Friday, April 26, 2013

A Sentimental Ruler Box

Today I'm sharing a cool little project with you.
I think it's especially sweet because it has some sentimental value for me.
I grabbed this old ruler at an antique show at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds last summer.
It was a must have for me when I saw where the ruler was from.
This particular old ruler, which was in excellent vintage condition, was from a business that was once located on the street I grew up on.

See the address there... 
Turner Street is where I lived my entire life until I moved away to college.
And here, on the inside of the box, you can see the Lansing part.
How cool is that? :)
I asked Eric to make it into a box,
which I'd seen during my Pinterest travels.
He sized it so that I could fit post-it notes in the main compartment.
Of course, I didn't have any regular size post-its when it came to taking these pictures! lol
And I'm going to put paper  clips in the other compartment.
I love my new ruler box.
Vintage. Repurposed. Sentimental.
What more could a girl like me ask for? :)

Be sure to come back next week for some more desk accessories, including an old crate we turned into a paper organizer! 


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Check my project out along with other great inspiration, at these great blogs...

One Project at a Time at A Bowl Full of Lemons, Transformation Tuesday at The Ironstone Nest, Monday Funday at Creatively Living, Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm, The Scoop at Cedar Hill Ranch, Project Inspired{d}at Cupcakes and Crinoline, You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E, Transformed Tuesdays at PJH Designs, Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House, Take a Look Tuesday at Sugar Bee Crafts, Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp Junktion, Be Inspired at Elizabeth and Co, Pretty Things Link Party at twelveOeight, Time to Shine at A Diamond in the Stuff, Too Cute Tuesday at Funky Polkadot Giraffe, The Power of Paint Party at Domestically Speaking, Creatively Tuesday at The Rustic Pig, Show Me What You Got at Not Just a Housewife, Share It Link Party at The Winthrop Chronicles, Tasteful Tuesday at Naptime Creations, Tutorial Tuesday at Hope Studios, Trash 2 Treasure at Kammy's Korner, Fluster's Creative Muster Party at Fluster Buster, The Creative Spark at Clean and Scentsible, Tuesdays at Our Home at Our Home Away from Home, Homemade by You at Made to be a Momma, Trendy Tuesdays at Sweet Little Gals

Wildly Original Link Party at I Gotta Create, Wow Us Wednesday at Family Home and Life, Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts, Whimsy Wednesday at Smart School House, What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants, Wednesday Whatsits at White Lights on Wednesday, What We Accomplished Wednesday at Green Willow Pond, Under $100 Linky Party at Beyond the Picket Fence, Show and Share at Southern Lovely, Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style, Wow Me Wednesday at Gingersnap Crafts, From Dream to Reality at The DIY Dreamer, Its' a Party! at A Creative Princess, Show Off Your Stuff Party at Fireflies and Jellybeans, Look What I Made Wednesday at Creations by Kara, Create and Share at The Trendy Treehouse, A Little Bird Told Me Link Party at The Life of Jennifer Dawn, Oh What a Happy Day Link Party at Not Done Growing

Simply Creations Link Party at My Simple Homelife, Furniture Feature Friday at Miss Mustard Seed, Inspire Me Please Link Party at Liz Marie Blog, Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest, Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage, What Have You Redone at Redoux Interiors, Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home, Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove, Simple and Sweet Fridays at Rooted inThyme, Be Inspired at Common Ground, Faunt It Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous, Fabulously Creative Friday at Jennifer Rizzo, Show and Tell Friday at Romantic Home, Junkin' Joe Vintage and Thrifty Finds at The Cottage Market, Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots and Jello, Shabbilicious Friday Link Party at Shabby Art Boutique, Tickled Pink at 504 Main, Anything Blue Friday at The Dedicated House, Rustic Restorations Weekend Link Party at Homespun Happenings,  Great Idea Thursdays at A Handful of Everything

28 comments:

  1. Hi Denise, you were featured at the Crafty Country Cottage Link Party @ Old Red Barn.

    Goedele

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  2. It's great how you've turned something that looks great into something that not only looks great, but has a practical use as well.

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  3. So awesome! And what a COOL story behind it, too! What are the chances?! I popped over from Give Me the Goods--thanks for sharing!

    ~Abby =)

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  4. This is great! I love a good "when I was a kid" story. Thanks for sharing at Give Me the Goods!

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  5. What a cute project and fun reminder for you! Love it!
    I'm visiting you today from Give Me The Goods. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    Tile Photo Coasters ~ Gift Idea

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  6. This is gorgeous! What a great way to recreate your vintage ruler~
    Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo party!
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  7. Very cool idea! I've seen a ton of rulers, but never know what I could do with them!

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  8. Really fun idea! Love the sentimental value...it's what makes me create half the time! thanks for sharing! Catherine (new follower)

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  9. What an adorable ruler box and so special that it has meaning to you.
    Have a wonderful week,
    Bev
    @ Eclectic Red Barn

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  10. Cute, cute, cute. I want one. Love it, and thanks for sharing at the Cabin:)

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  11. Wow! What a great project! I love it. I’d love it if you could link this up to our party, Give Me The Goods Monday! {1 party, 5 blogs}
    http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/04/give-me-goods-party-6.html
    Have a great week!
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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  12. FUN...so special that it has sentimental value too :)

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  13. That is SO cute, and I love the story attached to it!

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  14. I have seen ruler items on Pinterest and thought they were so cute. I just need to find an old yardstick.

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  15. This is such an awesome and creative idea!

    Thanks for sharing the inspiration!

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  16. What a great re-purpose! Thank you for sharing on Fluster’s Creative Muster Party!

    Robin
    Fluster Buster

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  17. So cute. We have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this and any other posts with everyone. It runs from Tuesday night through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2013/04/wednesdays-adorned-from-above-blog-hop_30.html
    We hope to see you there.
    Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above

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  18. How cool! What a great idea, and I love the sentimental aspect of this.
    Stopping by from Made In A Day's link-up :o)

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  19. Hello Denise, What a wonderful idea! Love the vintage feel on it.
    Visiting from Jenna's page @http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/04/give-me-goods-link-party-6.html
    Have a nice day!

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  20. Awesome box and even better that it has sentimental meaning for you! Thanks so much for linking up to Give Me The Goods Monday! We love having you party with us and can't wait to see what goods you bring next week! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  21. This is such a wonderful idea and having it tied to your home town is just crazy cool! We love vintage everything and are so happy you shared this on our Brag About It linky party. Thanks so much. We hope you'll come back next week with another one of your wonderful ideas! All the best ~ Sharon and Denise

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  22. Such a cute idea - pretty and practical too!

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  23. I really, love this. I have never found vintage yardsticks, and I would really like to. There are so many cool things I've seen made with them. Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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  24. I really love this! I so want to do a project with rulers. Your project turned out great. I'm so glad you joined us at Transformed Tuesday this week.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

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  25. What a perfect way to enjoy a very precious and sentimental item. I love what you did with it. Thanks for inspiring us.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  26. I wanted to let you know that You Were Featured on VMG206 ~ Brag About It Tuesday's Linky Party from last week! I can't wait to see what you've been working on this week!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    Join me each Tuesday for Brag About It Link Up Party

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  27. Denise, I love it! So fun that you have that connection. I love old rulers, but never run across them. I bought a ruler box (already made) at a gift shop to put in my craft room when it's finished. Can't wait! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  28. Very Cute!! Thanks so much for linking up on Made in a Day last week!
    Kim

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