What’s the best way to spend those first cozy days of the new year? How about a little DIY? It’s a good excuse to gather with friends, it’ll distract your brain from the cleanse you’re likely starting, and, in this case, hook you up with a brand new eco-friendly tote to hit the farmer’s market with.

We love painting things gold – like, all things. If you set us free with a can of gold paint on a quiet week like this one, we’d likely go goldenfinger on you and metallicize everything in sight. Gold coffee cups, gold drapes, gold refrigerator – whee!  We’re putting all that overly crafty energy to good use with these gold-leaf stencils. This DIY tote idea from the latest Purely Elizabeth ISSU is the perfect way to gather with girlfriends this weekend. Get creative and stencil a message that matches your focus for the year!