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Creating something from scratch is an enriching experience. Whether it’s knitting, crocheting, or getting your hands dirty while shaping a new idea out of clay, any craft-based activity serves as an antidote to the stresses of daily living. It’s amazing to see people rocking their inner craftsperson and creating whatever their minds dream up. But at the same time, every enthusiast knows how easy it is to get caught up in the joy of the process.
Like any art, you get super excited when starting a new project — burning with passion, hope, and expectation — only to see how it turns into a hilarious disaster! Yet, some people set out to go all the way and share their funny mishaps with everyone online. And here are the results — the internet has become packed with unfortunate handmade projects that probably looked great on paper but went way, way wrong.
Our craft-loving team here at Bored Panda has scoured the web to bring you a list of pictures that showcase the most memorable fails of the handmade world. So continue scrolling, upvote the best of these questionable gems, and be sure to share your own goofy blunders down below in the comments!
Then if you’re interested in even more do-it-yourself endeavors that should have never seen the light of day, check out our earlier posts here and here.
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#1
Probably Should Have Said Something After The First One
3 Owls In A Coat 3 years ago
What a polite way to express my fascination and absolute disgust and horror, thank you :)
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My O My 3 years ago
But due to the lack of teeth it just salivates and sucks on you
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Karin Gibson 3 years ago
Omg. I would probably buy one for the charity. Then it would have to go inside some protection circle and then sacrificed.
Pete from Cali. USA 3 years ago
I didn't know there was something worse than those ceramic baby dolls until now
Sergio Bicerra 3 years ago
Yeah, maybe another kind of fabric or material would do the trick. I find them a little frightening but apretiate the work done.
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iseefractals 3 years ago
No. No no no no no no no no no no no. NO. Nope. Nopers. Nein. F*ck NO.
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#2
The Pillow My Mom Made Me Really Ties The Room Together
Pam Akers 3 years ago
Doesn't appear to be much floor room for big pillow. Hope so.
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arusha 007 3 years ago
While people are complaining the size I am more annoyed by the one beige square.
Sue User 3 years ago
For me, it is the two same patterns on one side, not opposite each other. It is the equivalent of having two of the same color christmas lights in a row.
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Judy Kolbe 3 years ago
Holy Cow!!! Either that pillow is gigantic or your room is teeny tiny!!!
Daycare Attendant Sun 3 years ago
My corgi would love a new bed like this. She's a diva. Not too firm, but not too soft.
#3
My Sister Legitimately Tried To Paint A Picture Of Stevie Wonder For My Dad On His Birthday
LoudMansLover 3 years ago
Not gonna lie, I find this amusing as heck. Although I question her choice of skin tone? It looks more like a warped Freddie Mercury...lol
Ristina Nielsen 3 years ago
Yes, the motif might be better placed a bit more to the right. Otherwise it is just a good kind of quirky. Catches his style, and that is more interesting than painting like a camera..
First off, let’s give a big round of applause to these wholesome people who decided to entertain everyone by sharing their funny masterpieces online. Because poking fun at your blunders is an excellent way to show that humor is a powerful tool that can boost your mood in no time. And crafting is a complicated business — only dedicated crafters succeed in creating flawless objects on their first try. So seeing the funny side of the handmade world can immediately lift the weight off any enthusiast's shoulders.
To learn more about the most common crafting mistakes and how to keep the creativity flowing, we reached out to Emma Jewell, a Cricut expert and all-around craft lover who shares inspiration and knowledge to help people in their crafting journey. "A lot of common crafting mistakes I see are not having everything you need at the start of a project," Emma told Bored Panda.
After all, it’s easy to get caught up in the joy of making new objects and fail to notice you’re bound to end up with a questionable product. "I often see projects that have gone wrong because they are using the wrong type of glue for the material used or the wrong type of paint, it just ends up in a bit of a mess! Make sure to read the bottle and get clued up on what kind of materials you are working with before you start."
#4
My Husband Said: "Stay Still. I'm Going Try To Draw You." Then He Showed Me This. I Laughed So Hard I Almost Threw Up. Look At The Feet
#5
This Clay Sculpture Fell Perfectly Flat On Its Face And Looks Not Happy About It
unfilteredCigarette73 3 years ago
Ha! Totally lol, I kinda like it anyway, even though that is heartbreaking for the artist
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Pam Akers 3 years ago
Yes. I love Laurel Burch cats. Actually they are not cheap!
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#6
My Wife Knitted A Hat For Our Bull Terrier, But I Think It Works Better On The Whippet
Karen Evans 3 years ago
Can't tell if the terrier looks disappointed or relieved...it does look perfect for the whippet, though!
Aunt Riarch 3 years ago
Of course it does, whippets are naturally chic. God I love this picture
Michelle C 3 years ago
The terrier seems to be concerned for his or her brother or sister. Awwww….The hat is unique and adorable!
With so many mishaps floating around online, it’s clear that some enthusiasts bite off more than they can chew. According to Emma, people sometimes tend to overestimate their abilities.
"As crafty-minded people, our first thought is always 'I can make that!' So wading into a project that might be way above our capabilities happens a lot," she said. "But that’s also the fun of crafting — having a go, and finding out if it’s going to be a success or not!"
"I think a lot of crafters are winging it, but that’s where the joy is, in the making part — even if the finished project isn’t what you set out for it to be, you still had a lovely time making it," Emma told us.
#7
My 4 Year Old Found Permanent Markers And Is So Proud That He Is Now Darth Maul
Pam Akers 3 years ago
How DO you remove pen markers from a face? Don't damage eyes, nose, mouth.
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Judy Kolbe 3 years ago
I want to know how you fixed it...or did he have to live with it til he shed the skin cells that had the color on his face?!?!
Alethia Nyx 3 years ago
Permanent markers really aren't that permanent, they come off pretty easily. Alcohol wipes, sanitiser, or I think some make up remover wipes work too.
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Regina phalange 3 years ago
Worst case scenario the next day was picture day and than you just cover it with foundation
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
The force is strong with this future special effects artist.
#8
My Boyfriend Painted Our Dog
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I actually think it’s pretty darn adorable, especially the eyes.
#9
My Mum Tried To Make My Sister A Teddy Bear. I Present Quasimodo In Bear Form
Susan Bosse 3 years ago
He looks pretty good except for his face. He looks like a drunk surgeon sewed him up after a motorcycle accident.
Bobby 3 years ago
Don't judge this too hard if you've never done it. It's very easy to think you have that eye in the right place then find out you're wrong once you pull the stitch tight
Elizabeth Elliot 3 years ago
Looks like she sewed the features on before sewing the pieces together. Don't do that.
Benita Valdez 3 years ago
You know what? I actually like it. She tried and doing this stuff can be really freaking hard; I've unraveled near complete crochet projects that started looking like this. I just want to put a tophat on him and name him Sir Derpington
Bobby 3 years ago
My mom calls it frogging her project. Just ribbit (rip it) apart
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But some people can’t help but feel discouraged if their project didn’t turn out as expected. After all, even the smallest crafts can take us hours, days, or weeks to finish, so it’s perfectly normal to get bummed out when your expectations swiftly fall apart. And the digital world doesn't make it any easier.
You rarely see the weird and the ugly side of failed attempts at making craft projects. As our Instagram feeds are filled with carefully curated and choreographed finished products, looking at these messes is a refreshing sight. Thankfully, lists like this one provide us with a slight sense of relief by reminding us that, in reality, everyone can make a mistake. Because crafting isn’t always pretty, and it’s absolutely fine.
#10
I Named Her Barry B. Benson
I realized 3 things while making this bee. 1) Don’t buy jumbo size yarn. 2) The magic ring is hard to do with jumbo size yarn. 3) Free-handing a project will get you drastically different results. She kinda looks like a bee and a caterpillar.
Kate 3 years ago
You missed the lesson: "double crochet" in UK patterns is single crochet in the US. And jumbo yarn makes AMAZING amigurumi.
Ka Se 3 years ago
Yes, you always realise you did the wrong kind of crochet if the length to width ratio does not fit.
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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago
*murdered wasp. Right? that's what you meant?
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Darth Kittius 3 years ago
My mom made this one and it turned out super cute. Granted, she did use regular yarn
Vicky De Raedemaeker 3 years ago
You don't wanna know how much crochet projects i have made that were awful and have to lay down for a while because i'm frustated and i'm chrocheting over 20 years
#11
Tried To Crochet My Mum A Frog And Everything Went Wrong
3 Owls In A Coat 3 years ago (edited)
If someone made me this frogtapus I’d be so honoured, I see no flaws 😍 especially if it was from my daughter
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That_Sexy_Dinosaur 3 years ago
The middle leg...arm thing... it looks like something it shouldn't...
Elizabeth Elliot 3 years ago
I suggest giving it two mouths and passing it off as a lab accident.
Chris Bastedo 3 years ago
I like whatever the hell this is that is making the good lord baby jesus cry
#12
After Numerous Failed Projects, Finally A Success. A Slipper That Would Fit An Elephant. Now I Just Have To Acquire An Elephant
XenoMurph 3 years ago
If you broke your ankle, your foot would swell up to fit this. It's radical, but it's definitely an option.
Robert T 3 years ago
Or to go over a plaster cast to keep your toes warm!
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Mary Hiers 3 years ago
The one time I tried crochet, I made a slipper supposedly for my 9-year-old daughter. It ended up so small that she used it as a "sleeping bag" for one of her hamsters. I gave up crochet after that.
Ash 3 years ago
Yeah, the darker blue part is fine! It's that super puffy yarn that made the cuff enormous.
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Elizabeth Elliot 3 years ago
Whosoever this slipper shall fit shall have the honour of my hand in marriage!
Emma pointed out that if you ever feel hesitant to continue elevating your craftwork after a hilarious disaster, just keep going. "Part of the skill in crafting is creative problem solving, so finding a way to switch up the project halfway through or finding a creative way to cover up a mistake is part of the fun!"
"A lot of the time as adults, we haven’t crafted since school, so don’t be hard on yourself. You are flexing a muscle that you haven’t used for a while," she added.
#13
Make A Beret But Fail So Marvelously It Makes You Look Like An Angry Mushroom From Mario
Violet Smith 3 years ago
Worth a try. That's how they actually make "real" berets in France. They are knitted in wool oversized, then felted down.
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Kimberly Alison 3 years ago
If it’s wool you can wash it in hot water and/or put it in the dryer! It’s cute!
#14
I Took My Art Very Seriously In High School And Thought I Was Pretty Good. Looking Back At This Piece, I May Have Been In Denial
JayhawkJoey 3 years ago
This reminds me of the Napoleon Dynamite scene about the mustache shading.
keighterz 3 years ago
“I spent like an hour doing the shading on your upper lip.” That movie was a cinematic masterpiece.
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Ki Li 3 years ago
I can't sleep so I counted lol. I don't think too many just maybe not proportioned well
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Practice, practice, practice. By now you should be fairly adept?
Righteous Fart Box 3 years ago
Left: our heroine. Right: the classmate who becomes obsessed with her and vows to steal her whole life, illustrated from the climax of the film, which took place in the rain. 10/10.
#15
All I Know Is That Somewhere Along The Line A Mistake Might Have Been Made
Alienking06 3 years ago
Actually, you're not that far off. I think you skipped a step towards the end.
Robert T 3 years ago
Was that step, the undo it all and start again at the first fold?
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Moreover, we sometimes forget that even the most minor tweaks and changes can make a huge positive impact on our projects. "I always say that there is no such thing as too many embellishments, adding a bit of sparkle has helped me disguise many a mistake," Emma told us. "There is always something small you can do to cover up a mistake or level up the finished project, be it adding a pom-pom or flipping the project over to show its good side."
Emma was kind enough to offer a few pieces of advice: "Always have fast-drying glue to hand, a glue gun is my weapon of choice as that will stop you from getting into a gluey mess. Take time to enjoy the process and the problem-solving aspect of the craft, and don’t be too hard on yourself! We all started somewhere!"
#16
The Top Is Pottery That My Mom Got In Germany, The Bottom Is My Attempt To Make It In My Ceramics Class
JayhawkJoey 3 years ago
I did this! My husband loves it so much, he took it to work for his desk!
Safy 3 years ago
I made a really ugly lizard in school, my Mom used it at work as a paperweight until she retired, and still has it around the house. It really is the ugliest thing. Basically just a stick with four legs and a tail, its mostly green with red and yellow spots.
Agata Fronia 3 years ago
it has nice shape, just the painting requires a little work, but still not bad work.
#17
They Stand Up On Their Own. i Have Brought Shame To My Knitting Name
Glynna Bowood 3 years ago
To wear OVER his armor when he comes in the house to get something to eat?
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no_name 3 years ago
if it's comfortable wearing, then it's not fail. Handmade socks often look weird and misshapen when they're not on foot.
K-Hey 3 years ago
Am actively making a sock at this very moment (fine, I partially put the needles down to type) and I concur - once these babies are blocked they will look lovely on or off the foot
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Microwaved Robot 3 years ago
Yonks ago I used to knit socks, had to give up on the heel and knit tube socks for years!
Edda Kamphues 3 years ago
Great for someone with reaaaaaally long feet and equally skinny legs.
#18
I Tried To Paint My Girlfriend
Shelby Minchew 3 years ago
I'll offering $5M, cash, straight-up art investment. There's a new girl in town, Mona Lisa, and she is definitely smiling!
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago (edited)
I think your husband has moved into his abstract art phase.
#19
Some Interesting Face Paint I Had Done As A Child
Ember 3 years ago
I assume it’s meant to be Thomas the tank engine and not a flashing pervert in a blue coat….lol
Quitethedilemma 3 years ago
But you were so happy with it at the time such an adorable big smile.
Potato Chimps 3 years ago
It's like a cross between a flasher and a shark with some numbers thrown in for good measure. Thomas is rolling over in his engine house.
When you do pick up a new form of art, you’ll see the benefits in no time. Working with your hands and engaging in creative and meaningful occupations has the special power of getting your mind into the flow state. And there’s an abundance of evidence suggesting that it leads to countless physical and mental health benefits.
A worldwide online survey of over 3,500 knitters found respondents reported they derived a wide range of perceived psychological and social benefits from the practice that contributed to their quality of life. The majority said they felt relaxed, relieved from stress, and got a boost of creativity and a sense of accomplishment. Moreover, there’s a significant relationship between knitting frequency and feeling calm and happy.
#20
Clearing Out Some Old DVDs And Found This Custom Case I Hand-Crafted Myself
Alfred Stöhr 3 years ago
Re-drawing your DVD/CD/video game covers in your own style actually sounds like a good idea.
#21
Cat Found A New Scratch Post In My Latest Portrait. Lesson Learned = Never Leave A Clay Portrait In The House With A Cat. Make A Good Horror Sculpture Though
Crystal Kelley 3 years ago
Bwahahahahahaha I laughed so hard I almost peed! 😂😂
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Jane Thorne-gutierrez 3 years ago
I'd dry it and fire it. Sell it with proceeds to an animal charity. That's what we did with the happy " accidents" of our studio cat. She often sold her pieces more successfully than well known potters at the studio!
tmw 3 years ago
mmmmm..... really? those don't look like cat claw marks. Some are way too deep. Some are singular marks. You never get 1 scratch from cat paw. I call BS
Jp@nda 3 years ago
Cats don't normally scratch sideways and they hate the feeling of wet things being stuck in their nails
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Laura Lawson 3 years ago
I call big time bullsh!t. A cat would NEVER try to scratch wet clay. They hate getting that sort of stuff stuck in their claws. Plus cats use scratching posts/sofas/chairs etc to sharpen their claws, why would they use what is effectively wet mud to do that?? Maybe after it was fired a cat might try but not in this state. 👎
phil blanque 3 years ago
Not from a cat...but I would be deeply concerned about your roomates.
#22
Clay Monstrosity
Elizabeth Elliot 3 years ago
This is that immortal snail that follows you forever, trying to kill you, isn't it?
"Crafting can help move people from inactivity to engagement and it tends to make them feel good," Gayle Torres, a board-certified art therapist at Cancer Wellness at Piedmont, said. "While it isn’t art therapy, crafting does offer stress reduction."
Torres explained a few physical benefits our bodies feel when we carry out activities involving repetitive, similar motions. "Crafting projects can help the brain send signals to the body that all is well. Blood pressure and tension are reduced, resulting in a sense of well-being."
#23
My Friend Got Married Yesterday And Was Gifted A Handmade Quilt
Little Wonder 3 years ago
Omg, i thought they were saying it's too small and was about to be all "Well quilts take forever!" but I see now. Oh no.
Court Jester 3 years ago
Me too, I'm like, i think that's a great gif....OH!
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Glynna Bowood 3 years ago
Before Hitler used it for his logo- swastikas were used regularly in designs but today it seems quite thoughtless, indeed.
Amy Taylor 3 years ago
I was traveling around Indonesia and saw a lot of them that were used long before Hitler stole them. My grandparents are from Krakow so it would definitely upset me to get this.
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Shayne Randlett 3 years ago (edited)
Don't feel bad - someone worked on this for days, maybe weeks, and they apparently didn't pick up on it. (Or at least I hope not...)
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Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
What's wrong with it? Clearly a lot of sewing skill went into th- oh no.
K- THULU 3 years ago
My thoughts exactly.... Took a few seconds to notice it...
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Mary Mosher 3 years ago
Oh my... They should not have used all white strips in the middle and it would have avoided this unfortunate effect.
Alex Boyd 3 years ago
Yeah, I've done this pattern. I learned pretty quickly to lay out each square before I started piecing it, so I could see if I needed to rearrange or swap colors to avoid...this.
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Emily 3 years ago
Maybe they read the Wikipedia article on Swastikas and learned: "The swastika is a symbol with many styles and meanings and can be found in many cultures." and "The adoption of the swastika by the Nazi Party and neo-Nazis is the most recognizable modern use of the symbol in the Western world." I think a lot of people, even if they weren't even alive then have this generally negative association of this symbol, because of Hitler and the Nazi Party and neo-Nazis. Perhaps they had family members who survived the Holocaust and told stories about the horrors of it, or they watched documentaries about it to learn about their history. I only learned back in January of 2020 that it isn't/wasn't always used to mean Nazi things.
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Bored Retsuko 3 years ago (edited)
I must say I get mildly annoyed whenever someone is legitimately appaled by this symbol and then some smart a*s comes along saying "oh but it used to be a positive symbol! It's from Buddhism and Hinduism!!" Yes, we all know that, but that doesn't change the fact that it is now associated with Nazis. It is NOT an innocent symbol. I can assure you that neo nazi assholes who graffiti it onto buildings (on refugee shelters even) do NOT mean it as attempt to "give it back it's original meaning", so as long as there are such people, no, it cannot be used innocently. End of rant (and I know what you're going to say, Tell me you're German without telling me you're German, lol) Edit: I do know that in this pic, it was not done on purpose, I mean in general
Roman Hans 3 years ago
Doesn't it make a difference it's in the opposite direction, so it's not actually a swastika?
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#24
My Friend Got His Dreads Cut Off, His Mom Turned Them Into A Cat Bed
iseefractals 3 years ago
Of all the many people ive known who've had dreads in their hair, not one of them hasn't been disgusted with what they found once they finally cut them off.
zububonsai 3 years ago (edited)
Can confirm! "EEW! But...but it never itched! I have felt nothing!" I still hear the screams of my roommate, looking horrified at all the critters hurrying away from her freshly cut dreadlocks... She decided she wanted to get rid of it, we all threw a Farewell-party, festive atmosphere, everybody cut a lock, booze, good music,... The hair ended on the kitchen table, after 5-10minutes someone suddenly started shouting "Eew!". It was like watching rats leaving a sinking ship.
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Debora Shuger 3 years ago
Isn't wool just sheep dreds? I thought it was quite stunning. Colors subtle, etc.
tara 3 years ago
Exactly! At least no sheep were harmed in the making of this cat bed.
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tara 3 years ago
Why gross? Just cause it's hair ya mean? I used to have dreads forever ago, people would ask me if I ever washed my hair...lol! Of course I did! And the dreads got tighter and better when I used really strong bar soap to strip the heck outta it and make it knot up tighter...not all dreads are unwashed!
Amy Taylor 3 years ago
Exactly! My cousin has them and she's very clean with them. They are so beautiful.
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#25
My Friend Just Knitted A Fox Cowell Hood. Expectations vs. Reality
Me Oh My 3 years ago
I was thinking more along the lines of Pyramid Head from Silent Hill.
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Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
That’s what I was just thinking! Why would you expect a project to work out if you’re not using the same materials?
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Erika 3 years ago (edited)
*insert stan’s line here* That was my first thought too
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Got Myself 4 Pandas 3 years ago
I made this for my daughter years ago, worked out ok, although the orange I got was a bit more on the neon orange side, but at least she could be spotted in a crowd - lesson learned from buying yarn online
The next time you feel anxious or think the world around you is too much to handle, try turning to crochet, fabric work, or any other craft you find pleasing. It’s nice to participate in activities that engage our imagination, bring us back to the present moment, and allow us to come up with something beautiful. Or utterly hilarious! Whatever makes you happy, we’re not here to judge.
#26
Failed Rug. I Did Not Sew It On A Flat Surface So I Couldn’t See I Was Wrapping Each Round Too Tight, And Now It Won’t Lay Flat. At Least The Cat Likes It
HELLUVA SEAGULL 3 years ago
That's just what cats look like when you take pictures
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Grace and Lucy 3 years ago
The cat has declared kitty rights and has no intention of ever lending it out to anyone or thing.
RandomFrog(He/They️️) 3 years ago
Add some handles so the sides come up more and you can have a cute lil basket!
#27
So My Girlfriend Attempted To Sew Me A Monkey
iseefractals 3 years ago
Do not besmirch the good name of Gumby by associating him with...that abomination. That said, i'm someone that spent their adolescence drawing different "versions" of gumby and pokey. Everyone's favorite was bondage gumby, because pokey came with a special accessory.
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#28
Not All My Crafts Turn Out How I Imagine Them
LoudMansLover 3 years ago (edited)
Awww!! But for the unfortunate placement of the ribbon it's really, really cute!
333 3 years ago
Interestingly, when it comes to lynchings, past tense is "hanged". Only time that's the proper use.
Load More Replies... iseefractals 3 years ago
Frosty the snow man, is tired of all of this, so he got a little rope and with a little choke, croaked out f*ck all this $hit.
#29
DIY Cat Tent
Christian Fuller 3 years ago
Cat's like, "I used to sleep on that shirt. Why'd you go and make it all lumpy?"
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April Caron 3 years ago
So, I do this with old T-shirts and a box. Leave the box open at the top (cut off the flaps or tuck them inside) and pull the T-shirt over it, with the neck hole directly over the box’s opening. Perfect cat hideout!
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I’m going to hack up a hairball in your shoe tonight, Harold.
Rabbi In The House 3 years ago
"What da hell is dat? No. And please expect a poo in your shoe and permanent contempt," said Razzles the Cat.
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 3 years ago
omg! I tried this and it looked exactly like this one! ha ha
#30
When You Find Out Yarn Weight And Needle Size Matter In A Pattern
#31
The First Sweater I Ever Made
I knew nothing about sizing and was so nervous it'd be too small so it ended up being HUGE, but also, the neck was so small I could barely squeeze my head into it. I've since taken this sweater apart and make a throw blanket I love with it. Live and learn!
SobyKay 3 years ago
I was so close to making the same mistake!! I actually ripped out the whole thing from halfway done when I realized what was happening and started over 😭😭 Such a long, painful process but now I have a great sweater that fits
ItsJess 3 years ago
Same, I overestimated the size and when it was almost done I tried it on because it looked huge and it went down to my knees! I frogged THE WHOLE THING and am remaking it following my measurements, not just the size (I wear an XL Tshirt, wanted the sweater loose so made a 2xl sweater, then frogged it and am now making a l one).
Load More Replies... Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
Shame about the neck, it makes me uncomfortable just looking at it. Otherwise not bad at all! I love over sized sweaters!
DrGirlfriend 3 years ago (edited)
I like this one, I live in Vermont which is so cold for such long periods of time that this sweater has room to layer under it! And big enough to wear two pairs of leggings or long John and leggings. I'm saying this is not a bad sweater at all. In my opinion I'd use it all day up here ITS FLIPPING COLD
#32
This Painting My Grandmother Copied
Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
What? Shaming your grandma for trying to paint? Look at the details she has in the hair, and how she has tried to replicate the ruffles, and the lovely shadow tone under the neck she’s added. Face proportions are hard to do, and this will be a great learning experience for her to see how to adjust them for next time.
Jp@nda 3 years ago
Right? I bet Gram's isn't making fun of the goofy cards you made her for Christmas every year, shame
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Veegenius 3 years ago
I don't think they look alike. Then again I draw stick figures. My horse's and dogs look identical
Aunt Riarch 3 years ago
They don't, you're right. However I get the feeling that copy does actually look like someone, just don't know who
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#33
It Has Pockets. 38 Of Them
blobby_grrl 3 years ago (edited)
yes, it looks very handy to me! one pocket for keys, one for wallet- its like a handbag!
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LoudMansLover 3 years ago (edited)
Someone was finally so tired that we don't get pockets on our clothing lol
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
Ooooh, I would totally store little snacks in each one and feast like a queen throughout the day.
Sergio Bicerra 3 years ago
This is great if you get mugged. 'give me your wallet and phone!' 'They're on one of my pockets, just a minute' ' Oh forget it!!!'
#34
My Daughter Says I Look Like I Should Be Singing In The Church Choir. My Second Attempt At A Dress, Second Fail
Rosie Red 3 years ago
I come for the pictures, I stay for the comments lol. Good one.
Load More Replies... Aunt Riarch 3 years ago
Makes a perfectly good nightie. But you might want to buy a pattern for your third attempt
Harley Lee 3 years ago
Ooo yeah add a belt and u might say it could be fashionable
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Coffee_nut45? 3 years ago
Keep trying. Don't give up. One of these days you will get a beautiful dress and all your hard work and practice will be worth it, I promise.
#35
Condom Beanie? Top Is What I Made, Bottom Is What It's Supposed To Be. Oops
ItsJess 3 years ago
There is no way the top was made with a pattern for the bottom. The stitches and yarn are completely different.
Cédric Conton 3 years ago
Love it when people give accurate advice like « top is mine ». Thanks Lord, you save my time !
RandomFrog(He/They️️) 3 years ago
Next time use a bigger loom, and then make it longer and tie the brim to the hat so it won’t unfold. Talking from experience, I have made a condom Beanie before lol
#36
I Made A Replica Of My Ear Out Of Boredom
Selah Kidder 3 years ago
I olny scrolled very little I didn’t see the earring in her ear 😬🤣
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EpicWolfandSparrow 3 years ago
This isn't a fail! Not the best work ever, but it's just odd, not a fail. It's actually pretty rad! I want one!
Violet Smith 3 years ago
She should make a replica of the replica, and a replica of that replica, and a replica of that replica, etc etc.
Veronica Rabbit 3 years ago
I like the little blue earrings in her actual ear! The DIY thing, not so much ;)
#37
I Tried Making My First Pair Of Pants Today. I Goofed, But The Result Was Hilarious (I Fixed Them And Finished)
Deborah B 3 years ago
Look at the dimensions. She cut the pieces right, but when she sewed the seams, she legged where she should have crotched, and crotched where she should have legged.
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Laura Ketteridge 3 years ago
Ah, she forgot how legs in trousers work. The long seam down the front of the 'garment' is meant to be the seam of one trouser leg. There will be a similar seam going down her back. That's meant to me the other leg seam.
Patricia Stilwell 3 years ago
What? NO. The only thing she did wrong was to cut the fabric from crotch to waist too long. Otherwise, the shape of the pants is correct. The rise of pants goes from the front of your waist to the back of it. Pants are constructed in 4 pieces and she has 4 pieces sewn together properly. Unless you're not expressing yourself as you mean to, these pants are put together correctly. The rise is just way too long.
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Veronica Rabbit 3 years ago
This made me laugh... um... very, very hard. I am still laughing. A lot.
Kise Miarse 3 years ago (edited)
I'm kinda curious how she didn't notice that earlier in the process. But love the enthusiasm! 😂
#38
My Grandmother Took Various Socks From My Laundry Basket And Sewed Them Into A Pair Of Tiny Rugs. I Have No Clue Why
Aunt Riarch 3 years ago (edited)
Seriously, could be . Though I am now wondering what could be done with old socks...
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EpicWolfandSparrow 3 years ago
Lol! No purpose, just so fun! Ooh, idea, rugs for in front of your cats' litter box. 😃
Creature Cargeaux 3 years ago
If you see someone doing this... you should probably have them checked out. ESPECIALLY if they're someone who is normally very crafty & likes to sew. This could go for anything. Say someone is doing something within their realm of interests but there's something off about what they're doing... like this. She's seeing. Seems normal. But then it's like wtf? That's a sign that something isn't connecting in the brain right. Best to have grandma checked out. Could be nothing but a little brain fog. Could be a sign of a stroke. Could be early signs of dementia. Or grandma could have eaten a weed gummy in accident. Who knows but better safe than sorry.
#39
A Friend Of Mine Tried Painting A Rock Like The One She Saw Online
#40
I’m Known Far And Wide For My Incredible Sculpting Abilities. The Next Michelangelo, They Call Me. I Am A Play Dough Artiste And Joan Rivers (RIP) Is My Muse
#41
These Blue Jeans Were My Favorite. However, Bleach Got On The Bottom Of It. Since I Had Left Over Fabric, I Got The Bright Idea To Create Bell Bottoms Out Of It
Selah Kidder 3 years ago
I know 🫣😬. she could of cut the bottom of them and made shorts instead
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Kelsey Rivera 3 years ago
Or you could just tie it the rest of it... and then put the whole thing in bleach...😐😐😐😐😐😐 I'm really sorry that they did not turn out but the shirt looks decent 👌.
Carol A. Rosenzweig 3 years ago
Ummmmmmmm, if Kim Kardashian wore these, people would legit think high fashion. People would be wrong, of course.
#42
My Wife Is A Talented Artist, So She Wanted To Make The White Owl Instead Of Buying It Pre-Made
Bored Retsuko 3 years ago (edited)
Was going to say. The moment you chose googly eyes, you know it will never look like the original one, right? 🤣
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Hill Branda 3 years ago
Looks like the Abominable Snowmonster from the Rudolph Christmas Special.
#43
She's Taken Up Crocheting. I Have No Words
Deux 3 years ago (edited)
W***y warmer! Legit thing. Edit: seriously BP, that's also a guys name- W!lly.
J J 3 years ago (edited)
Can I say W**g (wa-ng? Johnson? P****r (p3cker)? Weiner? S*****g (schl0ng)? Dong? Penis? Impregnator 9000?
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HoRace 3 years ago
Really BP? What if I said I ate beanies and weenies for lunch?
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#44
First Time Trying To Make A Bunny Didn't Turn Out The Way I Expected
Aunt Riarch 3 years ago
Was going to say, the originals are pretty ghastly
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Beanie Fail. Can You Tell This Is My First Time?
*Laws*Of*Anarchy* 3 years ago
Inflatable E Collar (cone of shame) my dog had one like it after surgery. They are so much better than the plastic ones!
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Lucky2BAlive 3 years ago
Dr. Seuss character .. Max’s half cousin on his fathers size, Montique.
#46
What It Was Supposed To Look And What I Did Crocheted
Aunt Riarch 3 years ago
It looks more like a rhino than the original looks like a hippo, so I'm counting this as a resounding success
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Anonymouse 3 years ago
...Is it bad that the first thing I thought of was a potato? (Not that I could do any better... My attempt would look more like a tangle of string) :)
#47
Tried To Make A Hiding Place In A Book
Fawminaj 3 years ago (edited)
You have to glue all the pages toget..... nevermind, please just go buy a premade one
Little Wonder 3 years ago
Agreed. They take FOREVER to make with all the gluing and cutting. To Etsy!
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Angela Turrall 3 years ago (edited)
I did this once to use as “wrapping” to hide a gift. They were a nursing student and I’d come across an old nursing textbook so just had to try it. Took daaaaaaaaaaays to make and did my head in, but i was really happy with the end result and the look on their face when I gave it to them and they realised it wasn’t just an old text book was worth every minute spent. Never again though 😂
Lucky2BAlive 3 years ago
Every mistake is a solid lesson learned, so mistakes can be a good thing, if you choose to see it.
Flexiegirl94 3 years ago
YOU. RUINED. THE. BOOK!!! WHAT THE HECK IM COMING FOR YOU YOU PSYCHOPATH
#48
Tried A New Craft
Little Wonder 3 years ago
You gotta use a glass cutter, and they take forever to sand smooth because if you sand too quickly they shatter. Basically, as much as I love craft and DIY - buy some someone else made!
tuzdayschild 3 years ago
Or practice and get better. Failure once doesn't mean you have to quit.
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sofacushionfort 3 years ago
This craft started in the 70s, but bottles are much, much thinner now.
WeatheredRobot 3 years ago
This! Like a can, modern beer bottles get their strength from their (uncut) shape..
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K-Hey 3 years ago
Last Christmas I bought my husband one of those glass cutter kits because we do things like this. Welp, for Christmas last year my husband got ME a glass cutter kit because we do things like this. Now both glass cutter kits are in a stack in the garage... Because we do things like that 🤷
Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
What? Is this a thing? Never seen that, it must be so... accident prone. Not worth it imo.
#49
Fail: Beanie I Was Making, Apparently For A Cone Head. I Started Over After Pic
#50
Decided To Paint My PS3 Controller
Zedrapazia 3 years ago
Don't do that, even if you're good at painting! The controller will get sticky and smeary from it, the paint will start to come off and get stuck at your hands or under the buttons and joysticks. You're basically ruining your controller for throwaway
Morgis Arts 3 years ago
Wouldnt a minimalistic design with nail polish work tho?
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Rachel Reynolds 3 years ago
There is special paint just for plastic that you use. Spray paint the base coat then carefully hand paint details. Add a couple of layers of clear coat and let it sit in a cool DRY place for a few days. That stops the sticky and smeary. (source: I customize phone cases and controllers.)
Jeff Gabrisl 3 years ago
That could easily be fixed with some sanding with 1000 grit wet/dry sand paper.
#51
DIY Alpaca
#52
The Handle Fell Off At My Moms House, So She Glued A Pair Of Espadrilles To The Door
Sheila Stamey 3 years ago
Hey. No need to lock it. Nobody else is going to break in a house with shoes for doorhandles. 😂
#53
With Just Two Easy Steps, You Too Can Make A Nightmare
Karin Gibson 3 years ago
Felting is just soooooooo boring. I tried it but it was just tedious.
Helen Waight 3 years ago
I tried doing it but the texture feel just is like nails down a blackboard to me. I do not like felt.
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Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Am I the only one who sees Morty from Rick and Morty? No doubt there's a Bird Morty out there somewhere.
#54
How I Spent My Afternoon - No Regrets
Tori Wilson 3 years ago
The creature on the right has seen some s**t he'd rather not talk about....
#55
This Marble Decided To Roll Out Of The Kiln And Crack. It’s Sort Of Funny Considering The Surprised Look On The Face
#56
This Is What Happens When You Try To Multitask
Carrie Smith 3 years ago
I think it's funnier this way! They can only read it while you're chugging down your coffee. BRILLIANT IDEA!
#57
I Just Started Crocheting And I Tried To Make My Son A Kitty
Needmorecowbell 3 years ago
But you know what? Your son will treasure it. I have a blanket my mom made when I was born and it is…bad. And I love it.
Christian Fuller 3 years ago
Might've started out as a cat, but they wound up with a pretty decent bear.
Natalia Maciel 3 years ago
From o crocheter to another, for a first atempt it is very good and unique.
#58
My First Time Doing A Craft With Fabric Paint Didn't Go As Planned
JERRY NO YOU DON’T supports Ukraine 3 years ago
Wtf happened to Jerry (not that we care about Jerry)
Sheila Stamey 3 years ago
I like it. Has that " oh gosh let's get out squanchmander's stocking first" vibe.
#59
I'm Trying My Hand At Crochet This Weekend. This Was Supposed To Be A Hexagon. Never Mind, Barbie Has A New Winter Hat
#60
Failed Mini C2C But It Quacks Me Up
AngelKat 3 years ago
do you have a good link/explanation on how to make it?
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My Spot On Paint Job On Fallout Vault Boy
Lizzy Crit 3 years ago (edited)
My work sent out a flyer showing proper sticker placement for lab samples, and used this clip art. I wonder they realize that's not a simple thumbs up?
Ovata Acronicta 3 years ago
Run over it with some black gesso and give it another go! Can always fix the paints.
#62
Craft Fail By My Kid. Nope, That Was My Wife
Aunt Riarch 3 years ago
This is what happens if you don't clean out the shower drain regularly
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#63
Thanks, I Hate This Handmade "Groot"
Patrick Whittington 3 years ago
Right com0ared to some of the other ones for sure.
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#64
This Cushion I Tried To Make On The Sewing Machine Back In High School
#65
My First Time Sewing A Teddy Bear (Right)
#66
Taxidermy Fail. A Little Something In The Eyes
#67
It’s Hard To Use A Sewing Machine
Little Wonder 3 years ago
Wrong material, the one on the left is made of something firmer with more structure.
#68
My Friends 4-Inch (10.16cm) Hulk Perler Bead Project. He Sent Me The Finished Picture Following Immediately By The "After." He Had Over 30 Hours Into It
Nobody 3 years ago
umm, if you squint really really hard, take illegal drugs, yeah, I see the likeness
Judy Kolbe 3 years ago
Sorry! Even a bit drunk and squinting looks like a Ninja Turtle!!!
Load More Replies... LoudMansLover 3 years ago
I'm always terrified this is going to happen when I do the larger ones! Ugh. So horrible but thank goodness they took a photo.
Stoopham McFernybabes 3 years ago
Are we sure it was only 4 inch? Because that look a lot bigger to me
#69
I Followed The Tutorial But Hers Is A Circle And Mine A Hexagon?
Bobby 3 years ago
For those that don't know, making something round like this requires you to make multiple stitches in the same spot. This looks like the 1st round was 6 in one spot. Then it would have been 2 in each of those stitches, bringing it to 12. Then you would alternate 1 stitch, 2 stitches. Every round increases by 6 and those increases always happen near the same point. Most rounds look slightly hexagonal until you get your stitch tightness down, until then just tug and stretch it a bit and you'll get that round shape
Albino 3 years ago (edited)
The ones my students make are sometimes rounder then mine as they talk while crocheting and guess the times they need to add. Usually this is not good at all, once in a while it works perfectly.
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#70
Cat Sat On My Damp Custom Pottery Order
#71
"I Can Paint That On There No Problem"
#72
I Tried To Sew My Daughter A Doll For Her Birthday. Evidently I'm No Good At The Hand Sewing Thing
#73
It's Supposed To Be A Clay Pug
#74
Daft Punk Ornaments
#75
My Crafting Skulls/Skills Need Some Work
InvincibleRodent 3 years ago
I'm guessing that's partly because on the original, the eyes and the nose are holes, whereas in the remake, they're applied on top. I'm guessing the original person had dedicated tools for the job...
#76
My Mom Tried To Make A Cute Bear With The Towels At The Hotel For The Cradles. "I Need To Practice A Bit More" She Said While Removing It Before Any Baby Could See It
Erica Ventura 3 years ago
It looks like someone being held hostage with a bag over their head!
Judy Kolbe 3 years ago
With the hotel towels??? Thief !!! What? She could afford a hotel but forgot the shower gift?!?!
#77
This Accurately Depicts My Co-Worker's Roller Coaster Of Emotions After Working On This Sculpture For 5 Years. Before vs. After
Little Wonder 3 years ago
Okay so I checked the source - it wasn't destroyed as such. They made a mould of it, and the master sculpture gets broken to get the mould off. So it looks more heartbreaking than it is, but even so I bet it was hard to see all that work in bits!
rabbitsrabbit 3 years ago
Was feeling terrible for him but reddit told me: 'Apparently this is an ole bait and switch. They made a master mold of the sculpture in silicone and the original has to be destroyed to get it out of the mold. It is now being cast in a more permanent material.'
rabbitsrabbit 3 years ago
This post shouldn't be on this list even. He is a professional sculptor - its hardly a diy project.
Bobby 3 years ago
And this thing in pieces isn't unexpected. Statue was intentionally destroyed
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Elsker 3 years ago
Lol you made me want to play good ole rollercoastertycoon:))) enough bp for today, gotta find me a controller:))
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DIY Bowl Melted From A Vinyl Lp
#79
This Was A Test Of Patience And Uhm, Well, I Lost
#80
I Bet This Smells So Bad. Those Don't Look Like New Shoes
Zedrapazia 3 years ago
Actually were well done handcraft, it's probably uncomfortable but looks impressive! Also, it's just Jeans fabric, people, it can be washed. Should smell fine.
That_Sexy_Dinosaur 3 years ago
Personally I kind of like this... only because it was Converse haha
The Problem With Censorship Is ******* 3 years ago
I really like it! Well, not the weird white parts around the neck, but the rest is awesome, and I'd wear it if I had the figure for it (and if it was... clean). :-D
Nikki Bastian 3 years ago
Honestly though... What else are you going to do with them when you've worn a hole through them? It's not like they make the soles to last like they used to.
#81
Tried To Patch Up A Hole In My Corduroy Pants With A Bit Of Leather And Some Thick String. Total Fail. Any Advice For How To Patch Up Corduroy Pants?
Patricia Kersting 3 years ago
You can get an iron-on patch at a fabric store and — um — iron it on.
LillieMean 3 years ago
I'm no patching expert, but always use fabrics with similar elasticity. The hole needs to be clean of thread pieces and tears and cut flat. Sometimes I put the fabric spot first on the wrong side and then the other one on the outside, which is more aesthetically pleasing. Then you have themed pants for Diy projects!
Karin Gibson 3 years ago
The patch needs to be inside and bigger than the hole. Then you can embroider the edges like Japanese Sashiko. = perfection.
#82
Pinata Creation Was Not A Success. The Product Was As Far As It Went
Lessons learned - don't use corn flour as a flour substitute, don't have thick paste, don't choose a difficult shape as your first project, don't put it in the sun to dry (it popped the balloon before we were ready for it to pop). Ugggh. Oh well, live and learn.
#83
Hand Paint Fail. Tried To See If A Cool Drip Effect Would Look Good. Well It Doesn’t. You Live You Learn Right?
#84
My Worst Ceramics Fail To Date. Everything Cracked And Well, You Can See The Glaze
Nancy Walker 3 years ago
I love it! And I would love to buy it, if you haven't gotten rid of it!
Autistic apricot 3 years ago (edited)
It looks like an eevee with a slightly small head/ big legs
#85
This Top Was A Fail
Carol A. Rosenzweig 3 years ago
I hear there is a limited market for these one sided hats for conjoined twins.
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My Full Name Is Way Too Long 3 years ago
I mean at least they tried? :) Try, fail, try again, you know.
Natalia Maciel 3 years ago
Practice! That is the key. Not letting mistakes stop you and learn from them
Load More Replies... LillieMean 3 years ago
Everyone starts as a novice. I tried to crochet facial cleansing pads. I even had the yarn recommended in the instructions. The first one turned out to be half smaller than in the picture. I tried again with a bigger hook and the same thing again. Then I gave up and crocheted two more layers and now they are the right size. Such mistakes are inspiring because you have to be able to laugh at mistakes.
Beth 3 years ago
None of these are fails. I see someone who took their time and effort to create something. No one failed here at all.
K-Hey 3 years ago
Thank you! I get that it's emotionally safer to put yourself out there as a funny fail, but let's all not be so down on ourselves! These were great, and as other people have said, everyone has to starts somewhere- and personally, I find it more satisfying to trial and error, than not try at all.
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Ivo H 3 years ago
They can be the most talented humans in existence, but crafts need a lot of hard work to refine. No one is just born ready to paint sistine chapel without training. :)
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Raccoon panda 3 years ago
Failure is how success is learned and earned. It’s a good thing in many situations. We have much in common with the AI that constantly fails to do things, to hilarious degrees.
My Full Name Is Way Too Long 3 years ago
I mean at least they tried? :) Try, fail, try again, you know.
Natalia Maciel 3 years ago
Practice! That is the key. Not letting mistakes stop you and learn from them
Load More Replies... LillieMean 3 years ago
Everyone starts as a novice. I tried to crochet facial cleansing pads. I even had the yarn recommended in the instructions. The first one turned out to be half smaller than in the picture. I tried again with a bigger hook and the same thing again. Then I gave up and crocheted two more layers and now they are the right size. Such mistakes are inspiring because you have to be able to laugh at mistakes.
Beth 3 years ago
None of these are fails. I see someone who took their time and effort to create something. No one failed here at all.
K-Hey 3 years ago
Thank you! I get that it's emotionally safer to put yourself out there as a funny fail, but let's all not be so down on ourselves! These were great, and as other people have said, everyone has to starts somewhere- and personally, I find it more satisfying to trial and error, than not try at all.
Load More Replies... Ivo H 3 years ago
They can be the most talented humans in existence, but crafts need a lot of hard work to refine. No one is just born ready to paint sistine chapel without training. :)
Load More Replies... Raccoon panda 3 years ago
Failure is how success is learned and earned. It’s a good thing in many situations. We have much in common with the AI that constantly fails to do things, to hilarious degrees.
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