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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
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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

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    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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    #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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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

    Coins randomly killing people as they fly off at 100 mph and ricochet into their brains.

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

    So there's this one truck that shows up occasionally in my city, we call it the book truck, because it hands out free books, apparently, but it has dolls and doll heads all over it. It's insanely creepy.

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

    At least if your a penny short at the shops you don't have to go all the way home!

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

    I went to high school with a guy who drove a van (the 70's) covered in fake grass like you put on your porch. My daughter went to school with a guy who drove an ugly car but let everyone graffitti it. He looked a bit dorky but attracted plenty of girls who wanted to write on his car. Then there's the old "pimp" in our town who drives a car covered in fake flowers and stuffed animals. He dresses like a stereotypical pimp every day. We run into him in Wal-Mart all the time. My grandson loves to talk to him.

    Izzy's Maid
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to guess you live in a small Mid-western town. That's pretty much where I grew up. My mother's neighbor used to mow his lawn in nothing but Speedos and VIDEOTAPE IT. Small towns are where everybody just lets everyone else live. At least until that "he always kept to himself" bit comes out....love the story about the "pimp".

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

    That would be a great car for people who visit the dollar store a lot

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

    He would never get a parking ticket. Pull a coin and put it in the meter...

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

    What country is this allowed to drive around in. It wouldn't last a minute on Sydney streets.

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

    It took a lot of cents to do that.

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

    Jesus, how heavy is the car now?!!

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

    Your car is worth more than me... SMH

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

    Sorry sir but your a penny short oh let me just go out to my car and pull one pf

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

    Looks like it's a victim of penny pinchers.

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

    Wow, how much heavier is that car now? It's ridiculous, imagine what it would look like, after they all fall off, and they will! Or somebody picks them off!

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

    SOMEONE had too much time on their hands

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

    I’m enjoying the toothbrush in the window, presumably to keep the window from falling down...

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

    How sad is it that people are greedy to the point that they actually took some of the pennies off the car?

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

    I've seen this done. Can look really cool. I wouldn't want one flying off into my windshield at 75 mph, though.

    marmitejim
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a target for every 6 years old in the neighborhood.......

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

    Actually, it's not exactly 'covered'.

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

    This is like that other article, between paying someone to tile a floor (or in this case, repaint the car) you can do it with pennies at a fraction of the quoted cost.

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

    It may have doubled the car's value, but it cut it's gas mileage in half!

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

    Parking meters only take quarters tho?

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

    yeowch. Imagine a really hot day...

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

    at least he doesn't have to worry about parking meters any more

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

    Maybe it's there emergency fund

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

    And if you drive behind it- you might get a 'lucky' penny too- since few fell off already.

    Catlady6000
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder what this did to the gas mileage?

    Lodogg 3323
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Need a penny, take a penny, have a penny, give a penny.

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

    They didn't have enough money to repair the missing pieces?

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

    To be honest, it must have upset the owner that they come off so easily after putting in all that effort.

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

    Someone finally found a good use for pennies

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

    if you need money just borrow from your car

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

    By the looks of it, someone has! (bottom towards the left)

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

    So when you trade it in do you use the pennies for your new car's down payment?

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

    These people had to much time on their hands

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    #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

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    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?

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    #37

    Assquatch Sighting On My Facebook Feed!

    Assquatch Sighting On My Facebook Feed!

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    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

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    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

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    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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