DYI Project
“When you create an Anti-Friction Tool Box, you’re not just making a craft—you’re building a sanctuary in miniature. Each note, each object, each decoration becomes a reminder that healing isn’t out of reach. It’s right here, waiting in your hands.”
🎨 DIY Project: Your Anti-Friction Tool Box Craft
Project: Create a physical “Anti-Friction Tool Box” to keep near your writing desk, bedside, or favorite reading nook.
Materials Needed
A small box (wooden, cardboard, or even a decorated shoebox)
Paints, markers, or collage supplies
Glue or washi tape
Index cards or small slips of paper
A few comfort objects (stone, crystal, photo, craft feather, dried flower, etc.)
Journal or notebook (optional)
Steps
Decorate Your Box – Paint or collage the outside with images, words, or colors that make you feel grounded and hopeful. You might write your favorite line from Friction Strikes a Light Within on the lid.
Fill with Affirmations – On index cards, write down gentle reminders like “I am growing through this” or “Even friction sparks light.”
Add Anchor Objects – Place a stone, craft feather, or small memento inside to hold when you need grounding.
Tuck in Creative Sparks – Include a mini journal, blank slips of paper, or prompts to spark writing when you feel stuck.
Keep It Close – Store your Anti-Friction Tool Box where you’ll reach for it on difficult days.
✨ This project not only gives you a tangible reminder of your healing journey, but it also connects your creativity to self-care in a way that lasts.
📝 Crafting Your Own Anti-Friction Tool Box
Life gives us friction—moments of resistance, heartbreak, and tension that slow us down. But inside every moment of friction is also a spark: a chance to heal, grow, and create.
One of the most meaningful ways to honor this process is by crafting your own Anti-Friction Tool Box—a small, handmade kit filled with objects, words, and reminders that carry you through the hard days.
Decorate it with poetry lines, fill it with affirmations, and anchor it with objects that remind you of your strength. This tool box becomes more than a project—it’s a promise to yourself: you have light even when life feels heavy.
We’d love to see what you create! Share a photo of your Anti-Friction Tool Box with us and inspire others on their healing journey. Tag @ReadMyBookNet on social media or use the hashtag #MyAntiFrictionToolBox to be featured in our community spotlight. 💌✨
In Light N Love,
Alice McMurtry