Happiness, what does it mean to you?  Let’s first define happiness as it means different things to different people.  The Merriam Webster dictionary defines it as:

“a: state of well-being and contentment.

Therefore, happiness is an emotional response to things happening to us or around us.

With all the unhappy events in the world today, we must dig deep to find joy.  However, we can  change our attitude towards the events.

Look at what you have or do that makes you have that feeling of delight and/or contentment.  Maybe you craft ( doesn’t matter what craft), or cook, or have grandchildren and children in your life. Grab onto those feelings when you are feeling down or overwhelmed by the what’s going on around you.

For me, it’s paper crafting and running my business that gives me enjoyment.  I can disappear to my studio and spend hours and then feel satisfied when I am done.  What really me satisfies is when I my studio is clean.

Here is what happened in the studio yesterday. A “Hues of Happiness” card. This is a sneak peak and the suite is available on May 3rd in the new Annual Catalogue.

Happiness Card Recipe

Stamps: Happiness Abounds

Ink: Fresh Freesia

Paper: Basic White (CS), Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper(DSP)

Accessories: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Folder, Blossoming Happiness Dies, 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon (Fresh Freesia), Lovely Labels Pick a Punch, 2021-2023 In Color Jewels.

Cutting Measurements

Basic White (Thick): 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (Card Base) Score at 4-1/4:, fold and use the Bone Folder to get a crisp fold.,

Basic White: 5″ x 3-3/4″ (Image Panel), scrap for sentiment.

Fresh Freesia (CS) 5″ x 3-3/4″.

DSP – various flowers from sheets – can be cut with the matching dies.

Ribbon: 12″

Create the Card

• Use the Basic White panel and die cut with the detailed die that looks like a lattice.  Use the Blending Brush and the Fresh Freesia ink and highlight the pattern.
• With the straight die that looks like a notebook coil edge, die cut the bottom edge of the image panel.
• Choose 3 flowers that you want on the front of the card…you can choose all the same color or various colors, also choose some leaves,
• Die cut with the matching dies.
• Attach the image panel to the Fresh Freesia panel.  The color will show though the lattice die cut.
• Arrange the flowers and leaves on the image panel and attach with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Dimensionals.
• Stamp the sentiment on the Basic White scrap in Fresh Freesia ink.  Punch with the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch.
• Loop the ribbon 3x and attach to the sentiment with Glue Dots and then to the card front.
• On the inside of the card, stamp another sentiment and one of the small flowers from the stamp set.
• Finally, adhere, 3 2021-2023 In Color Jewels to the card front.

All the new products (stamps, dies & paper) will not be available until May 3rd.  However, you can order the other products (paper, ink and embellishments from the current catalogue.

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You want more inspiration, click this link to see 2020-2022 In Colors