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christmas, diy, guest tutorials, HAPPY Holidays, holiday, tutorial · November 12, 2013

Happy Holidays: Distressed Scrabble Tile Decorations

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Hi Everyone! It’s SUCH an honor to be here at Tatertots and Jello sharing a craft for the upcoming holiday season. I don’t know what it is but I am just itching to bring out the Christmas décor this year!

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I’m Taryn from Design, Dining and Diapers, a place where I share DIY projects and tutorials, seasonal crafts and easy recipes.

Today, I’m going to show you how to make these Distressed Scrabble Tile Decorations for your holiday décor this year. And in reality, they could probably work year round as well, making them a great gift.

Easy tutorial on ow to make these DIY Scrabble Tile Decorations via @tarynatddd

You can personalize them by choosing different words related to the holidays or something meaningful.

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DIY Scrabble TIle Decor- great for the holidays or year round! Via @tarynatddd

Supplies:

– (3) 5 1/2″ Square Blocks

– 120 Grit Sand Paper

– Minwax Early American Stain

– 4″ Vinyl Letters and 3/4″ Numbers

– White Paint

– Satin Wood Sealer

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I am the type of person that saves all of my wood scraps from various projects and this is one of the many times when I am glad that I do! For this project, I used left over wood from our Garden Slat Wall , cut them into 5 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ pieces and then sanded down the edges.

If you don’t want to cut your own pieces you can buy ready made blocks at your craft store.

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Next, I gave them one coat of Miniwax Early American Stain. I always prefer to apply my stains with a soft cloth but you could also use a foam brush or roller.

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Using my Silhouette, I created my vinyl letters and numbers in Arial font. If you don’t have access to a machine, you can just as easily purchase 4″ vinyl letters and 3/4″ numbers at a craft store.

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Using transfer paper to apply the vinyl to the blocks makes the job that much easier!

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At this point, if you like what you see you could easily stop here. The stain with the black letters give them a real vintage look. But I decided to take them a step further for a different look.

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I am a really big fan of tone on tone and decided to make these blocks another victim of my obsession. I covered the blocks in a coat of white paint and let them dry. The trick to painting over vinyl is to apply a really thin layer of paint so it doesn’t bleed underneath.

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Then, using a sheet of 120 grit sand paper, I gently distressed the blocks and the edges. And to finish them off I gave them a coat of satin polyurethic sealer.

DIY Christmas Decor - Distressed JOY Scrabble Tiles via @tarynatddd

A really simple project that can make a fun piece of décor or a great gift for the holidays.

And a huge thanks to Jen for having me over today!

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Thanks Taryn! I just love those tiles, don’t you? The possibilities really are endless. You could even do a different word on the opposite side to use it for two different holidays! Hop on over to Design, Dining, and Diapers for more great crafts and tutorials!

Here are a few of my other favorite projects of Taryn’s:

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This Modern Bird Inspired Nursery she put together is so adorable, bright, and fun.

The color combination she used, mixed with the white is just beautiful!

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These Tissue Paper Pumpkins would be such a unique addition to your Thanksgiving table this year!!

I love the rustic leaves mixed with the delicate white tissue paper.

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  This 3D Noel sign is so simple to make, but will add such beautiful color to your Christmas decor!

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    December 22, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    I love this idea! I am thinking about trying to makes these with my last name!!!
    Stopping by from http://www.sparklesandglue.com
    Jessica recently posted…Karen’s Sweet Cream Pie

  2. Amy Huntley says

    December 8, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    I love them! So creative!!
    Amy Huntley recently posted…Myrrh Bath Salts Recipe–Christmas Gift

  3. Fran says

    November 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    I just love the scrabble tiles, and anyone can do this. I like the simple stuff with purpose.

    Good job to both of you.

  4. Krista @thehappyhousie says

    November 15, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    So cute, Taryn! I am a real scrabble nut- love these!!
    Krista @thehappyhousie recently posted…DIY Super Easy Opaque Glass Painted Ornaments {Blue Christmas}

  5. Jason McKinney says

    November 14, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Those tiles turned out wonderful! Thanks for sharing your tutorial!

  6. Desiree @ The36thAvenue says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Love this idea!
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  7. Mique says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Taryn I love these so so much! My game loving family would be all over this! Can’t wait to make this project! Thanks so much.

  8. Kristyn says

    November 13, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    LOVE!! Taryn is so talented!! Great job, girl! XO

  9. Jessica says

    November 13, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    These are too cute! LOVE them!
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  10. [email protected] says

    November 12, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    These are so cute! I love the scrabble idea!

  11. Zoe says

    November 12, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    This is so creative! Great post

    xoxo Zoe
    http://thatszoe.blogspot.com/
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  12. Lisa at Mabey She Made It says

    November 12, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    These are so cute! Definitely pinning. 🙂
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  13. Kara says

    November 12, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I always love Taryn’s projects, and this one is no exception! Such a simple idea, but so pretty. 🙂
    Kara recently posted…Chocolate Mint Truffle Cookies

  14. Ashley says

    November 12, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    This is adorable Taryn! I love it : ) I am totally bringing Christmas stuff out already : )
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  15. Emily says

    November 12, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    So cute! I love scrabble art everytime I see it! love the Christmas themed one! Emily

  16. Gina says

    November 12, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Oh my word- I SO LOVE THOSE. But then again- I love Taryn & everything she does. 🙂 Happy to see her over here today Jen. This is the most fun holiday sharing ever!
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  17. Anela says

    November 12, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Ahh, these are super cute! I think I know what I’ll be doing this weekend!

  18. Marie says

    November 12, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Love the scrabble tiles. Great job!
    Marie recently posted…DIY Pallet Entryway Table

  19. erin @ house envy says

    November 12, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Taryn, great tutorial on the DIY scrabble letters. So cute!
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