8/11/11
I Love My Centering Ruler
I'm not a big fan of measuring. I avoid it whenever possible, relying on the eyeballing method instead. When I need or want something to be more precise, I use my Centering Ruler.
I love it. It is so quick and easy to use. Simply put the zero near the center of your project, then make small adjustments until the edges are both the same distance from the zero. No real measuring, no making marks, no stress if the item is a nonstandard size.
Here's the finished card. The sentiment is perfectly centered.
Cindy deRosier has a masters in Education and taught 4th and 5th grade for 11 years. She uses that experience to blog about crafts and family-friendly educational travel. She spent many years as the Editor of Fun Family Crafts, a website with over 12,000 kid-friendly craft tutorials. Cindy is the co-author of "What Would Jesus Patent?", does freelance writing and designing, loves jigsaw puzzles, is an avid scrapbooker, and has been to all 50 states.
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I have a ruler similar to this. Mine is clear and has evenly spaced holes that are great for brad placement. I am not a fan of measuring either so this tool comes in handy when you have to.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Not just for papercrafting, but for MATH! I teach math and so many kids just don't "see" midpoint. This clear ruler is perfect! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool ruler! I haven't seen one of those before! TFS :) I usually just eyeball it... sometimes I've had to peel it back up and try again! Maybe I need one... hmmm... ;) Cute layout too!
ReplyDeleteI usually eyeball it... but this is AWESOME!! Need to check it out! :):):):):):):):):):):):):)
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