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We are often told that undertaking arts and crafts will bring us a sense of fulfillment, positivity, and relaxation. And in times of the worldwide pandemic, this is all we need. So no wonder so many people have tried making something from scratch, whether baking an infamous hedgehog cake or decorating jeans with whatever they found at home.

But even if we, as a society, do encourage getting your hands on things and rocking your inner craftsperson, it doesn’t mean you should just do it. And this humorous, satirical Facebook group called “That’s it, I’m craft shaming.” is precisely an answer to why crafts isn’t for everyone.

Welcome to the not-so-pretty side of the handmade world that often remains hidden behind the tearful expectation vs reality moment. With a whopping 99.4K members, the group is both a horror chamber and a feast for your eyes that collects all the most hideous crafty items found out there.

And for understandable reasons, these questionable gems rarely get to earn a place in a camera roll. Unless it’s strictly for craft shaming purposes.

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When Sewing, Always Remember Pattern Placement Is Key

When Sewing, Always Remember Pattern Placement Is Key

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well, its not ok for kids, bu I would love to wear it :D

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DIY

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Local Playground. No Further Commentary Needed

Local Playground. No Further Commentary Needed

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“That’s it, I’m craft shaming.” is a relatively young private Facebook group created in July 2020, with almost 100k members. The group came about when the world was desperate to figure out where to put their hands as the coronavirus lockdown was implemented around the world.

“Honestly, at some point, we have all come across a post and just thought 'what the actual heck.' This is the group for all of those occurrences,” states the group's description. It invites members to post anything from an “ugly ass wreath” to a “tumbler that looks like it went for a tumble” as long as “it's handmade, and it's hideous.”
#4

Well Okay Then

Well Okay Then

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#5

This Makes Me Uncomfy

This Makes Me Uncomfy

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Button Doll

Button Doll

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So to find out more about the community firsthand, Bored Panda reached out to its moderator team, who were happy to share some insights about the craft shaming online movement.

“The craft shaming group started because a few people were tired of the craft community being dishonest about people’s crafts,” said the mod team representative. “In every crafting group, people would post something so hideous or the words are crooked and it’s for sale and people will tell them it looks nice or they like it and this person ends up selling a subpar product,” they added.
#7

Oh. ...oh My

Oh. ...oh My

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#8

My Daughter Wanted This Dog Cake For Her Birthday. I Am Not Paying $25 When I Can Do It Myself

My Daughter Wanted This Dog Cake For Her Birthday. I Am Not Paying $25 When I Can Do It Myself

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saved on a $25 cake. Now spending $$$$$ for years on therapy for her traumatised child.

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#9

I Think This Qualifies. On My Local Garage Sale Page

I Think This Qualifies. On My Local Garage Sale Page

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So “That’s it, I’m craft shaming.” was created as a satirical response to the overwhelming positivity that surrounds craft communities. “We created an environment where people can be honest with their opinions. It’s not just a place for bad crafts, but also a place to share craft finds that are cool but make you say WTF.”
#10

Found One!

Found One!

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#11

She Painted Her Couch With House Paint

She Painted Her Couch With House Paint

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor couch. An upholsterer could have done such fab things with that!

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Saw This On Marketplace. It Is Legit A Paper Boat. Lol

Saw This On Marketplace. It Is Legit A Paper Boat. Lol

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have become a millionaire if I managed to sell all my paper boats at this monstrosity of a price!!!

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When asked to explain the craftshaming term, the mod team said the word refers to the act of shaming crafts or wanting to exhibit people’s bizarre DIYs. “Some examples of our favorite posts would be the self-shaming posts, the crochet baby, and the badly done resin pieces,” the mod team said.
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No, No, No!!

No, No, No!!

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#14

Ok Maybe Im Just Missing The Aesthetic But Im Really Not Into It Made From Old Neck Tyes. Alot Of People In The Comments Liked It. I Wanted To Like It But... Maybe If The Colors Were Different? Idk Lol

Ok Maybe Im Just Missing The Aesthetic But Im Really Not Into It Made From Old Neck Tyes. Alot Of People In The Comments Liked It. I Wanted To Like It But... Maybe If The Colors Were Different? Idk Lol

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It really might be the unmatching colors that ruin everything.

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Just Look At This

Just Look At This

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According to the moderator team, the recent surge in very weird and often tasteless DIY experiments has to do with everyone being eager to sell homemade stuff before reflecting on how good their product is. “I think a lot of crafts from Pinterest fails and people selling their crafts as soon as they get a Cricut. Some people don’t understand that you need practice and time to improve before selling anything,” the spokesperson of the mod team concluded.
#16

I Have No Words...

I Have No Words...

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#17

My Mom And The Cake She Made For My Sister’s 21st Birthday.... It Was Supposed To Look Like The One On The Left

My Mom And The Cake She Made For My Sister’s 21st Birthday.... It Was Supposed To Look Like The One On The Left

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#18

Found In The Wild On Market Place Handmade Sea Shell "Fountain"

Found In The Wild On Market Place Handmade Sea Shell "Fountain"

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Enjoy

Enjoy

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like the normal spongebob episode..."Wonderful weather we're having" lol

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#20

Sigh. "Macrame"

Sigh. "Macrame"

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The refrigerator? No, let's put it up on Etsy sweetie, and I am sure grandma will buy it"

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#21

Just...why?

Just...why?

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this, but it needs some potted plants around it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dude that's f*****g sweet! It looks like mushrooms growing all over it!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually think this is cute! alongside a fern and some forest art on the wall it'd work in my mind.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could’ve been a prop in an alien-world kinda movie, perhaps? IDK. Best I could think of, LOL. 😂

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So are those supposed to be fungi, barnacles, ears, shelves, what? I'm so confused.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hilarious! I bet it is great to rest your neck on... not a fail at all!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the problem is the placement... now I know what I'll be crafting...

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mimicking the bracket fungus that grows on trees - at least it means something

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the shrooms has more details on it, it would be perfect. Now they kinda look like biscuits.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yay, Sofa mushrooms! Just what I want jabbing into my back when chilling watching TV

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was so damp in my other home, those would have been real and in fact, were.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if they were sturdy the would serve as play and cup holders

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one looks cute! Professor Sprout would definitely have this!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does someone purposely make so many efforts to make a piece of furniture look like it is literally rotting?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a fungi/fun guy pun in there somewhere, but I need to sob for a few minutes first.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

See, this is cool. This is cool. It's weird but not gross and the colors go together nicely. Yeah, this is good. (Like a lot of stuff on this list.)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, I want a chair that looks like it has fungus and will give me scoliosis!

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But Why...

But Why...

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#23

$45 For Four Cinder Blocks And Two Planks Of Wood? What A Bargain. Can't Wait To See How It Ships

$45 For Four Cinder Blocks And Two Planks Of Wood? What A Bargain. Can't Wait To See How It Ships

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#24

The Caption Says It's An Elephant, Handmade Out Of Sea Shells. I Thought It Was A Very Weird Raw Chicken

The Caption Says It's An Elephant, Handmade Out Of Sea Shells. I Thought It Was A Very Weird Raw Chicken

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes I want to write a comment and then I realize I can't find the right words. This is one of those times.

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For When You Want Strangers To Stop You And/Or Just Immediately Call The Police For Animal Abuse

For When You Want Strangers To Stop You And/Or Just Immediately Call The Police For Animal Abuse

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The talent is most definitely there because these cats look disturbingly real!

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#26

Facebook Marketplace Never Disappoints. This Thing Is Clearly Haunted

Facebook Marketplace Never Disappoints. This Thing Is Clearly Haunted

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#27

I Think I Found One!

I Think I Found One!

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Found In My Local Marketplace Group

Found In My Local Marketplace Group

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Y’all

Y’all

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I Mean.. Im Lost For Words

I Mean.. Im Lost For Words

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOW! That looks so professional...for Stoke-on-Trent...

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This Belongs Here. I Don’t Know The Story Behind The Picture

This Belongs Here. I Don’t Know The Story Behind The Picture

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Hey, erm...you have a little something stuck in your teeth”

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I Was Leaving The Outlets Here In Orlando The Other Day And Was Parked Near This…… Someone Take Her Glue Gun Away Asap!

I Was Leaving The Outlets Here In Orlando The Other Day And Was Parked Near This…… Someone Take Her Glue Gun Away Asap!

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#33

Idk If This Has Made A Debut But I Feel Like This Belongs

Idk If This Has Made A Debut But I Feel Like This Belongs

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#34

Is This A Craft? Idk. But I Hate It

Is This A Craft? Idk. But I Hate It

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#35

I Paid Real American Dollars To An Etsy “Artist” For This Homemade “Cat” Soap, Meant To Be A Gift For My Daughter. My Daughter Politely Declined. Meow?

I Paid Real American Dollars To An Etsy “Artist” For This Homemade “Cat” Soap, Meant To Be A Gift For My Daughter. My Daughter Politely Declined. Meow?

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Astroturf Heels

Astroturf Heels

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An Earlier Post Reminded Me Of This Beauty My Mum Made My Nephew For His Birthday. It’s Supposed To Be Gollum With Eye Of Sauron

An Earlier Post Reminded Me Of This Beauty My Mum Made My Nephew For His Birthday. It’s Supposed To Be Gollum With Eye Of Sauron

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gollum is lucky. Got a big precious right there to dive into

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Saw This In My Piercing Shaming Group

Saw This In My Piercing Shaming Group

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Found On Local Marketplace. Crib Or Death Trap?

Found On Local Marketplace. Crib Or Death Trap?

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Note Cards

Note Cards

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