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!
Download square_box_template.pdf
kelly says
Thanks for sharing the template.
Pat S. says
I will have to look for that magazine…
I would love to see the Indian inspired design.
Dawn Knapp says
What a neat idea! Thanks.
Cheryl says
Can’t wait to see the new issue. Thank you for all the templates!
Mary says
Another great idea! Inspirational, again! Off to look at my magazine, too. Congrats!
Wendy Sue says
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)
Sandy says
What a cute idea – thanks for sharing!
mhutch says
So super cute!
Leah says
how great! thanks for sharing the template! đ
Geny says
That is oh so cute, can’t wait to make one of my own. Thanks for sharing!
Mindy says
Beautiful little box…. love the colors, so soft.
Jen Stevenson says
The cutest little thing! I’ll get around to trying one. Well, one of these days…..
MJ says
Adorable and great idea!
Ruth says
What a great idea! I love the details.
Ruth A.
Amy says
Great idea! Who wouldn’t be happier in the morning looking at that?
lilian says
happy thoughts… perfect! the box is soo cute.
Jo says
This is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. It takes a while for Stamp-It mag to come to Australia (sometime is doesn’t!!)
DeniseLynn says
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.
Donna Baker says
Nichole – EVERYTHING about this is awesome, what a great idea & love the execution of it! It’s beautiful! thanks for sharing
Robin Desko says
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.
Mandy Cheshire says
Yes, I have the mag, and I love this!!
Crystal Beck says
What a great idea!
Crystal
Beth Watson says
I love this muted color palette – and the idea is fabulous!
Jackie says
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!
Laura says
Cute box!
Pat says
Beautiful…says it all. Can’t wait to see more.
Pat S
Linda Carson says
Looks like a great way to start & end a day by naming your blessings!
Jill says
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.
Diane says
Love, love, love the box and card today. Thanks for sharing the template. diane
Denise says
This is the ultimate eye candy! I adore these colors! How pretty! And such a fun idea.
Beth Jacobs says
Thanks a lot for sharing the template. Very cute!
Daniela says
How great is this, wonderful creation and concept. Thanks for the template đ
Lisa says
Thanks for sharing the template. I love the colors you used, and what a great idea too.
Lisa
Keri says
Ok now this is one of the cutest that you have done so far! I can’t wait to see the set completely!!!
Julie & Jane says
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carri says
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.
Catherine Harwood says
These ideas get better and better…
Dale Anne says
What a FABULOUS idea and the box is lovely.
THANKS for the template!!!
Amy says
I love the green and blue color combo. You’ve posted so many good ideas, my head is spinnin’!
Pamela says
I love how you decorated the box…too cute! And what a great idea to have a “happy thoughts” box!
Ronda says
Love the box and what an awesome use for it!
Kelly says
Thanks for the template! The box is ver lovely!
Ellen says
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!!!
Laurence says
I would love to get a copy of the magazine!
Joan says
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
Cheryl says
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
QC says
This is SUPER pretty!
Debbie Fisher says
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
Teresa says
I love the box! Super cute.
~Lana B.~ says
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.~
laura j says
Thanks for sharing the template. Need to check out StampIt!
laura j says
Thanks for sharing the template. Need to check out StampIt!
Rhonda says
love the happy thoughts stamp. looks like a fun project
YM says
This will be an awesome project for my stamp group. Thanks for the idea and the template!
YM
Barbra says
wow how kewl is this? great little box. Love it!
Erika Martin - Stampin' Mama says
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
chrissyhooker says
Great idea! I love the colors in this little box, and thanks for sharing the measurements!
prandva2 says
What a wonderful idea!!! Love it and thank you for sharing the template. Can’t wait to make one.
Kellie says
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!
Kelly Elliott says
Your work is amazing!
Claudia says
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
Terri says
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.
Linda Shaw says
What a spectacular idea & what a CUTE box. We often times forget how truly blessed we are, thanks for the reminder. Linda S.
Hope Conerly says
going to have to go get the mag now!
Tami says
I saw the box in the magazine and have it marked it to make.. thanks for sharing the template for the smaller version.
Jana Weaver says
This box is adorable!!! Thanks for the template, can’t wait to make my own.
Kathy Johnson says
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
Richell Herman says
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!
Lois H says
What a wonderful idea! And a beautiful box!
Lois H
Melody Thiessen says
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.
Viv (VivLyn) says
Wonderful idea and an adorable little box!
Lisa Goodell says
Great idea for a blessing box!!! Thanks for sharing.
Lisa Martz says
This is absolutely adorable! Thanks for the pattern! Great colors and love the way you wrapped the words around the lid!
dini says
great colors, cute idea!
Lori Faeber says
This box is really cute. Looks hard to make. Love it!
Kathyc says
Another great project! Thanks for the inspiration and the template!
Rose Ann says
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!!
Marie - mariemc says
The colors are wonderful, I love the little flowers, and the template is great. THANKS!!!
Britiney says
I may just have to run out and find a copy of Stamp It. This is great and thanks for sharing your templates.
Britiney
stampin_melissa says
Such a cute project, but I especially love those colors together!
romila says
just looking at the box makes me happy đ
Charmaine says
Love the box! Such crisp, clean colors!
Sue Symens says
That little flower is pretty cute. Thanks, Sue.
Cheryl Cox says
Super IDEA!!!!
Alissa says
wonderful project! Love the fresh colors!~
Selina says
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.
doverdi says
I love this box. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
KaLee says
I love the colors and the design. What a fun little box!
Carmen says
I love these colors!
Jeanette says
I’m in love with this project!!!
MicheleRae says
Cool idea. I’ve got some boxes I need to do something with. Thanks for the inspiration!
Lisa Boyce says
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!
Denise Patronik says
Very cute box! I definitely can’t wait to see this new set!
Monika/buzsy says
Good use for this lovely box! I like the circles and the paper-piercing you added. TFS!
Julia Muscari says
Thanks for the template!!! Love the color combo!
suzy says
Love this! Thanks for the template
Amy Hoogstad says
Thanks for the template. I love the colours you used for this. Is that liquid appliquĂŠ in the centers of the flowers?
shelley davis says
I did see the box in Stamp It. I like this one even more. Love the colors. Thank you for the template too.
Shelley
Peggy M. says
Very nice. The colors are so soft – who wouldn’t love to receive this with a gift inside?
michelle says
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!
Susan says
Oh, I haven’t made a box out of cardstock – not like this anyway! Thanks for the template!
Susan
Cristina says
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?