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April 1, 2018

Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game

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Now that our backyard is officially ready for sumer, it’s time to start thinking about some of the details! With our newly decorated Outdoor Living Space and our new picnic table, I have a feeling we are going to have guests over more often! We don’t have a lot of games, so I thought it would be fun to make an Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game using natural elements. Make this DIY Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game For Summer Gatherings! Such an easy summer craft using scrap wood and river rocks.

Make Your Own Tic Tac Toe Game

I created this simple game just using scrap wood and rocks from the backyard. It’s inexpensive and provides great entertainment for all ages.Create your own wooden backyard game! This Outdoor Tic Tac Toe game can be made in a few hours and is perfect for entertainment during summer gatheringsKeep it in the backyard for BBQ’s, bring it camping or simply play a game with the kiddos.

DIY Tic Tac Toe Game with Painted Rocks

Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game Supplies:

– 14X8″ Board

– Dark Walnut Stain

– White Paint (both large and small paint brushes)

– Wood Sealer

– 10 Rocks

– Bowl

Stained Wood Board with Minwax Dark Walnut

 

This project is one of the many reasons why I save all of my scraps from previous projects. I had this piece left over from the Wood Striped Wall we put in my son’s room and it was perfect for this project!

You can recreate this look by cutting a piece of wood to 14X8″  and then staining it in Dark Walnut.

STENCILI don’t have a steady hand, so I used my Silhouette to create a stencil for the tic tac toe board and then painted it white.

Tic Tac Toe Rocks made with outdoor rocks and white paint!

 

Lastly, I went out in the backyard and collected 10 rocks that had a smooth surface and painted 5 ‘O’s and 5 ‘X’s. To seal both the rocks and the wood, I gave them a coat of polyurethane.

DIY Tic Tac Toe Game with Painted Rocks

I placed a bowl on the board to hold all of the rocks. You can secure this by using an industrial adhesive (Elmer’s ProBond is my favorite).

DIY OUTDOOR TIC TAC TOE GAME

And now you have a fun family activity for all to enjoy :)

Note: I originally shared this post on Tatertots and Jello.

OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES YOU MIGHT LIKE

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  • DIY Hanging Backyard Lights 
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About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.

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  1. Pauline Molinari says

    June 20, 2016 at 11:57 am

    I love this idea – so cute and simple! Thanks for sharing your crafty inspiration on this week’s Monday Funday Party!

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  2. Sarah says

    August 10, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Such a fun and easy DIY! Great game to play for a quiet evening on the patio with the kids!

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  3. Debbie says

    September 20, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    I made this with my class for Fathers Day with some old wood off cuts my husband had in his shed. We painted them bright primary colours and they looked fabulous. The kids loved that they were making something they could do together with Daddy! Thanks for the great idea.

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    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      September 20, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Oh I am SO happy you came back to leave this comment, it means so much. I’m so glad they all enjoyed it.

      Reply
  4. Marjorie Osborne says

    May 16, 2019 at 10:45 am

    Using this idea at my Wedding in June 2019. Putting Tic Tac Toe board on log slice on each table. Such a great idea! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      May 17, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      Oh that is such a cute idea! Perfect way to entertain guests.

      Reply

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