Monthly Archives: August 2010

Debut of Bizarre Bazaar at Theater Bizarre!

This weekend is the exciting first Bizarre Bazaar! On the grounds of Theater Bizarre (a creative’s dream campus of handmade oddities), this new Detroit craft show promises to be full…

Green Cruise Crafting on the Way!

It’s time to let your green flag fly! Join us Saturday, Aug. 14, for a day of green living (and crafting!) in downtown Ferndale. We’ll be there early Saturday morning…

Etsy shop pages getting a new look

The Etsy community is buzzing with word that shop pages are getting a facelift. The new look matches the wider front page look, unveiled in May. There will be room…

Intellectual Property @ BlogHer ’10

Beth and I, along with our pal Crissy Herron from Indie Biz Chicks, had the chance to attend BlogHer ’10 this year. You might remember I’ve mentioned it on our…

Red Bird Ink for Crane’s

SNAP! Absolutely loving this new line from letterpress studio Red Bird Ink. GLASSES!

Northern Michigan is delicious!

Well, well. My mom brought me this delicious sugar cookie from Leland last weekend. I was so pleased to see a star right over the city! Northern Michigan knows what’s…

Bakers! This recipe contest is for you

I had a chance to stop by the Eggland’s Best booth at BlogHer ’10. They’re hosting a recipe contest, so, knowing how many of crafters are bakers, here’s your chance!…

Crafty blogging panel at Etsy

Bethany and I are here in New York attending the annual BlogHer conference. To get us started, we joined a panel on crafty blogging for your business over at Etsy’s…

Maker Faire Detroit was a hit

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/13860572[/vimeo] Thank you so much to everyone who supported our very first Maker Faire. We had a blast! Take a look at this summary video (courtesy of Beth’s husband, and…

Detroit Soup, Maker Faire in the NYT

Hat tip, Michiganders! Look at the newspaper love some great folks received in this NYT piece: “Wringing Art of the Rubbel in Detroit.” Glad to see so many great groups,…