New Year’s Resolutions Box by Stephanie Loomis

Resolutions signify a commitment to a new beginning with some activity. Many revolve around eating and exercise habits. Others concern new hobbies to try, fears to overcome, and time management. One resolution that is often overlooked is the dedication to keeping in touch with all the people on the Christmas card list. This project is designed to inspire short little notes throughout the year—just because.

1. Remove the hardware from a wooden box purse (Plaid.)

2. Paint the box with Cinnamon Apple acrylic paint (Plaid)

3. Collect at least three patterns of coordinating paper (this project uses “Vintage Holiday” from The Angel Company.)

4. Measure box lid, inside lid, and inside bottom. Cut paper to fit measurements and glue to box lid, inside lid, and inside bottom with Mod Podge (Plaid) or other decoupage medium.

5. While decoupage dries, stamp letters to spell desired name on miniature dominoes (This project used “Distressed Bet” from The Angel Company.) Use Olive Green Staz-On ink (Tsukineko)

6. Stamp sentiment with Olive StazOn ink onto Mah Jong tile. (TAC)

7. Add a contrasting strip of paper to the box lid and arrange letters. Attach with craft glue.

8. Add a contrasting strip of paper to the inside of the box lid. Glue the stamped Mah Jong tile to a coordinating silk flower (Prima) and glue to the inside lid as shown.

9. Spray the box exterior with a high gloss acrylic sealer (Krylon) and let dry.

10. Create a set of 4" square note cards using the same papers as the box. Use vellum quotes, linen sticker quotes, stamps, and/or computer generated text to make each card unique. Embellish with fiber, buttons, charms, and/or tags.

11. Tape a strip of paper around the barrel of a pen. Wrap a 3/4" x 6" strip of O'So sticky tape (Penny Wise Arts) around the paper. Peel off red liner and roll pen in clear microbeads (PWA.)

12. Re-assemble box, fill with note cards, beaded pen, and a treat. Begin the New Year with a renewed dedication to the lost art of letter writing.

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