You know, the Massengill one you made would be perfect for a post secret I saw a few months back. lol. You should open an “post secret post card” etsy shop
We have upcylcling recepticles all over our house. On Tuesday nights, I gather the upcycling in big plastic bags and take the upcycling to the curb so the upcycling truck can take it away the next day.
Bwahahaa! If it didn’t cost actual money, I’d suggest we all “upcycle” some trash of our own and send this twit some postcards, with appropriate messages like HK’s.
Dear Grandma:
This crappy camp mom sent me to has no postcards of Lake Hiawatha. So i have to make my own from trash that i pull out when i go dumpster diving behind the cafeteria.
Having a wonderful time *sarcasm* – wish you were here *more sarcasm*.
Love – Susie
ps – could you send some disposable rubber gloves for the next trip to the trash bin?
All this seller had to do to make these more appealing was glue another image onto the front. Even a crappy drawing that was photocoppied and colored in by crayon and stuck on the front would look better than this…
I am not a Crafter (I don’t even play one on tv), but I’m sure, with the help of my 8-year old, I could manage to execute this masterpiece, and even select the product I’d be sending my correspondence on; reducing the chance gramma would get a jock itch greeting.
Maybe this seller is onto something. The subliminal possibilities are endless.
Advil: You give me a fucking headache.
Beano: You smell like shit.
Planters: You drive me nuts.
Dramamine: Your driving sucks
Pepto Bismo: You make me want to puke
But thats not even really upcycling it into anything. Then it just becomes trash with crap written on it. Turn that empty frozen dinner box into something useful, like an LCD monitor and then I’ll be impressed.
I have seen people make business cards on the cheap this way, for thier funky silkscreened shirts, but who the hell would BUY anything like this?! At least if you’re doing this to make business cards that half the people who take one will throw out, it makes some sence, but aren’t post cards meant to be kept? Hence the pretty picture normally right where the granola bar or in this case douche picture is…
The trip to Cascadian Farms sucked. All they fed us were some crappy granola bars.
Next time please send us to an actual location and we will send you a real postcard.
Thanks,
Junior
About 25 years ago, while back-packing thru Italy, my cousin and I made a post card from a Tampax box because we thought the word “tamponi” was awesome! We were so ahead of our time.
@Raz, yeah…or if they really wanted to be “green”, just make two blank sides and get a “convo” going….
You: “check your email box please…”
a week later…
Them: “What? Which email?”
I actually do use boxes to make tracers for the kids so they don’t ask me 17 million times a day to draw a heart/circle/egg/leaf. It holds up better than regular paper. I just would never think of sending them off in the mail.
sometimes i randomly send postcards to complete strangers. Usually they are something pretty, positive and uplifting, but I’m rethinking that decision as I type.
This seller’s shop includes a card with a photo she took in Paris and envelopes made from a Tiffany catalog she couldn’t bear to throw out. So she can afford to travel abroad, buy pricey baubles and shop organic, then thinks people want to buy her trash? Fuck her.
Whoa , what an assortmant in this little dream of a shop,from scripture miscellany to envelopes made from a Tiffany catalogue. I’ll take the Massengil set please.
Ooo, I’m a pharmacist, so I could save boxes from prescription drugs. Vaginal inserts=get yourself checked, Seroquel=you need to adjust your “meds”, Viagra=…
The misuse of all of the eco friendly bullshit really gets my gall up. By the time it is mailed & takes energy to deliver to the lucky recipient , it hardly is ecologically sound. When you care to spare the very best , send email .
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33638458
what the hell is “sea glass”? Is it a piece of a broken Rolling Rock bottle that’s been sanded down by waves? Is it like “human horn”? (I now remember where else I’ve heard of that – Futurama: powdered human nose was being used as an aphrodisiac by aliens)
Yes, exactly. It’s used in jewelry and similar fuckery. You can also buy beads and pendants made to look like sea glass. I guess if you found it on your vacation, it would have some sentimental value, but it’s pretty much just smooth frosted chunks of beer bottles.
On a side note, those vanilla chip organic granola bars are terribly yummy. I bought a box for my kids yesterday and um…someone…apparantly ate them all.
I’d totally send a massangill post-card to my friend in basic right now! That’d be great! LOL
Now I’m going to be going to the store looking for boxes that would make funny “upcycled” post-cards!
I was embarassed taking it to the pharmacy, so when I got to the counter, I proclaimed loud and clear “I HAVE THE CHICKEN POX”. I’m sure i’m not the first person to do this – they all looked up and laughed! LOL
#82 AreYouGoingToEatThatPickle:
That’s awesome!
My sister’s dog got skunked really bad once and after all the usual treatments failed, the vet suggested giving the dog a bath in douche. Unfortunately, she needed to buy some 12 boxes of the stuff for her 110 lb. lab. She tried to explain to the cashier that it wasn’t for her, but she swears they look at her strange now….as do I.
AreYouGoingToEatThatPickle
March 18, 2010 at 8:09 pm
The mail man (I actually have a mail lady) already looks at me funny… I have two different and distinct last names from before and after my divorce, am forever receiving my ex’s mail which I leave outside the box for her to take back, in addition to mail from the previous 3 homeowners (all male) that never bothered to change their address.
….she probably thinks I’m the village bicycle; everybody gets a ride!
I love how eco-friendly this will be! I can’t wait to get a big bubble wrap lined envelope with this eco-friendly card in it so I can throw away all that plastic-y packaging and send this eco-friendly UNIQUE post card to someone!
March 17, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Best photo caption EVER!
March 17, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Helen, you filthy little devil…I see the hidden message on the Massengil postcard…that is full of win! LOLLLL
March 17, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Oh there’s no chance I would mistake this crap for junk mail, rather than the charming idea that it is. None at all.
March 17, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Gives to meaning to the term “junk mail.”
March 17, 2010 at 1:34 pm
That douche postcard could come in handy. Though, I wouldn’t pay someone for it.
March 17, 2010 at 1:35 pm
that’s fucking genius.
March 17, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Why the hell not at least pic some pretty images from boxes. Those just look like really big ass coupons.
March 17, 2010 at 1:35 pm
I hope you upcycled that bag young lady!
March 17, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Once again, something that should have been REcycled has been UPcycled. Into pure crap.
March 17, 2010 at 1:36 pm
pic = pick
March 17, 2010 at 1:37 pm
You know, the Massengill one you made would be perfect for a post secret I saw a few months back. lol. You should open an “post secret post card” etsy shop
March 17, 2010 at 1:37 pm
#5 Dynomoose: I love it. Instead of Christmas cards, “you’re a douche” cards.
March 17, 2010 at 1:38 pm
We have upcylcling recepticles all over our house. On Tuesday nights, I gather the upcycling in big plastic bags and take the upcycling to the curb so the upcycling truck can take it away the next day.
March 17, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Bwahahaa! If it didn’t cost actual money, I’d suggest we all “upcycle” some trash of our own and send this twit some postcards, with appropriate messages like HK’s.
March 17, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I’d be all over Helen’s version, though.
March 17, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I’d like a set of Hostess Ding Dongs postcards
March 17, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Dear Grandma:
This crappy camp mom sent me to has no postcards of Lake Hiawatha. So i have to make my own from trash that i pull out when i go dumpster diving behind the cafeteria.
Having a wonderful time *sarcasm* – wish you were here *more sarcasm*.
Love – Susie
ps – could you send some disposable rubber gloves for the next trip to the trash bin?
pps – and some snacks, b/c now, i’m hungry
March 17, 2010 at 1:40 pm
junk mail sums this one up
March 17, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Facepalm.
March 17, 2010 at 1:40 pm
All this seller had to do to make these more appealing was glue another image onto the front. Even a crappy drawing that was photocoppied and colored in by crayon and stuck on the front would look better than this…
March 17, 2010 at 1:42 pm
I do have a question. Why?
March 17, 2010 at 1:42 pm
I am not a Crafter (I don’t even play one on tv), but I’m sure, with the help of my 8-year old, I could manage to execute this masterpiece, and even select the product I’d be sending my correspondence on; reducing the chance gramma would get a jock itch greeting.
March 17, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Maybe this seller is onto something. The subliminal possibilities are endless.
Advil: You give me a fucking headache.
Beano: You smell like shit.
Planters: You drive me nuts.
Dramamine: Your driving sucks
Pepto Bismo: You make me want to puke
March 17, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Massengill. That was inspired, Helen. Kudos.
March 17, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Oh god……..
I’m gonna barf from laughing so hard!!!!
March 17, 2010 at 1:45 pm
But thats not even really upcycling it into anything. Then it just becomes trash with crap written on it. Turn that empty frozen dinner box into something useful, like an LCD monitor and then I’ll be impressed.
March 17, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Postcards from the edge…of the trashcan.
March 17, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Question. If it is shitter than the original, would that not be “downcycled”?
March 17, 2010 at 1:45 pm
These aren’t eco friendly.
These aren’t friendly at all.
March 17, 2010 at 1:46 pm
I have seen people make business cards on the cheap this way, for thier funky silkscreened shirts, but who the hell would BUY anything like this?! At least if you’re doing this to make business cards that half the people who take one will throw out, it makes some sence, but aren’t post cards meant to be kept? Hence the pretty picture normally right where the granola bar or in this case douche picture is…
March 17, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Seller was proabably inspired by Carrie Fisher’s “Postcards from the Fridge.”
March 17, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Dear Mom and Dad,
The trip to Cascadian Farms sucked. All they fed us were some crappy granola bars.
Next time please send us to an actual location and we will send you a real postcard.
Thanks,
Junior
March 17, 2010 at 1:49 pm
About 25 years ago, while back-packing thru Italy, my cousin and I made a post card from a Tampax box because we thought the word “tamponi” was awesome! We were so ahead of our time.
March 17, 2010 at 1:49 pm
@Raz, yeah…or if they really wanted to be “green”, just make two blank sides and get a “convo” going….
You: “check your email box please…”
a week later…
Them: “What? Which email?”
March 17, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I actually do use boxes to make tracers for the kids so they don’t ask me 17 million times a day to draw a heart/circle/egg/leaf. It holds up better than regular paper. I just would never think of sending them off in the mail.
March 17, 2010 at 1:52 pm
sometimes i randomly send postcards to complete strangers. Usually they are something pretty, positive and uplifting, but I’m rethinking that decision as I type.
March 17, 2010 at 1:53 pm
This seller’s shop includes a card with a photo she took in Paris and envelopes made from a Tiffany catalog she couldn’t bear to throw out. So she can afford to travel abroad, buy pricey baubles and shop organic, then thinks people want to buy her trash? Fuck her.
March 17, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Whoa , what an assortmant in this little dream of a shop,from scripture miscellany to envelopes made from a Tiffany catalogue. I’ll take the Massengil set please.
March 17, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Ooo, I’m a pharmacist, so I could save boxes from prescription drugs. Vaginal inserts=get yourself checked, Seroquel=you need to adjust your “meds”, Viagra=…
March 17, 2010 at 1:57 pm
I think I just upcycled my lunch.
March 17, 2010 at 1:57 pm
#37, That was well said. Fuck her indeed.
March 17, 2010 at 1:57 pm
HK: just read your douche card, hilarious!
ChrisNYC: Sorry, I didn’t mean to steal your joke, I’ll send you a nice card made from a Count Chocula box.
March 17, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Well, had I known, I would have save all my boxes and made a fortune with this item:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w156/Yzziefrog/Regretsy/regretsynewpostcard.jpg
March 17, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Oh for CHRIST SAKE!
You are going to get me in trouble at work! I almost squirted Fresca out my nose AGAIN!
Here’s to sweet smelling crotches! woohoo!
March 17, 2010 at 2:08 pm
HK version Perfection!
As for the actual etsy item yeah right do they think we are all to lazy to do it ourselves??
Damn! recyle day is today, guess I can’t be crafty
March 17, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Its called a DISPOSIBLE douche. Don’t try to use any part of it again
March 17, 2010 at 2:16 pm
The misuse of all of the eco friendly bullshit really gets my gall up. By the time it is mailed & takes energy to deliver to the lucky recipient , it hardly is ecologically sound. When you care to spare the very best , send email .
March 17, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Can also be used for spreading good news…
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w156/Yzziefrog/Regretsy/regretsypostcard2.jpg
March 17, 2010 at 2:22 pm
I’ve smiled and snorted a few times in the past, but this post along with the comments has me guffawing!
I know I have a “post card” rubber stamp somewhere…. Now I can upcycle the box for the adult diapers I had to get for my dad.
March 17, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Shipping is only $2!!!!! Wow!!!
March 17, 2010 at 2:26 pm
March 17, 2010 at 2:27 pm
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March 17, 2010 at 2:27 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51423921@N00/4441044463/
March 17, 2010 at 2:36 pm
One womans trash is anothers um, trash.
But sure is awesome fodder for a snortathon.
March 17, 2010 at 2:38 pm
“#52 voxwoman :
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33638458
what the hell is “sea glass”? Is it a piece of a broken Rolling Rock bottle that’s been sanded down by waves?”
Yes, exactly. It’s used in jewelry and similar fuckery. You can also buy beads and pendants made to look like sea glass. I guess if you found it on your vacation, it would have some sentimental value, but it’s pretty much just smooth frosted chunks of beer bottles.
March 17, 2010 at 2:40 pm
This postcard should be mailed in an envelope filled with loose glitter.
March 17, 2010 at 3:02 pm
HK, your postcard reminded me of this ad from the ’70′s:
http://twitpic.com/197cuf
March 17, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Also good for keeping in touch with family.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w156/Yzziefrog/Regretsy/regretsypostcard3.jpg
March 17, 2010 at 3:30 pm
I am laughing and so is my nice clean pussy!!!!!
March 17, 2010 at 3:34 pm
At least it’s only two dollars.
That was me trying to be nice.
March 17, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Sell your trash on Etsy!
March 17, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Oy. There’s got to be a limit to “upcycling”. What next- condom box bird feeders?
Oops. I just gave someone an idea, I’m sure.
March 17, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Damn, missed out on a brilliant Valentine’s Day card opportunity:
http://twitpic.com/197rus
March 17, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Nothing can top #42 Yzziefrog but here’s my contribution.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36532708@N00/4441248489/
March 17, 2010 at 4:08 pm
This reminds me of a Cheerios commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=DRlPMnEIE-4&feature=related
That kid puts that Vancouver 2010 stamp on with a vengeance: it is a full-body sticker application.
March 17, 2010 at 4:11 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=DRlPMnEIE-4&feature=related
Sorry, the link only half-pasted.
March 17, 2010 at 4:14 pm
#62 VEDD, Hilarious!There is always next year…
March 17, 2010 at 4:17 pm
#61 blondeweezie-not to worry-it has been ‘covered’-see @Yzzyfrog, #47.
March 17, 2010 at 4:19 pm
sorry , meant # 42 Yzzyfrog
March 17, 2010 at 4:21 pm
I have officially died laughing over Helen’s Massengill picture. There can’t be a way to top that.
March 17, 2010 at 4:30 pm
I have occasionally received this one myself
http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx256/geektastic_whimsy/Regretsy%20NSFW/midol_postcard.png
March 17, 2010 at 5:34 pm
#42 Yzziefrog
Too fucking funny! (Pun intended…)
March 17, 2010 at 6:50 pm
OK, there is nothing to top the Massengil postcard…but #42 comes pretty freakin’ close!
March 17, 2010 at 6:53 pm
@VEDD
A lot of these would be great FU cards.
As comments go, I’m putting my vote in for Suda’s #23
March 17, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Yes! #23 for COTD.
March 17, 2010 at 10:09 pm
On a side note, those vanilla chip organic granola bars are terribly yummy. I bought a box for my kids yesterday and um…someone…apparantly ate them all.
March 17, 2010 at 11:52 pm
There’s a reason why food boxes as such are recyclable…
And OMG! The photoshops have me laughing so hard! All of those have many useful situations, unlike the subject of this post.
March 18, 2010 at 1:51 am
Oh dear, someone has bought them. That’s… really sort of confusing, actually.
March 18, 2010 at 6:20 am
I just nearly drowned in my tea! Hilarious!
On the other hand, now I know what to do with those Shiner cartons. Cut them up and mail them to my brother!
March 18, 2010 at 7:34 am
I’d totally send a massangill post-card to my friend in basic right now! That’d be great! LOL
Now I’m going to be going to the store looking for boxes that would make funny “upcycled” post-cards!
March 18, 2010 at 8:02 am
#23
Massingill: Wish you were here
March 18, 2010 at 9:45 am
#64 sudabaki© : NOT FUNNY! LOL I’m home with the Chicken Pox (at 29y/o). When I went to the doctor, he wrote me an Rx to prevent it from getting worse. I didn’t look at it until I got to my car, when I realized it was for Valtrex. Apparently the Pox are a type of herpes.
I was embarassed taking it to the pharmacy, so when I got to the counter, I proclaimed loud and clear “I HAVE THE CHICKEN POX”. I’m sure i’m not the first person to do this – they all looked up and laughed! LOL
March 18, 2010 at 12:50 pm
#82 AreYouGoingToEatThatPickle:
That’s awesome!
My sister’s dog got skunked really bad once and after all the usual treatments failed, the vet suggested giving the dog a bath in douche. Unfortunately, she needed to buy some 12 boxes of the stuff for her 110 lb. lab. She tried to explain to the cashier that it wasn’t for her, but she swears they look at her strange now….as do I.
March 18, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Oh Pickle, I’m so sorry. If I had your address I’d send you an actual postcard so even the mailman would look at you funny.
March 18, 2010 at 8:09 pm
The mail man (I actually have a mail lady) already looks at me funny… I have two different and distinct last names from before and after my divorce, am forever receiving my ex’s mail which I leave outside the box for her to take back, in addition to mail from the previous 3 homeowners (all male) that never bothered to change their address.
….she probably thinks I’m the village bicycle; everybody gets a ride!
The valtrex postcard would not help my case!
March 18, 2010 at 8:09 pm
….as for the douche; you sure it was her lab and not her pussy that got skunked? lol
March 18, 2010 at 10:56 pm
#85 AreYouGoingToEatThatPickle: Damn, that was so unPC of me. And here on Regretsy of all places.
“….she probably thinks I’m the village bicycle;”
I love that expression! And who the hell would give you a thumbs down for that?? Totally made me snort.
July 12, 2011 at 10:02 pm
I love how eco-friendly this will be! I can’t wait to get a big bubble wrap lined envelope with this eco-friendly card in it so I can throw away all that plastic-y packaging and send this eco-friendly UNIQUE post card to someone!
July 12, 2011 at 10:02 pm
Especially when I could just send them an e-mail.