DIY Checkers Set

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Make your own portable checkers set using recycled materials from your kitchen. This classic game is perfect for a picnic or rainy day fun!

Materials:

  • square cloth napkin
  • fabric paint
  • square block
  • 24 bottle caps
  • cardboard teabox
  • acrylic paint
  • paintbrushes


Instructions

    DIY checkers

     

      1. Use the block to alternately stamp squares onto your napkin in 8 rows of 8 for the checkerboard.

     

     

      1. Paint the bottle caps in two different colors; 12 of each color.

     

     

      1. Paint and decorate your tea box.

     

     

      1. Fold your napkin and place all the pieces inside your box for easy storage, and enjoy playing checkers with a friend!

     

SOURCE:http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/diy-checkers-set/