To be sick of people on FB selling old shite in the name of handcrafted "gifts"

[MrsCantSayAnything]

Is it just me or is everyone trying to become the next Cath bloody Kidston or Martha Stewart?

MULTIPLE people on my FB seem to be flogging their old tat that they've knocked up whilst on maternity leave or during their lunch breaks!

One friend is selling "Fabulous teacup gift sets" which consist of a charity shop teacup and saucer, filled with Ferero Rocher and wrapped in clear plastic for a tenner!

Another does "Adorable Baby hair bands for your little princess" consisting of a fabric flower tacked onto a pound-shop hairband....6 quid thank you very much!

I've seen multiple badly painted wooden letters (un-sanded) with little bows and shit stuck on "£3 per letter" if you please.

Like people can't make this stuff themselves!?

Really? I'm ALL for selling crafts but have these people no shame? Or no judgement? Or am I a caaah?

Today's offering was a pair of baby socks rolled up (not vert artfully, just rolled) and shoved into a silicone bun case. Tastefully topped with a little silver bow like you'd get on a cheap chic bunny. Can't find a price though!

I'll shove some old vests in a bread bag then shall I? Tenner. It's GORGEOUS!

I've seen a page selling 'designer homewares' as in washing up bowls with chanel stickers stuck to them.. wonkily

Well I've had lots of new enquiries thanks to this thread fanks OP

www.etsy.com/listing/48004663/the-vah-genie-crochet-bicycle-seat-cover

I laughed like a drain at this one... and have marked this down as a future present for bike loving sister as part of our 'crap presents we buy each other for christmas' tradition

Ok fine that's it, I'm going to unsubtly advertise now Any slagging off my stuff and I'll set Buppers on you so be warned.

this shop is ace and you'll be helping feed my starving children so buy buy buy

just to balance the free advertising i'll give you a link to make you laugh:

every brides dream

Does anyone remember the orla kiely wrapping paper stuck onto a cupboard where 'the air bubbles and rips add to the charm' ?!

www.facebook.com/pages/Shabby-Jones-Designs/169758036443923 this is my page- i only started it as i wanted to make a present for a friend and after looking on not on the highstreet thought- I could do that1 my page is more of a blog of craft things I have done and am happy to tell people how to do it if they ask- it helps immensely with my anxiety and depression and to be honest i don't think yabu as people do sell some shit on fb xxx

I've just liked your page Was trying to post as my page but it went horribly wrong so I'm waffling all over your page

Yes yes shabbyjones but you KNOW your designs are gorgeous so now you're just advertising! I love the hessian bunting and so does DD.

ha ha! No but honestly I do agree with the OP and will most likely get a stern email from MNHQ but I just wanted to defend some of us crafters and everyone has a reason for doing it, mrscantsayanything: it is so easy to do I give you the info if you like! x

This has got to be the best one ever....

baby and sexy in same sentence

Thanks...I AM the OP!

i love how mine got reported as advertising but no one elses has

mine was REALLY subtle though Ghost