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.

Official DUCF After Party!

DUCF‘s Official After Party starts at 8 p.m. @ the Magic Stick. You don’t even have to leave the building to help us celebrate. Stick (whoa, no pun intended there)…

DUCF sneak peek: Win a copy of Lotta Jansdotter’s Simple Sewing

We’ve got a whole box full of this awesome book (I already want to get my own copy and try out the bedside pocket project) for the DUCF benefit raffle*…

DUCF sneak peak: Jewelry Making with Kitty Deluxe

In the next few weeks, we’ll mainly be posting a bunch of nifty DUCF sneak peeks to get you excited and geared up for attending the fair on August 4.…

How you can help the Detroit Urban Craft Fair

I’ve been getting a few requests about how people can help DUCF. We absolutely need volunteers during this crunch time. Here are some ways you can help: 1. Attend the…

If you’ve seen the MySpace bulletin …

about volunteers needed for DUCF and want to help: Please e-mail me (Stephanie) at handmadedetroit {AT!} yahoo {DOT!} com with your name and availability. A more complete blog post about…

Event: RubbiChic: A Recycled Fashion Party

Someone just passed this to me in e-mail. If you’re in the Flint area, or up for a road trip, check it out. And hey, we’re always into hearing about…

Make Nice Things in Real Detroit

Pick up a copy of Real Detroit today for a story on HD’s art show “Make Nice Things About Detroit” @ the Majestic. Then check out another story which mentions…

2007 Detroit Urban Craft Fair vendors now up

Oh yes, the 2007 vendors are now up on the DUCF site. While you’re over there, check out the ever-growing list of sponsors, too. Thanks to Dan for all his…

Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2007

60 indie/DIY/alternative craft/design/art vendors from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. @ the Majestic Theater. Make-and-Take areas. Free goodies to the first 50 people in the door. Benefit raffle. Lots of…

Make Nice Things About Detroit opening

Thanks to everyone who came out to the first opening for Make Nice Things About Detroit. We hope you had lots of fun and enjoyed the work! If you missed…