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50 Times People Were So Proud Of Something They Made, They Just Had To Share It (New Pics)
As Charles Bukowski said, "If you're going to try, go all the way." Whether that's woodworking, knitting, or some other endeavor, dedicating yourself not only sets you up for success but also allows you to find happiness and satisfaction in the journey.
Plus, focusing on the process will automatically bring results. And when it does, take pride in what you've achieved. But if you need inspiration to grow your self-esteem, let us introduce the subreddit 'Something I Made' — it has 2.9 million members who regularly share their best DIY projects.
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#1
I Made This With A Ballpen
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#2
Needle Felted Dog Made By Me 🤗
Finding a leisure activity you love isn't just fun. It can also improve your well-being.
Researchers combed through five large studies involving more than 93,000 people across 16 countries (including the United States, Japan, China, and a dozen European countries) and published a meta-analysis in Nature Medicine, suggesting that having a hobby is good for your health, mood, and more.
#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
#4
Acrylic Painting I Made Of My Friend's Late Cat. Rip Clyde
#5
I Made A Triple Bunk Bed For My Kids
Knitting Panda 1 year ago
My sisters and I slept in triple bunk beds made by our dad. They weren't one third as cool as these, though.
The participants they looked at were ages 65 or older, and more than 60% had long-standing mental or physical health conditions.
People periodically answered questionnaires about their health and well-being and were followed for four to eight years.
#6
I Carved A Xoloizcuintle In Wood And Painted It With Colorful Details! What Do You Think?
#7
Hand Embroidered Purse Parrot By Me
#8
I Hope You Like My Paintings
#9
Just Finished A Batch Of Leather Bags - My Hands Feel Like They Went Through A Meat Grinder
Compared with people who didn't have hobbies, those who did reported better health, more happiness, fewer symptoms of depression, and higher overall life satisfaction. Plus, the findings were similar across all countries.
#10
A Guiding Star Necklace I Made With Pigment So It Absorbs Light To Emit Light
The.Butterfly.Effect.530 1 year ago
I would buy this. Especially for my wedding which I'm using the same types of stars.
Tyke 1 year ago
Congratulations on the wedding! You can buy them here: https://aegodesigns.etsy.com/ I have purchased a necklace and earrings, they're nice, they're incredibly subtle in daytime but they do glow at night. Seller is really nice too
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shanila.pheonix_ 1 year ago
omg i want it sm!!! i'd put different colored beads on it! it looks so neon-y and magical!
Torie the Dragon Slayer 1 year ago
it's the sort of thing a princess would have in a sci-fi fantasy novel as an heirloom from her mother.
#11
Men’s Purple Leather Loafers I Made For My Client
#12
This Piece Took 350 Hours And Tells The Story Of Me Leaving Religion, Becoming An Addict, Attempting Suicide, Living In A Shelter, And Finally Finding Myself. All Through Symbolism
#13
Cheetah Sculpture I Made
It's worth highlighting that the study is observational and doesn't prove that hobbies directly make people healthier and happier, but the researchers say that activities such as arts and crafts, games, gardening, volunteering, or participating in clubs involve creativity, sensory engagement, self-expression, relaxation, and cognitive stimulation, which are linked to good mental health and well-being.
#14
I Made Little Elf Dudes!
#15
Crochet Apple Cardigan With Matching Hat
#16
Check Out This Custom Needle Felted Dog I Just Finished!!!
auggie_long 1 year ago
Those are absolutely beautiful! Do you take requests? I'd love one of my dog that passed
#17
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
Not to mention that taking part in hobby groups, even if it's a subreddit like 'Something I Made' keeps you socially connected, which helps reduce loneliness and isolation.
For more cool pictures from this online community, fire up our earlier publications on it here and here.
#18
I’ve Been Crocheting Bird Hats. Here’s The First 2. A Raven And An Owl. I’m Really Tempted To Try A Cockatoo.🤣
#19
New Sweater And 🐻 Hand Knit (Christmas Gift For My Friend)
#20
My Daughters "Sally Witch" Costume I Crocheted
#22
Fox Made Of Cotton Wool, By Me
#23
Finally Cold Enough For Long Swooshy Skirts! (Skirt And Blouse Made And Patterned By Me)
#24
Been Busy Embroidering These Custom Toebeans 🐾🫘
#25
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
#26
I Made This American Girl Doll Size Kitchen Out Of Baltic Birch Plywood
#27
Which Alpaca Is Your Favorite?
#28
I Carved A Pair Of Northern Cardinals Out Of Basswood
#29
I Made An Engagement Ring Box For My Girlfriend! (She Said Yes :)
#30
I Made A Lot Of Dandelion Spheres To Create Pendants
#31
My Husband Made Our Daughter's Cot Using Our Wedding Arch For The Back!
#32
Just Finished This Drawing. What Would Be Your Interpretation Of It?
#33
My Daughter Made This
#34
Portrait I Tufted Of My Late Friend Jerry, Rip🖤
#35
I Made A Christmas Centerpiece For My Kitchen Table
#36
I Made This To Celebrate Two Years Off Alcohol
#37
What’s Your Honest Opinion Of My Work? Brutal Criticism Welcome
BeeBee Buni 1 year ago
Well, on the bottom left corner of the rainbow painting, a paint stroke is 15 degrees crooked and—lol no, this is absolutely beautiful! Good job 👍
#38
I Make Naturally Dyed Bags. I Call This Colour Blueberry Milk!
#39
Watercolour And Ink Paintings Of Fairytales In My Style :)
#40
I Crocheted A Kid Friendly Tic-Tac-Toe 😊
blixten1982 1 year ago
I've never heard someone refer to a "Kid Friendly" version of Tic-Tac-Toe but I have to assume it's the contrasting version to the Adults Only Tic-Tac-Toe.
#41
I've Been Making These Signs To Turn My Garden Into A Botanical Garden. Hand Drawn, Laser Engraved
The.Butterfly.Effect.530 1 year ago
I just got into pyrography. Granted mine don't come out this well, but I'm not a laser.
#42
I Made These Ceramic Cups!!!
#43
I Made A Dress To Wear On Stage!
#44
I Transform An Old Hoodie To An “Haute Couture” Hoodie By Hand Embroidery. How Do You Guys Think? Thank You
#45
Very Elaborate Painting Of This Belgian Tervuren Shepherd (No Im Not Taking Criticism)
#46
My 15 Yo Daughter Has Been Perfecting This Recipe For Several Months. I Don’t Think They Could Get Any Better. I Am So Proud Of Her
#47
I Made Tiny Bound Books! What Should I Do With Them?
#48
Spent Hours Over Days Crocheting This Beanie For My Boyfriend. I Was So Excited To Give It To Him. Guess I Got The Measurements Wrong 🤷🏻♀️
#49
Some Rugs I Made But People Aren't Buying Them :/
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
They're copyrighted characters/IPs. OP should not be selling these. I don't care if a million other people sell art and crafts of copyrighted characters, it doesn't make it right or legal to sell copyright-infringing and trademark-infringing products. As someone who has created her own characters, I'd be furious if someone was drawing them and selling the art.
#50
My Latest Autumnal Crochet Makes! Which One Is Your Favourite?
#51
Wife Wanted To Buy A 6ft Nutcracker, ... I Told Her I Could Make Her One!
#52
Some Fruity Stained Glass Pieces I’ve Made Recently
#53
I Made Giant Christmas Lights
#55
I Made A Skeleton Floor Lamp. Didn't Want To Pay £500 For One So Made It For £210
#56
Posting On Behalf Of My Wife, Little Macrame Shrimp, What Do You Guys Think?
#58
Leather Milk Carton
#59
Taught Myself Embroidery This Year. This Is What I’ve Made Since I Started In May
#60
Some Of My Recent Sleeping Bag/ Comforter Jackets
Kali Chaos 1 year ago
These are f*kn incredible, and I want the Goosebumps one and the Ghostbusters one very much. Please DM me if they're for sale!
#61
I Made An Ice Cream Cone Witch Hat! 🍦🤎
#62
I Altered A Thrifted Painting
#63
I Continue Transform The Old Hoodies To The “Haute Couture” Hoodies. The 2nd One. Do You Like It? Thank You!
#64
I Made This Yesterday. It Took Me Around 4 Hours. It's In Oil Pastel On 7x5 Grey Paper. Can You Guess The Name Of This Drawing 😉😃
#65
What Am I Doing Wrong?
#66
Need Some Help On My Duct Tape Rain Cats. Brown Eyes Or Black Eyes?
#67
I Invented A New Broom Style That Makes Pictures On The Ends Of The Handles. Which One Is Your Favorite? Least Favorite?
Rachel Pelz 1 year ago
Can somebody explain please? What is this/how does it work? (I know what a broom is ;) )
#68
I Made A Edgar Allan Poe Pull Apart Rug
#69
I Was Broke One Christmas So I Made My Best Friend A Stand For Her Drinking Horn
#70
I Made A Body Form But I Feel Like It's A Big Fail
#72
I Knitted This Scarf For My Niece's Birthday. I Wanted To Make Its Design Unusual And Memorable. Do You Think I Succeeded?
#73
I Made A Flower Bouquet For A Boy I Like. I Think Im Going To Ask Him On A Date
#74
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
#75
My Halloween Costume This Year
#76
Acrylic On 16x24 Canvas - By Me
Nadine Debard 1 year ago
Looks like some of my migraines, never could reproduce the vibrating color-changing contrasted rainbows, well done!
#77
I Made This Dark Blue Space Dress!
#78
My First Sewn Creation! Now He Just Needs A Name
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Bored Birgit 1 year ago
You are all so talented. It's a pleasure to enjoy your art. Thank you!
pasej41913@bustayes.com 1 year ago
I'm sure no one cares, but I made a weather crystal display that changes color based on the temperature outside which it gets from the internet. Cooler temperatures =cooler colors and warmer temperatures = warmer colors. And when it's snowing or raining, it pulses slowly to let you know at a glance. IwTSV4r.jpg 
pasej41913@bustayes.com 1 year ago
I'm sure no one cares, but I made a steampunk faux potato clock for a friend. OewZeuK.jpeg 
Dnd Panda (she/her) 1 year ago
I don’t know if this counts; I painted a miniature and my phone recognized it as a face immediately
pasej41913@bustayes.com 1 year ago (edited)
I'm sure no one cares, but I made a working drive in theater once that showed movies and advertisements. oscVZxq.jpeg 
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https://i.imgur.com/TOHHpN0.jpeg
Mike F 1 year ago
I remember that picture! The drive-in was the place when I was in my upper teens. Nice job!
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Probably A bOoK nErD 1 year ago
Yes we need more creative posts like this. They make my heart feel lighter and more inspired
Bored Birgit 1 year ago
You are all so talented. It's a pleasure to enjoy your art. Thank you!
pasej41913@bustayes.com 1 year ago
I'm sure no one cares, but I made a weather crystal display that changes color based on the temperature outside which it gets from the internet. Cooler temperatures =cooler colors and warmer temperatures = warmer colors. And when it's snowing or raining, it pulses slowly to let you know at a glance. IwTSV4r.jpg
pasej41913@bustayes.com 1 year ago
I'm sure no one cares, but I made a steampunk faux potato clock for a friend. OewZeuK.jpeg
Dnd Panda (she/her) 1 year ago
I don’t know if this counts; I painted a miniature and my phone recognized it as a face immediately
pasej41913@bustayes.com 1 year ago (edited)
I'm sure no one cares, but I made a working drive in theater once that showed movies and advertisements. oscVZxq.jpeg dOL50BR.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/TOHHpN0.jpeg
Mike F 1 year ago
I remember that picture! The drive-in was the place when I was in my upper teens. Nice job!
Load More Replies... Probably A bOoK nErD 1 year ago
Yes we need more creative posts like this. They make my heart feel lighter and more inspired
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