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.

Craft in America Returns with “Messages”

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAoIjXOiSbc[/youtube] The PBS series Craft in America will be airing a new installment on Tuesday, May 24 at 8 p.m. The installment is titled “Messages” and will explore how artists…

We’re headed to Midwest Craft Caucus in June

If you’re a crafty business owner from the Midwest — or thinking about trying your hand at selling your crafts — then you should know about the Midwest Craft Caucus,…

Happy National Craft Month: Time to Learn New Skills!

In celebration of National Craft Month, here are some ways to get started with knitting, silkscreen and embroidary

Stitch This Simple Valentine

Looking for a Valentine’s Day card for your sweetie? I’ve posted a simple tutorial for this stitched doily card over on Phantom Limb. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 blank white…

Detroit Urban Craft Fair vendor preview: Part two

Yesterday, we gave you a sneak peek at the totally awesome work available at the 5th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair, set for Dec. 4 and 5 at the Fillmore…

Detroit Urban Craft Fair vendor preview: Part one

We’ve got an insanely talented — and large — group of folks vending at the 5th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair, set for Dec. 4 and 5 at the Fillmore Detroit. With over 70 vendors, DUCF is sure to have the perfect hip, handmade gift for your friends, family, boss and partner at a price point to match your budget.

Coming to the Detroit Urban Craft Fair? Here’s the knitty gritty

With DUCF just around the corner, we thought it was a good time to write a little post that gathers all the important details in one place. Here’s what to expect, the when and where, and even how to get there. The 5th annual Detroit Urban Craft Fair is an indie craft fair hosted by Handmade Detroit featuring over 75 vendors selling hip, handmade goods.

DUCF notices are out — please check your spam folder

DUCF 2010 vendor notifications went out last week. This was a particularly hard year of judging. We had just over 190 applications for the 74 spots — not an easy…

DIY Street Fair begins tonight in Ferndale

It all begins tonight at 6 p.m.! Catch the area’s best DIY music, art, food and beer at the DIY Street Fair in Ferndale this weekend. The fair runs through…

People’s Art Festival happens this weekend at the Russell

It’s back! This weekend is the 4th annual People’s Art Festival at the Russell Industrial Center on Clay in Detroit. If you’ve never been to the festival, it’s a huge…