Behind the Build: Our Stanis Creative Cornhole Set
The Joy of a Simple Game
There’s something about a backyard game that always brings people together. The laughter, the little bit of competition, and the sound of bean bags smacking the boards—it’s pure fun. I decided to take that joy one step further by building a cornhole set for Stanis Creative, one that’s fully customized and reflects both our brand and my love for making things by hand.
Why Cornhole?
Cornhole is a staple of the festival and social gathering scene, if you’ve ever been to outdoor gatherings, chances are there may be a cornhole set somewhere. Cornhole brings people together in a fun game. This project started with a simple thought: what if we had our own cornhole set, built with the same creativity we put into all of our work at Stanis Creative? We wanted it to be practical but also branded, a statement piece we could use at events to spark conversations and show off some personality. The theme was obvious—Stanis Creative colors, logo, and design woven right into the game.
The Build
Once I committed to the idea, it was time to get my hands dirty. I built the boards from solid wood, cutting, sanding, and assembling each piece with care. Every detail mattered, from the size of the holes to making sure the surface was perfectly smooth. Then came the fun part: personalization. Ava painted the boards with the signature black and white of our color scheme and Julie, Jon, and Liv cut the logo out of adhesive vinyl, sticking it to the boards. Then came a final few coats of polyurethane to seal it and keep the paint and vinyl from chipping.
Our cornhole set in the painting process, painted by Ava.
The Bean Bags
You can’t have cornhole without bean bags, and we weren't about to buy them. We at Stanis Creative wanted every part of this project to be handmade. The team of Liv, Ava, and Julie carefully crafted the custom beanbags for our set. They, cut the fabric, applied the logo, filled each bag with beans then sewed them shut. It was a lot of work, but it made a huge difference.
Documenting the Process
Like everything we do at Stanis Creative, this project wasn’t just about the end result—it was about the story. I filmed the process, from cutting the wood to painting the boards and applying our logo. The behind-the-scenes moments show the build taking shape. Sharing that journey is just as important as showing the finished product.
Lessons Learned
Of course, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. The frame build went smoothly with the minor problem that the boards I got were just a little too short, more than enough to work with, but the corners of the base are a bit off. Getting the bean bags balanced just right was also a challenge. But honestly, that’s the fun of a project like this.
The Finished Product
When it was all said and done, I had a fully customized Stanis Creative cornhole set—and it looked amazing. More than just a game, it’s a piece that shows off our brand, starts conversations, and brings people together. I can’t wait to break it out at events, festivals, and team gatherings.
The cornhole set featuring the Stanis Creative brand.
Creativity in Everyday Life
Building this cornhole set reminded me how creativity can show up anywhere, even in the simplest things. A backyard game turned into a hands-on project that reflects who we are at Stanis Creative. My challenge to you is this: look around your life. What’s something ordinary you could make your own with a spark of imagination? Sometimes, it only takes a small project to turn everyday fun into something truly unique.