Every summer I daydream about taking a road trip to visit all of my favorite festivals. Some of these are music festivals, other are art festivals, but most of them fall into some weird category of what-kind-of-festival-is-this-anyway kind of festival. Pop Shop was created because I was so inspired by all of these events. A […]
The omnichord is a used-to-be-obscure instrument that has become over the last few years because of it’s awesomeness. It’s easy to play with a unique – sprinkly-magical-vintage keyboard sound. It was made by Suzuki in the early 1980s and sounds like the times. It is an instrument that’s perfect for beginners, for learning to play […]
Mother’s Day is May 10th! Show the mom’s in your life how special they are by giving them the gift of handmade. Here is our top picks of handmade items that you can purchase online now. Have a mom that’s far away? Don’t worry. We can gift wrap for free and ship straight to your […]
Announcing Pop Shop’s 2015 Summer of Free Kids Craft Workshops! For the second year, we get to spend the summer crafting with kids at a local library near you. We teach lots of different activities from the beautiful to whimsical, and mature to fun and silly activities. Attendance and all materials are completely free courtesy […]
Here’s a 5 minute summer recipe that’s perfect for staying cool. It’s a DIY misting spray that’s a lot like those Evian misters that you run into at Whole Foods or Sephora. It’s great for camping trips, festivals, or lounging poolside because it cools and hydrates the skin. And it’s just so simple to make […]
We asked Chris Unclebach from Insomnia Video Culture Shop his favorite unheard of, obscure, and undervalued classic video games. Insomnia, is a video game shop in the Houston Heights that hosts gaming tournaments and art shows in it’s retail boutique where you can find collectable toys, gamer magazines, and cutesy kawaii, video game art, and […]
In Houston it gets hot in the summer. So hot. But I still like to look like a lady, like I could travel from a business meeting to a festival by just throwing off my blazer. All of these looks do just that. They are full of florals and bright colors that bend the rules […]
Best Painter: Nicky Davis Nicky Davis scored over 50% of the vote. Nicky Davis creates murals, artwork, wearables, and toys that contain a seamless aesthetic of night-time camping, bears, and a little mystery. Nicky says about his work, “People ask me what my inspiration is behind my paintings and that’s always been the hardest thing […]
CLICK BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE: February 5th Marbled Coffee Mugs + Kitchen Towels $38 In this craft workshop, everyone will get to make a set of coffee mugs and a set of kitchen towels using marbling swirl techniques. It’s like a very prim and proper or modern tie dye effect! We’ll use lots of […]
Trey’s Vintage is a unicorn among vintage wear. Not only does Trey specialize in men’s vintage but it’s also a really cool genre of deadstock sports vintage. Take a look. There’s jersey’s, jackets, and t shirts for fans in Miami, LA, and Dallas. Many eras are included. Some of his pieces have an older feel […]
Pop Shop America hosts a series of handmade & vintage pop up events. We have monthlies at Pavement Clothing and 2 big festivals a year in Houston TX. We work with over 400 makers and small businesses and have an annual attendance of somewhere around 15,000 people. The business of being a crafter is something […]
Calling all besties! You need to make these adorable, sweet and fun to make earrings. You can make them bright and colorful. You can make them into rainbows. Or you can even make them into broken hearts. Here are your supplies: Shrinky Dink in White, Cream, or Frosted Prismacolors or Micron Pens (or both) Small […]
Delilah Snell and Nicole Stevenson are crafters on a mission. These ladies are the organizers of The Patchwork Show an indie craft fair that takes place in multiple cities across California, and the organizers of Craftcation a business conference for Makers + Bloggers + DIY enthusiasts. Delilah and Nicole are big picture thinkers. In their […]
<<<1. Rainy Day Blues // $5 // by Hazelmade >>> <<<2. Long Terrarium with Cupid’s Arrow Necklace // $36 // by Potions >>> <<<3. British Blue Kitty Kid’s Dress // $28 // by Laundry Line >>> <<<4. Little Miss Molly Book // $17 // by Melissa M. Williams>>> <<<5. Earring of the Month Club // […]
Here’s a New Year’s Resolution that takes less than an hour and will add benefits bigger than you can imagine. Get your dresser cleaned up! This is one of those spaces that can be ignored so easily and turn into a place where you throw stuff down before bed without thinking about it too much. […]
Voting is Now Closed! See the 2015 Maker Award Winners HereLoading… Every year, we have a little fun by awarding the makers, artists, and writers, in this fair state for their excellence. After 2 weeks of nominations that were open to the public here’s what the people have chosen. These are the favorite artists and […]
The very first legal garage race in the US, the 2nd Annual NoBull Bayou Battle, is going down in Houston Texas January 16th – 18th. Hosted by Team No Bull and Carve Skate Shop, this race is bringing in professional skateboarders from across the country like Kyle Wester, Louis Pilloni, Billy (Bones) Meiner, and more. […]
Click here nominate a maker Every year, we have a little fun by awarding the makers, artists, and writers, in this fair state for their excellence. So here’s the rules. You can’t nominate Pop Shop America for anything since we’re hosting the contest. Vote for yourself or vote for someone else. Yes we can see […]
