DIY Project: Mini Backgammon
I hope everyone had a great weekend! We have one more fun-filled day of DIY Projects and I am certain that you’ll find even more DIY inspiration for your own wedding. This project is so unexpected, so completely original!
DIY Mini Backgammon Favour…(from the crafter). This entry was inspired by my love of board games. Favourite thing ever; Friday nights with friends, board games, many bottles of wine, and even more laughs.
Materials
-Small wood box (bought at Dollarama, a Canadian doller store)
-Double sided tacky tape (bought at Michael’s)
-X-acto knife
-Cutting mat and ruler
-Ink jet printer
-Cardstock paper in 2 colours (Michael’s)
-Pen or Marker
-Buttons in 2 colours (Dollarama)
-Dice (Dollarama)
Instructions
-Cut first sheet of paper to fit the bottom of the box.
-Using the contrasting paper, cut triangles for the backgammon board (this example the triangles were 1/2″ wide at the bottom)
-Attach the triangles, as shown, with double-sided tape
-Use a pen/marker, in a matching colour, to draw in the remaining triangles.
-Attach board to bottom of box using double-sided tape*
-Print out label for the outside and inside top of the box.* (this example I designed using Photoshop, but it could easily be done using a Word basd program, or you could use pre-made labels/stencils/stamps.)
-Cut out labels, and contrast, and attach using double-sided tape
-Using contrast paper, cut out small envelope, which will be used to store buttons.
-Score where envelope is to be folded. Fold, and secure with tape. (I chose to make the envelope so it would match my colour theme, but could also have used pre-made mini envelopes)
-Attach envelope to inside top of box with tape.
*To save time for mass production for an actual wedding favour, I would laser copy the original backgammon board as well as the top of box label, which would cut out many of the initial steps and save time.
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I also love this idea for grooms gifts!
Wow! This is such a remarkable idea! I love how customizable it is. I've always been wanting to learn to play backgammon. My parents were addicts, so the game has held this element of matrimonial mystery for me. I can't imagine, however, that any couple would have the time to make and send this to each of their guests as a thank you! But maybe as a different type of gift.
Love the originality!
I love this idea! i feel like you could alter it to be chess, checkers, or chinese checkers too. I love the use of buttons for game pieces...adorable and thrifty...
These would be wonderful for kids at a wedding! I think I know what to do with the scrapbooking paper that didn't make the cut for the invitation liners.
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Great idea! I liked the suggestion to make one original and photo copy the rest, so much easier for a busy bride.
Think of all the possibilities...perhaps a CandyLand version for kids with game stations set up at the reception to keep children occupied and parents free to swirl around the dance floor.
~ Cathy
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