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.
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
That's it, I'm craft shaming (bad crafts only)2. Wine themed bra!🍷 Artist unknown. This was apparently to be auctioned off for a breast cancer fundraiser. Also works as a floatation device.
That's it, I'm craft shaming (bad crafts only)3. So this person took somebody’s art, crapped it up and is trying to sell it for profit?
That's it, I'm craft shaming (bad crafts only)4. Thanks for the nightmare fuel
That's it, I'm craft shaming (bad crafts only)5. This is so cheesy
That's it, I'm craft shaming (bad crafts only)6. It’s the pie tins for me….
That's it, I'm craft shaming (bad crafts only)7. That old robe would have been worth $$, now it's a fire hazard
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8. So lifelike. Really captures the LJ essence
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9. Just check the profile pic of the seller
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10. This is the type of thing I fear my 7yo daughter will bring home from school for Mother’s Day
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11. Hot Cheetos mirror
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12. Found at a thrift store. I...I... I mean, what?!
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13. This looks miserable to wear
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14. Guess nothing is off limits when it comes to bedazzling..
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15. Perfect gift for someone. Not sure who. But someone will appreciate a necklace of tiny plastic babies.
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16. "Fixed up so it won't hurt you at all" is what I'm looking for in a ring
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17. She looks tired of the crafters bulls**t
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18. That glitter is going to exfoliate some cheeks
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19. Flamingelier
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20. Kind of cute, maybe? looks like they tried buying a DIY Chewbacca kit from Wish
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21. I just want an ounce, AN OUNCE of the confidence these people have
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22. Crocheted mold on vintage handbags. It’s well executed but … Why oh why?
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23. Melcome????
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24. Came across this today, a nativity made from wine and liquor bottles.
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25. I present to you this fabulous ceramic frog figurine….enjoy
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26. Its giving me "Dog Got into the Glitter" vibes
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27. I can’t imagine they’d chime much.
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28. This messy popsicle stick wall "art" is giving children's craft vibes
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29. I'm curious if she strung it together with lost whiskers
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30. Yes those are bed bugs
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31. Looks like used gum
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32. Well, I want 100s at least
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33. For that unique Christmas decor!
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34. Bruh, that's just straight up horrifying
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35. “The giant cheerio mirror can’t hurt you”, they say, but I don’t believe them 🥣👀
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36. Why ruin a perfectly good globe
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37. I’m trying to picture the 20 ppl that are excited about a blinged fabric softener bottle. I can’t.
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38. Yes, its made out of popsicle sticks
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39. Musta laid too many easter eggs
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40. Just found this beauty
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41. It took me a minute to realize these are "artsy" photos. I thought they looked like cheese slices on the coffee table.
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42. Granted, better than I could do, but..... That price?!?!
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43. Yeah in memory of $10 and wasted fabric
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44. It’s janky, but it’s got potential
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45. The straights are at it again
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46. They just glue their lost and found items to the mirror and call it good
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47. When you toddler ruins your Nikes so you try to make some extra cash with them
That's it, I'm craft shaming (bad crafts only)
48. Some horror from my Facebook marketplace
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49. Literal nightmare fuel
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50. One might call it a Jair
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51. First I thought they were kind of nice for summer flipflops then I saw the price
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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!
