Showing posts with label Kids' Room. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kids' Room. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Favorite DIY to date

I've been trying my hand at some DIY projects.

My favorite so far....

A giant ruler growth chart!

Pinterest inspiration: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/279575089339203760/

My finished product:



I pretty much followed the inspiration's instructions except that I bought a decal for the tickmarks off Etsy. She mentions this but I'll mention it again. The stain (for the big numbers) bleeds A LOT. I wish I could go back and redo my first three numbers. Once I got in a groove, I was able to work with the movement of the stain. I'd also be more careful of the font I use for the numbers because it is very difficult to stain if your lines are too small. The decal was surprisingly easy to put on.

PS - If the rule of the thumb for predicting how tall a child will be is true then K will likely be around 5'6".