Place the hook in place and mark where the holes are. place hook on front of pig cutting board
  6. Drill a pilot hole for each hook. 
  7. Attach the hook with the screws. pig cutting board with hook to make diy key holder
  8. Hang your DIY key holder and enjoy.diy key holder from pig cutting board

This little piggy went all the way home!

diy key holder from pig cutting board

 

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Emy Flint

Emy is a vintage obsessed mama of 2 DIYer who loves sharing affordable solutions for common home problems. You don’t need a giant budget to create a lovely home. Read more…

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  1. Angela at Simply Beautiful By Angela says

    January 24, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    This is so cute Emy! I love that you turned a cutting board in to something so functional 🙂

    Reply
  2. Meredith says

    January 24, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    This is adorable! I always pick up cutting boards from the thrift store but have never seen one so cute. Pigs are one of my favourite animals too, theyr’e just so cute!!

    Reply
  3. Amanda | Domestically Creative says

    January 24, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    So Cute! I would definitely pick up a pig (or other animal shaped) cutting board at the Thrift Store if I found one. This is a great way to reuse it!

    Reply
  4. Denise Bryant says

    January 24, 2019 at 11:42 pm

    OMG…this is so stinkin’ cute. Great job.

    Reply
  5. Jenny says

    January 25, 2019 at 7:34 am

    That little pig is so cute and it will always remind you of the love your daughter had for pigs.

    Reply
  6. Debra says

    January 25, 2019 at 8:46 am

    This is sure to bring a smile everytime you get your keys. It is so cute.

    Reply
  7. Heather says

    January 25, 2019 at 10:52 am

    This little pig is just too cute! I love how you were able to display it and turn it into something useful! Great job!

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    January 26, 2019 at 6:33 am

    I seem to always pass the cutting boards by in a thrift store and I don’t know why. This is so cute and super simple. I love it!

    Reply
  9. Michelle James says

    January 28, 2019 at 12:40 pm

    I’m on an organization kick too! The Kon Mari Method is so motivating. Love this key holder!

    Reply
  10. Habiba says

    January 30, 2019 at 10:40 am

    Crafts that help me organize my home and make it look pretty at the same time, are my favorite. Love your little piglet key hanger.

    Reply
  11. Ali B says

    February 01, 2019 at 11:24 pm

    So cute! I’m always losing my keys, so this would be a great project for me!

    Reply

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