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Scrabble Christmas Ornaments

Scrabble Ornaments 1 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

(this post contains affiliate links)

To make the Scrabble ornaments, you’ll need…

  • Scrabble Tiles
  • Ribbon
  • Hot Glue Gun + Glue Sticks
  • Lighter
  • Scissors

Scrabble Ornaments 2 Start with the ribbon still on the spool & just melt the end to keep it from fraying.

Scrabble ornaments 3 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.

Scrabble Ornaments 4 Hot glue the ribbon down, so it’s double thick. It works much better than just one layer.

Scrabble Ornaments 6 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.)

Scrabble ornaments 7Use 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.

scrabble ornaments 8 Then hot glue the ribbon down to have space for the remaining letter, plus a loop for hanging.

scrabble ornaments 9 Don’t forget the loop!

scrabble ornaments 10 Once the ribbon is hot glued down, then hot glue the tile on top like the others.

scrabble ornaments 11 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!

scrabble ornament 12 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.

scrabble-ornamentsI’m dreaming of a word tree… wonder if Mr. SCC will mind?

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Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Kristen says

    October 27, 2011 at 1:55 am

    I LOVE those ornaments! I’m going to have to try this How cute!
    Kristen @ My Covered Bridge

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  2. ReFresh ReStyle says

    October 27, 2011 at 2:09 am

    The ornaments look great, I’m sure he won’t mind! Thanks for hosting,
    Debbie

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  3. Jennifer L. Griffin says

    October 27, 2011 at 2:17 am

    Yet 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!

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    • Cynthia says

      December 16, 2016 at 8:53 am

      You 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

      Reply
  4. Kim @ Sand and Sisal says

    October 27, 2011 at 2:18 am

    What a cute idea! Thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  5. Kerry Rossow says

    October 27, 2011 at 2:33 am

    You are so creative! I love the idea of a letter tree!
    Thank you for hosting!
    Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com

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  6. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    October 27, 2011 at 2:47 am

    Great idea for ornaments. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  7. Kelli @ The Turquoise Piano says

    October 27, 2011 at 2:50 am

    The ornaments are so cute! Thanks for hosting the party!

    Reply
  8. MessyMissy says

    October 27, 2011 at 3:15 am

    Thanks so much for the party!! Love the new look!!

    Reply
  9. The Corson Cottage says

    October 27, 2011 at 3:41 am

    What 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

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  10. GirlRural.com says

    October 27, 2011 at 4:03 am

    I’m TOTALLY having a scrabble tree. I already have my regular tree and a teacup tree so this is perfect for our study!

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  11. poindextr says

    October 27, 2011 at 4:20 am

    hi 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

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  12. Desiree @ The 36th Avenue says

    October 27, 2011 at 6:43 am

    Gina,

    Thank for the PARTY!

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  13. Mom4Real says

    October 27, 2011 at 10:34 am

    I 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

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  14. Erin of Salvaged Whimsy says

    October 27, 2011 at 10:35 am

    Your ornaments are so cute! Thanks for hosting again.

    Reply
  15. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says

    October 27, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Love them… thank you for hosting!

    Reply
  16. How to Nest for Less says

    October 27, 2011 at 11:45 am

    Cute idea!! Love those 🙂

    Reply
  17. Andrea @Oasis Accents says

    October 27, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    Hi 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 =)

    Reply
  18. click clack gorilla says

    October 27, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    Nice 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!

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  19. Shoregirl says

    October 27, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    What cute scrabble tile creations! Thanks for hosting again this week — I’m off to explore all the fun link-ups!

    Reply
  20. Curtains In My Tree says

    October 27, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    I just love scrabble letters on anything and what a good idea for a word tree

    thanks for the linky party today

    Reply
  21. janet says

    October 27, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Hello Gina,

    Another great link party!!!

    Ok…I’m grabbing a cup of coffee and going in!!!!!

    Janet xox
    http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  22. Liz @ Here's to Handy Andy says

    October 27, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I love these ornaments! So cute! This is my first time linking up – thanks for hosting!

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  23. Scribbler says

    October 27, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    As 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!

    Reply
  24. michele says

    October 27, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    omg 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

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  25. Lesley says

    October 27, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    Love the new look! Used the new image for my backlink button!! Fun!

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  26. Theresa says

    October 27, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    love this idea! Thanks for the party Gina! t. xoxoox

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  27. Kahli says

    October 27, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    Love this idea and love the new look you are sporting! Thanks for hosting 🙂

    Reply
  28. Ellie says

    October 27, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    You are so creative! I would have never thought of that. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  29. Jessica @ Nuchey's Mommy says

    October 28, 2011 at 2:02 am

    Hi, so many great links to check out!! wow! This is my first time here linking up 🙂 Thanks for the party!

    Reply
  30. June@I will craft says

    October 28, 2011 at 3:01 am

    Love your idea. I have lots of letter and think I might just have to make something like your ornaments.

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  31. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says

    October 28, 2011 at 4:04 am

    Thanks for hosting! LOVE your scrabble ornaments!

    Reply
  32. Cindy R says

    November 26, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    You 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!

    Reply
  33. Marcia says

    November 27, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Again…Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! love*love*love*

    Much Gratitude!

    Reply
  34. Brittny says

    September 5, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    Hi! What was the size/ width of the ribbon you used? Thanks! Its a very cute idea!

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    • Gina Luker says

      September 6, 2017 at 10:23 am

      Thanks Brittny, I used 3 inch but you can use whatever you want, have fun making it!

      Reply
  35. Kathi Carlozzi says

    October 13, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    I 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.

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      October 16, 2020 at 8:55 am

      I 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 🙂

      Reply
  36. arshpreet singh says

    February 11, 2021 at 2:40 am

    Hi! What was the size/ width of the ribbon you used? Thanks! Its a very cute idea!

    Reply

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