I just came across two Scrabble gifts within 24 hours.
First, I discovered a custom, fabric and clay Scrabble.
Second, I spied a Scrabble bulletin board made from a thrift store find. This was an apropos gift for a friend who had earned an English degree.
Homemade games are some of the most fun. Years ago, I made the children a Monopoly game, unique to our family, to help them enjoy their chores. It was a simple thing - drawn with markers on a file folder - but we liked it so much that I have it saved. Don't forget that many common games, including Monopoly and Scrabble, were once homemade.