It’s that time of year again! Time to gather up school supplies for a new school year!
Among other things, Ivy has a new ruler this year. Her ruler looks the part because it is wooden, just like the real ones!
It’s a quick and easy project. Let’s take a look!
Supplies:
- craft sticks (wide or regular)
- ruler (preferably with centimeter markings!)
- sharpie
- yard clippers (with an adults help)
- sandpaper
Both sizes of craft sticks work great for this doll size craft. I made one of each to give them both a try.
To get started, cut off the rounded ends of the craft stick. Be sure an adult helps with the cuts. Yard clippers make the cuts so easy if you have them handy.
If you are using the wide craft stick, line it up with the centimeter measurements and trim the stick to just over 12 centimeters. This wide craft stick is long enough to add 12 centimeter markings and that corresponds nicely to a real 12″ ruler.
Mark each centimeter and half centimeter with alternating long and short lines.
Flip the craft stick over, so the lines are on the top. Write each number before the longer lines.
Write quickly so the sharpie does not bleed into the wood. Yes, you can see some of that going on, on the end of the wide ruler below.
Two craft sticks, two little doll size rulers. As you can see the regular craft stick only goes up to “10”. For the final shots today I used the regular size craft stick. Either one works great for doll play!
I am loving how durable this little wooden ruler is for play!
It’s a perfect addition to our doll size school supplies!
Just in case you are interested, here is more about today’s post.
- Doll-Ivy is a retired Historical Character from AG
- Outfit-AG Shirt
- Scene–Reversable Play Scene from My Doll’s Life. Pencil is made using this tutorial. Folder is made using this pattern. Notebook was given to me.
It’s time to play school!
Great idea! I’m gong to do this project.
I never thought yard clippers would cut popsicle sticks! I will definitely have to try this craft!
I didn’t even think about using Popsicle sticks ! I can’t wait to try out this craft .
-LuNa
Super cute and easy, thanks!
What is the sand paper for?Just wondering.
Adorable – thanks Anna.
Wow, great idea!
Great idea, Anna. Thank you for the instructions.
Meg sullivan- The sandpaper is to smooth the edges of the craft stick after you cut it. Thanks! I forgot to put that in!
Great idea!
My doll willbe glad to have this ruler. Thankyou,
This is one of those “It’s so simple why didn’t I think of it” crafts, but really a great idea! I’m gonna make one for Julie’s pencil case.
Thanks Anna!
@Sharry I feel the same way!! I feel the same way about every craft, “why didn’t I think of that?” 😛
When will the new website come?
Sooooooooooo cute I am totally doing that for my doll caroline
WOW the new website is fantastic! loving the neutral colors and the layout of it!
I love the new look !
-LuNa
The new look is so pretty , I love the background, but there’s not doubt that I’ll miss the old one !
-LuNa
OH. MY. GOODNESS. GRACIOUS.!!!!!! I LOVE the new website but I agree with UniverseRevolves I will miss the old on!
Great Job Doll Diaries!! 😀
I love the new site design
Well today -5th Sep- I see the new website and what I can see is pretty. But I cannot see the home page, nor enlarge a post, nor reduce it! I honestly preferred viewing the old site on my bbm!
Hi Meg – we are still tweaking the layout a bit – hopefully we can get it just right for you!
Love this craft! We’re making 4 of these…One for each of the Grandaughters dolls, and one for Uniqua’s classroom!