14 DIY Cornhole Board Games for Your Next Backyard Bash
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Ring in backyard barbecue season with the ultimate family-friendly lawn game: Cornhole (also known as "bags" or "baggo," depending on where you live) is presumed to have originated in the Midwest as far back as the 1800s, and has since entered the yards, driveways, sandy beaches, and porches of families across the country. (And yes, the sport even has its own governing body, the American Cornhole Association, which was founded in 2004.) What's better than cornhole's family-friendly qualities? The endless options available when it comes to customizing your very own boards. We've rounded up more than a dozen designs from some of our favorite DIY bloggers. There are color schemes and themes to match any style and any occasion—you're sure to find your ace in the hole in no time.
Pink Neon Stripe Cornhole
Bold chevron stripes add a burst of bright color to your backyard game night. Bonus points: Craft your own metallic bags to add a little extra sparkle.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Beach Bash Cornhole
Employ a natural wood-grain finish and handy rub-on transfer designs to enlist answers to one of life's most important questions: Which way to the beach?
Get the tutorial at The Shabby Creek Cottage.
Goldfish Orange Cornhole
Whether you're inspired by a childhood pet or the perfect Cheddar snack, orange is an ideal shade for a summery game. Use painter's tape to create a custom design.
Get the tutorial at Our Potluck Family.
Varsity-Inspired Cornhole
Pay homage to your alma mater with a spirited pairing of school colors—ideal for tailgate season and beyond.
Get the tutorial at Rogue Handyman.
Rustic Rope Accent Cornhole
Keep things neutral and natural with a wood grain finish. Even better: the rope handle makes it extra convenient for transporting it to the park, the lake, or the beach.
Get the tutorial at Build-Basic.
Mini Cornhole
You know what they say: good things come in small packages. This tot-friendly set is made from cardboard (read: super light and portable) and extra easy to assemble.
Get the tutorial at Pretty Providence.
Classic Color Swap Cornhole
Keep it simple with a v-shaped stripe design, easily executed with a roll of painter's tape and a bright array of paints.
Get the tutorial at My Frugal Adventures.
Repurposed Cabinet Doors Cornhole
Give old kitchen cabinets a new life as the foundation of fun. Whether you showcase your school pride with a university logo (shown here) or choose something more subdued, no one will ever guess that your game boards were once used for food storage.
Get the tutorial at The Kim Six Fix.
Stars 'n Stripes Cornhole
Celebrate the Fourth of July his sophisticated-yet-spirited set—made with white paint and a natural finish. You can bring in the expected pops of patriotic color via bold red and blue bags.
Get the tutorial at A Wonderful Thought.
Ombre Cornhole
Create your very own cloudless day with this sky-blue gradient style cornhole board and complete it with bags made from bright cerulean fabric.
Get the tutorial at Gina | Michele.
Stencil Patterned Cornhole
Make a statement with stylish tile-inspired stencils, accented with bright hues of coral and teal for maximum impact.
Get the tutorial on Cutting Edge Stencils.
Monogram Cornhole
Stay sophisticated with a sleek, simple initial that's easy to customize with different fonts and colors according to your family's preferences.
Get the tutorial at Biscuits and Burlap.
Cornhole Scoreboard Cornhole
A cornhole game (or better yet, a full-on tournament) isn't complete without a way to keep score. Here, a painted wood tower and a few clothespins do the trick.
Get the tutorial at The Handyman's Daughter.
What to do when the sun has gone down but the games must continue? Accent the cornhole board with glow lights, specially made to fit around the outer rims!
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