#diy culture

Does using cheap hobby supplies make you less of a “real” crafter?

Do minimalists secretly look down on maximalist crafters as "cluttered" and "unserious"?

IKEA hacks are more nostalgic than grandma's cracked china—agree or disagree?

Should handmade imperfections be celebrated, or do they just show a lack of skill and effort?

Should you follow the trend of “imperfect” handmade items, or is slapdash just another word for lazy?

Is it gatekeeping to say store-bought decorations lack heart compared to handmade?

Has TikTok’s algorithm ruined the joy of learning handicrafts?

Should handmade gifts be cherished, or do most of them end up in the trash because they’re objectively ugly?

Do you have to be a purist to call yourself a real crafter, or is that gatekeeping ruining the hobby?

Should handmade gifts be judged as gifts or critiqued as art?

Does anyone else think the scrapbooking revival is seriously underrated?

Are online craft tutorials killing creativity by making everyone copy the same five projects?

Has AI design killed the joy of handmade crafts for you?

Are YouTube DIY gurus ruining the art of handcrafting by prioritizing views over actual skill?

Is knitting’s revival just a trend for social media likes, not genuine hobbyism?

Does the maker movement empower real innovation, or just fuel wasteful hobbyist consumerism?

Has the maker community lost its charm after recent platform changes?