When just a Scrabble tile isn't enough, here are some examples of how I "gussied" them up to make them special.
I glued this miniature bird to the top of the tile with E-6000 and glued the bail slightly to the side to give the bird some room. You could also use a pinch bail on a corner, making it hang on the diagonal. I got the bird at Hobby Lobby in the miniatures section; it was in a set of 12, all for $2.50! Can't beat that! They all have flat bottoms because they are meant to be glued to a dollhouse anyway.
I glued this miniature bird to the top of the tile with E-6000 and glued the bail slightly to the side to give the bird some room. You could also use a pinch bail on a corner, making it hang on the diagonal. I got the bird at Hobby Lobby in the miniatures section; it was in a set of 12, all for $2.50! Can't beat that! They all have flat bottoms because they are meant to be glued to a dollhouse anyway.
Next, you can make your Scrabble tile more interesting by adding a dangly charm to the bottom. Simply make a hole towards the bottom of the tile (I used a paper piercer and some pressure: that's all you need since the wood is so soft).
Finally, resin flowers. Be sure you use EXTRA small flowers so they can be glued to the tile without blocking the letter. Use E-6000 to adhere these cute flowers. (I purchased these from EverLuxe and Pretty Lovelies on Etsy)
I just recently got some flexible cane decorations that would be super cute on a Scrabble tile. I can't show you since I made some for some friends and I don't want to spoil it. Here's the listing for a sneak peek. Simply slice with an X-acto knife and glue to your heart's content. There are hundreds of varieties of this cane clay on Etsy and they are very affordable.
3 comments:
cute! Thanks for including a variety of ideas as well.May I ask what you meant by making a hole with a paper piercer?
Erin--a paper piercer is a tool used by scrapbookers and paper crafters. It's a super sharp pointed tool to "pierce" paper. Scrabble tile wood is so soft it can be "pierced" as well. Here's an example of one: http://www.amazon.com/Making-Memories-Deluxe-Paper-Piercer/dp/B000MAPKWG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312565628&sr=8-1
oh I see, thank you!
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