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Time: 10 mins

Turn a scrap of wood into an adorable custom ruler!
I've been feeling nostalgic for the old fashioned wooden rulers they had in school and always wanted one with a CO+K logo on for my pencil case. When Silhouette sent me some of their temporary tattoo paper, I knew it was the perfect chance to craft my own. It was so simple to make and I love the finished result.

Posted by Cat Morley from London, United Kingdom • Published 1st December 2015 • See Cat Morley's 1145 projects »

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Step 1
Print out the tattoo attachment on to a sheet of temporary tattoo paper and stick the sheet of adhesive on top.
Step 2
Cut a strip of the centimeter measurement long enough for your ruler.
Step 3
Peel of the adhesive and place the strip face down onto the wood.
Step 4
Take a damp cloth and wet the strip for 15 seconds, making sure to wet the whole strip.
Step 5
Carefully peel back the backing paper to reveal the tattoo transferred to the wood.
Step 6
Repeat the process with the inch strip at the bottom of the ruler, or on the reverse side.
Step 7
Damp this strip and peel off.
Step 8
Finally cut out the logo.
Step 9
Stick the logo in the middle of the ruler and damp.
Step 10
Peel off the backing paper to reveal your finished ruler.
Step 11
If you want to add numbers, use a fine liner pen or woodburning tool to neatly add each. Coat with spray varnish and leave to dry.