The voting is done! The tallies are in and we have the winners of the 2017 Pop Shop America Art Awards. We’re so excited about this list and think that you will be too. These are the artists, handmade creatives that we’re voted by their peers as the Best Makers across the land. The nominations […]
If you are as excited as I am about The Midsummer Magic Promenade next Friday June 30th at White Oak Music Hall, then you are probably already thinking about what you are going to wear and who you are attending with. These Black Flowers would make the perfect little addition in a bouquet of black flowers, […]
Here’s the perfect summer recipe that will make you feel like you are outside anytime! We’re calling it the Pink Garden because of it’s luscious pink color and because the herbs will give you that fresh, clean garden vibe. Cocktails with herb sprigs are so gorgeous and are the perfect cocktail for a summer soiree. […]
Looking for a bright colored and party perfect DIY? Make these happy and fun Rainbow Candy Skewers. They are perfect for a PRIDE party or a Rainbow Princess Birthday Party too. This is a no bake, no cook, 15 minute recipe. They are super easy to make and will fill you with so much joy! […]
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So pretty and so tasty! These layers of strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate – just like Neapolitan Ice Cream are going to make your heart sing. The color is adorable and fun. This Neapolitan Rice Crispy Treats perfect for a gift or a pot luck because they are easy and quick to make. With their bright colors and […]
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Totally delicious and totally boho! Meet one of our favorite new makers, Liz Welch, creator of Bake Hard Bakery. She makes the most detailed and fun cookies, pastries and sweets. They are little delicious works of art! Foxes, Dreamcatchers, Geodes, and more, these cookies are boho magic. I talked to Liz about her work. BB: When did […]
Introducing Dre Forgotten to our wonderful roster of Makers & Shakers to the Pop Shop Blog. Dre is a long time Pop Shop America Festival Exhibitor and also happens to be our festival Fashion Show Runway Coordinator. Hey Dre! Tell us about yourself and your artistic background. Where are you from? Where are you now? I […]
It’s not a secret I love fabrics and I’ve always had this passion for any piece of tissue with customized prints. I’ve been meaning to test out this lemon-stamp technique for a while, but wasn’t sure of the technical details to make paint actually stay on my fabric without turning into a big yellow mess […]
Guest Post by Meighan Sembrano In today’s society, we are always jumping from one activity to another. We are working ourselves harder and barely taking any time out to focus on ourselves. If you do have a moment to breathe, many people have been turning to routines to help them relax and distress. Admit it: going […]
Night Market Cleveland, an outdoor arts, culture, and food festival in Cleveland Ohio has been surprising and exciting me since I started Pop Shop America! It’s the coolest blend of food tours, handmade goods, small businesses, and culture. It’s a must visit in Cleveland. I talked to Josh Maxwell about this amazing event. BB: What […]
RSVP to Pop Shop Houston I met Tayyaba before I met her dreamy work and immediately liked her. She is determined, hardworking, fun, and friendly. Then I got to see her work which is gorgeously crafted and perhaps even more magnificiently packaged. She makes handcrafted baby goods like adorable cotton crowns, blankets, and bibs with […]
RSVP to Pop Shop Houston Wowie Zowie! There are so many new makers participating Pop Shop Houston June 10th & 11th. This just gets us all excited about the awesome times we are about to have! Pop Shop Houston is in it’s 6th year of handmade, fair trade and vintage goodness. In addition, Pop Shop […]
In the last few years my skin has become super sensitive to all sorts of chemical products. In the process of removing chemicals from my daily routine, starting from beauty and going straight to food, I discovered also clothes and fabrics can generate sensitivity in my skin, especially when washed with harsh soaps and fabric […]
It’s Pop Shop America’s annual Maker Awards back for it’s 4th year of honoring the most talented, unique, and interesting handmade makers of fine products, vintage collectors, and visual artists. You can nominate any maker – they do not have to be from Houston and heck – they do not have to be from Texas. […]
Last year, we made a really great video about how to make your own hula hoop! Hula hoops are fun, perfect for festivals and perfect for the summer. They are easy to DIY and so popular. You can watch our tutorial video here. So why stop at building your DIY hula Hoop? Here are the […]
We love free printables! You can find so many from us at Pop Shop America. They are an easy and quick way to DIY without needing a lot of supplies. You just need a printer, perhaps some scissors and a great imagination! We’ve made holiday printables with snowflakes and Valentine’s Day Cards too. But if […]