10 Times People Hilariously Failed At Creating Pinterest Crafts At Home

Pinterest is a magical place. It’s full of aesthetically pleasing homes, perfectly organized office spaces, seasonal crafts that will leave your house looking adorable year-round, and simple projects that can spruce up your garden. But how often do you attempt any of the DIY projects you admire online? 

Many of them are much more difficult than the site would lead you to believe. Below, you’ll find some of the most hilarious Pinterest versus reality fails that people have shared of their projects. Whether you’re a craft expert or not, we hope you enjoy scrolling through these unfortunate attempts, and keep reading to find a conversation with Brandy Nelson of the Gluesticks blog!

10 PHOTOS

#1 Pinterest Pumpkins

#2 Pinterest Fail

#3 Auntie Misjudged The Length Of My Neck

As much as I enjoy the act of sitting down and working on a fun little craft, I know my limits. I can make adorable Valentine’s Day cards or bake cute treats for Halloween. I can paint an egg for Easter, and I’m capable of operating a hot glue gun. But when it comes to carving pumpkins, working with wood, elaborately decorating a cake, or working with clay, I’ll be sitting those crafts out.

Thanks to the internet, however, we have endless DIY ideas at our fingertips nowadays. According to Sprout Social, Pinterest was the 15th most popular social media site in 2023 with 450 million monthly active users. 80% of pinners say that the site makes them feel positive, referring to it as a “social media oasis” compared to other similar sites. And most users aren’t simply scrolling, as 85% of them say they’ve used the platform to help them start a new project. 

#4 Ocean In A Bottle: Witness My Epic Pinterest Fail

#5 An Attempt At A Guy Fawkes Origami Mask Turned Into A Pinterest Fail

#6 Low-Budget Pinterest

As far as why Pinterest is so beloved by users, particularly Gen Z, Socially Powerful says that the site has an extremely well developed search engine. It might even be better than Google! It’s also a great platform for anyone who wants to keep up with current fashion trends, as one study found that Pinterest trends take off 20% faster than those that originate on other platforms during their first six months.

But, of course, many people choose to use Pinterest to find inspiration for projects around the house and crafts to do with their little ones. Unfortunately, however, these DIY projects don’t always go according to plan. Whether it’s a failed cake that deserves to be on Nailed It! or a carved pumpkin that looks much scarier than intended, plenty of people know the experience of creating something that doesn’t live up to the expectations that Pinterest has set.    

#7 Nailed It, 0-2

#8 Here’s A Fail Of A DIY Craft. Good Effort Though

#9 A Friend Used Pinterest Instructions To Make An Oscar The Grouch Costume For Her Guinea Pig

To gain some more insight on this topic from a crafting expert, we reached out to Brandy Nelson, creator of the Gluesticks blog, who was kind enough to have a chat with Pictolic. First, we wanted to know if most of the crafts we see on Pinterest are possible for the average person to complete.

“I think the majority of craft and DIY projects can be done by anyone! We live in a day and age where you can figure out how to fix your clothes dryer by watching a YouTube video,” Brandy shared. “Sometimes things can get lost in translation, so it’s important to find a thorough tutorial. I tend to look for links on Pinterest that not only provide a tutorial but also step-by-step photos AND a video because I’m a visual learner.”

#10 My Mother: "I Found This New Website, Pinterest, It's Very Cool". 10 Minutes Later: Easter Decorations