With the combination of a Scrabble kick plus cooler weather landing upon the south this week, my mood has turned from Halloween to Christmas in the blink of an eye. Maybe it’s because our open house at Peacock Lane is November 5th, or maybe because I started on Halloween way back when it was still 100 degrees outside. No matter, we’re gonna start Christmas, m’kay? After making Scrabble Magnets, I wanted to use them in different ways, so ornaments came to mind.
How to make Scrabble Ornaments
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To make the Scrabble ornaments, you’ll need…
- Scrabble Tiles
- Ribbon
- Hot Glue Gun + Glue Sticks
- Lighter
- Scissors
Start with the ribbon still on the spool & just melt the end to keep it from fraying.
Next lay out your word long ways, and fold up your ribbon until it comes to the 2nd from the top. You don’t want to go all the way up, just kinda eyeball it.
Hot glue the ribbon down, so it’s double thick. It works much better than just one layer.
Run a strip of hot glue up the doubled ribbon. Put the last letter down and slide it close to the bottom (maybe 1/4-1/2 inch from the end of ribbon. Take the next letter and place it a little above the bottom letter, then smush & slide it so that a dab of hot glue oozed the two together. Do the same for all the letters except the very first one (because the first letter of the word is the last letter you’ll place.)
Use the tile as a measurement device, then cut the ribbon and treat it with the lighter again. Cut it long enough so you can double it, put the tile on top PLUS have a 1/2 inch loop for hanging.
Then hot glue the ribbon down to have space for the remaining letter, plus a loop for hanging.
Don’t forget the loop!
Once the ribbon is hot glued down, then hot glue the tile on top like the others.
Scrape off any hot glue oozes with your fingernail once they’re cool. Please, please for the love of 1st degree burns – WAIT until it’s cool!
Ta da! You’re done 🙂 It takes longer to read this post than to make them, there’s a lot of steps, but it goes very quickly.
I’m dreaming of a word tree… wonder if Mr. SCC will mind?
If you like these Scrabble Ornaments, you might also like…
Let it Snow Scrabble Ornaments – a different version that’s simply adorable!
Kristen says
October 27, 2011 at 1:55 amI LOVE those ornaments! I’m going to have to try this How cute!
Kristen @ My Covered Bridge
ReFresh ReStyle says
October 27, 2011 at 2:09 amThe ornaments look great, I’m sure he won’t mind! Thanks for hosting,
Debbie
Jennifer L. Griffin says
October 27, 2011 at 2:17 amYet another use for Scrabble letters…I think this one is my favorite! I’d love to make some. Now if I can just find some games at a garage sale or thrift store. Tough to do!
Cynthia says
December 16, 2016 at 8:53 amYou can find scrabble tiles on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/200-Scrabble-Tiles-Complete-Pendants/dp/B00BTI4FS0/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1481900005&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=scrabble+tiles&psc=1&smid=A1P7BVWXIYAK0P
Kim @ Sand and Sisal says
October 27, 2011 at 2:18 amWhat a cute idea! Thanks so much for hosting!
Kerry Rossow says
October 27, 2011 at 2:33 amYou are so creative! I love the idea of a letter tree!
Thank you for hosting!
Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com
Rosemary@villabarnes says
October 27, 2011 at 2:47 amGreat idea for ornaments. Thanks for hosting.
Kelli @ The Turquoise Piano says
October 27, 2011 at 2:50 amThe ornaments are so cute! Thanks for hosting the party!
MessyMissy says
October 27, 2011 at 3:15 amThanks so much for the party!! Love the new look!!
The Corson Cottage says
October 27, 2011 at 3:41 amWhat a cute and simple ornament idea! I really love the fresh, simple new look of your blog Gina! Looks great! Thanks for hosting. Also – I joined as a follower…I’ve been visiting weekly for a few months now I can’t believe I hadn’t joined yet, oops! Carrie
GirlRural.com says
October 27, 2011 at 4:03 amI’m TOTALLY having a scrabble tree. I already have my regular tree and a teacup tree so this is perfect for our study!
poindextr says
October 27, 2011 at 4:20 amhi Gina ~ cute cute way to mix it up on the Christmas tree with game tiles – love that! I’m so going to be on the lookout for a scrabble game at my local second hand shops. Thank you for hostessing tonight – I’m so happy to be joining in the fun! diane
Desiree @ The 36th Avenue says
October 27, 2011 at 6:43 amGina,
Thank for the PARTY!
Mom4Real says
October 27, 2011 at 10:34 amI love the scrabble ornaments! Now I have something to do with all of the left over pieces to an old scrabble game! Thanks for having me…I so enjoy your website, and keep your button on the side of my blog!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
Erin of Salvaged Whimsy says
October 27, 2011 at 10:35 amYour ornaments are so cute! Thanks for hosting again.
Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says
October 27, 2011 at 11:00 amLove them… thank you for hosting!
How to Nest for Less says
October 27, 2011 at 11:45 amCute idea!! Love those 🙂
Andrea @Oasis Accents says
October 27, 2011 at 12:01 pmHi Gina! You must have a magnet drawing those Scrabble letters to you. I look everywhere and can’t find them =( Love the ornaments! (and the magnets) Thanks for hosting =)
click clack gorilla says
October 27, 2011 at 12:19 pmNice link party. It’s my first time here, so I decided to share the story of my $1000 home. It was a gift and the rest I managed with borrowed tools, scavenged materials, and a very tight budget! http://www.clickclackgorilla.com/2010/12/01/were-not-in-russelsheim-anymore-toto/
Cheers!
Shoregirl says
October 27, 2011 at 1:06 pmWhat cute scrabble tile creations! Thanks for hosting again this week — I’m off to explore all the fun link-ups!
Curtains In My Tree says
October 27, 2011 at 1:21 pmI just love scrabble letters on anything and what a good idea for a word tree
thanks for the linky party today
janet says
October 27, 2011 at 1:25 pmHello Gina,
Another great link party!!!
Ok…I’m grabbing a cup of coffee and going in!!!!!
Janet xox
http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/
Liz @ Here's to Handy Andy says
October 27, 2011 at 2:38 pmI love these ornaments! So cute! This is my first time linking up – thanks for hosting!
Scribbler says
October 27, 2011 at 3:41 pmAs a Scrabble lover myself, I was quite taken with your ornament idea. I would love to try this if I can find an old set somewhere– don’t want to use the good one!
michele says
October 27, 2011 at 3:47 pmomg so much inspiration here, i am simply drowning it! thanks so much for this party.
and just a reminder it would be an honor to have you pay a visit to my blog and check out my shabby chic giveaway.
http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2011/10/rachel-ashwell-on-creating-authentic.html
warmly.
michele
Lesley says
October 27, 2011 at 4:49 pmLove the new look! Used the new image for my backlink button!! Fun!
Theresa says
October 27, 2011 at 5:20 pmlove this idea! Thanks for the party Gina! t. xoxoox
Kahli says
October 27, 2011 at 7:15 pmLove this idea and love the new look you are sporting! Thanks for hosting 🙂
Ellie says
October 27, 2011 at 9:27 pmYou are so creative! I would have never thought of that. Thanks for hosting!
Jessica @ Nuchey's Mommy says
October 28, 2011 at 2:02 amHi, so many great links to check out!! wow! This is my first time here linking up 🙂 Thanks for the party!
June@I will craft says
October 28, 2011 at 3:01 amLove your idea. I have lots of letter and think I might just have to make something like your ornaments.
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says
October 28, 2011 at 4:04 amThanks for hosting! LOVE your scrabble ornaments!
Cindy R says
November 26, 2013 at 8:09 pmYou are simply a genius! I’ve seen these glued to the wooden trays that come in the scrabble game, but didn’t want to have to cut them up. This is so much simpler, and you can change the color of the ribbon. Brilliant!
Marcia says
November 27, 2013 at 1:46 pmAgain…Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! love*love*love*
Much Gratitude!
Brittny says
September 5, 2017 at 12:40 pmHi! What was the size/ width of the ribbon you used? Thanks! Its a very cute idea!
Gina Luker says
September 6, 2017 at 10:23 amThanks Brittny, I used 3 inch but you can use whatever you want, have fun making it!
Kathi Carlozzi says
October 13, 2020 at 12:56 pmI was wondering if you know how to make these?
https://i.etsystatic.com/8612059/r/il/910101/887773890/il_1588xN.887773890_lqut.jpg
I.e. what do you put them on and what is the curled wire?
Thanks.
Gina Luker says
October 16, 2020 at 8:55 amI have only made them the way I showed in this post so am not sure how they did it. You can go on Pinterest or Youtube and search Scrabble ornaments and I am sure you can find tons! Good luck 🙂