Make a Thing-a-day in February
You still have a day to register for the Thing-a-day challenge. Participants pledge to make something for every day in February and then post it online. More details and registration…
Monthly Archives: January 2008
Why do you craft?
Thanks to everyone for some really great insight, on both sides, on our post dealing with how consumerism and crafting mix. Keep it going! Over on Stephanie’s personal blog, she…
How to: A home for your necklaces.
Handmade Detroiter Bethany posted this nifty tutorial on constructing functional necklace art recently. I’m hoping she wasn’t in cahoots with Lish to post this more fully here. But I really…
Product review: Martha Stewart Photo Frame Kit
Photo snapped before peeling. This is what I get for buying something on clearance. I keep buying these Martha Stewart craft kits to review hoping that the quality control will…
Crafters, I want your opinion
Steph and I had a great chat yesterday (while making, of course) about what it means to be all-things DIY. She mentioned this supposed-to-be CRAFT column by Jean Railla, now…
Learn to knit, spin, crochet; support cancer charities at Knit Michigan
Fiber lovers and aspiring ones will dig Knit Michigan, this Saturday (Feb. 2), in Bloomfield Hills. Although signup for the marathon is closed, you can still stop by the Market…
WalMart eliminates stitchery department
I happened to be looking at the DMC web site this evening and saw this news update from the embroidery floss company: We would like to advise you that Wal-Mart…
Handmade Detroit at the D Brand Summit
Handmade Detroit will be participating in the D Brand Summit next week at the Henry Ford in Dearborn, spreading some D-town love and showing off our goods. Here’s a little…
Spray paint e-cards
Now THIS is the kind of eValentine I like! send.a.message allows you to send a special greeting to the spray paint team, they paint it, your recipient gets three photos…
Etsy Valentine showcase
Holy crow! Weren’t we all just working on finishing our own Christmas/Hanukkah/Festivus gifts not too long ago?! Well, the holidays are moving on and Etsy is ready. They’ve got a…