# Chalkboard Cheese Platters This DIY Serving Platter Project is Perfect for Holiday Gatherings By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-serving-platter References: [leaf](http://www.leaf.tv/videos/diy-chalkboard-cheese-platter-2014.aspx) & [leaf](http://www.leaf.tv/categories/living/diy.aspx) This DIY serving platter craft from Leaf TV provides a great suggestion on how to [serve and label cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-cheese-boards) when you're hosting a get-together this holiday season. In order to get this project going, what you'll need is a [wooden cutting board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-prep-serve-butcher-block), some chalkboard paint, a roller or a brush, masking tape and finally, some chalk to write with once everything has been finished. Since not everyone enjoys the feeling of nails on a chalkboard, this DIY project only has you section off a small portion of the cutting board to cover with chalk paint, This way, there's still enough room to hold, place the cheese and write out the [kinds of cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesco-finest-cheese-products) that are displayed on the platter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Serving Platters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable serving platters for various occasions. - **Personalized Labels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to label food items at gatherings or events. - **Chalkboard Paint:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore alternative uses for chalkboard paint beyond traditional applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft and DIY:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new DIY projects and crafts for consumers to personalize their homes or events. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative ways to present and label food items during gatherings and events. - **Home Decor and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unique and customizable home decor items that allow for personalization and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Pre-Made Cheese Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cheese-board.md) - [Cheese Board Tutorial Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-cheese-plate.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Ultra-Slick Cheese Board Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-board-set.md) - [Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-cheese-plate-wants-to-party.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md) - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md) - [Lazy Susan Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-board-lazy-susan.md)