30 Creative Projects From “Something I Made” That Are Pure Eye Candy

There is something deeply satisfying about making something with your own hands and feeling proud enough to show it off. This collection features some amazing creations that people were so excited about that they had to share them on the online group r/somethingimade. From clever DIY projects to seriously impressive builds, these posts are a reminder of how creative people can be when they follow an idea through.

#1 Humpback Whale Ceramic Lamp I Made

Image source: KUSTceramics

#2 Dress I Made For Renfaire 2025

Image source: RileyGranger

#3 I Make Tiny Sculptures Of Abandoned Places :)

Image source: Gomanvongo

#4 Can’t Stop Crocheting Strawberries Lately!

Image source: JUXIAOXAIO

#5 I Made This Expressionism-Inspired Self Portrait

I am a partially blind visual artist. I have severely reduced vision because of a condition called Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. I use a bunch of different adaptive strategies to create my work Image source: Joey-h-art

#6 I Made Space Theme Hanging Suncatcher

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#7 Some Flowers I've Drawn????

Image source: zannatsuu

#8 Finished Painting This Little Cloud For Someone Special

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#9 Stained Glass Memorial For A Friend's Hedgehog

Image source: olwenglass

#10 3D Octopus Rug I Made

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#11 I Made Stained Glass Hydrangea Lights

Image source: seastainedglass

#12 My Latest Acrylic Cat Painting Series

Image source: vallancet

#13 Bear Fence

The installation was a family project, but I cut every piece myself with a DeWalt cordless cut-out tool. Our last name is related to bears, and my father-in-law made the original fence (painted brown). I started with his bear design and add my own elements to create the new fence. If you are from Western Wa, you might recognize the mountain Image source: Gail_the_SLP

#14 Stained Glass Bookends ?

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#15 A Couple Cat Ghosts I Carved Recently ? ?

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#16 Made A Dress Out Of Scalemail

Image source: LyrasWinter

#17 Deer Skull That I Carved From Deer Antlers

Image source: Independent_Poem5901

#18 My Newest Set Of Stained Glass Butterfly Bookends!

Image source: EHglazz

#19 Really Proud Of This. It Took Me Forever And I’m Really Glad It’s Done

Image source: ReclamationDress

#20 I Made This Mouse Mug

Image source: LonelyPiglet6243

#21 Hi, I Made This Leather Corset!

Image source: hakunamamerel

#22 I Make Small Street Dioramas Inside Old Spray Cans

Image source: Significant_Home5736

#23 I Made These Lamps

Image source: MrTuxedoWilliams

#24 I Made This Yawning Cat Lamp From Ceramic. It’s Meant To Make People Feel Sleepy

Image source: The_Hlyna

#25 My Beaded Puffer Fish Friends!

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#26 New Beaded Plant I Made!

Image source: D8-MIKE69

#27 I Made This 6’ Tall Steel And Stone Dancer

Image source: mccallistersculpture

#28 I Made Leather A Pen Case That Can Also Be Used As A Pen Stand

Image source: SnooCheesecakes3985

#29 I Made A Sun Catcher From Glass And Stone Beads And Empty Insulin Vials

Image source: sophie_cmv

#30 My Friend Cut Off His Thumb Right Before My Wedding. So, I Built Him A Gallery Of Potential New Thumbs As A Gift For Helping At The Reception

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