Draw what you’d wear as a ruler
Draw and design your own ruler outfit: sketch crown, robe, accessories, and colors, then explain choices to practice creativity and vocabulary.
Step-by-step guide to draw what you'd wear as a ruler
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Step 1
Gather your materials and place them on a clean flat surface.
Step 2
Decide what kind of ruler you want to be (kind brave funny smart).
Step 3
Write three words that describe your ruler in the corner of your paper.
Step 4
Lightly sketch the ruler’s body and pose with your pencil.
Step 5
Draw a crown on the ruler’s head.
Step 6
Add jewels or patterns to the crown.
Step 7
Draw a robe around the ruler’s body using big simple shapes.
Step 8
Add details to the robe such as trim buttons or a family crest.
Step 9
Draw at least two accessories like a scepter necklace or belt.
Step 10
Add patterns and textures to the crown robe and accessories using lines dots and shapes.
Step 11
Color your drawing using your coloring materials.
Step 12
Write three short sentences beside the drawing explaining why you chose the crown robe and accessories and use the three words you wrote earlier.
Step 13
Erase stray pencil marks and darken the final outlines to finish your artwork.
Step 14
Share your finished creation on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have the coloring materials or jewel stickers listed in the instructions?
If you don't have markers or colored pencils for the 'Color your drawing' step, use crayons, watercolor paint, colored paper scraps glued on, or foil and buttons as substitute jewels on the crown.
My ruler's body looks lopsided and my outlines are messy — how do I fix this before finishing?
If your proportions look off after the 'Lightly sketch the ruler's body' step, redraw the pose on a scrap sheet to plan it, keep pencil lines very light, and use a kneaded eraser to remove stray marks before you darken the final outlines.
How can I adapt the activity for different ages?
For young kids, simplify the robe into big simple shapes and provide pre-cut crowns or stickers, while older children can add detailed textures, a family crest, and expand the three short sentences into a longer backstory.
How can we make the drawing more special or keep working on it after finishing the basic steps?
To enhance the project, glue real fabric or ribbon to the robe, attach a decorated stick as a 3D scepter, add personalized patterns using glitter or stamps, and write a short backstory using the three words before sharing on DIY.org.
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Facts about costume design and drawing
👑 The Imperial State Crown contains over 2,800 diamonds and weighs about 1.06 kg (2.34 lb) — heavier than many hats!
🧥 Royal robes were often trimmed with ermine, the white winter fur of stoats, which became a symbol of nobility.
🪙 A monarch's regalia usually includes a crown, scepter, and orb — each piece is packed with symbolic meaning.
🎨 Fashion designers often start with quick sketches and color swatches — most outfits begin as simple drawings.
🛡️ Heraldry uses colors and animals to tell stories: a lion can mean courage while a dove often means peace.
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