Welcome to glass bottle cutting 101! This technique is much easier than you think, and you can make a collection of beautiful drinking glasses or painted vases. While recycled glass can be remade into new glass bottles and jars, fiberglass, faux turf, and countertops, glass is not recyclable in all
Poly-fil is one of those craft supplies we all have on hand. I used some to make puffy fabric pendants. It’s awesome because you can use it in pinches to give a little poof to your projects or a whole box to create jumbo pillows! And guess what? The
Being a parent can be a tough job, but it’s worth it when you know you’ve found your calling. Most people spend 11 hours per week searching for the perfect job, but you’re already there. And with winter fast approaching, your parenting and entertainment skills need to be at their
Introducing – Crafty Chica’s Crafty Navidad Virtual Art Retreat! Are you ready for some hardcore crafting to kick off the holiday season? I know I am! This virtual retreat is going to be packed full of projects, ideas, and even a couple surprises to get you ready for the season!
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 HSN earlier this month. Even though some products are sold out, there are still some for sale. I’d buy them sooner than later, they always
I was in a national TV commercial! And it was for one of my favorite companies, KIA! Okay, let me back up… and tone down my excitement… in order to offer you some helpful decorating tips for the holidays using the trunk of your SUV! For me, it was this
Have you heard about hot chocolate bombs? I hadn’t, then one night while scrolling on TikTok I came across a tutorial. Not even 10 seconds in, I was like – OMG, I HAVE TO MAKE THESE! This recipe reminds of the whole Dalgona coffee craze that happened last spring. Yup,
Not only are we talking about the history of La Catrina, but I also have a free muertos printable! I’ve created and compiled all the design elements you need to make a super cool pop-up card. All you need is a blank card or cardstock, glue stick, scissors and
You are going to love these free printables I created in honor of Dia de los Muertos! This one is the Sugar Skull Paper Banner and what makes it such a fun craft is you can download the free printable and follow along with my directions to make it however
Have you ever wondered what is the meaning of marigolds for Dia de los Muertos? I’ve put some info together for you, as well as a free marigold paper flower printable you can use! Before we go into the craft, let’s chat about this beautiful flower that is used in
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This is a sponsored campaign with Unilever, all ideas and opinions are my own. The best food concoctions come from Thanksgiving leftovers. There’s always a
These quote frames make for a wonderful giveaway at Thanksgiving dinner. Use sayings from family members who have passed or who can’t make the gathering,
Everyone needs a family thankful wreath! What a great way to come together to show love and appreciation for each other than to put it
Thanksgiving is focused on family. But we all know every family, no how perfect it may seem, has flaws and weaknesses. But it’s how those are
Thanksgiving Playlist: Dreamy Divas Will Medina for CraftyChica.com Holiday season is here! I hope you are enjoying it so far. With Thanksgiving on Thursday, it’s definitely time
How about something different for the dessert menu other than chocolate pie? Like these Lifesaver Flower Pops! Inspired by DIY Jolly Rancher lollipops found on Pinterest (of
This is a sponsored post with The National Hispanic Milk Life Campaign and Dime Media. In the mood to be a lil’ extra? These Glittered Tres
I know you are busy with last minute preparations, so I thought I’d just share some Christmas cuteness for you to celebrate the season! Enjoy!
Loteria cards have always and will always be one of my favorite crafting staples. I swear, every year I vow to make loteria card garland for
Living in the southwest, succulents are an everyday thing, especially at Christmas time! Here’s ten ways to add succulents and cactus into your holiday decor
I’ve had a lot of requests for this one, so here it is! It is a featured project from my book, La Casa Loca: Latino
Don’t these look good enough to eat? One day while walking through the craft store, I dismissed these glass bulbs because I’ve made so many
Faber-Castell was kind enough to send me an array of craft kits to review recently, and last night I spent HOURS going through all of
This project doesn’t come out in the newspaper until Saturday, but since Mother’s Day is Sunday, I thought I’d post it early. I’ll have complete
(Stack of embellished envelopes and a box) This is an idea that Chica from Chica and Jo gave to me, and I LOVE it!! It
This is so cool, I had to share! Click here if you can’t see the video. Peace, love, and glitter! Kathy 🙂 P.S. Check out
Imagine this lantern as raw wood, without any decoration. It sat like that in my art room for several years. I’m on a quest to
I used my Crafty Chica Sacred Heart die cuts to make these gorgeous corazón cards. Here’s my video tutorial of how to make them! Click
This week’s podcast is with my longtime friend, Mark Montano! And he is going to give us work from home tips from his new book,
This podcast episode is packed with my tips for writing your first novel! You know the saying, “I want to, but don’t have time?” Well,
Nutritionist Malena Perdomo, spokesperson for Aguacates Frescos – Saborea Uno Hoy, joins us to talk about living a heart-healthy lifestyle, by making smart “swaps” of
This is what happens when your daughter works at Buzzfeed! You eventually end up in a video – or two or three…this was a super fun collab. Maya is on the Pero Like team and they have a popular “Styled By” series nd they asked me to style Maya for
It’s been a while since I’ve visited my nana. I traveled so much last year, and then all the deadlines for work and such, I haven’t had time to see her as often as I like. So when my 96-year-old nana called me other day to take her out to
The day after my dad passed away in July, my mom gave each of us kids one of his beloved rings. My dad was such a hard worker all his life, every penny went to providing for us. We knew to appreciate every tiny gift from him because of how
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