Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure
I’m betting some of you have the motherload of cards hanging all about your house at this point, and with school about to be out for holiday break, you’re about to have kids hanging all over the house as well! Why not have a family craft day and make some of these ornaments? Thanks to Cathie Filian, the instructions for these bad boys are available for free, and I’m betting even the littlest of hands can get in on (at least) the glue stick action!
You know that feeling when you see a project and instantly start mentally rearranging your whole weekend to fit it in? That was me with The Carpenter’s Daughter’s DIY Board Game Table tutorial. I mean, it’s so good. Functional, stylish, and honestly—such a conversation starter.
It’s the kind of piece that looks high-end, but she breaks it down step-by-step in a way that makes it totally achievable, even if you’re not a woodworking wizard. And if you’ve got a Cricut machine (like I do, gathering dust in the corner), this is your cue to plug it in and actually use it. She used hers to create the game board top, and it adds such a clean, custom finish.
I never really thought about how handy a built-in game board could be—no more shuffling Monopoly pieces off the kitchen table when it’s time for dinner! It’s perfect for families, game nights with friends, or even just a cool coffee table alternative with a little hidden fun.
What I Love About This Project:
It doubles as a gorgeous piece of furniture.
You can totally customize the games—checkers, chess, tic-tac-toe, you name it.
It’s an awesome way to up your Cricut game (seriously, I’ve been inspired).
And let’s be honest—it’s a great excuse to get crafty and competitive.
If you’re looking for a project with style and function, check out the full tutorial here. Fair warning though—you’ll probably end up wanting to make more than one.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to charge my Cricut and pretend I know how to play chess again…
Very cute idea!
These are great, I have done this forever and for that very reason…tons of greeting cards, Christmas cards, etc. and the need to recycle! It is also great to keep those memorable cards you just cannot discard! (no pun intended)