Posts Categorized: News

Welcome the new Etsy

Etsy’s got a sneak peek of the new-and-improved Etsy that is soon to launch. They’ve provided a really interesting visual tour to give you an idea of what’s to come,…

Etsy v2

Dear Etsy sellers, We’re excited to let you know that the new version of Etsy is ready to launch. Etsy is scheduled to go offline this upcoming weekend (November 4th…

‘Twas the night before a new store opened…

Michigan-friendly Melissa Stajda has got a new project set to debut tomorrow: The Stanley Family Lodge, a new online consignment store. Make sure to check it out tomorrow when it…

Win a book, courtesy of the Detroit News

The Detroit News craft blog is giving away “Sew Subversive” to the maker who can describe their hippest outfit made. Heck, give it a shot. Who doesn’t like free stuff?…

Your Halloween woes answered: Zombie Dance Party!

Saturday night’s all right for zombie dancin’. Our Creepy Carey has put on a slam dooesy of a Halloween event for the past two years. This year will feature a…

Wanna swap?

Craft swaps are always a lot of fun. Especially when one promises to send you LOTS of ornaments for the holidays… Check out crafty blog Cake + Pie for all…

Upcoming: and the arts

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The times, they are a-changin’…

Wow. ReadyMade has been purchased by Meredith Corporation, a mega media company. Check out this official statement from Broadcast Newsroom: “Acquiring ReadyMade strengthens our reach to adults ages 25-39, which…

Crafters and Etsy…

I’m curious… what kind of experiences have you had on Etsy? I just heard in an interview that Etsy will raise its listing fee from 10 cents to 25 cents…

Event: Guerilla Art Show

Our neighbors to the very slight north, Flint to be exact, are throwing an alternative art show next Friday. The event also includes some Handmade Detroit favorites like Reware Vintage.…