American Flag Door Hanger Created From Vintage Rulers
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:
- Framed Wooden Sign Small Square from Walnut Hollow
- Americana paints by DecoArt in Country Red, Dark Chocolate, Titanium White
- Staining Antiquing Medium from DecoArt
- Americana Decor 1″ Angle Paintbrush
- Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue
- Wooden Yardsticks (5)
- Vintage Folding Ruler
- Pencil, Ruler, Eye Hooks (10), Paper Towels, Scrap of Denim, Scissors, Sanding Block, Hand Drill, Needle Nose Pliers
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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I loved this project! Had great fun making it. I had to tweak something here and there due to availability of items here and there. I like the wooden board rather than the denim but the blue came out a little too dark. Still, all and all, I'm proud, especially of my country!
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