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Do It Yourself projects allow people to reuse items lying around the house to create something cool instead of throwing them away. However, just because you can DIY anything, it doesn't mean you should. A subreddit with a pretty self-explanatory title (DiWHY) is collecting the worst DIY fails, and they are so dreadfully awful, you might feel like Leonardo Da Vinci after checking these bad ideas out.

Basically, these DIY ideas belong to one of the two groups: a) a DIY project is so bad, it shouldn't exist, to begin with; b) the execution turned out horribly wrong. From leaving a print of your baby's bottom on a bowl to preserving childhood toys like failed biological experiments, some people should really consult others about their latest DIY crafts. Scroll down to review the epic fails and upvote your favorites!

#1

Airbag Accessories

Airbag Accessories

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just a potato
Community Member
7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Car suddenly stops* face smashes into cactus

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    #3

    T-Rex Heels

    T-Rex Heels

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    Tracy Skye-Meli
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, how sturdy can they be and can I wear them to church?

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    #4

    What A Beautiful Bowl

    What A Beautiful Bowl

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    #5

    Preserving Those Childhood Memories

    Preserving Those Childhood Memories

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    #6

    Unique Lamp

    Unique Lamp

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    #7

    Now It Looks Cool

    Now It Looks Cool

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    Daniel Losinger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is actually good. You put it on the wrong list.

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    #8

    Make An Upcycled Hose Rug For An Outdoor Space Using Old Garden Hoses And Zip Ties

    Make An Upcycled Hose Rug For An Outdoor Space Using Old Garden Hoses And Zip Ties

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    #9

    "Upcycled" Knife Block

    "Upcycled" Knife Block

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    #10

    She May Be Trashy But At Least She Recycles

    She May Be Trashy But At Least She Recycles

    heretik Report

    John L
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'll reserve judgment until I see what it looks like from the front. ;D

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    #11

    Jean Bag Chair

    Jean Bag Chair

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    John L
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great Doggie Bed! Just think of all the crotch sniffing going on?! :D

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    #12

    My Baby Skull Desert Roses Are Coming In Pretty Nice

    My Baby Skull Desert Roses Are Coming In Pretty Nice

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    #13

    Just Gonna Leave This Here

    Just Gonna Leave This Here

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    Daniel Losinger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is actually a good idea because a van is a strong structure and is waterproof.

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    #14

    Just Wait Until The Airbag Pops Out

    Just Wait Until The Airbag Pops Out

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    Hamdhaan Hassan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when the airbag comes out it will be all positive energy on your face

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    #15

    Diy Amber Encased Nails

    Diy Amber Encased Nails

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    Jef Bateman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks gross, but it is the only plausible use I've seen for all the dead mosquitoes I've acquired and don't know what to do with.

    Diane Lloyd
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True! Now WHAT to do with all that belly button lint?

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    Aud Wey
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG! why!!! A Big NO for me!! ewwww

    Prashant Chaudhary
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Halloween. Maybe, the preparations have already begun. Am I late?

    Yezid Puerto
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no way, f**k, damn, uffff gaaahhhhhh

    TerrorHorde
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be a good nail biting preventative

    aurora.australis
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    reminds me of the meme where a lady tried gluing a dead fly to her eyelid

    Keyz Karanza
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In ten million years, a scientist will be able to use the DNA in the mosquito to breed a cosmetologist.

    Anouk
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the most disgusting thing I've seen ever.

    kitty_player 03
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's so cool! it's on the wrong list!

    d r e a m w o r l d
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. No. Just no. Nope. Nada. Negatory. Nix. Absolutely not. Under no circumstances. Negative. Never. Not really. Nope. Uh-uh. Nah. Not on your life. By no means. No way José. Ixnay.

    piggy panda
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would look cool without the bugs though

    LittleGrayMouse
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be constantly terrified of my own nails

    Sky
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only if it has Dino dna, If not, heck no!

    Alanna Edwards
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If she wants exotic nail polish that much, she should just pay for it

    Angie Young
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jurassic Park nails. Not my thing, but hey people buy ear plugs with scorpions in them. Who am I to judge.

    Laurie Price-Soto
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Using dead insects is unhygienic. Better to use realistic insect nail stickers (Etsy) and not die.

    Harry Plopper
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who the F**K thought this would be a good idea? "Hmmm, I need inspiration...*smacks mosquito* that's it!"

    N G
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This might work.... if you want to stop biting your nails

    Eva Teodorescu
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    of course they're deadly nails, dead mosquitos are glued to them

    diane a
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    seriously weird - I never dreamed of the possible uses for my no-longer-needed tarantula husks - and the shedded snake skins

    diane a
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    other than to take into work and freak out my co-workers

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    Molly Block
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one way to break that woman's nail biting habit! EWWWWW!

    scourge star
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why am i reading this at lunch time i just lost me apitite

    Andrea Jones
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I won't sleep tonight, they're one of my phobias :(

    WhiteFox
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thats just disgusting sorry

    Llama
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what would have to possess a person to want to do this in the first place!!!!??????

    Bob White
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jurassic person if you want to do this. Badump bump.

    Donna O
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf. These DIY nails are getting weirder and weirder

    Julie Lynn
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am interested in what the beauty or the purpose is to this. I have nothing against bugs but to think I might want to carry a dead one in my nails, haunts me.

    artcatcms
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i'm with the unicorn....hell no!!!!!!!

    Luisa Vasconcelos
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why I want a dead (or alive) body attached to my nails ?

    Maggie Dougherty
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my gosh, yuck! They are gross! Dead insects on your nails. What will they think of next?

    Teresa Dougan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love creepy crawlies but this is too much

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Available at Wednesday Addam"s Nail Emporium

    Tamara Keegan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gross, just gross. Who the hell wants dead bugs on their shank-like nails?

    Nick P
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tats creepy and Nasty..

    ABCD
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you bite your nail

    KT Trondsen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is just bloody disgusting and weird!!!

    Pedro Hasashi
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha dat Jurassic Park reference! <3

    -LittlePotato-
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nopenopenopenopenopenopenopenopenope

    Pedro Purcino
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    crepy but i like it, is kinda a revenge against those annoying bugs that always appear when you are trying to sleep.

    Katarzyna Cz
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    forget the insect, how a person is able to do things like, you know, using a toilet with so long and sharp nails?

    Kathleen Moore
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like she’s been nose-picking! Why would you do this? Disgusting, please don’t handle my food!

    Diane Lloyd
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure it's meant to give people the creeps and guess what? It works.

    未周 陸
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amber, Tequila, or Nail?! LOL

    Misty Evergreen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gross! This project is not for someone who hates bugs...like me.

    Claire Armstrong
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a good idea seeing this picture when consuming food! Just threw up in my mouth a little!

    Raven Mystique
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now THIS is the EPITOME of GROSS!!!!

    Jim Lamb
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gross and nasty,,,not to mention UGLY!

    ll1Diamond1ll
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this girl putting dead insect on her nails what has the world come to

    Eamonn Anderson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    kinda like these if they were more refined

    Paul Perillie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somewhere, Michael Crighton is smiling

    Fire Bird
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amber from jurassic park. Maybe in a million years or so they will have a movie about making people if they find this thing.

    Phil The Computer
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh boy I'd love eating with a mosquito on my fingernail, especially if it falls off into my food.

    LSR
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Legend says the s**t scratched her butt hole and got the Zika virus.

    LSR
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing says "I am a s**t but also smart and interested in Zoology" as s**t nails with insects on them.

    Hannah
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, I think that's very cool!

    Matthew Hyder
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is just creepy and gross. o.o The amber is one thibg but a mosquito... Makes me think of blowfly girl. o.o Or... shluld I not mention that kind of thing, LOL. XD

    nazan fidan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHO would and whyy would do that? disgusting aand very dangerous in a medical way.

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    #16

    Can Someone Explain This One?

    Can Someone Explain This One?

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    #17

    Someone Painted Birch Trees On Their Window

    Someone Painted Birch Trees On Their Window

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    Nadine Ducca
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...partially obscuring the REAL birch trees just outside... (But I think the actual painting looks nice and makes the room cozier.)

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    #18

    Beautiful Wood Paneling

    Beautiful Wood Paneling

    OrthodoxWarlocks Report

    Heidrance
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is it wrong that i'm most distracted by the upside down decal?

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    #19

    Just Because You Can Quilt It, Doesn't Mean You Should

    Just Because You Can Quilt It, Doesn't Mean You Should

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    #20

    This Chair Is Upholstered In Old Jeans

    This Chair Is Upholstered In Old Jeans

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    #21

    A Lamp Made From Repurposed Material

    A Lamp Made From Repurposed Material

    PraxisLD Report

    Kimberly Robinson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoever did that needs to be under the care of a really competent psychiatrist.

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    #22

    Upcycling A Toothpaste Tube

    Upcycling A Toothpaste Tube

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    Pandaman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if you use it so no one asks for money

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    #23

    Turns Your Hat... Into A Hat!

    Turns Your Hat... Into A Hat!

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    Catori
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So now you can burn your scalp lol

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    #24

    Modern Aesthetic

    Modern Aesthetic

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    #25

    Just Why?

    Just Why?

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    Molly Block
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To go with those tacky upright jeans planters you've seen before.

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    #26

    Stylish

    Stylish

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    #27

    This Monstrosity

    This Monstrosity

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    Daniel Losinger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I envision a house fire in that person's future.

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    #28

    Someone Was Throwing Away This Custom Lamp. No Idea Why They Didn't Want To Stick With It

    Someone Was Throwing Away This Custom Lamp. No Idea Why They Didn't Want To Stick With It

    SeriousMichael Report

    John L
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some cliches never seem to die out, do they? :D

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    #29

    Nothing Quite Like Homemade Peanut M&m's

    Nothing Quite Like Homemade Peanut M&m's

    hannahc137-420 Report

    Jef Bateman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Daniel Losinger is right -- it is fake, but it does point out the need for somebody to come up with edible hot glue. Think of the possibilities!

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    #30

    Found On Facebook Marketplace

    Found On Facebook Marketplace

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    John L
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would have made an interesting album cover for Jim Morrison and company.

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    #31

    This Car Covered In Pennies

    This Car Covered In Pennies

    What_u_say Report

    #32

    If Someone Could Explain This To Us We Would Greatly Appreciate It

    If Someone Could Explain This To Us We Would Greatly Appreciate It

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    #33

    We Asked Our Landlord For A Bigger Table - He Built Us This

    We Asked Our Landlord For A Bigger Table - He Built Us This

    redditmarmot Report

    Teija
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why won't you buy a new table with your own money? Since when has is been landlord's job to buy his/her tenants new furniture?

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    #34

    When You Need Your Pants On Your Feet

    When You Need Your Pants On Your Feet

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    Kristin Connon
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kinda like the ankle pockets. The look is just, well... I'm sure they have a great personality.

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    #35

    How To Make A Doll Into A Wine Glass In 23 Quick Steps

    How To Make A Doll Into A Wine Glass In 23 Quick Steps

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    Wezbie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect for drinking the tears of your enemies

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    #36

    How Do You Wash Dishes?

    How Do You Wash Dishes?

    invisiblylost Report

    #37

    Assquatch Sighting On My Facebook Feed!

    Assquatch Sighting On My Facebook Feed!

    krikrilicious Report

    diane a
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And what is your Profession Sir"? -------Deer-Butt Stuffer

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    #38

    Big Candle

    Big Candle

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    Anouk
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My guess is that it's a nifty way to get rid of a dead body.

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    #39

    CD Rack

    CD Rack

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    #40

    This Bedazzled Midi Control Surface

    This Bedazzled Midi Control Surface

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    #41

    Make A Pair Of Heels With Some Common Household Items!

    Make A Pair Of Heels With Some Common Household Items!

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    #42

    Sweet Door... For Your Door

    Sweet Door... For Your Door

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    Magpie
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? That cannot even slide because of the handle of the glass door.

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    #43

    Productive Evening Spent Gluing Dead Things And Doll Parts To Flowers

    Productive Evening Spent Gluing Dead Things And Doll Parts To Flowers

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    #44

    Ever Wanted A Table With Almost No Useable Surface Space That Also Wasn't Level? Bonus, It's Jammed Through The Top Of A Bike That's Held In Place With Plywood Boxes

    Ever Wanted A Table With Almost No Useable Surface Space That Also Wasn't Level? Bonus, It's Jammed Through The Top Of A Bike That's Held In Place With Plywood Boxes

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    #46

    Way More Convenient Than Just Holding The Glass Itself.

    Way More Convenient Than Just Holding The Glass Itself.

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    jazor
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's for drinking hot drinks like tea in clear glasses

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    #47

    Weight Watchers Soda Crocheted Hat

    Weight Watchers Soda Crocheted Hat

    nwm141 Report

    Fire Bird
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are like the old Budweiser crocheted hats they had in the 80's or was it 70's, I dont remember.

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    #48

    A Dream Catcher Made Of Dreadlocks

    A Dream Catcher Made Of Dreadlocks

    GhostalMedia Report

    Daniel Losinger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This photo would make a great anti-dug poster.

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    #49

    Severed Barbie Face Pins

    Severed Barbie Face Pins

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    Lex Roberts
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jeez how many sociopaths are on this list!

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    #51

    Just. What Is This? I Mean, I Know They Like Their Handicrafts But... What Is It?

    Just. What Is This? I Mean, I Know They Like Their Handicrafts But... What Is It?

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    #52

    Hang In There!

    Hang In There!

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    #53

    Turquoae Encrusted

    Turquoae Encrusted

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    Beeps
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seeing that your family is very proud of it, maybe you best keep it.

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