We’ve got a great group of crafty folks setting up shop next week at Maker Faire Detroit. During this week and next, I’m posting their responses to four quick questions I asked them. Here’s the first group, the gals of Handmade Detroit, who have been working hard to make sure Craft Faire next week is a blast!
Who are you?!
Stephanie Tardy, Phantom Limb
What kind of crafts do you make?
Books, stationery and other paper items made from recycled materials
What are you most looking forward to for Detroit Maker Faire?
Seeing the unique handmade projects happening right in our backyards.
What’s your favorite thing about Detroit?
The energy and enthusiasm for creative solutions!
Who are you?!
Amy Cronkite, my marigold
What kind of crafts do you make?
Handmade aprons, celebration garlands, Michigan themed art, using a mixture (mostly) vintage fabrics and findings in my work
What are you most looking forward to for Detroit Maker Faire?
Meeting new people, and showing them how Detroit does DIY!
What’s your favorite thing about Detroit?
Detroit is DIY to the fullest extent. We have the opportunity to make our city whatever we want it to be, and the amount of creativity flowing through the city is so inspiring!
Who are you?!
Carey Gustafson, Glass Action!
What kind of crafts do you make?
Stained glass is my primary material and I make everything from night lights to boxes, necklaces, picture frames.
What are you most looking forward to for Detroit Maker Faire?
Seeing what those talented people in i3Detroit are planing!
What’s your favorite thing about Detroit?
It’s affordable and has lots of resources to get your project or business started.
Who are you?!
Bethany Nixon, Reware Vintage
What kind of crafts do you make?
Refillable Record Notebooks and Jewelry made from vintage records.
What are you most looking forward to about Maker Faire Detroit?
Seeing the Life Size Mouse Trap!
What’s your favorite thing about Detroit?
Our wonderfully creative community and all the ingenuity within!
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