Menu
“Hi, Kathy!” she said as she clasped my hand and shook it eagerly. “I’m Luisa and I just want to let you know we’re gonna be really good friends!” She then burst out in giggles and patted the air with her hand to let me know to relax.
My new book, The Crafty Chica Creates, is finally on sale! This title was supposed to come out in November, but due to all the shipping container issues it was delayed. It’s nice to know it all worked out! Here is the link to purchase! As a way to celebrate
Did you know I designed a Crafty Chica collection of Latino greeting cards? There has been a LOT going on behind the scenes over here at the Crafty Chica headquarters. We’ll start with the cards and I’ll post in the future about the other exciting projects! NOTE: If you want
You’ll love making these these air-dry clay ornaments! They are inexpensive, easy to craft, and come out looking so juicy and cheery. I crafted these for Christmas, but you can use any cookie cutters to theme them for any time of the year. They make great little giveaways, party favors,
When you know life is good – or when you want to keep manifesting! This print is part of the Crafty Chica “Dichos” collection. dichos translates as “sayings.” These are phrases or power words meant to motivate and help you take action on your goals, creative roadmap, as well as self-care! This
I made this Mexi-Wreath because I bought some pan dulce ornaments and thought they deserved a bigger limelight than the branches on my Christmas tree. Look how cute these are! I bought them from Me Vale Creations, and immediately hung them on my tree. But my holiday decor was a
Let’s connect!
Hi, I’m Kathy, The Crafty Chica! My specialty is creative motivation. I’m an artist, author, and speaker and this is where I share my craft tutorials, artwork, articles, books, product lines, and workshops!
Let’s work together! Check out my services page HERE.
As Seen in…
By Jane Rudolfo Shouse Special for CraftyChica.com Hi there! My name is Jane and as a crafter, creative and maker, I am Juanitas Casita! I’m
If you love papercrafting – you’ll appreciate this top fold card technique. I found it on YouTube from Lisa’s Stamp Studio and knew I had
I saw this double corner folded card technique on YouTube and knew I had to try it. Anything that offers a twist to tradition, I’m
Have you seen the Crafty Chica product line on HSN? I had my second appearance in early May and it has been so fun to
These plaster wrap hearts are one of my all-time favorite DIYs! They come together like magic and make such a beautiful statement. And there are
Finally! The new Crafty Chica product line is here! I’ve been working on it since January with The Maker’s Movement, and my segments aired on
These plaster wrap hearts are one of my all-time favorite DIYs! They come together like magic and make such a beautiful statement. And there are
Transform large wood cut outs into colorful Spanish-language conversation woo Valentine hearts! Use to insert into floral arrangements or to hang on the wall!
Fun project to make for your upcoming holiday party! These are thin peppermint hearts made from candy canes! Supplies: Mini candy canes Cookie sheet Parchment
We all need L-O-V-E in our lives right now, which is why I wanted to make and share this tie dye heart pillowcases project with
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and it’s time to get our red, white, pink and glitter on, we’re talking wearable Valentine crafts! There are so
Mold making and casting resin – plus milagro wall art…that’s a mouthful, I know! But I swear it’s worth the look-see. Last December I hosted
Here are some free Valentine printables! You can use them as coloring pages or templates for embroidery, whatever you’d like! If you decide to use
These sacred heart Valentine cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to look at. I’m not a trained baker or cake designer, I
I’ve been wanting to make ceramic portraits since before the pandemic. When we all had that time at home, I worked on them little by
A while back I reviewed the IkonArt silkscreen maker and thought I’d pop in to show my progress. Here are more silkscreen ring dishes I
I have some great news! Okay, you know how I’m always showing my ceramics and even my new bisque product line? The manufacturer I work
I’m excited to finally post my Ikon Art Stencil Maker review – a.k.a. DIY silkscreens! I first saw this Ikon Art system at the
These stamped clay plates were made the first week of quarantine. I felt really moody and sad about having to temporarily close our Phoenix shop
I have some enticing air dry clay ideas for you! I’m often asked about alternatives to fired ceramics, and this is it. Polymer is pricey
I recently discovered ceramic glazing with Mayco Elements! In all the years I’ve been working with bisque, glazes and a kiln – I’ve pretty much
Pasta letter ceramics for the win! We are all about personalizing ALL THE THINGS these days, right? That goes for ceramics too. Using pasta letters
The TV was off at our house last night. Patrick had finished practicing with the band and all the furniture was pushed up against the walls. The middle of the room was empty. Just like a stage. A stage hungry for raw, undiscovered talent. I was drinking a glass of
Here are 30 life lessons from dad – my dad. I made this piece to put on my dad’s headstone today. I know it will be removed, but that’s okay! My dad always expected me to make him things, so why should that change now? I wrote all the things
I’ve never been one to think about age or aging, I’m happy for each year that rolls by. I’ve never paid attention to “Things to Do Before You Are 25” or “Items Not Wear After 50” – so superficial. I let my mood, curiosity and energy level drive
Website by Porchlight MCG+ Proudly powered by WordPress.
