Customize your cornhole boards with one of these creative design ideas! Use paint, stencils, decals or lights to make cool cornhole boards that will be a hit at the next barbeque or tailgate party!
Cornhole is a super popular backyard game that anyone can play. The boards are easy to carry, so you can bring it with you to barbeques, football games or the beach!
Best of all, you can customize your cornhole boards to match your unique personality! Use paint or decals to your boards that show off your favorite sports team, country or movie.
Surround the hole with LED lights to play into the night, and add cup holders and a cornhole scoreboard to up your game!
Free Printable Cornhole Score Sheet
Don't want to buy or DIY your own cornhole scoreboard? Just print off this free cornhole score sheet instead! Fill in the stars for each team as they score points, and the first one to 21 wins!
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Cornhole Board Design Ideas
Ready to get started? I've compiled a huge selection of different cornhole board designs to inspire you! Let me know which one is your favorite in the comments below!
These Game of Thrones themed DIY cornhole boards are the ultimate backyard battle for Westeros! Download the free woodworking plans to make your own, and don't forget to check out the cornhole scoreboard tutorial as well!
These football themed DIY cornhole boards are made using oak instead of plywood. It is a pricier option, but they will stand up to a lot more wear and tear.
This set of cornhole boards includes cup holders, a scoring system, bean bag storage, an easy carrying solution and they are super lightweight. Make all or just some of the features to take your cornhole game to the next level!
No matter who your favorite team is, football themed designs are super popular on cornhole boards. Bring your set to the next tailgate party!
Add an extra challenge to your cornhole game by matching it to your tile! These boards blend in so well, you might not know where to aim!
Bring out the competitive spirit in all the players with these DIY cornhole boards with custom sayings.
Want to customize your cornhole boards, but don't have an artistic bone in your body? Try these cornhole board wraps instead! They're basically a giant sticker that's made to fit the top perfectly.
Show off your heritage with cornhole boards painted with your country's flag! This would be really fun for World Cup soccer parties!
These cornhole boards are kid-size and made from pallet wood. They will enjoy playing their own game right alongside the grown-ups.
Using your business logo graphic on your cornhole boards is a great way to advertise!
This set of striped cornhole boards doubles as a bike ramp when boredom with the game sets in.
This set is finished with gel stain and varnish to allow the wood grain to show through and gives the boards an aged appearance.
Not all cornhole boards are created equal...in size that is. You can't play inside with regulation-size boards, but you can with this tabletop version!
This set is mini sized and can be played inside or out. It's great to set up for parties or even if you're tailgating!
A little different setup than cornhole, this DIY washer toss game will really put your skill to the test. And you thought getting those bean bags into holes was hard!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Make a Cornhole Board
Not sure how to make a cornhole board yourself? Check out my tutorial with free woodworking plans to get you started. Once you have the basic boards assembled, you can customize it however you like!
If you prefer to watch a video first, this is a great one!
How to Paint Cornhole Boards
Don't want to build your own boards? You can buy a blank, unfinished set and paint your own design! Make sure to use a high gloss paint, so the beanbags will slide easily across the surface. You may want to sand between coats to ensure a perfectly smooth surface.
How to Stain Cornhole Boards
Make sure your boards are sanded, and the dust removed, before you start staining. Apply the first coat with a rag, and wipe off the excess. You can stick with one coat if you're happy with the color, or apply a second coat the same way once the first is dry. Finish off the surface with a clear polyurethane or polycrylic so the surface is slick for playing.
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