tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post491523730389584454..comments2024-03-28T15:36:02.733-04:00Comments on EPBOT: CRAFT TIME: Turn Your Board Games Into Pretty Display Books!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-45008340442603360972022-05-27T06:54:05.540-04:002022-05-27T06:54:05.540-04:00Just a thought for those that don't have a Cri...Just a thought for those that don't have a Cricut at home. Check out your local library. Ours has a collection of craft and tech tools that you can check out, and a makerspace that has a couple of Cricuts in it that you can come to the library to use.Gingernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-78359091250145767652020-07-31T12:29:06.790-04:002020-07-31T12:29:06.790-04:00Parker Brothers came out with some bookshelf versi...Parker Brothers came out with some bookshelf versions that do exactly this and come in book shaped/sized boxes in the mid 2000's. Our copy of Stratego is this version.nimrodielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349074778099750879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-16109288276110523452020-07-07T15:29:38.749-04:002020-07-07T15:29:38.749-04:00It's really easy to "antique" paper ...It's really easy to "antique" paper maps with brewed black tea! It's easier to work with it once it's cooled down. Depending on the size of the paper you wish to dye and the texture you are looking to have, you'll need either a flattish vessel or a large pot. If you want it very textured, you can lightly ball the paper and dunk in. Start with only a little time -30 seconds or so then see what you like. The time you'll need with depend on the thickness and texture of the paper and your aesthetic. If you want the paper to remain straight, find something that is at least as wide as one of the dimensions you'd like to match so you can immerse one end, then sort of roll it through slowly, allowing the other end to drip in the pan you are using. I hope that makes sense. Happy antiquing!! Happy Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237967514775224219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-85177258063188765022019-06-21T13:36:50.027-04:002019-06-21T13:36:50.027-04:00A little with Apples, yes, but the card slots reac...A little with Apples, yes, but the card slots reach nearly to the top of the box, so only 20-30 slide down, and are pretty easy to put back in place.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-33224209577530711722019-06-21T01:31:59.491-04:002019-06-21T01:31:59.491-04:00Do you have trouble with cards going everywhere fo...Do you have trouble with cards going everywhere for games like Apples to Apples stored side-on?Jessica Kortehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18277277914188504326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-33412154059930440162019-06-20T09:11:56.802-04:002019-06-20T09:11:56.802-04:00Oh. Boy. We're getting ready to move and all o...Oh. Boy. We're getting ready to move and all our games have already been packed but this might be the craft that is first in line at the new house. Just stick the boxes of games in the craft room until we can re-do them all. And get open ladder shelving for the family room to display all the new pretties. Thank you for answering the question of where they will go, how to get them all to fit, and all that jazz!!!!!!!Ally Wajdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689268997969819278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88869721088057159212019-06-19T15:38:43.726-04:002019-06-19T15:38:43.726-04:00I just found some on Amazon that have an old map p...I just found some on Amazon that have an old map pattern on them, which would work great with our antique globe. I'm starting to think about using boxes like this to hide other things in our living room, too - like the remotes, game controllers, cat toys... <br />Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794846683551309991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-63919640309020393382019-06-18T07:53:30.009-04:002019-06-18T07:53:30.009-04:00I'm pretty sure some of my kids' Junior ve...I'm pretty sure some of my kids' Junior version board games are square like that!Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955825523805190150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21539600977381073932019-06-18T07:52:22.825-04:002019-06-18T07:52:22.825-04:00Stores like Home Goods and Hobby Lobby, etc have b...Stores like Home Goods and Hobby Lobby, etc have book boxes that are already decorated in antique styles, you can add words or symbols if you want to label them. Some are even a little steampunk looking already!Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955825523805190150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14875360414197089142019-06-17T11:53:20.024-04:002019-06-17T11:53:20.024-04:00This is fabulous - love the pretty organizing post...This is fabulous - love the pretty organizing posts! Thanks for the ideas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-90847354413127852212019-06-17T09:39:45.940-04:002019-06-17T09:39:45.940-04:00Hi risforrose, my husband loves Quarriors! It'...Hi risforrose, my husband loves Quarriors! It's a really fun game. I got him some watchmaker's cases from Lee Valley Tools to store all the different colours of dice in - they fit so much more neatly in the box now. :) http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=44948&cat=1,43326,44948StriderGirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49625971705374804752019-06-17T09:33:40.823-04:002019-06-17T09:33:40.823-04:00We are barely containing our games in the "ga...We are barely containing our games in the "games chest" these days so I may have to try this for a few of the basic games that get played often. I might use this instead though for new Magic and Pokemon card storage as I just split 3 boys into 2 rooms and we are doing lots of re-organization of stuff! Ekio Locatiarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355763033998133832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14711402464359943152019-06-16T16:40:57.620-04:002019-06-16T16:40:57.620-04:00I'm quickly learning this is NOT a craft for t...I'm quickly learning this is NOT a craft for the hard-core niche gamers - but then, you gamers already knew that. ;) <br /><br />So yeah, obviously my DIY is only a solution if you consider your game boxes an eye sore in the first place. If not, then show those babies off with pride! <br /><br />There's actually a whole thread on FOE today of folks showing off their MASSIVE game collections, which is amazing. If you've got a whole open wall of 300+ indie games, then I think it's safe to say this is NOT the craft for you - and I'll never try to convince you otherwise. Everyone displays their passions their own way, and I'm all for it. <3 Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14962391168319481672019-06-16T13:18:55.347-04:002019-06-16T13:18:55.347-04:00With generic mass-market games, sure. But hobby ga...With generic mass-market games, sure. But hobby gaming has some fantastic artists, and the boxes are worth showing off like prints!<br /><br />Kwanchai Moriya:<br />https://cf.geekdo-images.com/imagepagezoom/img/gfCzSoabcJr35vc0wX_-_gFgmJk=/fit-in/1200x900/filters:no_upscale()/pic2336353.png<br />https://www.drivethrurpg.com/images/3439/248039.jpg<br /><br />Or Beth Sobel:<br />https://cf.geekdo-images.com/imagepage/img/q4LCOPrhgDxPGsyqVqQ-QK6cdtE=/fit-in/900x600/filters:no_upscale()/pic2326114.jpg<br /><br />Or Jakob Rozalski (yes, I know there’s a little controversy there):<br />https://cf.geekdo-images.com/imagepage/img/qMYXlaMRw6Z9H31X1-ISibs4Evs=/fit-in/900x600/filters:no_upscale()/pic2323719.jpg<br /><br />Or...Cliffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30971397060438709442019-06-16T10:25:46.921-04:002019-06-16T10:25:46.921-04:00This would be an awesome tutorial to do on your Ep...This would be an awesome tutorial to do on your Epbot YouTube channel! I always love your tutorials here, but to watch you doing it would be even better. Especially the covering with vinyl for those that are present-wrapping-challenged. 😂Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02592325707308306031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-39037289668454808082019-06-16T02:39:32.607-04:002019-06-16T02:39:32.607-04:00You may be able to color your silver foil with alc...You may be able to color your silver foil with alcohol ink, depending on the finish- Some mylars don't take to kindly to it, but it is worth a shot! Gorgeous and inspiring as always!Lynzillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129732882937746275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43284740151664992102019-06-15T20:38:13.229-04:002019-06-15T20:38:13.229-04:00What an amazing idea and they turned out so GORGEO...What an amazing idea and they turned out so GORGEOUS! The thing I like best is how everyone can change up the outsides to fit their own decor (farmhouse-y or modern or whatever). Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10859152228977631331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4125274650426214002019-06-15T19:45:52.598-04:002019-06-15T19:45:52.598-04:00They make versions of some board gamed that come c...They make versions of some board gamed that come cut to be able to fold into quarters. I believe monopoly is one I've seen and it was either scrabble or parcheesi that was the other (both?). They're built the same way as here, but without the fear of a bad cut abd using the same fabric tape as the main hinge.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424146421701032149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2039557088165827422019-06-15T17:44:42.666-04:002019-06-15T17:44:42.666-04:00This is absolutely amazing! I see some room in my ...This is absolutely amazing! I see some room in my game room...Raienyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955666524512690926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50267537699119955002019-06-15T17:00:55.926-04:002019-06-15T17:00:55.926-04:00These are *so cool*, Jen.These are *so cool*, Jen.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272912406862775543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-38951508930053071252019-06-15T15:27:07.887-04:002019-06-15T15:27:07.887-04:00I love this!!!! I don't have a cricut, but ju...I love this!!!! I don't have a cricut, but just the idea of buying the faux book and using it to store all the little card games, dice games, etc. is brilliant! We're in the middle of downsizing our toys & games because I'm no longer going to be doing after school care in our home, and I'm trying to find a way to store the things we're keeping in a way that feels more "grown up" instead of "kids play room". I might not have the patience or skills to convert game boxes, but I can buy and paint a few faux books! Bonus, I might even come up with a way to make them vaguely steampunk-ish so I can continue to slowly transform the room into a steampunk theme. Maybe some antique map paper?Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794846683551309991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49385511312218071362019-06-15T15:14:32.249-04:002019-06-15T15:14:32.249-04:00Bahaha! I'm a little like your hubby, which I ...Bahaha! I'm a little like your hubby, which I think is why this one has me so pumped. I'm already eyeing all the "ugly" books I have hidden away and brainstorming ways to mass produce pretty book covers. :p Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-18197068463537880662019-06-15T15:13:08.112-04:002019-06-15T15:13:08.112-04:00Wow, good to know! Obviously we don't have any...Wow, good to know! Obviously we don't have any niche games, but that's a great heads-up for those who do.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21672479528318734382019-06-15T15:11:20.057-04:002019-06-15T15:11:20.057-04:00Thanks for the suggestions - we're very much b...Thanks for the suggestions - we're very much board game newbs, so I'll check those out!<br /><br />As for non-Cricut options, a few ideas: the easiest way is to just print out labels & graphics and glue them to the box. This is best for the "spine" of the box where the paper won't get scraped by other books next to it. For the front sides of the box you can laminate over the paper with packing tape or clear shelf liner to make it all smooth.<br /><br />Another option: stick-on letters from the scrap-booking aisle. You might even find fun stickers that co-ordinate with the game, like my apple and magnifying glass.<br /><br />Final option: print your graphic on card stock, cut it out with a craft blade, and you've made your own stencil! This is perfect for easy graphics like my big apple and then you can use any color spray paint, no clear coat or laminating required.<br /><br />This was an awesome question, thanks for asking it! I'm going to add this into the post now. :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-91471913927059435322019-06-15T15:01:25.283-04:002019-06-15T15:01:25.283-04:00WOOT! Careful, this is an addicting DIY. ;) WOOT! Careful, this is an addicting DIY. ;) Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.com