Posted by  Susan Gillespie,  on 12/27  at  06:23 PM

I think I’ve seen it at Lowe’s and Home Depot and at this store called Floor Decor where I by my colored grout. Gluing, then grouting, then sealing may make it truly weatherproof.

Posted by  Penny L. Carnathan,  on 12/27  at  06:17 PM

Where do you find the premixed thinset? I’d be willing to test that out for you!

Posted by  Susan Gillespie,  on 12/27  at  01:53 PM

You picked that up, huh? Ha! They do have a premixed thinset in smaller containers but I haven’t tried it yet so can’t recommend yet. And there’s a something called Mac glue that, so far, I can only get on the internet for glass on glass artists that has real stickability in outdoor use. I wouldn’t want to use super glue for all my projects but I will be interested in how it holds up in our wet/hot weather

Posted by  Penny L. Carnathan,  on 12/27  at  12:29 PM

Check me if I’m wrong Susan, but it sounds like you’re arguing against thinset! Big heavy bags, ugh!
  I’ve still got bf’s herb pots (foster care till he goes back to Tally). They’re outside under the eaves. Cilantro remains attached with the hot glue, while Mint and Basil have been re-attached with a Super Glue. I’ll let y’all know how they do. Maybe the glue will hold up in a protected space, while thinset would be needed for weathering the elements.
  Janna, I do feel bad about cannabilizing our Scrabble set, but since it has been a few years since we played, I figured it was time to recycle. (I’ll be on the lookout at yard sales and thrift stores for old Scrabble sets if no tiles at Wal Mart)

Posted by  Susan Gillespie,  on 12/27  at  08:55 AM

Thanks Janna. I agree with you about the wreath. We’ve enjoyed having it up this year.

I thought I would put my two cents in about how to attach those scrabble tiles since I play around with mosaics. It is recommended for outdoor projects to use something called thinset. It holds up well outdoors and I’m pretty sure that’s what I used on Boots. I hate using it and it comes in these huge heavy bags at Hone Depot. I’ve also used Weldbond pretty successfully on some of the pots even though you can clean it up with water. The thinset is like concrete so you have to have a bucket of water at your side because it can’t get into you pipes. You’d all have to call Penny’s husband to replace your pipes..

Posted by  Janna,  on 12/27  at  08:36 AM

Susan, the Betty Boop wreath is a “forever keeper.” I’m sure your mom loved it and would smile to see it decorating your door!

The Scrabble tile idea is great! Also nice to know that they sell the tiles at Wal-Mart. Now I can copy, knowing I can buy the tiles separately. I come from a family of Scrabble-lovers and have to have my complete game ready to be played at a moment’s notice!

Chip, we’ll definitely have to see pictures of your train when you get it set up and running!

Posted by  Chip,  on 12/26  at  06:51 PM

I was not jokeing they have G scale {that is the size} G stands for garden it is made for outside and I bought a set! ok so it is used but it works and now I have to make it fit somehow it is not an ity bity train the engine itself is 18 inch’s long and from beginning to end it is four and a half foot long it came with 20ft of track. I will have to wait until spring and I will have to get creative to make it fit. but it should be cool…“Chip”

Posted by  Penny L. Carnathan,  on 12/26  at  04:55 PM

Are you really going to get a train, Chip? That would be very cool. I’ve seen garden trains and I just love ‘em, although just keeping my little pond pump running is all the technological challenge I’m up for in the garden.
  The magnetic strips are a good idea. My husband thought the tiles would need to be polyurethaned to hold up outdoors, but they’re a very hard wood and have some kind of coating, so I think this may be one of those times he’s wrong.

Posted by  Chip,  on 12/26  at  09:25 AM

I like this Idea of useing the scrapple tiles a lot. we move thing’s and change thing a lot in our garden so I think I will try to glue a magnetic back on the tile’s they sell 8x10 sheets at michile’s and JoAnn’s this I think will be a big help. I am working on fitting my train into the garden that is going to be harder than I first thought..“Chip”

Posted by  Penny L. Carnathan,  on 12/25  at  12:21 PM

Merry Christmas Shirlene and Susan! ... I’ve had a lovely morning and now I’m waiting for rain and ready for a nap!
  If you make the Scrabble plant markers, don’t use hot glue to attach the tiles. A few of mine have fallen off. My daughter the art student says Super Glue (or similar) is the way to go. An instructor told her to never use hot glue because it doesn’t hold up for long.
  (She also says Wal-Mart sells tiles in the crafts section.)
  Glad you like them! Hope you have a beautiful day.

Posted by  Susan Gillespie,  on 12/25  at  08:30 AM

I’m with shirigirl, Penny. I love the Scrabble tiles idea. So clever and inspired.

Merry, Merry to you all.

Posted by  shirlgirl,  on 12/25  at  06:51 AM

That idea for plant markers with Scrabble tiles is great. I would like to borrow that idea, my family is a group of Scrabble fanatics and would really get a kick out of that. One idea that links two of my favorite pastimes.