I laughed so hard I craft’d my pants
November 7th, 2010
Recently I was asked if I’d like to have a copy of/and review Amy Sedaris’ new book Simple Times - Crafting for poor people. I jumped at the chance, JUMPED [whispering] And it was already on my shopping list. Score! [/end whispering]. I love, love, love Amy Sedaris and I think she is HILARIOUS. Here’s a YouTube clip of Amy on a recent Martha visit.
As soon as Simple Times came, I thought I’d do a quick thumb through… only to have gotten sucked in and I couldn’t put it down. There’s even some recipes in the book. Not that I know how to use that big box thing in my kitchen that gets hot - but there’s no way I can resist a recipe that’s called My Plumbers Cheesecake. 
I’m too chicken to show the Crafty Candle Salad recipe (a banana, a smidgen of mayo, a cherry…), but I can show the Mexican Sugar Skulls recipe - which I want to make yesterday.
The section on Safety Meeting is something I need to make myself get in tune with.
Especially after Jana’s pin incident. The book says there may be tragic results… but Amy has yet to meet Lizzy.
This killed me: “KILLING JAR - Instructions: The easiest way to kill your butterflies is to use a killing jar. Simply soak… yada yada yada… blah blah blah… A label on the the jar make the whole thing cuter”. Yay… just like Dexter… he’s so darn cute when he follows The Code. And then there’s the how to make a roach clip with a crab claw - it had me roaring. This is NOT your momma’s crafting book from the 80’s. Now I’m having a fantasy Carol Duval making crab claw roach clips with Gary Collins in my head. Dude. Carol. Dude. Gary. Sweet.
The Healing Power of Crafting… clearly my medicine cabinet needs restocking! Out with the OTC, in with the fat quarters and ric-rac.
The only downside to this book is that you shouldn’t read it alone - I wanted to read it out loud to my friends. Especially the chapter on, ummm… Ya. That. Again… NOT your momma’s crafting book.
OMG… so naughty and so funny. Charlie Sheen would blush.
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Farting around with needle & thread and then blogging about it.
Dang it, dang it, dang it! I could be enjoying that right now had I been a clever girl at the book store today. Looks perfect! I manage to stab myself in the face with a needle regularly so I will pay particular attention to safety tips. Thanks for the review!
November 7th, 2010I was just reading a review of this book in the newspaper today. Your take is MUCH more informative (and hilarious)! Looks like a great one, I’ll put it on my list!
November 7th, 2010Looks like a hoot. I’m glad you posted about it. Obviously I have been living under a rock because I didn’t know the book was coming out.
November 7th, 2010Amy Sedaris’ book sounds like a hoot! I will have to look for it next time I get to Barnes and Noble. thanks for the flash back to Carol D and Gary C. I remeber that show! I remeber carol used alot of felt, glue and glitter, especialy around Xmas time! (mauh) Liz
November 7th, 2010Saw this book at the bookstore yesterday and was cracking up! My 4 year old wanted to know what was so funny. Oh boy! I needed an adult to laugh with.
November 7th, 2010STELLAR review! I still don’t have Amy’s first book (shame, shame, shame on me) and this one is on the shopping list as well! I trust Zombinga enjoyed reading along with you. :-)
November 7th, 2010I am sort of tempted to pass along my phone number… just before bed time, you could ring and read aloud to me… what kind of dreams would this build, I wonder?
November 7th, 2010LOL! I haven’t heard of this new craft book. Sounds right up my alley! Thank you for sharing.
November 7th, 2010I had not heard of this book either. Obviously shopping the wrong libraries and/or book stores … totally will have to add this to my book shelf now! Thank you so much for the review … LOL hilarious!!
November 7th, 2010How funny! Amy Sedaris cracks me up. It looks like that just might be added to my Christmas list. :)
November 7th, 2010So… Amy Sedaris is a crafting genius! Who knew?
Two thumbs up to your review!
November 7th, 2010Love the review Monica, guess I’ve got to run off to the book store this weekend, the roach clip thing, ya just never know…whaahahah
November 7th, 2010Hmm, I’ve never heard of this book before. But any craft book that insights a Dexter reference is worth looking into! (We just started watching and so far we are through season 2. O.M.G. I love him. LOVE.HIM.)
November 7th, 2010Ohh, I love her SO much! I have her first book and am definitely getting this one.
November 7th, 2010Sounds like one I’ll have to add to my list, thank you for the great review!
November 7th, 2010I just love Amy Sedaris! My book is supposed to be here Tuesday and I just can’t wait! I guess I should set aside a day for it, huh?
November 7th, 2010I see Flat Nat is checking out those sugar skulls too.
November 7th, 2010Oh I totally need that book now. I need to giggle a whole lot right now and have no time to craft at the moment, so I think this book is a must-get! Thanks for the review Monica!
November 7th, 2010Hilarious. I ? her.
November 7th, 2010and you.
I love Amy and she is sooo funny. I really liked your review!
November 8th, 2010cool…seems a book which is right up my alley…it’s on my list!
November 8th, 2010This too me till this morning to comment because I was linking the book to my friends who would appreciate the humor lol….I have not laughed so hard or squinted so much trying to figure out what the heck the pics were on her site in the previews lol lol lol
November 8th, 2010Oh my gosh, I almost peed on myself reading your post! Luckily I didn’t because my 4 year old would have scolded me & said “mommy peed in her pants”!
So I am totally intrigued and I must get this one. You know I love a little bit of naughty!
XOXO,
November 8th, 2010Stefnie
It’s on my list now, thanks to you. I loved “I Like You”. I’m assuming there is no caution about drunk crafting: “You should not drink and bake” (Ahnold in ‘Raw Deal’1986).
November 8th, 2010That looks hilarious! I will be sure to check it out…
November 8th, 2010Well, I guess that will be on my xmas list now. If I can wait that long. Dang you.
November 8th, 2010What theee french? I’m cracking up. I want that book!! Amy is so awesome. I’ve been in the clouds lately so I haven’t told you how much I loved your Quilt Market post! It looked like SO much fun. xoxo - Mo to the FO
November 8th, 2010p.s. I like turtles.
That is THE PERFECT Xmas present for my sister (and me) …… my mother-in-law not so much !!!! (yikes!)
November 8th, 2010That is too funny! My sister would really love it! I see Flat Nat in the background, is she missing Natalie yet?
November 8th, 2010I laughed out loud just reading the title of your post. Now I must learn more about Amy.
“craft’d” - tee hee hee
November 9th, 2010I loved your review & can’t wait to get this book. I have Amy’s first book & it is fabulous. I also must comment that I love all your stickers on your sewing machine, I have been wondering what to do with all my extra “O” stickers…..cute idea !
November 9th, 2010I love Amy! She rocked on Strangers With Candy.
Thanks for sharing her new book. I’ll have to keep an eye for it the next time I’m in B&N.
November 9th, 2010Oh my goodness, she is hilarious! I want this book for sure…it’s on my Christmas List!!
Jamie :)
November 11th, 2010Ahhh… another must-have to search for in the stores.
November 11th, 2010I love Amy - she is SO hilarious!!!! I’m adding this book to my wish list right now:) And since a couple have mentioned it - I adore Dexter Morgan. Love love love him.
November 13th, 2010I just added your web page to my favorites. I like reading your posts. Thanks!.
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