The Army's members ran monthly campaigns, and all the profits gathered from their store went to a selected Regretsy member who has encountered hardships. On December 5, 2011, Regretsy began a Secret Santa program, collecting donations for presents for needy children. Just loved it. New year! Then I showed it to everyone else at my part-time job. No, Jennie, it wasn't a waste of your money or mental powers, 'cause I can totally see myself going, "That's just like...!" The site launched in October 2009, and with 4 days had almost 90,000,000 hits. If you gave this to someone who had never seen Regretsy I think they would be confused, and for someone who used to follow Regretsy it's just not the same. The introductions to each chapter are snarky and warm at the same time. I have read similar book. My favorite part, though, was the end, where the crafters got to speak their pieces. Probably because I have a foot in both camps. That's right, the minor Interwebs celeb, L.A.-radio writer/producer/director, ex-Groundling and animated voice talent. Read it. On, April 17, 2011, Winchell created April's Army, which ran monthly campaigns for which all … This book offers up some of the strangest real-life items offered for sale on the online craft marketplace Etsy. We aren't Finnish, we don't speak the language and rarely blog about ice fishing. This book is just as great as the site. Author April Winchell had me hooked with a line in the introduction: "When I discovered Etsy in 2007, it was like I had died and went to Hemet." Although I remember watching my things get plowed under at the dump - yes, this was not orchestrated, and I never thought demise would be so immediate or symbolic - I am still mesmerized by craft produced by myself and others. There were very few crafts in here that I remembered, just the horse painting, the corn turd soap, and the bird feeder helmet. I read this then went to Etsy and found even more one-of-a-kind pieces that could warrant a few more sequels. going on a mad, I'm a big fan of Regretsy and April's writing on the site, so I decided to try the book, since I think Etsy is such an interesting manifestation of American culture: an obsession with consumption to the point of being ridiculous, and the DIY concept. Welcome back. The Army's members ran monthly campaigns, and all the profits gathered from their store went to a selected Regretsy member who has encountered hardships. ), Where Do It Yourself meets What the Fuck. At least some of them fall into the "So Bad It's Good" category. April Winchell Foley (born January 4, 1960) is an American voice actress, actress, writer, talk radio host, commentator and comedian. I've been a fan of Regretsy for a while know. . 1 Early life 2 Career 2.1 Acting 3 Personal life 4 External links Winchell was born April Terri Winchell in New York City, New York on January 4, 1960. Where Do It Yourself meets What the Fuck. I read this while sick in a doctor's office, which I think was the perfect place to read it. On, April 17, 2011, Winchell created April's Army, one of the largest selling teams on Etsy. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. I read this while sick in a doctor's office, which I think was the perfect place to read it. And April's introductions to each chapter temper the snarkiness of the individual entries wonderfully. I'm a big fan of Regretsy and April's writing on the site, so I decided to try the book, since I think Etsy is such an interesting manifestation of American culture: an obsession with consumption to the point of being ridiculous, and the DIY concept. It's a blog in a book. The Army's members ran monthly campaigns, and all the profits gathered from their store went to a selected Regretsy member who has encountered hardships. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2014. If you want a hilarious spectacle, this is your book! On January 28th, 2013, Winchell announced in a blog post that she will be closing down Regretsy, citing her upcoming lead voice acting role in an animated series by Lauren Faust and Craig McCracken. I found this book on the amazon website quite by accident, really. Before reading this book, I was unfamiliar with the Regretsy website. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was that overall I wished she'd give more commentary on the actual Etsy pieces she was snarking on. April 6th 2010 Seems like it would be lots of fun. Excellently written essays introduce each chapter and repeatedly show why Winchell was voted 21st funniest person in LA (according to Los Angeles Magazine). At least some of them fall into the "So Bad It's Good" category. I remember that I accidentally came across it several years ago and read all of the archives in a week or so, all while laughing uncontrollably. If you don't know about ETSY, google it and you will spend the next several days surfing. Which isn't exactly saying much seeing as I'm 25 and still live with my parents, but beggers can't be choosers. It all felt like filler content when I'm absolutely positive there is enough random shite on Etsy to fill up a Bible 8 times over. April Terri Winchell (born on January 4, 1960 in New York City, New York) is an American actress, writer, voice actor, talk radio host, and commentator. Start by marking “Regretsy: Where DIY Meets WTF” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The subtitle sums it up nicely. Winchell's commentary on the crafts is hilarious. It's divided into sections for different types of crafts-gone-wrong, and each section begins with two or three pages by April Winchell. . The book loses one star because some of the entries in it are a bit hit and miss. While I wasn't incapacitated by laughter, I found the snark to be exactly the kinds of things my sister would say (I think Winchell and my sister are somehow mentally synced up. We'll tell you who: April Winchell. This one works. Some of the pictures were horrifying. Putting all that text at the end seems clunky. I've purchased a few things from Etsy over the years and have always been pleased with my purchases, but there are certainly a lot of odd things out there and April Winchell has a really witty writing style that suits the bizarre, kooky, and "unique" crafts sold on the webs. New books! April Winchell enjoyed searching Etsy for out-of-this-world crafts. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. This book nabbed me at the first sighting of a mermaid toy and some junk jewelry living in a tangle atop someone's head. April Winchell has enjoyed a multi-faceted career in the entertainment industry, working as an advertising executive, a radio show host, a comedy writer, and a voice actress. . Some of the crafts are truly disturbing & I wish I hadn't viewed them! The reader responses from Etsy buyers and sellers included at the end was particularly fun. Had me in stiches. Some is funner, though. or the kinds of things I'd wish I'd said, but only think up hours later (that is, if this were a real-time conversation, not a months-and-months-to-put-it-together book). The reviews were mixed, and they were absolutely correct. On December 5, 2011, Regretsy began a Secret Santa program, collecting donations for presents for needy children. I really enjoyed those sections because of her sense of humor (a bit twisted, a bit vulnerable, but very insightful). It always guaranteed a laugh when I needed it. Prior to 2009, Winchell maintained a personal Web site that, in addition to the music pieces, chronicled the actor's activities, which include her professional, personal, and romantic life. Good option to scratch your Regretsy itch; Unfortunately not as enjoyable as the actual blog. . Read more. I'd heard a lot about the book and was really curious to see what all the hype was about. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This was a birthday present, and very well received . If you're ever feeling like you're a bit too weird for the world to handle, flip open this book and you'll feel a tad bit more normal. Winchell's wit, intelligence and. New Regretsy examples in tribute to April Winchell and her marvellous craft gone wrong blog. I suppose that explains why most of the best things I remember from the site are absent, like the custom clay painting where April posed with a flip flop on her head! The Army's members run monthly campaigns, and all the profits gathered from their store go to a selected Regretsy member who has encountered hardships. by Villard. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Created by April Winchell, Regretsy comments on some of the "objets d'fart" found on Etsy with a superbly snarky tone, under the strapline "where DIY meets WTF". Really. April also owns and operates the site Regretsy under the pseudonym of "Helen Killer". I still remember some of those people, like Princess Buzzkill Flying Glitter Eagle, the Tarot Cards, the. or the kinds of things I'd wish I'd said, but only think up hours later (that is, if this were a real-time conversation, not a months-and-months-to-put-it-together book). It's all right there, in the chapter entitled, Some of the commentary was amusing. Filmography Animation Dubbing Animated Series. Be the first to ask a question about Regretsy. I should have stayed with Geology. I really, really miss the Regretsy blog. Some sections only seemed to have 4 or so failures in it before moving on to the next section. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It's all fun. Probably not suitable for under high school age though. She also noted that she had no more jokes left about crafting. Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened. Oh, and you might just laugh your ass off! Regretsy: Where DIY Meets WTF by April Winchell (2010-04-06). The title is great fun, very clever! I wasn't sure what this book was all about but now that I've read it, I'm not sure which is more embarrassing; the fact that it has bad language in almost every paragraph or that I checked it out from my local library. :-) I really enjoy the Regretsy blog, and this maintains the feel of the blog. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I enjoyed the appalling quality of the crafts (e.g., embroidered toilet paper, a felt vasectomy doll, an alien doll with a face made from a walnut riding atop a toy horse, handcrafted felt placenta [that prompts the very genuine question of what to DO with handcrafted felt placenta], eyeless but grinning pear wall art made entirely from chewed gum), all made even more ludicrous by their accompanying price tags, and the author's commentary as well, such as that in regard to "corn poo soap." You will laugh. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Sometimes I still miss the Regretsy site, and I thought the book would help me remember it (it is no longer on the internet). I had some great laughs, but best of all, it made me feel extremely talented and mentally stable :-). Author, Winchell, tells comedic personal stories in montages to introduce each chapter. I was hooked. While I may not go back and read this book every year (I'll even admit that I may not ever read it again), it stays in the "Keep" pile. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Buy it. I purchased April Winchell's book to scratch the Regretsy itch, and it did a fine job of that. Some of the commentary was amusing. fish line and sinker. How I miss Regretsy the website! Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2014. (I also found it a bit short). Etsy is a terrible site with so much crap and copycat actions that it is laughable that they call themselves handmade at all.' All that material, which was not why I picked up the book nor what I felt like reading, made the actual Regretsy book content feel relatively sparse. How is that not in the book? Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Excellently written essays introduce each chapter and repeatedly show why Winchell was voted 21st funniest person in LA (according to Los Angeles Magazine). DIY is in the Regretsy title, and the way the title was worded caught my eye: Regretsy: Where DIY Meets WTF. Although I remember watching my things get plowed under at the dump - yes, this was not orchestrated, and I never thought demise would be so immediate or symbolic - I am still mesmerized. Beauty may be what we all seek, but ugly and strange gets a lot more laughs! This book nabbed me at the first sighting of a mermaid toy and some junk jewelry living in a tangle atop someone's head. Winchell's voice is very strong and reading her intros made me smile. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. WARNING: Bizarre items contained herein. Somebody apparently does--maybe you! I can't believe some of this stuff. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 4.5 out of 5 stars. These are all homemade items that have been offered for sale online. . As a voice actress, she has been heard in hundreds of animated television programs, such as King of The Hill, Robot and Monster, Phineas & Ferb, Pucca, Kim Possible, Recess (as Miss Muriel Finster), Lloyd in Space (as Lloyd's mom), Goof Troop (as Peg Pete), Disney's House of Mouse and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (as Clarabelle Cow), Pepper Ann (as Lydia Pearson). Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2016. The subtitle sums it up nicely. Unable to add item to List. You can custom order a pair of mice, any gender combination, in their wedding finery; I can't wait for one of my kids to get married. There were a LOT of pages of credits at the back, which, while I understand their necessity maybe didn't need to be in such a big font / take up so much space. This books features her favourites. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. April Winchell, Actress: Despicable Me 2. Ever since my sister-in-law sent me a link to a catnip filled penis toy. Get ready to gasp, shudder, and laugh out loud. The huge viral success caught the attention of Random House, who won a bidding war to publish Regretsy [6] on April 6, 2010. april winchell is raising funds for Regretsy's Big Book of Fabricated Folktales from Finland on Kickstarter! I had not been familiar with Regretsy, April Winchell's website devoted to chronicling the weirdness of Etsy, where the Internet sells its arts and crafts. Regretsy, the popular site that lovingly (but snarkily) poked fun at some of the less than stellar arts and crafts products sold on Etsy, is closing for business. I was actually disappointed in the length. I missed the original Regretsy site so I bought this book. I had been reading it a bit at a time (perhaps the best approach? In October 2009, Winchell (under the pseudonym "Helen Killer") launched Regretsy, a blog website which satirized Etsy. April Winchell, you are a gosh darned genius and I thank you! These are all homemade items that have been offered for sale online. This book shows some of the amazing junk you can buy there. But on the whole, this was a fun book, and a good companion to the blog. Totally Spies! She frequently does voices for films and television shows produced by Disney. Quite a humorous little book, and it sparked me to bookmark the site. I liked the little bit of writing in the book (mostly the chapter introductions), and the photos/products were funny as always, but I was hoping for something slightly... more than the site. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was that overall I wished she'. Please try again. Supplementing old favorites with new art and crafts from some of the beloved (or infamous, as it may be) featured sellers on the hit blog, April Winchell's hilarious book is also a great read! The title is great fun, very clever! Witty reviews of some of the goofy things you find on Etsy. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2011. I really enjoyed those sections because of her sense of humor (a bit twisted, a bit vulnerable, but very insightful). There is some profanity in it, but many of the products shown warrant nothing less than expletives. Please try again. This book could easily be read in an hour or two, so if you want something light and just need a break from that intense novel, this is the book to pick up. I enjoyed the appalling quality of the crafts (e.g., embroidered toilet paper, a felt vasectomy doll, an alien doll with a face made from a walnut riding atop a toy horse, handcrafted felt placenta [that prompts the very genuine question of what to DO with handcrafted felt placenta], eyeless but grinning pear wall art made entirely from chewed gum), all made even more ludicrou. I have read similar books, but few as witty and engaging as this one. The Army's members ran monthly campaigns, and all the profits gathered from their store went to a selected Regretsy member who has encountered hardships. Recently profiled on ABC's Nightline, April Winchell has become a vocal representative of the fail culture. (I also found it a bit short). April Winchell, Author/Actress/Internet Sensation, to Appear at Elliott Bay Book Company. Hopefully there will be many more to come! It has information on how to craft sweaters for chickens or how to make brussel sprout art! We’d love your help. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. If you're sensitive (or easily grossed-out), skip this one. Sometimes I still miss the Regretsy site, and I thought the book would help me remember it (it is no longer on the internet). 2 reviews for April Winchell Foley, 5.0 stars: 'I hope this site keeps up with things. To see what your friends thought of this book. It appears that April Winchell got permission from all the artists featured, because at the end there are comments from the artists and links to their websites. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. In short, funny, but a little disappointing. The introductions to each section can be a little extraneous, but she is a brilliantly funny writer, and her writeups on each item make the book. Quite a humorous little book, and it sparked me to bookmark the site. New this month: Scandal rocks an elite British boarding school in The Divines. Please come out with another book! Let's just say that for the next hour everyone spent more time giggling over the contents & less time actually selling books. (Although I did end up showing a customer this book, must to his delight. Some sections only seemed to have 4 or so failures in it before moving on to the next section. Regretsy is the substance in my life that gives it meaning. Regretsy: Where DIY Meets WTF by April Winchell … Supplementing old favorites with new art and crafts from some of the beloved (or infamous, as it may be) featured sellers on the hit blog, April Winchell's hilarious book is also a great read! Who needs toilet paper embriodered with Lady Gaga lyrics, a vampire baby doll with teeth instead of eyes, or crochet genitals? 4.5 out of 5. Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2015. Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013. Hilarious commentary on some of the odd and quirky hand-made items to be found on Etsy! Little did she know, her blog would get so much attention. Let's not kid ourselves: This is basically a perfect-bound blog. I had not been familiar with Regretsy, April Winchell's website devoted to chronicling the weirdness of Etsy, where the Internet sells its arts and crafts. She thought it would be fun to start a blog, Regretsy, featuring her finds with added commentary. April, keep reviewing and blasting them! Her website, Regretsy, generated charitable funds through selling of Regretsy merchandise. The wildly funny blog Regretsy, which finds regrettable crafts on the popular do-it-yourself market site Etsy and reposts them with reality-check commentary, is now a book. Despite the whining complaints of those who think the comments are mean (and miss the points), what is happening here is many faceted. 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