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 […]
I bet it’s no surprise that there are lots of cool DIY, handmade, and vintage boutiques in Philadelphia, PA! Philadelphia is quite the industrious city with a history of perseverance. For people in the city, everything is better that’s from Philly. Handmade is all over and there are some particularly cool shopping areas, like South […]
The days in between Christmas and New Years have always been my favorite. It’s a week when nothing happens and you can get ahead. People feel stuffed full of food and well gifted – at least hopefully and start to think about the future. New Years Resolutions have always been my speed. I love making […]
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 […]
The Midwest Craft Con is on! We can’t wait until February because the Midwest Craft Con is happening in Columbus, Ohio. We got to chat with Grace Dobush, the creator of Crafty Supermarket, and one of the organizers of the Midwest Craft Con about the event. BB: When, Where, and What is the Midwest Craft Con? […]
This blog may contain affiliate links. We’re a week away from the biggest Pop Shop Houston Festival yet! Take a look at the participating artists and grab yourself some handmade goods for the holidays. Pop Shop Houston Festival A Shoppable Art & Music Festival On Black Friday Weekend, Skip the Lines. Skip the Malls. Have […]
As Urban Outfitters is the villain to all indie designers, Modcloth is the heroine. Modcloth works with over 700 independent and small designers around the globe and offer contest to allow customers to vote on new designs into production at Modcloth. Urban Outfitters on the other hand, notoriously steals from small designers – like this […]
We’re so excited to bring you the 2015 Edition of the Best Holiday Sales on Handmade Goods! Who says you need to go to big box stores to save a little dough? Now you can get the most awesome gifts imaginable that are handmade by thoughtful makers, unusual artists, and fun loving crafters. These sales […]
Mlee Marie isn’t your average badass. The brainchild, and sometimes solo artist, Hearts of Animals has been called some of the best avant garde musicians in Houston. She plays a ton of different instruments sax, guitar, keyboards, and more. She’s also an illustrator and avid crafter. This summer she created a new video with Ramon […]
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, […]
I’m crazy for jumpsuits right now. I want a million. It’s strong and sexy. It’s mature but also out of the ordinary. Here’s my picks of some super rad rompers perfect for fall. Click the item to be transported to 18 different ones that are all available for purchase online. These are the type of […]
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. […]
Pinterest is a giant of social media. We at Pop Shop absolutely love it. It’s perfect for creative businesses. The pins that you create are permanent and can get repinned at any time. It’s full of handmade goods and the best place to see dreamy, idealized, beautiful, creative everything. Many pins are direct from Etsy.com […]
Pop Shop Houston Holiday Festival Nov. 2015 Nov. 27th 12-8pm / Nov. 28th 12-8pm / Nov. 29th 12-6pm at Silver Street Studios 2000 Edwards Houston 77007 Link to Directions on Google Maps RSVP on FB Here – Get VIP Passes + Workshop Passes Here Questions + Contact: [email protected] Pop Shop […]
I had the pleasure of traveling to Athens, GA last month. It’s a city with super strong DIY community and lots of artful and handmade places around town. It’s a small college town about an hour and a half outside of Atlanta with rolling hills, a warm climate, and a history of thoughtfully created culture. […]
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 […]
