Handmade Detroit

Amy (left) dressed up as Enida with friend Jenna as Patsy from Ad Fab this year.

Bethany as a clown. “I think I was 6 or 7 in it? My dad couldn’t remember either. Btw, I hated this costume when I wore it, but my mom made it and absolutely loved it. Now I think it’s […]

I went to Orlando last month with some people from work, and one of my crafty co-workers noted that craft pumpkins are huge in Florida since regular pumpkins don’t fair too well in the hot southern sun. (Yikes, can you imagine?) My friend’s brother is an Orlando resident and graphic artist. He’s also a great […]

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Blythe needs some Halloween accesories too. Puchi Collective offers a free printable masks and treat bag for some spooky fun.

Does that sound scary?! Heck, no! The Michigan Design Militia is a group of creative-minded folks in the greater Ann Arbor area that is the driving force behind the annual Shadow Art Fairs. We asked Melissa Dettloff a few quick questions to introduce the group and share some insight as to what brought the Shadow […]

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As you read in my earlier post, I recently tried Martha Stewart’s autumn wreath from her Michael’s craft collection. The wreath’s leaves are held together with floral tape. This was the first time I worked with floral tape, and I came up with some tips and tricks that might help you the next time you […]

Our own Carey has been throwing quite the zombie bash for the past few years. She’s set to host the 4th edition this Saturday. But let’s hear about it in her own words:
“Halloween’s a great time of year for just about anyone to get creative. Construction paper bats, carving pumpkins or putting together a […]

Thanks to everyone who came out and had a great time with us this past Saturday down in Hamtramck for Loop’s Craft-o-Ween! It was a lot of fun and some great people stopped by. Thanks to Loop for coordinating such a nice Saturday event, the folks at Cafe 1923 for being such great hosts, our […]

 
There’s an interview up with me about Handmade Detroit and Phantom Limb on Indie Entrepreneur today. Hopefully I don’t sound like a complete dummy. Thanks Cristina!
Handmade Detroit was also named “Best ‘Hey, We Have That Too’ Cultural Movement” in the Metro Times Best of Detroit staff picks this week. (almost to the bottom of the […]

What’s the perfect solution for someone who likes crafts AND Halloween?! Craft-O-Ween!
Join Loop this Saturday, Oct. 20, in Hamtramck for an afternoon of goblin-approved crafts and witchy-witch-sponsored caffeine brews inside Cafe 1923. Take a look at this list of vendors to get you in the spooky mood:

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Daisy Sewing

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