Spell it out! Diy Scrabble tile wall art!

I suppose the Scrabble tile fad is nothing new, jewelry, pillows, wall art, we’ve seen it all.  And if you are anything like me, you think some of the stuff is super cute and super clever but, you don’t want to spend a ton of money to get in on the trend.  I tend to look at just about anything and attempt to figure out how I can make it myself for as little green as I possibly can.

The other night I was looking around on Etsy and after seeing Scrabble wall art a million times, I decided I just had to have some.  Now I know most of you know that I am an artist and a painter, but please trust me when I say that I have put together this DIY so just about anyone can do it! Altogether this only cost me about $12 but keep in mind that some of the supplies I used are things I keep on hand so, your cost will vary depending on what you may or may not already have.

Here’s what you will need:

*4x4 wooden plaques (I found mine at Michael’s crafts for .79 cents each and the quantity will of      course depend on what you would like to spell out)

*Assorted paint brushes

*Assorted colors of craft paint

*Sand paper

*Eraser

*Ruler

*Scissors

*Mod Podge

*Pencil (Preferably a good mechanical one with a solid metal tip)

*Your choice of letters and numbers printed out in a Scrabble font (available on the internet which can be downloaded for free.) Note: Letters will need to be bigger than the numbers and the size you print out will depend on the size of plaques you choose.

Step 1:

Sand your wooden wall plaques.

Yes my nails are blue this week :)

Step 2:

Paint your plaques in whatever colors you would like.  To make it easier you can paint them one color or if you would like them to be a little more dimensional you can blend different colors as I did. Be sure to paint the sides as well. Note: The plaques I found are beveled on the front side and the backside is flat (see photos). If you would like a fancy look you can paint your letters on the beveled side however, I wanted mine to look more authentic so I used the backside. Allow plaques to dry completely.

Step 3:

Cut your paper numbers and letters out.  Place your desired letter in the center of your painted plaque. You may use a ruler to center them if you would like. Using the tip of your pencil punch small holes around the letter so that it makes small indentations into the wood.  If your pencil does not work for this, you can use any implement sharp enough to make a noticeable indentation. Repeat this in the lower right hand corner with your number. Once you have completed the indentations, trace them in pencil. Repeat with all of your plaques.

Step 4:

Fill in your letters and numbers on each plaque with black paint and allow them to dry completely.

Step 5:

Erase any remaining pencil marks on your plaque. Using a large paint brush, apply a thin coat of mod podge to the front of each plaque and allow them to dry completely.

Step 6:

Fall in love with them because they are super cute!

There are quite a few ways you can hang these. You may want to put saw tooth hangers on the back (available at any home improvement store or Walmart) or 3M picture hangers are also another great option.

I hope you enjoy this little project as much as I did. I can’t wait to hang mine up! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments section and I will be happy to help. If you just want to say “hi” that’s fine too! Happy spelling!