A few years ago I was introduced to the web site Regretsy, which featured the weirdest/kookiest/strangest items on the crafts-for-sale site Etsy. It turns out that Winchell was the creator and snarky commentator of this wacky ode to creativity gone awry, and it was awesome! This book captures just a few of the bizarre creations, including a multicolored, knit "chicken poncho" that can also be used as a human wrist cuff (featured on the book's cover), a "
charming pond scum and amoeba pendant," and a felt cat toy made to look like a dirty diaper. The crafters' descriptions and prices of their products are included with the pictures that they posted on Etsy as well as Winchell's reaction to each one. She also included personal stories at the beginning of each chapter as an introduction, most of which were quite amusing. This book is hilarious and some of the crafts must be seen to be believed, although my favorite post on Regretsy (three dolls made to look like characters from the musical "Cats" using paint and fake fur) was not featured. Unfortunately, the Regretsy web site died a few years ago, much to my disappointment. 176 pages.
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