We’ve all been there. You find the cutest idea on Pinterest…a jack-o-lantern brownie recipe, a glitter high heel DIY, a peppermint wreath tutorial. You can do this, they said. It will be easy, they said. A few hours and maybe some tears later, all you’re left with is a big fat FAIL.
Well now you don’t have to feel alone, because founder and “chief executive failer” of CraftFail.com, Heather Mann, has just released her fun and awkwardly uplifting book, CraftFail. In her witty introduction, Heather writes, “CraftFail is a celebration of the creative process, but unlike those perfect magazine shots and idealized online inspiration boards, we showcase the gruesome underbelly of the creative process…I do not want anyone to be discouraged from trying, but instead to be encouraged by the society of creative failers who are brave enough to share their craft blunders.”
If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, you really should. This book is sure to provide hours of entertainment, and there’s even a quiz to help you get started: Are you an all star CraftFailer?
Here are just a few of my favorites from the book…
The Union Jack Knit Cap Fail
The Hard Boiled Chicks Fail
The Caped Crusader Fail
And because Heather and I don’t want you to suffer alone, we’re giving away a copy of her hilarious book to one lucky reader!
Official rules: Simply follow the instructions below to enter. This giveaway will run until next Monday, November 3 at 10 pm. The winner will be announced Tuesday, November 4. Free product shipping is included in prize. Good luck!
Happy Failing!
Disclaimer: I did receive a free copy of this book, but all reviews and opinions are my own.
I have so many craft fails of my own, sitting in the box of shame downstairs…
Ha! Box of shame–I love it!
I made a casserole off Pinterest… we ended up throwing it away and going out for dinner!
A lough-out-loud post was exactly what I needed today. The look on that kids face with the bat ear on top of his head will keep me giggling for the rest of the day. Thank you!
I have had far too many Pinterest fails to count. Most recently was an origami bat. Luckily I tried to do it when the kid wasn’t around and just threw away the crumpled paper in the recycle pin and went on with my day.
I haven’t had any yet, but there is still time.
I’ve tried a couple of recipes that were total fails!
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Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls
I can definitely relate to this book. It sounds like a wonderful book. Thanks for the review and for sharing at The Southern Special. I shall go now and try to win this awesome book.
No but I had a similar fail pre=pintrest. I tried to mosaic tile a kitchen table and it was a complete fail
This is like so me! I have so many projects like this! Joined the raffle! #MagicMoments
OMG that had me crying with laughter. Most of my craft attempts are pinterest fails
Thanks for the fun review!