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.
The Etsy community is buzzing with word that shop pages are getting a facelift. The new look matches the wider front page look, unveiled in May. There will be room…
From Flint Handmade: “Flint Handmade is now accepting submissions for the 2010 Flint Festival of Quilts! We are seeking modern quilted pieces to display at The Lunch Studio! We will…
So you just got accepted to your first craft fair — or maybe you’re looking to get serious about your craft show sales — here are some tips and tricks…
Emerge and See is seeking artists and musicians for the event on Sept. 11 @ the Crofoot. Deadline to apply is July 31. Get an application.
Applications are still being accepted for Mitten Made, July 23-24, at the Blue House in Ann Arbor. Deadline to apply is this Sunday, June 13. Th Blue House is also…
I adore Easter. Bright colors, good candy, awesome craft projects. Here’s some of my favorite Easter projects from around the web. Make a Bunny Softie from Recycled Sweaters
AIGA Detroit is presenting a neat-o lecture and networking event this Thursday at the Crofoot. Celebrate Michigan Design features talks by Julie Lang, Jody Levy and Susan Skarsgard. After the…
From our inbox: “MOTOR CITY VAUDEVILLE REVUE CALL FOR ART A thematic exhibition open to all to mediums will accompany the upcoming Motor City Vaudeville Revue Theme: vaudevillian, gypsy caravan,…
Amy’s “Grandma’s Best Towels” apron is featured in the 2010 edition of the magazine “apronology.” “This has always been one of my favorite pieces, and I’m happy to be able…
A note from a friend of Handmade Detroit: “Hello, my name is Nicole Dawkins and I am a Masters student in social cultural Anthropology at the University of Toronto. For…