Messed up door copying influencers

I think rather than influencers for DIY you are better at watching youtube videos from professionals.

You’re not useless, you’re learning a new skill, which is fantastic. First time, it won’t be perfect but next time you’ll know more. Good for you trying something new. You should really be patting yourself on the back even if it’s not quite what you envisioned. Walk away from it today and go back to it next weekend if you feel like it. The housework can wait another day or two.

It’s quite a time consuming job, to be honest I would expect to spend a whole weekend on it to take my time and do it well. Can you post a picture then we can advise if it needs another coat or sanding back. As for paint splashes everywhere it really is just about being careful how much you put on your brush and going carefully. Sounds like you have an awful lot on your plate and not the time to treat this like a project that needs a lot of focused time.

I also agree that maybe stick a pin in the idea until you feel you can dedicate some more time to it. Don’t give up though the only way to become more skilled is to keep practicing.

Can you show us a photo op?

Dont worry, i'm sure its not beyond repair xx

Don't beat yourself up. Everyone has things that don't go according to plan.
You've got the tools now which will be helpful for all sorts of projects.

Every time I mess up a DIY or sewing or cooking project it's always more learning and information going in the bank for the future. We learn more from the stuff that doesn't work than the stuff that does.

Why don’t you add a picture. It can’t be that bad.

Do you have recommendations for a particular brand?

You need to be really careful about copying DIYers on social media. DIY can mean a novice, but there are plenty with professional level skills calling themselves DIYers.

Just sort it out the best you can and chalk it up to experience.

It's so frustrating and disheartening when you make a big effort and it doesn't work out the way you expected. DIY usually takes longer than we expect, and are led to believe, especially if we're watching online tutorials, which of course are edited to make the process very clear. It misses out the repetitive, time-consuming nature of so many DIY tasks as well as all the tidying and prepping that often occurs half-way through. Even if the door doesn't look as good as you exoected, does it at least look a little better than before? Will the splattered paint wash off?

These things often need a few coats before they look decent. When you feel up to it, try another coat. If that doesn’t improve things then leave it be for a while before you pay someone to sort it. Chalk it up to experience, most people wouldn’t give it a go, you were brave enough to try.

I admire you for trying. I’d be terrible at anything like that. I get influenced into buying a lot of things. Dont feel bad 😢

You can use paint remover to get paint off the brickwork and patio.

If it’s your back door, just leave it for now. When you’ve got more time have another look at it. What sort of paint did you buy?

Is it your front door?
If you've only put one coat on it will look a bit rubbish, another coat might improve things.
If you can't face it today then leave it and don't beat yourself up.

Have you ever painted before ? Masking & protection are really important. It will be tricky to remove splats from the brickwork but it will eventually weather away. I think all you can do is chalk it up to experience and if you try again you now know how absurdly meticulous you need to be with prep.

The influencers make it look easy and edit out all the tedious stuff.

I doubt you’ve spent more than you would in someone decent painting the front door - door painting is very expensive. If you can shut the door. Just leave it for now and have a go another time. Like anything it takes a while to learn a new skill and at least you have all the equipment now.