20 Handmade DIY Craft Masterpieces That Are Actually Impressive

I’m not crafty. My DIY projects usually end up in the trash after I realize I have no idea what I’m doing. But some people are genuinely talented at making things from scratch. These handmade DIY craft masterpieces are actually impressive, not just “impressive for a DIY project.” Real skill, real creativity, and results that look professional.

If you’ve ever tried crafting and failed, these will either inspire you…or just make you feel worse about your abilities.

1. “My wife got REALLY into beading lately and made a TON of stuff”

2. “I made this without a sewing machine…it took SO long and my fingers hurt but I’m proud!”

3. “‘Forest floor’ rug I made”

4. “This octopus candle holder that my sister hand made at her pottery shop.”

5. “I made a spider out of glass. This is my favourite colour combination. What do you think?”

6. “A guitar made out of used skateboards”

7. “I embroidered a portrait of the most soulful lab”

8. “Pine needle basket”

“This was my most complicated yet but as always, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. Now on to the next one!”

9. “Wedding dress my dad made me”

10. “I made a Christmas ornament out of cotton wool.”

11. “Here’s a trio of cute little beetles I’ve created!”

12. “My DIY bouquet using silk florals”

13. “Fun project to get rid of some random craft supplies”

“A few weeks ago, I decided to decorate this unfinished wooden box with some stuff that has been cluttering my craft area for awhile. I didn’t really make a dent in uncluttering but I had fun trying!”

14. “Hand embroidered monstera plant”

“I first started this stumpwork hand embroidered monstera a year ago but let self-doubt creep in. I’ve finally finished and so happy with the result!”

15. “Been making frog and mushroom tea bowls and goblets for friends”

16. “Hand embroidered bag blooming garden by me.”

17. “A Bengal cat needle-felted replica I’m truly proud of”

“This is a 25 cm full-body Bengal cat sculpture, and her name is Coco. I placed a tiny bit of her ashes in the heart of the core, so a part of her is truly inside.

This piece took me over four months to finish, I’d work on it, leave it for a few days, then come back and fix anything that didn’t feel “Coco” enough 🙁

Every time I work on a piece, I always spend a long time doing the final touch-ups and refinements. I really hope every pet parent can be as detailed and “picky” as they want with their requests, it helps me shape their little baby into the most perfect version in their hearts. :)”

18. “I finally finished my glowing whale lamp!”

“I finally finished my accent light lamp for our living room and am very happy with the result and wanted to share 🙂 The lamp is made with air dry clay and acrylic colours – besides the wiring and the fake plants.The lamp took me about 30 hours. Inside is a light chain which can change the colours.”