Scrabble Tile Charms

There are some hardcore Scrabble players in my family. My Mom knows all the two letter words and every ‘Q’ word that does not require a ‘U’. She plays weekly with some family members and their games get pretty intense. Needless to say, it’s not always fun playing with her as I usually get brutally beaten (I’ve found that drinking before or during the game reduces the embarrassment).  During her last visit to my house, she informed me that my Scrabble game was missing a few letters (oh that pesky ‘Z’) and she kindly gave me one of her spare games.  So now I have an extra board and a bunch of tiles. Damn.

But you know what? There are a ton of super awesome projects with scrabble tiles. Here’s my take on Scrabble tile charms.  Ready? Let’s do it. 

Here’s what you’ll need:

Scrabble Tiles, obviously

Modge Podge

Modge Podge Dimentional Magic

*Found with the Modge Podge in the craft Store

 ‘thumbnail’ sheet from picture prints

(that sheet of paper you get when you get prints, has a preview of all the pictures)

Other Ideas…..

Scrap fabric

Scrap book paper

Rhinestones, glitter, whatever

Magnets

Wire

Clever husband to drill holes through your tiles

Cut to size.

Use the Modge Podge to glue the picture to the smooth side of the tile.

Paint a thin layer over the picture too.

Allow to dry

(At least until it’s no longer tacky to the touch)

Whip out the Dimensional Magic.

Carefully put a coating over the picture.

*Be sure to squeeze a little out on a scrap piece of paper first.

Bubbles suck and they are a pain to get rid of.

When you’re done, put the tiles somewhere out of reach of curious cats, husbands and toddlers,

and allow to dry completely

(Instructions on bottle recommend 3 hours, I’m paranoid and left mine overnight)

That’s it! You can do whatever you want with your tiles, I made magnets and pendants for jewelry.

I recommend that you glue the magnets or drill your holes before you start the Modge Podgeing.

Also, if you’re making pendants for jewelry, put your hardware through the hole beforehand or risk sealing the hole.

Pretty neat huh? I really like the look the Dimensional Magic gave the charms.

A  great gift for a Scrabbleholic Mom, no?