Do you have your new copy of Stamp It! magazine? Page 86 features a little box I made using Indian influences. I like the concept so well, I decided to reinterpret it for use with this stamp set. I made myself a "Happy Thoughts" box to be used in place of a gratitude journal. I have little slips of paper inside and a pencil. My goal is to document at least one or two happy thoughts a day to add to the box. I am going to display it on my bedside table. That way the first thing I will see each morning when I wake up will be a reminder of how blessed I am. No more getting up on the wrong side of the bed! I tweaked the measurements of the template provided in Stamp It! slightly. It is a little smaller than the original, so I have attached an updated version for your benefit. Enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing the template.
I will have to look for that magazine…
I would love to see the Indian inspired design.
What a neat idea! Thanks.
Can’t wait to see the new issue. Thank you for all the templates!
Another great idea! Inspirational, again! Off to look at my magazine, too. Congrats!
LOve this too. You are really spoiling us…I hope you keep sharing all of your fun ideas…even after the 15th (yes, I’m willing to beg.)!! Thanks again for the inspiration – and for sharing your template! :o)
What a cute idea – thanks for sharing!
So super cute!
how great! thanks for sharing the template! đ
That is oh so cute, can’t wait to make one of my own. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful little box…. love the colors, so soft.
The cutest little thing! I’ll get around to trying one. Well, one of these days…..
Adorable and great idea!
What a great idea! I love the details.
Ruth A.
Great idea! Who wouldn’t be happier in the morning looking at that?
happy thoughts… perfect! the box is soo cute.
This is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. It takes a while for Stamp-It mag to come to Australia (sometime is doesn’t!!)
Oh my what a great idea. I love the idea and the box too. Gotta try this, my son would love it too (especially if I stamp trucks or dinosaurs on it) what a fun way to get him thinking of all his blessings.
Nichole – EVERYTHING about this is awesome, what a great idea & love the execution of it! It’s beautiful! thanks for sharing
OMG! I did see the box in Stamp It! and like everything else have added it to my to do list! I can see this new set of yours will have to be on my TO BUY list! Love everything about it.
Yes, I have the mag, and I love this!!
What a great idea!
Crystal
I love this muted color palette – and the idea is fabulous!
Thanks for sharing the template and I did see your box in Stamp It! – it’s beautiful! It is a wonderful idea and since I am into making containers these days, it’s one I will have to try out!
Cute box!
Beautiful…says it all. Can’t wait to see more.
Pat S
Looks like a great way to start & end a day by naming your blessings!
This is great. It could also be done as a “dream” or “wish” box for a child. Something to ponder… Thanks for the inspiration and ideas.
Love, love, love the box and card today. Thanks for sharing the template. diane
This is the ultimate eye candy! I adore these colors! How pretty! And such a fun idea.
Thanks a lot for sharing the template. Very cute!
How great is this, wonderful creation and concept. Thanks for the template đ
Thanks for sharing the template. I love the colors you used, and what a great idea too.
Lisa
Ok now this is one of the cutest that you have done so far! I can’t wait to see the set completely!!!
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this idea – especially because of the happy thoughts and keeping it on the bedside table. I’m not a happy camper in the mornings so maybe this will put me in a better mood as I crawl out of the bed.
These ideas get better and better…
What a FABULOUS idea and the box is lovely.
THANKS for the template!!!
I love the green and blue color combo. You’ve posted so many good ideas, my head is spinnin’!
I love how you decorated the box…too cute! And what a great idea to have a “happy thoughts” box!
Love the box and what an awesome use for it!
Thanks for the template! The box is ver lovely!
Nichole – you have me squealing with delight and it’s after midnight. How dare you create such awesome things, in my favorite colors. I absolutely and totally love this idea. You are so talented and to see new creations each day from you is truly a gift. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing creativity with us!!!
I would love to get a copy of the magazine!
I am so glad Ellen posted a link to your blog. This box is so cute. I’m checking out everything even if I don’t win the stamp set!! Your site is gorgeous
I WILL be making one of these boxes for myself as I think we all need to be grateful and this is an excellent way to do it. Thanks for sharing the template with us. Congratulations on the launch of your stamp sets. I can hardly wait til the 15th.
Cheryl
This is SUPER pretty!
I just picked up the magazine. I love your idea. I am covering one of those Target mailboxes as a “Thankful box”. Then will read them all at Thanksgiving.
Debbie Fisher
I love the box! Super cute.
Not only are you sharing your genius w/ us (still hoping it rubs off on me!!) but you even re-sized the template for us. Wow, you are super wonderful!!!
May you never run out of creative juices!!!!
~Lana B.~
Thanks for sharing the template. Need to check out StampIt!
Thanks for sharing the template. Need to check out StampIt!
love the happy thoughts stamp. looks like a fun project
This will be an awesome project for my stamp group. Thanks for the idea and the template!
YM
wow how kewl is this? great little box. Love it!
Love this little box! I just found your blog through Debbie Olson’s and I’m a big fan of your work in PaperCrafts. đ I love your style!
-Stampin’ Mama
Great idea! I love the colors in this little box, and thanks for sharing the measurements!
What a wonderful idea!!! Love it and thank you for sharing the template. Can’t wait to make one.
This is a great idea! I’ll be making one with each of my children. They love to stamp with me and I love that it’s something they can use. It’s a great tool to cultivate a grateful heart!
Your work is amazing!
what a great box plus i love your idea how to fill it.
since iam not a demo, i can not tell you how glad iam that you posted also the template to make one.
thank you
I love the idea you have for this box. The colors are great. I love the ladybug version in the Spring 2007 ‘Stamp It’ too. Both are adorable and would make very special gifts. Thank you for sharing the template.
What a spectacular idea & what a CUTE box. We often times forget how truly blessed we are, thanks for the reminder. Linda S.
going to have to go get the mag now!
I saw the box in the magazine and have it marked it to make.. thanks for sharing the template for the smaller version.
This box is adorable!!! Thanks for the template, can’t wait to make my own.
Perfect timing!!! I just bought that magazine yesterday–and flipped straight to your box!!! Thanks for sharing your template–it’s such a cute little box!!! đ KJ
This card is relays a warm feeling and yet it is so simple. I think I will use (case) it for a going away card many times over.
Thanks for sharing!
What a wonderful idea! And a beautiful box!
Lois H
What a pretty box! It is so good to focus on our many blessings. It is too easy think about the bad when there are so many happy things going on around us.
Wonderful idea and an adorable little box!
Great idea for a blessing box!!! Thanks for sharing.
This is absolutely adorable! Thanks for the pattern! Great colors and love the way you wrapped the words around the lid!
great colors, cute idea!
This box is really cute. Looks hard to make. Love it!
Another great project! Thanks for the inspiration and the template!
I just picked up my copy of Stamp It! today, and was admiring your Ladybug Box! This one is wonderful as well (love the colors). What a great idea….thanks for sharing!!
The colors are wonderful, I love the little flowers, and the template is great. THANKS!!!
I may just have to run out and find a copy of Stamp It. This is great and thanks for sharing your templates.
Britiney
Such a cute project, but I especially love those colors together!
just looking at the box makes me happy đ
Love the box! Such crisp, clean colors!
That little flower is pretty cute. Thanks, Sue.
Super IDEA!!!!
wonderful project! Love the fresh colors!~
I LOVE this box! What a great idea to have a happy thoughts box. My daughter would really appreciate this – I’ll have to make her one.
I love this box. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
I love the colors and the design. What a fun little box!
I love these colors!
I’m in love with this project!!!
Cool idea. I’ve got some boxes I need to do something with. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow – What a cool box! I am a science teacher/graphic designer who teaches card classes to 12 year-old girls and their moms. This is gorgeous! Add me to your list!
Very cute box! I definitely can’t wait to see this new set!
Good use for this lovely box! I like the circles and the paper-piercing you added. TFS!
Thanks for the template!!! Love the color combo!
Love this! Thanks for the template
Thanks for the template. I love the colours you used for this. Is that liquid appliquĂŠ in the centers of the flowers?
I did see the box in Stamp It. I like this one even more. Love the colors. Thank you for the template too.
Shelley
Very nice. The colors are so soft – who wouldn’t love to receive this with a gift inside?
i love the idea of a happy thoughts box. I have been collecting quotations that really inspire me for years. I think i may create a “quote” box. thanks for the great idea!
Oh, I haven’t made a box out of cardstock – not like this anyway! Thanks for the template!
Susan
Thanks for sharing your influence; I like reading about the origins of a concept or design. Thank you for the template AND another cool idea! Love the colours…love the lil’ dots; are they pierced or from a stamp?