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How to Make a Simple Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game

September 4, 2016 By MommyOctopus Leave a Comment
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Simple Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Game

My kids love playing outside and I’m always looking for fun activities to keep them engaged.  A year or so ago, we had some giant trees taken down in the yard, which  left behind some huge and gorgeous logs and stumps.  These stumps were just begging to be put to use!  We decided to use the stumps and make some fun outdoor games for the kids to enjoy!  First up, see how we made an outdoor Tic Tac Toe game!  If you have paint on hand, this game won’t cost you anything.

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First off, if there are any cracks, fill them in with wood putty and allow to dry.  We started the project off by priming the top of the stump.  This step is quite easy and takes just a few moments.  A nice thin coat is just what is needed.

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Next, select your base color.  A nice bright red was chosen here.

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At this point, you just need black paint, a paint brush, and a ruler.  I recommend mapping it out and planning in pencil and then covering the pencil marks with your black paint.  It’s fairly easy with a steady hand.

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Next, simply gather some stones and paint X’s and O’s on top of them and then you are set for an inexpensive and fun outdoor game!  Enjoy!

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Organize Children’s Art with Repurposed Curtain Rod

April 23, 2014 By MommyOctopus Leave a Comment
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Repurpose Curtain Rod into Children's Art Organizer

A year or so ago, my husband let me get new curtain rods and curtains in our old house.  When we moved, I was very sad because my large curtain rod that I loved didn’t have a home.  We put it to the side until we came up with a use for it.   I know eventually it would be put back to use!

In this house we have had a major problem with art projects.  With four kids, that’s four times the art and it’s everywhere!  We decided we’d use our old curtain rod to organize it!  My husband installed it right on the wall in our dining room, which is also where we do school.

We bought these Drapery Clip Rings to hang on the rod and use to clip our art projects.  I love the end result!  We now have plenty of hanging space and I love seeing my children’s treasured art hanging up together.

Repurpose Curtain Rod into Art Organizer

Our Re-Purposed Dresser – Now Bookshelf!

June 13, 2012 By MommyOctopus 3 Comments
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I had posted on the Mommy Octopus facebook page that we have been working on re-purposing a dresser into a bookshelf.  I’m happy to say it’s finally done!  It actually was much easier than I thought and cost way less than having to buy a new bookshelf.  Plus this was a sturdy dresser, so we’ve got a nice sturdy bookshelf now, unlike the stuff sold in the stores.

We started with a 5 drawer dresser that was given to us 10 years ago when we got married.  It was used then and no longer matches our decor.  First we removed all the drawers.  Here’s a before photo with the dresser turned on it’s side.

Next we removed all the drawer hardware and railings except for the bottom and 2 of the drawer supports.

We installed plywood shelves and braces to support them.

Next came the fun part!  Sanding, priming, and then finally painting the dresser black.  Lastly we added a new drawer pull and pull the bottom drawer back in.

Lastly, we moved it into our bedroom, and filled it up!  I’m loving how it turned out!  It really was a pretty cheap project.  Just cost a quart of paint, plywood (that we have some leftover to use on another project), shelf braces, and a drawer pull!  Cheaper than new plus it’s exactly what I wanted, not having to settle for someone else’s idea.

Next project?  Making a headboard for our bed!

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