Stephanie Duimstra

Stephanie Tardy Duimstra is a founding member of Handmade Detroit and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair. Stephanie left Handmade Detroit in 2012 after moving to Lansing, Mich. She continues to make paper goods under the name Type Shy and also runs Hip Hip Handmade Shows, a site for indie craft fair vendors.

Thank you for DUCF 2012!

The Detroit Urban Craft Fair may be long over for 2012, but we’d be remiss not to thank everyone who supported, shopped, vending and sponsored this year! It was another…

Goodbye, Handmade Detroit

The lead up to DUCF is always a nostalgic time. This year has been particularly reflective for me as we pull together the final details of the fair. That’s because…

DUCF 2012 seeks sponsors

Looking for a unique opportunity to have your business or organization showcased among some of the brightest craft talent in Detroit? Want to help support the Detroit Urban Craft Fair…

TechShop Grand Opening and Craft Faire

Metro Detroit Etsy Team member Jodi Lynn Burton sent this in, check it out: “The Metro Detroit Etsy Team, a group of local crafters who sell on Etsy, are hosting…

Two Indie Shopping Events This Weekend: D.I.Y.psi and Tiny Expo

There’s two awesome events happening this weekend just to the south of us: D.I.Y.psi in Ypsilanti and Tiny Expo in Ann Arbor. Both are great places to s support local…

Thank You for the Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2011

Another year of the Detroit Urban Craft Fair is on the books and we couldn’t be more thankful to the visitors, vendors, volunteers, sponsors and everyone who helped make year six happen with a bang!

Coming to the Detroit Urban Craft Fair? Get all the details here!

Time flies! The 6th Annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair, or DUCF as we locals call it, is this weekend! Here’s what to expect, the when and where, and even how…

Learn to Weave and Win a Copy of Craft Sanity Magazine

{EDIT: Contest is now closed! The winner was chosen at random using the Random.org number generator. And our winner is … Janel, with comment #3! Here’s what Janel had to…

DUCF Program Ads Still Available for Small Biz

Attention small craft business owners: We’ve got some space left in our 2011 Detroit Urban Craft Fair program guide and we want to feature your Etsy shop or other small DIY…

Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2011 Vendor Applications Live Through September 25

Interested in becoming a vendor for the 2011 Detroit Urban Craft Fair? Vendor applications are now live through September 25, 2011.