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.

Weekly reader: Making up for missing last week!

Each Friday, I post the stuff— cool projects, inspiring photos, call for artists, events – that I bookmarked that week. I hope you’ll find something in here to inspire your weekend making…

NOVI: American Sewing Expo

Embellish your sewing, quilting, knitting, home décor and fiber arts prowess, and “sew” much more at the 15th annual American Sewing Expo September 26 – 28, 2008 at the Rock…

ROYAL OAK: BBQ’d artist @ 323 East

More info: www.323east.com

ROYAL OAK: BBQd artist @ 323 East

More info: http://323east.com

FERNDALE: DIY Street Fair

On September 20th and 21st, the DIY Street Fair happens in Ferndale, MI. The free two day family event includes local artists (such as Handmade Detroit), restaurants, businesses, organizations, and…

Help us spread the word about DUCF and win!

We need your help! Every year the deadline for applying to be a vendor at the Detroit Urban Craft Fair passes and a few people don’t hear about it in…

Checking out 323 East in Royal Oak

I finally remembered to take my camera into 323 East last week. If you haven’t been to check it out yet, you definitely should. The gallery is constantly changing and…

Weekly Reader: Computer issues!

I have to put Weekly Reader on break this week as my computer is having issues. Next week will be extra long! I did want to mention a few important…

Weekly reader: Travel journals, recipe cards, yarn sales

Each Friday, I post the stuff— cool projects, inspiring photos, call for artists, events – that I bookmarked that week. I hope you’ll find something in here to inspire your weekend making…

Cool! We got named dropped in the new Naughty Secretary Club book!

It’s true, Handmade Detroit is listed in the blogs Jennifer Perkins loves in her new book, The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girl’s Guide to Handmade Jewelry. We’ve never been…