It has been a hot minute since I have created custom growth rulers due to the price and condition of wood available in the pandemic. Wood prices have soared yet the quality seems to have declined; available boards are twisted, cracked and damaged perhaps after being picked over with the increased prices. I finally managed to find some boards and get creating.
Two custom growth rulers were ordered for 2 new babies; one in grey/white combo and one in a black/white combo. They are both so different reflecting why custom ordering allows such fun personalization.
Sourcing wood since the pandemic is still a problem and when it is found it is pricey and warps (above left) in short order after being unbundled.
Deep knots were filled with Dixie Belle mud and when dry sanded smooth as well as any other rough areas on the board surfaces and edges.
To prevent the knots from bleeding too, both sides were painted with white Dixie Belle BOSS.
Both rulers had 2 coats of BOSS on the fronts and are now ready for the paint coat.
On the gray ruler, whitecap Dixie Belle silk mineral paint was used to paint on the Muddaritaville Studio growth ruler
stencil (NOTE: using my affiliate link gives you 10% off)
The new baby family chose large upright numbers for their ruler. I also did the measurements to make the ruler track above 6 feet as the parents are tall; another great customization for the baby gift.
On the white ruler the customer had it customized with her new daughter's name; Gal. Seeing I hand paint the names on any choice of font can be used so I show different options till the desired one is picked. Then it is printed out and to transfer onto the ruler I use the pencil method; rub a pencil on the backside of the paper and trace on the ruler.
Using the angled Artist Brush I then hand paint the name on the board.
Another customization is adding graphics. As a bonus I added some black and white floral graphics from the buds and branches Dixie Belle
transfer which looked very pretty with the black and white ruler.
The two custom ordered rulers look very different but each one represents a unique family!
These growth rulers make the best baby gifts to track years of growth and so many ways to customize.
Notice how the grey ruler's markings allow for taller measurements recorded?
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Very creative. Thank you for sharing.
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