Gratitude Jar

One of my main goals for 2017 was to increase my happiness level. After seeing several examples scroll by online, I decided to finally create a gratitude jar. I took the easy route and used a large pickle jar that I had in the basement and slapped some stickers on it that I already had. I cut up some scrapbook paper that I thought I wouldn't likely use for another project and viola- a gratitude jar was born! 

At first I carried some of the papers in my purse just in case something interesting happened & I wouldn't forget to record it, but I soon got into the habit of writing down my experiences when I got home.

One of my favorite parts was pouring the papers onto the floor at the end of the year and reminiscing the many good things that had happened during the year!

At the end of the year I decided to make one for my sister (& her family) for a Christmas gift. This is the result when I put in more effort into the details: