Hello everyone, do you like a cheese tag to add to your cheese platters? How about a tag with a cheese name that’s not the same as every other one seen on party buffets? I have an easy way to make the best cheese markers now! Enter the world of easy DIY cheese markers with chalkboard paint, where creativity meets functionality, enhancing your charcuterie experience. That’s right, these handcrafted markers offer more than identifying the different types of cheese. They’re filled with style and a commitment to sustainability. So, let’s learn an easy way to make these easy DIY cheese markers for a charcuterie that will wow guests next time!

Easy DIY Cheese Markers With Chalkboard Paint

Level Up Your Cheese Platter Game: DIY Cheese Markers for Entertaining and Gatherings

I have been thinking about making these DIY cheese markers to add to our charcuterie for quite some time. However, I wanted to have something a bit different for my cheese platters. These cheese markers are the perfect tool and a great addition when sharing various food items and different cheeses for amazing cheese platters. These are the perfect party accessories for elegant gatherings and holiday meals. But perfect for relaxing with friends, during wine parties with your favorite type of cheese, and catching up. And this is what makes them the best!

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Reasons To Make Cheese Markers

• These are easy projects when serving your favorite cheese at elegant gatherings with family or friends.
• These are the best cheese markers and are a great addition to identifying food items, and different types of cheeses for outdoor entertaining, party buffets, and elegant gatherings.
• There are a variety of porcelain cheese marker signs available in the marketplace. For example, this is Maison Du Fromage’s cheese marker set or fine-white porcelain markers that are pretty to add to cheese platters and a charcuterie board.

What Are Cheese Markers For?

Cheese markers are the perfect tool to let you know the cheese names of different types of cheeses on a charcuterie board. Cheese markers are the perfect tool for cheese and wine parties. Use these for an easy way to identify food items and different cheeses for holiday meals, outdoor entertaining, and party buffets.

Why Make Cheese Markers?

Making your cheese markers is a fun and easy way to add a personal touch to your cheese platter or charcuterie board. Here are a few reasons why you might want to make a cheese tag:

• Personalization: When you make your cheese markers to identify different cheeses for a cheese platter, you can customize them to fit your style and taste. You can choose the materials, colors, and designs that appeal to you and match the theme of your event or elegant gatherings.
• Cost-effective: Making a cheese tag can be a cost-effective alternative to buying pre-made markers from a store. You can use materials you have at home or purchase affordable materials from a craft store.
• Sustainability: Make your cheese markers a sustainable choice because the materials are eco-friendly and reusable. This is an easy way to reduce waste and minimize environmental impact.
• Creative outlet: Crafting your cheese markers is a fun and easy way to express yourself and tap into your artistic side. You can experiment with different materials and techniques to create the best cheese markers as the perfect tool to showcase your personality and style.
• Overall: making your cheese markers is an easy way to add a personal touch to your cheese platters while also being cost-effective and sustainable.

Supplies List:

• Chalkboard paint
• Wood discs (shape of your choice)
• Writing marker with an eraser end or chalkboard pens
• Foam brush
• Small clothespins
• Antique gold Rub N Buff
• Stencil brush
• rag or paper towel

The DIY Process: Adding Your Artistry to Cheese Platter

Step 1: Acquiring The Right Materials For Your DIY Cheese Marker Project

The first purchase is Benjamin Moore chalkboard paint. Because I was next to Ace Hardware, I ran in to buy the paint to make my chalkboard cheese markers.

Also, we are HUGE Benjamin Moore fans! Plus their paint is still made in the United States and this means so much to us.

Next came the plan, to make the best cheese markers to add to our charcuterie board with an easy way to clean up, straightforward, and party accessories I can use repeatedly. This is where the chalkboard paint became ideal. Therefore, the hunt began for pieces to create these chalkboard cheese markers.

Buy Wood Pieces For An Easy Cheese Tag

Step 2: Wood Elegance: DIY Cheese Markers

First, finding a package of different round wooden shapes at Michaels, gave me the perfect tool to make cheese markers to add to cheese platters when sharing our favorite cheese items.  They are a versatile addition and an easy way to see the cheese names of the types of cheeses being served on a charcuterie board for party buffets or outdoor entertaining during the warmer weather.  

Elevating The Design With Clothespin Feet

Step 3: A Different Stand Elegant Gatherings

So then, I began looking for something to allow the cheese tag to stand. Wait until you see what I bought, small wooden clothespins, perfect right? And different!

Finding these small clothespins was exciting because these make each cheese tag different from the porcelain cheese marker signs, I have seen in the marketplace. By the way, have you seen cheese markers with clothespins as feet before? I haven’t!

Also, clothespins work great, if I need taller feet, or use different-height dishes for cheese and wine parties these are a versatile addition.

Not having seen these adds originality to this cheese tag craft.   I think these are adorable and add a bit of elegance a perfect match for our home.

I also love that these add originality to cheese platters for holiday meals, party buffets, and outdoor entertaining. The best part these come completely apart for easy cleanup so a small space is all you need to store these chalk markers until you need them next time!

Next, while in Michaels I did purchase a few chalkboard pens for my DIY cheese markers. I also purchased silver and a washable gold pen. These will be the perfect party accessories for holiday meals and party buffets. Especially to see different food items such as appetizers and desserts on a charcuterie board.

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Bringing Chalkboard Paint to Life

Step 4: Paint the Wood Discs For A Chic And Personalized Touch

After gathering my supplies in my office/craft room, it is time to begin making the chalkboard cheese markers.

I begin painting each side of the wood pieces with two coats of chalkboard paint. Let them dry completely in between each coat.

Touch Of Gold Appetizer Look

Step 5: Paint The Rub N Buff Or Antique Gold Paint To Enhance Your DIY Cheese Marker’s Feet

Meanwhile, as the bases are drying, I grab a favorite product, Rub N Buff in antique gold for my clothespin’s feet. A stencil brush is a perfect tool to add the Rub N Buff. Besides being an easy product to work with a little goes a long way. Buff with a lint-free rag or paper towel and let them dry completely.

Easy DIY Cheese Markers For A Charcuterie Board

Step 6: Assembling Your Masterpieces To Your Board For Appetizers or Cheeses

After finishing the DIY cheese markers, I set up a small charcuterie board.

By the way, you may be interested in another charcuterie post where I share details of how I made my cheeseboard from an old wood wine crate, wait until you see this, it’s amazing!

I truly love how the clothespins add another elegant look to display a cheese name for elegant gatherings. Notice how they elevate the cheese tag, so they are easy to see and don’t get in the way when reaching for your favorite cheese or food items?

Dishes and Glasses Cheese Platter

Step 7: Curating Your Charcuterie Presentation With Stylish Accessories

As a rule, when making a charcuterie board, adding different types of cheeses, nuts, olives, and fruit makes great additions. It’s also a good idea to mix hard and soft cheeses. Be sure to add different cheeses such as:

• Gouda
• Blue Cheese
• Asiago
• Brie
• Goat cheese

Be sure to add a variety of soft cheeses and hard cheese to the charcuterie board.

I also try to make this as pretty as possible because we eat with our eyes first. I like to use pretty dishes to hold nuts and olives. pretty dishes because we eat with our eyes first.

Also, a great addition is to add small forks and spoons for serving to make it easier for your guests to grab their favorite food items.

Add Pretty Glasses And Small Utensils For Serving

Add Pretty Glasses And Small Utensils For Your Elegant Charcuterie Spread

By the way, these glasses are a new favorite purchase of mine. First of all, I love the pattern because it is subtle and perfect for elegant gatherings. I enjoy adding elegant and rustic touches anywhere I can.

These glasses can be used to serve easy desserts inside if I choose to make a dessert charcuterie board. Have you ever made one? They are an easy way to serve your favorite sweet treats, and you may enjoy this post where I made a dessert charcuterie board for Mother’s Day.

Get Ready To Create!

1. Ready to Craft Your Cheese Marker Masterpieces?
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3. Discover the Art of Charcuterie: Create Your DIY Cheese Markers Today!
   Elevate your cheese platter for wine parties, outdoor entertaining, and holiday meals with the perfect tool. Don’t miss out on the chance to showcase your culinary artistry.

in Conclusion:

Creating cheese markers isn’t just a craft it’s creativity, style, and commitment to sustainable elegance. With a few carefully chosen materials and a touch of imagination, you can elevate your party buffets with your unique flair. So, next time you gather your guests for cheese and wine parties, your DIY cheese markers will not only identify food items and the type of cheese, but they will also tell a story of your passion for hosting holiday meals and elegant gatherings

I am so happy I made this great addition to my Charcuterie board. Also, I hope I have given you inspiration for an easy way to make the best cheese markers with chalkboard paint for your own home and to wow guests! Love quick and easy recipes for snacks on your next cheese board? These are fantastic and enjoyed by everyone.

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