50 Times People Made Something Really Cool And Just Had To Share It In This Online Group (New Pics)

As Charles Bukowski said, “If you’re going to try, go all the way.” Whether that’s woodworking, knitting, or some other endeavor, dedicating yourself not only sets you up for success but also allows you to find happiness and satisfaction in the journey.

Plus, focusing on the process will automatically bring results. And when it does, take pride in what you’ve achieved. But if you need inspiration to grow your self-esteem, let us introduce the subreddit ‘Something I Made‘ — it has 2.9 million members who regularly share their best DIY projects.

#1 I Made This With A Ballpen

#2 Needle Felted Dog Made By Me 🤗

Finding a leisure activity you love isn’t just fun. It can also improve your well-being.

Researchers combed through five large studies involving more than 93,000 people across 16 countries (including the United States, Japan, China, and a dozen European countries) and published a meta-analysis in Nature Medicine, suggesting that having a hobby is good for your health, mood, and more.

#3 Little Jaguar Sculpture I Made! This Was Carved In Wood And Then Decorated With Thousands Of Crystal Beads, This Art Form Is Native To My Country, Called Huichol Art

#4 Black Raspberries Hairpins Made By Me From Polymerclay 🍀💜🍀

#5 Acrylic Painting I Made Of My Friend’s Late Cat. Rip Clyde

The participants they looked at were ages 65 or older, and more than 60% had long-standing mental or physical health conditions.

People periodically answered questionnaires about their health and well-being and were followed for four to eight years.

#6 I Made A Triple Bunk Bed For My Kids

#7 I Carved A Xoloizcuintle In Wood And Painted It With Colorful Details! What Do You Think?

#8 Hand Embroidered Purse Parrot By Me

#9 I Hope You Like My Paintings

Compared with people who didn’t have hobbies, those who did reported better health, more happiness, fewer symptoms of depression, and higher overall life satisfaction. Plus, the findings were similar across all countries.

#10 Just Finished A Batch Of Leather Bags – My Hands Feel Like They Went Through A Meat Grinder

#11 A Guiding Star Necklace I Made With Pigment So It Absorbs Light To Emit Light

#12 Men’s Purple Leather Loafers I Made For My Client

#13 This Piece Took 350 Hours And Tells The Story Of Me Leaving Religion, Becoming An Addict, Attempting Suicide, Living In A Shelter, And Finally Finding Myself. All Through Symbolism

It’s worth highlighting that the study is observational and doesn’t prove that hobbies directly make people healthier and happier, but the researchers say that activities such as arts and crafts, games, gardening, volunteering, or participating in clubs involve creativity, sensory engagement, self-expression, relaxation, and cognitive stimulation, which are linked to good mental health and well-being.

#14 Cheetah Sculpture I Made

#15 I Made Little Elf Dudes!

#16 Crochet Apple Cardigan With Matching Hat

#17 Check Out This Custom Needle Felted Dog I Just Finished!!!

Not to mention that taking part in hobby groups, even if it’s a subreddit like ‘Something I Made’ keeps you socially connected, which helps reduce loneliness and isolation.

For more cool pictures from this online community, fire up our earlier publications on it here and here.

#18 Jaguar Sculpture I Made! This Was Carved In Wood And Then Decorated With Thousands Of Crystal Beads, This Art Form Is Native To My Country, Called Huichol Art

#19 I’ve Been Crocheting Bird Hats. Here’s The First 2. A Raven And An Owl. I’m Really Tempted To Try A Cockatoo.🤣

#20 New Sweater And 🐻 Hand Knit (Christmas Gift For My Friend)

#21 My Daughters “Sally Witch” Costume I Crocheted

#22 I Made This Art Toy Set

#23 Fox Made Of Cotton Wool, By Me

#24 Finally Cold Enough For Long Swooshy Skirts! (Skirt And Blouse Made And Patterned By Me)

#25 Been Busy Embroidering These Custom Toebeans 🐾🫘

#26 How It Feels To Be The Child Of A Hoarder. I Drew This With A Pen I Found On The Ground And A Pencil, I’m Very New So I Know It Isn’t Amazing But I Had Fun Making It