I have the worst multitasking skills! Since I’ve started working full time again, I have put little time into studying tarot. All I want to do is sleep, eat, and sleep again. I’ve gotten to the point where my whole life revolves around work which brings me much dissatisfaction, besides my paycheck. To get myself back into the Tarot spirit (and because I love arts and crafts) I’ve decided to decorate and customize a wooden box just for my little baby deck. I gathered most of my materials from Hobby Lobby and Walmart. I came across the wooden box on Ebay. Down below are the items and pricing of each material I have used in this fun project.

– Scalloped Wooden Box with Tree of Life $15.99

– Linzer Best Handcrafted 2’’ Angular Sash Brush $7.94

– Linzer Best Professional 1’’ Brush $5.97

– Linzer Better Artist 5 Piece Brush Set $2.97

– Foam Brush $0.47

– Painting Tray $0.97

– 3M Sand Blaster 320 Grit/Fine Sanding Sponge $3.97

– 3M Sand Blaster 60(coarse)/150(medium) Sanding Sponge $3.47

– Kilz2 Latex Multi-Surface Stainblocker Primer $7.42

– Krylon Clear Polyurethane $6.99

– Anita’s All Purpose Metallic Permanent Acrylic Paint in Classic Gold $1.27

– Americana Acrylic Paint in Sea Breeze $1.19

– Mod Podge for Fabric $7.99 (40% Off = $4.79)

– 3M General Purpose Safety Eyewear $6.97

– 10pc Protective Masks $0.97

– Husky .7 Mil Plastic Drop Cloth $0.98

– Woodpile Fun Antique Bronze Plated Clasp with Lock $2.99

– Woodpile Fun Antique Bronze Plated Feet $4.99

– Woodpile Fun Antique Bronze Plated Corner $1.99

– 1/2 Yard of Fabric $2.45

– Coats All Purpose Thread in Flamingo $2.27

I love my box, but sadly I am only able to fit my decks that have been trimmed such as the one currently in the box above (Crystal Visions Tarot by Jennifer Galasso). It has been a learning process sanding and painting this item. The bronze plated feet and locks could not be used as the screws they came with were cheap and broke upon screwing them in. So on one side of the box are three holes with screws stuck in them. I remedied the error by cutting out fabric and placing it on the side with fabric Mod Podge. The ribbon in the box helps me with taking out the deck as it easily lifts it out. I may keep this box as a tarot box or place my runes in them. It definitely has some major flaws, but I think its flaws and the work I put into the box makes me appreciate its imperfect qualities.

How do you customize your tarot box, bag, or container? Leave a comment below!