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50 Times People Turned Extra Time On Their Hand Into Incredible Hand-Made Things (New Pics)
Interview With Artist
Making something with your hands can be extremely therapeutic. Whether it’s knitting, pottery, woodworking, or painting, it helps to release suppressed emotions and shift one’s focus from stressors and worries. Not to mention the sense of accomplishment and pride one feels when they have a finished project to show for it.
If you’re in need of some inspiration for your next mental health break, look no further. Courtesy of the online community Something I Made, we present you with a list of the most amazing things people created with their own two hands. Scroll down to find them, and don’t forget to upvote the ones you can’t wait to try yourself next!
While you’re at it, make sure to check out a conversation with Ukrainian artist Olga Vyshnyvetska, also known as Mr. Space Lobster, who kindly agreed to tell us all about her love of sculpting fantasy creatures. We also reached out to a maker of tufted rugs and the sole artist behind Gremlyn Rugs, Stephen, and Ian Finch-Field, maker of leather accessories, who kindly agreed to share more about their art as well.
Photos of their work can be found below, too!
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#1
I Carved A Xoloizcuintle In Wood And Painted It With Colorful Details! What Do You Think?
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#2
Needle Felted Dog Made By Me 🤗
#3
Little Jaguar Sculpture I Made! This Was Carved In Wood And Then Decorated With Thousands Of Crystal Beads, This Art Form Is Native To My Country, Called Huichol Art
Cronecast AtTheRisingMoon 2 years ago
That’s gorgeous! Wow, the amount of patience and attention to detail that would take!
#4
Hand Embroidered Purse Parrot By Me
#5
100 Hours Into This Charcoal Drawing 15 Hours To Go
#6
Berries Barrettes Made By Me From Polymerclay 🍀🍓🍀
#7
Cheetah Sculpture I Made
#8
My Daughters "Sally Witch" Costume I Crocheted
#9
I Have An Extremely Shaky Arm From Brain Surgery I Had As A Kid, So I Paint With My Left Arm
This isn’t all that great but why not try. Needing to touch up on the windows because they are very straight or maybe I should leave it as is
Sergy Yeltsen 2 years ago
I can't even draw a straight line in Photoshop. This is amazing, and I love the simplicity of it. Keep going, you are doing great!
#10
I Hope You Like My Paintings
Sara Frazer 2 years ago (edited)
Are you sure those aren't photos?!/j wow what talent, makes me think of Bob Ross and Lisa Frank combined!
#11
Just Finished A Batch Of Leather Bags - My Hands Feel Like They Went Through A Meat Grinder
#12
Fox Made Of Cotton Wool, By Me
#13
This Piece Took 350 Hours And Tells The Story Of Me Leaving Religion, Becoming An Addict, Attempting [Self-Harm], Living In A Shelter, And Finally Finding Myself. All Through Symbolism
![This Piece Took 350 Hours And Tells The Story Of Me Leaving Religion, Becoming An Addict, Attempting [Self-Harm], Living In A Shelter, And Finally Finding Myself. All Through Symbolism](https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/662c0781b82f7_u54ph8i6lq1c1__700.jpg "This Piece Took 350 Hours And Tells The Story Of Me Leaving Religion, Becoming An Addict, Attempting [Self-Harm], Living In A Shelter, And Finally Finding Myself. All Through Symbolism")
#14
Charcoal Drawing 55 Hours
#15
Very Elaborate Painting Of This Belgian Tervuren Shepherd (No Im Not Taking Criticism)
#16
Men’s Purple Leather Loafers I Made For My Client
#17
A Sweater I Knitted A While Back
#18
I Invented A New Broom Style That Makes Pictures On The Ends Of The Handles. Which One Is Your Favorite? Least Favorite?
waarimelone 2 years ago
I would become a cleaning FANATIC (or some kind of stylish witch) if it meant I could have these in my life.
#19
Jaguar Sculpture I Made! This Was Carved In Wood And Then Decorated With Thousands Of Crystal Beads, This Art Form Is Native To My Country, Called Huichol Art
#20
My Watercolor Of The Blow Chair!
#21
One Of The Camel Wool Hoodies That I Made
#22
How It Feels To Be The Child Of A Hoarder. I Drew This With A Pen I Found On The Ground And A Pencil, I'm Very New So I Know It Isn't Amazing But I Had Fun Making It
#23
A Chess Set I Whittled
#24
Watercolour And Ink Paintings Of Fairytales In My Style :)
#25
New Sweater And 🐻 Hand Knit (Christmas Gift For My Friend)
#26
Which Alpaca Is Your Favorite?
#27
A Guiding Star Necklace I Made With Pigment So It Absorbs Light To Emit Light
#28
I Made Little Elf Dudes!
#29
I Made A Christmas Centerpiece For My Kitchen Table
#30
Stained Glass {win}dow Corner
#31
I Upcycled A Toy Globe Into A Box And Made A Snail Friend To Carry It As Its Shell 🧭🐌
#32
Abstract Painting I Made
#33
Here’s A Thing I Made Recently
#34
I Made An Engagement Ring Box For My Girlfriend! (She Said Yes :)
#35
I Made A Lot Of Dandelion Spheres To Create Pendants
#36
I Made This To Celebrate Two Years Off Alcohol
#37
One Of The Hoodies I Made For The Summer
#38
My First Broom. I Learned A Lot And I’m Excited To Make Another!
Wolf princess quinn 2 years ago
I need 3 of these! Halloween approaches and I need a new ride!
#39
My Collection Of Birds Wearing Band T Shirts
#40
My Husband Made Our Daughter's Cot Using Our Wedding Arch For The Back!
#41
I Made This Art Toy Set
#42
Been Busy Embroidering These Custom Toebeans 🐾🫘
#43
I Made An Angel Tree Topper
#44
I Make Flower Pots From Plastic Bottles To Protect The Environment. Do You Think It's Useful?
#45
I Transform An Old Hoodie To An “Haute Couture” Hoodie By Hand Embroidery. How Do You Guys Think? Thank You
#46
I Made This For My Friend’s Birthday. I Can’t Tell If It’s Hideous. First Sewing Machine Project.. Feedback Please
#47
Taught Myself Embroidery This Year. This Is What I’ve Made Since I Started In May
#48
My Latest Autumnal Crochet Make
#49
My Spiralized Pumpkin
#50
Took Me 5 1/2 Hours But My Daughter Absolutely Loved It. I’m Trying To Make Heirlooms While Breaking The Cycle. 💗
#51
Made My Wife A Pendant For Our 1 Year Anniversary
#52
I Made This American Girl Doll Size Kitchen Out Of Baltic Birch Plywood
#53
Made A Koi Pond Rug :)
#54
I Made The Mona Lisa As A Housewarming Gift For My Friend. Should I Add More Facial Features?
#55
Proud To Showcase My Wife's Debut In Large-Scale Fiber Textile Wall Art Called "The Honey"
#56
Finally Cold Enough For Long Swooshy Skirts! (Skirt And Blouse Made And Patterned By Me)
#57
Wife Wanted To Buy A 6ft Nutcracker, ... I Told Her I Could Make Her One!
#58
I Made A Hot Air Balloon Ceiling Lamp For The Kids’ Room
#59
I Made A Body Form But I Feel Like It's A Big Fail
#60
This Embroidery I Made Is Dedicated To Those Who Turn Their Bathrooms Into Saunas!
#61
Some Of My Recent Sleeping Bag/ Comforter Jackets
#62
I Made An Abominable Snowman Butler Out Of Garbage
#63
I Made This Waist Chain For An Outfit I Wore The Other Day. I’m Very Proud Of It
#64
I Made A Skeleton Floor Lamp. Didn't Want To Pay £500 For One So Made It For £210
#65
Just Finished This Drawing. What Would Be Your Interpretation Of It?
#66
I Made An Ice Cream Cone Witch Hat! 🍦🤎
#68
There Seems To Be A Lack Of Lady Gnomes So I Carved Some!
#69
Crochet Apple Cardigan With Matching Hat
#71
Posting On Behalf Of My Wife, Little Macrame Shrimp, What Do You Guys Think?
#72
I Was Broke One Christmas So I Made My Best Friend A Stand For Her Drinking Horn
#73
My Friend Asked Me To Make Them A "Mean Mug"
#74
I've Been Crocheting For 20 Years, But Somehow Have Never Made Myself A Sweater. Until I Finished This Today!
#75
I Needle Felted My Stepdad As A Last Minute Gift For His 70th
#76
Psychedelic Oil Painting I Finished Today, What Should I Title It?
#77
A Weird Project I’ve Been Working On For Over A Year
#78
I Make Naturally Dyed Bags. I Call This Colour Blueberry Milk!
#79
I Carved This Stone Today
#80
I Made This Dark Blue Space Dress!
#81
I've Been Making These Signs To Turn My Garden Into A Botanical Garden. Hand Drawn, Laser Engraved
#82
I’ve Been Crocheting Bird Hats. Here’s The First 2. A Raven And An Owl. I’m Really Tempted To Try A Cockatoo.🤣
#83
I Altered A Thrifted Painting
#84
My South Park Dress Is Finished! It Came Out ~sew~ Cute!
#85
Sea Glass Cat. Well, Several Of Them
#86
I Painted Tyrone Biggums, Oil On Canvas
#87
Spooky Vegan Halloween Ghosts Sushi Rolls
#88
I Made A Edgar Allan Poe Pull Apart Rug
#90
Made This Little Debbie Zebra Cake Christmas Tree(:
#91
I Made A Lamp. This Lamp Will Be Sold With This House Because I Am Never Moving It Again. Enjoy Whatever This Is. Also It’s Upside Down
#92
I Made A Dress To Wear On Stage!
#93
Mailbox Post I Made For My Girlfriend
clairebear 2 years ago
You can collect the mail whilst on the toilet! Bit awkward for the mailperson though.
#94
My Halloween Costume This Year
#95
My New Experiment In Knitting Is A Handmade Cardigan. Looks Like A Llama's Coat, Doesn't It?
#98
I Made These Tiny (Not The Last One) Nose Jewelry, Plus Me Finding New Ways To Make Things Work
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waarimelone 2 years ago
*squeals appreciatively* Now I must ART! And ART I SHALL! (Update: These posts always inspire me to do ALL THE ARTS but I end up taking out all of my supplies and making half a sock or an OC design with a convenient lack of limbs and colours before giving up. Forgive me, art community.)
waarimelone 2 years ago
*squeals appreciatively* Now I must ART! And ART I SHALL! (Update: These posts always inspire me to do ALL THE ARTS but I end up taking out all of my supplies and making half a sock or an OC design with a convenient lack of limbs and colours before giving up. Forgive me, art community.)
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