Abbey of Aesthetic Outburst was kind enough to share with us an adorable DIY project for creating your own Domino set-how fun!
Hi, everyone! It’s Abbey from Aesthetic Outburst. I’m super excited for Elsie and Jeremy and know I’m not alone in wishing them complete and utter happiness! I’m also thrilled to be here and have cooked up a little domino DIY project for you all. So without further ado, let’s make dominoes!
Supplies: 29 pieces of wood, cut to 1" wide x 2" tall x 3/4" thick puff paint, any color will work sandpaper cork backed ruler pencil.
Step 1: Cut wood tiles to 1" wide x 2" tall x 3/4" thick or you can pick up blank tiles here.
Step 2: Use your sandpaper to smooth any rough edges. Use a lightly dampened cloth to remove any dust before you start painting your tiles.
Step 3: Using your cork-backed ruler, measure halfway up the domino. Use your pencil to lightly draw a line across your tile.
Step 4: Using the chart I've provided below and your pencil, make small marks for all of your dots. I usually eyeball this part, but you could be precise and use your ruler to measure out exactly where the dots need to be drawn.
Step 5: Use your puff paint and make a puff paint dot over the pencil marks and a dotted line over your middle pencil line.
Step 6: Follow all of the steps above for each piece and let them all dry.
Step 7: Head over here if you need a rules refresher and then play, play, play!
Thanks so much to Abbey for sharing this cute project with us!
xo. Elsie
love! I just adore dominos :) I used to play with them all the time when I was younger!
Posted by: Ale | May 11, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Very cute! :)
xxx
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Posted by: Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries | May 11, 2011 at 02:02 PM
Oh wow, how neat!! I'm so making these for Christmas presents! Thanks for sharing! XO.
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | May 11, 2011 at 02:10 PM
Aw, this would make a very cute gift. ♥
Posted by: Sarah | May 11, 2011 at 02:11 PM
This is pretty cool. I love playing dominoes. I never quite know the right techniques to get me to win though.
Posted by: Jhan | May 11, 2011 at 03:48 PM
That is so awesome! It must be so satisfying making your own!
x
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Posted by: Jo - Lost in the Haze | May 11, 2011 at 04:39 PM
oh heck! that's adorable!! :)
xo.
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Posted by: tiffany. | May 11, 2011 at 04:42 PM
Yay! I don't know about anyone else, but dominoes have been a huge part of my life forever. I remember visiting my grandparents for holidays and reunions, and without fail, at least once every visit, the dominoes would make an appearance some night for a rousing tournament of Chicken Foot. :D Thanks for the post! I would love to add homemade to my collection.
Posted by: Ottermei | May 11, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Looks like a fun project! Thank you for sharing. Love the blog-I could spend HOURS here!
Posted by: Melissa Bolton | May 11, 2011 at 06:06 PM
Cute idea! I've actually never played dominoes before...unless you count stacking them in a row and knocking them over =D
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Posted by: Gina Michele | May 11, 2011 at 09:21 PM
ditto to the comment above me...i didn't know anyone actually played the domino game...just stacking and knocking!
Posted by: patience | May 12, 2011 at 12:20 AM
So cute! we always take domino's camping. Might have to give these a try out.
Zoe
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Posted by: Zoe | May 12, 2011 at 01:45 AM
i used to love playing dominoes!
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Posted by: Petite and Hungry | May 12, 2011 at 01:51 AM
super cute idea! i would like to try spray painting them a crazy color first...like meadow green!
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Posted by: stephanie moleski | May 12, 2011 at 04:11 AM
Very interesting!cool game & made even easier by these instructions. makes a fun game for two people who wish to relax and not overstrain their tired brains over strategies!it really explained everthing I needed to know how to play dominoes! Thanks!
Posted by: Just Energy | May 12, 2011 at 04:26 AM
What a cute idea! I love to play dominoes and this looks like a fun project!
Posted by: Homeowner Insurance | May 12, 2011 at 06:01 AM
Really this precise and use your ruler to measure out exactly where the dots need to be drawn.
Posted by: kitchen cabinets clearwater | May 12, 2011 at 09:02 AM
I love your blog! It makes me so happy. :) Sweet ideas. Love the dominos.
x
Posted by: Emily | May 12, 2011 at 10:08 AM
These are just TOO CUTE! I have to make them!!
Posted by: Erin | May 14, 2011 at 01:50 PM
These are all very beautiful, I like very much
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