http://www.handmadedetroit.com Putting the D in D.I.Y. Thu, 15 May 2008 15:42:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.handmadedetroit.com/2008/05/15/reminder-shadow-deadline-today/ 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 ... http://www.handmadedetroit.com/2008/05/15/diy-bikes-part-one-get-involved/ First of all... Happy Mother's Day to all our crafty mamas out there! Second of all... My gift for my mama totally backfired on me Friday night. OF COURSE, two days before Mother's Day. What to do? Start over with some DIY love. Idea #1: BAKED GOODS This is a no-brainer. Every mom ... http://www.handmadedetroit.com/2008/05/11/last-minute-mothers-day-gifts/ 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 ... http://www.handmadedetroit.com/2008/05/06/green-street-fair-2008/ 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 ... http://www.handmadedetroit.com/2008/05/06/getting-crafty-in-st-paul-and-minneapolis/ 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 http://www.handmadedetroit.com/2008/05/02/green-street-press/ 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. ... http://www.handmadedetroit.com/2008/05/02/its-time-for-green-street/ Need something fabulous to do this week? Try some art, dangit. Sarah Burger, arteest and DUCF alumni, has a fantastic show opening this Thursday: Majestic Cafe May 1st-30 Opening reception May 1 8-10 pm http://www.handmadedetroit.com/2008/04/27/sarah-burger-show-opens-may-1/ Luckily, no mannequins were harmed in the "shooting" of this photo. http://www.handmadedetroit.com/2008/04/27/when-crafting-becomes-deadly/ 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 ... http://www.handmadedetroit.com/2008/04/23/handmade-detroit-call-for-volunteers/