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Outdoor Game Bench: Creating outdoor fun for young and old!
Outdoor Game Bench: Creating outdoor fun for young and old!
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Creating Outdoor Fun for Young and Old!

Simple benches are great, but for this project, we wanted to create fun and conversation! We took a bench that we have had for years and then searched out two old worn chairs from a local consignment shop. We removed the seats from the chairs, attached the backs to the bench then painted a board game on the bench. Along with a few other creative add-ons, we ended up with a great looking game bench! We didn’t spend a great deal of time with any part of the process – we didn’t want perfection, just fun.

Watch the one minute video and then scroll down to see the additional photos of the process and the transformation! Check out the Paintbrush GIVEAWAY at the bottom as well.

The Process . . .

We did a surface sanding over the entire bench, removing any loose paint, then cleaned it with a wet rag.

We took a small hacksaw and cut through the damaged woven seat then cut off the back.

Using the Zibra 2″ Chiseled Wedge to paint the bench produced a great finish and really sped the process up! The brush has loads of bristles to carry and release all the paint you need!

For the chair back with its spindles, the Zibra Round Brush was ideal!

We placed the chair backs at an angle to the bench to provide more comfort and screwed in the backs to the bench!

Stay with us . . . we wanted to tie in the chair backs to the game so we painted bright colored stripes.

You got it, Checkers! We painted a checkerboard pattern in the middle of the bench using the square brush. The Square brush has a great hidden feature, when painting smaller areas, you can flip the brush around to give you more control for painting those smaller areas. The longer side of the bristles creates a nice smooth, feathering effect.

We purchased small square wooden blocks from Hobby Lobby – two sizes: 12- 3/4″ to represent the checkers, 6-1″ to represent the kings. We also tested a new brush we created, a Half-Round Brush. The brush has great paint load for touch-ups and is wedged to provide precision when needed. It worked great for this project and the girls had lots of fun! We are including this brush in the GIVEAWAY so make sure you participate at the bottom of the post!

 Painting the squares and a few fingers with the Half-Round!

The only thing left to complete the project was the purchase of a wooden box with compartments and painting it with the Square Brush!

We drilled two holes in the back of the box so we could remove it from the bench when not in use.

Now for the final reveal!

This was fun to work on with the entire family and will continue to provide lots of outdoor fun over the years!

We couldn’t resist playing Chess as well!

Don’t miss this PAINTBRUSH GIVEAWAY!

We are giving away the brushes used in this project: Zibra Square Brush, Round Brush, 2″ Chiseled Wedge and our test brush, the Half-Round Brush. It comes in a custom painted wooden box with handle! HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment below and tell us where you shared the blog post and you will be entered in the paintbrush GIVEAWAY. All those that comment and share will be entered into the random drawing. Contest closes Friday, June 9, 2017, at 3 PM EST. The winner will be announced below the kit photo Friday at 5 PM EST! Contest open to US and Canada residents only.

Congratulations to Brandi K. for winning the GIVEAWAY!

If you like this post, please share with your friends on social media!

65 Comments
  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 10:30h, 09 June

    Thanks so much Doreen! We hope you can try our Zibra brushes soon! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 10:16h, 09 June

    Great JoLynn! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Doreen Hill
    Posted at 02:04h, 09 June

    That game bench is adorable and so clever! I love when fun and functional collide!
    I was just looking at zibra brushes at the store today! Would ? to win this pack!

  • JoLynn Davis
    Posted at 01:54h, 09 June

    Great ideas! I shared on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (username jeauxlynn)

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 22:39h, 08 June

    Thanks Sian! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 22:39h, 08 June

    Thanks Nicole! We hope you can try them soon – our blog shop has the brushes at a great price as well! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 22:38h, 08 June

    Thanks Dee! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Sian Brothers
    Posted at 21:10h, 08 June

    I’ll be sharing on Facebook!

  • Nicole stec
    Posted at 20:46h, 08 June

    Wow! What a transformation! Your brushes look amazing! I’ve been trying to find them. No one near us has them for sale ☹️️

  • Dee Thomas
    Posted at 20:14h, 08 June

    Neat idea! Shared on fb,I don’t do the others.

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 19:59h, 08 June

    Thank you Alicia! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Alicia H
    Posted at 17:56h, 08 June

    Great project! I shared on FB! Would love to win a brush set! Thanks for all you do!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 16:41h, 08 June

    Make sure you let us know you shared on your social media so you can be entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 16:36h, 08 June

    Make sure you let us know that you shared on your social media so we can enter you in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 16:35h, 08 June

    Wow, great Catherine! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 16:35h, 08 June

    Great Jeannie! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 16:34h, 08 June

    Thanks Leona! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Kaycee F
    Posted at 16:23h, 08 June

    Crossing my fingers and toes on this one!!!! I really, , , , really, , , , really, , , ,want to try these brushes!!!!!

  • Wendy Battistel
    Posted at 15:53h, 08 June

    I would love to win!

  • Catherine A. Klose
    Posted at 14:52h, 08 June

    I love these projects! Shared this on Pinterest on my For the Home and DIY Crafts boards as well as FB.

  • Jeannie Overton
    Posted at 13:53h, 08 June

    I shared mine on Facebook

  • Leona Good
    Posted at 13:18h, 08 June

    I posted on my Facebook page! Such an original idea!!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 13:16h, 08 June

    You need to try them soon! Make sure you let us know you shared on social media so we can enter you in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 13:15h, 08 June

    Thanks Mechele, you are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 13:14h, 08 June

    They definitely will Lori! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lori Lipetzky
    Posted at 12:47h, 08 June

    I shared this on my Pinterest board under projects…grandkids will LOVE it!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 12:06h, 08 June

    Thanks Nancy! Let us know if you create a game bench! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 12:05h, 08 June

    Thanks Gayleen! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 12:05h, 08 June

    That is great Rob, Larissa’s work is amazing! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 12:05h, 08 June

    Thanks Brandi! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 12:04h, 08 June

    Thanks Rachel! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 12:04h, 08 June

    Thanks Barbara! Make sure you let us know you shared on social media so you can be entered in the giveaway!

  • Mechele McDaniel Rose
    Posted at 11:04h, 08 June

    Shared to my personal facebook page

  • Val @ Love My DIY Home
    Posted at 11:02h, 08 June

    I’ve not tried Zibra yet, but they look like great brushes. Your project turned out great!

  • Nancy Lulek
    Posted at 10:53h, 08 June

    Love it. Looking for my next project! Shared on Facebook.

  • Gayleen littrell.
    Posted at 10:53h, 08 June

    Simple and easy, good information will share

  • Rob Fishburn
    Posted at 10:47h, 08 June

    I shared on my Facebook page. I follow Prodigal Pieces and Larissa can’t say enough good about your brushes. I’d love to work with them!

  • Brandi Kilpatrick
    Posted at 10:33h, 08 June

    Love those brushes! I shared on my Facebook page, The Junque Market.

  • Rachel Clarke
    Posted at 10:33h, 08 June

    I shared on facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Love the project.

  • Barbara Riffe
    Posted at 10:29h, 08 June

    I have always wanted to make a bench from a door. Like the bench from chairs too.

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 10:03h, 08 June

    Thanks Lorie! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 10:03h, 08 June

    Thanks Denise! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lorie Weston
    Posted at 23:52h, 07 June

    Love this! Shared on facebook!

  • Denise Allen
    Posted at 21:54h, 07 June

    Shared on Pinterest and Facebook!!! Love Zibra Brushes!!!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 19:17h, 07 June

    Thanks Gwen! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Gwen Sain
    Posted at 18:49h, 07 June

    I also shared on FB. I love your projects!! Easy and practical!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 18:18h, 07 June

    Thanks David! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • David Wiles
    Posted at 18:03h, 07 June

    What a great idea!! I shared this on Facebook and might have to try this as well!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 22:37h, 06 June

    You will love the Round Brush Margaret! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 22:37h, 06 June

    You are entered in the giveaway Cindy!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 22:37h, 06 June

    Thanks Nita! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 22:36h, 06 June

    Thanks Kaycee! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Margaret E Waters​​
    Posted at 20:15h, 06 June

    Shared on Facebook. The round brush is on my must buy list. ?

  • Cindy Downing
    Posted at 19:25h, 06 June

    Shared on facebook…thanks for the giveaway

  • Nita Chojnicki
    Posted at 18:40h, 06 June

    Great bench. I liked and share this page on facebook.

  • Kaycee F
    Posted at 18:37h, 06 June

    I shared on FB and I am going to share on my Instagram account as well! I love this idea and transformation, super functional and perfect for summer fun!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 18:28h, 06 June

    Thanks so much Christina! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 18:28h, 06 June

    Great, thanks so much! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Christina Cameron
    Posted at 18:21h, 06 June

    Hi! What a great idea, I love it! I shared on my Pinterest board named TO DO. I like the fact that the square brush has that hidden feature, sounds handy!

  • Lynn Swets
    Posted at 17:36h, 06 June

    I shared on FB !

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 17:14h, 06 June

    Thank you! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Dymphna
    Posted at 17:08h, 06 June

    I shared on Facebook

  • Lane Ball
    Posted at 16:17h, 06 June

    Thanks Michelle!! You are entered in the giveaway!

  • Michelle Krutz
    Posted at 15:55h, 06 June

    FYI I shared on my timeline.
    Soon will be sharing on creative FB pages and biz accounts.
    Zibra ROCKS! ??❤️?

  • Michelle Krutz
    Posted at 15:53h, 06 June

    I did NOT expect THIS when I opened the blog! How CLEVER!!! ??❤️

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