Hmm

Says the seller: "Comes with two cigarettes, a lighter flame and a pile of ash."

I report, you decide not to buy.

Cigarette Pack Feltie Set:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30180506

Turn Turn Turn

It's almost time to start get out those chunky beer sweaters.

Says the seller: "Sorry, beer not included. Go buy yer own!"

Brawny Beer Bottle Cozy:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30175536&ref=cat2_gallery_16

Thanks Mom, cont'd.

File under 'Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time'....

Cappy the Cape Cod Lobster Cocoon Crochet Pattern:

http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=19008302

Another cry for help

If this isn't the picture of desperation I don't know what is.

0-12 Month Earflap Beanie:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20627630

Scarfable

Words are failing me. Good thing these food-themed neckwarmers have been photographed in all their glory. Put them on a plate, put them around your neck. The possibilities are endless.

Shrimp Scampi Scarf, Garden Salad Scarf:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5259970

Old School

Who doesn't love a short stack? Am I right? Quit dieting for a second and agree with me here.

Felt Pancakes with Butter and Syrup:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=27181408

Still Life with Drink Hugger Koozie Huggie Thing

Classy, right?


Custom Popcorn Drink Hugger Koozie Huggie Thing:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25800267&ref=cat2_gallery_14

Innocent Victims of Crafting, cont'd.

What can be said?


Sushi Dog Costume:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29838730

Feet of clay

Says the seller: "They would make a wonderful gift for your podiatrist or fellow quirky gardener." Hmm.

Planter Feet:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29458758

Are you lichen my mold?

This embroiderer of mold and lichen loves creating custom pieces, so email her a photo from your fridge if you're interested.


Lichen felt purse, moldy wall art, vintage moldy clutch:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5916735

Pointless adorableness, Japanese-style

Here's a crafter who's committed to cuteness. My favorite is White Candle Not Dynamite, but all of her creations are pretty great. Who doesn't need a cloth mug with a button in the bottom, an embroidered kiwi slice, or a blue sausage? I'm not even going to mention the Japanese confections rendered in fabric. What can be said?

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5296408

Dark night of the cozied soul

I'm going to hate myself in the morning for posting these casserole cozies. But that's not your problem. With no further handwringing, I bring you the Debbie and the Laurinda. Apparently they're a great way to transport your covered dishes to Australia Day barbecues. You see? I'm being too judgy.

Casserole Carrier:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5880058&section_id=5478511

Yikes

Says the seller: "Have lunch with Sarah Palin! or just bring her along to bother your liberal friends and co-workers."













Sarah Palin Lunch Bags:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29553981

Cozied beer, cont'd.

Says the seller: "My wife wanted to call this a " beer cozy". It's actually a kick ass gun metal grey beer protective device."


Leather Beer Holder:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17894459

Pear Jackets R Us

Apples do it. Bananas do it. Pears oughta get to suit up too.


Handknit purple pear jacket:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29649100

Attention Surplus Disorder: A Diagnosis Rendered in Horsehair

Holy craft those are small.


Tiny Horsehair Baskets:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5824646

Just Because, cont'd.

Something about the expression on this felted frog ball makes me laugh. Uh-oh. Am I about to drop $17?



Needle Felted Light Green Wool Felt Ball:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29392744

Why they hate us, cont'd.

Cats don't ask for much. Do they deserve our festooning? I report, you decide.















http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5367474

Shower Art

Well this is different.

Have a nice shower!

Shower Art:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=14954&section_id=5178320

Got felted milk?

More handmade creations from the department of bad eating habits.

Oreo-style Crocheted Sandwich Cookies:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28926049

The name game, cont'd.

Not judging. Just saying.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6061243

Mom's crafting again...

Hmm. These are people clothes and people purses, people.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5934334

Does this apron make my dishsoap bottle look fat?

Oilcloth Dish Bottle Apron:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23561092

Brace. Your. Self.

Friends, in curating crafting trends and oddities for your information and amusement, I've come across some strange things. Some silly things. Some memorably pointless things. But now I'm bringing you something bizarre.

Meet the reborns.

These are handpainted, weighted dolls meant to replicate the real thing. As in, they cost hundreds of dollars and just might begin to fill that inner void. I don't know, but I'm trying to understand.

Well, let's not feel sad. Let's just look once and then move on.

Here are a few sellers' comments, just because.

"His name is GumDrop & I decided to make him a boy."

"His hair is hand rooted angora goat, right from the hyde."

"Baby Jackson has a magnetic pacifier, please do not use around pacemakers."

I'm sorry.

http://www.etsy.com/category/dolls_and_miniatures/reborns/reborn_doll