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.

Is your company creative? A message from Crain’s Detroit

Help spread the word! They are looking for businesses big and small, including those run our of your living room with two hands … “Crain’s Detroit Business has been hired…

Handmade Detroit Holiday Market continues today!

Thanks to everyone who came out last night, and especially to Scarlet Oaks and SSM for rockin’ it. We had so much fun! There are some really wonderful goods and…

HDHM Sneak Peek final installment: Exclusive, elusive goods

The final installment of a quick look at just some of the 2007 Handmade Detroit Holiday Market vendors. You know those people who seem to have everything? Here’s two things…

HDHM Sneak Peak #3: Gifts for all

A quick look at just some of the 2007 Handmade Detroit Holiday Market vendors and their offerings. Top row (L-R): Wallets by Eve Vandelsen, Buttons by sweetie pie press, Handspun…

HDHM Sneak Peek #2: For the Detroit lover

A quick look at just some of the 2007 Handmade Detroit Holiday Market vendors. One thing you can always count on at a Handmade Detroit event: Plenty of products celebrating…

HDHM 2007 Sneak Peek #1: For lovely ladies

A quick look at just some of the 2007 Handmade Detroit Holiday Market vendors and their offerings. Check out these great picks for moms, sisters, daughters, girlfriends and other lovely…

In 9 days: Handmade Detroit Holiday Market

2 days + 30 vendors + The best handmade holiday shopping in Detroit Friday: VIP night with SSM and Scarlet Oaks Doors at 7 p.m. 18+ up after 10 p.m.…

Getting crafty in Hour magazine

The November issue of Hour has a big story on the Detroit “Craft Revolution,” featuring the ladies of Handmade Detroit and lots of folks we work with. The writer did…

November Sunday Crafternoon this weekend

After you “fall back” this weekend, spend your “extra hour” with some of the best DIY makers in Detroit. That’s right, it’s Sunday Crafternoon this weekend. Get your handmade holiday…

Happy Halloween from the Handmade Detroit Crew!

Amy (left) dressed up as Enida with friend Jenna as Patsy from Ad Fab this year. Bethany as a clown. “I think I was 6 or 7 in it? My…