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Ten Creative Ways to Recycle Scrabble Tiles

Ten imaginative examples of repurposing that show why Scrabble is among the best board games of all time.

Image: Richard Nagy, used with permission.

Scrabble, the board game loved by word enthusiasts around the world, not only provides hours of entertainment, but also the raw material for some cool arts and crafts projects.

Image: Richard Nagy, used with permission.

Whether it’s the Scrabble tiles or the game board, there are many ways in which a Scrabble set can be reused other than to draft a ransom note. We’ve picked 10 of the best.

10) Scrabble coasters

Image: Aric McKeown

If you have a whole bunch of old Scrabble tiles, why not glue them together and turn them into coasters? Apparently, they’re selling like hot cakes in stores already. We love the picture caption on Flickr relating to the photograph above: “You only need three things in life: money, Girl Scout cookies and Scrabble coasters.” Yup, that sounds about right.

9) Scrabble cuff links

Image: PipingHotPapers

Check out these stylish cuff links. The tiles are a perfect and discreet fashion statement that goes with even the most conservative of business suits. And they can, if desired, even carry the wearer’s initials on his sleeve, or a world map recycled from an old history book, as seen in the image above.

Image: PipingHotPapers

For more playful managers, there’s always the gnome option seen above.

8) Scrabble tile pendant

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From cuff links, it’s only a small step to pendants. Yes, though almost too pretty to cover up, Scrabble tiles make a great background for pendants. The small wood base is just the perfect size and, covered with any pattern or material, makes for a great pendant.

Image: R. Steven Rainwater

Above are a whole variety of them — and you can’t miss the creative use of the Scrabble board as a stand!

7) Scrabble clock

Image: Super Christie

If you don’t want to miss your next Scrabble tournament, keep track of the time with this Scrabble board clock. Just use an old Scrabble board, turn some of the tiles into numbers, from one to 12, and add the hands. Done! Your mind will be on Scrabble all the time, guaranteed.

6) Scrabble earrings

Image: Millie Hilgert at Etsy

A pair of Scrabble earrings could spell out the wearer’s initials or simply be a resounding statement for the Scrabble-conscious.

Image: Megan Maginnis

As shown in the photograph above, they can make a really nice personalized gift.

5) Scrabble bookmarks

Image: Kate Ter Haar

These bookmarks made of recycled Scrabble tiles will surely inspire you to read more, and not losing track of the page you left always helps. The secret of the tile’s glass-like appearance? Flickr user and bookmark creator Kate admits: “It’s Diamond Glaze.”

4) Scrabble tile wine charms

Image: Ryan McFarland

Around the world and over the years, Scrabble tiles have varied greatly in size and color. These transparent red ones make for a charming wine evening without guests losing sight of their glasses. Very practical.

3) Scrabble art

Image: Clare Graham, used with permission

Canadian artist Clare Graham uses hundreds, if not thousands, of Scrabble tiles and assembles them into sculptures that look like Scrabble skyscrapers. Though the letters are strung together randomly, who knows, there may be a hidden message in all the gibberish.

Image: Clare Graham, used with permission

The fact that reusing old materials can result in beautiful artworks definitely comes out loud and clear.

2) Scrabble keyboard

Image: Richard Nagy, used with permission

Sick and tired of the old plastic QWERTY keyboard? Why not personalize it with Scrabble tiles? The wooden letters not only give any computer keyboard a classy look, but also a vintage one.

Image: Richard Nagy, used with permission

Remember way back in the ’60s when the first computers came to life? Maybe keyboards looked like this one in those days.

1) Scrabble portrait

Image: Nathan Jongewaard

Our favorite is Frankenscrabble, a portrait of Frankenstein’s monster recreated in Scrabble tiles. It’s amazing what depth only a few shades of brown can give an image. And, surprisingly, the letters do not distract from the subject, but add to the charm of the artwork. Very ingenious! This particular piece was on display at the Lucky JuJu Pinball Gallery in Alameda, CA, in October 2009.

Bonus entry: Scrabble fridge magnets

Image: Elissa

This idea is almost too simple to be true: Scrabble fridge magnets! Just glue a magnet to each Scrabble tile and get some really cool fridge magnet letters that provide a myriad of opportunities to spell out your mood or simply leave a message for a housemate. Brilliant!
As these examples have shown, there is really no limit when getting creative with a game of Scrabble — and we don’t mean by inventing words. If you reuse the tiles or the board, Scrabble makes for a great pastime, even on the arts and crafts front!
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1. Experience the benefits of sex

Sex has many apparent health benefits. Studies suggest sex can boost your immune system and reduce stress.

2. Keep your teeth clean

Diabetes, low birth weight babies and heart disease have all been linked to gum and bone disease in your mouth. Even heart attacks have been linked to bad dental hygiene.

3. Use the sun

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4. Drink less

After years of hearing that moderate drinking is good for your health, a study in November, 2009 found that having a drink or two each day might be something that healthy people do, rather than the drinks being the cause of their good health. And if you're having more than a couple drinks a day, then you're at higher risk for liver damage and diabetes.

5. Wash your hands

Hand washing remains the best prevention against the flu and many other diseases.

6. Get some rest

Serious lack of sleep -- less than six or seven hours a night -- has been associated with increased risks of high blood pressure, hypertension, obesity, diabetes and cancer. Lack of sleep can also contribute to auto accidents and on-the-job injuries.

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Best Packaging 2010 | extraodrinary packaging designs

This year, designers from around the world competed to see who will come up with the most creative packaging. They compete every year, but this year they have turned the package worthy of consideration. So I suggest to get acquainted with the best packages of 2010.

Electronics
Panasonic Earphones (Scholz and Friends Berlin)


Alcoholic beverages
Mario Haller Schnapps «The Sandpaper Label» (Ogilvy and Mather Vienna)



Lascala (Eduardo del Fraile)



Tequila Don Julio 1942 (Landor Associates USA)



Veuve Clicquot «The Fridge» (QSLD France)



Mack – Taste Series (Tank Design Tromso AS Norway)



untouched (Motherland branding & design Sweden)



Blackbird wines (Studio Cuculic Hungary)



Johnnie Walker Black Label/Selfridges Centenary Celebration Pack (Bloom UK)



Deep Origin Water (Grenache Bottle Design)



Evian – By Paul Smith (Danone Waters)


Lanjaron (ColemanCBX Spain)


Coca-Cola 2010 Winter Olympics Packaging (Turner Duckworth: London & San Francisco)



Rubra (Dessein Australia)



Cawston Press (Pearlfisher)



World Series Of Poker Energy Drinks (Earth Beverages USA)



Puma «Clever Little Bag» (Fuseproject)





Ito (Spread Ltd. Japan)



Hoyu Co. «Countdown To Beauty» (ADK Tokyo)



Le Lait de la Foret (Hinomoto Design)



Kjaer Weis (Marc Atlan Design, Inc. USA)



Pola B.A. The Cream (Pola Chemical Industries, Inc. Japan)



Hugo Boss – Hugo Man (Karim Rashid, Inc USA)



T.D.G. Vertriebs UG & Co. KG – Stop The Water While Using Me! (Kolle Rebbe Hamburg)



Sominex (Design Bridge Ltd UK)



Skip (Casa Rex Brazil)



Tikkurila Optiva (SaltPepper Brand Design Poland)



Connoisseur Gourmet Ice Cream



Brie Bistro (ID kommunikation Sweden)



Organic Farm (Lindsay Perkins)



Mars «Messages» (FHV/BBDO Netherlands)



The Deli Garage «Chocolate Glue» (Kolle Rebbe Hamburg)



Abanico – Chocolats de creation (Second Souffle France)



Camino (Karakters Design Group Canada)



Kapiti (Design Bridge Ltd UK)



Babees Honey (Ah&Oh Poland)



Chiqita «Smiles» (number of designers and internet users)





The Deli Garage «Multi-Noodles Screwbox» (Kolle Rebbe Hamburg)



Backyard Farms (Ciulla Assoc. USA)



Here Sod (Prompt Design Thailand)



Lintar olive oil (Tridvajedan Ltd. Croatia)



Kettle Ridge (Blue Marlin UK)



Womersley (Mayday UK)



1854 Herbs & Spices (Estudio Clara Ezcurra)



Wild (Springetts London)



Justin’s Nut Butter (TDA Advertising & Design Boulder, USA)



Alzgeimer's New Zealand «Eraser» (Colenso BBDO Auckland)

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