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New uses for rulers, yardsticks

Creative new uses for old rulers and/or yardsticks and/or measuring tape

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#DIY inspiration: Vintage yardsticks repurposed as picture ledges.

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Example of using old yardsticks to cover furniture -- this is a large counter / desk in the Spool of Thread shop in Vancouver, though we could DIY this at home.

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Nicely repurposed: business card holder made from vintage rulers and Bakelite.

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Such a neat use of vintage rulers / yardsticks -- used on stair risers. #DIY inspiration. Bonus: Cute dog.

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Repurpose old measuring tape pieces as bows. #DIY

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Here's another potential DIY project: Weave old tape measures into floor mats.

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This post links to two examples of sunburst mirrors made from old/vintage rulers and yardsticks -- includes brief tutorial to DIY

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Refresh old furniture by covering it with vintage rulers and yardsticks.

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Vintage rulers repurposed as drawer handles / drawer pulls.

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Bracelets made from vintage rulers.

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Lampshade made from vintage rulers and yardsticks. (DIY potential.)

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Use vintage yardsticks and rulers to cover (and spruce up) the front of an old piece of furniture. DIY project.

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Wall-mounted storage made from vintage yardsticks and rulers. Looks like an easy DIY project.

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