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Chalkboard Tile Place Cards & Holders

September 25, 2013 · By Diane Henkler · 31 Comments

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Letter tiles to buy and wood tiles to make. Both make unique table place cards and buffet table food signs.

Unique dining table place cards made using a popular board game and two types of craft store letter tiles – rustic and modern.

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Last week you got a sneak peek at the wood chalkboard tile place cards I made to go on my newly transformed dining room table.   I was inspired to make them after seeing something similar at Pottery Barn on a display table setting.

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I could have used Scrabble tiles and left well enough alone, but I wanted to match the driftwood finish of the table to the place card holders.  I also like the contrast of the black chalkboard finish against the wood, so I made my own.

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They can also be used on a buffet table to label the dishes you are serving.

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I like the look of the Scrabble tiles, too – very classic,  but you are limited to the letters that come with the game. When you make chalkboard tiles, you can create any letters you need and can easily change them by simply wiping off the chalk.

How to Make Wood Chalkboard Tile Place Cards and Holders

supplies needed:

  • Package of wood alphabet tiles  – I found mine at AC Moore. They are made by Lara’s Crafts   – 3/4 in. Alphabet Tiles.  You can also buy them on this Etsy site for $3.50 a pack.
  • Black chalkboard spray paint
  • Base Molding – 5/8” x 1-1/8” or 3/4 x 1 -/8″ .  I  cut mine into 7 – inch sections
  • Miter box and saw
  • Driftwood stain
  • Sandpaper
  • Paint brush
  • White Chalk
 

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1. To make the tiles, simply spray black chalkboard paint on wood alphabet tiles.  Apply 2 coats.  Let dry.

Basecap

To make the tile holders I used base molding that I bought at the home improvement store.   Make sure you get the type with the indent. It is needed to hold the tiles in place. I used Base Molding – 5/8” x 1-1/8”.   3/4 x 1 -/8 will work, too.

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2.  Cut base molding into desired lengths.  The Scrabble holders are 7” long, so that is how long I made mine.  Sand the cut edges with a piece of medium grit sandpaper.

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3. Apply one coat of driftwood stain, let dry.  Re-apply if needed to darken.   You can read all about driftwood stain in this post.

 

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4. Write the letters you need for each name on the tiles with a piece of chalk and place in the holder.   Since the tiles are small, I chiseled the tip of the chalk to a point with a knife to make it easier to write on the tiles.

white glass Scrabble tiles

P.S. Look what I found at Michaels!!!  Glass Alphabet Tiles. They were in the mosaic aisle!  Aren’t they fabulous! Love that I can have white shiny or black or white names now on the place card holders.

Chalkboard-Scrabble-Tile-Place-Card-Step-by-step-how-to-Tutorial

 

For more Fall craftiness and table setting ideas. Check out The Lettered Cottage and Centsational Girl’s Fall Link-Ups
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  1. Kim says

    12/23/2014 at 9:15 am

    What size is the molding that you used ?

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    • Diane Henkler says

      12/23/2014 at 10:18 am

      Hi Kim- I used base cap molding 3/4″ x 1-3/8″. I bought it at Lowes.

      Reply
  2. Sai Mwan Lin says

    09/02/2014 at 1:34 pm

    Good Idea. I like it very much.amazing and beautiful and lovely

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    • Nancee Devlin says

      10/15/2014 at 3:41 pm

      Love this idea, but can not find the base molding at our local home improvement store. What home improvement type store did you get the base molding in?

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      • Diane Henkler says

        10/15/2014 at 4:56 pm

        Hi Nancee – It is basic stock molding. I bought it at either Lowes or Home Depot.

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  3. Jaye Brown says

    03/14/2014 at 10:59 pm

    Scrabble games another thing I collect at yardsales and thrift stores just for the tiles. Loving the place card ideas, I was discarding the wooden tile holders, darn it. Won’t do that anymore. You are so clever!

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    • Diane Henkler says

      03/15/2014 at 6:01 pm

      Hi Jaye – I am enjoying reading all of your comments. XO Thanks for voting. I truly appreciate all of your efforts. I am going to be in your area in May. Anna Maria Island for a 4 day blog getaway. How far is that from you?

      Reply
  4. Cathy says

    11/07/2013 at 12:27 am

    Hi Diane,
    Thanks for taking the time out of your always busy schedule to let me know. Enjoy your Thanksgiving. Here in Canada it has already come and gone.
    Cathy

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  5. Cathy says

    11/06/2013 at 3:46 pm

    Hi,
    The entire post is just great! For glass tiles, did they come with the letters on them. If not, what did you use?
    Thanks for sharing,
    Cathy

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    • Diane Henkler says

      11/06/2013 at 7:56 pm

      Hi Cathy – The tiles came with the letters already on them. I didn’t do anything to them.

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  6. Julia says

    11/01/2013 at 11:18 am

    I just had a brainstorm! You could make a matching set of chalkboard wine charms. :) I think I will make some for last minute hostess gifts. Thanks for the inspiration, Diane!

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  7. [email protected] says

    10/02/2013 at 3:15 pm

    A-dorable! Love, love these!

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  8. Lucy says

    10/01/2013 at 6:43 pm

    This is an awesome and creative diy! I’m going to pin it!

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  9. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family says

    10/01/2013 at 3:08 pm

    This is such a cute idea. I like that you put your own spin on yours. I didn’t even know they sold lettered tiles in bulk.

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  10. Jen @ Migonis Home says

    10/01/2013 at 1:42 pm

    These are adorable! I just love them! I found you via Centsational Girl’s link party today. Here is my tablescape: http://www.migonishome.com/2013/10/autumn-tablescape.html

    Great work on your tiles, Diane. :)
    Jen

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  11. kathy says

    10/01/2013 at 12:51 pm

    Great way to identify what’s under the lid! Love it

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  12. Hope says

    09/26/2013 at 10:00 pm

    These are AWESOME!

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  13. Jan says

    09/26/2013 at 2:26 pm

    Very cute! You could also buy a chalk pen for writing the letters. I got mine on Amazon, and used it to label my new spice drawer jars (baby food jars with the lids painted with chalkboard paint).

    Reply
  14. Susan says

    09/26/2013 at 11:05 am

    What a cute, clever idea. LOVE! Great work, Diane.

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  15. Marie says

    09/26/2013 at 9:48 am

    Love it! I like the fact that you made it, “in your own style”! :)

    Reply
  16. Sherri says

    09/26/2013 at 9:28 am

    such a cute idea! Love that you can use them over and over :) thanks for sharing!

    blessings,
    Sherri

    Reply
  17. Jann from Newton Custom Interiors says

    09/26/2013 at 6:09 am

    Great idea! I love that they are so easily re-usable.

    Reply
  18. Amy W says

    09/25/2013 at 3:48 pm

    AH! I love this idea. Especially with Thanksgiving coming up. So clever. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Amy

    Reply
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