Saturday, May 28, 2011

Playing with Scrabble Tiles

Anyone up for a Scrabble tile necklace? I sure was as soon as I saw them on Etsy...so of course, it became one of my projects ;) Thanks to some recently purchased vintage Scrabble games, I now have loads of tiles to play with.


I played around with drilling in different locations on the tile - through the front, and down from the top. Drilling from the top broke both my A tiles:


but worked on the M and E. I used the smallest drill in the drill set, and when drilling from the top, it drilled through the tile in a slanted direction. Oh well. Practice might make it easier.

A head pin was threaded through the top drilled tiles, and a large jump ring was used on the front drilled tiles.



Cord is simple and easy to work with and looks great with the tiles. A pearl dangle was added to the E, a crystal was added to another. Any little charm would be so cute with this! Bend a connector in the head pin, thread the cord through and add the ends. Easy!


Love simple, easy, yet meaningful jewelry. I can see making more of these...until the tiles run out :) Here are a bunch I made for the girls in the neighborhood - I love giving little gifts like these.



Each one got a different little charm on it for a unique look. These were a hit! I even made one for myself on a silver chain just because :)

Linking this to these parties to show off:

FunkyJunkInteriors SNS #83
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Somewhat Simple Strut Your Stuff
It's a HodgePodge Life Friday
Tater Tots and Jello Weekly Wrap Up
Debbie Doos Newbie Party
Homemaker on a Dime 



11 comments:

  1. Hi Jill, well I think you are well on your way to creating your wishes or writing and art because this is sheer simple inspiration! And so FUNKY -- I love the new looks of necklaces like these with the charms dangling by one or more, worn in pairs or twos or threes -- but the scrabble piece is your mark -- you could really make a bundle with these -- just my thoughts and thanks for inspiring -- Blessings Terri www.morningdewdrops.typepad.com -- I've always wanted to write too!

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  2. Wow, these are absolutely charming! Love this idea ~ so cute to put several together for words too~ Thanks for sharing at FNF~ have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  3. How fun!!! I love scrabble tile pendants :)

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  4. Fun and sweet! Off to dig up my scrabble letters..oh, wait, I need a little drill thingy!
    deb

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  5. I love how this turned out :) Linking this up at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop made our party better and special. Thank you.

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  6. Hi Jill, so thrilled to see your Scrabble jewelry. It's one of my favorite games...I might be addicted to it. Hope you visit my blog soon. Thanks!
    Helen of Helen's Decor

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  7. These are awesome! Thanks for sharing them with us. I found you on Homemaker on a Dime and am now a new follower.

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  8. I can see my granddaughter making these. Awesome.

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  9. This is a super idea Jill! Thanks for sharing with the newbie party. Have a great day.

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  10. So cute! I love using scrabble tiles in making jewelry! I would love if you would link up tomorrow at "It's a Party"!
    www.acreativeprincess.blogspot.com

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  11. Love scrabble necklaces and with the added charm they are sweet! A new follower.

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