50 Times People Made Something So Great, They Just Had To Share It On This Online Group (New Pics)
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.”
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I Drew A Skeleton With Ballpen, Feedback Of Any Kind Is Appreciated
Technically that's a stick figure too. Just insanely detailed.
Load More Replies...Awesome. I love the detail of the skeleton, I also love the background and how it fades out with the cross hatching - there's just enough background to house the skeleton, but only just enough - so it feels a nice and claustrophobic, a little like a tomb/grave with a little imagination. Gives great depth. excellent. You could sell these, framed, but also include the pen that you used to create the art in the frame stuck on the canvas . That would make a really cool feature I think.
Stunning! I love all of the depth and textures - you’re very talented!
You could sell these and I have the perfect buying population in mind. Healthcare workers. Most of us live this kind of thing.
If you practiced, you'd be. Everyone starts somewhere. I'm pretty sure it's taken years for them to get to this point.
Load More Replies...I Made This Painting In Oil On Wood Panel
Right?? I was just scrolling, couldn't figure out why this photo was here, then scrolled up to read the title. O.O
Load More Replies...I swear, if I had 5% of that talent in a single mitochondrion of mine, I'd be damn proud.
I Made A Stained Glass Panel Of Swedish Chef For My Pantry Door
"See de moofin? Und here de boom-a-shootin" - Swedish Chef, How to Make a Doughnut, 1976, Colorized hqdefault-...7be4f8.jpg
We reached out to Elena Strelnikova, an artist who specializes in handmade knitting and member of the Something I Made subreddit. Her recent post of this ocean blue sweater she made caught everyone’s attention, with members of community praising her skill and talent.
“I really like to create something. When I was 9 years old, a neighbor who knitted a lot gave me a skein of yarn and showed me how to knit loops. Initially, it seemed very tedious and boring, but I wanted to knit something so much that I continued my crooked knitting until I knitted a whole scarf and was very proud of myself,” Elena, who goes as Soulartes on Reddit, recounted.
I Made A Literary Quote Clock Out Of An Old Kindle - It Tells The Time Entirely With Real Book Quotes
They are for sale. Called Author Clocks. https://authorclock.com/. I dont know how the OP hacked his kindle to do this, but the idea is not original.
Load More Replies...This is really cool and I want one, but I feel like it’s heavily weighted towards quotes from early 1900’s English novels featuring trains.
I went to the web site. A bit expensive, but not really for the fantastic find and 25% off at the moment!!
My Newest Drawing
what i said out loud after reading the caption was this: DRAWINGG??
Load More Replies...Never be embarrassed! Do it for yourself AND show off as well!
Load More Replies...I Create Custom Needle Felted Pet Replicas From Photographs
I have one of my GSD Ember, who died in 2010. It's not by this same artist, but it's similarly AMAZINGLY realistic. The artist I used even incorporated some of Ember's actual fur into the sculpture!
Load More Replies...Two Felted Fox is absolutely brilliant! When my first service dog, Big Sally, passed away, my partner had a needle felt replica made by Two Felted Fox. I ugly cried when I received it, because it was so lifelike, right down to her one wonky ear ❤️ We then had another done of Hedwig, who is my current service dog, and it is equally as amazing! Definitely recommend checking out their Etsy shop!
That is incredible. I love ETSY! You can find the best gifts on that site.
And I have gone to their Etsy shop. I might need to save a little but I must have some of their work.
Load More Replies...After neglecting knitting for twenty years, the artist refound her love of knitting when she got a dog. “It was my lovely Dina, who now has a few sweaters and overalls due to the cold winters in my area. Since then I have been knitting all the time,” Elena said, adding that knitting is her yoga and relaxation.
When asked about her signature handmade sweaters, Elena told us that they not only require a lot of time, but also a particular type of yarn and knitting skills. “This knitting technique is called entrelac and even a beginner can master it, and you can achieve the perfect result with experience,” she said.
Made This Little Constellation Bat!
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?
Reminded me of the little tiny Stella Luna that came with the book that I bought for my children when they were young. Precious!
The constellations are obviously camouflage. When the bat is flying at night, all anyone looking up will see is the stars.
OMG! This is perfect! My partner has drawn a one page comic strip, with our favourite animals (Rat & Bat) and this bat, with its wing position is EXACTLY like his. I would love to own this and get a rat one made for him too! <3
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
Kind of like Leo DaVinci did a little bit of painting. Seriously, AMAZING work! ❤️
If she is sarcastic like that I would make her my ex. That will not get better.
I thought the same thing too! She didn't deserve the box.
Load More Replies...Made This Embroidery A Month Ago. I Like It So Much
Wish I had the talent,of this people on here. This the best I can do IMG_202303...f5eef3.jpg
You should definitely start an art shop of these! This is stunning!!
For Elena, just like for many other members of the Something I Made community, the fact that she can create anything with her own hands is a special feeling. Moreover, since she lives in a cold region, “a warm sweater, hat and mittens are necessary.”
“I can knit things from natural, high-quality yarn that do not lose quality and appearance over the years. I have failures and sometimes I don’t knit for a long time, but when I get bored, I return to knitting again,” Elena told us. She also said that she loves it when her handmade things are worn by people in many countries of the world and it brings them joy.
I Made A Reversible Astronomy Hoodie!
I Recently Knitted An Ocean Blue Sweater, My Favorite Colors
Entrelac knitting, for everyone who wants one its not difficult to learn.
I was just going to say that the pattern isn't that hard and with variegated wool the results are fairly easily replicated if you put the time in.
Load More Replies...A Quilt I Made For A Friends Baby
Best part is when the baby grows up it will still be amazing and beautiful and something they actually want to keep!
And hang on the wall. That's already an Heirloom
Load More Replies...You made such a beautiful quilt. You can see that you put your time and love into it.
Right now, Elena is busy knitting a sweater with a polar bear face. “I have long wanted to master intarsia and jacquard,” she said.
For the beginners of knitting, Elena’s advice is to not be afraid and take on any project that they want. “Nothing is impossible. There is now a lot of free and paid information on the internet on how to learn to knit, master knitting techniques or knit a particular product,” she said. Check out Elena's handmade creations on her website.
An Acrylic Painting I Finally Finished Called "Valley Of The Disco Moon"
I Made A Möbius Loop Out Of Ash
I want one that's the perfect size to hold in my hand. I want to just feel it idk.. is that weird?
omgosh it is just amazing!!! I am so impressed that you could visualize such an object and make it into reality in such a skilled manner. The ash is the perfect material for this project since it has the texture and grain to really bring out the fine details. Very fine work indeed.
Little Doll With Set Clothes And Wooden Rack
Call them Bootables(or something way cleverer). Market them. Make your fortune!
So cozy looking and adorable! She’s got some great taste in clothes - and boots!
I Made These Multicolored Boots For My Client And He Loved It
This Is My Pencil Drawing Of Heisenberg, Hope You Enjoy It
I definitely would’ve thought this was a photograph if you hadn’t said it was a drawing. You have a true gift!
WOW!!! You are exceptionally talented!! Send a picture of that to him via social media!
The best part is the textures. The texture and details of the skin are absolutely fantastic. The biggest problem is the glasses. The left lens is far smaller than the right, the arms are going at completely different angles, and the left arm seems to be sitting outside of the left ear. The beard also looks spikey and unnatural.
I Designed A Rattlesnake Pen Holder
It’s brass with zirconia eyes. You can buy it if you like it. $328 https://www.coppertistwu.com/products/rattlesnake-pen-holder?utm_source=Reddit&utm_medium=somethingimade&utm_campaign=1
Load More Replies...Did they start their career with the pencil holding caterpillar from last week 😂
Looks like it might be pewter, but some of these artists on here are freaks of nature. There’s an artist above who drew some metal hardware that I thought was a photograph..
If you click the link and explore a bit it says it’s made of brass. But pewter is a good guess, I had no idea!
Load More Replies...My Dad And I Built A Small House!
Oh yeah that’s something to casually do. Don’t you all do that every friday?
If you want one, contact your local construction contractor.
Load More Replies...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 dont know...you're showing a scandalous amount of ankle there!! (But for real, this is awesome)
Ankle? I can see her calves! Was she raised by wolves?
Load More Replies...You have extraordinary skill as a seamstress! Definitely a labor of love, I can imagine that it took quite a bit of time to do this. The seams look so perfect, I can tell that you did not rush it. Very, very nice!!
A Month Ago I Put My Teeny Tiny Working, Watch Cufflinks On Reddit - And Reddit Blew Us Up!
These are so original and elegant - I had no idea so many people wear cufflinks these days!
apparently so! A thrifting podcast I follow says that some older cufflinks are quite collectable due to GenZers buying them
Load More Replies...Wow, I'm surprised! I have a pair of cufflinks made from ladies' wristwatches from back when ladies' watches were more like jewelry and were too small to actually see. Also, they don't run anymore (if they did to begin with).
I Just Finished My Little Robot. It Has An Unusual Color. It's On A Wire Frame. Can Bend Arms And Legs
He is so cute that if he and his kind were to take over the world, I'm not sure I'd be able to resist.
He would be my friend forever. We would go everywhere together. I would tell him the secrets of my heart.
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 I think? I think those techniques work beautifully together, and I think you have a great eye and an incredible amount of talent.
I Made This Painting Of How The Desert Felt To Me. This Is “Desert Magic”
You ate some of these cacti's flowers before painting, didn't you ?
Moon Struck, Charcoal And Pastel Art By Me
This is from a Reddit sub so the artists aren’t seeing comments here. Click on the user handle at the bottom of the thumbnail. ✌🏻
Load More Replies...I can't stop looking at this one. I can smell the salt water and feel the spray. Absolutely stunning.
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
if it was a sweet it could be a best cake scenario :D
Load More Replies...What a bizarre dream! It’s so beautiful that it’d be hard to eat it.
Dreams are extraordinary things. I try to learn more about them every chance I get, it is very interesting and intriguing.
Turned out better than if she'd had a dream about Devil's Tower, Wyoming. :-)
Yes, but this is SO much more than just mashed potatoes. Yummm...
Load More Replies...I Made Wooden Manta Ray Figure
That's beautiful. You've captured the simple gracefulness so well.
Yes!! Took the words out of my mouth, polished them up and made them nicer😊 :)
Load More Replies...Lumps Of Coal For The Naughty Made Of Clay By Me :) They Have Butts Haha
Upvote for the “they have butts comment and addition to the sculpture”
Made A Fridge Magnet For All My Fellow Adhd Friends
That sounds like me and wouldn’t surprise me thanks to a family history. Ah, well, it is fairly well managed if I have it!
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
Imagine being one of the other sisters. How do you compete with something as beautiful as that?
It's a really cool technique where you glue glass on glass and then put it in the oven. I did a workshop once (never became this beautiful) but it was a super accessible technique, if someone with loads of glass colours and an oven hosts the workshop of course
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
We were supposed to do a kidney transplant on it and had to explain everything about it to the parents who came to watch. Our school was apparently the first ever school who did a science fest for surgery in my city
Load More Replies...i used to think that guts were spread out and i would ask what was in between them...
Whale Shark Flask (And Cups)! One Of My Favorite Creations Even After A Year
I found the link to their pottery Studio on Reddit. I have a feeling they kept the flask, but they have a lot of cool bowls and mugs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/snowybrookstudios
Load More Replies...Stained Glass Window I Made A Few Years Ago
There are several techniques, but it's probably powdered black glass is baked onto the base color, then ground off to reveal the lighter color beneath.
Load More Replies...Hi. My last name is McCartney and I don't see our name often here in the U.S., mostly McCarthy. NOT the same family! Cheers!
Load More Replies...Looks like ame- anenemy- anemenemy- anememy- someone help me out here /j
I normally don’t like stained glass, but the 3d effect on these is exceptional 👏👏👏
Lockdown Garden Bar Project
I Made These Metal Insects
Very, cool, but I think that scorpions are actually arachnids, but still very awesome!
Super Proud Of My Polymer Clay Snake Rings!
Incredibly wonderful. I'm slightly nervous because I'm not sure if polymer clay is strong enough for that without extra reinforcement.
It absolutely is. It’s PVC, so it flexes a lot without breaking. It does soften when it’s warm, so the only danger is it could slide off and she wouldn’t notice.
Load More Replies...Slither, slither Slithery snek. Wrapped around And round we go. Slippery, slinkily, Slithery snek.
An Oil Painting Painted By Me
Hey, that really works! Thx for sharing.
Load More Replies...Phenomenal work. If you haven't already, ask around, see if you can find a gallery willing to help sell.
I Knitted Happy Sweater! Entrelac Technique Of Knit
Here's her shop info: https://linktr.ee/Lenartes
Load More Replies...I absolutely love this and those colors!!! It matches the painting in the background!!
A Handful Of Miniature Ceramic Horses I Have Been Working Recently. Hope You Guys Like It!
Reminds me of the trojan horse, need to make little trojans that can pop out of them now... i said pop, not poop!
I’ll have you know it ‘twas the Greeks that jumped out of the horse and attacked Troy
Load More Replies...I Made A Spider Brooch
I would love to own this. I used to have the most beautiful spider brooch, made out of silver and red glass beads. Unfortunately, it was stolen during a party my daughter held while I was away. We never found out who had taken it.
Here is the link to the artist’s Etsy. They have a variety of lovely spider brooches: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexArtRoom?search_query=Spider
Load More Replies...My friend would love this, she's getting another pet spider soon :)
A Skirt I Made From A Curtain I Got At Goodwill (Made The Blouse Too)
People who make their own clothes are always so beautiful. It must be because their clothes actually fit them in stead of “close enough”
It's because they've used their skills and made it exactly the way they want it. It radiates their happiness :)
Load More Replies..."Check the Level" by Dirty Heads. "Walkin down the runway in a dress she made from curtains."
I am so envious of people that can make their own clothes. Amazing talent!!!!
Ceramic Planters I Made
Where can I get this! I love these so much. Love the tropical style!
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’m for yellow and I’d like to add I have an urge to lick them like lollipops.
It is like lemon, lime and maybe grapefruit? The yellow is such a happy color, but the green is so beautiful!!
The set is stunning all together! Would LOVE to see cobalt blue in addition!
Tangerines Handmade From Polymer Clay
Me too.At first glance, I thought they were pround of peeling them well.
Load More Replies...So cute--but someone would think they are candy and OUCH, there goes another tooth!
Some Things I’m Really Proud Of Creating Recently
I have worked as a background actor in over 60 productions in TV and film. You TRULY are extremely talented and would do AMAZING in wardrobe. These are spectacular and just as beautiful as what I've worn in period pieces!
A Needle Felted Ghostie For The Spooky Season
I would love to try felting, but alas, i have a sensory issue with non-compressed cotton and wool so I can't touch it.
Please someone tell this ghost that he's doing an excellent job of being spooky, he looks rather concerned
I've Been Making These Plant Shelves Recently Out Of Hand Planed And Sanded Wood
My thoughts exactly! My cats would LOVE this!! I am not so good with plants.
Load More Replies...Plant shelf? I'm sure my cats flip the plants over and take it for themselves
Lately I Have Been Working On A New Set Of Pots. All Ready To Dry
Excellent character in these. Reminds me of the door knockers in a great David Bowie movie.
I Made Some Hoodies From Wool Blankets
He sells them on his website petrosgear if you have a large chunk of change to be warm and stylish.
Thank you for sharing! I actually think his prices aren't too bad considering I'm paying for something really unique and handmade.
Load More Replies...Not a good disguise for your next holdup. Solids are better for anonymity.
Oooh I just found a couple of great blankets at my aunts house and I have a pattern for a Baja shirt... plans MADE.
I Have Made The Perfect Tree Topper
Sort of. This is a biblically accurate Serafin, which is a type of angelic being. Not the same type that appeared to most people, but specifically referred to in the book of Revelation. What's nissing is the eyes all over it's wings :)
Load More Replies...It is actually a "biblically accurate" depiction of guardian angel called a Seraphim. Angels were not always depicted as the gorgeous and otherworldly spirit guardians. Definitely a little bit of nightmare fuel.
Load More Replies...A Necklace I Made With Solid Sterling Silver And Glow Pigment That I Combined With Resin
Painting Of A Denim Jacket. The Gorgon Versace Style, Made By Me. What Do You Say To That?
What Do You Think Of These Mushroom Lamps I've Been Making Recently?
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
Lovely reenactment garb. I wonder if they are both members of the Society of Creative Anachronism (one of the largest societies in the world for Medieval and Renaissance reenactment)
A Few Hand Embroidered Hats I've Made This Month
I Was So Proud Of This Planter, Then Someone Said It Looked Like Bacon
But it DOES look like bacon, and that makes it twice as wonderful!!
They are just jealous of your skill! Or hungry. But mostly jealous.
I Wanted To Make Something To Honor My Ancestors Quetzalcoatl The Feathered-Serpent
Beautiful workmanship, loving the colours and fluidity. Need it lol 👌
My Halloween Costume: The May Queen From Midsommar
never watched, just looked up the plot and costume, really cool-sounding plot, and awesome costume! the flowers are so well put together! the one in the movie is pretty cool too
The Stained Glass Lamp Is Made By Me, Please Rate
I Made These Miniature English Cooked Breakfasts Out Of Polymer Clay
I Made Tiny Stained Glass Wet Floor Signs
I can see a lazy guy putting this next to a puddle he just made instead of cleaning it
My Kid Wanted To Be A Conveyor Belt For Halloween, This Was My Best Effort!
Kids come up with the weirdest ideas....and you KILLED it!!! Woohoo!! Hopefully he wants to be a pair of pajamas next year ^^
Or a pair of pants - there's a hilarious well known pic of a little boy going as a pair of jeans for Halloween. It's SO cute.
Load More Replies...Made A Backyard Office During Covid Thanks To Youtube
It looks really nice. Is that in America? I am not very sure but it looks like made from not so stable material? Does anyone know?
I Had So Much Fun Making These Cartoon Gift Wrapping! Inspired By The Borderlands Videogame
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!
With Moon Pies, the "Since 1917" serves as the best-sold-by date.
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
Awww, what an incredibly sweet and thoughtful gift. My roommate and I used to love folding these back in Uni when we got stressed.
This gift looks really cute, colorful. I am not sure I would appreciate it though as I don't like clutter. The most I would want as an ornament is some pictures to hang and some flowers. My aunt is super creative and makes a lot if things but she has so much clutter at home and now when she has to move, I am doing my best to pack everything but it is so tiring. She also has many gifts which just catch dust but she is not going to give it away as it is a gift... Unless you know that the person will really appreciate it, don't give them random stuff, however cute it is. Some people have hard time to get rid of it after and get so depressed about the clutter:(
The Cake I Made For My Wife's 30th Birthday
Big Key I Made But That Unlocks Nothing
Looks like something my dad might make. He was a sheet metal worker for many years (he recently retired), and he could be pretty crafty with the medium, if he wanted to. 😊
Looks like one of the pope's two ceremonial keys (which also unlock nothing).
I Carved A Bathroom Sink From A Big Boulder
Pizza Slice I Made For My Brother For Xmas. Just Needs A Hanger And Some Polish!
I thought that it was a pizza lamp at first, I was gonna say...take my money! 😆
I Hand Embroidered Cannabis Flower
Pepper Grinders I Machined After Being Annoyed At Expensive Bad Grinders
Because my eyesight is awful, I thought they had Rick and Morty toppers at first.
I Made A Battle Jacket Of Apunk Cynthia Doll From Rugrats
I Spent Way Too Much Time On These, Oil On Canvas
I think in this modern age we forget that once a lot of us were skilled crafts people as you could not just order up from China. In the UK we used have this man called Fred Dibnah who did television programs visiting people with old skills. I remember him visiting one man the very few men who used to make the wooden blanks of engine parts for black sand casting. Not only could this man craft an exact engine blank from wood but also size it to allow for the shrinkage of the molten metal in the mold.
Isn't this from Reddit? I did a "find image source" on one of the pictures and it went to Reddit. Am I wrong?
Load More Replies...So many awesomely skilled people doing awesome things with their skill! This post made me happy.
i wish i was talented like this people, everything i saw on this post was beautiful
Start somewhere and practice. These people weren't born knowing to do something, it's a HECK Ton of practice. Trust me, you'll get there, but you need to have a lot of patience and the ability to keep up no matter what.
Load More Replies...I made a couple of stickers for my brother’s birthday and one of them is a multicoloured star which I’m really proud of. I can’t really attach any image though
I also just made a doodle in class with a pen which shows an alien abduction of cheese and it’s one of the best doodles I’ve done till date with a pen
Load More Replies...So many incredibly talented people in the world. I love listicles like these as they help me discover new artists.
https://www.tinkercad.com/things/e6U4xWl29Lf-kirby-keychain i made this! it's a kirby 3d-printable keychain! you're welcome to print it, pandas!
I think in this modern age we forget that once a lot of us were skilled crafts people as you could not just order up from China. In the UK we used have this man called Fred Dibnah who did television programs visiting people with old skills. I remember him visiting one man the very few men who used to make the wooden blanks of engine parts for black sand casting. Not only could this man craft an exact engine blank from wood but also size it to allow for the shrinkage of the molten metal in the mold.
Isn't this from Reddit? I did a "find image source" on one of the pictures and it went to Reddit. Am I wrong?
Load More Replies...So many awesomely skilled people doing awesome things with their skill! This post made me happy.
i wish i was talented like this people, everything i saw on this post was beautiful
Start somewhere and practice. These people weren't born knowing to do something, it's a HECK Ton of practice. Trust me, you'll get there, but you need to have a lot of patience and the ability to keep up no matter what.
Load More Replies...I made a couple of stickers for my brother’s birthday and one of them is a multicoloured star which I’m really proud of. I can’t really attach any image though
I also just made a doodle in class with a pen which shows an alien abduction of cheese and it’s one of the best doodles I’ve done till date with a pen
Load More Replies...So many incredibly talented people in the world. I love listicles like these as they help me discover new artists.
https://www.tinkercad.com/things/e6U4xWl29Lf-kirby-keychain i made this! it's a kirby 3d-printable keychain! you're welcome to print it, pandas!
