Back to School Craft: Vintage Ruler Picture Frame

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It's the Back to School edition of Craft Lightning.  You can see more amazing 15 minute back to school crafts by clicking the LINK at the bottom of this post.  Don’t forget to follow along with our Hosts at The Country Chic Cottage,  30 Minute Crafts and Me and My Inklings to see all of the Back to School projects.

I had hoarded collected these cute vintage-inspired rulers from Seven Gypsies several years ago and they have been waiting in my craft stash for just the right project.  Now is their time to shine!  This project was completely crafted in under 15 minutes and from my existing stash!

Now, on to my project:

Materials:



Instructions:

STEP ONE:  Paint the unfinished wooden frame with Lamp Black, let dry.  Distress the Black and White Ruler pieces with Chocolate Brown, let dry.
STEP TWO:  Measure and cut your sections on ruler, then dry fit on the frame.  Once you are pleased with the layout then glue all pieces in place with Aleene's Tacky Glue.  Set aside to dry.
STEP THREE:  Thread black twine through vintage button and tie in a knot.  Attach button to flower and burlap flower to frame.
I inserted a piece of dictionary paper with BACK TO SCHOOL written on it and will insert the First Day of School photo when the kids go back in August!
Follow this link to check out all of the Back to School inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by!  -Beth

10 thoughts on “Back to School Craft: Vintage Ruler Picture Frame

    • August 31, 2020 at 8:10 am
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      Thank you, Kim!!

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  • September 1, 2020 at 9:32 am
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    Super cute! I just love the look of all of that vintage goodness! Thank you for sharing at Embracing Home and Family!

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    • September 1, 2020 at 12:54 pm
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      Thank you for hosting, Jennifer!

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  • September 3, 2020 at 9:12 am
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    What a fun project! And so doable– my favorite thing.

    Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!

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    • September 3, 2020 at 6:32 pm
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      Thank you, Richella for the feature!!

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  • July 27, 2022 at 9:51 pm
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    Very unique frame! I’m guest hosting for Niki at Crafty Creators and I’ve chosen your frame to feature this week. It will be on my blog and Niki’s starting tomorrow. Hop over and take a look!

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    • July 28, 2022 at 8:01 pm
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      Thanks a bunch, Allyson! I’ll make sure to stop by and say HI!!

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  • July 29, 2022 at 4:13 pm
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    Now this is one sweet vintage-inspired makeover Beth! Right up my alley. I love that it blends in with school if desired as well. So pretty!

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    • August 1, 2022 at 3:28 pm
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      Thank you very much, Donna! It’s one of my favs!!

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