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DIY Backyard Games – Great Ideas For Your Cottage or Cabin

Crafty Ideas For Your Cottage / Cabin Life

DIY Backyard Games Cottage Cabin - The Sign Depot

Here at The Sign Depot we have become fast fans of Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman’s Making It competition TV show.  Each week the show’s crafters, known as the makers, take on challenges to create unique items for each competition.

In essence, that is what our signmakers do here on a day to day basis when they are creating custom cottage signs and other unique structures.  This show has inspired us to connect with some bloggers about their DIY projects that can add some family fun to your cottage, cabin or even your backyard.  Below is a list of do it yourself backyard games that we think you will enjoy making and playing in the great outdoors.

DIY Backyard Games

DIY Nerf Target

See how to tackle this target at https://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/2018/04/23/how-to-make-a-diy-nerf-target

Outdoor Patio DIY Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Learn how to put this together at http://juliemeasures.com/outdoor-diy-tic-tac-toe

Ring Toss and other Carnival Themed Games

DIY Backyard Games Cottage Cabin - The Sign Depot

Check out this list of outdoor games like Ring Toss and Balloon Down at https://www.playpartyplan.com/fun-outdoor-games

More Outdoor Fun This Summer

For those that want to mix it up without too much crafting, check out these lists of outdoor games at https://www.onecrazymom.com/20-forgotten-summer-games-for-kids  and  https://www.playpartyplan.com/camping-games-for-kids-and-adults and https://thesoccermomblog.com/outdoor-games-for-kids

Even those with little ones can enjoy some outdoor activities with ideas from https://www.whatsupfagans.com/top-backyard-activities-for-four-year-olds

Many people can be put these games together with household items like tin cans, string, disposable cups, t-shirts, sidewalk chalk or even pool noodles to create obstacle courses.

We have been known to put together some fun games as well.  We have made CUSTOM CORNHOLE BOARDS and even some BRANDED PLINKO GAMES for businesses.

Getting Crafty at The Cottage

Is there a backyard game you have made for your cottage, cabin or backyard? Post about it in the comments! We love to get inspired by our readers’ crafting abilities.  Don’t have a unique backyard game? That’s okay.  Try one of the ones above and tell us how it turned out.  Let us know if you invited extended family or neighbours to try them out too.  To ensure they find your cottage with ease you should consider an address/lot marker or a sandblasted cottage sign like the ones pictured below.  To learn more visit our CONTACT US page and send us a note!

Cottage Signs And Address Markers - The Sign Depot Cottage Sign Loon - The Sign Depot  

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Communitech HYPERDRIVE Hits Lightspeed With the Help Of High Density Urethane – HDU

communitech hyperdrive - High Density Urethane - The Sign Depot What is Hyperdrive?

Well according to George Lucas’s 1977 movie STAR WARS  Hyperdrive propulsion systems were vital starship components that allowed starships to enter hyperspace to traverse the vast distances of space at faster-than-lightspeed. 

There is one issue, as you can see, without a properly functioning hyperdrive motivator the hyperdrive can break down.

Enter Communitech Hyperdrive

As listed on their website Communitech helps technology companies start, grow and succeed.  Earlier this week Communitech launched Communitech HYPERDRIVE.  This is truly the motivator requirement that many startup companies need.  This functioning motivator helps new tech business owners gain access to industry investors and mentors.  They find ways to make their companies grow quickly, or more appropriately send them into lightspeed.

 

Launch Party

Because of our long standing relationship with Communitech, Peter from Sign Depot was invited to the HYPERDRIVE launch.  When asked about the event he has this to say

“The room had lots of energy with a young and vibrant crowd.  The introduction of each selected company showed the diversity and unique business opportunities supported by HYPERDRIVE.  The idea and mission of  HYPERDRIVE is exactly what will continue to fuel a strong, continuum of start up companies, which in turn will be good for the economy.”

 Sounds impressive indeed.  Finding a way to impress the occupants of the already buzzing Communitch Hub was Sign Depot’s task.  Their sign needed to be futuristic and edgy, while maintaining a professional look.  The sign was constructed by CNC routering letters made from HDU (High Density Urethane) and creating a halo light effect with LED lights.

Being included in Communitech’s post was the nod of approval we were happy to receive.

 To find more info about the next round of  Communitech HYPERDRIVE applications, keep watch of the HYPERDRIVE blog.  In the meantime we will the first round of recipients the best on their upcoming endevours.  We’d also like to recognize that today July 13th is Harrison Ford’s birthday.  Without Han Solo, we would never know what a hyperdrive was for.

 

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