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.
Thanks to everyone who said hi or talked crafty with me on Saturday night at the Curare. It was awesome to meet new folks! As promised, here’s a peek at…
These altered books are actually the homes of the new by local band Wildcatting. Neat, huh? The band gave out the books to artsy friends to design, making each one…
Wowza, I just heard about this one! (Side note: Feel free to send me your DIY/crafty/arty events. I’m happy to post them!) Stolen from a Dang girl: “Feel like browsing…
Way back in the spring, I participated in a panel about young sewers for the annual American Sewing Expo. To court us young sewers, the expo is trying something new…
I successfully stalked an Etsy Treasury today. I’ve wanted one forever, so I’m pretty geeked. OK, technically this is my second Treasury (the first being for DUCF), but that was…
I absolutely adore graphic designer Ellen Lupton. In my list designers who influence me greatly, she’s up way there with Allen Fletcher and Saul Bass. So I’m pretty sure I’m…
Yo ho ho me mateys. Avast and apologies to those who be skilled, I am no good at the whole talking like a pirate thing. But in celebration, check out…
We’re super excited to be joining up with the folks from Detour Magazine for their Launch Part this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Magic Stick and CAID. Lots of…
Handmade Detroit will not be selling at this, but we’ll be checking it out on Saturday. Anyone out there setting up? Post your links in the comments!