INPUT ARTICLE: Article: a box lid with a colorful piece of wrapping paper. Secure the paper under the lid with wrapping paper. If the lid is small enough, you can use scrapbooking paper instead. If your paper is a light color, use white nylons. If your paper is a dark color, use black nylons. Cut the nylons towards the top, where they are wider. This will ensure that they are wide enough for your lid.  If you can find colored nylons, choose a color that matches your wrapping paper. For example, use green nylons if you have green wrapping paper. For a fancier earring holder, use lacey nylons instead. Try to center it as much as possible, so that there are 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) of nylon hanging off to either side of the lid. You don't have to worry about being too neat; this will be the back of your earring holder, and invisible once you hang it. Measure the width of your lid, then cut a piece of ribbon according to that measurement. To make the loop more secure, tie the ends of the ribbon into a knot first, then glue it down. Your holder is now ready to use. You can now stick your hook earrings through the nylons.

SUMMARY: Wrap Cut a pair of white or black nylons 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) longer than your lid. Place the lid inside the nylons. Fold the ends of the nylons to the back of the lid, and secure them with hot glue. Cut a piece of ribbon that matches your earring holder. Form a loop with the ribbon, and glue the ends to the back of your earring holder. Hang your earring holder.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Try to stick to the amount of time you decided on to avoid contacting him. Don’t convince yourself to contact him after a short amount of time because you feel the urge to do so. Contacting him with a clear and strong mind will benefit both you and your ex-boyfriend. Make your first attempt at contact by liking what he posts on social media. If you aren’t friends with him on social media, then send him a brief text. If you send a text, don’t initiate too long of a conversation. Tell him you hope he’s doing well, or that you saw something that made you think of him. Start by sending him a basic greeting, or ask how he’s doing. Try to initiate a light conversation.  Do not tell him that you miss him, love him, or want him back yet. Don’t text him repeatedly if he does not answer back. Wait at least a few days or a week before trying again. If he never answers back, do not continue contacting him. Once he starts answering your texts, try calling him. Hearing your voice after time apart could remind him how much he misses having you in his life.  Try not to talk about the relationship just yet. Update him on your life, and ask about what has been going on with him. Don’t get emotional or angry if he does not react in the way you would like at first. You don’t have to ask him on a date just yet. Try asking him to hang out or meet up for an activity.  Ask him out for coffee. Suggest going on a hike or walk together. Ask him to go to a movie or event that would interest him. Don’t expect to jump back into the relationship you once had with him. Understand that he might still be hurt or confused. Spend time together in a friendly manner, but don’t try to force anything.  Tell him what new things you have tried during your time apart. Utilize the confidence you gained during the breakup to remind him how fun and friendly you are. Tell him that you enjoy spending time with him, let him know that you would like to be in a romantic relationship again. Don’t beg him to take you back as soon as he starts to feel comfortable with you again.  Do not ask to get back together at first. Tell him that you have getting back together in mind. Let him know that you would like to get back together by telling him that you think you’ve spent enough time apart to start fresh. You may want to start with a clean slate, but understand that it will be difficult to get back together without talking about the past. Listens to his feelings and concerns. Talk calmly with him about your side of the story. Talk through your differences and come to an agreement. Do not jump back into a relationship without resolving the problems that led to the breakup. He may agree to get back together, but he may think it’s best to stay broken up. Don’t get angry with him if he doesn’t want you back. Understand that the situation is out of your control.  Do not bring up the past if you do get back together. Talk about the past before you decide to begin a relationship. Don’t react badly if he decides not to get back together. He might not be ready yet. Don’t sabotage future chances by reacting emotionally. Ask if his decision to not get back together is final. Accept that you will not be in a relationship with him again. Regardless of the outcome, your worth is not determined by a romantic partner. Stay confident and independent regardless of the outcome of his decision.

SUMMARY:
Make contact when you are truly ready. Start small. Send him a text message. Give him a call. Ask him out. Take it slow. Ease into the suggestion of getting back together. Talk it through. Respect his decision. Remember that another person does not define your worth.