If you are out shopping at a yard/tag sale, consignment shopping or thrifting and don't have a tape measure with you, just take out a dollar bill. I keep a little list going of the items I am looking for, like furniture, side tables, baskets, frames etc. I also keep the size of the items I need on the list. If I forget a tape measure, all I need to do is take out a bill and measure it!!!
For other countries, just measure your paper bill and you'll have a handy ruler too!!
Have fun shopping and now you won't come home with the "perfect" basket for your closet that sticks out 5 inches too much!!
Have a great day,
~Karen~
Great tip...
ReplyDeleteI found a small round (orange!) retractable measuring tape at my local dollar store. I keep it in my purse for emergencies...it will also keep a child (over 18mos) very quiet... They love to pull out the tape and push the button...
Handy to know this!
ReplyDeleteWow that is amazing..... just love the pictures of your sewing room on the side....so awesome!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good tip and then I remembered that Australian money is all different sizes so I have different size rulers in my purse!
ReplyDeleteI think I'll pick one bill, measure it and use that as my reference!(Probably a 5 since that's most likely what I would have!)
Thanks for the information. Hugs from Brazil.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea...now I need to how big is my credit card!! heeee hheee
ReplyDeleteTake care!!
Paulette
I would have to measure my debit card since I never have cash in my wallet :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tip!
SheilaC
That's a great tip to remember if I ever have any cash on me! My one credit card that I use for absolutely every purchase, then pay the bill as soon as it arrives, is way too small to use as a measuring device! I have a friend who measured her foot and always used it to measure things because it was exactly 10 inches long! Mine are about 8 1/2 which would require too much high level math to figure anything out, so I just keep a handy little measuring tape in my purse.
ReplyDeleteYou always come up with the most clever uses for things!
MGM
Thanks for the great tip Karen! I have to try to remember that!
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing!
What a great tip! I always forget my measuring tape and this will come in so handy. I hope you are having a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteI always try to carry a measuring tape but now I know what to do when I don't have it! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteKaren~ I saw that on Oprah's show
ReplyDeletea very long time ago. I use it when
I am at a flea market and have left
my ruler at the camper,which I do
sometimes. It really does come in
handy and works great. Thanks for
letting everyone know.:O)
Great idea and something we always have with us.
ReplyDeleteWondering how many flood damaged items will be in the yard sales this year;)
Debbie
Too funny! I would have never thought of that. But then again that is why you are so smart, you need to tell us!! Thank you! This is something I will always remember now.
ReplyDeleteAnd here I carry a little "pull-out" ruler that is metal in my purse.......like those kind constuction workers use - only mine is a mini version of it.
ReplyDeleteStretch out your hand all the way and see how far you can reach from the tip of your thumb to the tip of your pinkie (measure on a ruler). I can span 8", so that's my built-in ruler, always "handy." :)
ReplyDeleteNow, I just have to remember that when I need a quick ruler. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip.I did not know this.
ReplyDeleteI use this tip a lot. It is surprising how many people do not know this.
ReplyDeleteso simple, so clever.
ReplyDeletecan't believe I didn't know this.
Thanks!
Great little tip!
ReplyDeleteI actually know all the odd little measurements of my hand. My palm is 4", my middle finger is 3", the middle phalanx of my index finger is 1", the middle phalanx of my middle finger is 1¼", and the interior of my forearm is 8".
I look like a crazy person is stores, measuring stuff out with the various parts of my hand and arm...