How to Make a Farmhouse Monogram Cutting Board Sign

Create a rustic, farmhouse style monogram sign with a $5 IKEA cutting board… it makes a charming kitchen decoration or a great gift idea!

When I first found the Proppmatt Cutting Board at IKEA I had the idea to use it make a reversible fall/Christmas bake shop cutting board sign (you can check that one out here). I loved how it turned out so much that I decided I needed to find a way to keep it around all year long.

Done and done!

Farmhouse Monogram Cutting Board Sign

You can find a printable instruction card to print out at the bottom of the post.

First off, I stained the cutting board and distressed it so it didn’t look so new and sterile. I cut some “N’s” out of basswood with my Cricut Maker, painted them, stacked them together and attached them to the cutting board sign with some glue dots. I didn’t want them to be on there permanently because I have more plans for it for upcoming holidays (I’m looking at you, Easter!)

This farmhouse monogram version is a perfect style to display all year long or just for in between seasons.

Supplies for Farmhouse Cutting Board Kitchen Sign

• IKEA Proppmatt Cutting Board
• Fine grit Sanding paper
• Paint brush
• Americana Gel Stain in Walnut
• Nail buffer block or sanding block
• Cricut Maker
• Initial file in Cricut Design Space (you can just alter mine to make it easier since it’s already sized accordingly for the cutting board).
• Strong Grip Cutting Mat
• Cricut Knife Blade
• Basswood
• Masking tape
• Multi-grip Adhesive
• Foam mounting squares 
• Paint of your choice (I used Americana Chalky Finish in Smitten)

How to Make a Farmhouse Style Monogram Cutting Board Kitchen Sign

Lightly sand the cutting board with a fine grit sand paper. Wipe the board clean of dust and debris.

Using a soft brush or a soft, lint-free cloth, apply stain and immediately wipe off with another soft, lint-free cloth. If you’d like a richer color, apply a second coat in this same method. Allow to fully dry.

Using a nail buffer block or sanding block, scuff up the edges and some random areas on the front of the cutting board (using the edge of the block).

Cut your letter with the Cricut Maker or use a precut initial (see the instructions below if you’ll be cutting your own letter). Paint the letter that will go on top of the stack. Glue the letters together and allow to dry. Paint the edges of the stacked letter.

It really became a darling farmhouse monogram sign once I added the lavender sprigs and my favorite buffalo check ribbon! You can add greenery, a bow or whatever embellishments you’d like to make your farmhouse style monogram cutting board you. Attach the initial to the cutting board using foam mounting squares or heavy mounting tape.

How to Cut Wood Letter with a Cricut

Open the monogram sign image in Design Space. Customize the letter and font to your liking. Click make it and select Basswood as the cutting material.

Tip: You can reposition your letter before cutting so that you can control exactly what part of your material is cut… this is especially useful when you want to use up some wood scraps from other projects!

Load material onto a strong grip cutting mat and secure around the edges with masking tape. Load the knife blade and make sure that the star wheels are pushed all the way to the right. Cut.

It’s a good idea to stick close by your machine while it cuts so that you can sweep off any wood chips or debris that pops up during cutting.

Tip: Switch up where you place your materials to cut on your mats so that they last longer! When cutting a thicker material with the knife blade, just make sure that you don’t place the material all the way to the right so that it won’t get damaged by the star wheels rolling over it.

Once the cut is done and before unloading the mat, gently push down on the wood around the design to make sure it’s cut all the way through. If the wood doesn’t seem to be cut all the way through, you can press the go button on the machine to cut another pass.

After the mat is unloaded, gently push on the design to release it from the rest of the wood. Repeat for 2 more wood letters.

How would you decorate your little farmhouse cutting board?

Farmhouse Monogram Cutting Board Sign

Create a farmhouse style monogram sign with a $5 IKEA cutting board… it makes a charming kitchen decoration or a great gift idea!

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Author: Lydia

Ingredients

• IKEA Proppmatt Cutting Board
• Fine grit Sanding paper
• Paint brush
• Americana Gel Stain in Walnut
• Nail buffer block or sanding block
• Chalky Finish Paint Smitten

To cut your letter with a Cricut

• Cricut Maker
• Initial file in Cricut Design Space
• Strong Grip Cutting Mat
• Cricut Knife Blade
• Basswood
• Masking tape
• Multi-grip Adhesive
• Foam mounting squares

Instructions

• Lightly sand the cutting board with a fine grit sand paper. Wipe the board clean of dust and debris.
• Using a soft brush or a soft, lint-free cloth, apply stain and immediately wipe off with another soft, lint-free cloth. If you’d like a richer color, apply a second coat in this same method. Allow to fully dry.
  
• Using a nail buffer block or sanding block, scuff up the edges and some random areas on the front of the cutting board (using the edge of the block).
  
• Cut your letter with the Cricut Maker or use a precut initial (see the instructions below if you’ll be cutting your own letter). Paint the letter that will go on top of the stack. Glue the letters together and allow to dry. Paint the edges of the stacked letter.
  
• Add greenery, bow or embellishments of your choice.
  
• Attach the initial to the cutting board using foam mounting squares or heavy mounting tape.
  

To cut your letter with a Cricut

• Open the monogram sign image in Design Space. Customize the letter and font to your liking. Click make it and select Basswood as the cutting material.
• Load your material on a strong grip cut mat and secure to the mat around the edges with masking tape. Load the knife blade and make sure that the star wheels are pushed all the way to the right. Cut.
  
• It’s a good idea to stick close by your machine while it cuts so that you can sweep off any wood chips or debris that pops up during cutting.
• Once the cut is done and before unloading the mat, gently push down on the wood around the design to make sure it’s cut all the way through. If the wood doesn’t seem to be cut all the way through, you can press the go button on the machine to cut another pass.
• After the mat is unloaded, gently push on the design to release it from the rest of the wood. Repeat for 2 more wood letters.