Join the Fun!

#2

Needle Felted Dog Made By Me 🤗

Final score:

348points

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Maudelin 9 months ago

So lifelike!

48points

Finding a leisure activity you love isn't just fun. It can also improve your well-being.

Researchers combed through five large studies involving more than 93,000 people across 16 countries (including the United States, Japan, China, and a dozen European countries) and published a meta-analysis in Nature Medicine, suggesting that having a hobby is good for your health, mood, and more.

#3

Little Jaguar Sculpture I Made! This Was Carved In Wood And Then Decorated With Thousands Of Crystal Beads, This Art Form Is Native To My Country, Called Huichol Art

Final score:

345points

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Kris 9 months ago

This is amazing!

39points

#4

Acrylic Painting I Made Of My Friend's Late Cat. Rip Clyde

Final score:

287points

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Angeldust McQuade 9 months ago

I love the art nouveau style

56points

#5

I Made A Triple Bunk Bed For My Kids

Final score:

281points

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Knitting Panda 9 months ago

My sisters and I slept in triple bunk beds made by our dad. They weren't one third as cool as these, though.

37points

The participants they looked at were ages 65 or older, and more than 60% had long-standing mental or physical health conditions.

People periodically answered questionnaires about their health and well-being and were followed for four to eight years.

#6

I Carved A Xoloizcuintle In Wood And Painted It With Colorful Details! What Do You Think?

Final score:

274points

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Zoe's Mom 9 months ago

The expression is fantastic as well as the colors.

32points

#7

Hand Embroidered Purse Parrot By Me

Final score:

260points

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Angeldust McQuade 9 months ago

Peoples creativity will never cease to amaze me

52points

#8

I Hope You Like My Paintings

Final score:

253points

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Jihana 9 months ago

Those are beautiful. Especially the under water one!

43points

#9

Just Finished A Batch Of Leather Bags - My Hands Feel Like They Went Through A Meat Grinder

Final score:

247points

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Jill Jones 9 months ago

Wonderful talent

28points

Compared with people who didn't have hobbies, those who did reported better health, more happiness, fewer symptoms of depression, and higher overall life satisfaction. Plus, the findings were similar across all countries.

#10

A Guiding Star Necklace I Made With Pigment So It Absorbs Light To Emit Light

Final score:

240points

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Dingooo 9 months ago

So delicate and it looks futuristic.

38points

#11

Men’s Purple Leather Loafers I Made For My Client

Final score:

229points

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forgetful, not lazy 9 months ago

This client has style. Great job.

41points

#12

This Piece Took 350 Hours And Tells The Story Of Me Leaving Religion, Becoming An Addict, Attempting Suicide, Living In A Shelter, And Finally Finding Myself. All Through Symbolism

Final score:

227points

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Shanna Blue 9 months ago

This is amazing!!!

30points

#13

Cheetah Sculpture I Made

Final score:

214points

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Dingooo 9 months ago

He is looking at me like I insulted his people.

50points

It's worth highlighting that the study is observational and doesn't prove that hobbies directly make people healthier and happier, but the researchers say that activities such as arts and crafts, games, gardening, volunteering, or participating in clubs involve creativity, sensory engagement, self-expression, relaxation, and cognitive stimulation, which are linked to good mental health and well-being.

#14

I Made Little Elf Dudes!

Final score:

212points

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KDS 9 months ago

Aww these are so cute.

39points

#15

Crochet Apple Cardigan With Matching Hat

Final score:

210points

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C L 9 months ago

Love the pocket difference

47points

#16

Check Out This Custom Needle Felted Dog I Just Finished!!!

Final score:

209points

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auggie_long 9 months ago

Those are absolutely beautiful! Do you take requests? I'd love one of my dog that passed

32points

#17

Jaguar Sculpture I Made! This Was Carved In Wood And Then Decorated With Thousands Of Crystal Beads, This Art Form Is Native To My Country, Called Huichol Art

Final score:

209points

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Zoe's Mom 9 months ago

Another beautiful piece.

28points

Not to mention that taking part in hobby groups, even if it's a subreddit like 'Something I Made' keeps you socially connected, which helps reduce loneliness and isolation.

For more cool pictures from this online community, fire up our earlier publications on it here and here.

#18

I’ve Been Crocheting Bird Hats. Here’s The First 2. A Raven And An Owl. I’m Really Tempted To Try A Cockatoo.🤣

Final score:

195points

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CT 9 months ago

Luna Lovegood ?

41points

#19

New Sweater And 🐻 Hand Knit (Christmas Gift For My Friend)

Final score:

193points

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Auntriarch 9 months ago

Do you need any more friends?

64points

#20

My Daughters "Sally Witch" Costume I Crocheted

Final score:

189points

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Coral 9 months ago

I was cracking up in Target over these animal skeletons with ears. Cool costume though.

14points

#21

I Made This Art Toy Set

Final score:

177points

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Ru Bee 9 months ago

Very Burton

42points

#22

Fox Made Of Cotton Wool, By Me

Final score:

176points

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Nugget 9 months ago

Fantastic!

26points

#23

Finally Cold Enough For Long Swooshy Skirts! (Skirt And Blouse Made And Patterned By Me)

Final score:

162points

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Dingooo 9 months ago

Elegant and it looks so comfortable.

26points

#24

Been Busy Embroidering These Custom Toebeans 🐾🫘

Final score:

155points

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John Mosley 9 months ago

The Beans!

14points

#25

How It Feels To Be The Child Of A Hoarder. I Drew This With A Pen I Found On The Ground And A Pencil, I'm Very New So I Know It Isn't Amazing But I Had Fun Making It

Final score:

155points

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Maudelin 9 months ago

This makes me feel sad for you; I hope you're ok.

61points

#26

I Made This American Girl Doll Size Kitchen Out Of Baltic Birch Plywood

Final score:

153points

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Zoe's Mom 9 months ago

impressive.

34points

#27

Which Alpaca Is Your Favorite?

Final score:

152points

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9 months ago

alpaca with the blue cap :DD

44points

#28

I Carved A Pair Of Northern Cardinals Out Of Basswood

Final score:

151points

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potato 9 months ago

ITS SO NICE AND CHUBBY!!

38points

#29

I Made An Engagement Ring Box For My Girlfriend! (She Said Yes :)

Final score:

147points

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Kris 9 months ago

Love the box! And congrats!

36points

#30

I Made A Lot Of Dandelion Spheres To Create Pendants

Final score:

147points

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forgetful, not lazy 9 months ago

Wow, those look so cool.

24points

#31

My Husband Made Our Daughter's Cot Using Our Wedding Arch For The Back!

Final score:

145points

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Angeldust McQuade 9 months ago

Awwwwww🥹

26points

#32

Just Finished This Drawing. What Would Be Your Interpretation Of It?

Final score:

144points

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Nicole 9 months ago

My addiction and depression following me everywhere. You nailed it.

102points

🦄 Unicorn Princess 9 months ago

I feel that! I just celebrated 5 years clean, but I still struggle with so much with my mental health. 🥺

14points

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Kali Chaos 9 months ago

This.

3points

not your average weirdo 9 months ago

Hope you get better <3

2points

Mr. Cinder 9 months ago

That was the first thing that came to my mind also.

2points

Jona Thiessen 8 months ago

Nicole....stay one step ahead. It's worth it.

0points

John 9 months ago

Sometimes we are our own worst enemy.

10points

Daria 9 months ago

Your own past actions striking you in the back when you least expect it.

8points

Auntriarch 9 months ago

Me walking calmly on, but you've just upset me and my real self is right behind. You won't like me when I'm angry

7points

Gabby M 9 months ago

Spot on Aunti, Spot on!!! Someone currently in my life is starting to see this side of me. It's not my normal by any stretch BUT it is back there, just takes a LOT to make it visible.

1point

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Mimi M 9 months ago

Consumed by inner demons.

7points

not your average weirdo 9 months ago

The cringey things I did years ago popping up in my brain at random moments

5points

Florence O'Grady 9 months ago

Walking in strength. Not allowing your fears to control you any longer.

5points

LaserBrain 9 months ago

One of the few positive interpretations here. Thanks. The dark things are still there but the point is that the character is still capably walking.

1point

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Nonbinary Reptile 9 months ago

Being Bipolar and trying to keep the depression away.

3points

Entity_unfound(she/they/it) 9 months ago

Depression and anxiety

2points

Kristie French 9 months ago

Anxiety, fear, stress, anger issues, ptsd…. So many things.

1point

Ashley Schriber 9 months ago

I'll wager with you / I'll make you a bet / The more you deny me / the stronger I get

1point

Ghostsauce 9 months ago

The ever-present sensation that there must always be something wrong, which exists because society equates optimism with naivete and realism with experience. Supposedly, idealists are blind to the ways of the world on their search for perfection while pessimists know everything that could go wrong because they "know how the world works". I just realized while typing this, I identify with the toothy cotton candy monster, the person is society. Take that, society.

1point

Megan Romero-Herman 9 months ago

My anxiety and childhood trauma fighting the healed me

1point

Silre 9 months ago

Anxiety

1point

Rosie Red 9 months ago

A panic attack. You try to get away from it, but it follows you.

1point

Libstak 9 months ago

My inescapable shadow

1point

Angela B 9 months ago

My inner beast is never far behind.

1point

Anyone-for-tea? 9 months ago

Or pain screaming at you as you try to walk on and not let anyone see it.

1point

EM 9 months ago

Self doubt attacks.

1point

Brazen 9 months ago

Personal demons are eating me alive.

1point

Torie the Dragon Slayer 8 months ago

intrusive thoughts.

0points

Petter SMart 9 months ago

The Devil on your back, always the one to whisper in your ear hatefull and despiteful things.

0points

Pablo Ramos 9 months ago

Ignore your demons.

0points

Apachebathmat 9 months ago

British reaction to someone not obeying queuing etiquette

0points

Jessica Shookhoff 9 months ago

Trying to escape depression but it bites you back

0points

Michele Brady 9 months ago

My hatred of myself, every waking moment 🙃

0points

Babs Ishkabibble 9 months ago

I would call it 'You are your own worst enemy.'

0points

BubblesTheSugarGlider 9 months ago

that right there? Thats just my subconscious.

0points

Pandasizing World Peace 9 months ago

This is where your past comes back to bite you.

0points

Shelli Aderman 9 months ago

Dude has some demons…

0points

mft760 9 months ago (edited)

Van Gogh depressed about the ear incident. 👂

0points

JLMay 9 months ago

My autism

0points

Crazy Panda 9 months ago

Past actions striking you

0points

Lyone Fein 9 months ago

Shadow demon

0points

Vadertime 9 months ago

It follows

0points

Jilly 9 months ago

Finally having the courage to walk away from toxic people.

0points

Limey 9 months ago

Keep walking forward it won’t get you, won’t catch up.

0points

mae reeves 9 months ago

For me it's inner demons

0points

Brian Droste 9 months ago

Like inner demons trying to consume you but you are walking away from them.

0points

Amo Mazzuchelli 9 months ago

No matter how far you go, there is always something not nice following you.

0points

Kyle S. 9 months ago

My spidey sense going off when I walk into a haunted house.

0points

pasej41913@bustayes.com 9 months ago (edited)

Doubt and shame

0points

Animal Lover 9 months ago

Walking out of the darkness and into the light.

0points

María Hermida 9 months ago

It's your past. Even if you try to escape, it follows you wherever you go.

0points

talliloo 9 months ago

walking away from self doubt and accusations

0points

Elizabeth Bock 9 months ago

We are our own worst enemies. Wow!

0points

Jayjay 9 months ago

That everyone is their own worst enemy...

0points

bas moelard 9 months ago

To me it represents the self-made mental obstacles. For me, music is my therapy. What's yours?

0points

Brian Beduhn 9 months ago

I can think of so many

0points

Dingooo 9 months ago

It looked like a head with hair at first. Took me a second to catch on. Pretty scary.

0points

#33

My Daughter Made This

Final score:

144points

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Angeldust McQuade 9 months ago

It looks like a 3-D impressionist painting. it’s gorgeous!

21points

#34

Portrait I Tufted Of My Late Friend Jerry, Rip🖤

Final score:

144points

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Kali Chaos 9 months ago

That's really incredible. So sorry for your loss.

46points

#35

I Made A Christmas Centerpiece For My Kitchen Table

Final score:

142points

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Russell Tilling 9 months ago

Gingerbread? Superb!

17points

#36

I Made This To Celebrate Two Years Off Alcohol

Final score:

140points

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Epona 9 months ago

Pretty! Congrats on the sobriety!

33points

#37

What’s Your Honest Opinion Of My Work? Brutal Criticism Welcome

Final score:

136points

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9 months ago

i don't think theres much to criticize here... :0

48points

#38

I Make Naturally Dyed Bags. I Call This Colour Blueberry Milk!

Final score:

134points

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M S 9 months ago

I love the colours

19points

#39

Watercolour And Ink Paintings Of Fairytales In My Style :)

Final score:

132points

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Dingooo 9 months ago

Your style is great.

24points

#40

I Crocheted A Kid Friendly Tic-Tac-Toe 😊

Final score:

131points

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blixten1982 9 months ago

I've never heard someone refer to a "Kid Friendly" version of Tic-Tac-Toe but I have to assume it's the contrasting version to the Adults Only Tic-Tac-Toe.

35points

#41

I've Been Making These Signs To Turn My Garden Into A Botanical Garden. Hand Drawn, Laser Engraved

Final score:

130points

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The.Butterfly.Effect.530 9 months ago

I just got into pyrography. Granted mine don't come out this well, but I'm not a laser.

15points

#42

I Made These Ceramic Cups!!!

Final score:

122points

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Zoe's Mom 9 months ago

Very pretty.

14points

#43

I Made A Dress To Wear On Stage!

Final score:

116points

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El Dee 9 months ago

Not enough guitarists wear dresses..

24points

#44

I Transform An Old Hoodie To An “Haute Couture” Hoodie By Hand Embroidery. How Do You Guys Think? Thank You

Final score:

115points

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forgetful, not lazy 9 months ago

Pretty cool. Love the colors.

8points

#45

Very Elaborate Painting Of This Belgian Tervuren Shepherd (No Im Not Taking Criticism)

Final score:

115points

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Jihana 9 months ago

It's honestly adorable!

37points

#46

My 15 Yo Daughter Has Been Perfecting This Recipe For Several Months. I Don’t Think They Could Get Any Better. I Am So Proud Of Her

Final score:

107points

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Dingooo 9 months ago

Me Want Cookie.

39points

#47

I Made Tiny Bound Books! What Should I Do With Them?

Final score:

93points

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Dingooo 9 months ago

Give them to a tiny person.

31points

#48

Spent Hours Over Days Crocheting This Beanie For My Boyfriend. I Was So Excited To Give It To Him. Guess I Got The Measurements Wrong 🤷🏻‍♀️

Final score:

83points

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Elizabeth Elliot 9 months ago

Now he has somewhere to store a sandwich and flask!

34points

#49

Some Rugs I Made But People Aren't Buying Them :/

Final score:

81points

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LakotaWolf (she/her) 9 months ago

They're copyrighted characters/IPs. OP should not be selling these. I don't care if a million other people sell art and crafts of copyrighted characters, it doesn't make it right or legal to sell copyright-infringing and trademark-infringing products. As someone who has created her own characters, I'd be furious if someone was drawing them and selling the art.

59points

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#50

My Latest Autumnal Crochet Makes! Which One Is Your Favourite?

Final score:

52points

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Epona 9 months ago

So dang cute! It looks very soft!

6points

#51

Wife Wanted To Buy A 6ft Nutcracker, ... I Told Her I Could Make Her One!

Final score:

47points

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Kris 9 months ago

He looks great! Nutcrackers are my favourite christmas decorations

3points

#52

Some Fruity Stained Glass Pieces I’ve Made Recently

Final score:

46points

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Auntriarch 9 months ago

Clever!

3points

#53

I Made Giant Christmas Lights

Final score:

45points

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TheBlueBitterfly 9 months ago (edited)

I see garden hoses, painted plastic cups, painted 2-liter bottles with the tops cut off, a waste paper basket.. and it looks awesome!

16points

#54

I Finished My Wings!

Final score:

45points

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Auntriarch 9 months ago

Beautiful

5points

#55

I Made A Skeleton Floor Lamp. Didn't Want To Pay £500 For One So Made It For £210

Final score:

43points

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Vvee Work 9 months ago

Omfg yes

3points

#56

Posting On Behalf Of My Wife, Little Macrame Shrimp, What Do You Guys Think?

Final score:

43points

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forgetful, not lazy 9 months ago

It's so cute. Now I'm hungry.

7points

#57

Frog Bag!

Final score:

42points

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Harry (they/them) 9 months ago

YES

3points

#58

Leather Milk Carton

Final score:

39points

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Vvee Work 9 months ago

Put house/car keys in it,change,jewelry,collectibles that would fit...bunch of stuff

4points

#59

Taught Myself Embroidery This Year. This Is What I’ve Made Since I Started In May

Final score:

36points

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Tink the gecko 9 months ago

Kipo! I loved this show!

4points

#60

Some Of My Recent Sleeping Bag/ Comforter Jackets

Final score:

35points

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Kali Chaos 9 months ago

These are f*kn incredible, and I want the Goosebumps one and the Ghostbusters one very much. Please DM me if they're for sale!

4points

#61

I Made An Ice Cream Cone Witch Hat! 🍦🤎

Final score:

34points

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Georgia Ireland 9 months ago

I'd LOVE to wear a hat like that!

1point

#62

I Altered A Thrifted Painting

Final score:

34points

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Emma Claire 9 months ago

Mr bean?

14points

#63

I Continue Transform The Old Hoodies To The “Haute Couture” Hoodies. The 2nd One. Do You Like It? Thank You!

Final score:

33points

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Nonbinary Reptile 9 months ago

Always watch your stem placement

9points

#64

I Made This Yesterday. It Took Me Around 4 Hours. It's In Oil Pastel On 7x5 Grey Paper. Can You Guess The Name Of This Drawing 😉😃

Final score:

32points

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Esme Weatherwax 9 months ago

Stargazey

6points

#65

What Am I Doing Wrong?

Final score:

32points

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9 months ago

hmm.. nothing i suppose ;)

10points

#66

Need Some Help On My Duct Tape Rain Cats. Brown Eyes Or Black Eyes?

Final score:

30points

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bean overlord (she/they) 9 months ago

black

20points

#67

I Invented A New Broom Style That Makes Pictures On The Ends Of The Handles. Which One Is Your Favorite? Least Favorite?

Final score:

30points

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Rachel Pelz 9 months ago

Can somebody explain please? What is this/how does it work? (I know what a broom is ;) )

4points

#68

I Made A Edgar Allan Poe Pull Apart Rug

Final score:

28points

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Rebekah Fuentes 9 months ago

Always an up vote for Poe😉

1point

#69

I Was Broke One Christmas So I Made My Best Friend A Stand For Her Drinking Horn

Final score:

27points

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Mike F 9 months ago

The background makes it, for me at least.

1point

#70

I Made A Body Form But I Feel Like It's A Big Fail

Final score:

26points

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Damned_Cat 9 months ago

Not a fail! You've captured my figure exactly!

25points

#71

I Made A Working Binary Keyboard

Final score:

25points

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#72

I Knitted This Scarf For My Niece's Birthday. I Wanted To Make Its Design Unusual And Memorable. Do You Think I Succeeded?

Final score:

24points

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Hilary Jones 9 months ago

totally!

3points

#73

I Made A Flower Bouquet For A Boy I Like. I Think Im Going To Ask Him On A Date

Final score:

23points

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Jaclyn Ciocco 9 months ago

Pretty flowers but what’s with the condom. No class

3points

#74

I Made A Lamp. This Lamp Will Be Sold With This House Because I Am Never Moving It Again. Enjoy Whatever This Is. Also It’s Upside Down

Final score:

23points

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Epona 9 months ago

I wouldn't have guessed it was upside down. It's neat. Reminds me of a geode

6points

#75

My Halloween Costume This Year

Final score:

23points

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Daria 9 months ago

Barbieheimer :D

14points

#76

Acrylic On 16x24 Canvas - By Me

Final score:

19points

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Nadine Debard 9 months ago

Looks like some of my migraines, never could reproduce the vibrating color-changing contrasted rainbows, well done!

3points

#77

I Made This Dark Blue Space Dress!

Final score:

18points

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Blaze Black 9 months ago

Ooooo fancy

2points

#78

My First Sewn Creation! Now He Just Needs A Name

Final score:

17points

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Rufus 9 months ago

Han D. Man

20points