I created this project for Christmas originally, but I think it is perfect for year round. Of course, you will have to excuse that all of the pictures are from Christmas time – but you get the idea!
A DIY star made from yardsticks – an easy and quick DIY wall art project.
How to:
– Start with 5 yardsticks. I picked mine up at a True Value store and just hit them with some of Miss Mustard Seed’s antiquing wax to make them look older. This would also work great with vintage yardsticks.
– Lay them out in a star pattern
– Use a drill to make a small hole at each joint.
– Attach each “point” with a small bolt and nut. Keep it loose until they are all attached. Then form your desired star shape and tighten the bolts to hold in place.
I wired on a cluster of holly and tied on a ribbon for Christmas – but have now taken it off for year round use.
Just remove the holly and ribbon and it is ready for year round decorating.
It is perfect on a gallery wall…
And of course, outside…
If you would like to see other some other projects I have made with yardsticks,
There is my yardstick arrow...
And my yardstick deer silhouette…
I loved that star idea Laura!
Love the yardstick star! I would like to find some old vintage yardsticks so I will be keeping an eye out.
I love to decorate with stars. I love this idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Have a blessed day,
Sherri
Love the star idea will have to make one or maybe more
I actually made this same star for Christmas this year. I hung it outside above my garage!!! But…. Wow…. You inspired me…. I put it away with my Christmas decorations, so now I’m going to dig that bad boy out and use it in my everyday decor!!!! It’s one of those…. Why didn’t I think of that? Moments… Haha…. Thanks Laura!!!
PS…. I’m soooo going to make that arrow!!!!! I love it!!!
Shannon
Hmmmm . . . this would be cute with antique 12-inch rulers, as well! We found one in our basement that is beautiful – I just need to find 4 more! 😉
LOVE this, AND the arrow! graphic signage/advertising stuff speaks to me! Happy Wednesday!!
I love this! Do you think this would work year-round if you took off the holly, and ribbon?
How lovely!!!! I love how you used the yardsticks! What a cute idea, and the finished product is just beautiful! So creative! 🙂
How fabulous – especially loving the deer head!!!
Visiting from Uncommon Design 🙂
Hugs,
Suzan
Love Love LOVE this! so cute and simple! Thanks for sharing
I love this idea! I’ve been making these stars from scrap wood and staining them, but using yard sticks (in Canada we have meter sticks) is such a great idea. No cutting involved. 🙂
Love this!! Simple and so cool!
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love this. love this