Posts Categorized: Feature

Contest deadline extended

It happens. Every once in a while, I post about something and then promptly forget about it. When we announced our Redesign Contest last month, we initially received a few…

Easy stenciled shirt

If our Yudu Craftervidz has you itching to make some shirts, but you can’t commit to the price tag just yet, check out this alternative method used by Handmade Detroit’s…

Support local skate parks with art on decks!

If you’re in the Ann Arbor Friday, make sure to check out the Ann Arbor Skate Park Benefit Art Show. You can check out 50 decks designed by local artists…

Why do you love Detroit?

Not a crafty link, but CNN Money has a great story on why 13 Detroiters love their hometown. Check it out.

Handmade Detroit to speak at Indie Biz Chicks

News update! The members of Handmade Detroit will be speaking at the Indie Biz Chicks Conference this Thursday, May 7, at 8 p.m. We’re joining a pretty bad-ass roster of…

Thank you, Green Street Fair!

Wow! Well, another Green Street Fair has come and gone. Thanks to everyone who came out and shopped at the Rethunk Craft Fair, made a project inside the Swap-O-Rama-Rama tent…

Craftervidz: Revamped Coasters

The 2009 Green Street Fair is just a day away! As we put the finishing touches on the Rethunk craft fair and Swap-O-Rama-Rama, check out this Craftervidz starring Beth as…

Handmade Detroit on Fox 2

Well! We had a great time making cards with Fox 2’s Jackie Paige on Monday to promote the upcoming Green Street Fair. Check out our Fox 2 eReport!

Crafty Biz 103: Writing a Business Plan

Even if your crafty business has been around for a long time without one, you really should think about writing a business plan. Not only is a good business plan…

Join us Saturday for Craft Revival

It’s the middle of April. The Final Four buzz has ended, your taxes have been filed (hopefully) and the word “cleaning” is slowly following “spring” on a regular basis from…