American Flag Door Hanger Created From Vintage Rulers

5 Materials
$15
1 Hour
Medium

Just a few simple supplies from the hardware store and my favorite DecoArt paints are needed to create a Vintage Ruler American Flag Door Hanger to welcome guests and celebrate all Summer long.

Vintage Ruler American Flag Door Hanger

Here’s what you need:



Here’s how to make it:

STEP ONE

Sand all surfaces of the wooden sign and yardsticks. Shape folding ruler into a five-pointed star.

Measure and mark the center of each yardstick with a pencil. Drill a pilot hole with the hand drill and then screw in an eye hook.

Measure and mark five points across the center bottom edge of the small sign with a pencil. Drill a pilot hole with the hand drill and then screw in an eye hook.

STEP TWO

Apply a wash coat of Titanium White on all four sides of two yardsticks, using equal parts paint and water. Wipe off any excess paint with a paper towel, set it aside to dry.

Apply a wash coat of Country Red on all four sides of three yardsticks, using equal parts paint and water. Wipe off any excess paint with a paper towel, set it aside to dry.

Apply a wash coat of Dark Chocolate on all four sides of the small wooden sign, using equal parts paint and water. Wipe off any excess paint with a paper towel, set it aside to dry.

STEP THREE

Antique the five yardsticks with equal parts Staining Medium and Dark Chocolate paint. Apply with a paintbrush and then wipe off any excess paint with a paper towel. Set aside to dry.

There are just a few steps left to complete this American Flag Door Hanger made with Vintage Rulers.


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I hope you have enjoyed this DIY project. I know I have enjoyed sharing the process.

If you use my American Flag Door Hanger as inspiration to create a project from vintage rulers, please tag me on social media @CreativelyBeth

If you like patriotic crafts as I do then check out this American Flag Plaque Hand Lettered with the Pledge of Allegiance.


Thanks for stopping by!

Creatively, Beth


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