50 DIY Disasters That Might Make You Question Humanity’s Creativity (New Pics)
Interview With ExpertThere’s something truly exhilarating about making things with your own hands. Whether it’s crocheting a keychain or building a table from scratch, DIY projects can be both rewarding and oddly therapeutic. But let’s be honest—DIYs aren’t always as effortless as they look on Pinterest. Sometimes, they’re less of a creative triumph and more of a chaotic adventure.
Today, we’ve rounded up some of the most hilariously bad DIY attempts that’ll have you laughing, cringing, and wondering, “What were they thinking?” From questionable design choices to full-blown sculpture disasters, these projects are a crash course in what not to do. Keep scrolling to discover why duct tape isn’t always the answer and why some ideas are better left as just that: ideas.
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it's very easily makeable if you have the tools!
Load More Replies...That's a Very weak base, considering all that resin must weigh a ton! And you could never sit on it or use it as a table, for fear of scratching it. A lot of work, looks great, totally impractical.
The internet is overflowing with content: funny memes, cute pet videos, delicious recipes, and helpful how-tos. However, one category that consistently grabs our attention is DIY. There's something fascinating about watching people transform everyday items into something creative and useful. Whether it’s turning old jars into lanterns or making a shelf from scrap wood, it’s incredibly satisfying. And let’s be real, they make you believe you can do it, too.
Some of these DIY projects look so polished, they could be straight out of a showroom. It’s easy to get inspired and want to dive into something yourself. But truthfully, not everyone is a natural DIYer. While some people have a knack for it, others, to put it gently, really should step away from the glue gun.
It's good, could have stopped at the hat for me, but it's nicely done
Load More Replies...When your family fights they can throw rocks at each other
Perfect solution, cuz you KNOW when you throw the thimble and lose it forever your life is over anyway.
Load More Replies...Just imagine if a fight were to break out with this Monopoly board😂😂😂😂😂
To dig deeper into the world of home-grown creativity, we spoke with Kashish, an Instagram DIY creator with over 14k followers. Her page is a delightful collection of simple, budget-friendly crafts that range from handmade accessories to floral bouquets. She’s made a name for herself by sharing DIYs that anyone can try at home. And she was kind enough to share her top tips.
“DIY is great for saving money and improving your lifestyle,” Kashish says. “But you’ve got to know what you’re getting into.” Not every trend is worth following blindly. Just because something looks easy online doesn’t mean it is. You need to assess whether you’ve got the tools, the patience, and the right expectations. A little preparation goes a long way in avoiding disasters.
Remove the stickers, strip and refinish the wood, and replace the handles. Or list it free.
I have one that has been used by every kid in the family. Mom and dad bought it when she was pregnant with me, and it went down the line. She redid it for the girls and itbbegan to look it's age. By the time I got my hands on it it had been thru the wringer. I spent quite a while on it, but it looks great now. It took a lot of elbow grease and about $45 worth of wood but it's gonna be good for another 70 years. All that said, she could have gone any number of ways with a better result.
Load More Replies...The colour isn’t even that bad for a kids room, not that I would have chosen it. But the alphabet letters need to go as they cheapen the look big time.
Take all of the c**p off of it. Strip the paint and refinish the wood.
sand off the stickers and put some high gloss paint on it
oh ffs, please tell me you meant black and not blue. I see gold and black letters...
Load More Replies...What was the alternative? Lied? How is that a thing anyway?
The phrase contains “believed,” not “belived” (which isn’t a word).
Load More Replies...I want to think the last one should be "lived"..or is it "she lied"..or "she lived"? too many options...
Ok. First major fail. But as the cats say, it makes sense if you don’t think about it.
The cats want us to think of nothing but wet food. Or is that just mine?
Load More Replies...What is this supposed to be? A bottle? An ornament? A present for your mother in law?
“Start with a budget,” she advises. “If making something ends up costing you twice as much and takes all your time, you might want to rethink if it’s better to just buy it.” It's one of the most practical tips out there. Many beginners get swept up in the fun and end up overspending. Kashish emphasizes that DIY should feel rewarding, not like a financial regret.
God, I thought some of my art/craft projects came out bad, but none were as bad as these
New craft idea: half-jam an American flag into a too-big frame and pretend that it's modern patriotic art
I like this one. Of course art is subjective, but what I'm getting from this is that you can put documents like the declaration of independence or the constitution behind glass in a museum or archive, but the spirit of freedom cannot be contained in a frame. And I'm not from the USA.
I love your interpretation! As an American and a Texan, this is my patriotic self through art!
Load More Replies...This is actually quite interesting. In the right setting, it would work very well.
Once again, please, learn the flag code,the rules of how to treat the lag with respect, and not a prop to hide your hate.
Its always funny to remember its actually a federal law being broken to display the American flag incorrectly. For example, American flag bikinis, boxers, etc, all technically illegal, but the law is no longer enforced. Weird.
Load More Replies...If you don't mind ignoring the flag code, and lately a bunch of folks don't mind at all.
What...even is ir? Cake? Halloween mask? Is there a real head in there? What is happening?
“Always keep safety in mind,” she adds. “Especially when it comes to using sharp tools or drilling.” It’s easy to underestimate how dangerous household tools can be. A minor mistake can quickly turn into a serious injury. Wearing protective gear and reading instructions might not be fun, but it’s necessary. Creativity and caution can and should go hand in hand.
The art is really solid. Not anatomically correct, but still looks cool
Yep, he knew what bones in an arm look like!!! Maybe an alien's arm?
You've never actually been to America, have you?
Load More Replies...Looks scary. Even more so if I imagine anti-abotionalists using "blood"covered ones for their criminal acts and rallies. "See, they are killing this big of baby". One other hand, creator isn't responsible for abuse, of course.
On the other hand, buy a dozen or so, soak 'em in red kool-aid and throw them at the protestors outside Planned Parenthood.
Load More Replies...It would be cool if it didn't look like it was made of literal shít
I think I would put an old abandoned pirate ship model in the bottom, and some "Goonies" action figures, then it would be passable...😂
“Start small,” Kashish says. “Always test your skills and materials on a tiny scale before committing.” This is especially true for complicated projects like furniture or wall decor. Testing helps you understand how materials behave and if you’re ready to take on something bigger. Plus, small wins build confidence. And that confidence is key for your next big project.
It’s a cool thing to make out of some thrift store jeans and ties, but not worth 95$
Load More Replies...Looks like something from the 70s. That decade had some truly ugly clothing.
Id like to add though, I bet the poster would make a wicked cute pleated school girl type skirt out of ties like this though!
Load More Replies...Too old and too square to wear but when I was in college I would have *lived* in these
I can imagine it sitting in largely landscaped backyard off to a corner perhaps overgrown in moss and some type of ivy. An old pole and wire cloths line apparatus behind/over it with same said ivy and ladyfingers or honeysuckle vines. A few bird feeders nearby and one or two houses. Or... nightmare fuel...
Rip it down to it's frame and springs, nail a sheet of plywood underneath fill the "seat" with soil and start again.
“DIY takes time,” she says firmly. “So allow enough of it, and don’t rush the job.” The internet loves to show transformations in 30 seconds, but real-life crafting is slower. Rushing often leads to sloppy work, frustration, and wasted effort. Kashish encourages taking breaks, stepping back to assess progress, and being patient. The final result is always worth the extra time.
And all of sudden, the "crochet fetus" above looks very cute and funny
The tragedy is that the maker didn't see how WRONG the first one was and just kept on making them.
They forgot the best part which is the listing. It's the husband begging people to buy them and get them out of his house
Make the one on left left into a Chucky doll and it would be okay.
Mocking something that is probably very personal and meaningful to this person, and that actually looks kinda pretty, isn't nice.
I agree. I mean sure, the whole pregnancy test thing might be a little disgusting, but how do we know it’s even real and why would that matter? It’s honestly not hurting anyone.
Load More Replies...If you zoom in really close, it does look like it has a cross line that is super faded.
Load More Replies...Because of the pregnancy test. I dont think its gross and its a bit wrong to mock something so personal or meaningful for the person
Load More Replies...Yellow swirled through the resin would've been a hilarious touch!
How big is the pregnancy test? I’ve never used one but I always assumed they were half that size.
I think it looks bigger than it really is because of the raisin (like a spoon put in water looks bigger)
Load More Replies...Is this dedicated to a child or just random bathroom floor garbage!?!? EEEWWW
It’s the bracelet put on a “baby boy 6-1-22” at a hospital.
Load More Replies...Say it's a MAGA dog bed and paint it red. Then make the price $500 and some idiot cult member will buy it.
At least this made me laugh. And laugh. That's Donald Trump level inability to judge your own strengths - or maybe a young Trump admirer who thinks the rest of the world is 100% gullible!
“Don’t go out and buy a ton of supplies at once,” she warns. “Try using things you already have at home.” It’s easy to get tempted by fancy tools and colorful materials. But many great DIYs begin with stuff lying around: cardboard, leftover fabric, or old jars. Not only does this save money, but it also keeps the creative challenge alive. Resourcefulness is a DIYer’s best friend.
Tbh I like it, but I'll give you 2% of that price ($75) at the absolute most for it
And 30 years later your kid tells you he's still having nightmares about this thing in his bedroom
Oh thank god! I’d lost my fake floating thermometurd and thought I’d never find another! /s
Thermometurd should've been the one and only comment here. Well done.
Load More Replies...It was probably made by a little girl. It is fine.
Load More Replies...This looks like something my grandmother would have made out of flea market trinkets
It depends how young or old the artist is and how long they are doing this or if this is a "tryout" or a workshop result. Some people go on with friends to workshops but have no sense of style and could produce this, but they go for the company. Maybe also depends on their mental capabilities.
Not my style but I can tell someone put all their favorite things and to them it's beautiful 🤗 And at least it's not framed dog pi$$
“Make the most of online resources,” she says. “Tutorials are there for a reason, use them!” From YouTube channels to DIY blogs, the internet is packed with helpful advice. Watching others make mistakes (and fix them) can be incredibly insightful. Kashish recommends bookmarking your favorite creators and learning from their journeys. After all, even experts were beginners once.
Ban. Escape. Anyone. Can. Have. Maybe? Still doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Would feel smoother if it was "Best" instead of "Ban".
"Anyone can have an escape!" I broke the code! 🎉 Edit: Dunno what to do with the extra B tho...
They were trying to make beach an acronym but they don’t know what an acronym is.
Load More Replies...What I find terrifying is "It is one of my best sellers".
Load More Replies...I hate that "female doll legs" are obviously still Barbie high heels.
These are the types of questions we all need to be asking ourselves
Load More Replies...If you paint this abomination white you may be able to sell it as a blank canvas.
Well, sometimes, no matter how much you plan, DIY projects can turn into absolute disasters. Just like the ones in these posts: they’re chaotic, hilarious, and painfully relatable. Which one had you laughing or cringing the most? Ever had a DIY go horribly wrong? We’d love to hear your story—drop it in the comments and let us know how your project turned out (or fell apart)!
Those goats look like they are under the influence of some illegal d***s (specially the bottom left one), in the same state of whoever painted it.
men starring at goats...and painted them ( movie reference)
Load More Replies...This one is better than many of the other paintings, and the price is in line with normal art prices.
House elf sometimes need to use the toilet too...or pretend it wasn't them who farted.
Oh right, it was the $7 price tag that was keeping people from buying
I thought the bottom one was Elton John and these were chess pieces!
It’s not the flex she thinks it is. She’s likely going for “quirky,” but ended up with “crazy.”
Load More Replies...That's it, I'm going to get rich by framing & selling my own dogs' pees lol!
I would not pay $40, but I love this for my Halloween freak show. Might make my own.
you know this is about mocking the artwork, not other people’s beauty choices. shame on you.
Load More Replies...Because clearly the thing that would make chess better is being able to see the veins of the pieces
...Alas it seemed it was all in vein
Load More Replies...Just because you can put it in resin, it doesn’t mean you should…
Because who wants to easily recognise the number of dots on a piece...
Oh wow! I have always wanted dominos with worms and random decaying crud.
Really? I can pretty easily describe it with words: shades of purple messily painted onto a canvas with white horizonal lines
That's a lot of words to describe "you're not fooling anyone"
Load More Replies...I can sort of see what they're thinking. Paintings of the same caliber are going for millions at famous galleries, but what they don't understand is that the reason so much money is attached to those paintings is only because the painters are already rich and famous, and the works themselves are largely being used as a means of money laundering and tax evasion for the fabulously wealthy.
Doesn't explain Blue Poles in Canberra Parliament House. They spent millions on that piece of garbage.
Load More Replies...Seriously. C**p art that is nothing more than this sells in gallaries everyday. If warhol did this you'd say it was genius in it's subility.
Three green cubes with one eye each staring down a hallway at a black blob approaching them
Copying the early masters of modern art is a good way to learn. Obviously you skipped that class.
Not the worst idea on here (at least they put something on them to stop the petals from drying out / molding)
Tell the truth. They just dropped an open can of paint and it rolled down the stairs and they're trying to make the best of it right? Right?
That's definitely what it looks like, but the description sounds too serious. They acknowledge that "you don't see this every day", but then they try to sell it like it's actually awesome.
Load More Replies...So they dropped a can of paint then ended up spending more to have it forever a part of their stairs than it would have cost to remove it to begin with? Oh, and we’ll call it a waterfall.
I have to admit I admire these people, putting this kind of s**t up for sale.
You make that yourself with kids maybe, but you don't buy anything like that.
I understand why you're selling it. I couldn't cope with having it in the house either. Just dispose of it overnight, tell your kid it sold, and give them $15.
Holy cow! That doesn't even cover the junction box. Never mind that resin probably isn't approved for use in electrical work
Somehow this reminds me of those bubblegum cigarettes that were still available when I was little. I saw these nails and could taste the cheap gum.
Ok, that might be the WORST manicure I have ever seen....and they're getting really stupid these days
I have one of those 3D pens, apparently I should use it to start an Etsy shop /s
She is clearly not well if she genuinely thinks putting used tampons (or at least ones that look used) in her hair is anything close to a good idea
Some girls in my school used them like a pendant on their pencil case to look edgy. They were indeed unwell.
Load More Replies...They are probably painted, because used tampons don't look like that at all.
I think this is OK. Teenage girls do stuff like this sometimes. It’s a girl power thing. We need to stop thinking that women’s bodies are gross.
When you do something different to standout. You stand outside and now you feel like a fool
I would not want it, but I do respect the dedication and craftsmanship.
What socks? Those are flip-flops with buckles with "• 69 •" drawn / tattooed on her feet
G/9 - some are rounded, some are square, some are pointed. All are tacky & naff.
I can imagine the chemical smell when the toaster is used.
Pretty cool, but I would do it on my toaster. Or toilet seat for that matter.
What is so terrible about this? I cut off the fronts of my husband's T-shirts and sewed them onto a quilt backing after he died.
Its not the idea, it is the content. Mommys new man ? Stud muffin?
Load More Replies...I was thinking, this isn’t that bad…and then I read the print on the clothing. Yikes.
AKAKAKAKAKAKA I WOKE UP MY DOG FROM LAUGHING TO HARD
Load More Replies...It's in the shower of all places... Good luck scrubbing the limescale out of that lol
Or something my dog would cough up after a walk
Load More Replies...It doesn’t look like him but the concept is kind of funny. I wouldn’t buy it but, to each their own. At least they’re only asking $10. For that price of would make a good gag gift.
As a one time expedient, great idea. For long term use, get a real pair for $2 like you said.
Load More Replies...Some of us like it a bit rough eh. Like a pap smear isn't rough enough already.
Hey, besides the wtf factor (it's probably meaningful to the people represented in the pic), this is well executed. The artist has talent. Edit to add, I'm referring to the flowers, they're really well painted
Because it's cool to have a car that looks like a giant bird excrement.
Why is my art not as successful? Should I switch to using blue crayon on a pee-soaked sheet?
Tf does "ikyfl" mean? "I know you fúckin' love poppin up here"?
It's from a country song that came out after 9/11. It's by Toby Keith and called "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)." The line is "We'll put a boot in your a$$, it's the American way."
Load More Replies...Oh I finally figured it out! I thought for sure this was three people with one head initially.
I font know why you were downvoted. The whole function of a backslash is to protect wall from splashes and make easier clean
Load More Replies...Personally I’d put the tan at the bottom of the nail.
Load More Replies...I hope she was wearing these for an hour because she didn’t want to hurt the artists feelings, who happened to be her eight year old daughter.
Tell your husband not to give up his day job - unless producing stuff like this is his day job - then just give up.
Why would you say that , I s the thought that counts and she loves it .it's from the heart I think it awesome id love to have one myself. .
Load More Replies...I'm now afraid to keep scrolling because I don't see how it can get worse than this but my curiosity will get the better of me.
No need for me to pick it up. It’ll be haunting me in my dreams tonight 😳
It looks l8ke the bracelet is cutting off circulation in his hands.
If you had used shark teeth and something like a pearl or piece of quartz in the middle then it would've been awesome, but no, you just had to use bunny claws and a human molar
It looks to me like this person is wearing this as jewelry in their nose piercing. Using quartz and shark teeth would make it very large and heavy to wear in your nose but I’d love to see it if you ever get one!
Load More Replies...I think they are little kid wedding dresses to match the bride
Load More Replies...It looks like they wrote "Then" and then poorly changed it to "Than"
Is the buyer protection an insurance against all the disease you'll get just by being in the same room as this
The eyes are the böobs. The chest hair are the pubes.and she’s put her arms behind her back.
Load More Replies...Everybódy knows he was an alien and never died. He just travelled back to his home planet.
Just when you think you've seen it all, right? Not going to try and find out
Load More Replies...Td;lr: if you want crafts that look like they were made by a 2-year-old with adult craft skills, go to Facebook and Etsy
A (very) few of these weren't too bad. What gets me is that people think their stuff is actually good enough to sell.
Being related to firm DIYers, the type you're describing usually don't understand the phrases "No", " Don't", and "You'll only embarrass yourself".
Load More Replies...Td;lr: if you want crafts that look like they were made by a 2-year-old with adult craft skills, go to Facebook and Etsy
A (very) few of these weren't too bad. What gets me is that people think their stuff is actually good enough to sell.
Being related to firm DIYers, the type you're describing usually don't understand the phrases "No", " Don't", and "You'll only embarrass yourself".
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