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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

You Rule! Yardsticks and Rulers Upcycled


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!




Yardstick-faced shelves to hold wall art



Ruler frames (above and below)






Yardstick table DIY from Country Living





Stepstool by Shabby Love








Mirror by Better Homes and Gardens


Repurposed metal rulers



Upcycled yardstick has a new life as a chalkboard eraser from jessicaflores via etsy


Ruler / yardstick boxes


Rulers add graphic accents in this beautiful mixed media art by ElizabethRosenArt via etsy



* 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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