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Prosperity Magnet

Here is a gift that costs $1.00 per person, assuming you have the normal craft leftovers most of us artsy types accumulate.

It is called a prosperity magnet. Based on the principal that money attracts money, and uses the magic of intent to invite more money into your life .

How to make it:

Get a new dollar bill or one in good condition.

Get a piece of cardstock the size of an index card. Try to get the color of the money you want to attract (for most of us that will be green).

Cut off the corners of the dollar bill so each piece is a triangle. Glue each corner to a corner of the cardstock.

Decide if you are going to hang it up, pin or frame the piece when you are done. Then you can plan ahead where to put the hanger. Pencil that in for now so you don't glue anything over that spot.

In the center paste a photo of any image that means money or wealth to the person the gift is for. It can be a car, a photo of a ring, a house, etc. This can be cut out of a magazine or printed out on your computer or drawn by hand if you are feeling artsy.

Then fill in whatever space is left with glitter, sequins or beads or gold-leafing or whatever you have handy in your craft box. Conch shells are said to attract money. Feathers attract divine inspiration. Triangles attract protection. Squares attract stability.

Use your intuition. Add a ribbon for hanging or laminate it if you like, or put it in a fancy envelope. Include a note explaining what it is and what all the symbolism means. It should be displayed where you can see it often, like on a mantle or over the bathroom mirror.

Color Guide

Remember, each color also has a meaning. Here is a brief guide.

Red: aggression-use this color if your business requires aggressive action to attract prosperity.

Orange: new customers or commercial opportunities

Yellow: education Use this color if you are hoping to attract college loans or sponsorship of some kind.

Green: Prosperity and healing.

Blue: Improved communications.

Purple: Meeting royalty or celebrities.

Gold: Attracting wealth by day.

Silver: Goddess energy. Attracting wealth by night.

White: Purity Use white to attract honest business opportunities.

Black: Use black to absorb negativity and end gossip.

Make one of these thoughtful gifts for anyone you want to see succeed in life.