Pin It Several months ago, I bravely rescued several yardsticks from my father-in-laws house as we were cleaning up the estate. Why? Because they were cool. Isn't that a good enough reason? Rulers cut and laid out MDF cut out purchased for 2.99. Dry fit . I find I've been doing that more and more as I get older. Not sure if age has anything to do with it or that hoarding gene is rubbing off on me! Geesh, I hope not but seriously I couldn't pass these up they were just way too cool! Painted with leftover grey paint. Added silver leaf . To me, the coolest thing is the history they represent. Kresge Co., Augusta Lumber, and Alexander Elevator Co. All businesses that are no longer. I love historical houses and buildings so it was really a no brainer for me. Rustic meets glam . So as they sat in my basement for the past six months as I viewed all the cool yardstick Pinterest projects I wondered what to do with my measly 3 yardsticks. ...
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