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If you've ever made something with your own hands, you know how invaluable that thing has become. All the effort, planning and failing, thinking and redoing, searching for perfection, and then realizing it doesn’t exist is something that makes a hand-knit scarf, a pair of socks, a book nook, or any other DIY thing very special.

The Reddit community known as “Something I Made” celebrates people’s efforts in creating their miscellaneous projects by showcasing the result and proving to us all that if we’d try, we could do it too.

Below we wrapped up some of the most beautiful and creative things people created, so upvote your favorite DIY projects as you scroll. Also, be sure to check out our previous feature with more posts from “Something I Made.”

#1

I Drew A Skeleton With Ballpen, Feedback Of Any Kind Is Appreciated

I Drew A Skeleton With Ballpen, Feedback Of Any Kind Is Appreciated

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karl briggs
Community Member
3 years ago

Very talented, alll I can draw is stick figures ! Ha ha

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    I Made This Painting In Oil On Wood Panel

    I Made This Painting In Oil On Wood Panel

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Wait, that is not a photo? O.O

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    #3

    I Made A Stained Glass Panel Of Swedish Chef For My Pantry Door

    I Made A Stained Glass Panel Of Swedish Chef For My Pantry Door

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    blobby_grrl
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    BORKKKK!!!!! *waves saucepan around crazily*

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    #4

    I Made A Literary Quote Clock Out Of An Old Kindle - It Tells The Time Entirely With Real Book Quotes

    I Made A Literary Quote Clock Out Of An Old Kindle - It Tells The Time Entirely With Real Book Quotes

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    Stary_cat
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    If you sold these I would definitely be your first customer

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    #5

    My Newest Drawing

    My Newest Drawing

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    karl briggs
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Drawing?! 😮

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    #6

    I Create Custom Needle Felted Pet Replicas From Photographs

    I Create Custom Needle Felted Pet Replicas From Photographs

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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    These look like they’re REAL

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    #7

    Made This Little Constellation Bat!

    Made This Little Constellation Bat!

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    The Original Bruno
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Silly musing: Why is there no bat constellation? You'd think bats would feature more in ancient mythology, wouldn't you? Winged creatures in the night sky?

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    #8

    Told A Girl Im Seeing That I Can Carve A "Little". She Said Sarcastically "Yes, For Sure You Can!" - So I Made A Box For Her

    Told A Girl Im Seeing That I Can Carve A "Little". She Said Sarcastically "Yes, For Sure You Can!" - So I Made A Box For Her

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    James Wood
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Kind of like Leo DaVinci did a little bit of painting. Seriously, AMAZING work! ❤️

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    #9

    Made This Embroidery A Month Ago. I Like It So Much

    Made This Embroidery A Month Ago. I Like It So Much

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    Kat Pekin
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Well, I LOVE it so much!

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    #10

    I Made A Reversible Astronomy Hoodie!

    I Made A Reversible Astronomy Hoodie!

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    I don’t want this, I need it

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    #11

    I Recently Knitted An Ocean Blue Sweater, My Favorite Colors

    I Recently Knitted An Ocean Blue Sweater, My Favorite Colors

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    SomePeopleCallMeMaurice
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I WANT

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    #12

    A Quilt I Made For A Friends Baby

    A Quilt I Made For A Friends Baby

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    Kat Pekin
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Baby won't appreciate it, better send it to me :)

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    #13

    An Acrylic Painting I Finally Finished Called "Valley Of The Disco Moon"

    An Acrylic Painting I Finally Finished Called "Valley Of The Disco Moon"

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    Sheila Stamey
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Beautiful!

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    #14

    I Made A Möbius Loop Out Of Ash

    I Made A Möbius Loop Out Of Ash

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    Trevor Hardy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I want to touch it

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    #15

    Little Doll With Set Clothes And Wooden Rack

    Little Doll With Set Clothes And Wooden Rack

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    Kat Pekin
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Call them Bootables(or something way cleverer). Market them. Make your fortune!

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    #16

    I Made These Multicolored Boots For My Client And He Loved It

    I Made These Multicolored Boots For My Client And He Loved It

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Now here is the definition of dapper!

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    #17

    This Is My Pencil Drawing Of Heisenberg, Hope You Enjoy It

    This Is My Pencil Drawing Of Heisenberg, Hope You Enjoy It

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    Kat Pekin
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    You, dear friend, are too talented.

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    #18

    I Designed A Rattlesnake Pen Holder

    I Designed A Rattlesnake Pen Holder

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    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Intricate detail— Fine crafting! Medium used..?

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    #19

    My Dad And I Built A Small House!

    My Dad And I Built A Small House!

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    SomePeopleCallMeMaurice
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Stop it! When are you going to make one for me?

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    #20

    I Made A 19th Century Costume To Be A Victorian Captain America. (Everything I'm Wearing, Down To The Corset And Petticoat Were Sew By Hand)

    I Made A 19th Century Costume To Be A Victorian Captain America. (Everything I'm Wearing, Down To The Corset And Petticoat Were Sew By Hand)

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    Tash
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I dont know...you're showing a scandalous amount of ankle there!! (But for real, this is awesome)

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    #21

    A Month Ago I Put My Teeny Tiny Working, Watch Cufflinks On Reddit - And Reddit Blew Us Up!

    A Month Ago I Put My Teeny Tiny Working, Watch Cufflinks On Reddit - And Reddit Blew Us Up!

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    karl briggs
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    With time on your hands, you put time on others wrists! Lol

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    #22

    I Just Finished My Little Robot. It Has An Unusual Color. It's On A Wire Frame. Can Bend Arms And Legs

    I Just Finished My Little Robot. It Has An Unusual Color. It's On A Wire Frame. Can Bend Arms And Legs

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    waddles
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    that’s just absolutely adorable!

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    #23

    What Do You Think About Combined Handmade Techniques? For Example, I Crochet This Iguana In 3 Colors Of Threads, Than Painted And Made Clay Details

    What Do You Think About Combined Handmade Techniques? For Example, I Crochet This Iguana In 3 Colors Of Threads, Than Painted And Made Clay Details

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    Fiona Bell
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Amazing ! Want one too.

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    #24

    I Made This Painting Of How The Desert Felt To Me. This Is “Desert Magic”

    I Made This Painting Of How The Desert Felt To Me. This Is “Desert Magic”

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    OhnoI’vebeencensored
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This is Homer's chili trip, isn't it?

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    #25

    Moon Struck, Charcoal And Pastel Art By Me

    Moon Struck, Charcoal And Pastel Art By Me

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    Kat Pekin
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    How much? I don't see a price...

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    #26

    I Had A Dream That I Made Cottage Pie With Starry Night Mashed Potatoes And I Haven’t Been Able To Stop Thinking About It.. So I Present To You The Starry Night Cottage Pie

    I Had A Dream That I Made Cottage Pie With Starry Night Mashed Potatoes And I Haven’t Been Able To Stop Thinking About It.. So I Present To You The Starry Night Cottage Pie

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    Sheila Stamey
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Live your dream, then eat them, best case scenario!

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    #27

    I Made Wooden Manta Ray Figure

    I Made Wooden Manta Ray Figure

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    QuirkyKittyGirl
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    That's beautiful. You've captured the simple gracefulness so well.

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    #28

    Lumps Of Coal For The Naughty Made Of Clay By Me :) They Have Butts Haha

    Lumps Of Coal For The Naughty Made Of Clay By Me :) They Have Butts Haha

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    karl briggs
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Love these!

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    #29

    Made A Fridge Magnet For All My Fellow Adhd Friends

    Made A Fridge Magnet For All My Fellow Adhd Friends

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    QuirkyKittyGirl
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I had to read this twice, because my mind wandered in the middle.

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    #30

    I Have 7 Sisters And Every Christmas We Get Together. Since Childhood, We Gave Mom Gifts Made With Our Own Hands. I'm Looking Forward To Christmas And Have Prepared A Gift For My Mother. I Want Summer To Always Be With Her In The Cold Winter! I Made Her These Plates

    I Have 7 Sisters And Every Christmas We Get Together. Since Childhood, We Gave Mom Gifts Made With Our Own Hands. I'm Looking Forward To Christmas And Have Prepared A Gift For My Mother. I Want Summer To Always Be With Her In The Cold Winter! I Made Her These Plates

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    Dawn Marie
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The 3D Affect is amazing!!!

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    #31

    My Anatomical Tablet. The Goal Is To Tell The Child About What The Person Has Inside. I Don’t Have A Medical Education, Everything Was Done Just From An Anatomy Textbook, So If There Are Comments, I’ll Listen

    My Anatomical Tablet. The Goal Is To Tell The Child About What The Person Has Inside. I Don’t Have A Medical Education, Everything Was Done Just From An Anatomy Textbook, So If There Are Comments, I’ll Listen

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    Ooh, it reminds me of the model I had for a science fest

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    #32

    Whale Shark Flask (And Cups)! One Of My Favorite Creations Even After A Year

    Whale Shark Flask (And Cups)! One Of My Favorite Creations Even After A Year

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    Ed Brandon
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Want!

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    #33

    Stained Glass Window I Made A Few Years Ago

    Stained Glass Window I Made A Few Years Ago

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    Kat Pekin
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    How did you get floofs in a window?!

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    #34

    Lockdown Garden Bar Project

    Lockdown Garden Bar Project

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    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Whoa..! A.Mā.ZiNG!

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    #35

    I Made These Metal Insects

    I Made These Metal Insects

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    Jo Bennett
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Meant to type neat. Sorry

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    #36

    Super Proud Of My Polymer Clay Snake Rings!

    Super Proud Of My Polymer Clay Snake Rings!

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Incredibly wonderful. I'm slightly nervous because I'm not sure if polymer clay is strong enough for that without extra reinforcement.

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    #37

    An Oil Painting Painted By Me

    An Oil Painting Painted By Me

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    Sheila Stamey
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I love this!

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    #38

    I Knitted Happy Sweater! Entrelac Technique Of Knit

    I Knitted Happy Sweater! Entrelac Technique Of Knit

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    Dawn Marie
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Is your work for sale? Do you have a web site?

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    #39

    A Handful Of Miniature Ceramic Horses I Have Been Working Recently. Hope You Guys Like It!

    A Handful Of Miniature Ceramic Horses I Have Been Working Recently. Hope You Guys Like It!

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    karl briggs
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Reminds me of the trojan horse, need to make little trojans that can pop out of them now... i said pop, not poop!

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    #40

    I Made A Spider Brooch

    I Made A Spider Brooch

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    JoJo Anisko
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Sorry, no - craftsmanship is excellent, but...no

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    #41

    A Skirt I Made From A Curtain I Got At Goodwill (Made The Blouse Too)

    A Skirt I Made From A Curtain I Got At Goodwill (Made The Blouse Too)

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    TK 421
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    People who make their own clothes are always so beautiful. It must be because their clothes actually fit them in stead of “close enough”

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    #42

    Ceramic Planters I Made

    Ceramic Planters I Made

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    F474
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    the colours! wow

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    #43

    I Decided To Repeat My Favorite Lemon Plates In A Different Color. Which One Do You Like More - Green Or Red? Or Yellow Is Your Favorite?

    I Decided To Repeat My Favorite Lemon Plates In A Different Color. Which One Do You Like More - Green Or Red? Or Yellow Is Your Favorite?

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    SomePeopleCallMeMaurice
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I’m for yellow and I’d like to add I have an urge to lick them like lollipops.

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    #44

    Tangerines Handmade From Polymer Clay

    Tangerines Handmade From Polymer Clay

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    Tsukiko_The_Kitsune
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I thought these were really tiny little tangerines O_O

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    #45

    Some Things I’m Really Proud Of Creating Recently

    Some Things I’m Really Proud Of Creating Recently

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    TK 421
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    If you’re selling, I know some women who’d love some of your gowns.

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    #46

    A Needle Felted Ghostie For The Spooky Season

    A Needle Felted Ghostie For The Spooky Season

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    Kaa
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    How cute!

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    #47

    I've Been Making These Plant Shelves Recently Out Of Hand Planed And Sanded Wood

    I've Been Making These Plant Shelves Recently Out Of Hand Planed And Sanded Wood

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    SomePeopleCallMeMaurice
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Also useful for rustic kitties!

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    #48

    Lately I Have Been Working On A New Set Of Pots. All Ready To Dry

    Lately I Have Been Working On A New Set Of Pots. All Ready To Dry

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    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Anyone else seeing American actor 'John Goodman' ...?

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    #49

    I Made Some Hoodies From Wool Blankets

    I Made Some Hoodies From Wool Blankets

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    SomePeopleCallMeMaurice
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    A+ upcycling!

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    #50

    I Have Made The Perfect Tree Topper

    I Have Made The Perfect Tree Topper

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    karl briggs
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    An accurate angel?

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    #51

    A Necklace I Made With Solid Sterling Silver And Glow Pigment That I Combined With Resin

    A Necklace I Made With Solid Sterling Silver And Glow Pigment That I Combined With Resin

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    karl briggs
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Dazzling!

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    #52

    Painting Of A Denim Jacket. The Gorgon Versace Style, Made By Me. What Do You Say To That?

    Painting Of A Denim Jacket. The Gorgon Versace Style, Made By Me. What Do You Say To That?

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    abysskid
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Would happily turn to stone to look at this gorgeous jacket

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    #53

    What Do You Think Of These Mushroom Lamps I've Been Making Recently?

    What Do You Think Of These Mushroom Lamps I've Been Making Recently?

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    Safy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Toadally cool. haha

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    #54

    I Made Both These Outfits For An Event. The Embroidery Is Gold Work Versions Of Peacock Feathers. A Friend Made The Necklace And Belt - They Are Real Pearls

    I Made Both These Outfits For An Event. The Embroidery Is Gold Work Versions Of Peacock Feathers. A Friend Made The Necklace And Belt - They Are Real Pearls

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    AJay
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    You both look very lovely and happy!

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    #55

    A Few Hand Embroidered Hats I've Made This Month

    A Few Hand Embroidered Hats I've Made This Month

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    Ace Girl
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Love the springtime ghostie!

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    #56

    I Was So Proud Of This Planter, Then Someone Said It Looked Like Bacon

    I Was So Proud Of This Planter, Then Someone Said It Looked Like Bacon

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    Moomin from Denmark
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    But it DOES look like bacon, and that makes it twice as wonderful!!

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    #57

    I Wanted To Make Something To Honor My Ancestors Quetzalcoatl The Feathered-Serpent

    I Wanted To Make Something To Honor My Ancestors Quetzalcoatl The Feathered-Serpent

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    Widdershins66
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Beautiful workmanship, loving the colours and fluidity. Need it lol 👌

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    #58

    My Halloween Costume: The May Queen From Midsommar

    My Halloween Costume: The May Queen From Midsommar

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    Widdershins66
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Wow, beautiful, all that work. You look amazing, madam 🤗

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    #59

    The Stained Glass Lamp Is Made By Me, Please Rate

    The Stained Glass Lamp Is Made By Me, Please Rate

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    sparkly radish
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    100/10

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    #60

    I Made These Miniature English Cooked Breakfasts Out Of Polymer Clay

    I Made These Miniature English Cooked Breakfasts Out Of Polymer Clay

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    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    They would be great as earrings.

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    #61

    I Made Tiny Stained Glass Wet Floor Signs

    I Made Tiny Stained Glass Wet Floor Signs

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    SomePeopleCallMeMaurice
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hilarious!

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    #62

    My Kid Wanted To Be A Conveyor Belt For Halloween, This Was My Best Effort!

    My Kid Wanted To Be A Conveyor Belt For Halloween, This Was My Best Effort!

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Haha, that is brilliant!

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    #63

    Made A Backyard Office During Covid Thanks To Youtube

    Made A Backyard Office During Covid Thanks To Youtube

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    𝔊𝔬𝔱𝔥𝔦𝔠_𝔄𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔩
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Oh cool looks nice and relaxing!

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    #64

    I Had So Much Fun Making These Cartoon Gift Wrapping! Inspired By The Borderlands Videogame

    I Had So Much Fun Making These Cartoon Gift Wrapping! Inspired By The Borderlands Videogame

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    Owen
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago

    Some games have an art style that will still look just as good in 50yrs. You sir/madam, have captured that beautifully!

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    #65

    My Big Bro And I Work Together And He Eats A Moon Pie Every Day At 11 And 4, So I Made Him A Clock!

    My Big Bro And I Work Together And He Eats A Moon Pie Every Day At 11 And 4, So I Made Him A Clock!

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    SomePeopleCallMeMaurice
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    For when it’s pie o’clock!

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    #66

    The Little Girl Upstairs Is Turning 7 Today…she’s Told Me Twice :) I Decided To Gift Her A Jar Full Of My Tiny Origami Stars

    The Little Girl Upstairs Is Turning 7 Today…she’s Told Me Twice :) I Decided To Gift Her A Jar Full Of My Tiny Origami Stars

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    SomePeopleCallMeMaurice
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    This is so sweet!

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    #67

    The Cake I Made For My Wife's 30th Birthday

    The Cake I Made For My Wife's 30th Birthday

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    Widdershins66
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hedwig 💖. How on earth could you eat him?

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    #68

    Big Key I Made But That Unlocks Nothing

    Big Key I Made But That Unlocks Nothing

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    QuirkyKittyGirl
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Maybe it unlocks your imagination.

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    #69

    I Carved A Bathroom Sink From A Big Boulder

    I Carved A Bathroom Sink From A Big Boulder

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    Best Behave
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    With ma bare hands!!!

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    #70

    Pizza Slice I Made For My Brother For Xmas. Just Needs A Hanger And Some Polish!

    Pizza Slice I Made For My Brother For Xmas. Just Needs A Hanger And Some Polish!

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    ~MushroomFrog~
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Om nom nom.

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    #71

    I Hand Embroidered Cannabis Flower

    I Hand Embroidered Cannabis Flower

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    Kp
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Beautiful

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    #72

    Pepper Grinders I Machined After Being Annoyed At Expensive Bad Grinders

    Pepper Grinders I Machined After Being Annoyed At Expensive Bad Grinders

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    indiecognition
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Nothing to sneeze at. Would love to have one on my counter.

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    #73

    I Made A Battle Jacket Of Apunk Cynthia Doll From Rugrats

    I Made A Battle Jacket Of Apunk Cynthia Doll From Rugrats

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    Zeyno
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Funky!

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    #74

    I Spent Way Too Much Time On These, Oil On Canvas

    I Spent Way Too Much Time On These, Oil On Canvas

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    Stary_cat
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Perfect 😍

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