Most of you probably don't have this many folding rulers, but it only takes one to become a STAR!
I only wish I had thought to share this project before the 4th of July. Always a day late and a dollar short (as my mom used to say).
Well, here it is. Fold out the ruler sections to form a 5 pointed star.
You'll have a few sections extra. You could cut the extra off... but why ruin a perfectly good ruler.
Just keep the extra folded. Wire or glue the last section together to finish.
I made about a dozen of these for the flea market last weekend. I hung them from a market umbrella in the center of my booth.
Wouldn't they be fun to decorate with during the Christmas holidays? Or for you Texas girls---everyday of the year!!!
I love it! Thank you for the great idea!
ReplyDeletelove love love it! You are always so clever Joan!
ReplyDeleteWHAT A WONDERFUL IDEA!
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought boring old tapes could look so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteA day late and an inch short in this case. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love this and I need some new stars.
What a great idea. I never think of the nice and easy ideas... Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like that idea, DH better hide his rulers cause I'm gonna have to give it a try...lol..
ReplyDeleteMolly
Clever gal you are. TTFN ~Marydon
ReplyDeleteYou are such a blogging "star" I love to visit you!
ReplyDeletelove the idea.
ReplyDeleteThat is darling!
ReplyDeleteI think you should make it a giveaway. And that I should win of course. After all, it was my idea to have a giveaway! lol.
LOVE THIS! Such a great use for those ... you'll have me on the look out now! :)
ReplyDeletei love rulers as boarders around door ways i dunno y. they just look so wicked.
ReplyDeleteMaybe this could work for Christmas. So fun and unexpected. Love unexpected!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Always nice to find a new use for an old object!
ReplyDeleteI love this! My carpenter Robert would love this as well. Loves everything with old rulers!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Love this!!! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteMy picture of the umbrella didn't turn out -- but I can attest to the fact that it was wonderful! And Joan, are we having fun? (: xo
ReplyDeleteOh how cute. And so silly how simple. I love how you displayed it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Have a great evening,
Sherry
I'm STILL looking for one of those rulers to make a star! Yours turned out great, and lucky you that you found so many!
ReplyDeleteI used to have one of these rulers, but don't seem to have it now. I wanted to try this out.
ReplyDeleteCute! My dad had that kind of ruler years ago.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a cute way to just have it hanging around in your workshop or garage!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that neat idea!
Happy VTT!!!
Angela
Great idea to make a star! I have a tape
ReplyDeletemeasure this week too!
That is so smart! And quaint! And cute! I love that! And I fixed the link too. Thanks friend, for linking up with such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post..I love the star. Who knew a folding ruler could be so sweet? happy VTT..have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeletewow.. very unique stars! I wish I have the folded rulers and make some for my home decor! thanks for sharing this great idea! happy VTT
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I always see vintage rulers and wonder what to do with them.
ReplyDeleteps. I'm the queen of "a day late..." I've come up with too many great Halloween costumes November 1st!
Super cute! I hope to find one of those rulers someday. I am sure they have them at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Maybe I will get there this summer.
ReplyDeleteCool. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteHappy VTT!!
This is so cute! These rulers are hard to find these days. great idea. Have a great VTT!
ReplyDeletei love those vintage rulers & wish i had one [or two]..the star looks FAB :)
ReplyDeleteCute idea and beautiful photography!
ReplyDeleteLove this. My grandfather was a woodworker my grandmother has tons of these in her basement. I may have to ask for a couple.
ReplyDeleteToo cute! I love it.
ReplyDeleteRhonda
What a fabulous idea! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea. I have some of those real old folding tapes, but never thought of using them as you have. NEAT!
ReplyDeleteVery unique idea - never thought of using it that way! Clever clever!
ReplyDeleteCute & easy...love it! So fun to repurpose items from around the house! When you get the chance, check out my new blog...I do lot's of DIY projects!
ReplyDeleteDo I dare venture out to the garage and try to find the old ruler that used to belong to my husband's grandfather? Yes!
ReplyDeleteOkay, THAT is a neat project!!!! Stopping by from Kimba's party. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! Pottery Barn has been using this same little ditty in their catalogs this season. Who knew an old ruler could be so hip, huh?!
ReplyDelete*Tricia
Cool, cute and easy...who could ask for more!
ReplyDeleteHere from VTT. What a fun fun idea! I see those folding rulers here all the time. I might have to pick up a couple next time I find some.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!!! I am going to go get my ruler out right now!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just saw one of those today, but with strips of wood and hinges -all painted periwinkle. I like your ruler "look", better! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that?!
ReplyDeleteOh such a great idea! My hubby has a bunch of them out in the garage. If I steal one every few weeks, do you think he'd notice them missing? :)
ReplyDeleteHappy VTT and thanks!
Cathy
Cute! THanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery creative and vintagey! I like it!
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