DIY Back-to-School Ruler Wreath
Looking for a fun craft idea for back to school or a teacher appreciation gift? You may enjoy making this Back to School Ruler Wreath. If you like this project, you may also enjoy this Personalized Teacher Appreciation Banner tutorial.
A couple of days I posted on the Polkadot Chair Facebook page asking for ideas for a wreath for my front door. I was stumped, too late for summer, too early for fall. Lots of people suggested that I do a back-to-school wreath. Then they suggested I use school supplies to make it; then VOILA, I had an idea! (thanks, guys!!!).
I decided to make a wreath out of rulers! The idea might have come from my unnatural obsession with starburst mirrors lately – I thought this was a fun spin on that idea.
Supplies Required
- 14 Wood Rulers
- 6″ Wood Embroidery Hoop
- Hot Glue Gun
- Decorations such as silk flowers, paper, and buttons
- Ribbon
How to Make a Ruler Wreath
Purchase wooden rulers (I got mine at Target for .50 each).
Next, cut them in half. (I used a saw, it was pretty easy).
This wreath took 14 rulers in all. You could also use 6″ rulers, but I couldn’t find any, and I liked the variation of the numbers when you cut them in half.
After you cut all of your rulers in half, you will hot glue half of the rulers to a 6″ embroidery hoop. Leave a little space between each one, and try to space them evenly.
Hot glue the remaining rulers on top of the space between the rulers on the bottom row. You will get a starburst design.
Next, cut a slit in the other half of the embroidery hoop. Fit it into the center of the wreath, mark where they meet. Cut off the excess so that the hoop fits into the space.
Hot glue in place.
Finishing Steps
When you are done the wreath base will look like this. I kinda like it just plain… but I decided to decorate it up a bit.
I added a few scrapbooking supplies (most are Jenni Bowlin) and some flowers that I had to the corner. I just used hot glue.
I love the way it looks on the front door; I’m just not sure if I trust it out there with the humidity- I think I’ll move it indoors, which means I still need to come up with an idea for the front door 🙂
This really is a great wreath – very nicely done and the extra embellishments are fab!
What a completely adorable wreath ~ I love it!
Have a Happy Labor Day.
You inspired to make one. This was such a fun project.
This is FAB! Such a fun project, love it!
well this is just fabulous!!
any teacher would love to have this. This is a fantastic idea.
This is so amazing! Thank you for allowing us to feature it at Paper Issues! Here is your link: http://paperissues.blogspot.com/2011/08/ruler-wreath.html
I wonder if you could seal the whole thing so that the humidity doesn’t get at it? PS. Thanks – this is my mom’s (a teacher) Christmas present to-be!! 🙂
this is such a cute idea!
This is too cute!! Can’t wait to try to make one…thanks!! Sally B.
My boy is 5 & we are starting home school this year, so this looks like a fun idea for decorating the “school house door” which is really just the attic door. Thanks for the fantastic, fun idea!
I don’t have kids, but I am an artist, so the theme still fits. I’ve already got ideas forming for how to make it more ‘me’. 😉
Would you mind if I shared this at my art blog (with full credit of course). 🙂
Such a cool idea! So different! I LOVE IT!
Love it–so stinkin’ cute!
I absolutely LOVE this idea! I Pinned it a few weeks ago when you posted it and just had to share that it has been my #1 RePinned item! Amazing and great job!!
Oh my goodness!This is so so cute!! You are so creative!
LOVE this!!!
HI Melissa . it is such a great idea … simply beautiful creativity… my kids are grown up now but I really want to make one for some one … very lovely dear… thanks a lot for sharing…
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