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DIY Backyard Checkers Board

January 5, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

This tutorial shows you how to make your own DIY checkers board with pebble stones and some basic paint supplies. These checker boards can be made small for a table top or extra large for a big outdoor yard game for your party or wedding.

You will need some MDF board or thick cardstock. 12 black rocks and 12 white rocks.

Your board should be 6 x 8 -boxes equalling 48 boxes.

The easiest way to do this is to buy an inch wide sponge brush and use to create your squares in a single brush stroke as shown.  Your board should be 6 inch by 8 inch.

Don’t know how to play checkers? Check out this link for the rules.

 

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Etsy Spotlight: 1955 Baby Doll Nightgown & Bloomers Pattern

Vintage is making a serious comeback – and I’m 100% here for it. There’s just something timelessly romantic and effortlessly charming about retro styles, and this 1955 Baby Doll Nightgown & Bloomers PDF Pattern is a dreamy example. With delicate details and a classic silhouette, this three-piece sleepwear set captures the elegance and playfulness of mid-century fashion.

But here’s what makes it even more exciting: imagine sewing this pattern using vintage sheet sets! Not only does it give a sweet, nostalgic vibe (hello, florals and pastel stripes), but it also turns your sewing project into a sustainable, upcycled creation. Repurposing old linens is one of my favorite tricks for reducing waste while still making something utterly beautiful and functional. The soft, worn-in feel of vintage sheets also makes them perfect for loungewear like this.

Whether you’re sewing this for yourself, gifting it to someone special, or even displaying it as part of a vintage-inspired craft fair, this pattern is as versatile as it is adorable.

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