The DIY movement is super popular these days and it’s no wonder! People just don’t have money to burn, so they look for ways to make things for themselves whenever possible. In addition to that, people are much more conscious about the amount of stuff that goes to waste.
Besides, who doesn’t love a good DIY project? It gives you the chance to be creative and express yourself. Of course, some of us are better at that than others. For those of us without an artistic side, DIY projects don’t always turn out exactly the way we’d like.
Sure, they might not look professional, but that doesn’t mean they don’t look decent! But then there are the people who can’t manage either. These individuals are so bad at DIY projects that they should lose the privilege of ever making their own stuff.
Unfortunately, we can’t block everyone’s access to craft supplies. So, these people will just keep making terrible DIY stuff. And in many cases, they’ll keep listing them online and even trying to sell their creations. And when they do, we’re going to laugh at them. It’s just what we do.
1. This way to make a car accident even more painful
That dashboard isn’t a place to put knick-knacks, and it’s definitely not the place to put cacti. That is a fast way to turn a fender bender into a devastating accident.
Forget the leather seats — do you want a car that looks like your grandma designed it? That’s what this person was going for with their weird ruffle car.
Yes, baby butts are adorable and we all know it. But that doesn’t change the fact that it’ gross to eat out of a bowl that a butt has touched. Just stop.
These days, people are all about reducing waste, which makes upcycling a great way to do that! But oh, my word, this is a terrible idea. This is so, so, SO gross.
This chair made out of jeans has a very human centipede vibe about it. It’s incredibly disturbing and I don’t want to sit on it — I’m afraid it’ll eat me.
7. The fastest way to make your neighbors call the cops
Can you imagine glancing over your neighbor’s fence and realizing they have planters full of doll heads? It might not make you call anyone right away, but you’re definitely going to be a little less friendly from here on out.
I don’t even know what to say about this one. There’s literally nothing to justify gluing a bunch of rocks to something that’s designed to deploy at 220 miles an hour.
Can you imagine staying at someone’s house as an overnight guest and having this terrifying bedspread in your room? On the other hand, maybe it’s a good way to discourage people from overstaying their welcome.
Denim is a tough, versatile fabric, but say it with me: it’s not for furniture. Especially not if it comes complete with buttons and bedazzlements, which must be incredibly uncomfortable!
This person could write a book on how to take a creepy doll and make it even creepier. This thing needs to be burned before it gives us all nightmares.
It’s important to wear a hat when you’re out in the sun. But a hat without any actual head protection doesn’t count, no matter how cool you think it looks.
Okay, well, that joke doesn’t work, but it doesn’t need to — this table is a joke unto itself. It doesn’t look good, and in fact, it’s making me pretty uncomfortable.
I guess this person thought this was a great idea in a wacky, colorful way. The reality is that it’s just kind of awkward — not to mention it’s made of fabric, which means it’s a horrible planter.
I’ll never knock a clever DIY project, because as they say, “It’s not stupid if it works.” There’s nothing about this that works, so I’m going to say..it’s pretty stupid.
It’s not that hard to DIY your own candle holders or even just repurpose an old container for them. But this person stumbled on a fantastically bad idea.
Is upcycling three doors into chairs the worst DIY job we’ve ever seen? Not by a long shot. But it’s also not good enough to earn you any money on Facebook Marketplace.
Many people have argued for getting rid of pennies, especially since Canada did so a few years ago. To be honest, if they’re worthless enough that you can cover a whole car in them, maybe it’s time to cycle them out.
I have a lot of questions about what this person was trying to do, but unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll get any answers. The biggest thing I want to know is — how uncomfortable is that?
This person lived in what was presumably a furnished apartment and asked their landlord for a bigger table. The landlord gave them this, which, to be fair, is technically a bigger table.
Women have pushed to get better pockets on their pants for a long time. But this isn’t what we meant — we want pockets on our pants, not pants on our feet.
Then there’s this person, who devoted almost a decade and a half to making a large lump of wax, which they now want to sell for $800. My question is, how many candles do they burn?
Seriously, what’s wrong with all of these people? Dolls aren’t supposed to be cut up for your DIY projects! Why would anyone want a baby hand coming out of their head?
This is either a table or an ironing board, but either way, it’s a bad one. It’s not level and it seems to be made from an old bicycle. I’m not sure why someone devoted time and energy to this monstrosity.
In general, cases are meant to protect a phone from outside damage. This DIY version not only looks bizarre but it also offers 0 percent protection from anything.
Upcycling is pretty cool, but it only goes so far. For example, if you’re crocheting hats with bits of cardboard from a soda box, you might need to stop.
In general, you shouldn’t be using your own hair to make anything. It’s unsanitary and weird, and it just doesn’t look good. On the other hand, it’s a good way to ward off potential friends.
This DIY doormat looks like it was a struggle to make. Unfortunately, it also looks awkward and uncomfortable. Why did she choose rocks as her material?
Please don’t ever DIY any lighting fixtures. It’s a great way to set yourself up for electrocution. There’s also the slight detail that this looks really, really ugly.
I’m going to make a guess and say this person didn’t find a buyer for their $800 bobcat skull. If their family’s so proud of their “art,” why don’t they just keep it for themselves?
Some people shouldn’t try to do art, especially when it involves literal pieces of themselves. This disgusting toenail art takes the cake for “worst art ever.”
This person tried to design a shower, and it’s a beauty! Doesn’t it look like it came straight from a showroom? They clearly have a career ahead of them.
This bizarre “centerpiece” seems like it’s trying to send a message, but I honestly couldn’t tell you what that message is. All I know is that’s a beer can with some rocks in it.
Do you know someone who loves sunflowers? Do you want to ruin sunflowers for them forever? Well then, buy these awful skull sunflower things to terrify them for the rest of their lives.
Even if you love puns more than anyone should, you can’t pretend this one is worth it. Yes, we get it, it’s a mouse for your mouse, but it’s also DISGUSTING.
Talk about extreme upcycling. This person decided that a satellite dish would make a great chair. I don’t know about that, but it’s definitely a statement piece.
All of us who grew up in the 80s and 90s remember being terrified out of our minds by Furbies, especially since they seemed to have minds of their own. If you have an old one and want to make it even weirder, let me introduce you to the Furbipede.
I’ve always wanted a mummified cat slam dunking a mummified bird into a basketball hoop, and it just so happens that I have $800 that I wanted to toss in the trash. This is a dream come true.
When you’re upholstering a couch, you want to choose a fabric that’s soft and comfortable. Usually, this means fabric that isn’t covered in buttons and belt loops.
I can’t imagine a situation in which I would ever want to make a shirt out of condoms, much less one in which I would go out in public wearing. I have so many questions and I want answers to none of them.
Technology has updated and CDs are now largely obsolete. But don’t worry — you can reuse all your old CDs and cause traffic accidents from the sheer brightness of your car!
50 ppl whose privileges should be revoked from DIY projects
Cedric Jackson
09.15.19
The DIY movement is super popular these days and it’s no wonder! People just don’t have money to burn, so they look for ways to make things for themselves whenever possible. In addition to that, people are much more conscious about the amount of stuff that goes to waste.
Besides, who doesn’t love a good DIY project? It gives you the chance to be creative and express yourself. Of course, some of us are better at that than others. For those of us without an artistic side, DIY projects don’t always turn out exactly the way we’d like.
Sure, they might not look professional, but that doesn’t mean they don’t look decent! But then there are the people who can’t manage either. These individuals are so bad at DIY projects that they should lose the privilege of ever making their own stuff.
Unfortunately, we can’t block everyone’s access to craft supplies. So, these people will just keep making terrible DIY stuff. And in many cases, they’ll keep listing them online and even trying to sell their creations. And when they do, we’re going to laugh at them. It’s just what we do.