25 Fun Projects Using Scrabble Pieces
Updated on August 12, 2015
Coasters, art, jewelry and more, there are so many nifty things to create with some Scrabble pieces you have floating around the house. If you’ve got an old game with missing pieces, instead of throwing it all away, use the extra letters to get crafty. Here are 25 fun DIYs using those scrabble tabs!
1. Name Frame
Create a scrabble design using family names. Every home will have a unique look and it would be perfect for dining room, living room or hallway collages. {found on Morning Creativity}
2. Adjustable Rings
Funky and fun, these work great as personalized little gifts and fun projects for the kids to try out. {found on Pretty Quirky Pants}
3. Coasters
This is probably the most probably of the bunch, add some fun flavor to the living room with some easy-to-make scrabble coasters! {found on I Love To Create}
4. Chain Necklace
You can use those tiles as charms too in the creation of your very own necklace. Inspiration words, names, places and more can be dangled from your neck! {found on Jewels of Sayuri}
5. Initial Cufflinks
Here’s a creative way to upcycle scrabble tiles instead of throwing them out. Groomsmen or board game fanatics could dawn these during a special event. {found on Hello Wonderful}
6. Fridge Magnets
Attach some magnets to the back of some tiles and have an ongoing scrabble game on your fridge! You don’t even have to keep score, just have fun! {found on Crafts by Amanda}
7. Keychains
Personalized everyone’s keys and never mix them up again with an initial (or an entire name!) attached! You could even paint them if you wanted to add some color. {found on Shades of Tangerine}
8. Wall Art
If you’re feeling bold, try using some magnetic paint on your walls and creating magnets out of your scrabble pieces. Then, you can create something funky like this on the walls! {found on A Subtle Revelry}
9. Christmas Ornament
This may be one of the more obvious DIYs but we love it all the same. Family names, Christmas songs and more … there are so many different ways to create these ornaments. {found on Mom 4 Real}
10. Baby Shadowbox
This is such a great gift for new mom’s and dad’s. Shadowboxes or frames with baby’s special details inside, using the tiles to display his/her name! {found on EmmaBee}
11. Teacher Clothespins
Anyone could use some to hang photos, but these in particular are meant for a teacher and her classroom. Show off artwork, A+ papers and more! {found on Pen & Paint}
12. Push Pins
Cover the boring push pins you have in your home office or craft room with some of your leftover Scrabble tiles. It’ll add extra charm in an unsuspecting place and it’s so easy to do! {found on Photojojo}
13. Glass Charms
During dinner parties or holiday get-together’s, it’s hard keeping everyone’s drinks from getting lost in the mix. Use some scrabble tiles as wine glass charms! {found on Living Like the Kings}
14. Napkin Rings
Napkin rings can be adorned with them too! Who knew this simple idea could create such an adorable new piece of tableware? {found on Brit+Co}
15. Language Art
Say hello in all different languages. This is such great mantle or home office desk piece, and so easy to duplicate too. {found on Alvorada}
16. Scrabble Frame
Adorn a frame you already have with a bit of jazz that you can add in about 5 minutes. Names, occasions and more can be used for this idea. {found on Adventures in Decorating}
17. Cake Topper
Bring the fun to a wedding, birthday party, show or any other special occasion where a cake could use a topper! {found on the knot}
18. Mirror Frame
If you have the time, then this is the DIY you need to try. We’re in love with this intricate piece of home decor, aren’t you? {found on Home Bunch}
19. Candle Filler
This idea takes about … 3 seconds to finish. Dump some extra tiles inside the votive holder or vase, and you’re done! {found on Lia Griffith}
20. Tile Flooring
We fell in love with this idea instantly. It’s so unique and so obvious that it’s an ingenious piece of inspiration. Scrabble floors may take a bit of time but could be totally worth it. {found on Houzz}
21. Bracelet
You can even make a fun bracelet for your jewelry collection. Add color, sparkle or funky beads to the mix as well. {found on Frugal Living}
22. Card Holder
This is a sure way to make your business cards pop! Grab the glue and get started on this little number. {found on Etsy}
23. DIY Dry Erase Board
We all know a picture frame and glass cover can also be used as a dry erase board, but with the addition of some scrabble tiles it gets so much more adorable. {found on Celebrating the Moment}
24. Wreath Addition
Use scrabble pieces as simple embellishments for things like wreaths! Make them seasonal or usable all year round. {found on Lucky in Love Designs}
25. Garden Markers
Even your garden can get a makeover from some simple DIYs. These are not only helpful but adorable and easy-to-make too! {found on eHow}