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 […]

Thanks to the fine folks at Etsy, I’ve spent my Saturday afternoon experimenting with fusing plastic. Make sure to read their tutorial for the lowdown, and check out this awesome Flickr photo set for some great pictures. Here are a few tips I’ve realized so far:

Target bags are easy-peasy to use. Meijer bags… not so […]

Today’s wreath is brought to you by the Target dollar section, the President’s Day Sale at Joann and the letter “G” for green.

Step 1: Get the supplies. I picked up these $1 vintage-esque glitter glasses from the St.Patrick’s Day section within Target’s dollar bins. I grabbed a bunch, but you can use as many or […]

I love cupcakes, and I love cupcake toppers, too. I’ve made Michigan Mitten brownie toppers, so it’s no surprise I made my own cupcake toppers for a batch of cupcakes I’m taking to work on Valentine’s Day. These couldn’t be easier. I simply used some longer toothpicks, some fun accessories (pipe cleaners and ribbon), and […]

Our buds over in Council C have relaunched their web site with some really nifty new interactive features including profiles and personal blogs. I’ve posted a few blogs already — make sure to check out my latest post about some upcoming DIY events. In addition to the daily online fun, artists and designers can […]

You still have a day to register for the Thing-a-day challenge. Participants pledge to make something for every day in February and then post it online.  More details and registration at Thing-a-day.
If you’re a Michigan resident taking part, we’d love to follow you. Just post your web link in the comments!

Day 12 of the 12 days of free projects to make this the best Handmade Holiday season ever.

You’re going to need some music for that holiday gathering. Since 2002, local label Suburban Sprawl has put out a free Holiday compilation featuring mostly Michigan musicians. Download all the Holiday comps here.

And when you’ve got them, Curbly […]

Day 11 of the 12 days of free projects to make this the best Handmade Holiday season ever.

Enamored with the wrap art in the latest issue of Craft? Check out some more ideas for festive gifts here.

Day 10 of the 12 days of free projects to make this the best Handmade Holiday season ever.

Grab some green and red fabric and whip up (har, har) these bunting flags from Whip up. You could also use the template and make them out of paper for a very quick (but not at long lasting) […]

Day 9 of the 12 days of free projects to make this the best Handmade Holiday season ever.
File these under oldies but goodies: Some neat projects posted last year at Kiddley, a site aimed at kids big and small.

Love this paper garland.

How cute are these tealight place settings?

Also make sure to check out this last-minute […]