Pinterest Inspired: DIY Ruler Growth Chart

Pinterest-Inspired:

             DIY Ruler Growth Chart

These Pottery Barn knockoffs are all over Pinterest. I fell in love when I saw them and knew I just had to make one.

 



We purchased a six-foot board from Mendards and distressed it by hitting it with a chain. Then we stained it using a Walnut finish. Check for dry time on the can.

 

Next, I measured along the board using a mechanical pencil, tape masure, and combination square. I plan to hang this on the wall so I started at 6 inches. First, I measured in one foot sections, then 6 inches, then 1 inch. As I measured, I used a Combination Square to make straight lines. My 1-foot marks are three inches long. My 6-inch marks are two inches long. My 1-inch marks are one inch long.

Next, I traced my numbers using a stencil and pencil.

Finally, I traced the lines and colored in the numbers using a paint pen. Be sure to start at the top of the board so you aren't leaning on your lines/numbers. The paint take about 30 minutes to dry.

And, the finished product!

I absolutely love it! I just need to pick up a hook so I can hang it on the wall. Then to add Bug's birth and one year measurements.