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Scrabble Tile Art

August 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment

A while back, I found an adorable oval frame at the flea market for $5. I probably could have talked the lady down, but I’m a horrible negotiator, so I just paid it. Anywhoo, it didn’t have any glass and had a sad wire on the back for hanging (with only one side actually attached to the frame). I’ve held onto it for a while, and recently came across some artwork that sparked an idea in my head.

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I decided to create some “Home Sweet Home” art for my gallery wall in the living room using Scrabble tiles. I knew this would be easy because the very same flea market where I purchased the frame always has a vendor who sells little odds and ends, one of which is Scrabble tiles. So on my next trip, I picked them up for crazy-cheap (20 for $1).

Here’s how I made the artwork:

1. I started by cutting a piece of cardboard to use as the backing for my frame. This was basically a trial and error process; first I traced the front side of the frame onto the cardboard, then I gradually trimmed it down until it fit the backing. I could have done it a more accurate way I’m sure, but I was impatient.

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2. Next, I cut my fabric that I planned on covering the cardboard with, adding an inch around the edges so I could fold it over the cardboard and glue in place. I chose a pretty dusty blue damask print that has a little bit of an antique feel.

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3. Then I glued my fabric to the cardboard backing.

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4. I followed that up with glueing my Scrabble tiles in place. I didn’t want them to be linear; both because I liked the skewed look and because it would be easier to glue them on if I wasn’t trying to get them in the perfect spot (again, I tend to be a bit impatient).

5. Finally I put my artwork inside the frame and secured the cardboard backing with small nails hammered into the frame (similar to what I did here). I also nailed a real picture hanger on the back and got rid of that silly wire.

home sweet home art, scrabble tile art, DIY art
 
home sweet home art, scrabble tile art, DIY art

Now all I have to do is paint my frame black. I like it the way it is, but it doesn’t really fit my décor. Either way, I love the final outcome and how simple and cheap it was to create.

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This climbing wall took half a day and cost under This climbing wall took half a day and cost under $100!

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