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50 Times People Fused Excellent Ideas With Great Execution, And Came Up With These Crafts
When I think of crafts, I picture these weird-looking items floating on Etsy like eternal shipwrecks that rise to the surface every time you genuinely need something. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with pursuing your hobby, but it’s a whole different story if you’re trying to make money out of something you wouldn’t buy yourself. Hence, there’s an entire craft-shaming movement that humorously mocks such instances.
But there’s a whole different side to craftsmanship and here we are talking the perfect fusion of idea, execution, skill, and patience. Mix them together and you see pieces of handmade art that put the mass production industry to shame.
And thanks to the subreddit r/Crafts, we have the most eye-watering collection of crafty objects that prove there’s no limit to human imagination. With a whopping 1.6m contributing to this online community, it’s easy to fall in love with crafts even if you weren’t a big fan of them in the first place.
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Most people think of crafts as something that only kids do, but this hobby can yield incredible homemade results. Whether making gifts, adding some personal touch to your wardrobe, or improving your home decor, it can be a fun and budget-friendly way to impress others, yourself included. So if you have idle hands and are in the mood for trying to make something by yourself, scroll through this list of creative DIY project ideas.
But crafts are not only for the bored ones of us. A growing body of research has shown incredibly positive impacts making crafts has on dementia and Alzheimer's patients. Although a dementia patient’s ability to reason continues to diminish with progression of the disease, ‘exercising’ their brain can slow that process down.
I Spent Way Too Long On This.. Addams Family ‘Polly Pocket’ Style Playset
I Made A House For My Cat And Im Super Proud Of It. Also My First Time Doing Something Like This, Because Im Just 14
My First Selfmade Bookshelf Insert.it‘S Not Perfect But I Love Looking At It
Not only are crafts beneficial to dementia patients, many experts say they’re essential to their health and well-being. The best crafts for dementia patients are those that offer physical, emotional, and cognitive stimulation. The craft also needs to meet the level of challenge that is right for the person. Some of the easiest crafts are drawing and painting. People at various stages of dementia and with various skill levels can all benefit from these activities.
Dresser Ive Been Working On For My Sons Nursery
As I Am Only 100cm Tall, I Sewed Myself A Jacket Out Of A Pillowcase
I Turned Some Unused Circuit-Boards Into A Map
I Make Pottery Out Of Dirt That I Dig Up Myself. These Are Made From 9 Different Wild Clays From Around The Brisbane Area
Hi New Here! My Mother Makes Homemade Cards And Just Recently She Entered In Her Card To A Facebook Contest. All The Old Women In The Group Don’t Seem To Like It And She’s Upset Because She Spend A Lot Of Time On This Card. I Want To Prove Her Wrong That People Actually Like Her Card! Thanks!
They must be jealous, it's the only possible explanation to "not like" this.
This is so good! The color palette is perfect and I love the layering. Also, how sweet of you to want to cheer up and encourage your mom!! I’m sure that means way more to her than the opinion of snobby old ladies on FB.
What is wrong with those Facebook people? This is wonderful, if I got this I would treasure it forever!
I think this is fantastic! My father in law would love it. I hope your mum doesn't let a few negative people put her off being creative
Judging by peoples comments on here, everyone likes it! Keep up that talent mum!
I think it's lovely! I don't understand why they wouldn't like it! Well done to your Mum.
Please don't base your self worth or any other worth on negative internet comments. Some people want to hurt anyone they can. Don't let them hurt you.
Beautiful card! I love the colors & the layering. I can see that she spent a great amount of time on it! Like my mom taught me, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!" 🤔
I would be proud to give this to my dad and he would be proud to receive it. It's very well done.
This is so great. The colors. The fish. Any Dad would be over the moon with this. If he got this it would be a keeper in a special place. Dont listen to the old biddies
Those other people have no idea what they're talking about!!! This is wonderful!
Tell your mom she shouldn’t let others tell her what’s good or bad and Because this is amazing and I’m pretty sure that any others can’t get ANYWHERE near this.
Each individual piece, painstakingly planned and placed, screams "LOVE" a million times louder than a trip to the card store and 15 minutes (or less) choosing one. Tailoring the card to the individual is the echo loud and clear.
Love it. Where the other women are concerned, jealousy is a terrible thing.
She's in the wrong facebook group. In the groups I'm in, everyone is always supportive. They are also probably no Tim Holtz fans. I think this is a very thoughtfull card, great colour shading on the blue and the geometry is very playful, not the standard boring cards. (I make/made cards myself too...)
THEY'RE ENVIOUS! the card is great! i can't see how anybody could not like it.
The old women don't like it because THEY didn't make it!! I'm an old woman and I LOVE IT!! I'm envious!!
I make cards too!! Not sure what group she is in, but all my paper crafting groups would've loved it.
Tell your grandma she'll find much nicer crafting friends on the FB group chronic crafting .... um it's for stoners . They're really talented and nice !
Oooh honey, you know that it's just plain jealousy. This is excellent work. It looks like a Hallmark Card.
What's not to like? I specially like the sky and water backdrop. Nice touch.
This is so beautiful! It makes me think of my sweet grandfather who passed many years ago. Shoot. Now I'm getting misty-eyed. <3 I love this card!
They probably just don't like the newcomer, old crafters get very protective about their established ways!
Those old women can eat my non-existent you know what ;) If I wasn't no contact with my family I would TOTALLY buy this to send to my dad. 10/10
*chef’s kiss* I really like it, it looks wonderful. That must have taken a good bit of talent <3
This is a really lovely card. It has a lot of thought, love, and creativity in it. Give her a hug and tell her to keep going. While this is awesome, she'll only get better and think of something even better and more clever to show that group, she's on to something marvelous.
i think they're jealous...i see this as a very successful piece of art and a very touching card!
She did such a great job! Its fun, creative and perfect for a Dad who loves fishing! I would buy this card!
This is amazing! Those Facebook ladies are just jealous of your mom's skill, OP.
That's gorgeous and you can tell a lot of time and effort went into it.
Those so called women, were cranky and worse, jealous!! To shoot down work like this, is so sad! Tell your mom, she should work for Hallmark!!
A Year Or So's Worth Of Embroidery
Extreme Impulse Project - Painted Over My Fireplace Tonight And Now I Need Validation At One Am
I Made Myself A Pair Of Shoes - All By Hand Stitching
Hand Embroidered Bubbles
Lost Both Of My Jobs Due To Covid-19, Decided To Try Something New
Lord Of The Rings Messenger Bag I Just Finished!
I Use Beach Pebbles To Portray Fond Memories. Here's Me With My Grandad
Nearly 9 Months Later And This Monstrosity Is Finished! First Truly Big Crochet Project And I’m Extremely Proud
My Mom Is A Painter. Here Is One Of Her Latest Pieces!
I Painted A Whole Bunch Of Rocks During Quarantine!
This Is My Favorite Thing I've Ever Made Wisteria Mobile In Felt
It took me way too long to realise that wasn't made of real flowers! Lovely!
Finally Finished This Dress!
My Quarantine Project: I Painted A Mandala On An Old, Beat-Up Table
Needle Art - I’m Currently Going Through Ivf. This Is What My Husband Made Me Using My Discarded Meds. Got Me Laughing
This Octopus Candle Holder That My Sister Hand Made At Her Pottery Shop
DIY Tree Of Life Suncatcher
My Wife Presses Flowers Then Creates Pieces Like This. I Love This One
For Those Who Enjoyed My Fox Paper Sculpture ... Here Is His Pal, The Fawn! Hanging Sleepily In The Nursery
Can't Afford A Backsplash So I Painted One!
I Wanted To Be A Jellyfish For Halloween. It Turned Out Better Than I Thought
I Made A Lilac Branch Out Of Cold Porcelain.very Long And Painstaking Work, A Lot Of Small Parts,stamens,but It's Worth It
My New Niece Is Going To Have A Bee Themed Room So I Crocheted Her This Blanket
My Hand-Painted Food Rocks
I Needle Felted Ice Bear (Made 100% From Wool)
Some Armor I Made For Fun, Have Some New Designs In A Notebook So Comment If You Want To See It
Finally Done With My Hand Painted "Wallpaper"!
Ottomans That I Made With My Wife. She Knit And Upholstered, And I Did The Woodworking
Chubby Seals Crafted In Ceramics By My Mom
A Little Porcelain Snow Leopard With Silver Spots, Made By Me!
I Made This Without A Sewing Machine...it Took So Long And My Fingers Hurt But I’m Proud!
And so you should be. Without a machine? Your fingers must have pins and needles.
This Is How We Dye Easter Eggs In Serbia Using Only Natural Ingredients
My Wife Had Dresses Made From My Old Shirts For My Girls To Wear On Fathers Day
First Paper Sculpture
I Am Awful At Keeping Houseplants So I Made A Wire One That I Can’t Kill!
I Made This Dumbledore Art Quilt Using Scraps From My Fabric Stash. 48”x64”
My Creation And My Muse
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And what did i do during quarantine? I crafted a second self! Not shelf! Self! Basically i doubled my size🙄
One day at a time. I'm glad you've made it so far, please keep trying. :)
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Last week I made bolognese sauce for the first time in my life ande felt sooooo proud. Then I see this and feel less than the dirt under my shoes. This people are so talented!
These were outstanding, I am so glad we live in a time now that not only can these artists have access to options to create such wonders, but that they can share their skills with the world through space like BP and if they choose to, to sell them in places like Etsy, instead of just having amazing talent and it being a only those that know them kind of thing. Truly amazing work from everyone.
I became obsessed with peyote stitch, and saw how to make these baskets in a dream (6" dollhouse guy for scale). baskets-60...5c9ea4.jpg 
I made a clay dragon as my covid project. It took 52 hours spread across 7 months. I made it in 5 pieces, glazed it, then glued the pieces together. Then I painted over some spots with copper acrylic. The eyes are dichroic glass, which reflects light in rainbows. And if I can figure out how to post a picture, I will. Unfortunately, having never posted on this site before, and being on mobile, it’s not very clear how to add a picture.
If anyone can explain how to add a picture, please do
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Wow! These are amazing and beautiful. Not only they please the eyes but I am sure they give sweet satisfaction to their creators if they make us feel so good.
Quarantine really has got people doing stuff they wouldn't even try normally, well done people.
No kidding! I went out to surprise my cousin for graduation and found out that my uncle, who I didn't think could do anything creative that didn't involve computer code, has started making Paracord keychains. He's really good, too.
Load More Replies... All amazing and given all this time to fill, discovery of incredible talent for things they might not else have tried. Everyone keep up the great work. Whether to start a little (or rapidly growing) side business, some even capable of eventually saying goodbye to the old job and doing this, or just for your own and family and friend's enjoyment. Good on all of you. Now I'm off to see what I can make from my massive stash of ice cream containers. Wish me luck!
How are you all so talented. I found all them amazing since I can't even draw a straight line.
All of these are so great and now I truly feel like a giant sloth
these are all so amazing! I aspire to be an artist and crafter someday.
Everyone was so productive creating beautiful things, and my dumb ass just did nothing and gave myself anorexia.
And what did i do during quarantine? I crafted a second self! Not shelf! Self! Basically i doubled my size🙄
One day at a time. I'm glad you've made it so far, please keep trying. :)
Load More Replies... Last week I made bolognese sauce for the first time in my life ande felt sooooo proud. Then I see this and feel less than the dirt under my shoes. This people are so talented!
These were outstanding, I am so glad we live in a time now that not only can these artists have access to options to create such wonders, but that they can share their skills with the world through space like BP and if they choose to, to sell them in places like Etsy, instead of just having amazing talent and it being a only those that know them kind of thing. Truly amazing work from everyone.
I became obsessed with peyote stitch, and saw how to make these baskets in a dream (6" dollhouse guy for scale). baskets-60...5c9ea4.jpg
I made a clay dragon as my covid project. It took 52 hours spread across 7 months. I made it in 5 pieces, glazed it, then glued the pieces together. Then I painted over some spots with copper acrylic. The eyes are dichroic glass, which reflects light in rainbows. And if I can figure out how to post a picture, I will. Unfortunately, having never posted on this site before, and being on mobile, it’s not very clear how to add a picture.
If anyone can explain how to add a picture, please do
Load More Replies... Wow! These are amazing and beautiful. Not only they please the eyes but I am sure they give sweet satisfaction to their creators if they make us feel so good.
Quarantine really has got people doing stuff they wouldn't even try normally, well done people.
No kidding! I went out to surprise my cousin for graduation and found out that my uncle, who I didn't think could do anything creative that didn't involve computer code, has started making Paracord keychains. He's really good, too.
Load More Replies... All amazing and given all this time to fill, discovery of incredible talent for things they might not else have tried. Everyone keep up the great work. Whether to start a little (or rapidly growing) side business, some even capable of eventually saying goodbye to the old job and doing this, or just for your own and family and friend's enjoyment. Good on all of you. Now I'm off to see what I can make from my massive stash of ice cream containers. Wish me luck!
How are you all so talented. I found all them amazing since I can't even draw a straight line.
All of these are so great and now I truly feel like a giant sloth
these are all so amazing! I aspire to be an artist and crafter someday.
Everyone was so productive creating beautiful things, and my dumb ass just did nothing and gave myself anorexia.
