We're all for artistic self-expression and crafting home decor, but these photos have us doubting whether the DIY life is really for everybody. These people gave it their all, from handmade clothes and furniture to knitted accessories, but the hilarious final products still left plenty to be desired. So keep scrolling for some laughs and inspiration on whatnotto do when working on a do-it-yourself project.
Just 3 of the 600 Dolls This Person Has Knitted
It's not every day that you come across something that's both sweet and highly disturbing. But this is definitely one of those cases. This kind old lady thought of an awesome project to help people in her community- knitting crocheted dolls to sell for charity - but there's just something about these dolls that doesn't seem right. We can't figure out what it is, but for some reason, these aren't exactly comforting.
Could it be the lifeless eyes that make us feel that way? Maybe the disproportionate arms and hands? Either way, we don't think we'll be buying one.
Gardening in Your Car? Doesn't Seem Dangerous at All
For some people, their car is an extension of their clothes and a fashion and lifestyle statement. This is why you can often spot new, strange car accessories trying to be cool yet stay original. But some car decor ideas are best left unexplored. For example, even if you've got an empty dashboard, a green thumb, and loads of time on your hands, we wouldn't suggest trying out this new "cardening" (car plus gardening) trend.
Yes, this all looks nice. And, yes, there probably is a way to secure all of that material down. But, if the airbag goes off, you're in a world of trouble.
Caution: These Masks Are Not CDC-Approved
A few years ago, everyone was scrambling to figure out where to acquire medical masks. Some people were lucky enough to buy them in stores or had family members in the medical profession who could help. But other people got stuck trying DIY solutions like the one below. This life hack claims to be able to help you make a mask out of a bra, but all we see are some ruined unmentionables.
These masks don't seem to fit anyone except the woman in the original image. We love that everyone was willing to try this out, but we also hope they found another place to get their masks.
When the Dental Assistants Get Bored
Are you unsure what you see below? Oh, it's just an angel statue made entirely of latex gloves. Can you believe that? It looks like there must be some type of figurine inside there, but we swear, it's all air! We can't imagine anyone using this piece of arts and crafts as a permanent fixture in their homes, but this would be a cool party trick to break out.
It looks like this person went through quite a few pairs of gloves to finish this statue, and the result is pretty impressive.
Giving Her Undergarments a New Purpose
We all know that reusing, reducing, and recycling is crucial to keeping the Earth clean. And that's why many eco-friendly people like to give their old clothes a new life by turning them into something else — for example, turning an outdated dress into a two-piece matching set. But the kind of refashioning the DIYer below engaged in is one we've never seen before: she turned a pair of underwear into a crop top.
To be fair, it actually looks to be working quite well. Still, we don't think we'll be trying this outfit out anytime soon.
Eyelashes Made of "jumbo Flying Roach Legs" Because Regular Roaches Wouldn't Do
When websites like Etsy started coming out, it gave creators the opportunity to share their hard work with the world. Now, you can find all kinds of different specialties and niche products online to purchase whatever your heart desires. Still, for some of these creators, it might be good to remember that they have to make something the public will actually desire. Not, you know, giant eyelashes made out of massive cockroach legs.
Not only can we not figure out what motivated this person to do this, but we've also got trouble with the execution - we wish the roach eyelash pair were at least symmetrical.
Got Lint in Your Drying Machine? Make a DIY Sweater
Dryer lint can be highly flammable, so it's always a good idea to clean it out and keep your dryer safe. But keeping your home fire-free isn't the only benefit of removing all that lint - some clever craftsmen on the internet saw just how much dryer lint they were making and realized they could create something with it. And so the dryer lint sweater was born! It's itchy, unwashable, and constantly falling apart. But at least it looks cool, right?
We take that back. Looking at it now, we think we'd have difficulty pulling it off.
