End of the year resolutions

I want to do things a bit differently.  People like to take New Year Resolution.  Well, why not take a end of the year resolutions?  I would like to have a few resolutions to work on for the whole month of December.  I have to change my mind from the madness of Nanowrimo (nanowrimo.org).  So, my end of the year resolutions will be on projects that are not written.  So, no novel and story writing during the month of december.  Time to do some crafting.  December should become the perfect month to do crafts!

My first priority will be the Christmas gifts.  I do have two piece of woods that wait for me.  They will be used in a woodburning project.  I just have to find pictures or  make a drawing on them first before using my «wood burning pen» on the wood.  It will be a big chunk of work.  It is better not going quick with the «pen».  After that, there is some sanding to be done, to put everything smooth.  Finally, there is varnish the wood, for a protective coat.  I will have to buy a transparent varnish, it is the only item that I don't have with me.  It will be a real surprise for the one I will give that.

Of course, I am thinking doing some jewelry pieces and some soaps.  My stockpile of soaps is on it's end. For the jewelry pieces, well, it is a classic of gift and I feel inspired lately.  Having some extra soaps and extra jewelry pieces already made are also very handy in case of an emergency and last minute gifts, real life saver!  It also makes people talk.

Finally, I am thinking to try my hands on the Kuhuhimo.  It is a type of braiding (a site here: http://www.kumihimo.com/).  It seems easy but seeing and doing can be two different things.  I do have the starter kit.  I don't have the tread, even wonder if it is needed.  I am tempted to try with other cords.  Nice experimentation to try.  I like experimenting.