The great philosophical questions of life: where is that one sock that never made it out of the dryer? And where do the good Scrabble letters go when they pass on? I'm still trying to figure out the answer to that first question, and I have a lot of lonely socks saddened by the loss of their mate. BUT, I CAN tell you where Scrabble tiles are ending up lately! Around your neck! That's right boys and girls - some very creative forces out there have discovered a great way to reuse those little wooden Scrabble letters, by turning them into cute pendants.
Introducing: Home Studio. Mark and Stef, a husband and wife team who evidently can work and live together simultaneously (wow), take graphic images, and add them over the tile with a protective shine. Voila - the end result is a 3/4 inch square pendant that is cool and very affordable.
Home Studio allowed me to choose a pendant to review. I selected their "Keep Calm and Carry On" pendant, in an aqua blue background with white writing (similar to the one pictured here). I figured it would be a great reminder during my hectic days, and a meaningful message to everyone who saw it. The pendant arrived on a silver snake chain, tucked into a jewelry pouch. Funny, but true: the first time I wore the pendant, I was also wearing a shirt covered in peace signs. I felt very Zen-like, but probably looked a bit like a hippie. Fun stuff!
So glad they've found another use for Scrabble tiles, considering that the older I get, the harder it is for me to remember how to spell.
Wanna But It? Home Studio has a wide selection of tile pendants, in a multitude of colors and designs. You can even custom design a tile! Great prices! Check out their Etsy store at www.homestudio.etsy.com.
Wanna Win It? Home Studio is offering one Playground for Parents reader their very own Scrabble tile pendant of their choice, along with a silver snake chain!
Win a Pendant Necklace of your choice!
Come out to play with a Giveaway!
Visit Home Studio. Leave a Comment telling me which specific pendant you would love to wear. Comments must be received by 11:59pm (PST) on April 24th. One winner will be selected by Random.org. Winner will be notified via email, and will be announced here. Be sure to leave your email address so that I can contact you (and make sure it doesn't go to spam) - I'd hate for you to miss your prize. Winner has 48 hours to respond, or a new winner will be selected. Good luck!
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Reminder: Deadline for the Personalized Kid's Book is April 15th! Deadline for the Gourmet Cupcakes is April 17th!
Many thanks to Stef with Home Studio for providing this Review and Giveaway!
Congratulations to lucky winner, Michelle, who said, "I dropped on your EC and bought an ad! :)"
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I like the Scrabble Tile Pendant - BIRD ON A BRANCH (Sunset)
Posted by: clenna in NH | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 11:53 AM
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So many cute ones, but my favorite is the elephant.
Posted by: Jenna | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 01:08 PM
I would love to wear the heart mom :)
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I would chose the Lady Bug one :)
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I love the - Scrabble Tile Pendant - KOOL KATS (Blush)
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Posted by: Heidi V. | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 03:48 PM
i like the feathers in red thanks for the giveaway
Posted by: mindy | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 04:58 PM
I love the Cute Owl Hearts Pendant! Thank you for entering me into this giveaway.
Posted by: amandasue | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 05:52 PM
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Posted by: SANDY | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 07:58 PM
I would love to own the Scrabble Tile Pendant - POD BURST (white)!
Posted by: Katherine | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 08:00 PM
I like the HOMESTUDIO Scrabble Tile Pendant - WHITE OWL
Posted by: Sara | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 09:02 PM
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Posted by: Sara | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 09:03 PM
I like the tile Bitten.
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I think the HOMESTUDIO - - - - Scrabble Tile Pendant - PANDA FACE is adorable.
Posted by: Kelly Ann T. | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 10:25 PM
I'd love to wear the HOMESTUDIO Scrabble Tile Pendant - WHISPER.
Posted by: Jacqueline | Monday, April 13, 2009 at 11:14 PM
The Scrabble Tile Pendant Cherry Blossoms is a favorite because we have a cherry tree that blooms each spring, and this jewelry would remind me of it! We planted it when my son was born, and it blooms for his birthday each year, amazing!
Posted by: Elsie | Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 09:39 AM
I like the HIBISCUS (Blue)
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There are so many cute ones, but I think the asterisk blossoms brown is the one I would choose.
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I would love to be able to wear the PEACE DOVE pendant.
Posted by: Danielle | Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 10:47 AM
I subscribe. and i LOVE the Scrabble Tile Pendant - ALL STAR (Black) converse pendant.
Posted by: Huong | Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 11:36 AM
I like the Heart Grandma one!
Posted by: Dreamer | Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 01:12 PM
I really like the Pod Burst pendant, thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Jennifer | Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 03:03 PM
I like the cute owl.
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