How to Make an Inspiration Treasure Chest
Sometimes I have days that are just blah and I'm not inspired at all. I love having a little "treasure chest" of items to inspire me on those days.It's pretty simple to put together:
- Find a container; and
- Put things in it that inspire you.
As time goes by, you'll find some new things to put in it and perhaps take other things out.In today's video I show you how I put together my Inspiration Treasure Chest.Video:
Some ideas for containers:
- I used a cute planter.
- Altoid box (click here for a tutorial on how to decorate it)
- Mason jar lantern (obviously without the candle. Click here for a tutorial to make it.)
- Any box.
- Basket.
- I also think of my sketchbook as a treasure trove of inspiration.
Ideas of what to put in your Inspiration Treasure Chest:
- Cards with inspirational quotes. (Learn how to make quote cards here.)
- Photos of inspiring places. You could use your own photographs of places you've visited and love or print inspiring photos of places you'd love to visit.
- Souvenirs.
- Cards/letters you've received.
- Any ephemera that inspires you.
- Aromatherapy (essential oils, herbs or candles.)
- Any little items that delight you.
- A list of things to do to feel inspired again.
- Anything else that you find inspiring.
So what are you going to put in your Inspiration Treasure Chest?
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