Here are blog posts about art and design at Pop Shop America. We’re a festival of DIY and handmade that has a show and tell blog about the arts, DIYs that you can do at home, and how you can be a successful designer too.
Hey there! Anyone else believes time is flying by a bit too quickly this year? It seems like yesterday that I started this seasonal series with my first Spring wallpaper… and tomorrow will be Fall already! I’m excited though, I love everything about Fall… I find orange leaves everywhere so very poetic, I love cozy […]
Newly Added, The Love Witch: This new movie has quickly become one of my all time favorite witch movies! It is a new movie that is made to look like a vintage 60’s flick with references to Vertigo and Bell, Book, and Candle that we mention below. It’s an absolutely fascinating tale of a witch […]
I’m shooting a video for my apartment on Monday and I get to talk about all the renovations that I did in my apartment (on a budget) as well as all the DIY projects I’ve done to make my space unique. That of course led me to try to pick a favourite DIY. Is it […]
We are now facing a reality that wearing a face mask in public is necessary for health and safety, however that doesn’t mean that you have to give up being stylish! I have organized a few of my favorite face mask sources in this post to share with you. I hope you find something you […]
For me, spending more time at home means spending more time on projects. The problem is – I seem to have finished all of my projects. All my yarn has been crocheted, all garments sewn, and all DIY’s done. So I had to really rummage through my craft drawer to come up with some new […]
This and other blogs at Pop Shop America may contain affiliate links. Now that the weather has started to heat up, the thought of summer has got me daydreaming about fun new ways to keep my hair under control at the beach and while driving around town with the top down! If you’re looking for […]
Let’s just be clear about one thing. Kansas City is FULL of amazing makers. Really amazing. Last May, Pop Shop America was able to host the DIY Lounge at one of my favorite events – Strawberry Swing. It’s not just that the organizer of Strawberry Swing is great, it’s that the city truly supports this […]
Greater access to laser cutting machines has given rise to popularity in acrylic jewelry. Both artists and high fashion are making a foray into this relatively new combination of acrylic materials and laser-cutting technology. Various colors, thicknesses and etched designs can be combined in a endless number of ways to produce cute and interesting pieces […]
Get excited! Our Holiday Pop Ups are right around the corner. First up is Pop Shop Austin, November 24th at Springdale Station. Get the info and RSVP Here. Pop Shop Austin will have 40+ makers, artists, and more with Complimentary Lattes in the morning provided by Etsy and American Express. Then in the afternoon, grab […]
Rainbow. Sculptural. Experiments. Nothing I can say about the Fiber Art of Mandi Smethells will be greater than actually seeing them. They are so joyous, colorful, fun loving, and expertly crafted. They are gorgeous! I asked Mandi a few questions about her work and her business creating Fiber Art Sculptures. BB: Where are you […]
It’s warm (hot most of the times), always sunny and totally Summer now! And Summer to me means bright colours, fresh fruits, travel and vacation… but also getting creative. And if you’re enjoying a sweet Summer vacation, then lucky you! As for me, this year I’ll stick to the creativity point 😉 And while I […]
A few weeks ago, I met a unicorn. I got to take these gorgeous Unicorn Photographs with a Houston TX based photographer MK Stallings. It was so much fun and the photos are breathtaking. I drove out in the early morning to a super far suburb of Houston armed with some cute dresses and some […]
This post was sponsored by Derwent Academy as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Dreamy, dreamy watercolor! I love the look and texture of watercolor so much. That’s why I had to try these watercolor pencils from Derwent Academy. I’ve heard of this […]
Whenever I go on a trip, I always take way too many photos. In fact, when I looked back on a lot of my photos from my recent trip to Spain, a lot of the ones that I took on my SLR were also taken on my phone. Had to get it for the ‘gram. […]
Like a dream these indoor gardens feel like another world. They feel so warm, airy, and full of life. These Conservatories and Greenhouses are all about inspiration. I found the most gorgeous of them from around the globe and gathered them here. Good News: There are lots of gorgeous photos. Bad news – these are […]
Need a last minute Birthday Card Printable? Well here’s 3! They are all full of bright colors and super fun. They remind me of the 80s and two of them feature ice cream which is totally delicious. These are perfect to print on cardstock as a last minute birthday card. You could also email them […]
DOWNLOAD THE CARD HERE With You, Life is a Party! Download and print this super fun Valentine Card. It’s totally free from us at Pop Shop America. It’s red with polka dots and totally fun. The whole card reads “with you, life is a party, Happy Valentine’s Day. Here’s to Even More Fun with You.” […]
On this first day of Advent, who’s officially excited for Christmas season? This time of the year is just my favourite, and so I couldn’t resist the idea of putting together another of my seasonal hand-illustrated free wallpapers. This time it’s not dedicated to a season just in general, but I wanted to create one […]
