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I grew up in Kansas, so I'm crafty by nature. Cross-stitch? Boom. Baby hat? Done. I kill at my friend's annual construction-paper tree-decorating party. I'm always thinking, Oh I'll just turn that into a necklace, or I can use the fabric in this shirt that doesn't fit anymore for a really great yoga bag. Only glitch? I don't have a sewing machine, supplies or patience (I'm also an Aries), so none of it ever happens.
But NOW I've discovered Etsy's Alchemy lab and the "designed by Laura Gilbert" party is on. The online crafters' marketplace (think eBay for handmade stuff) allows failures such as myself post ideas for crafts, and then actual people offer to make 'em. I've made two bids in two days and have no plans of stopping any time soon.
Requests for custom crafts range from the practical (like wedding accessories and supplies) to the more whimsical. (Toddler-size MJ glove, anyone?) And the order for a custom painting of a gall wasp and a maggot fly holding hands is inspirational in itself.
Lemondrop editor Laura Gilbert also enjoys watching UFC.
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Friday 25 September
By judy
Love this!!!! Etsy Alchemy is just what this lazy DIYer needs. Thanks Lemondrop!
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Thursday 25 March
By Elizabeth
I have used etsy alchemy and I, as well as other people I know, have been scammed using it. Every story seems to be the same: someone receives bids on projects and accepts one. The bidder asks for a deposit for materials and the buyer sends the money through paypal. The bidder then withdraws their bid electronically so they no longer show up on your list of bidders from your account. All accounts of this scam also involve the seller stalling for several months and claiming to have medical issues that prohibit the object from being created in a timely manner. (Appealing to human nature to make extra allowances for the ill)
The seller then disappears and does not respond to attempted contact. Etsy looks safe because sellers have feedback on their profiles from past customers, but what no one realizes is it is up to the seller to request that feedback. Therefore, after they cam you you cannot go on their page and warn others.
BEWARE OF ETSY ALCHEMY!
Etsy support has failed to help anyone I know who was scammed. I wouldn’t recommend it to others. One well-known scam artist on etsy goes by the name Belly Beauty. Usually has a picture of a pretty young brunette and a young child so she looks trustworthy. Don't get scammed on etsy!
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