I haven't really had time to garage sale the past couple of weeks, but I did swing into one yesterday. I snagged a great cabinet for my future craft room, but didn't have a way to get it home. The lady is the mother-in-law of a friend, so she is holding it for me until we can get back with the trailer. Soooo...I don't have any pictures yet...oh, but wait! I did pick up these two pitchers. I heart the blue polka dotted one. It still has the Hallmark price tag on the bottom of $24.95. Cost me $3.00...in perfect condition. I just popped my 'almost done' roses from my birthday, along with a few fresh peonies in the pitcher for this shot. The arrangement leaves a little to be desired, but I love them anyway.
What I really wanted to show you was a project my daughter did some time ago. When my father-in-law passed away a couple of years ago, my mother-in-law started giving some of his things to her kids. She was just going to throw away this old, broken, folding ruler, but Mr. Greenwillow brought it home. So glad he did. This is what Jamie did with it. I thought it was adorable...and I thought you might think so too.
She used photo corners, adhered to the back of the ruler, so that she could change out the scrapbook paper whenever she wanted. She says it doesn't stay in very well, but maybe they just need to be adjusted. You could also glue or use photo tape on it.
Time to put my nose back on that old grindstone. Later gater.
I linked this project to these parties. Be sure to check them out for tons of great ideas!








Your daughter did a wonderful job with that ruler. What a nice memory that will be and cool that she can change what is inside when her taste changes. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that cool?? I remember my grandpa having one of those folding rulers when I was little (and I won't say how long ago that was....) I love the little things like that that you don't noticed immediately. Thanks for posting a link on my perpetual party! Please visit again soon.
ReplyDeleteI love incorporating pieces of a family's history into our art and things we see every day. My MIL passed away last year and we have brought many pieces of hers home and I've made some things that blend their style with ours to tie it all together. Your daughter did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that ruler framed idea! What a lovely picture too. Really cool!
ReplyDeleteDonna
What a great frame! It's perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reuse for the ruler...You should add it to my party all about old or reused things! Lezlee
ReplyDeleteI just adore this project. So sentimental and clever, indeed. Glad you linked up to my party. Hope you enjoy some of the other participants as well, they are a great group of gals and they will be sure to come and visit your awesome post too:)
ReplyDeleteLooove that pitcher at such a GREAT price! And what a sweet idea your daughter came up with!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Debbiedoos...
Well isn't that a great idea!! I LOVE it! Very creative! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the polks dot vase! Great idea for the ruler. I wish I had my grandpa's ruler.
ReplyDeleteLove the ruler idea - how creative! Very cool!Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase! I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteMuito criativo o quadro com a régua. Interessante e bonito.
ReplyDeleteparabéns.
WOW -- I really love how Jamie did this! The picture used is just perfect with the old folding ruler. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking time to come to my party! I really do like the ruler and picture. Have fun with VBS and church camp. Lezlee
ReplyDeleteLooks great.I love that scrapbook paper with the ruler!Clever girl!
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