Chess

 I like getting my kids 'end of the school year' gifts.

My 7th grade daughter learned to play chess this year at school;

that is what inspired this gift idea.

My friend cut (and routed and bit) a 12x12 piece of wood.
The actual board part is 11 and a 1/4 inches, but with the route it's 12x12.

I painted it black (back and front).

I researched a chess/checkerboard and how many squares are involved,

(which is 8 rows tall and wide, with 8 squares).

I used my 1.25" square punch on some scrapbook paper and mod podged up a storm.

I did several coats of the mod podge and used my blow dryer for each coat.

It turned out great and sealed perfectly!

p.s. I put some 'Dollar Store' chess pieces in a jar, they are miniature and perfect,

and the price was right :)