Monthly Archives: April 2007

Flint knows how to get its craft on

CRAFTS GONE WILD! Reware Vintage Bethany and I had a GRRRRREAT time on Friday night at the Guerilla Art Show in Flint. The place was packed all night, the participants…

Acrylic tips and tricks with Danielle Maveal

Steph, Taryn of Talking Squid and I spent an afternoon with Danielle Maveal doing a test run for her upcoming workshops at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Her first workshop…

Meet Flint’s guerillas

It’s exciting to report that groups all over Michigan are working hard to keep creative people busy and in the spotlight. There couldn’t be a better way to describe what’s…

Making Jinx for 826 Michigan

Ann Arbor Co-worker and crafter genius Marian Short always has the best ideas for everything, whether it’s Halloween costumes or cute baked goods. So I wasn’t surprised when she showed…

Sublime Stitching patterns on sale

Head on over to Sublime Stitching to pick up some 99-cent patterns currently on sale. Select patterns are: Lucha Libre, Dainty Days, Dia De Los Muertos, Pirates Ahoy, Scooter Babe,…

Detroit News launches craft column

Jocelynn Brown, one of our “in-the-know” craft bloggers at the Detroit News, launched a new craft how-to column last weekend in the Homestyle section. Here’s what Jocelynn has to say…

Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2007 applications now online!

We couldn’t wait any longer! Vendor applications for 2007 are now online at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair web site. This year’s fair will take place on Saturday, August 4,…

Peepshow brings creativity to snacks

Wow. When a co-worker told me to check out the Washington Post ASAP, I knew it had to be good. And it was. Ladies and gentlemen bloggers, check out the…

Sunday Crafternoon

A monthly gathering of rotating handmade artists from noon to 4 p.m. at the WAB in Ferndale. Grab a bite and see some creative, clever makers. Free and open to…

Craft Congress was awesome!

{Stephanie’s recap of Craft Congress.} Wowza, I totally agree with everything in Lish’s recap of Craft Congress. I still feel like my mind is racing with all the ideas and…