Some people are so darn creative. And crafty. And when the crafty and the creative meet, they do it on Etsy – home of the handmade marketplace. No doubt there are some really useful pieces for sale, some that are just amazing and some that are, um, interesting. Have a click through to see some of the things that we have found. Brilliant? Maybe, but maybe a bit crazy as well…
The Maggot Necklace by humphreyshandmade. Nothing like a casual maggot to dress up an outfit.
What’s the weirdest/most useless thing you’ve ever bought?
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even better: the really really weird stuff from etsy, all in a site of its own
http://www.regretsy.com/
also, so not safe for work!
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Ooh ooh I want a slug to hug!! And some brain earrings!!
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I laughed out loud at the pet tie.
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I know a few people that are scared of clowns…..I would so love to see the looks on their faces if I gave them one of those evil clown cards. Hehe.
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Me too!
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That unicorn looks like a pony crossed with a sheep. Would probably freak out both ponies & sheep!
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I swear to God I would never know anything like this existed on the net if it wasn’t for this site! My window sills are dusty, but I MUST look at regretsy!
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Maybe not weird, but unusual was a necklace I bought on the weekend. It is inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It is quite beautiful, you can see it here:
http://www.kaboodledesigns.com.au/shop/alice-in-wonderland-collection/locket-necklace/alice-key-to-the-garden/
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Do you know what? Those felt cakes are PERFECT to jazz up my display of personalised melamine plates for kids that I am launching soon and will sell at markets and on the web. One woman’s ‘weird’ is another woman’s treasure!
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I want that Giraffe riding a bicycle. That is gorgeous!
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Regretsy would have to be my second favourite site after Mamamia, and I check everyday to see what piece of whimsicle fuckery has been spotted on Etsy. It really is amazing to see what some people will try to flog off to customers there. April Winchell is a genius writer and I always crack up when I read her blog posts.
Do check it out, it is totally worth it!
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Hahahahaha I love regretsy too.
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Thanks for the laugh. Love that shark hat.
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Hey! That apple jacket is a great idea! I looove regretsy.com! One of my favourite things from there were the 3D made-to-order portraits. They are awesome! All you need to do is send in a photo. See exhibit A:
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Love the thong hat!
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I really feel like playing zombies vs. mummies right now!
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I can’t remember where I came across this, but was sure it would make the list – it’s definitely weirder than an apple cosy:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52231945/yes-its-bedazzled-finger-puppet
I want a Hug Me Slug! And I think that the Tea Bag Tote would be quite useful – I’ve been known to carry peppermint teabags around and this would keep them from being torn and having weird dried green stuff floating around my handbag…
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Looks like a bedazzled tampon.
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Yep. That’s what it says. Definitely weird.
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I’m curious about how items like this get there – and sell
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74938571/le-magical-platypus-totem-one-of-a-kind?ref=fp_treasury_10
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Love the cat tie! Not too sure about the ovary necklace… oh dear.
Haha I love etsy!
Can I be naughty and spruik my own etsy wares here!?
If anyone is shivering in this winter chill… check out my Nepalese handcrafted yak wool shawls and blankets.
I’ve also got some white and bone cashmere scarves. So soft. So warm
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WorldlyPossessions?ref=seller_info
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Hahaha I am quite crafty myself so I can definitely appreciate SOME of these (I think the slugs are adorable!). I really do not understand the fascination with steampunk though.
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i want a slug to hug
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Love the shark hat! But those fingers are creepily realistic!
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I will be placing my order for the shark hat swiftly.
Weirdest thing I’ve ever bought? Probably a Chinese medical coin used to diagnose vagina problems, for my best friend’s birthday. If you knew her, you’d understand…
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I love Etsy!! And I have to admit I liked a lot of the above ‘creepy’ items – perhaps not the uterus jewellery or the hairy chest necklace though…
To be honest, I think that the Zombie spray is a good idea, especially since last month was World Zombie Awareness Month! (no I’m not kidding!)
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Vanderglas is actually a well respected and quite famous jeweller. She uses thing like teeth and hair in most of her work and has shows in galleries too.
Just FYI.
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Thanks for that, had a good giggle at the glittery uterus necklace…i know what i want for my birthday…
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Eee! I love the Hug Me Slugs!
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I want to hug a slug too! LOL.
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What to see the really ridiculous side of Etsy?
http://www.regretsy.com
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OMG a killer cupcake necklace!!!!
They made it just for me
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I thought of you as soon as I saw that
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