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Christmas DIY Fails To Make You Laugh Out Loud

Didn't Nail It: Christmas Craft Fails To Make You LOL
Studio shot of Shiba Inu dog wearing Santa hat
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Studio shot of Shiba Inu dog wearing Santa hat

When it comes to Christmas, the conundrum of expectation versus reality couldnโ€™t be played out more hilariously. And if youโ€™re celebrating the festivities in Australia, well, youโ€™re in for even more of a ride.

From liquefying pavlova and collapsing gingerbread to literally giving up on the roast due to your kitchen becoming a sweat box, Christmas Down Under is a rare and fascinating experience.

With the final countdown upon us, unashamed enthusiasts are sharing their failed DIY attempts inspired by recipes and craft ideas online using hashtags like #ChristmasFail, #AussieChristmas and #PinterestFail proving that at-home projects donโ€™t always turn out like the picture.

Keeping with the festive spirit it doesnโ€™t appear their blunders are getting them down, but rather only adding to the Christmas cheer. But it doesn't stop there -- parents are making light of the very real disdain some kids actually have for the man in the red suit by tagging their not-so-happy pics with #SantaFail -- creating sensational throwback material for their child's 21st birthday and excellent amusement for us.

Take a squiz and prepare for laugh-out-loud entertainment.

#PinterestFail

A photo posted by Anna Olinova (@glitterforest) on

The ginger bread house I attempted to bake Vs my actual gingerbread house. Fuck you Pinterest - fuckkkk you! #pinterestfail

A photo posted by N A T A S H A | ๐ŸŒบ (@tashbritt) on

Jemioล‚a <3 #missletoe #symboloflove

A photo posted by Natalia (@blondee_n) on

I thought it looked better like this

A photo posted by Pixel (@pixel_the_great) on

Pintrest swiss cake reindeer project. Jonah's reindeer. #nailedit #pinterestfail

A photo posted by Joshua Moman (@bowtizbee) on

#SantaFail

A photo posted by @brittanybentley9 on

Tonight's cooking didn't go to plan #notapenguin #shouldbeapenguin #baking #festivefail

A photo posted by Becca (@rljd87) on

Pinterest fails in real life. We tried.. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŽ„ #wannabehousewives #bakers #christmas #pinterestfail

A photo posted by Desirรฉe (@desiree5757) on

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