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 […]
GET PASSES NOWThings to Do: DIY Lounge with Mini Maker Faire Houston, TXRX Labs, and Texas Art Supply Complimentary Create Your Own Vision Board with Brenda Grands Designs Holiday Gift Wrapping + Paper Marbling + Handcrafted Stamps with Beyuda Make Your Own Nail Polish & Make Your Own Soap with Feto Soap Make Your Own […]
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 […]
Hey you guys! Here’s some fun ways to shop comfy men’s fashion at Pop Shop Houston Festival Nov. 25th – 27th. That’s right Pop Shop Houston Festival is right around the corner. There are lots of fun things to do that don’t involve shopping but just in case you want to get a little shopping […]
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 […]
Nothing says fall like comfort food! My go to is mac & cheese. When it get’s cooler, like this fall weather, I daydream of cheesy warm starchy food. Mac & Cheese is so perfectly decadent and filling. The holidays is the best time to indulge and get away with this level of deliciousness! Here is […]
One of the perks about hosting Pop Shop Houston is all the new makers you get to meet! These creators are the best of the best new boutiques that you’ve gotta shop at Pop Shop Houston Festival Black Friday Weekend. RSVP Here if you haven’t already! And check out these delicious handmade items that you […]
Looking for an easy and gorgeous no carve pumpkin diy? Then you’ve gotta make these DIY Marbled Pumpkins. They are so fun and simple. They are modern and original. They’re not just great for Halloween, but perfect for the entire fall season! You just need a few simple supplies: Pumpkins White Acrylic Paint + A […]
Let’s get party perfect with these easy diy cocktail stirrers! You can make so many things into swizzle sticks and match the mood and theme to any occasion. I created 5 that I just absolutely love. I hope this shows you how versatile you can be with this diy! You can change it for a […]
Scroll Down for 2016’s List or CLICK HERE FOR THE 2018 LIST OF BEST HOLIDAY MARKETS! Holiday Craft Fairs isn’t a thing that we invented. It’s a concept that means something to people all over. No matter where you are there are tons of cool holiday craft fairs that have feature amazing handmade artisan quality goods. […]
Vanilla Extract is a kitchen perfect recipe that’s so easy to make! It makes an adorable gift and is a gorgeous way to use and admire vanilla beans. When you read this recipe – How to Make Vanilla Extract you may never buy it again and only make it from scratch. To make vanilla extract you […]
