Travel Tic Tac Toe
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There are so many ways to keep kids entertained these days. However, we still have a soft spot for the classics, especially when we can recreate them. Not too long ago, we made this barnyard memory game out of chipboard. And today, we are going to show you how to use chipboard again to make the most classic game of all! Whether you call it tic-tac-toe, the XO game, or noughts and crosses, you can make this travel version for your little ones with just a few craft tools and materials.
At the end of this post, you will find a printable PDF and an SVG file to help you craft this XO game. While we recommend using a Cricut Maker to cut your chipboard, you can also cut it by hand with a detail knife.
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Like most games designed for kids, tic-tac-toe is more than just a simple game that can keep kids occupied. It can help them develop problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, teach them how to follow rules and take turns, and allow them to slow down, concentrate, and be mindful. Today we’re going to show you how to craft this XO game so your kids can play tic tac toe anytime, anywhere!
Of course, you could just use paper and pen to play tic tac toe, but we think it’s way more fun to craft your own game board! It’s also very simple to make with our template, which includes the XO game pieces, the board, and the iron-on design for the bag. Whether your kids want to play tic tac toe during long road trips, quick car rides, or on a flight, this travel version will make it easy. It can also be a fun family bonding activity!
If you like the idea of crafting more activities for your kids, be sure to check out our free barnyard memory game and our cute barnyard animals. You can also explore our kids’ crafts page to find easy DIY projects that your kids can make—with little to no assistance from you! Also, if you want to see what else you can make out of chipboard, scroll through our chipboard projects.
No matter your age, we truly believe that everyone can benefit from making projects they love and learning new skills. So with that, we say happy crafting! ~ Lia and team
How to Make Your Own XO Game
- Gather craft tools and materials. Then download the template above.
- Using your Cricut Maker, cut your chipboard according to the template notes.
- Cut vinyl and iron-on according to the template notes, using a cutting machine; then weed out design.
- Apply your vinyl to one side of the square chipboard.
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Materials
- Cricut Chipboard — 2mm
- Vinyl — Teal
- Iron-on — Turquoise
- Transfer Tape (included in all of our decal vinyl packs)
- Muslin Bag — 6″x8″
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2 Comments
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Evelyn Robinson
July 14, 2019 at 3:09pm
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Lia
July 15, 2019 at 8:43am
@Evelyn Robinson
Back to the TopWow — I was so excited to get this going but after many tries – no success, I am disappointed. The tutorial printed out ok but the SVG template and instructions just would not work. The SVG file downloaded fine but the instructions were no where to be found. So, now I am having to figure out the correct sizing for Design Space so I can at least see what this game can do for kids. Needless to say, I am not happy because I spent money on bags, vinyl and shipping fees that I may not have otherwise done if I had known the project wasn’t going to work.
Hi Evelyn, I’m sorry to hear about your frustrations. What do you mean “the instructions just would not work”? The SVG file does seem to be having issues importing at the incorrect size (I’m checking the file right now and it’s fine!) . I’ll reach out to Cricut about what’s going on, but the chipboard and vinyl for the game board should be 10″ x 10″, and the vinyl for the front of the bag is 5.125″ x 5.125″. Please always feel free to reach out to us at hello@liagriffith.com with your questions!