37 Epic Pinterest Fails That Make You Cringe

The comment on this Instagram snap says it all.

"Pinterest glass cutting technique = HUGE FAILURE! We tried four times, and this did not work for us!"

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If you've been on Pinterest, you have seen the orange peel candle. Well, we found proof that this DIY might not be all it's pinned out to be.

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It looks like a wine opener is actually the best way to open up a bottle.

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This DIYer learned the hard way that investing in the right materials is a smart idea.

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Another popular Pin is the doily lamp that seems so effortless to pull off. Well, here's proof that it's not that easy.

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We found this tip on Pinterest and had to give it a try. We weren't super impressed with the chalk-on-oil-stains results.

Yeah, melting wax in a microwave isn't the smartest thing to do — especially if you forget about it! Make your own double boiler instead.

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Yeah, these candles don't look like they're ready to waft a wonderful scent.

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Remember to double-check your project layout!

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Plastic gloves are a must when doing any crafty dyeing.

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It was a good attempt.

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No string eggs this year.

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When spot cleaning goes wrong.

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Sometimes even string-wrapped sticks don't work out the way you would hope. Darn Pinterest.

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Here's another DIYer that had high hopes for a Pinterest project and was sadly disappointed when the project didn't deliver.

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And sometimes a Pinterest fail turns into a cry for help — like when this project that didn't go as planned.

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And the moment you realize the project is going to need much more time than expected — and materials!

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Although it looks so easy on Pinterest, the actual creation of those beautiful multicolored holiday ornaments is a bit tricky.

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Yes, an adorable idea, but this DIYer learned it's a good idea to measure twice before starting any new project.

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Yup, it's always a good idea to follow the directions to ensure bad things don't happen.

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And we all know Pinterest pictures always set us up for defeat.

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Sometimes colorblocking doesn't go as planned.

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Yeah, using your toaster sideways to make grilled cheese isn't a smart idea.

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Hey, at least it's glowing!

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These are supposed to be wire Christmas trees. Oh well.

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We know DIYing can be challenging, but hang in there!

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But good effort!

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This string-wrapped wreath wasn't willing to live up to its Pinterest awesomeness.

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Another example of a DIY that benefits from proper material usage.

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It's colorful — but it's no rainbow cake.

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Sadly, sometimes a dye job just doesn't work.

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Making the perfect eggs-contained-in-cut-peppers isn't as easy as it looks.

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Another cooking disaster that didn't turn out as planned.

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Using shower-liner hooks sounded like a good idea, but the hanger just doesn't want to cooperate.

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Melted crayons on canvas look so cool until things catch fire.

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Those adorable little chocolate bowls look so easy! Oh well.

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It's always a good idea to give projects a practice run before starting.

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