The kids and I worked on this little project over the weekend and we had so much fun with it! I’ve been collecting baby food jar lids for quite some time and finally found a use for them with this sidewalk chalk version of checkers!
To make your own checkers game you’ll need:
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24 baby food jar lids
sandpaper
paint + paintbrushes
sidewalk chalk
Instructions:
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1. Using sandpaper, roughen the surface of the baby food jar lids so your paint will adhere.
2. Choose your paint colors + start painting the lids. Paint 12 one color and 12 another color.
We used a pencil with a straight pin stuck in the eraser to paint the dots around the edges of our checkers.
3. While the paint dries on your game pieces use sidewalk chalk to draw a checkerboard 8 squares wide by 8 squares tall on an area of sidewalk. We just eyeballed ours, but it would be helpful to use a straight edge to help get the lines straight.
4. When your checkerboard is ready and your game pieces are dry, have fun playing a game of
sidewalk chalk checkers!
Not only was it fun to make our little checkerboard and game peieces, the kids have loved playing checkers with eachother in the yard! Throw in a yummy frozen treat after our outdoor board game and it was the perfect summer afternoon activity!
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Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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Super fun, fun as can be! Thanks for the ideas and the photos to go along with them! What fun painting first! I love your blog, Rebecca!
That’s a brilliant idea! So fun!
this is so cute and fun! i have a bunch of babyfood lids too so this is perfect! thanks!
love this idea!!
this is so fun!
my son would looooove this.
im gonna have to try this! my 10 year old is nuts for checkers!
xoxo
Wonderful idea! Thanks so much for posting this!
Great idea! Gorgeous pictures and blog!
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What a fun project! your photos are so appealing . . .
Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [09 Aug 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria
This is sooo fun!!
I run Fun Family Crafts, a site similar in nature to Craftgawker and Spotlight, but different in that it’s a library of craft tutorials geared only at kids. I would love it if you’d stop by and submit this to be featured! (I link to you, I don’t post your tutorial on the site) Feel free to submit as many kid friendly craft tutorials as you like! http://funfamilycrafts.com/
Not only is the idea ADORABLE….but your photos are amazing and your blog is even better! I found you on the Funky Polkadot Giraffe Party…so happy I found you! Newest stalker here! I’d love for you to link up at my Tuesday Time Out Party – up now!
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Smiles,
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This is such a great idea! I’ll keep this in mind when my kiddos will be old enough to do this.
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This looks so fun! It would be great for an outdoor game themed party-thanks so much for the inspiration! I would love it if you linked this up to my weekly link party Tutorial Tuesday
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What a fun idea … and beautiful photos. I love your blog and I’m off to read some older posts. I’m your newest follower.
That is such a good idea to take indoor games outside.
I am hosting my first link-up party – Tea Time Thursdays @Kreative Korner. Would love to see some of your awesome posts there. Hope to see you!
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Absolutely DARLING! What a clever idea. I can see the kiddo’s having a blast creating this as well as enjoying it. Great post 🙂
Happy summer! xo
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What a gorgeous project, gorgeous photography, and GORGEOUS blog! So glad I have found you 😉 I can’t wait till my little ones are old enough to play checkers now!