I guess I am lucky that even my friends and family who aren't crafty understand that those of us who are receive joy and satisfaction from the things we create.
I can understand why people don't "get it". My SIL gardens and loves it. My idea of yard work is to drag out the lawn chair. But I can sit and admire the plants and flowers and appreciate the hard work she puts into her yard. Yes, she could hire someone to mow and weedeat and mulch and whatever, but she gets joy and satisfaction from having her hands in the dirt.