Create a North Star Wall Hanging With Yardsticks
![Create a North Star Wall Hanging With Yardsticks Homemade Rustic Star Decoration](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/29/1/BPF_holiday-house_exterior_yard_stick_north_star_beauty_01_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400981516292.webp)
Materials Needed:
- 5 wooden yardsticks for each completed star
- 5 1/4" nuts and bolts
- drill
- 1/4" drill bit
- can of spray paint
- hot glue gun
- hot glue sticks
- twigs or sticks, for embellishment
- 10-foot strand of white string lights (per star)
- picture frame nails and hammer (or adhesive wall hooks)
- safety goggles
- dust mask
- drop cloth
Lay Out Yardsticks
On a flat, level surface, overlap five yardsticks onto one another in the shape of a star. Tip: If yardsticks are too large for the space intended for decoration, consider using wooden rulers instead. For a varied look, consider mixing yardsticks and rulers.
![Lay Out Yardsticks Man Creating Star With Yardsticks](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/29/1/BPF_holiday-house_exterior_yard_stick_north_star_step1_lay_out_yard_sticks_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400981554089.webp)
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Add Holes in Corners
Use drill and 1/4-inch drill bit to add holes into all five corners of star.
![Add Holes in Corners Drilling a Hole in Yardsticks](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/29/1/BPF_holiday-house_exterior_yard_stick_north_star_step2_add_holes_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400981626725.webp)
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Fasten Yardsticks Together
Add nuts and bolts to all five drilled holes, then tighten with screwdriver.
![Fasten Yardsticks Together Man connecting yardsticks to create a star](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/29/2/BPF_holiday-house_exterior_yard_stick_north_star_step3_fasten_sticks_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400982709739.webp)
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Apply Spray Paint
Give yardsticks an updated look with a solid spray-paint finish. In a well-ventilated area, place dust mask over mouth, cover surface of workspace with a drop cloth, then lay yardstick star out ensuring it's level. For proper coverage, hold spray-paint can approximately 8 inches from the surface of yardsticks, then spray in spurts with a steady, controlled manner.
![Apply Spray Paint to Star Spray Painting Star](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/29/0/BPF_holiday-house_exterior_yard_stick_north_star_step4_add_paint_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400953247431.webp)
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Embellish With Twigs
Once paint is dry, add twigs or sticks two to three layers deep to entire top surface of yardsticks. Secure twigs to yardsticks with hot glue gun.
![Embellish With Twigs Christmas Star With Twig Embellishment](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/29/1/BPF_holiday-house_exterior_yard_stick_north_star_step5_embellish_sticks_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400981554066.webp)
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Wrap With Lights
Wrap entire star with 10-foot strand of twinkle lights. Tip: If plug-in lights are used, it's likely extension cords will show and interfere with the look of yardstick star. An excellent alternative is the use of battery-operated twinkle lights, which require batteries to be replaced throughout the holiday season.
![Wrap Star With Lights Man Wrapping Strand Lights on Decorations](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/29/0/BPF_holiday-house_exterior_yard_stick_north_star_step6_wrap_with_lights_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400956128315.webp)
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Hang Star
Using a basic picture nail and hammer (or adhesive wall hooks), hang star to exterior of house.
![Using a basic picture nail and hammer (or adhesive wall hooks), hang the star to exterior of house.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/29/0/BPF_holiday-house_exterior_yard_stick_north_star_step7_hang_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400954919477.webp)
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![Rather than searching for a ready-made star with the proper scale and proportion, create a customized wall hanging from wooden yardsticks, spray paint, twinkle lights and twigs. <a target="blank" href="http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/create-a-north-star-wall-hanging-with-yardsticks/index.html">Get the step-by-step instructions</a>.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/7/24/1/BPF_holiday-house_exterior_natural_porch_decorating_yard_stick_north_star_v.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400981516668.webp)
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