idUnited offers conscience capitalism
As an avid Treehugger fan, I’m always excited to see new projects that aim to do more than fill up your closet. So I was really excited to learn about…
Project: Bubble love
Apparently my local thrift store knew I’d recently made a wreath for Valentine’s Day because on my last trip to Value World in Warren, I found a never-been-used heart wreath…
HD Mitten Pins online!
You can now purchase our HD Mitten Pins (and magnets and ornaments) on the Handmade Detroit Etsy shop. All the proceeds from our HD merch help keep our group in…
Next weekend: Sunday Crafternoon
“Two good reasons” you should come out: 1. Grab a bite to eat and a beer or three while supporting local artists. 2. You love to live so pleasantly. The…
Project: Valentine’s Day wreath adds “pizaaaaaaaz!”
It’s February! I decided I wanted to take up a call-for-wreaths for the Bluish Barn in Ann Arbor this winter season. While I was thinking of what I would make…
Craft Challenge: Yogurt Cups
Alrighty, folks. Last month we wanted inspiration. This month we want challenges. I’ve got a lot of used (but clean) yogurt cups. What’s a girl to craft out of them?…
Pitchfork FINALLY talks about embroidery
Well! Perhaps Pitchfork should read Handmade Detroit more often. If they did, they’d have known about Jenny Hart’s music-minded embroidery kits quite some time ago… WHEN WE POSTED ABOUT IT…
Michigan Maker: Sherry Lin of Rainy Prints
Meet Yu-Hsuan (Sherry) Lin of Rainy Prints. Originally from Taiwan, Sherry recently moved from Lansing to Mount Pleasant. You might remember her artwork from the 2006 Detroit Urban Craft Fair.…
Video: Learn how to make records!
Man, I haven’t had this much fun with a “how-to” video field trip since learning how orange crayons were made with Mr. Rogers. Enjoy and take notes! PART ONE PART…
West Michigan press and resources
The Grand Rapids Press recently had an article about the craft revolution on the other side of the mitten. It’s a little knitting heavy, but definitely worth a gander. The…