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Have you ever imagined seeing a pencil whose tip has been intricately carved into a tiny train, or perhaps seeing traffic light signals brilliantly adorned with vivid LEDs on the pole? That must be some rather crazy concepts, right? Well, not so much when you take into consideration other things you are about to witness in this post.

There's actually a whole corner of the internet that curates and praises such distinct artistic expressions. It's a community on Reddit called "r/OddlyCreative", a gathering spot for those who appreciate the "odd, the creative, and the utterly mesmerizing" as they call it. It's a community that is set to highlight the power of imagination and show how ordinary things can be turned into something truly extraordinary at times.

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The Indoor Rainbow In The Great Gallery Of Toledo Museum Of Art. This Is Not Refracted Light. It Is Instead An Illusion Created From Thousands Of Threads. Artist: Gabriel Dawe

The Indoor Rainbow In The Great Gallery Of Toledo Museum Of Art. This Is Not Refracted Light. It Is Instead An Illusion Created From Thousands Of Threads. Artist: Gabriel Dawe

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Trees Grown To Look Like Fence

Trees Grown To Look Like Fence

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Peacock Wedding Cake, The Tail Is Made Up Of Cupcakes. By Malizzi Cakes

Peacock Wedding Cake, The Tail Is Made Up Of Cupcakes. By Malizzi Cakes

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The happy frog
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh THATS SO BEAUTIFUL WHEN I GROW UP AND GET MARRIED IMMA MAKE A CAKE LIKR THIS

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#4

Room Entrance Inspired By Narnia

Room Entrance Inspired By Narnia

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Traffic Light Signals With LED’s On The Traffic Pole

Traffic Light Signals With LED’s On The Traffic Pole

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S. E. in Indiana
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so cool. There are many times I have been behind a big truck and cannot see the signal until you are right at it. This would allow you to see what the signal is displaying. Excellent idea.

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A Train Carved From A Pencil Tip. Artist: Cindy Chinn

A Train Carved From A Pencil Tip. Artist: Cindy Chinn

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Loverboy
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will never in my life accomplish something as great as this.

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A Sculpture Of 2 Lions Created Out Of Recycled Cardboard, Paper Bags And Glue. Credit: Sue Beatrice And Andy Gertler

A Sculpture Of 2 Lions Created Out Of Recycled Cardboard, Paper Bags And Glue. Credit: Sue Beatrice And Andy Gertler

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#8

Shah Cheragh Located In Shiraz, Iran. The Walls And Ceilings Are Made Up Of Tiny Pieces Of Mirror That Reflect Light

Shah Cheragh Located In Shiraz, Iran. The Walls And Ceilings Are Made Up Of Tiny Pieces Of Mirror That Reflect Light

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#9

A Turkish Factory Called 'Hitit Terra' Produces Roof Tiles That Provide A Home For Birds

A Turkish Factory Called 'Hitit Terra' Produces Roof Tiles That Provide A Home For Birds

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Stephanie Did It
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here in Texas, you'd have bird nests in early spring, baked birdies in late spring! 😥

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Carrie-Anne Moss’ Dress The New Matrix Premiere

Carrie-Anne Moss’ Dress The New Matrix Premiere

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#11

Dog Owner Makes Bus Lift For Dog With Arthritis To Get Down The Stairs

Dog Owner Makes Bus Lift For Dog With Arthritis To Get Down The Stairs

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#12

Tile Was Used To Fill This Crack In The Concrete Artistically

Tile Was Used To Fill This Crack In The Concrete Artistically

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#13

Joseph Ducreux And His Self Potraits (1700s)

Joseph Ducreux And His Self Potraits (1700s)

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Laundry Art

Laundry Art

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The happy frog
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can turn even the dullest of things into something amazing that’s awesome

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Shadow Sculpture Made From Trash By Tim Noble And Sue Webster

Shadow Sculpture Made From Trash By Tim Noble And Sue Webster

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This Keypad Randomizes The Numbers Every Time So Someone Doesn't Figure Out The Password From The Hand Movements

This Keypad Randomizes The Numbers Every Time So Someone Doesn't Figure Out The Password From The Hand Movements

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10 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And I would get locked out after mis-typing the code too many times.

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Carving A Block Of Wood With A Chisel To Make Little Characters

Carving A Block Of Wood With A Chisel To Make Little Characters

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The happy frog
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh my heart, are they selling these? Because I’d buy all of them they’re too cute

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#20

Hippo Table Underwater Effect

Hippo Table Underwater Effect

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#21

Green House Made From Stained Glass Windows

Green House Made From Stained Glass Windows

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Sue Denham
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are there some well ventilated churches in the area? Just wondering.

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It's Crazy Hair Day, A Small Swing Made With Her Hair

It's Crazy Hair Day, A Small Swing Made With Her Hair

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#26

Got My Artwork Printed Onto A Cotton Dress For My Daughter X

Got My Artwork Printed Onto A Cotton Dress For My Daughter X

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#28

Realism Drawings Of Gems

Realism Drawings Of Gems

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#30

Balancing Sculpture. Polish Sculptor - Jerzy Kedziora

Balancing Sculpture. Polish Sculptor - Jerzy Kedziora

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#32

Hong Kong Landscape Carved Into Duct Tape By Takahiro Iwasaki

Hong Kong Landscape Carved Into Duct Tape By Takahiro Iwasaki

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#34

Bricks Painted Like Books As Garden Decor

Bricks Painted Like Books As Garden Decor

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Ghost Sculpture In The Castle Of Vezio, Italy By Lake Como

Ghost Sculpture In The Castle Of Vezio, Italy By Lake Como

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#36

"Finding Time" By Darrel Radcliffe Using A Chainsaw

"Finding Time" By Darrel Radcliffe Using A Chainsaw

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#37

Fish Carved From Broccoli

Fish Carved From Broccoli

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#38

Transparent Solar Panels

Transparent Solar Panels

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#39

Hanging Christmas Tree Ornaments In The Shape Of A Christmas Tree

Hanging Christmas Tree Ornaments In The Shape Of A Christmas Tree

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#41

Scuba Divers' Underwater Exploration, Oc

Scuba Divers' Underwater Exploration, Oc

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#42

Someone In My Neighbourhood Has Been Filling In Cracks In The Pavement With Mosaic!

Someone In My Neighbourhood Has Been Filling In Cracks In The Pavement With Mosaic!

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The Entire Alphabet Carved Into A Pencil

The Entire Alphabet Carved Into A Pencil

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#46

Hi Guys, I Just Made A Megalodon Diorama, Hope You Guys Like It, If You Are Curious How I Made It, You Can Easily Find My Youtube Channel : Boiz Creator

Hi Guys, I Just Made A Megalodon Diorama, Hope You Guys Like It, If You Are Curious How I Made It, You Can Easily Find My Youtube Channel : Boiz Creator

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This Rock Was Carved Into A Hyper-Realistic Frog

This Rock Was Carved Into A Hyper-Realistic Frog

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Zoey Rayne
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless I see a video of the carving process, I will remain convinced that the pic on the right is just a real toad.

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#49

This Shelf Is Designed To Look Like It Is Phasing Into A Wall

This Shelf Is Designed To Look Like It Is Phasing Into A Wall

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#50

The Making Of My 3D Rainbow Painting

The Making Of My 3D Rainbow Painting

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Mav Mav
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he looks like he had a late night, for the last 20 years

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