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.

DUCF application reminders

A few important reminders for those applying to DUCF: 1. When you hit submit on your DUCF application, please wait until you see the confirmation page. Do not close your browser…

Submit to “One Yard Wonders”

Our friends at Crafty Planet are searching for your one yard fabric projects for an upcoming book called One Yard Wonders. “Inspired by the success of the One-Skein Wonders series…

DEARBORN: WHFR Record Show

ALLEGAN: Michigan Fiber Festival

A crazy amount of workshops, learning opportunities, chances to buy fiber and so much more at the Michigan Fiber Festival. More info on the MFF site. August 16-17 Allegan County…

CLINTON TWP: Liberated Books Free Book Event

Liberated Books is hosting our regular free book event July 27. We are not hosting another clothing swap until the fall. Check back for more info. When? Sunday July 27…

Weekly Reader: A kiddie art show, make some pillows and fonts, collaborate

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…

ROYAL OAK: BBQ’d Artist @ 323

More info: 323 East

ROYAL OAK: BBQ’s Artist @ 323

  BBQ’d Artist – July 26 – Audrey Pongracz Join us at 323 East, July 26, from 6-10p.m., as we present the ever-whimsical Barbequed Artist Audrey Pongracz and her Victorian…

Loop August Social Circle

Loop has teamed up with our friends Michelle and Chris at the Glass Academy in Dearborn for our August Social Circle. The Glass Academy, 2531 Trowbridge in Dearborn, has a great…

Weekly Reader: Button flowers, silkscreen plans, Chronicle Books visit

Welcome to a new feature on Handmade Detroit. Each Friday I will be posting the stuff — cool projects, inspiring photos, call for artists, events — that I bookmarked that week. I…