DIY Scrabble Tile Craft For Spring

A fun and easy Spring project made with pieces and parts of toys, flower stems, and drawer pulls.

This Scrabble tile craft is so colorful; I just love it. Nothing says Spring like green and yellow!

I was wandering around the workshop looking for project inspiration when I spotted the wood toy train piece. I bought it at my favorite junk shop a while ago. The green color caught my eye. Then I saw the Scrabble tiles and an idea was born.

Continuing to look around the workshop, I spotted the bold yellow wheels and was ready to get to work.

Nothing says Spring craft like “spring” Scrabble tiles. I just couldn’t figure out how to make them work with the toy train car.

So, I thought about the problem for a while and came up with an idea. I found the yellow faux Forsythia stem in my tote of flowers—another item to add to the mix. I hot-glued the flower stem to the top side of the train car.

And I hot glued the Scrabble tiles to the bottom side of the green wood piece.

I hung the train car on the yellow wheel using jute twine and a drawer pull. The yellow wheel is from a John Deere Tractor Pedal Car.

The yellow furniture knob from Hobby Lobby was perfect for this mix of oddball items. I inserted it through the center hole in the wheel and screwed the nut onto the backside.

At the same time I added a wire around the nut to use as a hanger. You can see the backside of the wheel in one of the photos above.

What do you think of this Scrabble tile craft project? Crazy or inspired? Leave a note if you have time.

Thanks for being here, Kathy

Kathy Owen

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Author: Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Kathy’s newest website is HappyHomeDIY.com