Spend time playing games with your loved ones this Valentines Day.
With Valentines Day just around the corner, hugs and kisses abound! In celebration of the X’s and O’s special day, I came up with this easy craft that you can build in an afternoon and enjoy for years to come. Have lots of fun making this Tic-Tac-Toe Valentines Day game and playing it with your special valentine. As a special bonus, see what other uses you can come up with for your chalkboard!
What you need:
- Plywood
- Craftwood letters ‘ x’ and ‘o’
- Sandpaper
- Paint and brushes
- Chalkboard paint
- Border – stickers, or ribbon tape
If you were unable to find a square piece of plywood, you can measure and then carefully cut a piece to size using an X-acto knife.
Cut plywood into a square, and then gently sand the edges.
With your plywood cut to size, paint the board with chalkboard paint. You will need 3-4 coats for a durable, writable surface. Once the paint is dry, you can add your border.
The mini-chalkboard can be used for lots more than just tic-tac-toe games.
While you’re waiting for the coats of chalkboard paint to dry, you can paint your ‘X’ and ‘O’ letters with acrylic paint. Red and white make perfect Valentines Day colors, but you can choose any colors you’d like. You will need about 3 coats of paint on your letters, too.
The letters ‘X’ and ‘O’ are perfect for Valentines Day hugs & kisses.
Once all of your paint has dried, you’re ready! Draw your grid lines with some chalk and play a game of tic-tac-toe with your valentine.
Do you have any Valentines Day game suggestions? I would love to hear more about them.
Tonya
Zui Mom
Tonya Staab is a freelance writer, and the creative mind behind Create-Celebrate-Explore where she shares craft tutorials, recipes, party planning and travel tips. She has three kids (twin kindergarteners and a teen) and can often be found covered in flour and glitter.
