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“That’s It, I’m Craft Shaming”: 30 DIY Projects That Missed The Mark (New Pics)
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Those who have been following Bored Panda at least for a little while probably know that we have a weakness for hilariously bad DIY projects. Or rather, DiWHY. I guess that's largely because anyone who struggles with their own creative endeavors, big or small, needs the reassurance that there's someone worse than them in order to sleep at night.
And there's a Facebook group that provides just that. It's called 'That's it, I'm craft shaming,' and even though this online community is just two years old, its 17K members have already collected plenty of eerie custom-made dolls, baked bean Christmas ornaments, and other things that you couldn't even imagine. So for better or worse, continue scrolling to check out some of the group's recent hot posts.
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#1
Posting Anonymous So I Don’t Get Booted From The Group I Saw It In. Someone In The Comments Said “Why Does The After Photo Look Like The Before Pic?”. I Don’t Think The Husband Is Wrong Here
Amy Taylor 2 years ago
I’m one of those who detest painted wood. Sand the hell out of it, and stains come in a variety of gorgeous colors now.
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#2
Kinda Looks Like The Grinch
Shannon Hawks 2 years ago
have to agree, looks like cats musical mask which is not bad if your into Broadway
Red PANda (she/they) 2 years ago
I’m really sorry but it really irks me 😖…*you’re /pos /lh /pls don’t downvote me
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LonelyLittleLeafSheep 2 years ago
If the Grinch and one of the cats from the movie Cats had offspring.
Just like the first time we covered 'That's it, I'm craft shaming,' its admins and mods were kind enough to have a little chat with us.
What caught our eye this time is the fact that unlike many other similar groups, these folks keep it locked.
"We decided to remain private to discourage people from jumping in and bullying the crafters," the team running the group told Bored Panda. "It's one thing to have a laugh and a joke but we don't stand for abuse or bashing. We're trying to see the fun side in the mistakes, not ridicule or belittle and we find this easier when the group is private, with each admin looking out for those who [want to join.]"
#3
Saw This On Another Group And I Think It Belongs Here
Peter Trudell Jr 2 years ago
to me it looked like Gollum reaching out for the ring... in no way was that Harry Potter!
Joshua David 2 years ago
Do people really try to sell junk like this on Facebook for this price? I don't have Facebook or any for that matter so I'm always amazed by these posts. Crackheads maybe lol?
#4
We Need To Address This
#5
Found In The Local Marketplace
José Gabriel Morais da Silva 2 years ago
Yeah good look survivng the smelling fungus when your cat breaks this one!
Contrary to what some internet trolls might think, this group isn't about putting people down.
"Our goal, as always, is to bring light, laughter, and love to the crafting community," the admins and mods of 'That's it, I'm craft shaming' said.
"No one is perfect or infallible and even da Vinci, Monet, and van Gogh made mistakes. Admittedly, none of them tried to paint a sofa with wet chalk but still. We celebrate our mistakes as a part of life and in the hopes that when we make our masterpieces, we can look back on our humble beginnings and smile."
#6
Funny Bad Crafts
strawberry.panda 2 years ago
Want an ice keeper that’s shaped like a sleep paralysis demon? Well, today’s your lucky day!
Philly Bobcat 2 years ago
Looks like someone crossed a pig with a cow with a bug... A creepy-crawlie that goes "Mooink?"
#7
Saw That On Etsy
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
Yeah, we used to color on our white sneakers with magic markers too. Back in the day, when I was a pre-teen. I’m 62, btw, so we’re talking like 50 years ago.
Cheryl Skina 2 years ago
But some designer does this during Fashion Week and they'd probably be called a 'genius'.
Phantomwise 2 years ago
Wow! And I thought I wasn't good enough for Etsy! Clearly I've been setting the bar too high
#8
Wow What A Beautiful Bracelet
Cyndielouwhoo 2 years ago
This reminds me of the JFK golf clubs getting messed up in that Seinfeld episode where they then thought he had a terrible temper when playing!
Red Lotus 🪷 2 years ago
As a person who crochets, I felt an aching stab of pain seeing this picture.
#9
Found In A Thrift Store. (Not By Me) I'm A Rock Hound For Sure But Why?
Mare 2 years ago
Sometimes weird shoes are from a costume, whether the party kind, the movie kind, or just an artsy photo shoot.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
I was thinking some sort of HS production or community theater.
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Kelley Vice 2 years ago
*stops walking and takes shoe off while standing on one leg* hold on a sec, I've got a pebble in my shoe
Talking about keeping the group civil, the admins and mods said that "there's a fair bit of continuously checking posts for comments but we approve main posts first to ensure they're not offensive."
"It's one thing to accidentally make something anatomically comical but another to post something racially or culturally insensitive."
#10
Just Check The Profile Pic Of The Seller
Kristin Rock Lane 2 years ago
That is easily the best comment I've ever read here. Bravo!!!
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Ozymandias73 2 years ago
Somebody's kid got cast as Jesus in the Christmas play and their parents are extreme cosplayers.
#11
Posting Anon In Case They’re In Here
Cara 2 years ago
Is this by the same chap who stuffed the lion without having ever seen a lion?
Ugh_What_Now 2 years ago
LOOK... as far as this one goes... I get it. Carving has GOT to be difficult, directly from a stump even more so, you only have one shot. With that said, WHEN you only have that one shot, you would think you'd refine your skills/plan your cuts a little bit more before going at it.
#12
🤮🤮🤮
Caline Lee 2 years ago
This is genuinely gag worthy.... looks like a curtain of long strips of scabs...
Red PANda (she/they) 2 years ago
This is literally just dead skin. Why do people want a curtain of dead skin?!
Lesley Relph 2 years ago
OMG that's a Cumberland flag - Northern England, UK. Not many snakes around, where the heck did they get them?
Jeff (He/They) 2 years ago
Snakes don't actually stink, and neither do their skins (if they're properly taken care of, that is)
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#13
Posting Anon So As Not To Be Kicked From The Group But I Will Never Understand Sealing Poop In Resin
Kate and Devin Lindsay 2 years ago
That's actually really funny and I would 100% buy that for my dad and bro 😆😆
There are a lot of different ways people end up being featured on the group, but some stand out more than others.
"We think that crochet is always hard. It's such an incredible skill that takes years to perfect so those early works tend to be sloppy and bumpy," the admins and mods of the group explained.
#14
It's Not Clear If This Person Made The Hat, Just Added The Beads To An Existing Hat Or Is Just Pointing Out That It's A Hat With Beads. Regardless, A Perfectly Fine Hat Was Ruined
Red Lotus 🪷 2 years ago
I think this person didn't use any gauge or pattern at all, the beads are randomly placed where they felt like it.
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Jen M 2 years ago
Because obvs a space heater needs to be kept warm. There's no way it can keep itself warm right? Think of the space heaters! This person clearly did.
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Crystal Ruiz 2 years ago
Nope...they made the whole hat...the beads were put in with the yarn, and i doubt anyone else would even take a picture of it.
Fern 2 years ago
I bet the "ex" was your favourite part of that sentence to type
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#15
Posted In A Loom Knitting Group. This Is Not Op’s First Project And She Is A Fully Capable Adult
Arturo De la Rosa 2 years ago
say is a tie. It was always meant to be a tie. Problem solved. you are welcome.
Snorkeldorf 2 years ago
Knitted my dad a three-color panel scarf when I was a kid. As I went along, I got better at it so one end was much larger than the other end. I think he wore it once to clear the driveway (in the dark) but he kept it forever. My attempts at being crafty were always short lived. Just not especially gifted in that area.
Nele H 2 years ago
I wanted to knit a scarf for my Mum when I was a kid. After about an inch I lost interest and told my Mum, she could put a button on it and still wear it around her neck. This scarf here totally reminds me of this.
Inella 2 years ago
I tried a few times to knit a scarf; lost interest and patience. Mom still has some pretty bookmarks. I was in my late 20s.
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#16
This Looks Disgusting
VonBlade 2 years ago
What did you expect? You know BBQ meat is brown, right? Honestly, what did you think you were gonna get.
brandyy17 2 years ago
my question is did the they think they were going to get a piece of art work cake from dairy queen? i mean this is great for dairy queen quality. if they wanted wat they had in mind they shouldve gone to a professional cake maker.
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Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)
If only the turds and piles—-sorry—-the burgers and hot dogs were meat colored instead of very unhealthy s**t colored.
#17
For The Person Who Has Everything?
Moo 2 years ago
Not for $40+ dollars lol. I think it's fun too, but the price is killing me
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Take me to dinner first 2 years ago (edited)
Single Turtle Girl, 24, looking for a Turtle Man to make her feel like home
BackSeatSlut 2 years ago
You bastard…now I’m going to have that song stuck in my head all day AND will sadly replace the original lyrics with yours. Not cool.
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Joe's Milk 2 years ago
This is what you pull out when you decide you want the guests to leave.
However, sometimes you can produce a bad project even if you have the craftmanship.
"We get a lot of home decor ideas that tend to be a bit... Not thought out, like art with live ammunition, ruining perfectly good furniture, and just stuff that's not practical or comfy," the team behind the group added.
#18
No
MellonCollie 2 years ago
Oh, they are earrings! I see it now. Depends on who made them. If it was my 9-year-old, I'd say good job ;-)
Panda-sized Potato 2 years ago
Took me a moment. I thought someone used toothpaste to write on the grass.
Esme Weatherwax 2 years ago
Yeah but no but anyway you can't say nuffink becoz jace said chelsea wiz there when he nicked the cider from Aldi and it weren't cider and anyway I wozzn't there - shuut up!
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#19
On A Local Bst Page
Nicola Koh 2 years ago
1 day to make, 29 days to convince themselves someone else would want it
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Beck 2 years ago
Men's size 6 is youth correct? Men's shoes actually start at 7 if I remember correctly.
WFH Forever 2 years ago
Probably. A women's 8 is about average for an adult female so that would be fairly small on a male.
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#20
Found At A Thrift Store. I...i... I Mean, What?!
#21
Fb Marketplace Find By An “Emerging Local Artist”
Lotekguy 2 years ago
Emerging from what? A coma? Finding butterflies in there would surprise whoever uses it in a Rorschach test.
Budcot 2 years ago (edited)
Honestly some people will buy it. I remember listening to some moron friend of my mothers about this ugly canvas she bought on eBay with a mask hot glued to it and badly painted. "It said by the artist "Gemma Jones", so it must be worth something so I'm going to keep it and sell it in a few years." Spoiler: Not an artist, just some random c**p hot glued to a canvas that she bought for £150!
MCristina Baker 2 years ago
Where are the butterflies? I keep staring to see if they pop up. 😆
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
Butterflies? Where? It just looks like someone froze a panful of rather dark yellow (they must’ve been dehydrated) pee.
However, people who take the creative path shouldn't be discouraged by the bumps they face along the way. "We think anyone has the capability to practice and perfect a skill, whatever it is."
"Taste, on the other hand, is so purely subjective. It's impossible to say that one man's trash... and all that jazz!"
And that's ultimately the message that the group is trying to get across. Don't be ashamed of your setbacks, they're part of the process.
#22
I’m Sorry.. But No
Esme Weatherwax 2 years ago
Put down the glue gun and step away from the glitter and no one gets hurt
Tricia Burcell 2 years ago
I see the ladle, and the upside down goblet, but I don’t see the point.
Ugh_What_Now 2 years ago
I wouldn't call it a shoe, don't know what I'd call it... I't sparkly shiny though so while it doesn't seem to serve any purpose other than taking up space... my squirrel brain likes it.
#23
$100 And It Can Be Yours!
Tricia Burcell 2 years ago
This could look really cool, in the right setting. Great for fantasy themed photo shoots!
#24
🙃 $125?
Sabra Faire 2 years ago
Yes, the bride and groom can repurpose it after the wedding!
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Prince of Darkness 2 years ago
$12 worth of materials and 35c worth of talent does NOT add up to $125 worth of ANYTHING.
#25
Funny Bad Crafts
The Other Guest 2 years ago
I wouldn't have thought it possible to lower the value of a Dollar Tree plate, but there ya go.
No one 2 years ago
I have a sign I bout from dollar it's cute and it says "Welcome-ish depends on who you are and how long you stay" they probably saw thought it was cute and tried to make a better one
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A Jewellery Box Made Out Of Toilet Rolls And Cardboard. Really Tacky. I Had To Watch The Whole Vid, Was Like Watching A Train Wreck
Ugh_What_Now 2 years ago
Okay but no, if you didn't know that would fall apart in the rain, that's kinda cute.
#27
Ummm No. This Was In A Design Group…
Spencer's slave 2 years ago
More to the point, it's at a wedding venue - it's not even her fridge!
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Alan Jay Weiner 2 years ago
Honestly, I kinda like it. Think of it at a beach house, or a rustic lake house. Not at a wedding so much, and she did this to a fridge that isn't hers?!?! I hope someone knows you can remove Sharpie from most things with rubbing alcohol. (Rubbing alcohol also removes hot glue from many things, too - let it sit a moment and slowly peel the glue off. Just mentioning it because I didn't know that until recently...)
Li’l E. 2 years ago
I just learned about rubbing alcohol as a cleaning product and I’ve been using it on everything, no lie! It also worked on the tree sap that dripped all over my car.
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Li’l E. 2 years ago
Totally. Like “eff it, this is taking too long, Imma space these out…”
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not your average weirdo 2 years ago (edited)
Ok to be honest. I kinda like this idea. But don’t do it in sharpie lol because the execution is not great
#28
Shaming Whoever Thinks They Can Sell This St. Louis Cardinals Tumbler On Etsy For $35.00 (With $10.00 Shipping)
Snorkeldorf 2 years ago
I'm sure the glitter all over the house lasted longer than the tumbler.
Tricia Burcell 2 years ago
Ann other one where the idea wasn’t bad but the execution was. At least it looks sealed so the glitter won’t come off!
#29
Finally! I Found My First!
Fennecfoxcat 2 years ago
That's pretty good if it's an inexperienced crocheter. It looks really big
#30
This Is The Predator Mask She Wants $150 For
#31
Funny Bad Crafts
Melissa Kawai 2 years ago
Those are just creepy! Definitely not something I would want to see on the table while I’m eating. They belong in a horror movie.
#32
I Don’t Know If I Should Be More Concerned About The Crafter Or The 212 People Who Liked And Loved It…
#33
Posting Anonymously So I Don’t Get Kicked From The Other Group. They’re Pretty Flowers But Even Better Buttholes. “I Have These Carved Rhodochrosite Flowers Available For 10 Bucks A Blossom Or 5 For 40”
Camille Sinanan 2 years ago
Do you have a dirty mind? these are actually good. You just happen to look at anything and say, Welp, this is bad!
#34
I’m All For Alternative Crochet Materials But
Gay Waffle 2 years ago
This looks like someone just experimenting with different materials and challenging themselves tbh
#35
Someone In A Group Im In Just Finished This. I Have No Idea What It Says
#36
Honestly A+ For Confidence
Laughing Orc 2 years ago
I feel like if you have to say 'please don't be disrespectful' on the listing you already know that what you made might not be... Great.
Aria Whitaker 2 years ago (edited)
No, Miss. You certainly did not "handmake" these...you bought a pack of onesies and scribbled on the front with colored sharpies.
#37
There’s A Trend On Tiktok Right Now Called Yarn Crocs… Some Of Them Look Okay But Her Caption Is “Had To Make The Matching Pants” … Did You Though And The Leftovers As The Belt
#38
Seen In Another Group And Thought It Belonged Here
Jane Doe 2 years ago
oh! I thought it was freezer burnt raw chicken breast!!
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Procrastinating.... 2 years ago
Not sure why you were down voted? It's a bit odd for sure, and I am not sure it is legit the original thing reused, but not down vote worthy!
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#39
Seen On Another Group I'm In About Seeing Faces...
Arturo De la Rosa 2 years ago (edited)
it is and also very uncool. and kind of dumb since nothing is stoping you from printing s fake bill, is not like you can feel the texture or perceive the quality print under that much acrilic.
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Charity Angel 2 years ago
Forget the legality of what's been done to that dollar - what has been done to that nail? That's horrific in every way. No wonder people are developing reactions to get nails if that's the quality of the work being done by some nail techs
#40
Door Table
mooshoflove 2 years ago
If this was a large chest and the door was the lid... That would be neat! Could store canvases, art supplies, blankets, bodies, decorations, really anything! 😉
Lyone Fein 2 years ago
I had a desk like that in college......mostly because I couldn't afford to buy a real desk. Nice and big, but all those indentations were awful.
#41
Funny Bad Crafts
The Other Guest 2 years ago
It would be cute as a kid's project done on a sheet of construction paper. Not so cute as a "decorative" wall.
Jackie Lulu 2 years ago
I think it's cute for a kid's room. Where's Scrub Mommy?
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"Perfectly Imperfect" Mhmm, Ok. I'd Be Scared To Have Put The Tape On, Much Less Take It Off Lol Eta Yall. It's A Great Idea, Imo But That Execution Is A W F U L And You Can't Possibly Believe Otherwise
User# 6 2 years ago
I agree as well. This would look good with a 60's/70's style interior.
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Bored Trash Panda 2 years ago
Considering that does not look like painters tape, I would be scared to pull it off as well. Kinda a good idea, not so great execution. But if she likes it, who cares, it's her house.
mutedtempest 2 years ago
Honestly, it's not at all symmetrical but it's still kind of a nice focal point.
#43
Omg. This Is Awful
Biofish23 2 years ago
I think it's for children's dress up storage. You can hang costumes on hanger from the bar and put accessories in the bin.
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I mean the paint job in the letters is a little quirky but I mean are you too lazy to just paint it again buyers??
#44
I’m Sorry If You’re In Here…
#45
Does This Count?
Frozengeckolover 2 years ago
Objectively, there is nothing wrong with this one. It is well made, and kind of cute. We all just have dirty minds. Lol.
#46
No Explanation Needed
Flabuless-Jaye 2 years ago
On a par with my level of crochet! I'd be very happy with this result!!
#47
I Understand That They Are Suppose To Be Drums… And I Get That… But I Also Get…someone Rammed A Q-Tip To Far Into Their Ear Vibes Too
#48
Please Don't Sell It
Charity Angel 2 years ago
Even then, it's one of those gifts you never use unless you know you're going to see the person. Or pretend it broke.
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“DIY Hairclips” = Random Glitter Poured Onto Wet Black Nail Polish
#50
Anonymous So I Don't Get Booted From The Group This Came From
Kathy Dragonfly 2 years ago
it's a bit diseny-citchy but the execution is flawless - this takes effort and talent
Weird Panda 2 years ago
truthfully I'm impressed this is super hard to do you have to stick the beads on one by one with a special pen and it is a painstaking process
Theresa Carroll 2 years ago
It truly is . I've been working on a star wars one for like a year.. but it's also a huge 18x20 I thought it would be easy.. and man was I wrong 😂
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At least the princesses are identifiable. As others have said, actual effort and skill was put into this one
Frozengeckolover 2 years ago
Not my cup of tea, but well done. This took talent, and loads of time and effort. This should not be shamed.
Salena Moffat 2 years ago
I honestly would buy this. Took someone a long time and a lot of effort, and I think it's not awful.
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hereforthecatpics 2 years ago
Okay ngl. Some of these were bad. But a lot of them were people just s******g on cool stuff people made, maybe they weren’t so good at it. I actually really liked the mossy chair and stuff. Some people are just really rude
Nykky 2 years ago
I wasn't trying to be really rude with my comment on the mossy chair. It just makes me think of a chain letter for whatever reason lol
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D. Pitbull 2 years ago
I used to worry that the stuff I make would end up on lists like these.... but I have to admit... these people DEFINITELY have me beat... my stuff looks... rather normal in comparison...
hereforthecatpics 2 years ago
Okay ngl. Some of these were bad. But a lot of them were people just s******g on cool stuff people made, maybe they weren’t so good at it. I actually really liked the mossy chair and stuff. Some people are just really rude
Nykky 2 years ago
I wasn't trying to be really rude with my comment on the mossy chair. It just makes me think of a chain letter for whatever reason lol
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I used to worry that the stuff I make would end up on lists like these.... but I have to admit... these people DEFINITELY have me beat... my stuff looks... rather normal in comparison...
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