Bethany Nixon

Bethany Nixon is a mom, wife, vintage collector, and crafter that leans a little to the weird side. The former organizer of Baar Bazaar in Detroit and thrifting addict makes notebooks, jewelry, embroidered art, clothes and accessories from all things vintage and then blogs about & sells them at RewareVintage.com, along with untouched vintage clothing. She is also on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for more inspiration, behind the scenes pictures, and possible oversharing. bethany@handmadedetroit.com

Ponyride’s Summer Makers Market

From Ponyride: We are participating in the Detroit Love celebration and will be hosting a summer makers market during Corktown day on July 19th. We will be looking for all…

June 18th: National Day of Making

President Obama has declared June 18th, 2014 as the National Day of Making, and the White House is hosting it’s first ever Maker Faire today to celebrate! How are you…

Berkley Art Bash Saturday

The Berkley Art Bash is back again tomorrow, and we are excited to see lots of our local favs will be there! Check out the full list of vendors here,…

Farewell, Naka

We are sad to see our friend-store and DUCF supporter from the very beginning, Naka, closing it’s doors. This Ferndale shop had become a favorite store for so many people…

Pop Up Shop Call for Entries

Want to Pop-Up your crafty business? REVOLVE Detroit and Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation are now looking for two businesses to fill new pop-up shops in the Grandmont Rosedale community! Open…

Mother’s Day Embroidery DIY

If you are looking for a last minute Mother’s Day gift to make, I’d suggest a simple embroidery of your family’s handprint. After seeing this project on Pinterest last fall,…

25 Handmade Cards for Mother’s Day

We love Buzzfeed’s list of 25 Mother’s Day cards that will make your Mom’s Day. Not only are they all handmade, but the list features this great gem from The…

Maker’s Mart This Saturday in Toledo

Hosted by Handmade Toledo, Maker’s Mart is this Saturday (April 19th) and will have 45+ handmade sellers from all over the Midwest to shop. Local food trucks, coffee and crafty…

Trish’s Garage Pops Up Monday

Trish’s Garage, a store offering reconstructed clothing and handmade gifts, is popping up in downtown Detroit at 1249 Woodward Ave. From April 7th- May 30th. Shop owner, personal stylist, and…

Downriver Indie Craft Fair Debuts Friday

The Downriver Council for the Arts is debuting the Downriver Indie Craft Fair this weekend – Friday, March 28, 2014 6-9 pm, and Saturday, March 29, 2014 12-7 pm at…