Creative Entertaining: Scrabble Letter Place Cards

Throwing any dinner parties this weekend? We think that even simple place cards can add a touch of fun formality to a sit-down supper. And how about this whimsical name card idea from reader Jess?

Jess threw quite a housewarming party for herself and her boyfriend; we love the sound of the menu! It included fresh figs, heirloom tomato bruschetta with grilled ciabatta, an
arugula salad, roasted salmon, and homemade strawberry ice cream! What a summer feast! (Love the flowers, too.)

But we especially loved this little touch: place cards made from Scrabble tiles. Cute! It also shows how you can set a fun, special table without buying anything new. Little place cards like these can bump up a casual dinner party with just one special touch. Do you use place cards at your dinner parties?

• See more: arugula salad with peaches, prosciutto & pecorino (an apartment warming dinner) at the petite pig

(Images: Jess of the petite pig)

Comments (4)

I feel like you'd need to buy a lot of extra bags of tiles to make that work. Still cute, though.

posted by hyperRevue on August 7th 2009 at 10:42am
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I love this idea. Thanks for suggesting it. I might even play a game of scrabble after dinner!

http://www.ptbcooking.blogspot.com

posted by energystar56 on August 7th 2009 at 10:44am
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Clever! Especially clever for Scrabble lovers like me.

Emily

posted by Emily Sneds on August 7th 2009 at 3:49pm
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***Love*** this idea! Wouldn't it be perfect at a teacher or librarian's wedding?

Here's the link to order tiles directly from Hasbro!

http://www.hasbro.com/customer-service/orderform.cfm?sku=4024

100 Letter tiles for $6.50

-Kimberly
Portland Style Unveiled

posted by StyleUnveiled.com on August 11th 2009 at 12:33am
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