We are often told that undertaking arts and crafts will bring us a sense of fulfillment, positivity, and relaxation. And in times of the worldwide pandemic, this is all we need. So no wonder so many people have tried making something from scratch, whether baking an infamous hedgehog cake or decorating jeans with whatever they found at home.
But even if we, as a society, do encourage getting your hands on things and rocking your inner craftsperson, it doesn’t mean you should just do it. And this humorous, satirical Facebook group called “That’s it, I’m craft shaming.” is precisely an answer to why crafts isn’t for everyone.
Welcome to the not-so-pretty side of the handmade world that often remains hidden behind the tearful expectation vs reality moment. With a whopping 99.4K members, the group is both a horror chamber and a feast for your eyes that collects all the most hideous crafty items found out there.
And for understandable reasons, these questionable gems rarely get to earn a place in a camera roll. Unless it’s strictly for craft shaming purposes.
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When Sewing, Always Remember Pattern Placement Is Key
It's fine for kids because they wouldn't even think about it. Only adults or teenagers would laugh.
Load More Replies...That comment and your profile pic...we could be nerdy friends. ;)
Load More Replies...DIY
I have that ice cube tray... now I have a new life goal!!
Load More Replies...Lmao when I get my own house imma totally have these on my front porch
Local Playground. No Further Commentary Needed
Hahahaha I love when that happens.
Load More Replies...Because literally, their heart was in the wrong place.🤦♀️
Load More Replies...All kinds of laziness, awkwardness and bad taste have been gathered here to create that masterpiece.
"You don't matter, give up" is the kind of message best internalised early on. I only found out when I got to 35.
“That’s it, I’m craft shaming.” is a relatively young private Facebook group created in July 2020, with almost 100k members. The group came about when the world was desperate to figure out where to put their hands as the coronavirus lockdown was implemented around the world.
“Honestly, at some point, we have all come across a post and just thought 'what the actual heck.' This is the group for all of those occurrences,” states the group's description. It invites members to post anything from an “ugly ass wreath” to a “tumbler that looks like it went for a tumble” as long as “it's handmade, and it's hideous.”
Well Okay Then
It could be interpreted "this isn't just a house, it's a honse." Or perhaps "this isn't just a house, it's a horse"? Both of which currently have me laughing in the middle of my math class
This Makes Me Uncomfy
Yes, as far as craftsmanship goes, it is fairly well done. If I had the skills I'd be tempted to put in an Arduino controller and a little motor to make the eyes move at random intervals.
Load More Replies...Please, if anyone can tell me where I can buy this, I'd be forever grateful!
You could use the bag to store your shrooms.
Load More Replies...Button Doll
Wanna make a low-budget horror movie ? Don't bother writing a story, just show this around.
So to find out more about the community firsthand, Bored Panda reached out to its moderator team, who were happy to share some insights about the craft shaming online movement.
“The craft shaming group started because a few people were tired of the craft community being dishonest about people’s crafts,” said the mod team representative. “In every crafting group, people would post something so hideous or the words are crooked and it’s for sale and people will tell them it looks nice or they like it and this person ends up selling a subpar product,” they added.
Oh. ...oh My
Looks like those medieval paintings when people decorated churches with biblical figures, and tried to imagine lions etc they had never seen
And elefant has giant grey carrot as face/trunk.
Load More Replies...Elephants aren't extinct yet but some people already can't figure out how they look.
That was my thought. That it was a weird Butterfly turned Bee that was going to sting the Elephant.
Load More Replies...Google "medieval elephant" or so, and it's actually a better representation than those! And they were done by skilled artists, the few trusted with expensive paper and stuff (a book costing more than a farm with house and lands).
Load More Replies...My Daughter Wanted This Dog Cake For Her Birthday. I Am Not Paying $25 When I Can Do It Myself
Right? I see at least 17 cupcakes there, so about $1.50 each which is more than reasonable, and then you get the cute decorations/arrangement as well. I don't know if the head/feet are edible or not, but it took time & skill to make them. I'd expect to pay closer to $40 for that from a reputable bakery.
Load More Replies...Yup... by the time you got all the ingredients and invested all the time for that (whatever you want to call it) $25 seems like quite a bargain actually...
Load More Replies...25$ for a handmade cake that looks cute is nothing, especially when yours looks like assembled feces.
Next year, let me know. I'll pay the $25 myself so your kid doesn't have to go through this again
I Think This Qualifies. On My Local Garage Sale Page
If you're a good bargainer, you can probably get them to knock off 10%.
Load More Replies...$1000 is understandable. The seller has some huge medical bills after the first time they were used
So “That’s it, I’m craft shaming.” was created as a satirical response to the overwhelming positivity that surrounds craft communities. “We created an environment where people can be honest with their opinions. It’s not just a place for bad crafts, but also a place to share craft finds that are cool but make you say WTF.”
Found One!
It's actually written in French and it says Herbes.
Load More Replies...She Painted Her Couch With House Paint
Poor couch. An upholsterer could have done such fab things with that!
We bought a house where the previous owners clearly let their cats live freely. The carpet and walls stunk of piss. We washed the walls over and over, but couldn't get rid of the smell. In the end, our only option was to paint every wall.
That means they had unneutered male cats in the house. They will spray the walls, floors, clothing, shoes, etc. to mark their territory.
Load More Replies...What do you call a person who paints on a beautiful upholstered Napoléon III couch? A bloody idiot.
This just makes me want to cry, especially as I collect these items for my home. Utter imbecile
Saw This On Marketplace. It Is Legit A Paper Boat. Lol
I would have become a millionaire if I managed to sell all my paper boats at this monstrosity of a price!!!
There's a veritable infinitude of better places to store a lighter.
I made better one few decades ago when I was in kindergarten
When asked to explain the craftshaming term, the mod team said the word refers to the act of shaming crafts or wanting to exhibit people’s bizarre DIYs. “Some examples of our favorite posts would be the self-shaming posts, the crochet baby, and the badly done resin pieces,” the mod team said.
No, No, No!!
People who bite their fingernails are in for a tasty surprise...
Gross! You made it more disturbing. Good job! Lol!
Load More Replies...i cannot wrap my head around the fact that someone actually spend hours creating this
Amber is a terrible color for nails--people are going to react as if her nails are yellowed. Sad, really.
I think it's a play on times when people have found insects perfectly preserved in real Amber.
Load More Replies...Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Unless this was done for, like, the premier of a Jurassic Park movie. In which case, yeah, I'm down.
Ok Maybe Im Just Missing The Aesthetic But Im Really Not Into It Made From Old Neck Tyes. Alot Of People In The Comments Liked It. I Wanted To Like It But... Maybe If The Colors Were Different? Idk Lol
I actuality don't mind this. Would prefer complimenting colours and patterns but still nice.
I worked at a thrift store in NJ. One day a customer brought one of these tie skirts, it looked terrible. I priced it a $1.00 and took it to the shop floor, a customer grabbed it and thought it was amazing. One man's trash is another man's treasure indeed.
I once had a beautiful black skirt I loved so much. Until I wore it to school. My schoolmates made fun of it because it was basically a square with a hole in the middle. They said it was a tablecloth turned into a skirt. Still makes me sad because I really liked it.
Many articles of clothing are based on squares with holes in the middle! Plus, aren't most skirts just a circle with a hole in it anyway?
Load More Replies...Everything popped up in the 70s. It stayed there for a reason.
Load More Replies...Just Look At This
I would buy it because I liked the movie even though it was weird as hell
According to the moderator team, the recent surge in very weird and often tasteless DIY experiments has to do with everyone being eager to sell homemade stuff before reflecting on how good their product is. “I think a lot of crafts from Pinterest fails and people selling their crafts as soon as they get a Cricut. Some people don’t understand that you need practice and time to improve before selling anything,” the spokesperson of the mod team concluded.
I Have No Words...
I mean that's some serious craftsmanship right here, not sure you could do that on your first try. Btw, good luck changing batteries.
Load More Replies...Let me guess, got this idea from 5 minute crafts. Looks like something they would do.
Except that this is sorta possible, unlike everything on 5 minute crafts!
Load More Replies...That's a good marketing idea: "Give me $10, or I'll come to your house and hot glue all of your remotes together. Put the cash under the welcome mat by 5pm, or else." Lol.
Load More Replies...My Mom And The Cake She Made For My Sister’s 21st Birthday.... It Was Supposed To Look Like The One On The Left
Probably tastes better too. Fondant looks nice but tastes awful.
Load More Replies...When will people understand that butter cream and Fondant icing give totally different results!
As in all those failed cakes: When trying to re-create a cake, use the same materials. Left is using fondant, right is obviously not.
Aaww I'm sure she tried her best with what she had; looks like different materials.
Found In The Wild On Market Place Handmade Sea Shell "Fountain"
Put down the hot-melt gun, and step away! Keep your hands where I can see them!
Exactly my thought. They make it look so easy, but the actual results are usually nightmarish.
Load More Replies...I've seen these done with resin as the water, and they can turn out pretty nice. Hot-melt glue is NOT resin :D
Load More Replies...Oooh, it's suppose to be a fountain. I just though the hot glue gun exploded.
I would have never guessed it was supposed to be a fountain. Just a mess and a waste of hot glue
Load More Replies...Enjoy
Looks like the normal spongebob episode..."Wonderful weather we're having" lol
I agree - there is skill here, just not a great use.
Load More Replies...Thought same, good ol' squarebob minionpants, that chinese off-brand remake.
Load More Replies...Sigh. "Macrame"
"The refrigerator? No, let's put it up on Etsy sweetie, and I am sure grandma will buy it"
I'm amazed actually. It takes a lot of courage for me to sell something online because I never feel like they're good enough. And here this person calling this a macrame and selling this for $15.
Really don't know how some people have the nerve to try and sell this sort of thing.
I'd say that's half-assed, but that would be an insult to half-asses.
Not macrame. They want 15 dollars for two minutes work. Sorry to whoever bought this unless it was a mom or grandma.
Just...why?
Your back would probably be in a weird position :/
Load More Replies...If they were painted red like toadstools this would be so cute!
But Why...
Yes macrame is horrible; the doll parts are fine.
Load More Replies...Me too! I love it. It's the perfect balance of cute and creepy.
Load More Replies...This is part of the reason that the doll turned evil in toy story!
$45 For Four Cinder Blocks And Two Planks Of Wood? What A Bargain. Can't Wait To See How It Ships
Free shipping but the purchaser must provide 4 cinder blocks and 2 planks
Thing is people would pay hundreds if this was from some fancy company and had a tiny logo carved in one corner, sadly
The Caption Says It's An Elephant, Handmade Out Of Sea Shells. I Thought It Was A Very Weird Raw Chicken
Sometimes I want to write a comment and then I realize I can't find the right words. This is one of those times.
For When You Want Strangers To Stop You And/Or Just Immediately Call The Police For Animal Abuse
The talent is most definitely there because these cats look disturbingly real!
There was someone at a con I went to who had the police called on him, because his cosplay required a cat so he carried a handmade cat puppet that was pretty lifelike that he was actively controlling, so people thought that it was a real cat. If that can get the police called on you, this probably would too. I do admittedly rather like them, they are amazing art, I wouldn't go outside with it though.
people called the police... because he had a cat with him? cat owning is a crime?
Load More Replies...Facebook Marketplace Never Disappoints. This Thing Is Clearly Haunted
so carefully arranged in pairs...no singletons--that was important to this person
Come play with us, forever, and ever, and ever, and ever....
Am at the clinic taking a break, and we're all looking at these, and this one made someone say, "Oh my God, how many babies did that sicko kill?" and for some reason we started laughing.
I Think I Found One!
Oh my god I love these!! As a woman in construction this really is such a vibe.
a NEMA 6-20R would be even better, as it looks like it's winking ;)
Load More Replies...Found In My Local Marketplace Group
hahahaha thought the same . Very creative
Load More Replies...I think my pee would run back into my body feeling ashamed to grace that toilet with its presence.
I'd think that GIGANTIC puddle of coagulated piss at the front of the shoe would add more value...
Well, it's brown and it's in a toilet so i would say...chocolate!
Load More Replies...Y’all
Looks like someone had too much candy and vomited down their legs.
Load More Replies...Like someone vomited on their pants and just thought, f**k it, too wasted to wash up, sending to second-hand instead
how tf are you supposed to wash this without destroying your washing machine?
They're just proud of a puke pattern they got on the gravitron at the fair.
I Mean.. Im Lost For Words
Having lived there for 3 years for uni, I can confirm this is probably the best example of fine craftsmanship within the city
Load More Replies...This post was meant to be funny . We do things like this in England.
This Belongs Here. I Don’t Know The Story Behind The Picture
Combines the worst features of gardening and serial killer trophies - "I dug up this plant when I buried the body"
I Was Leaving The Outlets Here In Orlando The Other Day And Was Parked Near This…… Someone Take Her Glue Gun Away Asap!
think about all the dust... and the mold when it rains ant the water gets caught in there
Load More Replies...That's not a bad job. We were watching some car show the other day and there's this chick that gets all of her luxury cars covered in real Swarovski crystals. Her last was a lambo I believe and her next one is gonna be a Bugatti. And I'm not gonna lie, it was pretty amazing. Pic for reference. Crystal-ca...e9fb70.jpg
That does look amazing... not like this lady's car...
Load More Replies...I wonder if people realize that the heavier your car, the more gas you'll need.
More than the weight it is the disruption of the airflow
Load More Replies...I think that Jan went just a wee bit overboard with the Bedazzler.
Idk If This Has Made A Debut But I Feel Like This Belongs
Menstrual cup is a cleaner solution to this idea. Washing these out would be disgusting.
Oh good god, man, you made me spew my coffee, hahahaha
Load More Replies...Is This A Craft? Idk. But I Hate It
Don't forget fire hazard - they're laid pretty close to the bonfire pit.
Load More Replies...Fake grass is pretty much carpet, and looks far less trashy than mouldy rugs strewn about, but that may be the look they were going for
What about stones? Throw in some cermaic gnomes and the sign "Retired Lawn" and you've got my next door neighbor's front lawn.
That's the first time the word "needs" has ever been used in conjunction with Astroturf, and you're absolutely right.
Load More Replies...I Paid Real American Dollars To An Etsy “Artist” For This Homemade “Cat” Soap, Meant To Be A Gift For My Daughter. My Daughter Politely Declined. Meow?
Cats have hair, what's your problem? Usually more than one hair but don't be so fussy.
Astroturf Heels
Is that what those are? Oh well, I'd just replace those with little flowers or something.
Load More Replies...An Earlier Post Reminded Me Of This Beauty My Mum Made My Nephew For His Birthday. It’s Supposed To Be Gollum With Eye Of Sauron
Saw This In My Piercing Shaming Group
I like pallet and texture. But something about the silhouette is very unsettling.
Load More Replies...People really have no better things to do with their time than shame people on the internet, apparently. And it seems they do it so often they joined a group specific to it.
Eh, I thought the piercing was in the actual finger for a second. After realizing, it didn’t look as horrible.
Found On Local Marketplace. Crib Or Death Trap?
Risk of death aside, how would you physically place the baby that far down? Lower him/her with a fishing rod?
Looks like something they used to put wheels on, attach a horse to and take you through town to your death!
I immediately picture the Jigsaw Killer from "Saw" babysitting..."Hello, baby. Would you like to play a game?"
Toddlers emerge, with calluses in place, ready for the farm or factory...
Note Cards
Aww, I can't snark on this. Someone made an earnest effort here, and put a lot of love and detail into their work.
Yeah, it’s more than I’d want to pay, but I don’t want to s**t on someone just trying to make money off a hobby. Looks like they might have just gotten started on it, too.
Load More Replies...This could be a child selling their art. And it's better than anything I could ever do even if it's not a child.
i agree. i think it’s a kid and their grown up wrote the “thank you”
Load More Replies...The cake ones are a little tragic. I'm sure everyone has a story about how they once wanted a certain costume/cake/dress, and Mom couldn't afford it so she tried to make one, and it ended up terrible. When I look back on it, I'm embarrassed that I was so mean to my mom about it as a kid, because she was trying really hard.
True. My mom tried her best to make us nice things. She taught me to bake and sew at a very young age, so I knew how hard it could be. I always tried to be understanding; but a few times my dissapointment overwhelmed me, and I cried. I feel guilty about that now. I know it hurt her feelings.
Load More Replies...Back when I was 20, my roommate and I were in need of a coffee table. Somewhere we found a car windshield (windscreen) complete with the rearview mirror attached. We took 4 empty cases of beer (back when they were super-sturdy cardboard for 12 ounce bottles) stacked them on both sides, and set the windshield on top. The best part was that the windshield was curved, so when anybody set a drink on it, the drink would slide down to the middle, so if everybody was drinking the same beer, you had to write your name on it.
Lol. When I first moved out on my own, I couldn't afford anything extra. I wanted an entertainment center for my TV, but those were too expensive. Someone gave me an ugly old chest of drawers (bureau) that I didn't need. I took the front off the top drawer so I could use that cavity as a shelf for my movies. I intended it to be temporary, but I still have it. After I aquired a nice entertainment center, I moved my makeshift one to my bedroom.
Load More Replies...I make beaded jewelry. I have always done well at craft fairs, so my stuff must be good. My mom makes gorgeous diaries, and notebooks; everyone loves her stuff. The two of us usually share a booth, since neither of our products take up much room. We have been politely sidestepping my aunt's desire to join us; she is the type who just hot-glues a bunch of ribbon to a hanger and calls it a wreath. I know I'm being a little snobby, but our crafts took hours (sometomes days) to complete. My aunt's stuff took very little effort, and it shows
Taking break at clinic, general consensus here as we viewed this was: That's not DIY, that's Don't Do It Again! DDIA! And now we're gonna say DDIA all afternoon and confuse everyone. Back to the trenches!
The cake ones are a little tragic. I'm sure everyone has a story about how they once wanted a certain costume/cake/dress, and Mom couldn't afford it so she tried to make one, and it ended up terrible. When I look back on it, I'm embarrassed that I was so mean to my mom about it as a kid, because she was trying really hard.
True. My mom tried her best to make us nice things. She taught me to bake and sew at a very young age, so I knew how hard it could be. I always tried to be understanding; but a few times my dissapointment overwhelmed me, and I cried. I feel guilty about that now. I know it hurt her feelings.
Load More Replies...Back when I was 20, my roommate and I were in need of a coffee table. Somewhere we found a car windshield (windscreen) complete with the rearview mirror attached. We took 4 empty cases of beer (back when they were super-sturdy cardboard for 12 ounce bottles) stacked them on both sides, and set the windshield on top. The best part was that the windshield was curved, so when anybody set a drink on it, the drink would slide down to the middle, so if everybody was drinking the same beer, you had to write your name on it.
Lol. When I first moved out on my own, I couldn't afford anything extra. I wanted an entertainment center for my TV, but those were too expensive. Someone gave me an ugly old chest of drawers (bureau) that I didn't need. I took the front off the top drawer so I could use that cavity as a shelf for my movies. I intended it to be temporary, but I still have it. After I aquired a nice entertainment center, I moved my makeshift one to my bedroom.
Load More Replies...I make beaded jewelry. I have always done well at craft fairs, so my stuff must be good. My mom makes gorgeous diaries, and notebooks; everyone loves her stuff. The two of us usually share a booth, since neither of our products take up much room. We have been politely sidestepping my aunt's desire to join us; she is the type who just hot-glues a bunch of ribbon to a hanger and calls it a wreath. I know I'm being a little snobby, but our crafts took hours (sometomes days) to complete. My aunt's stuff took very little effort, and it shows
Taking break at clinic, general consensus here as we viewed this was: That's not DIY, that's Don't Do It Again! DDIA! And now we're gonna say DDIA all afternoon and confuse everyone. Back to the trenches!
