Comments on: The Most Embarrassing DIY Fail in the History of the Internet. (I can say that, its mine.) https://vintagerevivals.com/the-most-embarrassing-diy-fail-in-the-history-of-the-internet-i-can-say-that-its-mine/ Fearless DIY Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:02:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: mary https://vintagerevivals.com/the-most-embarrassing-diy-fail-in-the-history-of-the-internet-i-can-say-that-its-mine/#comment-241749 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:51:11 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=14378#comment-241749 In reply to J.

I really liked it too, I know, I know- but we love Halloween at our house (even better than Christmas), and the black and orange remind me of it. And it really did look nice when you toned it down!

]]> By: Andrea D. https://vintagerevivals.com/the-most-embarrassing-diy-fail-in-the-history-of-the-internet-i-can-say-that-its-mine/#comment-145055 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 12:10:05 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=14378#comment-145055 You made me chuckle this morning (and that’s only because I’ve been there, too). Have a great holiday!

]]> By: caroline [the diy nurse] https://vintagerevivals.com/the-most-embarrassing-diy-fail-in-the-history-of-the-internet-i-can-say-that-its-mine/#comment-144871 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 03:34:45 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=14378#comment-144871 I’m dying. It’s just so fantastically bad. Glad to know there’s more than just me with a bad history 😉

]]> By: Sarah https://vintagerevivals.com/the-most-embarrassing-diy-fail-in-the-history-of-the-internet-i-can-say-that-its-mine/#comment-144695 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:09:13 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=14378#comment-144695 Ah, the most common rookie mistake: being unable to admit we were wrong about a color choice, and trying to “tone it down” instead of just painting over it. I’ve done it, too! The worst one was the pink accent wall in the dingy mustard-yellow guest room. Both colors were wrong, but I tried to tone down the pink with a brownish terra-cotta…which was also wrong. 🙂 Here are some pictures of the vomit-inducing result, which I lived with for like, two years. Sorry guests! Luckily I learned my lesson about swallowing my pride and just repainting ASAP, but I’ve still got a terrible track record for getting it right the first time — most recently was the avocado disaster in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing, Mandi! You’ve come so far, it gives me hope that someday I may have taste as good as yours.

xo, Sarah

]]> By: jANE https://vintagerevivals.com/the-most-embarrassing-diy-fail-in-the-history-of-the-internet-i-can-say-that-its-mine/#comment-144512 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 01:02:35 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=14378#comment-144512 O-o-h such memories! I laughed so hard I had tears running down my cheeks when reading your blog about your backsplash fail. I’ve been there and done that (failed) so-o-o many times over the last forty five years of crafting. My only save is that most of mine were done pre-technology (phone and video cameras) so there’s NO evidence or witnesses left to my many project fails except for a couple of enthusiastic (and equally embarrassed) accomplices (friends) and one very sweet ex-husband all of whom have been sworn to take my crafting failures to their graves!
When one of my projects exploded in failure, I remember a lot of head banging, teeth gnashing and whining “what WAS I thinking” but hey, it’s how we all learn. I have learned more from all the stupid mistakes I have made than I ever would have learned if everything had gone perfectly. Experience (both positive and negative) is a wonderful teacher and the negative can sure keep us humble!.
Love your blog—keep sharing!

]]> By: selma harris https://vintagerevivals.com/the-most-embarrassing-diy-fail-in-the-history-of-the-internet-i-can-say-that-its-mine/#comment-144499 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 23:49:40 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=14378#comment-144499 Mandi, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! This post had me laughing historically! (to the point of tears ). My baby (6 months) stopped eating and my oldest (3 yrs old) had to ask what was so funny to me…I appreciate your honesty because it helps to know that all projects do not turn out how we envisioned but we must press forward. Please don’t blame Brooke (stopping to laugh!) for you spray painting the wallpaper twice (this is too much for me…still laughing)…but I do understand b/c you probably figured the second time around would be better. I know as I embark on this journey of decorating our home, I will have failures also and I pray I can laugh at them also b/c this is how I will learn. Again, Thank you and pray your weekend is Blessed.

]]> By: Molly Freibott https://vintagerevivals.com/the-most-embarrassing-diy-fail-in-the-history-of-the-internet-i-can-say-that-its-mine/#comment-144491 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 22:57:36 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=14378#comment-144491 You are adorable! Girl- if I could count all the times I painted my house ridiculous colors…Once I painted a 30 high wall that was visible from the whole house Red…the walls next to it were Blue and Yellow….it looked like an Enormous Taco bell…fortunately with help I was able to turn it back to normal before the Hubby got home from a biz trip. I think we should all post our ‘What was she thinking?!’s and I applaude your brave spirit!

]]> By: brittany https://vintagerevivals.com/the-most-embarrassing-diy-fail-in-the-history-of-the-internet-i-can-say-that-its-mine/#comment-144444 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 18:50:11 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=14378#comment-144444 really? this is your worst? i’m so jealous. it was a well executed idea that turned out to not look GREAT but mannnn, it looks better than some of the garbage i’ve put together!! lol if this is the height of embarrassment for you then i’d say that’s just more evidence you are in fact the home decor prodigy we all know and love 🙂

]]> By: Tara https://vintagerevivals.com/the-most-embarrassing-diy-fail-in-the-history-of-the-internet-i-can-say-that-its-mine/#comment-144408 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 16:17:25 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=14378#comment-144408 Thanks for the laugh! The backsplash had a Halloween look to it so maybe good a good tutorial for some Halloween parties or haunted houses. I’m very limited in my use of materials since I’m new to this whole DIY thing. I see something like this happening in my future…

]]> By: Julia@Cuckoo4Design https://vintagerevivals.com/the-most-embarrassing-diy-fail-in-the-history-of-the-internet-i-can-say-that-its-mine/#comment-144387 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 15:05:51 +0000 https://www.vintagerevivals.com/?p=14378#comment-144387 LOL LOL LOL!

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