20+ DIY Projects That Show How Small Idea Led to Extraordinary Details
These projects are anything but typical. They’ll spark your imagination and show how one idea, combined with creativity, can turn ordinary and even broken items into something no one else could think of.
1. “I had the honor of painting the casket of a friend’s grandmother. The Cardinals represent her, her son, and her husband, who passed before her. She also loved purple, cheetah print, and sparkles.”
Incredible 😍 beauty and what an amazing tribute and lovely way of sharing the love and giving the Loved ones a sense of peace like how it would seem feel if and when I have lost Wanting beautiful and perfectly prepared for eternal life in Heaven feelings of comfort seeing how yes put together despite the sad tearful happy memories.... it's just lovely 🌹 again THANK YOU for sharing
This is so beautiful- I had not thought of personalizing a casket this way
2. “I often forget what food I have in my fridge, so I create them.”
Great quote choice, I like how "them" is defined before it's used. 😑
3. “Really happy with how my Windows 95 Microsoft Paint mirror turned out!”
4. “Our summer project—the understairs doghouse”
5. “Butter bench”
6. “I call them Bee Food Pants. They’re made entirely of crochet, no sewing.”
- I wish I had the body to wear your creation... They are artistic and beautiful. © Ok_Composer_9138 / Reddit
- You made these????? They’re so beautiful. You could open a boutique! © mailorsoons / Reddit
7. “Made a cat house that looks like my cat.”
8. “I made this yawning cat lamp from ceramic. It’s meant to make people feel sleepy.”
9. “Bear fence. Our last name is related to bears. I cut every piece myself.”
10. “Hoodie I made from a thrifted woven blanket.”
11. “I hand embroidered these vans as presents for all of my bridesmaids 🌸🌿🌼”
12. “I tried something new, and it was definitely a labor of love 😂❤️”
13. “Stair runner snake rug I made!”
14. “I painted a Calvin & Hobbes mural for our baby girl’s nursery.”
15. “A shirt that I painted with bleach.”
16. “Pink moon. I used air-dry clay and decorative plaster for this artwork.”
17. “Pull-apart rugs I’ve made.”
18. “I made a stained glass window for my mum’s kitchen based on a Matisse painting we both love.”
19. “I hand-knit and hand-embroidered a cardigan. What do you think?”
20. “A paper doll I made of myself with magnet versions of my irl clothes & some cute costumes!! Also featuring mini versions of my cats in the corner.”
21. “I’ve almost finished my ’fix the cat-damaged couch with crocheted flowers’ project.”
- That’s the most elegant solution I think I’ve ever seen. © DLQuilts / Reddit
Just as creativity brings life to our spaces, the love we receive from family leaves lasting imprints on our hearts. These 14 touching stories of grandparents’ love prove that no matter how much time passes, their mark on us is unforgettable.
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