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"Nailed It": 50 Hilarious Times People Tried To Make Something Themselves But It Didn't Go As Expected

"Nailed It": 50 Hilarious Times People Tried To Make Something Themselves But It Didn't Go As Expected

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“It’s going to look amazing,” you think in your mind, as you start your latest creative project. But soon enough, you realize that your plans and reality barely overlap, and you’re left with something totally weird. The results are hilarious, even 'bad,' but it’d be a shame not to share them with everyone on the internet. Though in some cases, a few major 'mistakes' ironically lead to something even more soulful than what was supposed to be the outcome.
Welcome to r/nailedit, a subreddit that documents the funniest, most bizarre results that people got when trying to do something with their hands. Whether it’s baking, cooking, crocheting, or anything else that you like to do, you won’t always get it perfect. And when you (inevitably, at some point) get it disastrously wrong, it’s wonderful to share it with like-minded crafters online. Hey, at least you made someone laugh and brightened up your day with your monstrosity of a cake, right?
Scroll down for the best of r/nailedit, curated by us for all of you lovely Pandas. Don’t forget to upvote the pics that you enjoyed the most, and be sure to share them with your friends to help them start the week off with a smile: however tough things get, at least you’re having fun when it goes wrong. Oh, and if you’ve got some disaster crafts to share with us, you can tell us all about it or share a pic in the comment section.
Talented pie artist, baking expert, and the author of 'Pies Are Awesome,' Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin was kind enough to share her thoughts about how to get the results that we want, whatever we might be working on with our hands. In her opinion, baking and all sorts of crafting are like small performances. "You gotta prepare a bit in advance and get mentally in the zone before you dive in," she told Bored Panda.

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#21 Nailed It

Nailed It
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Crocheting and knitting are quite similar, but sewing is a whole other ball game entirely. "They’re both yarn crafts that create fabric. Other similarities include knowing how to count stitches and read written patterns. There is no real crossover with sewing, except perhaps that advanced sewers may have an advantage in understanding how garments drape and fit," the expert told Bored Panda.

#22 I Shouldn't Be Allowed To Try

I Shouldn't Be Allowed To Try
246points

#23 Stuffed Snake Pizza. Nailed It!

Stuffed Snake Pizza. Nailed It!
245points

#24 I Need Smaller Piping Tips

I Need Smaller Piping Tips
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“Learning to crochet, like everything else, has a learning curve! Luckily, it’s pretty easy to get started—all you really need is a hook and a skein of yarn," they said that it’s easy to pick up. There’s a lot of info out there on how to start crafting, and it’s all very easily accessible.

#25 My Daughter And I Made Baby Yoda Macarons

My Daughter And I Made Baby Yoda Macarons
234points

#26 I Have A Baking Competition Today. This Is My First Time Ever Baking A Cake. I Think I’m Going To Win

I Have A Baking Competition Today. This Is My First Time Ever Baking A Cake. I Think I’m Going To Win
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#27 Tried To Make A Cake To Immortalize My Cat, I Have Not Stopped Laughing

Tried To Make A Cake To Immortalize My Cat, I Have Not Stopped Laughing
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"Most people find it easiest to learn from YouTube videos, and they are a fantastic resource for learning new stitches and patterns. There are also some wonderful books out there that can teach every conceivable stitch—you want to look for something called a 'crochet stitch dictionary' or similar. Other than that, have fun and don’t be afraid to experiment!”

#28 Birthday Cake Attempt This Weekend

Birthday Cake Attempt This Weekend
214points

#29 Uncanny Resemblance

Uncanny Resemblance
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#30 My Wife Started Painting Ornaments For Christmas, And Only Realized After She Finished This Bird That She Did It Upside Down

My Wife Started Painting Ornaments For Christmas, And Only Realized After She Finished This Bird That She Did It Upside Down
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Remember, Pandas, there are no mistakes. Not really. Just happy accidents that can brighten up someone's day regardless of how (un)masterfully you did something. Don't be shy, share some of your own funny fails in the comments. And remember: we've all been there. Nobody's born a crafting pro.

#31 Poodle Cut. Nailed It

Poodle Cut. Nailed It
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#32 I Wanted To Make Mrs. Potts And Chip. I Nailed It

I Wanted To Make Mrs. Potts And Chip. I Nailed It
189points

#33 My 5-Year-Old Nephew Knocked This One Out Of The Park!

My 5-Year-Old Nephew Knocked This One Out Of The Park!
172points

#34 I Didn't Follow The Pattern

I Didn't Follow The Pattern
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#35 This Figurine Of Hermione Granger At Universal Studios

This Figurine Of Hermione Granger At Universal Studios
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#36 Good Lord

Good Lord
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#37 Failed Af

Failed Af
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#38 This "Up-Cycled" Hot Water Bottle Necklace

This "Up-Cycled" Hot Water Bottle Necklace
150points

#39 West Elm Mistro Tray That Was Just Delivered After A 6 Month Backorder

West Elm Mistro Tray That Was Just Delivered After A 6 Month Backorder
143points

#40 I Tried To Do This Thing I Saw On Instagram Where You Dehydrate Strawberries In The Oven And They 'Taste Like Twizzlers" ... Nailed It

I Tried To Do This Thing I Saw On Instagram Where You Dehydrate Strawberries In The Oven And They 'Taste Like Twizzlers" ... Nailed It
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