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7 Ideas To Use Your Stray Game Pieces

March 13, 2014 by Larissa Coleman 2 Comments

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Hey, fellow board game enthusiasts! Is there anything better than spending a cozy night in with your family, playing your favorite board games? I don’t think so! But let’s face it, it can be pretty frustrating when you find out that your favorite games are missing some pieces. It can really put a damper on your game night.

But before you toss those games in the trash, why not channel your inner crafter and give them new life? I’ve got seven links to some awesome ideas for what you can do with those extra game pieces. Trust me, you won’t want to miss out on these fun and creative DIY projects!

How about using game pieces to create some unique jewelry? You can make necklaces, bracelets, and even earrings out of game pieces. It’s a fun and quirky way to show off your love for board games.

Or, if you’re feeling extra crafty, why not create some DIY board game art? You can use the pieces to make a colorful and unique piece of wall art that will be a conversation starter for all your guests.

Another fun idea is to use game pieces to create magnets or pushpins for your bulletin board. It’s a cute and functional way to display all your important notes and reminders.

And these are just a few of the awesome ideas you’ll find in these links. So don’t give up on your favorite board games just yet! With a little creativity and some extra game pieces, you can create some truly unique and fun DIY projects that will bring new life to your game night.

Uno Playing cards games 

Scrabble tile coasters 

 

charm

1- Game Piece Charms by Quirk Crafts

jewlerybox

2- Board Game Jewelry Box by Planet Forward

Coasters

3- Tile Coasters by Domestic for Dummies

shadowbox

4- Printer Tray Shadow Boxes by Two Crafting Sisters

Puzzlehearts

5- Puzzle Piece Heart Wreath by DIY Home Decor

Pictureframe

6- Game Piece Picture Frame by Making Lemonade

journal

7- Board Game Journal Covers by C. Dianne Zweig

 

 

Monopoly is a classic board game that has been enjoyed by families for generations. But what happens when your Monopoly set has missing pieces or is too old to play? Don’t throw it away just yet! There are plenty of fun and creative ways to repurpose those Monopoly pieces into unique DIY crafts. Here are ten ideas to get you started.

Monopoly Magnets – Glue magnets onto the back of Monopoly pieces and use them to decorate your fridge or office space.

Monopoly Jewelry – Turn Monopoly pieces into fun and funky jewelry, such as necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

Monopoly Coasters – Use Monopoly pieces to make cute and quirky coasters for your coffee table.

Monopoly Photo Frame – Create a fun and personalized photo frame by gluing Monopoly pieces onto a plain frame.

Monopoly Keychain – Attach Monopoly pieces to a keychain to add a touch of fun to your keys.

Monopoly Wall Art – Create a unique piece of wall art by arranging Monopoly pieces in a frame or shadow box.

Monopoly Christmas Ornaments – Use Monopoly pieces to make fun and festive ornaments for your Christmas tree.

Monopoly Bookmarks – Make cute and colorful bookmarks by attaching Monopoly pieces to a ribbon or piece of string.

Monopoly Candle Holder – Glue Monopoly pieces onto a candle holder to add a touch of whimsy to your decor.

Monopoly Game Piece Wreath – Create a unique and eye-catching wreath using Monopoly pieces and a wire wreath form.

 

Domino Clock – Create a clock using domino blocks as the numbers on the face.

Domino Coasters – Use domino blocks to make quirky coasters for your coffee table or bar.

Domino Bookends – Make bookends by gluing domino blocks together and placing them on either end of a bookshelf.

Domino Jewelry – Turn domino blocks into one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, such as necklaces or earrings.

Domino Photo Frame – Use domino blocks to create a fun and personalized photo frame.

Domino Keychain – Attach a domino block to a keychain to add a touch of fun to your keys.

Domino Wall Art – Create a unique piece of wall art by arranging domino blocks in a frame or shadow box.

Domino Christmas Ornaments – Use domino blocks to make fun and festive ornaments for your Christmas tree.

Domino Drawer Pulls – Replace plain drawer pulls with domino blocks to add a quirky touch to your furniture.

Domino Game Piece Wreath – Create a unique and eye-catching wreath using domino blocks and a wire wreath form.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Liz Brown says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:25 am

    Thank you for all the ideas for used board games; I have plenty of those that I can use for my residents’ arts and craft.

    Liz Brown

  2. Rbin Horasaniano says

    March 14, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Love the coasters and board book. Great way to recycle your childhood.

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