Journaling on a Budget, Video 57, DIY Tear Ruler, Tutorial :)

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • Today we are going to make a tear ruler with cheap plastic rulers :) Really cheap and very effective :) enjoy, and I hope you all have an Outstanding Day :) amy

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  • @sassafrasandscraps
    @sassafrasandscraps 4 роки тому

    What a wonderful idea! Definitely one of those “why didn’t I think of that” for sure!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  4 роки тому

      Hello Sassafras :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @thisisyourbrainoncrafts9212
    @thisisyourbrainoncrafts9212 3 роки тому +1

    Love this! I was going to purchase one but now I think I’ll make one. Thank you for the tutorial.

  • @dawnziemer7757
    @dawnziemer7757 5 років тому

    Another inexpensive and easy technique. I usually just tear with my hands but I can see using a ruler like this would give me better control. I like it! Thank you for sharing.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Dawn :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) I tear a lot with my hands too, but this is much quicker :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @emmkaa2099
    @emmkaa2099 3 роки тому

    Amy, this is great! I made a tear ruler with the cutting edge of a used up roll of foil. It works wonderfully but can be very dangerous. This, I think, would be less so. Thanks for this! MK ❤🌞🌵

  • @debbiedunham5204
    @debbiedunham5204 5 років тому

    Your mind must be constantly thinking up new things! Love this idea! Hugs xxx

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Debbie :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) I saw Gina do this one :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @dorothybentley5725
    @dorothybentley5725 5 років тому

    Love this idea,craft supplies are so expensive.thanks for sharing.I'm you going dollar tree and pick up some cheap rulers.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Dorothy :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @caridavila2071
    @caridavila2071 5 років тому

    Oh thank you for such a great money saving idea. I am just starting journaling and watching videos so I dont have many supplies. They all add up trying to purchase everything. Now I have to go back and watch all your other videos! Thanks again!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Cari :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) I am happy I could help :) If there is anything you see that you would like to purchase but don't want to put out the high cost, just let me know what you are looking for, and I will see if it is something we can make on our own :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @vickidip
    @vickidip 5 років тому

    Hey there Amy.... I’ve not been able to watch for a wee while, I’m looking forward to catching up. Thank you for your ideas and videos. They are enjoyable and helpful.
    I pray that Papa and you are well, please pass on my regards.
    PS..... the second ad on this video about the luggage is very interested, I enjoyed it 😊

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Vicki :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) It is so good to see you again :) Papa and I are well :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @LynsAlteredArts
    @LynsAlteredArts 5 років тому

    Thank you for this. I might make myself another one. I saw a video of someone who I don’t remember who it was, she had one of those white triangular rulers. I don’t know if they’re something math people or engineers use but she said she scraped it on her fence to make the rough edge. I went to the Goodwill and I found a three pack, a wood one, a plastic one, and one of those white triangular ones. I scraped it on rocks, I scraped it on my retaining wall, everything and I couldn’t get it roughed up enough. I tried chipping bits out with my razor blade knife, I tried a file, finally I turned on my drill press and just held it up to a drill bit and then sort of bumped it in an out against the drill bit, it worked great. I thought holding the triangular one would be easier but it’s not because at some point you get your hand in the way and you can’t do a smooth tear around your hand so I’m going to make one of yours, I think that will be better. Thank you. You can’t have too many tear rulers anyway.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Lyn :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) Thank you for your tips on the tear rulers you made, it is nice of you to share that with us all :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @lindagiles1911
    @lindagiles1911 5 років тому

    Wonderful. Such an inexpensive idea for a great result. Torn edges are so appealing and l will make of these some for sure and add them to my acetate ones. Thank you for the tip about the narrow strips.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Linda :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) It is a bit easier than the acetate ones we made, but they are easier to get a specific shape with, so each one has its place :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @ThePaperOutpost
    @ThePaperOutpost 5 років тому

    What a great idea! I love ingenuity and you are the queen! :)

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello TPO :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @patchoulitwentyseven970
    @patchoulitwentyseven970 5 років тому

    Such a good informative lesson in how to save money - and presented so clearly. Really enjoyable!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Patchouli :) Thank you for your sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @bookshopshelli
    @bookshopshelli 5 років тому

    Great idea! I made one while I was watching you, easy-peasy! I actually had one on my Amazon wish list. We R Memory Keepers has a 3 pack it's almost $15. Thanks so much, you just saved me $14!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Shelli :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) I am happy I could save you a bit, and it is always more fun to use the things you have made yourself :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @pamelareeves8759
    @pamelareeves8759 5 років тому

    What a great idea. TFS. Have a crafty day.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Pamela :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @tuthillg
    @tuthillg 5 років тому

    Great idea for a do it yourself tear ruler! TFS the inspiration!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Gail :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @evelynvasquez5928
    @evelynvasquez5928 5 років тому +1

    You inspired me to use the edge of aluminum foil wrap by cutting it out and attaching onto another piece of chipboard (cereal box)..

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Evelyn :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) That is a great idea, thank you for sharing that with us all :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @lorihaney8296
    @lorihaney8296 5 років тому

    What a great tip! Thank you so much for sharing!!! So much easier!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Lori :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @carolinejackson7933
    @carolinejackson7933 5 років тому

    Great idea. I was using the metal strip off the box of wax paper with some of the box still attached and using a ruler to hold it down but your idea is so much better. On my way to Dollar Tree today. Thank you for sharing. New to your channel.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Caroline :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) I am happy you have found my channel, I hope you enjoy it :) I have use the wax paper tear before too, but I do like this a bit better because you don't have to hold it down with something else :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @thepickypainter9854
    @thepickypainter9854 5 років тому

    You just saved me some money ! Thank you. I have been thinking about getting one of these for a while but they werent very high on my priority list so kept putting it off. Heading to Dollar Tree tomorrow. Thanks !!!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Picky :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @chariwater1
    @chariwater1 5 років тому

    Thank you so
    Much for all of your videos. I just made two year rulers. I love it !

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Rhona :) Thank you for your sweet comment :) I am glad you made some and love them :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @carolinejackson7933
    @carolinejackson7933 5 років тому

    Blessings to you and your papa.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Caroline :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @lori88ish
    @lori88ish 5 років тому +1

    Love these kind of ideas, craft supplies are so very expensive so any little way we can save certainly helps also thanks for the tips on ripping, Thanks a Bunch
    Hugs and Smiles

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Lori :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @wendyroope-vestigecreation9775
    @wendyroope-vestigecreation9775 5 років тому

    Oh my goodness! Brilliant! TYSM for sharing!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Wendy :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @bettyswinford5886
    @bettyswinford5886 5 років тому

    I have those rulers so I will be doing two of these.Thanks so much for sharing.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Betty :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @crosezrose
    @crosezrose 5 років тому

    What an even better idea! Thanks so much!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Rose :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @deborahweilert9423
    @deborahweilert9423 5 років тому

    I looked for tear rulers recently and felt the cost was prohibitive. Three rulers for 15.00 and I would only use one. There was another for 40.00...I will be dropping by DT this weekend. Thank you for sharing this great option.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Deborah :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) Have fun with yours :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @deniseleavitt6630
    @deniseleavitt6630 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this idea!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @cheryl2455
    @cheryl2455 5 років тому

    Great video! I have a clear ruler I use to tear but it tears pretty much straight. I think this might be worth trying! Thanks! Just love all your wonderful videos! I have learned so much from you!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Cheryl :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @door.fashionsbyaprilthomas1482
    @door.fashionsbyaprilthomas1482 5 років тому

    Awsome I've been wanting the tear rules and jus didnt want to put that much into a basic tool now I can make my own oh thank you for post this

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому +1

      Hello April :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @SonjaFriskes
    @SonjaFriskes 5 років тому

    Very nice tip Amy. TFS Hugs xxxSonja

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому +1

      Hello Sonja :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @sarine6237
    @sarine6237 5 років тому

    You always give such great tips!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Seeta :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @erlindaarmijo5876
    @erlindaarmijo5876 5 років тому

    That is a great idea thank you for your tip

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Erlinda :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @michelledekker7654
    @michelledekker7654 5 років тому +1

    Great idea......as always!! Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Michelle :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @MRVICTORCRAFTER
    @MRVICTORCRAFTER 5 років тому

    SO COOL IDEA!!!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Victor :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @smilely771
    @smilely771 5 років тому

    Fantastic idea tfs 🙂💕

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Lynn :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @daynakuenstler7512
    @daynakuenstler7512 5 років тому +1

    Wow! Wish your video had come out a few weeks ago before I had spent $15 on my year ruler! I even have one of those rules in my stash.😢

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Dayna :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) Now you can make one of your own, and have two :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @jenniferwatson7118
    @jenniferwatson7118 5 років тому

    Great idea, thanks!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Jennifer :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @rockfordmel
    @rockfordmel 3 роки тому

    BRILLIANT 👏👏👏💗

  • @MossCottageMarket
    @MossCottageMarket 5 років тому +1

    I love this! Back to Dollar Tree tomorrow to get some rulers! Blessings, Helen

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Helen :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @LB-vl3qn
    @LB-vl3qn 5 років тому

    Why didn't I think of that, indeed. I'll be stopping by the Dollar Tree today. Thanks, Amy, ~ Lisa

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Lisa :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @alyciawieler2800
    @alyciawieler2800 5 років тому

    Great idea

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Alycia :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @gdobberteen
    @gdobberteen 5 років тому

    Awesome! I love this! The more expensive ones are really thick....I think these tear nicer. I used my Dremel Tool and bumped along the edge of a broken wooden yardstick and it works well too. It doesn’t have that metal strip on it. Thank You so much!!! I really love watching your videos-on-a-budget.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Georgia :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) Thank you for sharing your tip on using the dremel on the wooden rulers :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @cmtwinmama
    @cmtwinmama 5 років тому

    Brilliant!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Cindy :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @twostepgirl1
    @twostepgirl1 5 років тому

    Simple, easy and cheap way to go. Thank you for sharing another great idea

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Marsha :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @bettylongshore9594
    @bettylongshore9594 5 років тому

    Great!!!!!!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Betty :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @kathydavenport7623
    @kathydavenport7623 5 років тому

    What a great idea! I spent $12 on a metal one, this one looks great and so easy to make! Thanks for sharing

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Kathy :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @jamiejunkjournals9316
    @jamiejunkjournals9316 5 років тому

    I had a few of those rubber flexible rulers that i picked up at dollar tree and i went down the edge with a sharp razor blade and cut out little random notches all the way down and it works awesome!!!!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Jamie :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) Thank you for sharing your tip with us :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @lynnleigha580
    @lynnleigha580 5 років тому +1

    You would think that small rip part would be obvious but sometimes its the most obvious that slips by unnoticed. I got a new paper trimmer and it doesn't have the slide out ruler to measure my paper and I kept pulling out my ruler and marking my paper before trimming it, until I realized that I know subtraction, ROFLMBO!! All I had to do, this whole time, was cut backwards. If my paper is 8½" and I need 7" but my trimmer only reads to 5¼", I just have to trim off 1½"... I felt so stupid when I realized it, lololol!!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому +1

      Hello Lynn :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) Ha, Ha, Ha, I do the same thing, and still to this day I forget sometimes to cut the smaller side if my trimmer isn't big enough :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @paulsmary2615
    @paulsmary2615 2 роки тому

    i have a ' bendable' ruler. its easy enough to cut jaggered edges with a pair of scissors

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @giovannacasadio9600
    @giovannacasadio9600 5 років тому

    You always bring great ideas thanks a lot. Love your videos.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому +1

      Hello Giovanna :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @ohmercy5924
    @ohmercy5924 5 років тому

    Wonderful. I always have an outstanding day when I start with you! Xo

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Mercy :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @peggyb3397
    @peggyb3397 5 років тому

    Genius! I can't wait to try it ... and I will be using my safety glasses. LOL

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Peggy :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) Yes, you should be using safety glasses, that is very smart :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @kayrejones3071
    @kayrejones3071 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie
    @WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie 5 років тому

    This is so cool, I also watched Gina and brought so rulers today tfs Amy

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Maggie :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) I hope you enjoy yours, they are great :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @pixiebeesandme512
    @pixiebeesandme512 5 років тому

    Amy this is so perfect thanks for sharing.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Pixie :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @valerieb8006
    @valerieb8006 5 років тому

    I've been thinking about getting a tear ruler so this video is Timely! Thanks so much!

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Valerie :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @lianelinner9594
    @lianelinner9594 5 років тому

    Fabulous :) Thank you for sharing with us ❤️

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Liane :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @sherry123169
    @sherry123169 5 років тому

    Another brilliant tip!! Tfs 💖💖💖

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Sherry :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @ZeeCeeCreations
    @ZeeCeeCreations 5 років тому

    Thanks Amy! I made mine already!
    Hugs Marsha

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Marsha :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine, they really do make things easier :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @carolyoung3793
    @carolyoung3793 5 років тому

    I just purchased my metal one from amazon and recieved, wish I’d known this first tfs xx

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Carol :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) Now you can have more if you want a different size, and it won't cost as much :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @bonneswartzfager4190
    @bonneswartzfager4190 5 років тому

    I've been wanting a tear ruler, but I didn't want to spend money just to rip paper. I already have some cheap rulers I ruined when my craft knife slipped and cut into the edge, I wouldn't have thought to use pliers to snip pieces out. I'll have to start calling them snips like you do.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Bonne :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) Have fun with yours :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @smilely771
    @smilely771 5 років тому

    New sub 😀

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Lynn :) Thank you for subscribing, I hope you enjoy :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @tammyfrazer9868
    @tammyfrazer9868 5 років тому

    Amy, did you make the small side using the same tool or a knife?

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Tammy :) I used the pliers for both of the rulers I made and I used a pair of scissors to cut the acetate one :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @mkaysartfuljourney1239
    @mkaysartfuljourney1239 3 роки тому

    New subscriber here. I shared your technique with some inquiring minds💯❤️🦩

  • @ShelleyCarlson
    @ShelleyCarlson 5 років тому

    🙂

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Shelley :) Thank you for the sweet comment :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy

  • @roden70
    @roden70 5 років тому

    Great idea but we don't have a Dollar tree and such flimsy rulers here. I bought a metal one and it was about 4 euro's so not that expensive.

    • @aljohn
      @aljohn  5 років тому

      Hello Roden :) Thank you for the comment :) I am glad you were able to get a metal one so cheaply :) tfw, and I hope you have an Outstanding Day :) amy