For years, rulers and yardsticks were given out by businesses as token gifts to customers. Printed with vintage advertising, these common household objects have been given new life in many artistic projects.
Let me know if you think they measure up!
Let me know if you think they measure up!
Yardstick coat rack
Here's a how-to from Better Homes & Gardens
Here's a how-to from Better Homes & Gardens
A unique yardstick buffet
Ruler bangle via jacqvon on etsy
DIY ruler drawer pulls from BHG
Stars
Business card holder via etsy
Kitchen backsplash
It took 234 wooden rulers to make this mirror
Yardstick wainscot from Better Homes & Gardens
Yardstick table DIY from Country Living
A unique look: yardstick kickboards on stairs
Mirror by Better Homes and Gardens
Repurposed metal rulers
* DIY Tip: When working with rulers/yardsticks, be sure to use rulers that are all the same thickness if your project is something that will require a flat, even finished surface, such as a tabletop.
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Oh, how unique and gorgeous all of them are, I love the whole upcycled concept so much:)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! The drawers and the back-splash are my to most favorites!
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What great finds! I love the coat rack and table!
ReplyDeleteThe coat rack and the tray are my favs!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! I like the coat rack, the stair risers, frame..that huge mirror is amazing!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I've been collecting rulers and yardsticks but just haven't gotten around to repurposing them. Your post has inspired me!
ReplyDeleteAll the rulers are terrific! My favorite is the buffet and the stair kickboards. Fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat collection!! Thanks so much for sharing my ruler eraser.
ReplyDeleteLove the ruler eraser!
ReplyDeleteI love these ideas! Especially the ruler eraser and kitchen backsplash! Time to start collecting rulers!
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