"Indulge" Treasure Box

After juggling so many chores, duties and responsibilities, we all need a little bit of indulgence, don't you think? I do. That's why I made this box to remind me of that. I took a plain wood box and decorated it with paints and glitter and used the "indulge" card from one of the Crafty Chica Inspiration Decks.

After you have based coated the box, glittered the edges and glued down the card, add a layer of Aleene's Original Tacky Glue over the image and around the seams of the card. This will prevent seapage of the next step, plus make everything melt together for a polished, finished look. Now add a couple coats of high gloss spray varnish to seal it all in.

So what do you put inside the box? This is what I do - I write down little notes of things I like to indulge in and fold them up and put them in the box. Things like "Go get a fruit smoothie!" or "Go ask Patrick for a back rub!" "Step away from your current task and read one chapter of the book you are currently reading."Go take two bites of whatever dessert is in the fridge." "Go for a walk around the block for fresh air."

Everyday, at no specific time - when you feel like you need a treat, open the box and pick one out. Let it be a little surprise to perk you up!

You get the idea. This is a fun project to make for Mother's Day too! In fact - make one for you and your mom!
Peace, love, and glitter!
Kathy :-)

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