It's embarrassing to admit, as I used to be a reference librarian, but Mr. CR always knows more interesting websites, trivia, and general all-around information than I do. So when I brought home the humor book Regretsy: Where DIY Meets WTF, I was charmed when Mr. CR told me it was pretty amusing, and set about telling me there must be some crafting website out there known as Etsy. And for once I got to say, "Yes, I know, that's why I got the book." Although I knew about Etsy, I can't say I've ever spent much time there (usually I'm trying to get crafty stuff out of my house, rather than bringing more in).
The book's pretty simple in execution (and is based on the website of the same name); each page shows the craft on offer, with its original advertising copy and a brief paragraph having a little fun with it by Winchell. It's divided into sections like "pet humiliation," "art," and "toys and dolls." Also, let me just say: there's an entire section of this book dedicated to "Vulvacraft." That's right. Uteri and vaginas in art, oh my.
It's good stuff. And if you've been wondering where to find that perfect pair of uteri earrings, look no further--the contact info for the sellers highlighted is also included.
Not to add to your craft addiction, but you really should check out TipNut DOT com -- they offer a daily email highlighting all sorts of DIY resources, and it's quite interesting as a nostaligic overview of some long-forgotten styles (remember the "Monday wash day, Tuesday ironing" phase? stuff like that ~)
If Mr. CR is a student of pop culture, he might enjoy it too.
Posted by: LynneW | 03 November 2010 at 09:28 AM
Oh, holy wow, I have to find this book. Does it have the breast scarf in it? That is one of the most horrific works of craft I have ever stumbled across; I still cackle when I think of it!
Posted by: Rachael | 04 November 2010 at 02:54 PM
Oh, Lynne, I actually have an ANTI-craft addiction; I'm not DIYourselfy at all. (My motto is actually GSETDI--get someone else to do it.) Although I do have a weakness for dish towels emblazoned with the days of the week and their corresponding chores. :)
Rachael,
You DO have to get this book--it's a lot of fun. No breast scarf, as far as I can see, but there is a stuffed vasectomy doll.
Posted by: Citizen Reader | 04 November 2010 at 05:14 PM
Regretsy is fantastic, as is People of Walmart, Awkward Family Photos, Cakewreck, and Lamebook. Ahh...the joys of the internet.
Posted by: Bookie | 07 November 2010 at 06:05 PM
Bookie,
I don't know whether to thank you for or to cry about People of Walmart. It is SO. AWESOME. In a car-crash kind of way.
Posted by: Citizen Reader | 10 November 2010 at 04:12 PM
Amy Sedaris has a new book on crafting! I am so waiting to read that one! I also read an article about blogs that parody the home design blogs. I'm so happy that I am in the forefront of the "who cares what your house looks like..." trend especially since we just adopted two kittens.
Posted by: Venta | 12 November 2010 at 09:09 AM