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DIY GIANT RULER GROWTH CHART

February 28, 2017~ DIY DREAM HOUSE

 

 

This DIY Growth Chart video is in partnership with Similac.

 

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At the rate my son’s growing, he’ll over-tower me when he’s 9. And my girls? My oldest’s feet are literally an inch smaller than my feet. I always tell my family that once my kids get taller than me, we are only taking family photos while sitting down. But it’s a good sign that they’re growing strong so I have nothing but gratitude… even if it hinders with my pride a little bit. 😉

Did you know that:

  • 60% of growth is achieved in the first five years of life?
  • Early childhood offers a critical window of opportunity for growth and development so good nutrition is essential during this time.
  • Studies show that a child’s poor growth before the age of 2 predicts lower intellectual development and a child’s educational performance suffers.
  • Visit https://similac.com/baby-development/activities/physical-growth  for more information.

Since my son is growing so fast and even though he’s 3 years old yet looks like he’s 5, I’ve been wanting to make a giant ruler growth chart for my kids. We mark their heights on the wall by the bathroom but I never liked that idea because 1. It makes your walls look dirty. 2. What if you move? Or want to repaint your house?

 

So here’s the tutorial I made. Don’t laugh, okay? I did my best. 😀

 

*This was my very first video I made back in July 2016 and it ended up being a “How not to make a growth chart” due to my trial and error(dang you, Pinterest) so I never posted it. But after some mishaps here and there, I finished making my own growth chart and am so happy with the result!

 

 

Materials You Need:
  • 6 x 8 pinewood
  • Wood Finish Stain(mine is in classic grey)
  • Paint Brush
  • Measuring Tape
  • White Paint Markers for the inch marks
  • White craft paint and Foam Brush for the numbers
  • Sanding Sheet(100 grit +)
  • Number Stencils
  • Tape
  • Pencil

 

Instructions:
  1. Sand the pinewood, paying special attention to the edges and corners.
  2. Mix well the Wood Finish Stain, then with a paint brush paint the pinewood. (I did 3 layers, I wish I only did one layer so the design of the wood is more prominent.)
  3. Let it dry, approximately 30 mins.
  4. With a pencil, mark from the very bottom to the top, every inch. Every 6 inches, make the mark thicker and longer.
  5. Now with the paint marker, go over the pencil line, making sure every 6 inches is a bigger mark.
  6. Lay flat #1 stencil on the 6th inch from the bottom(the ruler will be up 6 inches from the ground so it will measure 1 foot).
  7. Tape around the number so the stencil will stay still.
  8. Dip the foam brush onto the craft paint and go over inside of the #1 stencil. I found dabbing to be helpful.
  9. Gently lift off the stencil.
  10. Lay #2 stencil 12 inches from the #1 mark. Repeat 7-9.
  11. Repeat until you get to #6.
  12. Let it dry. You are now done!

 

 

 

 

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  1. Emily says

    March 5, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    This looks great! I made a similar one a few years ago and transferred all the marks from the wall to our “ruler”. Pinning and sharing. thanks for linking up to #Homemattersparty

  2. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says

    March 10, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Hey, Sarah! Just wanted to let you know that we loved your DIY Giant Ruler Growth Chart so much when you shared it at the #HomeMattersParty last week, we’ve FEATURED it THIS WEEK! Hope you can check it out when you get a sec. Happy Friday!!!
    http://lifewithlorelai.com/2017/03/09/home-matters-linky-party-126

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai / Home Matters Linky Party

  3. Jeannee says

    March 11, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    That is a really nice ruler! Unlike the old “mark on a wall” method, this will be a lifelong keepsake! All The more special!
    Thanks for sharing! #HomeMattersParty
    Jeannee

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Hello! My name is Sarah and I am so happy to have you here! Here you'll find DIY sewing, DIY home building & decor, honest and vulnerable posts of motherhood and snippets of my family. We are building our dream house and will update you regularly on our whole process from start to finish and I am also starting a mother-daughter sewing series. So I hope you stay awhile!

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