Last New Year’s Eve, I printed out one word resolutions and created a fringe wall as a little takeaway for my neighbors who were coming over to celebrate. It was so interesting to see which word people picked. Everyone picked something different, it was an insightful peek into their inner selves.
My daughters and son picked one, too. I picked focus and accept. At the end of the night my husband tore some words off and put them in a hat for everyone to pick. This was a fun way to play, too, because the word you picked become more like your fortune. Or, if you really want to stir the pot (and who doesn’t at 1am in the new year) you can pick one for your spouse. Look out! I picked relax for my hubby, which got me a giant eye roll. I’m all about subtlety.
If you want to make a fringe wall of your own, download these free templates! I printed each page out on a different colored paper.
One Word Resolution Printables
patience / adventure / exercise
Cheers to a happy 2018 and best wishes for good health, happiness and well being ♡
xo, Bar
Love it! I will keep it in mind for next year!
This is beautiful but reminds me of commands we are teaching our sheltie puppy. Especially “ focus!” Thank you for the inspiration. I’m getting our senior craft group involved in wc painting starting up in January. It’s fun and just getting together is motivating. Happy new year in art!
Haha, yes so true! Thank you for the smile. Happy New Year!
LOVE the one word resolutions! Will be looking fwd to receiving the templates. I am a bit duh-huh in this area!! Found you by the grace of God and am very thankful. Inspiring children and adults~ it is a beautiful thing that you are doing. BIG thanks!
thanks so much sandi! such kind words. i hope you got the template i sent. good luck and here’s to a happy and healthy 2014! xo bar
Wonderful idea! I definitely would love to try this out with our big family gathering this new years eve! Thanks in advance! And have a happy 2014!
I just love this. I am going to use this in my high school classroom. I also found your One Word Resolutions from 2013 and I plan to put some of these out in the hall at school for the students. If the template for those are still available, they sure would save me some time. Thanks so much! Love your blog 🙂
sounds awesome!! i sent them to you via email so hopefully you got them. happy new year suzanne! xo bar
Hi This is a great idea. I would like the template for this. I want to put it in my folder for next New Year. You sent it to me in December of 2013 but it wouldn’t open. So this next New Year it’s at the top of the list.
oh, so sorry holly that the files wouldn’t open. they are PDF files. do you have problems with those? i could try and send them to you as JPG files if that is better. let me know!
Hi- I stumbled over your blog and I just love all the neat and creative ideas that are just simply inspiring. I was wondering if you the one word resolutions template was still available.
Thank you,
Cynthia
yup! and i just sent it to you. happy new year! xo bar
Hi! This is lovely! Can you please please send me a template. I’m an activity assistant in a senior facility and I think this is a perfect New Year’s activity for the elderly with Alzheimer’s! Thank you! 🙂
what a great idea. i just sent it to you. happy new year! xo bar
I’d love the template if you’re still giving it out! Thank you in advance!
sent to you! happy new year! xo bar
Can you email me the format for the one word resolutions? I made one but it doesn’t look nearly as good as yours
sent to you! happy new year! xo bar
Hello! The one word resolutions is such a great idea! I plan to put one up at my office. May I request for the template please? Thank you and Happy New Year 😀
It’s a great idea. I think I could use this in my classes. If you could send me the template, I would do some activity in my school when the new semester begins in March. 🙂
yes, i just sent them to you. happy new year!! xo bar
Could I request the template…I would like to use this as a lesson for my Fellowship of Christian Athletes!
Thanks!
yes, i just sent them to you. look for them in your inbox. have a happy new year! xo bar
I’d love the template if you’re still sharing. Thanks!
i’ll send it to you now via email nicole! xo bar
I’m putting together a class in January on resolutions and would love your template for the one word fringe wall! Thank you so very much!
sending templates to you now, Patti. happy new year! xo bar
Such a cute idea. I would like to use this at my office 🙂 Please send me the template. Happy Holidays
sending to you this morning, Marissa. happy new year! xo bar
Hi! I would love the one word resolutions template if you are still sharing!
sending to you now, erin. happy new year! xo bar
I just stumbled upon your blog as I was looking for New Year’s resolutions ideas, I love this! Are you still sharing—could you please send it to me? Thank you! Happy New year!
sending now Vanessa…happy new year!! xo bar
I love this idea!!! I would love to use it at home and in my classroom!!! Could you please send the template??
Thanks!
sending now Julie!! happy new year!! xo bar
Can you please send me the template. Jessica Sandoval
Can I please have the template:) Thank you! Jessica
yes, sending now Jessica! happy new year! xo, Bar
Please send the template. I am a media specialist at a middle school in Georgia and I want to inspire my students to think about “one word resolutions!”
The website listed above is in transition to another host.
Thanks so much!
just sent Becky! xo bar
Hi Barbara: I would like to do a short blog post about your word resolutions exercise, including a small image and a link back to your post. What a great idea.
Thank you! Link back would be great, glad you like it!
Such a great idea! Can you send me this?
hi Katie, you can just click on the link! let me know if you have any trouble. happy new year! xx Bar
Hi Barbara, This is such a great idea and was wondering if your one word resolutions are still available to print your I work at an acute rehab unit were I think It will help benefit the staff and patients. I am having difficultly accessing the files. Thank you!
hi Natalie, yes the links should all work! I just checked. They are google files. I can send them to you separately if they are not working for you. xx Bar
Hello. I love this idea and want to try it out. Is it possible to use your templates and add a few other word selections?
Sure, use any words you want! ~ Bar
Hi. Pinterest led me here. I’ve seen a similar idea on professors’ doors during finals. If the templates are still available, can you send it to me? Thank you in advance.
hi Mel, the links should all work!!
That’s a good things for memorizing the dictation of new words .