How a Dollar Bill (and Credit Card!) Can Save Your Craft Project
Stuck in a DIY project? Your dollar bill (6" long, folds to 3" & 2") or credit card (3.38"x2.18") can be your secret weapon. Use them to estimate lengths, widths, and clearances. Not perfect for precision, but ideal for quick checks and sparking creativity.
Let's face it, rulers are about as exciting as watching paint dry. They're rigid, predictable things, content to sit in a toolbox gathering dust until the precise moment you absolutely, positively NEED them. But what if that moment strikes when you're elbow-deep in a craft project, a mischievous glint in your eye and a rogue button in your hand? Fear not, intrepid DIYer, for in your very wallet lies a slumbering savior: the humble dollar bill.
Yes, the same green ambassador of commerce moonlights as a surprisingly versatile measuring tool. At a touch over 6 inches long, a dollar bill transforms into a handy ruler in a pinch. Think of it as a secret handshake with the universe, a universal (pun intended) unit of measurement readily available. Need to check if that vintage frame will grace your mantelpiece? Slap down a bill! Wondering if your latest needlepoint masterpiece will fit snugly in that thrifted hoop? Unfurl your green friend!
