I forgot to take any before shots of this table, but the after shots are pretty sweet if I do say so myself. I loved this $20 table when I saw it at one of my favorite junk spots. The metal "chicken wire" on the sides are icing on the cake.
I had purchased a bunch of old (and not so old) rulers at a shop for $.25 a piece and had this idea floating around for a while. When I did some measuring I found out that this table was the perfect size. My math head husband figured out what sizes to cut the rulers. I only had 11 rulers and I wanted some to run the full length but didn't want to have more than 2 cuts per ruler. I glued the rulers down, added brad nails, and 3 coats of poly. 
A little white paint, distressing, and some glaze/paint really shows off the pretty woodwork.
I had purchased a bunch of old (and not so old) rulers at a shop for $.25 a piece and had this idea floating around for a while. When I did some measuring I found out that this table was the perfect size. My math head husband figured out what sizes to cut the rulers. I only had 11 rulers and I wanted some to run the full length but didn't want to have more than 2 cuts per ruler. I glued the rulers down, added brad nails, and 3 coats of poly. 
A little white paint, distressing, and some glaze/paint really shows off the pretty woodwork.
My favorite part is that since the rulers were purchased at a local antique store they are all from this area. 
14 comments:
love the look
What a unique look for a table! Great job!
This is such a cool idea, it looks great! I can't wait to try it... but it'll have to wait until I can collect enough rulers! LOL!
Tania
Love, love, love this table so much!! I've been wanting to do a project with rulers for a long time now. This is a great inspiration piece for me!
How sweet! :)
I love this little table. I keep thinking I need to do something with all the yardsticks I've purchased (if I can find them). This is a great inspiration.
I am so loving decorating with rulers and yardsticks!! Your table is soo cute!! Love your photos, too!!
Hugs ~~ Suz
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very cool,i love this. I would love for you to share this at my party on Weds.
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neat idea! love it!!
That looks fantastic and your photos are lovely! Great job!
I love this table! It's the kind of table that I would drool over at some over priced vintage shop. Such a creative idea. i am going to do this to one of my old tables. Thank you so much for the idea!
This is the type of table I would totally drool over at some over priced vintage shop. Absolutely love the idea!
very cool! looove it! I forgot where I found you, but nonetheless I do hope you'll visit (and maybe follow) me!
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Donna
thanks for sharing this at my party! love it.
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