# DIY Chalk Cheese Boards Turn Ordinary Pine Wood into a Practical Cutting Board with This Guide By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-chalk-cheese-boards References: [beautejadore](http://www.beautejadore.com/2013/07/diy-dual-purpose-cutting-board.html) Serving up appetizers such as [cheese and crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-cheese-boards) is a great way to satisfy guests, but if you're constantly forgetting which type is which, then these DIY chalk cheese boards are a great way to identify and name each item being served. Since appetizers often consist of several bite-sized food items, guests can easily get confused as to what exactly each item is. That's why having a cheese board or platter that you can conveniently use chalk on to write names and descriptions will make the whole experience much more convenient. Simply requiring a few items such as [pine wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine), chalkboard paint, mineral oil and some carving equipment, this DIY cheese platter will be a great way to add some individualized touches to your kitchen decor. Featured on the site 'Beaute' J'adore,' these chalk cheese boards will surely provide a clear cut way to differentiate your appetizers to guests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Chalk Cheese Boards:** Opportunity for DIYers to create customized cheese boards with chalkboard paint for easy identification of appetizers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Innovative home decor products like DIY chalk cheese boards can enhance kitchen decor and add a personalized touch. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and catering businesses can use chalk cheese boards to label and present appetizers in a unique and engaging way. - **Craft Supplies:** There is an opportunity for craft supply retailers to offer chalkboard paint and carving equipment to DIY enthusiasts interested in making their own cheese boards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Cheese Board Tutorial Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-cheese-plate.md) - [Ultra-Slick Cheese Board Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-board-set.md) - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md) - [Festive Pre-Made Cheese Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cheese-board.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md) - [DIY Cheesy Soup Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-based-cracker.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md) - [Virtual Cheese Board Tutorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-board-tutorial.md)