50 Times People Were Surprised How Well Something Turned Out, The Photos Prove It
How many times have you saved something on Pinterest or a crafty blog and told yourself that you're totally going to make it and it's going to turn out great, only to end up with something unrecognizable and disappointing?
Or how often do we come across something and know that there is no way what we're going to get is like the picture? Well, these people had the opposite experience, and it's glorious.
The Famous Momofuku Milk Bar Cake
We've seen it on social media and dreamed about how good it would taste, but spending over $100 on a cake can feel like too much.
So, this person thought they would give it a try and crushed it.
What A Lucky Day
Not only are there three eggs when there should only be two, but they are actually decent looking hard-boiled eggs.
No weird packaged food issues here. It's hit and miss, especially with eggs.
When Does This Ever Happen?
When was the last time you bought something at 7-Eleven and unwrapped it only to find that it does actually look like the picture on the package?
It almost never happens.
Someone Is Going To Be Happy
Someone's mom worked very hard to make an otter cake for their kid's birthday. It took her almost four hours, but it was worth it.
Being naturally good at baking is probably the best.
This Is Cute!
So this firetruck cake might not look exactly like the reference picture, but it's still really good!
They worked with what they had and ended up with an adorable birthday cake.
What A Difference
This person decided that they wanted to give their home a bit of a face-lift, and so they went out and bought some paint and did some landscaping.
That's all it took to turn this house into a beautiful home.
Very Scary Indeed
Yes, that is a big dog.
But, it seems like the only thing you should worry about when you're hanging around this dog is whether or not you want a bunch of kisses.
Aren't The Colors Pretty?
You almost can't tell the difference between the two. The one on the left was from the blog, and the one on the right is the person's finished product.
Is it possible it looks better?
All You Need Is A Bit Of Imagination
This mom knew her child was crazy about Frozen, as so many are, so she decided she was going to try her hand at a princess cake.
It looks excellent!
It Actually Looks Like The Picture
This person was visiting Japan when they decided to see if the rumors were true about how crazy good the Starbucks drinks are there.
Turns out they were, and their drinks look exactly like the poster.
It's So Cute
This person is an X-ray technologist who decided that their department needed some kind of mascot, so they crocheted one from scratch!
They said it weirded them out the skeleton only had four toes, but what can you do?
This Is Absolutely Unbelievable
This looks like an angel statue, and in a way it is, but it was folded entirely out of one piece of paper. Doesn't that just blow your mind?
How many tries did it take to get it this good?
Nothing Like A Home Reno Project
A lot of us are stuck at home because of quarantine right now, and some of us are using the time to be productive like this person who redid their bathroom all on their own!
We're feeling a bit lazy after seeing this.
Vacation Pictures Gone Right For Once
The person who took this picture really lucked out.
Their picture of Zakynthos Blue Caves in Greece looks exactly like the quality of picture you'd find if you googled it or saw it as a screen saver.
It's Shorter But Cuter
Sometimes the best projects are the ones where someone took an idea and made it their own.
Figuring out how to bake a cake this cute might take a little bit of thinking outside the box.
That Looks Tasty
It's wild that this person was able to make a meal that looked so close to the one on the magazine cover, especially since those are usually doctored and not made of real food.
Ours would 100 percent not turn out like this. We know our weaknesses.
Craig Loves His New Castle
We've all been doing a lot of online shopping.
This person decided to put their boxes to good use and build a cat fort that quickly got a bit out of hand, but hey, it's standing.
From Drawing To Delicious
This woman is a bit of an amateur cake-maker who started selling them out of her home for a bit of extra cash.
But they kept getting better and better, and when their kid asked for a panda cake, she was ready to deliver.
It's Almost Too Cute To Eat
Yes, it's adorable. But it's also a mochi ball that's filled with delicious ice cream.
Who could ever pass up a snack that is this tasty and this adorable, too?
They Saw The Vision
This is why this person is an excellent tattoo artist. They took someone's poorly drawn version of the tattoo and turned it into some artwork!
It's good to see that they were on the same page.
I Didn't Even Know They Were Real
As many of us know, plants are super hard to take care of.
I'm not sure I'd have high hopes for a bulb I bought from IKEA, but this one has turned out just like the picture!
Think Of The Patience You'd Need
This project might not be super hard, but it would take a lot of patience and some tape.
How many of us would actually have the patience to do this?
A Risk That Paid Off
This person decided to order from a sketchy website that printed pictures on a blanket.
They choose a picture of their dogs, and it actually turned out amazingly. Look how cute it is!
It's Not All Squished
Even though this Bubbles is a little soulless-looking, it actually looks like the character. They missed a chance to have some bubblegum eyes, though.
At least that's what I think.
That Looks Delicious
Most of us have come to accept that the frozen pizzas that we get don't really look that appetizing. But not for this pizza!
You almost can't tell it and the picture apart.
What A Lovely Bow
This person ordered their flower girl dress for their wedding online, which we all know can be a serious gamble.
Luckily for this bride, it turned out to be exactly what she wanted.
Look At That Ice Cream Cookie
If you ordered an ice cream sandwich, you'd probably expect to get something that's a little squashed looking, wouldn't you?
Well, looks like Chipwich has your back and makes a hefty ice cream sandwich.
Oh, The Machine Was Working
Not only is it incredible that the ice cream machine was working, but this person got the ice cream cone they were looking for and then some.
That's a mountain of soft serve.
She Looks Incredible
She ordered this dress from Ali Express for her elopement she was having and luckily got the dress of her dreams and rocked it like it was actually tailor-made for her.
This for sure isn't always the outcome.
That's An Upgrade For Sure
The dog sure looks happy to have a nice space to play in now! It probably took a lot of work, but they pulled it off and finished.
Which is more than most of us would do.
Life Has Been Good
If the day comes when you crack open an avocado and it has this much flesh in it, it should also be the day you go and buy a lottery ticket or something.
What are the chances?
Those Look Incredibly Delicious
How often does a boxed dessert actually look as good as it does on the packaging? These people are doing it right.
Apparently the cream is the best-tasting part of the dessert.
Is Anyone Else's Mind Blown Right Now?
Is anyone else looking at this and having their minds blown? It's a digital design cut into ten layers of plywood and then stained brown and polished.
Talk about a ton of work.
Such Versatile Bunk Beds
Ok, this little tiny bunk bed is the perfect solution for people who just leave their glasses on the bedside table.
Now they're safe and you won't smudge them while you're reaching for them.
It's Practically Perfect
Funny that it says on the box that the toy isn't that actual size when it pretty much is that size. It looks just as cute, too.
The one and only time cereal box prize works out.
They Nailed That One
You've got to really respect a baker who can take someone's dream sketch and turn it into an incredible dino cake.
I mean, it looks pretty perfect, don't you think?
Welcome Home Rusty
This person must really love their dog, or they were super bored. Either way, the finished product of their little indoor dog house is absolutely adorable.
Rusty looks unsure, but he will grow to love it.
Forget Those Frozen Pizzas
Ok, is it just me or do those look like some of the most delicious pizzas you've ever seen?
These are the real deal! Homemade. Nothing here came out of a box.
Such A Cute Look
Tie-dye is one of those things that look like it might be easy but is actually a lot of work.
That's why it's so impressive when someone can pull it off this well.
The Patience This Must Have Taken
Can you imagine the patience that it would have taken for someone to sit down and carve the whole alphabet into a tiny piece of pencil lead?
I can't even imagine.
They Look Too Beautiful To Eat
Can you believe that someone made this just using needles and colored gelatin?
It's wild that something like this is something that you can learn how to make and also eat!
Sip That Tea
This is a beautiful cross stitch and really does capture a mood.
I hope that they were watching something gossipy while they made this because it really just captures that spirit.
It's Like Something From A Fairy Tale
This kid is lucky to have such crafty parents. This is going to be one of those childhood bedrooms that will go down in legend.
It will be the house for all the sleepovers.
My Mouth Is Watering
Ramen is such a tasty dish but sometimes it feels like it never looks as good in person as it does in the pictures, especially in a restaurant.
But not at this place. Look at that.
I'm Green With Envy
Optical illusions are fun! Who wouldn't want one in their room?
This would have been hard to paint — one wrong color in the wrong place and you're going to throw the whole thing off.
That's One Cool Selfie
This guy had been spending a lot of time on his own, you know with quarantine and all. He used this time to learn how to become great at photoshop and it shows!
Looks like a fun party.
That's A Rich Person's Bathroom
These people turned a large storage closet into the cutest, nicest bathroom probably in their whole house!
A lot of work went into doing the flip and it really shows.
That's A Lovely Color
Who doesn't love a good old fashioned furniture redo? A lot of the time, a piece of furniture is still in great shape but it's just a bit outdated.
That's nothing a bit of paint can't fix!
This Is Incredible
This wall hanging looks like a work of art, and it totally is but not the way you might think.
This neon beauty is a DIY using lumber, neon light, and a tapestry.
Every Room Should Have One
Is it possible for something to look better in person than it does on the box? Because this little light is giving me that!
It's way cuter out of the box than you would imagine.
