Posts Categorized: Inspiration

DIY: Table Runner and Tray Set, 3 Ways

Did you know that March is National Craft Month? We love celebrating and crafting through the month while we (hopefully) watch the temperatures rise and the snow melt. When we…

The Life You Make Kickstarter

Past Detroit Urban Craft Fair vendor, Dylan Strzynski (of Intl Robot T-shirts) has been working on a film most of us crafters can very well understand – “The Life You…

Genna Cowsert at West Elm

Congratulations to Genna Cowsert, a local graphic designer and the crafter behind Chuppy Love, whose “Apertures” art was selected from over a thousand entries on Minted.com to be printed and…

A Quick Q&A with Ham & Butter

Annette Walowicz’s Ham & Butter is the illustration and graphics business behind the visual branding of Ferndale’s DIY Street Fair. Her work may even be tucked in your own kitchen…

A Quick Weekend DIY

I managed to steal away for an hour this weekend into my sewing space and make these sweet little baby leggings for my daughter out of some vintage owl jersey…

Party Paper Inspiration

How do you decorate for a combo little boy and baby girls’s party? I was faced with that dilemma earlier this summer, and wasn’t sure what to do for a…

Free DIY Demo at Haberman Fabrics this Saturday

In the summer I’m kind of addicted to pulling my hair back with scarves and turbans to stay cool, so I was really happy to attend Haberman Fabrics’ free DIY…

Julia Rothman’s “Ride” Project Roundup

Calling all bikers! Make sure to check out Julia Rothman’s latest offering for Windham Fabrics – Ride. This bike-themed collection features everything from gears to traffic signs. I made my…

Hip Hip Handmade Shows

There’s a new website for all you crafters who love to sell their work to check out, whether you are looking to go on a “crafty world tour”, learn about…

Rainy day fun. A no-sew baby doll outfit!

I did a little thrifting this week and bought a cute, long sleeved and comfy top for myself. Fresh out of the morning laundry I pulled it on and the…