50 Times DIY Crafts Failed In Spectacularly Hilarious Ways Shared On This Craft Shaming Group
Who hasn't found themselves in that familiar scenario of seeing something online or at a store and thought, "I could make that." It's a perfect storm of ego, hubris, and a complete lack of fundamental understanding of the time and effort that goes into learning and fine-tuning the specific skills needed to create art.
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And sure, there are some things that are easily duplicated with reasonable success or that bit of beginner's luck. But those instances are very much in the minority.
The majority of these craft attempts do not pan out as expected. Thankfully, whether due to delusion or friends who refuse to have that awkward conversation of "that was a nice attempt but never show that to anyone else," there is an endless supply of craft fails shared online.
That's how the Facebook group "That's it, I'm craft shaming" was born into existence. The sole purpose is to document these crafting blunders and share them with like-minded folks to enjoy some light-hearted ribbing.
Each post is a testament to the brave souls who dared to explore their creative impulses and, in the process, stumbled upon unexpected results that left us in stitches. From endearing failures to horrifying creations, there is something for everyone, and they are guaranteed to make you laugh, cringe, and even gag in repulsion.
We collected 50 of the best of the worst crafts shared in this group. So brace yourself for an uproarious adventure as we dive headfirst into a community dedicated to sharing and reveling in the joy of creative mishaps.
1. I'm pretty sure I just had a stroke
2. Wine themed bra!🍷 Artist unknown. This was apparently to be auctioned off for a breast cancer fundraiser. Also works as a floatation device.
3. So this person took somebody’s art, crapped it up and is trying to sell it for profit?
4. Thanks for the nightmare fuel
5. This is so cheesy
6. It’s the pie tins for me….
7. That old robe would have been worth $$, now it's a fire hazard
8. So lifelike. Really captures the LJ essence
9. Just check the profile pic of the seller
10. This is the type of thing I fear my 7yo daughter will bring home from school for Mother’s Day
11. Hot Cheetos mirror
12. Found at a thrift store. I...I... I mean, what?!
13. This looks miserable to wear
14. Guess nothing is off limits when it comes to bedazzling..
15. Perfect gift for someone. Not sure who. But someone will appreciate a necklace of tiny plastic babies.
16. "Fixed up so it won't hurt you at all" is what I'm looking for in a ring
17. She looks tired of the crafters bulls**t
18. That glitter is going to exfoliate some cheeks
19. Flamingelier
20. Kind of cute, maybe? looks like they tried buying a DIY Chewbacca kit from Wish
21. I just want an ounce, AN OUNCE of the confidence these people have
22. Crocheted mold on vintage handbags. It’s well executed but … Why oh why?
23. Melcome????
24. Came across this today, a nativity made from wine and liquor bottles.
25. I present to you this fabulous ceramic frog figurine….enjoy
26. Its giving me "Dog Got into the Glitter" vibes
27. I can’t imagine they’d chime much.
28. This messy popsicle stick wall "art" is giving children's craft vibes
29. I'm curious if she strung it together with lost whiskers
30. Yes those are bed bugs
31. Looks like used gum
32. Well, I want 100s at least
33. For that unique Christmas decor!
34. Bruh, that's just straight up horrifying
35. “The giant cheerio mirror can’t hurt you”, they say, but I don’t believe them 🥣👀
36. Why ruin a perfectly good globe
37. I’m trying to picture the 20 ppl that are excited about a blinged fabric softener bottle. I can’t.
38. Yes, its made out of popsicle sticks
39. Musta laid too many easter eggs
40. Just found this beauty
41. It took me a minute to realize these are "artsy" photos. I thought they looked like cheese slices on the coffee table.
42. Granted, better than I could do, but..... That price?!?!
43. Yeah in memory of $10 and wasted fabric
44. It’s janky, but it’s got potential
45. The straights are at it again
46. They just glue their lost and found items to the mirror and call it good
47. When you toddler ruins your Nikes so you try to make some extra cash with them
48. Some horror from my Facebook marketplace
49. Literal nightmare fuel
50. One might call it a Jair
51. First I thought they were kind of nice for summer flipflops then I saw the price
There’s something universally humbling about a failed crafting experience, which I think plays a big part in the enjoyment of the “That’s it I’m Craft Shaming” group. That deep understanding of how everything could go so wrong mixed with the astonishment that the creator either felt their creation was good enough to sell, or simply share with the general public.
Have you ever taken on a craft that you greatly overestimated your skill or underestimated the complication or technical foundations needed to complete? Tell us about it in the comments section below!