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    Home » DIY » DIY Outdoor Checkers Game Table

    DIY Outdoor Checkers Game Table

    Published: Aug 25, 2014 · Modified: Jul 5, 2019 by Ashley Phipps · 284 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. · 35 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: DIY, Home Decor, Sponsored Post

    About a month ago I had the absolutely huge honor of being able to participate in The Home Depot Style Challenge on their blog!  The theme was outdoor games, and I was challenged to include the material 'wood' in my project!  I was completely ecstatic that I was given the opportunity to work with such an amazing brand that I honestly, whole-heartedly love.  And if you follow me on Instagram, you can see that I am there often!  Working with The Home Depot was a dream come true for me!  After much brainstorming, I decided to build something that was both fun and useful!  So I created our new DIY Outdoor Checkers Game Table!

    DIY Outdoor Checkers Game Table

    DIY Outdoor Checkers Game Table

    We really wanted an outdoor table to eat at so we came up with a solution to have both an outdoor game table and a dining table!  We love how the table turned out!

    DIY Outdoor Dining Table

    It looks just like a normal, pretty, dining table but with a simple flip, the tiled table inserts turn over to reveal...checkerboards!

    Flippable Checker Game and Dining Table

    This was so much fun to create and has brought such joy to our family to have!   My kids beg us to play checkers with them nearly every day!

    Playing Checkers

    We even came up with the fun idea to use large washers as game pieces!  They turned out so cool!

    DIY Outdoor Checkers Game Table

    If you want to learn more, get my supply list and see my step-by-step process photos, please visit The Home Depot Apron Blog HERE.

    DIY Outdoor Checkers Game Table

    This is truly one of our favorite DIY's of the summer!

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    Comments

    1. sharon garofalow

      August 27, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      This is such a great idea! I love that you can hide the checker board if you just want to set the table for a nice dinner. What a fantastic post!

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 28, 2014 at 12:33 am

        Thank you so much Sharon!!

        Reply
    2. Lisa | A Merry Mom

      August 27, 2014 at 10:05 pm

      What a great table! Both sides of the inserts are so lovely. It looks perfect for relaxing outside - no matter which side of the table you're using!

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 28, 2014 at 8:06 am

        Thank you so much Lisa!! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kara @ Mine for the Making

      August 27, 2014 at 10:05 pm

      LOVE this!!!! What a great idea! Pinning!

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 28, 2014 at 8:05 am

        Oh thank you so much Kara! And thanks for pinning!!

        Reply
    4. Debbie

      August 27, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      I love this idea! and we love to play checkers!! I might have to copy 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 28, 2014 at 12:34 am

        Oh thank you Debbie! You should definitely make one! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    5. Steph@The SillyPearl

      August 28, 2014 at 2:14 am

      What a cool idea! I'm in awe of your skills!

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 28, 2014 at 8:04 am

        Oh thank you so much 🙂 And thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    6. Christy @ Our Southern Home

      August 28, 2014 at 10:46 am

      I absolutely adore this project! It would be perfect on our screened porch!!! ~Christy

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 30, 2014 at 11:20 am

        Thank you so much Christy! And I agree...it would be perfect on a screened porch! Now I want a screened in porch... 🙂

        Reply
    7. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor

      August 28, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Oh my gosh, Ashley!! How ridiculously AWESOME is this table?!? I love the heck out of it!!

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 30, 2014 at 1:08 pm

        Awwww...thank you so much Kristi!!! Hugs!

        Reply
    8. Stacy Risenmay

      August 28, 2014 at 6:50 pm

      This is genius! I love it 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 29, 2014 at 11:05 am

        Oh thank you so much Stacy!!! And thank you for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    9. Britni

      August 28, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      This is brilliant Ash and something you'd only see at like a speciality furniture place! Love it!

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 29, 2014 at 11:04 am

        Oh thank you so very much Britni!!! 🙂 You are the sweetest. And thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    10. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family

      August 29, 2014 at 8:11 am

      You are a creative genius! I love this table, and I especially love that it is dual purpose. Great job!

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 29, 2014 at 11:03 am

        hahaha 🙂 Oh thank you Megan 🙂 You are the sweetest!! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    11. Jenna

      August 29, 2014 at 8:43 am

      This is so cool, Ashley! I love how you can just flip it back and forth between the game and tile! That is genius!

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 29, 2014 at 11:03 am

        Oh thanks so much Jenna! It is really a lot of fun to use too!

        Reply
    12. amy @ one artsy mama

      August 29, 2014 at 11:17 am

      That is gorgeous and so much fun! Love it!

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 30, 2014 at 1:09 pm

        Thanks so much Amy!

        Reply
    13. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking

      August 29, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      How fun! My kiddos love chess and checkers so this would be a huge hit!

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 30, 2014 at 1:10 pm

        Thanks Maryann! Oh your kids would definitely love a table like this then!

        Reply
    14. Stacy Molter

      August 29, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      I love this and it's so gorgeous! We're always looking for new ways to enjoy family game night!

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 30, 2014 at 1:10 pm

        Thank you Stacy! And thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    15. Leanne

      August 29, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      What a fun project! My family would love this and you did a great job on it.

      Reply
      • Ashley Phipps

        August 30, 2014 at 10:22 am

        Oh thank you so much Leanne!!

        Reply
    16. Christine

      September 01, 2014 at 7:54 am

      I love this Ashley!!! Hours and hours of fun!!

      Reply
    17. Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie

      September 04, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      What an awesome project! Thanks for sharing this game table at The Pin Junkie. It's being featured at this week's party! http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2014/09/pin-junkie-pin-party-83.html

      Reply
    18. Sinead

      June 10, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      I am looking for a plan for a table, and love this idea. However it seems the Home Depot link is not working -do you have a different link to the cut list and plans?

      Thanks!

      Reply
    19. Nancy. L. Sparks

      February 26, 2020 at 6:06 pm

      I can't seem to find your details of step by step how to do the checker board.. Basicly it doesn't look hard. I can figure it out really almost by the picture.. Just don't know what kind of glue you used.. That was really what I was looking for.. Thanks..& Blessings to You..... Nancy

      Reply
    20. Betty

      June 28, 2020 at 5:59 am

      Need the Becker board directions

      Reply

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