I made these big DIY holiday Scrabble Tiles for this months Power Tool Challenge Team event. You guessed it, this months theme is holiday. How could you not smile with something as cute as the word Merry in large Scrabble tiles?
Right?
Let me share with you a little secret.
Scrabble is one of my favorite board games. It has been for years.
but we don’t play Scrabble.
Ever 🙁
I loved Scrabble so much that I even kept one on the boat. But DH won’t play Scrabble with me anymore. The crazy thing is I live with spell check on the computer, mistyping words left and right, I call out to him a lot to spell words for me. (that part of my brain just doesn’t engage well) But, when it comes to scrabble, there must be a different part of my brain that does engage because I kick his you know what every time we play.
Now, he won’t play anymore. So when he walked by and saw my DIY Scrabble tile letters, I had to laugh because he thought I was making a whole big game!
tsk…men..
Here’s my supply list to make large DIY Holiday Scrabble Tiles. I use affiliate links to help you find the supplies I used.
Wood
5 – 3″ x 1″ wood @ 2 1/2 ” long This will give 5 square tiles. ( a 1×3 piece of wood is really closer to 3/4 wide and 2 1/2 tall).
2 – 1/4″ x 1″ @ 13″ long
1 – 1″ x 1″ @ 13″ long
Supplies & Tools – I used all the tools on the list but you could make this project with just a jigsaw, wood glue and sandpaper
sliding compound miter saw This is the one I use.
tape measure
pencil
vinyl letters – I used my Silhouette to make them
Start by cutting all the pieces. Be sure to cut on the outside of the cut line you drew. Measure the next section or tile after each cut.
Sand all the edges with the palm sander. The only reason I have blue wood is this was all from my scrap pile and I had this left over from something. I LOVE my scrap pile:)
Use wood glue and 3/4″ brad nails and attach the sides of the scrabble tile holder like the picture below. Fill in any nail holes with wood filler. Paint the base with white paint. Give it one good coat of clear wax when the paint is dry.
Prepare the vinyl Scrabble letters & numbers.
Apply two coats of clear wax on the bare Scrabble wood tiles. Wait at least 3 hours before applying the second coat. Buff with a clean soft rag. Apply the vinyl letters and numbers.
How fun is this?
The wood letter tiles look and feel just like the real ones, only a lot bigger. My Merry DIY Holiday Scrabble Tiles set is 13″ long and almost 3 1/2 ” tall.
To make things a bit more interesting and challenging the projects this month need to fit in a small box. We drew names and are mailing our projects to a team member. The fun part is, no one knows who is sending who their project!
Speaking of presents…
Maybe I should put one of the large DIY Scrabble Tiles in DH’s stocking this Christmas.
What do you think?
OK… are you ready for more super power tool gift ideas?
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Some of my other favorite holiday posts athat you may enjoy too
Extra Large Outdoor DIY Tree Ornaments
How To Decorate Your Christmas Tree Like A Pro
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Ashley says
I love this! This is going on my project to-do list
Wendi says
Thanks so much Ashley:) They came out so darn cute I want to make a whole bunch more! Share a picture on my H2OBungalow Facebook page of your finished project!
Jenny @ Refresh Living says
This is such a great idea! I look forward to seeing your power tool challenge projects every month, and this one was fabulous, just like all the rest. 🙂
Wendi says
Hi Jenny:) These were so much fun to make! I wished I’d cut a bunch more tiles for other fun words and sayings. Thanks so much for your visit!
gail says
I’m a scrabble nut too Wendi! I love playing, but don’t have much time, so these days I play Words with Friends mostly.
I love your MERRY scrabble tiles. sooo cute!
gail
Wendi says
Hi Gail… Words with friends may be a great alternative since no one here will play Scrabble with me! I’m loving the holiday word tiles too and am thinking of making more with other fun words:) Thanks so much for your vist!
DancingMooney says
Oh my gosh, I love this!!! At first glance I thought maybe you stencil painted the letters… genius to use vinyl stickers! And, I can’t spell either. Thank goodness for spell check. 😉
Happy Weekend!!
Wendi says
Hi Janell… vinyl was the easy way to do this project. How funny, I’m so happy to have company in the can’t spell section! Have a good weekend too:)
Patty says
A wonderful idea, you are so creative and talented. I love scrabble, but my hubs refuses to play with me, such a sore loser.
Wendi says
Thanks Patty! That’s such a shame! I completely understand. Now we play Yatzee which is still fun, but Scrabble is the best! Have a fun weekend!
Pam says
What a super cute idea. We are all scrabble players in this family and extended, so this would be perfect.
Pam
Wendi says
Lucky you Pam! A whole family of Scrabble players. I can imaging how fun your family get togethers are. This would make a fun gift for someone spelling out a name or phrase:) Thanks so much for your visit!
Christy says
These are awesome, Wendi!! I love scrabble too, but we never play either!
Wendi says
Thanks Christy! I like this project. I made an extra one for my shop but I’m thinking about keeping it!
Amy says
Your scrabble blocks are so cute Wendi! I love that you even made the tray…so fun.
Wendi says
Hi Amy… This was so simple. The challenge of having to ship it was definately a constraint. I’m loving it came from the scrap wood pile! I keep chipping away at it, eventually it will be small:)
Paula@SweetPea says
This is such a cute project and great for Christmas decor.
Wendi says
Thanks Paula! It is fun for Christmas and wasn’t too hard to make either:)
Marie at The Interior Frugalista says
They do look just like a large version of the real Scrabble tiles! Love the holder you made for them too. Yes, you definitely should slip one of these in DH’s stocking – way better than a lump of coal!
Wendi says
Ha! Sometimes I’d like to give him a lump of coal, but you’re right this would be way better!
Cher @ Designs by Studio C says
The scrabble tiles are adorable! I love the stand – that is genius! Awesome job!
Wendi says
Hi Cher… I had fun with this project. I like them on a stand and it took some playing around until I found a way to make the stand look good:)
DeDe@DesignedDecor says
They are great! I love that you made your own holder for them too! What fun! They would look great on my floating display shelves!
Wendi says
Hi DeDe. Thanks, I really enjoyed this project. I think the holder completes the project. I made an extra set and I’m still trying to figure out if I should sell it or keep it!