Don't Waste Your Time And Money On These Diy Projects

3. Canine Toy

Estimated New Cost (Pomeranian Sculpture on Etsy): $12.95. Estimated (DIY) Cost: $10–$15* As part of a craft project from an undisclosed (as of yet) craft manual, one person attempted to reproduce a white Pomeranian. That's about all you need to know about a Pomeranian; the materials were fluff, a color, and two beady black eyes. The book included useful, step-by-step advice, including "The combing is the secret to fluff."

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Dog Toy on Pinterest/CCheezburger But instead of producing the cuddly Pomeranian sculpture that the book described, the would-be artisan produced what appeared to be a partially melted snowman. Strangely, the resultant dog resembles a white Terrier, another small dog that enjoys barking while not looking like a Pomeranian.

4. Braided Hearts

Estimated Price (New): $100–$400* Estimated Price (DIY): $2.99* These heart-shaped braids are only one example of the disastrous outcomes that can occur from any hair DIY project. There are a million hits when you search for "heart braids" on Google, and every how-to page has numerous stages. When attempting to replicate the heart braid pattern, one person discovered that her hair was too short, which led to two crooked, non-heart-shaped braids.

Heart Braids on Pinterest and FunnyFoto Hair braiding is already frequently challenging. While doing it at home is inexpensive (all you need are $2.99 hair ties), visiting a salon to have your hair braided will set you back between $100 and $400.