…Hmmm Are you, or someone you know, a local crafter who would like to possibly be featured in The Handmade Column? If so, just email me at jbrown@detroitnews.com with information about your crafting skills, along with photos of recent works. Remember, it’s a how-to column, so we would need to publish your step-by-step instructions. Please put the … Continue Reading →
Looking for a place to sell your handmade goods this holiday season? If so, there’s still time to sign-up to be a vendor for the Downriver Arts & Crafts Holiday Sale, set for Sat., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Wayne County Community College Downriver Campus, Heinz C. Prechter Community Arts & Learning Center … Continue Reading →
Halloween is just around the corner, and if you plan to make your decorations but could use a few new and fun ideas, then check out Stephen Brown’s book, “Glitterville’s Handmade Halloween, A Glittered Guide For Whimsical Crafting,” ($19.99/Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC). You and your favorite little one(s) will have tons of fun making things … Continue Reading →
Turn that pile of junk mail into a useful form of art with ideas and instructions found in “Paper Made!, 101 Exceptional Projects to Make Out of Everyday Paper (Workman Publishing/$16.95) by Kayte Terry, a visual merchandising manager for Anthropologie and expert crafter. Learn things like how to make a paint chip mobile, pencil holder, … Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever entertained the idea of making vintage lingerie, or maybe just learning the fine sewing details used to making such garments, then you’ll find lots of helpful tips and ideas to get you started with a copy of “Vintage Lingerie, 30 Patterns Based on Period Garments Plus Finishing Techniques” ( St. Martin’s Griffin/$29.99. Written by Jill … Continue Reading →