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85 Jaw-Dropping Handmade Projects That May Make You Say, “Take My Money”

Susan Albers

Creating something stunning with just your hands is an astounding display of genius. Not everyone has that gift, but you can count on those who do to create work that is nothing short of amazing.

Just take a look at these examples posted on the Crafting World subreddit. This growing online community shares crafting ideas and photos of finished products that may inspire you to get into arts and crafts yourself.

As always, we’ve collected some of the best posts from the group, which you can bookmark for reference later. Also, feel free to upvote those that caught your eye.

#1 My Sculpture Of A Conure, Which I Made From Several Hundred Eva Foam Feathers

#2 I Crocheted My Little Sister's Drawing For Her 11th Birthday

#3 Mosquito

While crafting involves creativity, it is also a meditative activity. Because it requires your full attention, you stay in the present moment the entire time. And in doing so, you enter a state of relaxation.

The Cleveland Clinic refers to such activities as “grandma hobbies,” aptly describing craft activities like knitting, woodworking, doing puzzles, and baking.

#4 Fox Brooch, Which I Embroidered From Beads With My Own Hands

#5 Hi Everyone, I Am A Wire Wrapped Pendant Craftsman And This Is The Work I Made. What Do You Think Of The Results?

#6 I Tried To Capture That Big Goofy Grin In Wool

“After a long day of work and decision-making, our brains become tired,” Cleveland Clinic psychologist Dr. Susan Albers explains. “Many people turn to the phone as a way to unwind, but this actually revs up your brain instead of calming it down.

“Crafting or tech-free hobbies are a way to move your mind into a state of calm.”

#7 Lover Boy

#8 Making These Yawning Sleepy Cats. If You Have Trouble Falling Asleep, Just Look At Them And Yawn Back

#9 Hand Painted Glasses Holder Pin

Crafting may be appealing because of the serenity it may bring, but it does require a lot of practice and patience to see results you’d be proud of. After the work and repetition come the fulfilling sense of accomplishment.

“There is incredible meaning in pushing through the discomfort of learning a new skill,” licensed clinical social worker Matthew Solit tells Good Housekeeping.

#10 I Tried To Recreate This Golden’s Smile In Wool—did I Capture The Joy?

#11 I Wove Some Bracelets Using Crystals And Waxed Cord. Don’t They Look Like Vines Trying Their Best To Grow?

#12 Jellyfish Resin Earring

If you intend to keep crafting as a hobby to enjoy, relaxing is most important. So if you find yourself getting frustrated, Dr. Albers advises trying something else. She also advises finding activities that perfectly match your energy levels.

#13 This Is Fiera, I Gave Her Adorable Face Into 3D Leather Charm, Did I Capture Her Vibe?

#14 I Took An Old Fisher Price Doll House And Turned It Into A Haunted Mansion

#15 Culture Wars

“If you are feeling tired, choose an activity that has slow, repetitive movements, such as crocheting or knitting,” Dr. Albers said. “If your brain is feeling alert, a brain puzzle or putting together a puzzle can help to tap into your focus and concentration.”

#16 Mouse Craft From Basswood

#17 Cat Brooches I Made Recently

#18 Hi Everyone I Am A Wire Wrapping Artist And I Would Like To Show You Some Of The Latest Artwork I Have Created What Do You Think

#19 I Tried To Capture The Calm Pride Of A Maine Coon In Wool Form

#20 Wanted To Share My Handmade Teddy Bear

#21 Hi Everyone, I Have Finished Carving This Spoon Made Of Wood. What Do You Think?

#22 I Made This Pendant Using Peridot And Labradorite

#23 Handmade Wybie Rag Dolls . Inspired By Neil Gaiman!

#24 I’ve Made So Many Strawberry Bracelets Lately. When They’re Placed Together, Don’t They Look Like A Beautiful Strawberry Vine, With Sweet Little Strawberries Growing With All Their Might?

#25 Strawberry Ear Wrap And Matching Earrings I Crafted

#26 I Created A Wire Wrapped Cross Starlight Pendant With Amethyst As The Centerpiece

#27 I Made A Vine Witch Necklace Using Fluorite, Peridot, And Woven Cord

#28 My Art Reminds Psychedelic Style But I Call It Wavy Impressionism Through The Prism Of Water. What Do You Think About My Work?

#29 Some Silly Sculpts

#30 Crochet Sky Blue Cotton Crop Top I Made

#31 Tufted Mushroom Rug I Made

#32 I Made A Moon Pendant Inspired By The First Hints Of Spring. What Do You Think?

#33 My Crochet Design

#34 Cowboys N’ Aliens! Overlay Mosaic Crochet Blanket

#35 A Whimsical Handmade Miniature "Mushroom Suitcase"

#36 I Crocheted This Hat In Three Days

#37 Crafting My Own Halloween Costume This Year!

#38 Inspired By The Wild Vines In My Garden, I Made This Pendant With Peridot And A Clear Quartz Point

#39 My Latest String Art Piece

#40 I Make Bookmarks And Pendants Out Of Copper Wire. What Do You Think?

#41 I Made This Choker With Labradorite And Moonstone

#42 My Recent Cat Embroideries

#43 Tina Doll And Bunny

#44 My Little Birdie, Handmade Robin Redbreast Brooch

#45 This Pearl Cockatiel Is Made Entirely Of Eva Foam And Acrylic Paint

#46 My Old Work Made Of Wool And Polymer Clay. I Hope You Like It

#47 First Time Sharing My Work Here — What Do You Think Of This Crystal Planter?

#48 Look What I Made! A Bracelet With Little Brown Crystal Cats

#49 I Handcrafted This Pendant With Prehnite And Brass, I Hope You Will Like It

#50 I Made Some Lace Bracelets Using Natural Pearls And Garnet

#51 My Girlfriend Just Made These Designs, What Do You Think!

#52 From Clay To Wearable Art

#53 I Made This High Priestess Choker Using Obsidian And Brass

#54 Some Cats That Came Out Of The Oven Lately, I Make Them By Hand In My Pottery Workshop

#55 I Crafted This Choker Using Garnet And Zircons. What Do You Think?

#56 Giant Crocheted Ghost

#57 A Zippered Pouch Featuring One Of My Illustrations. I Used A Printable Iron On Transfer

#58 Couldn’t Get This Idea Out Of My Head So I Present To You-Girl Dinner

#59 The Small Incense Burner We Made

#60 I Made A Forest Necklace Using Crystals And Woven Cord

#61 My Autumn Crochet Design

#62 Flower-Inspired Clay Earrings

#63 Crocheter Beware, You're In For A Scare!

I crocheted this Goosebumps 3D pillow. Any Goosebumps fans?

#64 Handmade Lotus Resin Lamp That Looks Like It Bloomed Straight From A Fairy’s Garden

#65 I Made The Miniature Flower Growing Out Of An Open Book

#66 Made Myself A Big Button

#67 Guitar Shape Pendant With Natural Stone

#68 Chest Made With Ice Cream Sticks

#69 Miniature Cat Paradise Biscuits. Entirely Hand-Sculpted From Polymer Clay

#70 My First Butterfly Wing Cane

#71 Kicking Off My Creative Journey In 2025 With This Beetle Brooch Featuring Incredibly Long Antennae. For This Piece, I Used Gorgeous Seafoam Velvet, Silk Ribbons To Embroider Miniature Flowers, And A Variety Of Beads, Pearls, And Bugle Beads

#72 Frog On A Mushroom

#73 Hippo In A Tutu For My Mom

#74 Evil Paint Brush Defeated

I finally defeated the dreaded paint brush. Context this paint brush was always loosening bristles, and no matter what I did, it always fell off the handle or left bristles on my projects. I coated the bristles in Modge Podge to make it easier to paint, and once painted, I sealed it in resin. I currently use it as a hair stick.