15 People Who Mixed Creativity With Too Much Free Time

There are people who do yoga, learn a language, or water plants in their free time. And then there are them. Those who one day looked in the mirror and said, “What if I knit my toaster a sweater?” People who combined creativity with an excess of free time and created things that no one asked for... but we’re all grateful for.

From sculptures made from noodles to superhero-inspired catsuits, these 15 ideas are proof that boredom can be the most powerful engine of genius. Were they bored? Sure. Did they give us content? Absolutely.

1. “This was found in a hotel in Erfurt. I don’t even know what to think.”

2. “I made this today. Now my wife is worried.”

3. “The glitter is not sealed. It’s like a sink made of sandpaper.”

4. “This is my uncle’s Christmas tree.”

5. “My wife tried making DIY Christmas ornaments this year. Here’s her reindeer.”

6. “My girlfriend made some flower pots. They are now in our apartment.”

7. “I found a box of ponies and a mirror at the thrift store, and I had a vision for a DIY project.”

8. “You might enjoy this. This is what I meant to make versus what I made.”

9. “My dad’s lampshade made with hot glue and silver spray paint.”

10. “I made a pair of invisible headphones for my wife. I know it’s hard to believe, but she’s wearing them in this picture.”

11. “These are just some of the dolls that I altered in my spare time.”

12. “This was a humbling experience.”

• “I had already sewn his eyes on when I realized his body was upside down. Not that it would have made it look any better, LOL.” © Teddythehedgie / Reddit

13. “What do you guys think of my Christmas tree?”

14. “I hate it, but I kind of like it!”

15. “I made a sweater out of dryer fluff.”

We don’t know if these people needed a hobby or were simply going through a very particular creative phase, but the truth is that the result is as absurd as it is wonderful. So the next time you think you’re wasting your time, remember that someone out there is embroidering portraits of celebrities... on slices of bread. And if you want to continue exploring that corner of the internet where the creative and unusual reign, you can check out this other compilation, which is a must-see.