I have wanted to DIY a growth chart for Parker ever since he started walking. About a month ago, I finally got a free afternoon to knock this project out. And I love how it turned out!
I guess this vintage ruler trend was first started by Pottery Barn a few years ago, but all you have to do is Google search "growth ruler" and there are a million and one tutorials on how to make one yourself. Of course I did this after I was done, but oh well. ;) Jenny from Dear Lillie (one of my favorite blogs) makes and sells these and hers are perfection. If you have the money and want something professional, I would buy from her!
This project really wasn't too complicated, it just take a bit of patience. I took some pictures while I was making this and am thinking of posting my own version of this tutorial...who knows, haha.
The main supplies for this project consisted of a plain pine board from Hope Depot, some Danish Oil, a measuring mark and number template that I made myself, and a Sharpie. Oh and scissors, a pencil, and a ruler.
We have this in our entry and it is too darn narrow to get a shot of the whole thing from the front.
I also put out some of my fall decorations! I still want to switch out that botanical print for one a fall-themed one, but I really love how this vignette looks. I will share more details next week, most likely.
The ruler is not completely perfect, although I really tried my best. It only cost us about $8! I LOVE this project.
So, there's that. I hope you all are having a wonderful week. Sorry for my sporadic posts this week and last, I hope to get some free time this weekend to get ahead on posts.
Have a wonderful day!
Love it and the price tag! We ended up buying one (definitely cost more than $8) but had to put it in a non traffic area so that Noah can't pull it off the wall! I wish it was in a nicer place to display but that's life with an infant!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Parker hasn't figured out that he can pull things off of walls...yet :)I'm actually thinking of moving it, it looks lopsided with nothing on the other side of the dresser. Can't figure out a good place though!
DeleteThis is so cute Katy! I just pinned something like this on Pinterest and totally need to do this to keep track of the boys' heights! Yours looks even better than the ones I have seen!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Caitlin! It was super easy to make, I'm sure you could make one too!
DeleteThat looks perfect! I've been eyeing the growth charts on Dear Lillie for awhile but I just isn't have anywhere good to put one. I'd never have the patience to make one as nice as yours- I love all the knots and the finish!
ReplyDeleteHaha, yes it was a definite test of patience for me! I am NOT a patient person. Thanks!
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