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.
This blog may contain affiliate links. Eye candy never looked so sweet. Blythe dolls take on fantasy and whimsy in these bubbly, beautiful creations. Introducing Dr. Blythenstein, a Mexican artist and maker that will make you cherish the true power of imagination. Tell us a little about your artistic background. How did you get […]
Things are always changing at Space Montrose. It’s the kind of shop where everything is new each you enter. Space Montrose, a boutique at Westheimer & Dunlavy in the heart of Montrose, exclusively carries handcrafted goods from the USA. There is a wide variety in the type of items you will see. There’s eye candy […]
Confession: I’m obsessed with Mollie Makes Craft Magazine. I love craft magazines – especially Flow & Frankie. But Mollie Makes has something special every month that makes it an exciting treat to get in the mail. Every month has a mini DIY Kit. Each month is a different DIY kit and focuses on different craft media […]
Have you ever heard people gushing about the Law of Attraction and just thought to yourself, “Get a grip. Jeez.”? Well, you’re not alone, but you should reconsider shutting them out and instead hearing what those weirdos have to say. If it comes on too strong by being called a “law”, well I have some things […]
This blog may contain affiliate links. I know that you know I spend way too much time and money on Etsy. However, my obsessive browsing really pays off when I come across artists like this one. Miss Rasa Vilcinskaite‘s bead-work is mind-blowing and vibrant and unique, and ah – I am just gushing over here! Welcome these wonderful creations […]
Welcome Jamie Chatterton and Francisco Castro of 1 Plus 2 Equals LOVE to the Pop Shop America Blog. These makers are regular vendors at our events and we just LOVE them! They sell unique, handcrafted journals and pencils alongside handmade goodies like bowls and spinning tops. They’ve had a long, interesting journey to get to where they […]
Pokemon Handmade! If you guys are like me, you can’t get enough Pokemon Go. The game created by Niantic is already bigger than Tinder, has added $9 billion to Nintendo’s Market Cap, and is competing with Twitter with Daily Active Users. It’s a phenomenon. 1. Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar Crochet Amigurumi by Airashii Gurumi $65.00 […]
Presenting: Artist Dan Lam, a fellow Texan after my own heart with her ooey-gooey, magical sculptures. Lucky for us, Lam is in a 3 person exhibit at Anya Tish Gallery in Houston, TX on July 15th. Be there. She is also preparing a solo show that opens August 6 at Fort Works Art in Fort Worth, TX. Be mesmerized by these unusually […]
Miss Lauren was at our summertime Pop Shop event. Were you? We hope so! It was so much fun, and you wouldn’t wanna get too many FOMOs(feelings of missing out)! Anywho, enough about that. Meet this fantastic, friendly and talented artist who dolls up some of our favorite characters with her charming illustrative style. She has written […]
The voting is done! The tallies are in and we have the winners of the 2016 Maker Awards. We’re so excited about this list and think that you will be too. These are the artists, handmade creatives that we’re voted by their peers as the Best Makers across the land. The nominations happened through the […]
We’re already on site building out Pop Shop Houston Festival this weekend. It takes place June 11th & 12th at Silver Street Studios. You’ve got to join us -it’s going to be a blast! Here’s where you can find out more about the event and RSVP. It’s like Etsy come to life. There’s a little […]
Vintique Flea Market is an antiques market that takes place 4 times a year at Silver Street Studios. Its an Architectural Shopping event in Houston. At Vintique Flea Market you can find the best mid century furniture, architectural salvage, decorative art, cool and unique antiques. In addition, there’s vintage clothing, candles, lamps, and even puppy […]
Fangirls commence: I just interviewed Madelen Foss! This was one of the friendliest interviews I’ve ever edited. I feel like I know this sweet little lady. Trying to describe her illustrations brings to mind sweet-sticky candy and the set of Saved by the Bell. Her style is very mid century retro with sassy, spacey components. I’m a […]
We’re swooning over these fair trade home goods by Musae Imports. They come from around the world and are collected by History Professor Kisha Turner. Shop them in person at Pop Shop Houston Festival or shop them online. Items from Left to Right & Top to Bottom: 24″ Haitian Steel Drum Tree of Life Sculpture Vintage […]
Hello my fellow Pop-Shoppians! So glad to have you here. Today I’m introducing a Pop Shop veteran, Kelly Kielsmeier. You have probably seen her work at one of our Mini Pops or Festivals; you may even own some! She dabbles in a lot of crafts, but we are going to focus on her re-purposed China […]
I first saw Summer Reeves’ leather masks in the TXRX Labs DIY area at a Pop Shop Houston event. I was walking by, did a double take, and had to go back and look at them for longer! They are so detailed, perfectly crafted, in gorgeous and refined materials. They are fun and whimsical costume pieces […]
I am so pleased to have had the chance to interview painter and illustrator, FERN. Her work seems to be spreading like wildfire across the internet jungle! Fern’s paintings are vibrant and colorful with an electric feel. I think they are a perfect merge of fine art and portraiture. You shall be thoroughly impressed… First, please tell us […]
Photos by Margrit Wenzel Hudson is a city of about 7,000 people along the Hudson River. It’s in between Albany and New York City but is a world of it’s own. It’s a cool blend of small town and heavenly scenery. It’s history is as rich as any cities that were founded when the USA […]
