Let’s get a little crafty, shall we? I love all things wordy – including Scrabble. One of the things I keep my eye(s) out for when thrifting are old Scrabble games. The tiles just make me happy. I have scads of them, but they kinda just sit around waiting for a cute little project. So why not make them into magnets? You’ll need the tiles, promotional magnets (we all have those, right?), spray adhesive and some scissors.
Just trim the magnet to pieces slightly smaller than the tile, spray them with adhesive, place them on the magnety bits, then you’re done – yay!
Although it they won’t hold 987 pieces of paper, a small note holds just fine. And, what a cute way to leave a note for your loved ones, huh?
P.S. What do ya think of the new look? Love it? Hate it? Meh? Do tell!
EvA. . . says
October 25, 2011 at 2:27 pmVery cook idea! I love it;) started following your blog not too long ago and I totally love it!!! Thanks for sharing all your neat ideas! As far as your new look, I like it too! Feels warm and inviting 😉 have a blessed day!
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
October 25, 2011 at 2:46 pmFun idea, Gina! And I’m loving the new look.
Jen @ Creating with the J's says
October 25, 2011 at 2:49 pmFUN! I have been on the lookout for scrabble games or even upwords, and can’t seem to get my hands on even one. Not much treasure hunting will take place during the winter months here in PA, but when nice weather and yard sales, etc return on the Scrabble search I will be again. I want to make coasters with the tiles!
Thanks for sharing!
Backwoods Cottage Pam says
October 25, 2011 at 2:52 pmI do love the new look but I frequently use the HOME button when I get looking around a blog. You don’t have one yet, I was all over looking at different projects in your blog the other day then could not find an easy way to get back to the most current page. I know, there is probably a way I did not find and it is all me but normally I just click HOME and it does the trick. I love SCRABBLE and the magnets are great. I will have to keep my eyes out for some tiles.
Laura says
October 25, 2011 at 2:54 pmCute! We all have tiles laying around, though, I can’t imagine what words I’d be able to make out of them.. would be funny to attempt!
lucy says
October 25, 2011 at 3:04 pmnow that is a fast, super simple, super cute idea! ( and the new look is great, fresh and updated!)
Kim@Seasons of My Heart says
October 25, 2011 at 3:08 pmWhat a FUN…easy…idea.
Thanks for sharing.
Kim~
Tina says
October 25, 2011 at 3:32 pmThe magnets are cute. Such a good idea. Folks around here are making initial necklaces and bracelets out of them for the young girls. I’m going to have to keep my eye out for the games at yard sales and Goodwill for sure now!
Maya @ Completely Coastal says
October 25, 2011 at 4:01 pmI remember throwing those promo magnets away. Won’t anymore!! This is super sweet.
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
October 25, 2011 at 4:56 pmI love this idea…a much cooler spin on the magnetic poetry idea. Cool for a gift! I LOVE the new look, Gina. 🙂
Sarah says
October 25, 2011 at 6:33 pmThat’s adorable!
beachcomber says
October 25, 2011 at 8:28 pmthis is a great idea!!
x
Painted Furniture says
October 25, 2011 at 10:23 pmLove the new color scheme. Your idea is soooo easy it leaves all of us saying, “why didn’t I think of that?”
joanne says
October 25, 2011 at 10:46 pmnew color scheme is very soft and easy on the eyes…
thanks for sharing your great ideas !
Maureen says
October 25, 2011 at 10:56 pmSo simple but so fun! I love it!!! 🙂
Jenny @ Simcoe Street says
October 26, 2011 at 12:02 amThese are super cute!
Jenny
http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
NanaDiana says
October 26, 2011 at 1:51 amCute idea with the Scrabble tiles, Gina. I really love the look of your blog. I think it is cleaner/fresher looking. I think the only thing missing is a way to get back to the main daily blog if you click onto another post you have here that I want to look at. Does that make ANY sense what I just said? lol I know what I mean…just don’t know if YOU know what I mean!
Hope your night is wonderful-xo Diana
becauseithinkican says
October 26, 2011 at 3:24 amCute AND Simple. LOVE it! Thanks!
Leanne @ Because (I Think) I Can
lakritzundschokolade says
October 26, 2011 at 7:25 amHaha, what a wonderful idea, I just love it! Thank you so much!!!
lakritzundschokolade says
October 26, 2011 at 7:26 amWhat a wonderful idea, I just love it! Thank you so much!!!
lakritzundschokolade says
October 26, 2011 at 7:34 amArgh. Sorry for the double comment, some thingy made things and Firefox shut down…
Michelle @ Michelle Lee Interiors says
October 26, 2011 at 1:59 pmLove the new look! And great DIY…I always end up throwing those magnets away, haha!
michelleleeinteriors.blogspot.com
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says
October 27, 2011 at 1:08 pmI love the new hanging signs on chains.. wish I had them!
I find your blog heading, where it says “The Shabby Creek Cottage” is overshadowed by the top ad. There was a colourful ad there when I opened your blog and it ran into your heading. I know you are trying to keep a clean look, but maybe a box or some dividing line or lines around your blog name? Just my opinion.