Posted by Crystal
I have always loved Craft: magazine. I remember the flutter of sheer joy I felt in my chest when I saw the first edition at Border's. "These are my people," I thought....and probably said out loud! I have been known to talk to myself. ;)
Anyway, I was super bummed when it was announced that Craft: would no longer print the magazine after
Volume 10 featuring the hilarious and crafty
Amy Sedaris. (Inside Joke Alert: "Looks better on the floor, Dave!")
Fortunately,
Craft: still maintains an awesome website dedicated to transforming traditional craft.
ANNNNNND...Craft:'s partner publication
Make: magazine is still in print! In fact,
Volume 23 just came out. Make: focuses on technology, electronics and gadgets. It really taps the
DIY resurgence that our country is experiencing right now.
How do I know?
I went to the
Motor City Maker Faire in Detroit last weekend!
May I just say...WOW! I was so supremely impressed with all the handy, crafty, DIY folks showing off their awesome creations.
Matt of
i3 Detroit built this DIY organ out of glass jugs (beer growlers), garden hose, garbage bags and duct tape. I love the crazy things that people create just for the love of making!
So, totally random, but I ran into a band at Maker Faire that I saw a while back at The Flint Public Library! This is
Light in August. Alex (vocals and guitar) is in the middle, Mark (bass and vocals) is on the right and Alex's brother Paul is on the left. I like them all that much more for being fans of Maker Faire!
Rick casts aluminum. He recommends
Backyard Metal Casting for all your casting needs! Rick teaches jewelrymaking classes, too...I totally wanna take his class! He was a super nice and funny presenter, so I'm sure he'll be a great teacher. :)
This cast came out a little wonky, which is why Rick displayed it...to show us what NOT to do!
Get your fresh baked cannonballs! Only $20! Joe Sandor was the mastermind behind the Iron Pour. Thanks for making a point to display the pieces to all of us in the audience, Joe!
This is a sweet laser engraver. It will be housed at
Maker Works in Ann Arbor. Maker Works is a 10,000 square foot workshop full of modern tools that will be opening in Spring 2011. I can't wait!!!
Lish of
Handmade Detroit holds it down at the Craft: table. Handmade Detroit organized a Craft Faire within the Maker Faire...how cool is that?!?
FH Director of Sales & Merchandising Amy (l) and I in front of her
Made With Luv booth at the Craft Faire!
I love when I find crafts for guys! These ties from
Cyberoptix are suh-weet! I might try to make some with my Yudu. ;)
More guy-friendly crafts! Cutie robot head magnets from Deanne of
by deets (who I met at
Baar Bazaar).
I did not catch this gal's name, but her yarn was adorable. Check it out at
hands + notions.
Julie from
Nourishing Notes is so stinkin' nice...and her cards rock, too! Perfect for the foodie in your life.
Sara from
Broadstreet creates the most awesome upcycled necklaces from vintage jewelry. I absolutely adore her work!
Stephanie (l) and Amy of Handmade Detroit with their pinata friend.
Thanks so much for working to put this show on, ladies of HD! I hope Maker Faire and Craft Faire come back again to
The Henry Ford again next year!
