Chess Board Key Holder & Organiser

This was a broken down chess board with loose chess pieces that my 10-year-old son has ignored for the last 2 years. Being the hoarder that I am, I refuse to throw things away with the intention of recycling or creating something new out of them. So with this ignored toy, I came up with an idea of turning it into an organiser, using the remaining chess pieces as key holders.

The make of a chess board is actually quite versatile as you can also use it as a compartment for medicine, mail, tools and whatnot depending on the size of the chessboard.

Step 1: MATERIALS

chess board (7"X13 1/2" , or bigger if you want a medical kit compartment)
glue (for repair, if necessary)
rubber bands 4pcs
flathead screws 6pcs
hook screw 4 pcs
chess pieces (I chose 6 pieces in this case, but you can add more if preferred)

Comments

[jellyroxherPB]

Awesome idea! I'm definitely going to try it :)

[AlpineButterfly]

Love this idea!! We have a couple of these hanging around the house. I was going to yard sell them... buy this is such a cool idea, I'm going to do this instead!

[anluwagi291110]

Thank you for all your comments and suggestions !

[NutandBolt]

Very creative, execellent idea ;-)

[gmjhowe]

Great project idea. The first picture is good, but I think it could be slightly better.

I recommend adding a picture from a slight angle with the board closed, should show off the keys are hanging off the chess pieces nicely.

[erilda]

This is awesome!!!1 I would probably paint the chess board another color to match with my furniture. :) Great thinking!

[kai1138]

this is a great idea for those who have kids and dont know what to do with their toys. as a parent myself, it's a shame to throw toys away. this is a fabulous and practical way, so hold on to that junk!!! =)