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In order to get good at something (anything, really), you need to constantly challenge yourself. There's no way around it. But these challenges also have to be reasonable. You don't want to throw yourself into something too big too soon. Especially at crafts. Otherwise, you might end up featured on the subreddit r/DiWHY.
"Ever try fixing things on your own? Didn't come out the way they were supposed to? Do you stand there questioning your whole life?" the online community asks in its 'About' page. If so, they are inviting you to post the results for everyone to see. But if you come across someone else's do-it-yourself endeavor that shouldn't have seen the light of day, you're welcome to share it on r/DiWHY too.
It's the place for sh***y projects. The ultimate proof that "just because you can doesn't mean you should."
We at Bored Panda already covered the subreddit here and here, but its 1.7 million members keep delivering, so we have to keep up!
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#1
The Cry Of A Desperate Man
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#2
Cardening, I Can't Possible See What Could Go Wrong With This, Strange Hobby
For our earlier article on r/DiWHY, moderator IAMmojo told Bored Panda that they look after the sub every day and, sometimes, things can be a bit overwhelming when there are many reposts to sift through. "It's not too difficult in general, but certain days there are influxes of [crap]posts and reposts which can get crazy. Even with rules, these will continue to happen. It's why i use Automoderator to handle rejections of any new accounts or low karma accounts as a baseline," they said.
My colleague Jonas was curious to get their opinion about what most DIY fails have in common. IAMmojo said: "If you ask the sub, they will surely mention the hot glue gun as the main ingredient. I think most posts in generally have a humor element to it in common."
But the moderator thinks the possibility of failure should not deter any DIY crafters. "Keep working on your craft! What you make today maybe be the next big thing tomorrow! Not everyone is a skilled artisan, we can only try our best."
#3
Trying To Fashion A Face Mask Out Of A Brassiere
#5
Guess Someone Actually Watches 5 Minute Crafts
During the pandemic, many people have put their hands to DIY, looking to address the parts of their home they have been meaning to fix and improve for some time. One 2020 study, for example, found that an astonishing 81% of Brits believe this was the best chance they have had to carry out some much-needed TLC.
The study also asked participants what were their biggest DIY fails during the lockdown, and the list comes as follows:
- Laying laminate flooring – 58%
- Tiling walls/floors – 52%
- Fitting small bathroom fixtures (e.g. tap, showerhead, sink, etc.) – 47%
- Plastering walls – 45%
- Laying decking – 43%
- Putting up wallpaper – 41%
- Repairing/fitting doors/windows – 36%
- Painting walls – 30%
- Assembling/fitting small furniture (e.g. table, chairs, shelves, etc.) – 24%
- Fitting new door/window/cupboard/cabinet handles – 19%
#6
Excuse Me What
Nicole Tomme 3 years ago
As someone who has a very visceral phobia of roaches may I please say that I just went into a full body shiver from this. This is horrifying. I just hope they do not graduate to making accessories from larger animals. This sounds like the start of a serial killer's life story.
Marlow 3 years ago
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Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
I'm not sure I want to know what they did with the rest of the roach remains.
Spikey boi 3 years ago
I feel like I just contracted 20 different illnesses jusg by looking at this...
Lisa Valen 3 years ago
I'm not going to wear roach legs. (collected from resident roaches? Eww.)
L.a. Williams 3 years ago
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwe so gross. Do you know how much bacteria or how much feces they walked through. Which is problematic for asthma suffers. We literally have an asthma attack. For your own liability make sure you post about people with asthma. Good luck selling them. The only people I can think who might buy them somebody for costume or someone who loves bugs. Gross. What made you do this
Lululoohoo 3 years ago
roaches living in my house....she's just totally cool with that eh? and how many f*****g roaches are there that she can go and collect their legs to make this atrocity?
Nancy Buckheister 3 years ago
WTF? You have to be insane to even think of something like this.
Valerie Anne 3 years ago
I am horribly phobic of bugs. I will have nightmares for weeks because of this. Excuse me while I go take a shower.
Barbara Aronis 3 years ago
I don't think people will be waiting in line to buy them. Poor roaches!
Johnny Guido 3 years ago
Amazing! This looks like it took some time to track down, slaughter and pose the body parts for size. If you are brave enough, there might even be a market for these.
Kris “ADHD_Carrier” Dudoich 3 years ago
Itchy but cute is how I describe the wool sweater my grandmother knitted me when I was a kid, not the nightmare fuel that is roach leg eyelashes!
Sigrid Johanesdóttir 3 years ago
I just let a scream out and my neighbours came to ask what happened. They scream too
Bacony Cakes 3 years ago
(Praying to God) please get an eye infection please get an eye infection please get an eye infection please get an eye infection please get an eye infection please get an eye infection please get an eye infection please get an eye infection please get an eye infection please get an eye infection please get an eye infection please get an eye infection please get an eye infection
Cassandra Wilson 3 years ago
Hell. No. I would honestly let someone stab my eyes out first. Jesus wept.
Suzanne Clark 3 years ago
But hey, they'd go so well with the tidy whities the woman in the post above is wearing.
Potter Jackson fan 3 years ago
Well, me and my family call big eyelashes tarantula legs anyway...lol
Kitty the cat 3 years ago
Omfg wtf is Wrong WITH YOUUUU ID BE TROWING UP ANDDD CRINGING THE WHOLE TIME
ChickenNugget 3 years ago
"They're itchy but cute" yeah just like the arm warmers I made. oh, wait, no, those are actually cute. these are just a monstrosity.
#7
I Made A Sweater Out Of Dryer Fluff
#8
This Is So Stupid I’m Actually Mad Rn
MyJobQuote, the platform that organized the study, suggests these tips for people who want to make the best out of their home projects:
With the internet providing a wide range of information on just about any topic from various reputable sources, a simple search into Google will be your savior. DIY guides will help you to find the perfect solution to your DIY problems in no time.
If you are a visual learner, you may want to use a video to help you with the DIY task you are having issues with. There are multiple ‘How To' videos available online from industry professionals, especially on video-streaming platforms like YouTube.
#9
Ewwwwwwww
#10
With Just Basic Tools And A Little Paint You Too Can Turn An Old, Unusable Door Into An Ugly, Unusable Table
#11
With Some Hot Glue, Tiny Babies, And A Lot Of Time, You Get Baby Tree
Turning to a tradesperson such as a flooring specialist, bathroom specialist, plasterers, or tilers for help could be a quick and easy solution to your problems. Even though they won't be able to come around to help, they should be able to provide some helpful advice via a phone call or a chat over Zoom/Skype.
Watching a few videos or reading a few articles might give you the false confidence to think you can handle any DIY task. Take caution and apply a safety-first attitude – especially when it comes to dealing with complex aspects such as plumbing and heating as well as electricity and lighting. Leave those to the qualified electricians, heating engineers, and plumbers.
#12
As A Landlord, I Am Constantly Amazed At Some Things My Tenants Do. I Installed New Curtain Rods Before The New Tenant Moved In, But She Still Felt It Necessary To Nail The Curtains To The Wall
#13
"Upcycled" Knife Block...
Lotten Kalenius 3 years ago
That was actually pretty cool. Maybe another solution than that string though
#14
Why
Trying but failing is never a bad thing and don't put yourself down. If you think you don't have the confidence or sufficiently understand how to rectify the DIY problem in hand, it may be best to wait until the lockdown is over and then get a reputable professional to sort it out.
Happy crafting!
#15
What
Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
Looks like someone moved the tables to the swingset. This is not how the Dept. of Parks & Rec. wanted it.
#17
This Dread Bed
My friend got his dreads cut off, his mom turned them into a cat bed.
#18
Forbidden Jello Lamp
#19
I Have No Words For How Strange And Mildly Disturbing This Is
#20
Cow Tag Earring
8Yorkies-and-63cats 3 years ago (edited)
Was it done as a form of activism for the humane treatment of cows? Because it's different in this case.
#21
My Heart Aches For The Waste Of A Beautiful Antique
#22
Time To Ruin Some Artwork For The *~aesthetic~*
#23
The Paint Job In My Apartment Hallway (Its The Whole Building)
#24
Why
#25
Faux Library
#26
Big Brains
#27
Hmm
#28
This Is How My Father Has Decided To Rig Up The Router
#29
Bring The Great Outdoors In!
#30
Someone Decided This Is How You Should Show Off Your Plants.... And Dolls
#31
Making A Tie-Dye Carpet
#32
It's Probably Very Dependable
#33
Harry Potter, But With Human Teeth Instead Of Glasses
#34
Who Needs A Frame Anyway
#35
So Do You Have To Take Your Pants Off To Rob The Bank?
#36
Run Out Of Clips? Use An Old Glasses Case
Raksha swami 3 years ago
It's ok I guess, chip bag is gonna be eaten soon anyway and most probably this person couldn't find clip to seal it right away.
#37
I Heard You Guys Like Hot Dogs In Epoxy. Here's My Dad's Trophy Dog That He's Had For Nearly 20 Years
#38
For Sale In The Neighborhood
#40
This Looks Exactly Like A Mirror Covered In Insulation Foam
#41
Thanks, I Hate 12 Egg Cake
Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
There's something almost charming about this particular abomination.
#42
“Can You Pass The Salt Before It Falls Into The Trough Again Please”
#44
The Way My Mom "Decorated" My Night Light With An Old Mouse Pad
#45
No
#46
How To Effectively Print Money In 2020
#47
No No No No No No Why
#48
Shovel USB
#49
Selfmade Kitchen Lamp
#50
This Car That’s Actually A Boat..?
#51
This One Of A Kind Crocheted Mountain Dew Bucket Hat
#52
Ah Yes A Bottle Belt
#53
Is This A Theme?
#54
How To Turn A Perfectly Good Pan Into A $4 Tool
#55
Creating Headphones For Your Earphones! What An Innovation!
#56
They Ran Out Tiles When Renovating And Created This Monstrosity
#57
This Confuses Me
#58
Another Fun Cement Idea!
#59
Dog Nail Clippings Pen
#60
Infuriating Resin Ashtray
#61
I Love Edible Fidget Toy Phone Cases
#62
When You Love A Brand A Bit Too Much
#63
How To Ruin A Thousand Dollar Louis Vuitton Handbag
Nadia Monteira 3 years ago
They are ugly to start with. To be honest, her design is an improvement
#64
Saw This On The Local Facebook Market Place
#65
My Friends Free Standing Monitor...
#66
I Immediately Thought Of This Sub When I Saw This
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What do you think ?
Mina Minx 3 years ago
Dolls and items involving animal/insect/people parts make me question humanity.
Lovin' Life 3 years ago
So many "Whys?" This is a bit disgusting, disturbing, gross, WTF, ...... so many levels of wrong! And the book destroyers!!!! What is wrong with humanity????
SilentBob731 3 years ago
I could start making a list but we'd run out of internet... ;-)
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Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
What I learned today: people need a resin license or something. Preserving scary nonsense is a bigger hobby than I realised
LeilaOdinis 3 years ago
Art is like beauty. In the eye of the beholder. Creative, yes, out there, yes, disturbing, meh, some of it. Good on taking the plunge
Lindy Mac 3 years ago
LeilaOdins: You are a very nice person to give them the benefit of the doubt.
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Ronnie Beaton 3 years ago
I dunno. I'm not a fan of this whole "upcycling" nonsense. Where I come from (the West of Scotland), if someone throws something out, there's usually a damn good reason for it.
George Pagliarulo PAGLIARULO 3 years ago
Seems like the foam mirror "shabby cheek" description should have gone with the knitted toilet seat cover.
Glynis Lailann 3 years ago
I cant believe people actually spent time making these monstrosities. Boggles the brain.
Allison Hayre 1 year ago
Is anyone else annoyed with the new addition of not being able to finish these, except if you buy Premium? Do better, Bored Panda. Please.
Elaine Marten 2 years ago
the only one I like (the others are unbelievable) its the rug one but I hope the rug was not in good shape
Lindy Mac 3 years ago
I am going to try answer why. I will only be able to touch on a few possibilities though. 1) They have nothing else going on in their lives 2) They have EXTREMELY poor taste. 3) They have an extremely poor sense of humor and think what they made is fun or funny. 4) The fact that some if these items are for sale tells me the person thinks there are suckers waiting to be offered a "unique" item no body else in their right mind would have 5) um.... nah...I got nothing.
Joyce Blodgett 3 years ago
One can't help but wonder what kind of special morons exist in the world where they think it's "normal" to make things TO SELL out of old teeth, bits and pieces of human and animal parts, dolls with their faces cut out....man, I never want to meet any of the people who do these things as (their sick idea of) "crafts"!
Chris Weaver 3 years ago
#22 - those works were painted when downloads were painfully slow. #32 - that dress would most certainly come in handy in case of an 'accident'.
Joanna Werman 3 years ago
Yep, 99% terrible. One really good. So it was a good article. It matched its name
Lindy Mac 3 years ago
Joanna....which one did you like.... I'd love to know which entry here was good.
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Jason Marin 3 years ago
Some of these do look genuinely good. The rest however, if I have a nightmare, I know whose to blame.
Al Christensen 3 years ago
So many conformist commenters here, so little sense of humor or the ability to tell when something was created with the intent of yanking chains.
Mina Minx 3 years ago
Dolls and items involving animal/insect/people parts make me question humanity.
Lovin' Life 3 years ago
So many "Whys?" This is a bit disgusting, disturbing, gross, WTF, ...... so many levels of wrong! And the book destroyers!!!! What is wrong with humanity????
SilentBob731 3 years ago
I could start making a list but we'd run out of internet... ;-)
Load More Replies... Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
What I learned today: people need a resin license or something. Preserving scary nonsense is a bigger hobby than I realised
LeilaOdinis 3 years ago
Art is like beauty. In the eye of the beholder. Creative, yes, out there, yes, disturbing, meh, some of it. Good on taking the plunge
Lindy Mac 3 years ago
LeilaOdins: You are a very nice person to give them the benefit of the doubt.
Load More Replies... Ronnie Beaton 3 years ago
I dunno. I'm not a fan of this whole "upcycling" nonsense. Where I come from (the West of Scotland), if someone throws something out, there's usually a damn good reason for it.
George Pagliarulo PAGLIARULO 3 years ago
Seems like the foam mirror "shabby cheek" description should have gone with the knitted toilet seat cover.
Glynis Lailann 3 years ago
I cant believe people actually spent time making these monstrosities. Boggles the brain.
Allison Hayre 1 year ago
Is anyone else annoyed with the new addition of not being able to finish these, except if you buy Premium? Do better, Bored Panda. Please.
Elaine Marten 2 years ago
the only one I like (the others are unbelievable) its the rug one but I hope the rug was not in good shape
Lindy Mac 3 years ago
I am going to try answer why. I will only be able to touch on a few possibilities though. 1) They have nothing else going on in their lives 2) They have EXTREMELY poor taste. 3) They have an extremely poor sense of humor and think what they made is fun or funny. 4) The fact that some if these items are for sale tells me the person thinks there are suckers waiting to be offered a "unique" item no body else in their right mind would have 5) um.... nah...I got nothing.
Joyce Blodgett 3 years ago
One can't help but wonder what kind of special morons exist in the world where they think it's "normal" to make things TO SELL out of old teeth, bits and pieces of human and animal parts, dolls with their faces cut out....man, I never want to meet any of the people who do these things as (their sick idea of) "crafts"!
Chris Weaver 3 years ago
#22 - those works were painted when downloads were painfully slow. #32 - that dress would most certainly come in handy in case of an 'accident'.
Joanna Werman 3 years ago
Yep, 99% terrible. One really good. So it was a good article. It matched its name
Lindy Mac 3 years ago
Joanna....which one did you like.... I'd love to know which entry here was good.
Load More Replies... Jason Marin 3 years ago
Some of these do look genuinely good. The rest however, if I have a nightmare, I know whose to blame.
Al Christensen 3 years ago
So many conformist commenters here, so little sense of humor or the ability to tell when something was created with the intent of yanking chains.
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