Saturday, March 12, 2011

work in progress: make your own measuring tape


Need:

fabric measuring 1 inch wide by 36 inches long
ruler
fine point sharpie
stayz on ink (black)
number stamps

1.  Measure and mark inches, half inches, and quarter inches with Sharpie using ruler as a guide.  Refer to your own measuring tape for marking ideas.


2.  Stamp numbers using number stamps and StayZ On ink in black.


Use in fabric projects...


Use in scrapbook projects...


Use as ribbon when wrapping gifts...


Use to measure?  (maybe not)


I'm not sure what I'll use mine for yet.  What would you use it for?
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20 comments:

  1. areyoukiddingmeMarch 12, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Bwah-hahaha - I was just thinking that I am terrible at marking correct measurements and there's no way I would want to make my own measuring tape! And then I got to that second from last statement...

    That's a great idea for ribbon for a housewarming gift, though.

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  2. SybillineMarch 12, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I would use it on a scrapbook page or tag or something like that!

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  3. SLRMarch 12, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    very clever! i think it would make nice ribbon on a gift!!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    How fun! So many possibilities (but I could never use mine to measure! hee, hee) :)

    Thanks for stopping by my little blog and leaving a comment! Dana @ D'Lea Designs

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  5. Lucydesignsart.comMarch 12, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Oh I love the idea of using it as ribbon! how pretty and unique!

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  6. chrisMarch 12, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I think it would be lovely as a decorative accent on a pillow or a gift, for anyone who loves to craft.

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  7. petitehermineMarch 12, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Your rose pillow project has been featured on my Sunday Linky Party this week! Can't wait to see what you're sharing this time! Check it out here :)
    http://petitehermine.blogspot.com/2011/03/sunday-linky-party-6-goodies.html

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  8. HeatherMarch 13, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    That is so very clever- and super cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Emily LoveMarch 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    This is adorable! Great job!

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  10. Jenn @ Peas and CrayonsMarch 13, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    What a great idea1 =) I don't own measuring tape so i'll certainly make it instead of buying some! thanks!

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

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  11. VictoriaMarch 13, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    ohmygosh what a cute idea! I love stamps. I recently discovered how awesome they are. I really want to try this now!

    found you through comment love Sunday!

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  12. TexaGermaFinlaNadianMarch 13, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Very creative and vintage looking. I like!
    Stopped over from FTLOB, have a good one!
    http://texagermanadian.blogspot.com/

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  13. JennMarch 13, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I love to make homemade gift wrap. This is so great!

    Thanks for visiting by blog and leaving a kind comment:) So nice to make new friends!

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  14. LindyMarch 13, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I love this project. I think the measuring tape would make great trim on one of your cute pillows!

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  15. Jeanene @ The Queen Bees HiveMarch 14, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    That is so cute and clever! Yours looks so professional ~ after all that I don't know if I would ever dare use it ~ 'cause I would want to use a lot!

    Love it!

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  16. Jan at Jewelry4ChangeMarch 14, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    This is great... you could use it on a picture frame. :)

    I found you on the blog hop and an now following.

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  17. creativejewishmom/SaraMarch 17, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    love it! a little too precious time wise to use for ribbon, but maybe wrapped around some containers or used with a collage would be great! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling sunday!

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  18. kara@elements-interiors.netMarch 17, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I LOVE this! Come on ova' and link up to WHASSUP!!! xoxokara




    *ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *

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  19. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    this looks fantastic but i am a total NOOB when it comes to rubber stamping in straight lines lol. Seriously. I need some sort of device that can have them all taped together. Im awful. Also lazy but you did an amazing job

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  20. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Andy Harglesis says...

    I would use it to measure my 8.2 inch penis.

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