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    DIY Scrabble Ornaments

    Published Nov 12, 2012 by Allyson · 32 Comments
    This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

    Last year was the first year we had a real family Christmas tree, and I really wanted to make some special ornaments for our tree.  I had seen a couple ideas here and there, but when I found the idea for scrabble ornaments I knew it was perfect.  My husband, Andres, really loves vocabulary and scrabble, so I thought he would like them more than anyone.

    These were super simple to make, too.  All you need is left over scrabble pieces (don't have any at home? Check for scrabble tiles on amazon here), hot glue, and some string/twine/yarn (your choice).  I went through my letters and spelled out words that meant something to us (our names, family names, etc).  Then I used the hot glue, ran a small line down the side, and pressed the letters together.  I guess you could use wood glue or other glue (maybe liquid nails) and let it dry.  Hot glue seemed the easiest to me because of the quick drying factor.  After I had them all glued together, I cut the twine to the length I wanted, then glued to the back in a loop.  Make sure to glue the string all the way to the top of the back, because you don't want to scrabble pieces to fall forward.  I actually put the string at the very bottom (on the back), and glued it all the way to the top in hopes it would be very strong.  It seemed to do the trick.  That's it! Done!

    I still have some pieces left over and I think I will make some more of these this year!  These would be a really cute gift idea, or a fun craft to do with kids.

    I can't wait to put the tree up this year!

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    Comments

    1. Patti

      November 12, 2012 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks for sharing this. I will definitely be doing this for my children and I think it would make a great teacher gift too.

      Reply
      • Allyson

        November 12, 2012 at 1:14 pm

        Thank you, Patti! I hope they turn out well!

        Reply
    2. Emily

      November 12, 2012 at 1:43 pm

      What a cute and easy idea. Your photos look great!

      Reply
      • Allyson

        November 12, 2012 at 2:10 pm

        Thank you, Emily!! This was even before I got my 'good' camera, lol!

        Reply
    3. Diana Rambles

      November 12, 2012 at 2:08 pm

      Adorable idea! I am pinning it! I'd love to have you join my Pin Me Linky Party because this is an awesome idea! I am following you via Pinterest!
      Diana
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      • Allyson

        November 12, 2012 at 2:13 pm

        Thank you!! Done and Done! I am going to look you up on pinterest, too!

        Reply
        • Diana Rambles

          November 12, 2012 at 3:08 pm

          Thanks for linking up Allyson!!

          Reply
    4. Kathie (Krafty Kat)

      November 12, 2012 at 11:05 pm

      Love these! Great way to make personalized ornaments and neutral enough to go with any decor. I can't wait to get our tree up either! Hope you'll share at Gettin' Krafty With It this week!
      http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2012/11/gettin-krafty-with-it_12.html

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      • Allyson

        November 13, 2012 at 9:01 am

        Thanks for stopping by Kathie! I agree, they are very friendly to any sort of tree decorations! I will definitely stop by and share! Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Amy P

      November 14, 2012 at 12:49 pm

      How brilliant is that! I am a lover of wooden ornaments, so this would fit in nicely. I am going to have to go out and buy Scrabble just for ornaments lol. Thanks for stopping by Consider Me Inspired and leaving such a lovely comment. I am following and liking you right back.

      Reply
      • Allyson

        November 14, 2012 at 10:11 pm

        Thank you, Amy! I do love how these ornaments turned out, and they were so easy, too! I would highly suggest checking out ebay for some wooden pieces!

        Reply
    6. Linda@With A Blast

      November 16, 2012 at 9:27 am

      Lovely idea ! From PIN MEme - pinned and glad I found this post 😉
      Linda

      Reply
      • Allyson

        November 16, 2012 at 11:11 am

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    7. Being Inspired

      November 16, 2012 at 9:37 am

      These are so cute! Pinning! 🙂

      Reply
      • Allyson

        November 16, 2012 at 11:11 am

        Thanks!!

        Reply
    8. Christine

      November 18, 2012 at 6:25 pm

      What a great idea!!!! Such gorgeous ornaments!

      Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

      Reply
      • Allyson

        November 18, 2012 at 9:17 pm

        Thanks, Christine!

        Reply
    9. Tilly's Nest

      November 18, 2012 at 8:46 pm

      Lovely. Simple, bright and heartfelt! Just perfect. Thank you for linking up to the hop again.

      Reply
      • Allyson

        November 18, 2012 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks for hosting! Love your link up!

        Reply
    10. Suzan

      November 20, 2012 at 6:07 pm

      Love the Scrabble idea!! Now to find the board game at yard sales!!

      Reply
      • Allyson

        November 20, 2012 at 9:33 pm

        Good idea! Ebay has tons, too! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

        Reply
    11. Heather @Cube2Farm

      December 14, 2012 at 6:47 am

      Great idea! Especially for us word lovers... Thanks! 🙂
      Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    12. Michelle

      December 15, 2013 at 1:53 pm

      Love this idea. Nice idea for my 10 year old son to make. I love giving personalized gifts and that is why I sell personalized jewelry http://www.mmjcharms.com

      Reply

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