Allow me to prepare you now: there is going to be an onslaught of DIY board games headed your way. I’d say that I’m sorry – but, let’s face it, the truth is you’re welcome x x
Anthropologie (does it not always start with them?) came out with some absolutely stunning board games over Christmas. Think tiled Monopoly and the most gorgeous Scrabble deck you ever did see. Alas, their festive options have all since sold out – but check out some of their current offerings to read the vibe.
The vibe = cute AF.
Since then, I have been wanting- nay, needing to make a coffee table and style it with cute handmade board games. (And, if they ever re-release the tiled Monopoly, also that.) So today I bring you my first attempt – but definitely not my last!
Like, not even my last attempt at tic-tac-toe. I can 1000% make this board again but better – and I will.
A la my secondary school literacy education, I have thoughts, feelings and emotions about this craft. First: surprisingly easy and also fun. These are wins. Second: I’m not vibing the colours or the splotched patterns. Third: wouldn’t this make a quirky – and cute – DIY gift idea?
The clay set me back $5 for 500g – and that went into making some other goodies too – but everything else I already had! So this was wonderfully cheap. Anyhoo – shall we get into the making?
WHAT YOU NEED:
HOW TO MAKE:
I find working with clay hard to describe – so here’s a handy ‘lil TikTok tutorial for you!
See – super easy to make yourself! The trickiest part was definitely making the little crosses; when I make this again, I think I’ll try finding a shape cutter to give them a neater finish.
Alas, I feel like I am always saying sorry in these posts!
My regular readers will know that life has been real busy lately. I moved to Canada (so fun, so beautiful, big vibes) to be with my best friends . . . however, the house we had lined up fell through.
So it’s been a lot of house-hunting and catching up – plus, there’s literally been no room for crafting. We’re checking out a promising house later today, though, so keep your fingers crossed for me! (Please. I need a desk; my back is crying.)
As ever, if you enjoyed this post, make sure to give it a share! And don’t forget to let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
It came out really well : )
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thank you, Juanita! 🙂
This is so pretty! I like the marbled effect of the board too! It would make a lovely gift!
Thank you, Laura! It definitely would make a fab gift 🙂
How fun! I love this idea!!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
Thank you, Shauna! 🙂
This is such a great idea for a game and to make your own one! Thank you for sharing your DIY craft!
Lauren
Thank you, Lauren 🙂
Oh wow, I love this!! It really takes me back, I used to make literally everyone play this with me on random pieces of paper whenever I was bored for more than 2 minutes as a kid so my inner child is screaming looking at this. Adult me loves the aesthetic of this too. Such a great idea! x
hahaha i was the complete same! It’s such a fun and simple game 🙂 Thanks for reading, Sophie! x
I know this as noughts and crosses but I love this game nonetheless. Never thought of making a set myself but this looks like a lot of fun!
It definitely was good fun! Thanks for reading, Lisa 🙂
Wow how cool is this! What a wonderful idea. It came out so well. This would make a great gift speaking of the holidays. And I am LOVING the new design of your site, it looks great.
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
Thank you so much, Allie! I’m glad you like the project and the new design 🙂 Hope you have a good weekend! x
This is so cute! Love the idea of just using it as a little trinket tray too!
Amy x
callmeamy.co.uk
Thanks for reading, Amy! That would be a cute idea 🙂 x
Omg, that’s sooo cool and looks super cute!
Lots of love,
Krissi of the marquise diamond
https://www.themarquisediamond.de/
Thank you so much, Krissi!
WOW how fun, I loved the tip, I didn’t know this technique.
I loved the post.
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Thank you for reading, Brena! 🙂