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Are you planning a wedding or bridal event? And want to incorporate a diy element or something to make and do at the event? Then, get prepared for fun! The most important qualities to consider are crafts and diys that are: 1. Easy & Stylish: Attendees should have fun making them and not be overwhelmed […]
Pictures! Instagram is a whole lot of fun and is just perfect for artists and makers. We want to see what you are making and how you are making it. We want to peer through your eyes and see your world. It’s part of what makes art in the contemporary age so fun. So here […]
Interested in ice cream with a pop, bang, fizz? Make Ice Cream with Dry Ice! It’s the fastest way to make ice cream and freezes in just a few minutes. It’s super yummy and has a tasty little fizz like soda pop. Dry ice is even colder than ice from water. So even though you […]
If you’ve been on Pinterest this year, you’ve probably seen the starlight mint diy’s. It’s pretty hot right now. I’ve seen it in many version with green or red starlight mints, plates, bowls, holiday ornaments, and other decorations. To create a Starlight Mint Platter: -Cover a springform pan or cookie sheet with parchment paper. -Set the […]
Fun times ahead this weekend! As we’re preparing for the big Pop Shop Houston Festival Black Friday Weekend, we found a few really amazing prize items that didn’t get claimed last year! So it’s like a freebie goodie giveaway that is full of wonderful handmade items. Enter here! a Rafflecopter giveaway More about the Prizes – […]
Halloween is right around the corner! Are you ready? Do you ever crave a Halloween costume that doesn’t feel like a costume? I know I do. Sometimes you just gotta wear something made of a nicer fabric that fits better than your average Halloween Costume. Sometimes we all need a costume that’s a little different, […]
The holidays are the biggest time of year for any retail business. The statistics are crazy! Over 450 Billion Dollars will likely be spent on gifts this year according to the National Retail Federation. Online will account for over 100 billion of that total. For a handmade craft businesses those numbers may be more elusive. […]
We teach a lot of different craft and design workshops! They take place in many different locations and some are for kids while others are for adults and include lovely cocktails. It’s grown into one of our most popular and favorite activities of Pop Shop America. We wanted to show you more because people ask […]
Ah yeah! You know your week is going to be alright when it’s starts out with a holiday and then a Kawaii Box giveaway. I had been dying to check one of these out because kawaii is one of my most favorite things in the world. The silly, cute, bright, happy, charm of Kawaii Style […]
It’s amazing when a Pinterest craft goes from being a trend to a craft classic. I think that Animal Toy DIY’s are just that! Bloggers have created them and recreated them in a million different ways. And it’s great every time. They’re easy enough for a social craft night. They’re versatile & interesting. The results […]
DOWNLOAD THE CHECKLIST HERE Here is a super easy ‘what to bring to a craft fair’ checklist. These are the essentials! It’s easy to forget a thing or two while you are packing, so print this bad boy out and check them off as you go. At Pop Shop, we’ve worked with a lot of […]
Mismatch Your Earrings! This is a super fun way to reinvent your style, hang onto mismatched earrings that you can’t stop loving, and dress outside of the box. A while back, I wrote this blog post called Get Your Dresser Cleaned Up! It was stylish and fun because everyone knows that keeping a clean dresser […]
This blog may contain affiliate links. Some people are just born to learn! If you love being in the classroom as much as we do, you must check out all these handmade items that you can shop now. They are all back to school perfect! You can find backpacks, stationery, pencils and everything you need […]
Here’s a simple DIY to refresh your fridge. It’s an easy way to stretch baking soda and get a clean smelling fridge in a pinch. If you don’t have extra boxes of baking soda lying around but want to add a fresh clean scent to your fridge or to a cooler, this is it. We […]
Summertime! Swimming pools, snowcones, burgers and all your favorite moments of summer are in these cute watercolor printables. They are so easy to make into earrings, keychains, pendants and lots of other things. All you need are a couple of household supplies plus printable shrinky dinks. You can find blank printable shrinkies online here and […]
Yesterday, the Pop Shop Free Workshop at Houston Public Libraries was cut paper photo backdrops. Usually we teach this workshop for weddings and photoshoots. It’s all about detailed lush backdrops that make for great photos. Like this one on pinterest. So how do you transform this to kids/teens or people that don’t want to dedicate […]
DOWNLOAD LAND OF THE FREE WALLPAPER Do you ever want to get into the spirit of the holidays without being a total cheeseball? For example, I love fireworks but I’m not much of a fan of red, white, and blue. I’m excited about the 4th of July but I like celebrating in a modern and […]



















