Vandy Zandy: Wall Size Ruler

Here is a project that really didn't take too long-

You'll need:

80in by 9in piece of wood (height varies depending on the size of your walls)

Spray paint or regular paint

Painters Tape

Painter Pen

Stencils

Pencil

Measuring Tape

Time

I'm sure there is a specific type of wood and finish that would be best but I don't know what it is. My dad gave me all the boards which equals free. (My kind of crafting.) As you will see in the pictures, some of the wood is more finished then others which makes them look more professional.

1. Cut your board to size if needed. You could also sand if necessary.

2. Paint boards to desired color.

3. With a pencil, mark the inches and foot lines. I lined up my board to a measuring tape to do this. IMPORTANT- You need to start your lines at the height the board will sit on your wall. For example my board starts at 10 inches off the floor. This will all depend on the height of the walls in your home.

4. Tape a straight line down the side of the board with the length you want to draw the inch lines.

5. With a painter's pen, draw over the pencil lines to create inch marks.

6. Follow steps 4 & 5 for the half foot marks and the foot marks. Each getting a little longer then the previous measurement. (The Ruler on the far right above displays only foot marks.)