DIY Games

These classic games have a whole new look! Yours! Create your own Family Matching, Go Family Fishin', or Silly Kid (Old Maid) game using our templates and instructions. Read below for more information on each game.

Go Family Fishin'

Each family member (or pet) becomes their very own sea creature! This fun version of the classic game was developed to help my kids get to know cousins and family members that lived far away. They love asking each other if they have any “Grandpas” or “Aunt Carlas”.

Included in this product:  Two 8.5x11 PNG templates with 13 different sea creature cards measuring 2”x3”. An 8.5x11 coordinating paper for the back of the cards. A PDF file including seven pages of instructions with 13 pictures.

Matching Family

Have fun playing this unique matching game! Everyone will love looking for matches of aunts and uncles, grandma and grandpa, or your favorite family pets! And don't forget about those friends in your high school graduating class! Celebrate Grandpa's 90th Birthday with pictures from his life. This fabulous matching game can help keep memories alive as well as help kids remember family members who live far away.

Included in this product: One 8.5x11 PNG template with 12 card shapes measuring 2.5”x2.5”. An 8.5 x11 coordinating paper for the back of the cards. Eight pages of instructions with 16 pictures. (Instructions for changing the color of the template are also included.)

Silly Kid

There's no 'Old Maid's' here! Instead watch out for the 'Silly Kid'! Include pictures of any family member (or pets), but choose one to be the silliest! Have fun playing this classic game with a new twist! Everyone will love looking for matches of aunts and uncles, grandma and grandpa, or even your favorite family pets! Or celebrate Grandpa's 90th Birthday with pictures from his life. This fun game can help keep memories alive as well as help kids remember family members who live far away.

Included in this product: Two 8.5x11 PNG templates with 15 card shapes measuring 2”x3”. An 8.5 x11 coordinating paper for the back of the cards. A PDF file with eight pages of instructions and 14 pictures.

Simply follow the included tutorial to add your family pictures to a premade template, print, laminate, and cut for a great game that the whole family will enjoy playing. Upon purchase, we will email you a PDF file with detailed instructions for completing your game, as well as the game templates.

 

Materials needed:

A photo editing program that accepts PNG files (Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, GIMP, etc.), paper of your choice for printing (cardstock recommended), lamination (can be printed and laminated at a copy shop).

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