Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Scrabble Valentine Art

I have been wanting to do one of these for awhile but figured there is no better time than the present holiday!  I had planned to do it at Christmas but never got around to it.

I have to be honest, the hardest part of this project was deciding on the words.  What would play well together, what would fit, what would look 'good'.  Scrabble is my favorite game and there are always Words Free, Word Feud or Scrabble games in play on my iphone at all times but I struggled with this for 30 minutes.

Once I decided on the words and placement I hit my frame stash.  I settled on this cheap frame from Wal-mart that I think was $2. 


Once I opened it up I realized that I could use the black backing and create more of a shadow box.

Then I started hot gluing my letters.  I used a ruler because straight lines aren't my thing either.



Once complete, since I had 'dead' space in the frame and an open frame I simply taped it.  And because of the type of frame it is I can still hang it up if I want to.



And here it is all done!



Easy, cheap and adorable!  I am thinking, and hoping, that since I used hot glue I can pop them off of the backing if I don't want to put it up until next year.

Don't forget about the Valentine crafting and cooking contest over at Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo!

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29 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, what a cute idea! I just love this piece. Well done!

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  2. Very cute! I'd love to have you link up if you get a chance! http://scrapbookingez.blogspot.com/2012/01/anything-goes-linky-party_19.html Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Very cute. I agree that picking the words would be the hardest part. You picked great ones. Thanks for joining our Link It Up Thursday party.

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  4. Such a cute idea! Thanks so much for linking up at the Handmade Valentine Party at SummitStreetJoy.com!
    :)
    Lauren

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  5. Love this! I hate scrabble but I'm so in love with the tile projects!

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  6. Wouldn't this be so fun in the yard to play with :-) I just need to make a million pieces!

    Thank you so much for taking the time to join our Pin'Inspiration party this week. I'm hoping that you'll pop by tomorrow and share at my "Beat The Winter Blues" party.

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  7. This is so cute!! Love the Valentine's theme, and I love that you really could keep it out year round.

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  8. I love this! Stop over and link up and I will post it on Pinterest for you! Have a great day, Susie
    http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2012/01/pinterest-favorites-link-up-3.html

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  9. ADORABLE! Just found your blog. Love it! I have to do this...



    www.marriagefromscratch.blogspot.com

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  10. Cute! I just got a Scrabble game for Christmas so I could do things like this. Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays!

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  11. That's great! My sister is a Scrabble lover and this is right up her alley! Thanks for linking up to my party!

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  12. Oh what a great idea!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  13. I love this! I'd love for you to share it at our linky party!
    http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/01/one-year-blogaversary-and-new-linky.html

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  14. I just love this! It fits in so well in almost any decor!

    Kristy
    Shona Skye Creations
    http://shonaskye.blogspot.com

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  15. good job - frame and words were both great choices! well done. x

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  16. What a sweet idea! I love Scrabble art, and what a great way to share some lovey messages! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  17. This is such a fun idea! Thanks so much for linking up to my Valentine Link Party!

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  18. Yay...so awesome! I featured this today because it's such a great idea!

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  19. can't wait to try this and add in one or two of your melted crayon hearts for a pop of valentine color....

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  20. Very cute. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday! Have a great week!

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  21. Very cute! I just love any type of letter art!

    Thanks for linking up to Tell it to Me Tuesday @ Creatively Living!

    --Katie

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  22. Love it! Thanks for inspiring me this week!
    ~Julie @ Singing Three Little Birds!

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  23. Love the way the words turned out! Very cute. Thanks for linking up with us at the Valentine Craft Linky!

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