Monthly Archives: 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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…