Handmade Detroit

Today is the last day to apply as a vendor for the summer Shadow Art Fair, which happens July 19 in Ypsi. If you’ve never been before, this is an awesome event open to more than just crafters — artists and DIYers of all stripes are invited to apply. Washtenaw residents also have until June […]

Thanks to everyone who came out to the first-ever Green Street Fair and Handmade Detroit involvement! Despite Saturday being described as “Krafty Katrina ‘08″ by Heart With Wing’s Shannon, the weekend was a huge hit and we loved every minute of it. I don’t think we’ve ever made so many purses and tote bags in […]

I traveled to St. Paul a few weekends back to take part in the St. Paul Craftstravaganza. Although the weather wasn’t the best (it was snowing and freezing, yuck!), I still managed to have a good time. Some of my favorite items included felt pins from Pink Sparrow, Wellie shirts from Charlie and Sarah and letterpress […]

Some good reading, in case you’ve missed it! Both on us and Green Street overall.
Observer and Eccentric
Record bowl tutorial
Green Street Overall
Meet Green Street
CRAFT
Autoblog Green
Michigan Green
Channel 4
Michigan Radio

Woot! It seems like it’s been a long time, but tomorrow is the Green Street Fair! If you’re coming to visit us, and you should, we’ll be at the corner of Main Street and Ann Arbor Trail in downtown Plymouth, in front of the Michigan Gallery and the Book Cellar. And right across from a […]

Hey kids! If you’re interested at putting your crafty/do-gooder skills to work May 3 or May 4, Handmade Detroit is looking for volunteers to help out with Swap-o-Rama-Rama. If you’ve got a lot of time or a little bit, one day or two, it doesn’t matter; we’d love for you to help out! If you’re […]

I know some of you are anxious to hear about DUCF 2008 and we don’t want to keep you wondering. So here’s the skinny: DUCF round 3 will happen in November, 2008. Date and such still to be confirmed. Vendor applications will be on the DUCF web site in June, 2008 — and we’ll post […]

This is going to be a good one! We’ve got some great vendors lined up for you at our first-even Rethunk Craft Fair at the Green Street Fair next month. Start saving your pennies now…!
SATURDAY
1. Make-Out Goods
2. Phantom Limb
3. Yana Dee
4. Universal Threads
5. Heart with Wings
6. Baby Bits
7. Aqua Cherry
8. Rethunk Magic
9. Glass, Action!
SUNDAY
1. Birds […]

Handmade Detroit presents…
Rethunk 2008

Join us for a green-minded craft fair as we celebrate the launch of the first-ever Green Street Fair in downtown Plymouth, May 3-4!
What is the Green Street Fair? Check it out:
Green Street Fair was founded to help educate and inform people of all ages about the benefits of green, organic, and eco-friendly […]

Talk about a great time! From Baar Bazaar on opening night to hanging out at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hamtramck proper, we had a great time at this year’s Blowout and were so glad to see so many friends and fellow makers. We’ve got some cool photos to share with you cool kids, […]