Do you have a hobby or passion that makes you happy, and have you shared that passion with friends and family? Surprisingly, many of us tend to keep these sort of things to ourselves. II was recently asked by Nutella to write about something that I am passionate about, and I shared my passion for making homemade cards and sending handwritten notes to friends – something that is sadly becoming a thing of the past. That prompted me to invite my sister-in-law over one day last week, to share my passion for making homemade cards.
Share what makes you happy.
I invited my sister-in-law over and pulled out a bunch of my scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies for an afternoon of creative fun. I shake my head in bewilderment realizing that in the 20+ years of knowing each other, we’ve never really spent an afternoon doing crafts together.
Chrishelle was quick to say that she doesn’t share my creative gene, but once we got started she surprised us both. I think her cards turned out even better than my own.
That afternoon was not just about the card crafting though. It was also a chance for us to get caught up with each others lives, laugh at each other and just have fun. It was also a chance for me to share another of my other favorite things with Chrishelle. All that crafting worked up an appetite for some Nutella.
I am so glad I shared my passion for paper crafts with Chrishelle, and have a feeling there are many more creative afternoons in our future. When is the last time you shared what makes you happy with a friend?
Nutella ‘Spread the Happy’ Sweepstakes
Now through September 1, 2014, you can enter the Nutella ‘Spread the Happy’ Sweepstakes by submitting a combo of your favorite Nutella combo, and you’ll be entered to win 1 of 50 delicious prize packages!
Nutella® hazelnut spread is a happy start to every day! Pick up a jar of Nutella in the spreads aisle and enjoy it with whole wheat toast, waffles, pancakes, strawberries, bananas and many other foods. Nutella. Spread the Happy™.
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by the makers of Nutella via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Nutella.
What a fun afternoon.
Do you know I have never had Nutella. Never.
Nutella makes me happy! I don’t keep it here often for that reason, lol.
I love this idea. I have to say I don’t share what makes me happy all the time. Thanks for the reminder. I’m glad you had a good time.
I like Nutella’s Spread the Happy campaign but I like your share even more. Handwritten notes and card making are slowly fading out but hopefully not completely. I’m still a card and note person too.
Elizabeth
I love that you get to share your crafting hobbies with friends! I love to shop with mine 🙂
My hobbies are singular activities but I do get to share the fruits with others. Photography and jewelry making!
I love scrapbooking and your cards look awesome. I love Nutella and we always feel happy when we have it with breads and pancakes.
When I get a chance to do any crafts I do them with my daughter she LOVES them.
In my spare time I love to write short stories and poems. It makes me really happy and helps me relax. I also love to garden.
I love getting a deal, helping others get deals. My passion is super couponing and entering giveaways, and thrift store/yard saling, I wouldn’t necessarily call it relaxing, but it does give me a buzz.