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Have you ever imagined seeing a pencil whose tip has been intricately carved into a tiny train, or perhaps seeing traffic light signals brilliantly adorned with vivid LEDs on the pole? That must be some rather crazy concepts, right? Well, not so much when you take into consideration other things you are about to witness in this post.

There's actually a whole corner of the internet that curates and praises such distinct artistic expressions. It's a community on Reddit called "r/OddlyCreative", a gathering spot for those who appreciate the "odd, the creative, and the utterly mesmerizing" as they call it. It's a community that is set to highlight the power of imagination and show how ordinary things can be turned into something truly extraordinary at times.

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The Indoor Rainbow In The Great Gallery Of Toledo Museum Of Art. This Is Not Refracted Light. It Is Instead An Illusion Created From Thousands Of Threads. Artist: Gabriel Dawe

The Indoor Rainbow In The Great Gallery Of Toledo Museum Of Art. This Is Not Refracted Light. It Is Instead An Illusion Created From Thousands Of Threads. Artist: Gabriel Dawe

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    Trees Grown To Look Like Fence

    Trees Grown To Look Like Fence

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    Peacock Wedding Cake, The Tail Is Made Up Of Cupcakes. By Malizzi Cakes

    Peacock Wedding Cake, The Tail Is Made Up Of Cupcakes. By Malizzi Cakes

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    The happy frog
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my gosh THATS SO BEAUTIFUL WHEN I GROW UP AND GET MARRIED IMMA MAKE A CAKE LIKR THIS

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    #4

    Room Entrance Inspired By Narnia

    Room Entrance Inspired By Narnia

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    Traffic Light Signals With LED’s On The Traffic Pole

    Traffic Light Signals With LED’s On The Traffic Pole

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    S. E. in Indiana
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is so cool. There are many times I have been behind a big truck and cannot see the signal until you are right at it. This would allow you to see what the signal is displaying. Excellent idea.

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    A Train Carved From A Pencil Tip. Artist: Cindy Chinn

    A Train Carved From A Pencil Tip. Artist: Cindy Chinn

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    Loverboy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will never in my life accomplish something as great as this.

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    #7

    A Sculpture Of 2 Lions Created Out Of Recycled Cardboard, Paper Bags And Glue. Credit: Sue Beatrice And Andy Gertler

    A Sculpture Of 2 Lions Created Out Of Recycled Cardboard, Paper Bags And Glue. Credit: Sue Beatrice And Andy Gertler

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    #8

    Shah Cheragh Located In Shiraz, Iran. The Walls And Ceilings Are Made Up Of Tiny Pieces Of Mirror That Reflect Light

    Shah Cheragh Located In Shiraz, Iran. The Walls And Ceilings Are Made Up Of Tiny Pieces Of Mirror That Reflect Light

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    #9

    A Turkish Factory Called 'Hitit Terra' Produces Roof Tiles That Provide A Home For Birds

    A Turkish Factory Called 'Hitit Terra' Produces Roof Tiles That Provide A Home For Birds

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    Stephanie Did It
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here in Texas, you'd have bird nests in early spring, baked birdies in late spring! 😥

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    #10

    Carrie-Anne Moss’ Dress The New Matrix Premiere

    Carrie-Anne Moss’ Dress The New Matrix Premiere

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    #11

    Dog Owner Makes Bus Lift For Dog With Arthritis To Get Down The Stairs

    Dog Owner Makes Bus Lift For Dog With Arthritis To Get Down The Stairs

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    #12

    Tile Was Used To Fill This Crack In The Concrete Artistically

    Tile Was Used To Fill This Crack In The Concrete Artistically

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    #13

    Joseph Ducreux And His Self Potraits (1700s)

    Joseph Ducreux And His Self Potraits (1700s)

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    #14

    Laundry Art

    Laundry Art

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    #15

    Shadow Sculpture Made From Trash By Tim Noble And Sue Webster

    Shadow Sculpture Made From Trash By Tim Noble And Sue Webster

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    #17

    This Keypad Randomizes The Numbers Every Time So Someone Doesn't Figure Out The Password From The Hand Movements

    This Keypad Randomizes The Numbers Every Time So Someone Doesn't Figure Out The Password From The Hand Movements

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    Sawdust
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I would get locked out after mis-typing the code too many times.

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    Carving A Block Of Wood With A Chisel To Make Little Characters

    Carving A Block Of Wood With A Chisel To Make Little Characters

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    The happy frog
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my gosh my heart, are they selling these? Because I’d buy all of them they’re too cute

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    #20

    Hippo Table Underwater Effect

    Hippo Table Underwater Effect

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    Green House Made From Stained Glass Windows

    Green House Made From Stained Glass Windows

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    #24

    It's Crazy Hair Day, A Small Swing Made With Her Hair

    It's Crazy Hair Day, A Small Swing Made With Her Hair

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    #26

    Got My Artwork Printed Onto A Cotton Dress For My Daughter X

    Got My Artwork Printed Onto A Cotton Dress For My Daughter X

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    #28

    Realism Drawings Of Gems

    Realism Drawings Of Gems

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    #30

    Balancing Sculpture. Polish Sculptor - Jerzy Kedziora

    Balancing Sculpture. Polish Sculptor - Jerzy Kedziora

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    #32

    Hong Kong Landscape Carved Into Duct Tape By Takahiro Iwasaki

    Hong Kong Landscape Carved Into Duct Tape By Takahiro Iwasaki

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    dab
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's easy! happens every time i'm in a hurry to fix something!

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    #34

    Bricks Painted Like Books As Garden Decor

    Bricks Painted Like Books As Garden Decor

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    #35

    Ghost Sculpture In The Castle Of Vezio, Italy By Lake Como

    Ghost Sculpture In The Castle Of Vezio, Italy By Lake Como

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    #36

    "Finding Time" By Darrel Radcliffe Using A Chainsaw

    "Finding Time" By Darrel Radcliffe Using A Chainsaw

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    #37

    Fish Carved From Broccoli

    Fish Carved From Broccoli

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    #38

    Transparent Solar Panels

    Transparent Solar Panels

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    #39

    Hanging Christmas Tree Ornaments In The Shape Of A Christmas Tree

    Hanging Christmas Tree Ornaments In The Shape Of A Christmas Tree

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    #42

    Someone In My Neighbourhood Has Been Filling In Cracks In The Pavement With Mosaic!

    Someone In My Neighbourhood Has Been Filling In Cracks In The Pavement With Mosaic!

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    #43

    The Entire Alphabet Carved Into A Pencil

    The Entire Alphabet Carved Into A Pencil

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    #46

    Hi Guys, I Just Made A Megalodon Diorama, Hope You Guys Like It, If You Are Curious How I Made It, You Can Easily Find My Youtube Channel : Boiz Creator

    Hi Guys, I Just Made A Megalodon Diorama, Hope You Guys Like It, If You Are Curious How I Made It, You Can Easily Find My Youtube Channel : Boiz Creator

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    #47

    This Rock Was Carved Into A Hyper-Realistic Frog

    This Rock Was Carved Into A Hyper-Realistic Frog

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    Zoey Rayne
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless I see a video of the carving process, I will remain convinced that the pic on the right is just a real toad.

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    #49

    This Shelf Is Designed To Look Like It Is Phasing Into A Wall

    This Shelf Is Designed To Look Like It Is Phasing Into A Wall

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    #50

    The Making Of My 3D Rainbow Painting

    The Making Of My 3D Rainbow Painting

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    #54

    Octopus Mug Holder

    Octopus Mug Holder

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    Sleestak
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I already have 3 octopi decorations and a couple shirts. I have to stop sometime.

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    #56

    Homemade DIY Thundercloud

    Homemade DIY Thundercloud

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    AJay
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very cool to look at, probably very bad for my dust allergies :(

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    #57

    Superhydrophobic Coating And Stencils Used To Make Art That Only Shows Up When It Rains

    Superhydrophobic Coating And Stencils Used To Make Art That Only Shows Up When It Rains

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    #60

    Van Gogh's The Starry Night As LEGO

    Van Gogh's The Starry Night As LEGO

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    #61

    My Wife And I. We Decided To Start "Producing" Wooden Toys. I Have Some Woodworking Skills And She A Graduated Painter

    My Wife And I. We Decided To Start "Producing" Wooden Toys. I Have Some Woodworking Skills And She A Graduated Painter

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    #62

    3D Snake Tattoo By Stuffie.ink

    3D Snake Tattoo By Stuffie.ink

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    #64

    Homemade Glass Spider

    Homemade Glass Spider

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    The happy frog
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh it’s so beautiful and realistic I love it so much you made something terrifying into something beautiful

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    #65

    This Woven Advertisement For Weaving Classes

    This Woven Advertisement For Weaving Classes

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    #66

    An Acrylic Painting I Finally Finished! Took A Few Months

    An Acrylic Painting I Finally Finished! Took A Few Months

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    #68

    Transforming A Blank Wall Into A Dilapidated Bus

    Transforming A Blank Wall Into A Dilapidated Bus

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    #69

    Concrete Barriers Turned Into A Toblerone

    Concrete Barriers Turned Into A Toblerone

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    #70

    This Device Tracks The Goldfish's Movements And Moves In The Direction The Goldfish Swims Towards

    This Device Tracks The Goldfish's Movements And Moves In The Direction The Goldfish Swims Towards

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    #73

    Light Reflective T-Shirt And Shorts

    Light Reflective T-Shirt And Shorts

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    Meowmeow
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had some sneakers and stickers in the 90s that would've matched perfectly!

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    #75

    Melted Ice-Cream Van Sculpture

    Melted Ice-Cream Van Sculpture

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    #79

    The Window On The Front Door Of This House

    The Window On The Front Door Of This House

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    Wooden Sculptures By Döuyin

    Wooden Sculptures By Döuyin

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    #82

    The Little Prince's Rose

    The Little Prince's Rose

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    The happy frog
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my gosh, they’re so beautiful, imagine them but smaller as earrings or a charm for a necklace or bracelet:D all these people who make all these artworks are so amazing!

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    #84

    Handmade Beaded Brooch, My Heart !

    Handmade Beaded Brooch, My Heart !

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    #85

    Pencil Carving

    Pencil Carving

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    #86

    This Tuba Has Been Repurposed Into A Sink

    This Tuba Has Been Repurposed Into A Sink

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    Sleestak
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to know more about the plumbing, sterility and cleaning, but dang, that looks sharp.

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    #88

    Shark Made Out Of Salt

    Shark Made Out Of Salt

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    Furry Artwork By Muartive

    Furry Artwork By Muartive

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    Graffiti

    Graffiti

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    #95

    Piano Cutting Board

    Piano Cutting Board

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    DC
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We all know where this is gonna lead ... we do know, no, no excusery today! - "Fry two Tschaikowski-cut onions and one bell pepper that was cut in a major key, ..."

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    #96

    Creating Art With Objects And A Filter

    Creating Art With Objects And A Filter

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    Guillotine Urinal

    Guillotine Urinal

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    #100

    I Painted A Shadow On The Easel Itself To Really Make This Painting Seem 3D - "Flight Of The Roomba"

    I Painted A Shadow On The Easel Itself To Really Make This Painting Seem 3D - "Flight Of The Roomba"

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    #101

    Cardboard Craft

    Cardboard Craft

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    #102

    Iron Curtain Drapes

    Iron Curtain Drapes

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    #104

    Pet Food Dispenser

    Pet Food Dispenser

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    #105

    This Compass Cake

    This Compass Cake

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    Myst
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It'll end UP going DOWN into my stomach, and there will be nothing LEFT, because it looks downRIGHT delicious :p

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    #106

    Captain Jack Sparrow 3D Anaglyph Art

    Captain Jack Sparrow 3D Anaglyph Art

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    #107

    Painting On A Wine Bottle

    Painting On A Wine Bottle

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    The happy frog
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow that’s so beautiful you should design them my mum would drink the wine and I’d keep the bottle lol

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    An Abstract Acrylic Painting I Finished Called "Spice Rack"

    An Abstract Acrylic Painting I Finished Called "Spice Rack"

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    DC
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one, I really like! I didn't know I love painting myself until very recently - and I love this.

    #111

    Irl Spruce Minecraft Door. Made By U/Tiny_chip813

    Irl Spruce Minecraft Door. Made By U/Tiny_chip813

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    3D Printed Real Collapsing Structure

    3D Printed Real Collapsing Structure

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    Norm Gilmore
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome. I've always liked the postings on BP of derelict structures so this goes with that theme. Would love to see this painted!

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