Cut Out + Keep

Diy Ruler

Turn a scrap of wood into an adorable custom ruler!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-ruler • Posted by Cat Morley

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.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 10

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

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.

Instructions

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    Print out the tattoo attachment on to a sheet of temporary tattoo paper and stick the sheet of adhesive on top.

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    Cut a strip of the centimeter measurement long enough for your ruler.

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    Peel of the adhesive and place the strip face down onto the wood.

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    Take a damp cloth and wet the strip for 15 seconds, making sure to wet the whole strip.

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    Carefully peel back the backing paper to reveal the tattoo transferred to the wood.

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    Repeat the process with the inch strip at the bottom of the ruler, or on the reverse side.

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    Damp this strip and peel off.

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    Finally cut out the logo.

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    Stick the logo in the middle of the ruler and damp.

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    Peel off the backing paper to reveal your finished ruler.

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    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.