Handmade Detroit

Part 1 of 5 in a series on DIY biking.

May is National Bike Month and to celebrate National Bike to Work Day tomorrow (May 16) Detroit Syngery is hosting a Woodward bike to work ride. A Michigan Avenue ride is planned for May 23.
Can’t make it to that ride? No worries, there are lots of […]

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 […]

Once again, we had a great time at this month’s Loop Social Circle. Lots of great makers, lots of fantastic projects and lots of $2 drafts, courtesy of the WAB. Not too shabby!
If you’d like to get involved, there’s lots more coming up. Check out the flyer above (feel free to repost, print it out […]

Mix tape (”a zine about making time for small things”) is craft-focused publication from Australia. Packed with how-tos, profiles, recipes, reviews, and thoughts on DIY life, this adorable zine makes a great addition to any craft library.
The first two issues include lots of articles focusing on kid rearing and crafts — the balancing act, […]

Ok, ok. So Easter is over. I get it. But when I saw this awesome photo over on Flickr by a bird named su, I simply couldn’t resist:

Make sure to check out Prettyville, too.

From Handmade Detroit!

Crafty Easter Basket photo by If SewLabs.

From your buddies here at Handmade Detroit!

A “good job” clap goes to Etsy for the Storque, a site I’ve been making sure to read frequently. If you don’t check in with this very often, you should. There’s lots of good info on events (if you’re in the NYC area), news about Etsy and overall crafty goodness. Bookmark it today.
I also dig […]

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How surprised was I to see Etsy on Martha Stewart on Friday? Not that much, actually. Martha has been featuring Etsy artists, like Betz White, for some time now. But what was interesting was listening to Martha get the lowdown on what Etsy is all about.
To us crafters, Etsy has brought many of us the […]

Our friends up in Flint are looking for some cute peeps:
Want to be a model for Beauty and the Beat?
Beauty and the Beat is an annual fashion show with live music, vendors, and visual art, featuring local and diverse models and designers. We celebrate the beauty of creativity, collaboration, and community! “Beauty and the Beat” […]