Etsy debuts The Storque
Etsy debuted a new online magazine yesterday called The Storque. Inside you’ll find crafter interviews, how to projects, interviews and lots more. Click the picture to check it out!
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Social networking for crafters: Indiepublic
Have you been waiting for a online networking site for handmade artists? One where we can meet each other and handmade supporters? Me too! Guess what? It now exists! indiepublic…
Checking in with the Austin gals
Here’s the latest from Stitch and more: We’ve extended the application deadline!!* It’s true!! Due to travel plans we won’t all be in the same city to review applications until…
Etsy wants you to be useful
If you’re in the mood to win a sewing machine, you best be heading over to Etsy’s web site for all the details on this cool contest, partnered with Instructables.
Book review: The Crafter Culture Handbook
“The Crafter Culture Handbook” By Amy Spencer Marion Boyars Publishing 287 pages I just got this book as a present for my birthday and I am in love, love. Basically,…
Rise of the Creative Class
It seems like creative types all over the news today! If you’re looking for an activity next Friday, check out “The Rise of the Creative Class” downtown, featuring Wound menswear.…
Crain’s Detroit Business “20 in their 20s” feature
Handmade Detroit and DUCF are in the latest issue of Crain’s Detroit Business as part of the 2007 “20 in their 20s” profile on, well, me and Handmade Detroit. (It’s…
Creating your craft fair tablescape
Tablescape. Is that a word? In the DIY world, I believe it is. ANYHOO, I was in a bit of a bind for the Guerilla Art Show a few weeks…
Group questions: Starting a web site for your craft business
Here is a message that we get from time to time. Feel free to add your own advice in the comments — there are a lot of Michigan DIYers looking…
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…