This one I recently finished for my new sister-in-law. She had a unique outdoor wedding and reception with ideas from Pinterest, and I asked if I could help...from a few states away. She assigned me the task of making 62 Scrabble coasters to be used as seating markers and guest favors that I could bring to town with me for the occasion. She gave me this tutorial to follow: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/diy-wedding-ideas-scrabble-coasters-tutorial/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IntimateWeddings-SmallWeddingBlog+%28Intimate+Weddings+-+Small+Wedding+Blog%29 I followed it with the exception that I used wood stain as the alternative (that she lists) to staining the names and I used wood varnish, but not the specific "marine" one the lady lists on her tutorial. I also purchased all of my scrabble tiles from one supplier on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/XOSupplies?ref=pr_shop_more. She was terrific to work with and a fast shipper! I will order from her again, for sure! I bought 1,570 tiles in multiple orders. The cork I bought in rolls at Target in the office section, and I also bought my wood glue at Target. The stain and brushes and all of that I had on hand already from past projects.
I had fun making these, although I had to kind of watch the weather to complete them as I am preggers and wanted to make sure I was in a well-ventilated area, a.k.a., the outdoors. I also wore this awesome mask I have been using throughout my pregnancy (since I discovered my pregnancy, anyway) for every paint and stain project, along with some protective gloves that go to my elbows, and of course, I had on my apron! Otherwise, this project was simple and fun. I was careful not to spell out any bad words in the miscellaneous scrabble pieces, or at least I tried!
I think these would make a great Christmas gift or for other type of parties. Thanks for looking!
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