A cutting board with three types of cheese: a square light yellow piece, a marbled orange and white slice, and a triangular white wedge. Two glasses of red wine are in the background on a dark table.
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10 Minute DIY Serving Tray

ByLisa

Happy Friday everyone! Even though we are in the middle of our master suite renovation, I have been craving little projects lately, so today I am bringing you one that literally takes 10 minutes! Who likes cheese? Wine? Both? Now we’re talking! We love a little cheese with our wine and of course presentation is always important to me. Which leads me to today’s 10 minute DIY serving tray. Seriously, 10 minutes! Fifteen to add the cheese and pour the wine 🙂A wooden board with three types of cheese, including marbled and white varieties, is displayed on a table alongside two glasses of red wine and a glass decanter. The setting is outdoors on a metal table.

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I have been known to slightly hoard extra decor pieces and wouldn’t you know, I have a sizable stock pile of unused cabinet hardware which I have been wanting to re-purpose. Some of this hardware is left over from multi packs I didn’t need all of and some are just swap outs from old pieces. While I have plenty of serving plates, I don’t always like using those outdoors in case they are dropped and I have been craving something wooden. Then, I was leisurely strolling through the aisles of my beloved HomeGoods and noticed this bamboo cutting board. Plain, simple, and perfect for a serving tray with some added handles! And at only $5 ($4.99 to be exact) the price was right!

A rectangular bamboo cutting board with a "Simply Bamboo" engraving is wrapped in string. A small green and black tag with a barcode is attached. The board is placed on a white surface.

Price tag on a wooden surface wrapped in plastic. The tag reads: DEPT 41, STYLE 299840, TYPE 2, CAT 2010, SIZE EA, B 0317. Compare at $8.00. Our price $4.99.

I snagged the cutting board and went home to consult my arsenal of hardware. I decided to utilize the handles I originally used in our half bath before we renovated it.

Two sleek, metallic drawer handles on a plain white surface. The handles are curved with a brushed finish. The background is minimalistic with subtle shadows. A small logo in the corner reads "Garrison Street Design Studio.

Then I measured and marked the location I needed to drill my holes. The method I used to mark them was a little unconventional, but effective. I cut a piece of painters tape just a tad longer than the width of the cutting board. Then I centered the piece of tape over the handles upside down and used a pencil to poke holes in the tape.

A hand with a ring is holding a strip of green paper on a wooden cutting board. A pencil is positioned to mark the paper. The background shows a textured surface.

Then I laid the tape down on the edge of the cutting board to mark where I needed to drill the holes for the screws.

A wooden cutting board on a speckled countertop, featuring a green taped edge.

I did this to both ends of the cutting board.

A yellow cordless drill is on a granite countertop next to a wooden board with green tape on its corners. A roll of green tape and a pencil are also on the countertop. Kitchen cabinets are visible in the background.

Before I drilled the holes, I measured to make sure they were in the same location on both ends and equal distance from the top and bottom. 

A wooden board on a granite countertop is partially covered with green tape on one side. A yellow pencil, a tape measure, a yellow drill, and a silver handle are placed around the board.

Then I used the drill to make my holes. I left the tape in place for this part to protect the wood.

A rectangular, light brown bamboo cutting board with four small holes, placed on a speckled granite countertop.

Then I attached my handles.

A rectangular wooden serving tray with metal handles rests on a dark wooden surface. The natural wood grain of the tray is visible, contrasting with the sleek, shiny metal handles.

Seriously, 10 minutes! Now to add the yummy stuff. A little white cheddar, Colby jack, and BellaVitano merlot. Have you tried this merlot cheese yet? It’s to die for! And don’t forget the wine 🙂

A wooden board with three types of cheese, including marbled and white varieties, is displayed on a table alongside two glasses of red wine and a glass decanter. The setting is outdoors on a metal table.

This 10 minute serving tray is perfect for entertaining and anyone can tackle this project!

A wooden tray with three types of cheese: one with a purple rind, a marbled yellow and white piece, and a wedge of pale cheese. Behind them is a bottle of California red wine and a wine decanter on a dark wooden surface.

A bamboo cutting board with a metal handle on a dark wooden surface, featuring slices of assorted cheeses, including marble and a piece with a purple rind.

A cutting board with three types of cheese: a square light yellow piece, a marbled orange and white slice, and a triangular white wedge. Two glasses of red wine are in the background on a dark table.

Can you believe I thrifted that decanter for only $7?!

A close-up of a patio table set with a cheese platter featuring assorted cheeses on a wooden board. Two glasses of red wine and a clear glass decanter are placed nearby, creating an elegant outdoor dining setting.

A wooden board with three types of cheese is placed on a lattice-style table. Two glasses of red wine and a decanter are nearby. Two lit candles in glass holders flank the cheese and wine setup.

A cozy outdoor setting with lit candles, a clear glass decanter, two glasses, and a wooden board with assorted cheeses on a dark lattice table. A garden shed and greenery are in the background.

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Collage of a DIY serving tray project. Top: Wrapped bamboo cutting board with twine and card. Middle: Text reads "10 Minute DIY Serving Tray." Bottom: Finished tray with handles, showcasing three cheese blocks.

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