April @ 2007 @ Handmade Detroit

Archive for April, 2007

Creating your craft fair tablescape

Tablescape. Is that a word? In the DIY world, I believe it is. ANYHOO, I was in a bit of a bind for the Guerilla Art Show a few weeks […]

Posted April 29th, 2007 by Lish in Business Time, Inspiration // 5 Comments »

Silkscreen mail surprise

Now this beats my electric bill anytime. I received a great “thanks!” package from Julie (Etui) and the Craft Congress gals in Pittsburgh this weekend. How sweet! Make sure to […]

Posted April 29th, 2007 by Lish in News // No Comments »

The Ann Arbor Artisans Market

As it was a deliciously sunny day in Michigan today, it wasn’t surprising to see lots of people at the Ann Arbor Artisans Market. Held in the same spot as […]

Posted April 29th, 2007 by Lish in Michigan, Etc., News // No Comments »

Tonight: Curare @ the CAID

Support local music and arts tonight at the CAID in Detroit.
Link Love:
Real Detroit story on Curare
Curare MySpace page
CAID site

Posted April 28th, 2007 by Stephanie in Michigan, Etc., News // 2 Comments »

CraftyPod checks in on “Handmade Nation”

Make sure to check out CraftyPod for a great interview with Faythe Levine on the latest and greatest with “Handmade Nation,” the indie craft fair documentary that all of us […]

Posted April 23rd, 2007 by Lish in News // No Comments »

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts partners with Relan Bags

I had no idea that when I went to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts this weekend I’d find special Kzoo-only Relan (maker of the recycled billboard accessories) bags for sale […]

Posted April 22nd, 2007 by Lish in Michigan, Etc., News // 2 Comments »

Making the Monster for 826 Michigan

You might remember Marian Short from last week when she stepped in as a guest blogger and told us how she made a crazy two-headed dog bank for Ann Arbor’s […]

Posted April 19th, 2007 by Lish in Michigan, Etc. // 2 Comments »

May Sunday Crafternoon vendors and info

Sunday Crafternoon returns May 6th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Woodward Avenue Brewers in Ferndale. Joining us this time are some old favorites (back by popular demand) and […]

Posted April 17th, 2007 by Stephanie in News // 2 Comments »

We just couldn’t resist…

Courtesy of Danielle Maveal’s stellar Flickr account, caption included:

“don’t pull it out until i get a pic”
Handmade Detroit: Bringing you inappropriate craft events since 2005.

Posted April 16th, 2007 by Lish in Inspiration, News // 2 Comments »

Handmade Detroit, Craft Congress on ThreadBanger

Corinne and Rob of ThreadBanger, a stellar DIY video podcast, hit up the Craft Congress reception and interviewed our very own Lish. The episode is up now. Make sure to […]

Posted April 16th, 2007 by Stephanie in News // 1 Comment »