Upcycled Scrabble Tile Ornament

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Hello, Friends!  It's December and the holiday crafting is in full-swing. I'm all about the upcycle DIY projects and here's a cute one for you!
 
Today, I'm using Scrabble tiles to make an ornament for the tree.  I've made them before using paint stirrers and there was the Grinch ornament.  Incredibly, I still have a bag full of Scrabble tiles, so let's get started on a Santa ornament.

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I pulled out 2 things:  scrabble tiles that spelled 'Santa" and some little Santa hats.
Do the hats look familiar?  Yes, they are the same ones I used for the Grinch ornament!  They must be multiplying in the box since I still have a bunch of them!

Anyway, I started gluing the tiles together along the edges.  
Once glued, they were set aside to dry.  
For a little more stability, I glued a craft stick to the back.
Once everything was dry, the Santa hat was attached to the edge.
Some ribbon was glued to the back for hanging.
A little PSA...when using hot glue, it's important to always wear silicone finger protectors.  Go ahead, ask me why I know this...
One completed ornament ready for your tree!
This would also look very sweet on a package for gift-giving.  

Incredibly, the same hats I used are still available.  When does that ever happen?

Also if you don't happen to have a bag of Scrabble tiles hanging around, you can also get them for crafting.

So, there you have it.  Everything you need at your fingertips...as long as you took my advice about the silicone protectors and still have fingertips!  Kidding - not kidding! 

Christmas is less than 3 weeks away and I have one more project I'm working on.  I think this one is my favorite so far, so be sure to stop back.  I think you'll love it too!

Happy crafting!!


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