Confession: I can’t hear what makes 90s music dated. I’m a child of the 80s and 90s and to me the 90s just sound like good music. A couple of nights ago, I was hanging out with some girlfriends, one of them is super obsessed with the 90s and just a couple years younger than […]
This blog may contain affiliate links. At Pop Shop America, we make succulent terrariums a lot! We host terrarium parties, teach private terrarium building workshops, and teach it as public workshops too. We have ready made terrariums available anytime at our boutique on 19th St. in the Houston Heights. We’ve blogged about how to create […]
Nothing says luxury quite like leather. It’s sturdy, it wears well, and it lasts forever. It’s just gorgeous whether it’s in a muted earth tone or dyed in a rich red or forest green. Here are 10 stylish leather diy’s that are perfect for guys. No earrings. Nothing dainty. Just rich luxurious manly leather diys. DIY […]
What a sweet little snow globe! This Starry Night Mason Jar Snow Globe DIY will glow in the dark and give your evening a touch of light! It’s a fun and adorable use of glow in the dark stars that you find at the Science Museum or hobby stores. This diy just takes a few […]
It’s a fluffy whirl of sugary delight! Marshmallows are so amazingly delicious when they are homemade. So we put together 15 Homemade Marshmallow Recipes that are a perfect dream! And we’ve added just a few extra (and this free Marshmallow Label Printable that you can download too)! Marshmallows are a combination of simple ingredients – […]
Hiring 1 Painting Instructor: Houston Area Summary: Pop Shop America is hiring a part time painting instructor. This painting instructor will create video tutorials with our videographer that show how to use our paint supply kits. Responsibilities: Create and collaborate on painting subject matter ideas. Determine supply lists for these paintings. Create paintings from beginning […]
Holy goodness the New Year is right around the corner! Here is a special free printable from us to celebrate the New Year! It’s a C.S. Lewis New Year’s Quote Printable with a Dreamcatcher. GET THE PRINTABLE HERE This printable reads, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new […]
DIY Price Tag Ideas for Professional Craft Businesses – what an important way to upgrade your brand that you can do right now! Price tags are one of those items that are a total afterthought to makers and yet wildly important as a consumer. When you are purchasing an item in person, whether at a […]
This Geometric Paper Ornament DIY is fun to make and totally adorable! This is perfect for when you when a simple matching ornaments on your Christmas Tree or for a bored kid. It’s really versatile – while I was working on my undergraduate, I used this same technique with film negatives (yeah we still used […]
Need a little inspiration to move your dancing feet? It’s the holiday season and you know what that means – holiday parties! Here’s a mix that is party perfect. This mix is created by DJ Fredster, one of our favorite Houston DJ’s. It’s the type of music you will regularly hear at a Pop Shop […]
Tags! The most commonly misunderstood aspect of blogging with wordpress. Tags in your blog editor are often confused with meta tags. They are not the same thing. Tags in your WordPress Blog Editor are there to help you correlate information on your own website. They do not help you rank better, increase SEO or give […]
Sorry for being a hater but some crafts give all diy’s a bad wrap. What’s up with the googly eyed popsicle stick crafts that lurk about during the holidays? Why is this okay and why should I waste my time? There are so many stylish holiday diy’s. Like what about this one or this one. And these […]
Need a twist on a traditional Key Lime Pie Recipe? Try this Mojito Key Lime Pie recipe! It’s a little boozy and a lot delicious. This recipe is easy to make, quick, and party perfect. The fresh mint & fresh whipped cream on top make this a gorgeous dessert to look at and it’s such […]
Absolute Rainbow Adorable-ness! These Rainbow Candy Button Earrings are made with pony beads – the kind of of cheap beads you can get at any craft store. They are bright colored and these earrings can be made in any color of the rainbow. They are so easy to make and adorable enough to wear everyday. […]
How adorable are these kid’s t-shirts, dresses, and rompers? Bon Temps, from New Orleans Louisiana, creates soft cotton wearables for kids that are fun and bright! We got to talk to Laura McPhail, creator of this fun brand and learn all about how Bon Temps came to be and what’s next for her business. We even […]
Metal, Wood, and Resin meet Mettle by FMW FabLab and the handcrafted design oriented gorgeous pieces of furniture. We’ve been collaborating with Ford and Hillary Waters, the creators of FMW Fab Lab for years. You’ve probably seen their creations at Pop Shop and not realized it. They’ve build mountains that sat behind our dj’s at […]
This blog was originally created for the Pop Shop America Enews in 2013 by Houston Makerspace. These Paper Seed Bombs aren’t just for renegade gardening! They also make super cute wedding gifts or gifts for just about anytime. There are several different methods to making seed bombs, all of which have their own merits. Here’s […]
We just love these coloring pages for adults. They celebrate the fashion shows at Pop Shop Houston Festival! These are perfect for a girls night, when you are bored at night, or if you just love fashion. You can print these out on any printer on regular copy paper or something fancier too! The files […]
