Posts Categorized: Michigan, Etc.

Out and about this weekend

Steph set the stage for weekend plans with info on the MICE show over in Royal Oak. In addition to that, don’t miss: Think Girl at the Belmont (with The…

Tomorrow: MICE Craft Extravaganza in Royal Oak

Tomorrow is the MICE Craft Extravanga in Royal Oak. I’ll be setting up with Phantom Limb with lots and lots of other superb Michigan Etsy sellers. Get there early for…

White Stripes “craft” some cool recording techniques

I have to admit, this is pretty interesting. Perhaps more “MAKE” than it is “CRAFT,” but it’s crafty, nerdy reading: The White Stripes “Icky Thump” new LP, adventures in mastering:…

Crafting with the blue plates

Many of us are sadly aware that 2007 marks the end of the blue license plate here in the Mitten, a simple plate that’s been in these parts since 1982.…

MotorCity Made

Vroom, vroom! I’m a bag addict, so when I first saw these Kim White bags at the Pure Detroit Fisher Building store a few years back, it took everything in…

The Ann Arbor Artisans Market

As it was a deliciously sunny day in Michigan today, it wasn’t surprising to see lots of people at the Ann Arbor Artisans Market. Held in the same spot as…

Tonight: Curare @ the CAID

Support local music and arts tonight at the CAID in Detroit. Link Love: Real Detroit story on Curare Curare MySpace page CAID site

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts partners with Relan Bags

I had no idea that when I went to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts this weekend I’d find special Kzoo-only Relan (maker of the recycled billboard accessories) bags for sale…

Making the Monster for 826 Michigan

You might remember Marian Short from last week when she stepped in as a guest blogger and told us how she made a crazy two-headed dog bank for Ann Arbor’s…

Flint knows how to get its craft on

CRAFTS GONE WILD! Reware Vintage Bethany and I had a GRRRRREAT time on Friday night at the Guerilla Art Show in Flint. The place was packed all night, the participants…