One of the most popular New Year resolutions for decades has been to reduce stress in our lives. Whether it’s picking up a new yoga class, exercise or meditation, attempting to reduce stress has become a national pastime.
MOD BOX/CANDLE BOX
Crafting is also a great stress-buster and here is a modern version of a candle box that you can make and enjoy relaxing in a hot bubble bath or during mindful meditation. When not in use, the candle can be protected with a custom candle box that doubles as a great accent piece for any room of the home. A perfect match of retro and now.
MATERIALS NEEDED
- A sturdy perfume or cosmetic box with detached lid
- Patterned and solid paper
- 4 wood beads
- 4 nail heads
- Knob
- White glue
- Glue gun
- 1/4″ ribbon
- Hole punch
- Votive glass candle holder with candle
- Scissor, ruler, pencil
HERE’S HOW
- Cut patterned paper to cover top and four sides of box
- Measure paper carefully
- Cut solid color paper into right angles and glue to four sides and top
- Poke a hole into middle of top of box, screw in knob
- Glue solid color paper to bottom of box
- Poke holes at four corners of bottom
- Put glue on nail and pull through bead opening and into box
- Glue 1/4″ ribbon to base of box
- Using hole punch, punch out dots and glue to ribbon
- Glue punch out dots to bottom of box interior
