All hail the Chemistring!

[Trisha Lynn]

Just so you guys know, Chemistring's awesome skills as a knitter and crocheter have just been auctioned off and the winner spent $2,000 for the privilege of her services.

*stands and applauds*


Trisha Lynn
...you really do need an Etsy site...

[Cade Antilles]

I witnessed it, and it was amazing! So is Chemistring! So much love for you!

[Arius]

Her work is more than worth it.

[AlexanderDitto]

As a knitter/crocheter myself, I can tell you her work is SUPER amazing. The attention detail... is just astounding.

I'm really happy her work raised so much money.

The warriors of darkness are selling right now. I hope they go to a good home.

EDIT: Yessss Vaughn got them yessssss.

[RytelCSF]

Octopimp may have money, but Chemistring has skill. If anyone deserves to become a meme, it's her.

[Nevrmore]

My Chain Chomp Hat is going to be so fucking cool.

[Metcarfre]

And quite a steal at today's prices!

Note to self; if you want to bid on something in an auction, do it in the first 24 hours.

[Arius]

forkbomb added an extra $500 to Vaughn's $1500 for the Warriors, bringing the total for them up to $2000.

Wait, how much did Story Guy go for?

[Genghis Ares]

+Chain chomp hats, Metroid hat, and Mario Towels.

[Arius]

Damn... So, I think she might have brought in ~$6000.

[Evil Jim]

forkbomb added an extra $500 to Vaughn's $1500 for the Warriors, bringing the total for them up to $2000.

Wait, how much did Story Guy go for?

Story guy went for $620. What's the running total for chemistring's auctions so far?

[Yaxley]

I think Ben got the sale of the century on the Metroid hat.

Excellent work, Chemistring.

[tbug]

Friesens represent!

[aburnflags]

Chemistrings stuff was amazing, any word on what the guy who won the 50/50 wanted?

[Kaemon]

Yeah, her stuff was the most amazing stuff there. I need a couple thousand saved up in case 50/50 shows up next year. Haha.

[Vaughn]

As a knitter/crocheter myself, I can tell you her work is SUPER amazing. The attention detail... is just astounding.

I'm really happy her work raised so much money.

The warriors of darkness are selling right now. I hope they go to a good home.

EDIT: Yessss Vaughn got them yessssss.

Yay me!

[Kara]

I got to be there to see some of Chemistring's stuff in person. It blew my mind. I wants it all.

[Elaro]

And I demand pictures!

Who's with me?

[Vaughn]

Soon as it arrives, im having a Teaparty of Darkness.

[Kathleen]

Post pictures!

[Chemistring]

Holy crap! I have a discussion thread!

The adrenaline from last night wore off around lunchtime today, and now I'm just stunned. I keep hearing Graham's voice in my head saying "What is.....?! I don't even....?!". I think my brain is broken.

For anyone who thinks they can't contribute to desert bus because they're broke? Give time, not money, for the children. Sweet fancy Moses...

My running total for donated items is $5180 + $500 from forkbomb + whatever the kitchen towel set went for. I'm so glad the LRR plushies went to forum members, they deserve good homes. Vaughn, if I'd known you were going to win I would have kept the set here and saved the crew on shipping! Hope you like them as much in person!

For everyone who is wondering about commissions or if I have/will have an Etsy shop...sorry, but no. Crafting of various sorts is my hobby, and I do it for fun. Or don't do it, if I don't feel like it - don't have the choice if I make it a job. I am in for the craft along next year though (assuming there's a Desert Bus 4), so there will be more crafty things coming.

Thanks to everyone for the complements, I'm so glad you like the craft stuff. Big ups to illuviel for coming up with the idea!

Dale - Friesens represent, indeed. You're probably the first Friesen I've met that I really WANT to be related to somehow! I've got the science, you bring the evil laugh and we've got a shot at the big time...

Right, I'mma go wibble in the corner until my 15 minutes of internet fame passes and I can fade into the background again.

*wibble*

[Master Gunner]

I don't suppose you'd work on commission for a few small items though? I know that there's at least a few forum members who really like your stuff but couldn't get in on the auctions.

[epocalypse]

Holy crap! I have a discussion thread!

this would only be a reasonable response if you didn't deserve one, but you really, really do.

[Vaughn]

Right, I'mma go wibble in the corner until my 15 minutes of internet fame passes and I can fade into the background again.

*wibble*

Hahahahahaha.
Hah.
NO.
ESPECIALLY if youve just announced involvement in the 2010 craft along. youre Fancy for life, missy.

Sidenote :yay calgary!

[AlexanderDitto]

The thing about crafting is that, from what I gather, it's really hard to make any sort of reasonable amount of money on it at all. Materials are expensive, projects are time consuming, and when you divide it out, the amount you'd have to charge for an item just to recoup minimum wage becomes obscene. If it weren't for the fact that people were bidding for the children, people would have a lot harder time spending hundreds of dollars for dolls or scarves or hats, items which take considerable materials and hours to make.

As a side project? Viable. As a method of earning any sort of income? Infeasible.

That said, I'm going to have to start practicing my Amigurumi skills... must... make... Canadaman plushie...