Rustic Ruler Star
I just love to repurpose, reuse and recycle ordinary items into something special. That’s why I got such a rush when I began cleaning out closets and realized I had an over abundance of wooden rulers. If you have kids, especially grown kids, school supplies seem to breed in the dark. A new year means new supplies, so you can’t reuse the old ones…even if they look identical to the year before…that’s the rule. 😉
I took five wooden rulers and sanded off the shiny finish.
The rulers already had a hole in one end.
I think that’s for hanging, but I’ve never managed to be that organized. Don’t judge me.
I drilled a hole in the other end of each ruler.
Then I stained them with ordinary brown acrylic craft paint. I painted it on and wiped it off with a paper towel. Messy? Yes, but less messy than regular wood stain. Craft paint cleans up with soap and water and doesn’t smell.
Do you remember the stars your teacher used to put on a really good paper? That’s the same way these stars are made. Well, sorta…
I cut rusty baling wire and attached two sets of two rulers in the shape of a “V”.
With one “V” vertical and one horizontal, I attached the end of two touching legs with more baling wire.
Then the last ruler was placed across the star and attached to the two remaining legs.
Quick and simple! My favorite way to craft!
Enjoy!
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This is really cute and simple 😉
You are just so crafty! Love it!
very creative and cute! I pinned it to my Favorite Blog Posts board for future use!
So fun! I love it ~ pinning to make later.
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Great idea! Simple and rustic!
Love the way to you tied the ends. Adds to the charm.
Super cute! I’d love it if you’d link up to The DIY’ers link party. http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-diyers.html
Love the look of your rulers, great find!
Love it! What a great idea!!
It looks great! I like your idea of using the craft paint to stain the rulers rather than wood stain. Much less stinky and messy.
Thanks so much for linking up at the Real Family Fun link party! Hope to see you next week.
KC
I love this ruler star. What a clever idea. You could change it in so many ways.
Have a great weekend,
Bev
Great idea! I love finding new uses for old things.
I’d love if you shared these at my Show & Tell party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/04/show-tell-20.html
love this 🙂 stopping from yesterday on tuesday.
Very creative. Thanks for sharing with us on the Creative Corner Hop.
Sandy
Cherished Handmade Treasures
Oh my gosh I LOVE THIS idea ~ Pinned!! =) Found you from Six Sister’s Party
I LOVE this idea… it would be great in a kids craft area or as a teacher gift too! Thanks for sharing,
Krista @thehappyhousie
Oh! i’ve been wanting to do this forEVER! I got old yard sticks (meter?) but I like it with the short ones! 🙂
I like it. I pinned it. Linda Come share at my party?
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so clever! that would make a great addition to a 4th of july display! thanks for linking up on the photo friday blog hop 🙂
Love it! I’ve always wanted to make one of these! Thank you for sharing at Rustic Restorations Weekend!
I absolutely love this!!! Thank you for sharing it at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase!
http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/04/show-licious-craft-showcase-26.html.
Marti
This is a very clever Idea. I love creating something that does not break the bank. Pinned this 😀
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