This Tic Tac Toe game made out of a butcher block is a fun and easy weekend project. This little darling started in the same manner as most things around here do…
Me at an Estate Sale.
Eyeballing something I don’t need and have no use for.
But it’s $1 and I can’t pass it up.
My mom asks, “what in the world are you going to do with that?”
I reply, “I have no idea.”
I could literally cut and paste that scenario into almost every blog post.
A semi-small hoarder like stash sits in my craft room waiting for inspiration after it travels home with me from various venues. That’s where this butcher block sat and waited for inspiration to hit.
You never know when or where great ideas will strike like lightning. Some ideas I make up, some come from necessity and some are inspired by things I see online or in stores. This particular idea came from something I saw at Target. Be sure to snap a picture of things you are inspired by while shopping…it’s a common practice for me and serves my over crowded memory well. There is no way I would shell out $15 for this little chalkboard Tic Tac Toe game, especially when it is so easy to make at home! 
This old butcher block was rough. A high heat dash through the dishwasher sterilized my find before it hit the craft stash. It was never an option for me to re-use it in the same capacity it was intended. The makeover began with a good sanding on every side of this well worn cutting board.
Once the board was as smooth as it would get, I stained the wood a rich Espresso color. The stain brought back amazing life to this tired wood.
Next, I taped off a square, leaving a nice thick wood border for contrast.
Using homemade chalkboard paint I painted the game board.
Once dry, I removed the tape and she was done! Now it’s time to play. It now sits in our cozy living room on the coffee table waiting for a turn to play.
This project could easily be duplicated on just about anything. It would make a great gift. When you head out this weekend, swing by a garage sale and look for something you could make over into a tic tac toe board. Let me know what you find. Remember to pin it for later!
As always thank you for stopping by! If you like this project you can check out more Thrifty makeovers here:
I love how you transform things! So fun to see other’s ideas and realize that we all have a bit of that in us to be creative and bring a little joy to the world, especially in our own homes 🙂 Thank you for the ideas you share….it helps to spark that creativity in my own mind and heart! The things you share are right up my alley!!
I am so happy that this space inspires you, that completely makes my day!
How fun! What a creative way to repurpose a butcher block. I Have the same creative issue, I see things and have to have them because I’m sure I’ll come up with the perfect project to use them for:) It keeps life fun though, doesn’t it?
yes it does! When you are wired that way you have to go with it!
This is so creative and cute! Love your blog header♥
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Thank you!
Fun, fun kim! Good job!
Thanks friend!
Oh how creative. I love to re-purpose. What a grand idea. And a great tutorial. This is perfect for a Fall project. And since I’m having a Fabulous Fall Linky Party I’d love you to come over and link.
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Come over and join the fun!
Thanks Sherry! I will have to check it out
So clever! I can totally relate to your thrift “stash”! I always have one that’s ever evolving. Ya just have to go with your gut and buy it????.
always…have to get it if it speaks to you 🙂
This is so cute, Kim – love it!
thanks Angie!
Hi, great idea! You said you mixed Plaster of Paris with water & paint. Thats a recipe for chalk paint yet you call it chalkboard paint. As you know the 2 aren’t the same thing so I’m a bit confused. Is the wood covered with chalkboard paint or chalk paint?
They are the same thing in my book…I know there are multiple recipes and variations floating around for chalk type paint, but this is what I use. I would love to hear what you use for chalkboard paint if it is different than the plaster of paris mix…I want to try it! thanks!
What a fun transformation! I can see my grand kids sitting there for hours playing tic tac toe.
I have a pretty good stash in my closet of thrift store find waiting for that inspiration. ????
yay – you are minutes away from a super easy makeover! they will love it
This is such a cute, clever and fun project, Kim. Great repurpose!
Thanks Angie…and easy!, my favorite!