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Here are eleven tie dye patterns to try. Whether you are a newbie or a dip and dye pro, maybe you’ll find something you like! These are assorted folding and banding patterns I found online, as well as a few that I made in my studio. Add them to your
Here are new summer grooves to add to your playlist – curated from some of my favorite social media amigas and amigos. The idea came up recently when a friend of mine asked, “what are you listening to lately?” It started a whole new conversation and it prompted me to
This is a class taught by my husband, Patrick Murillo! It captures the magical essence of an Arizona moon setting. He will guide you step-by-step through the process of this painting. Yes, there is a lot of detail, but I promise, you can do it! July 20, 2022 – 6-8:30 pm
Here are my favorite types of varnish for acrylic paint and how I use them. This is a topic I’m often asked about and thought I’d share. Actually I had forgot, then I made a random TikTok of me using a brush-on varnish and so many people were intrigued, I
Magnetic bookmarks DIY – we can do this! I’ve seen this style of magnetic bookmark circling around TikTok and then I remembered this project I posted back in 2009! I thought I’d repost it so you can make your own magnetic book mark! They are so cool! I’m really
Here are some Awesome DAD gifts that don’t cost a thing – and a few low cost ideas. My husband helped me come up with this list because dads gifts are always the most difficult to score. We tend to give gifts that WE think are cool, or that
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
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Magnetic bookmarks DIY – we can do this! I’ve seen this style of magnetic bookmark circling around TikTok and then I remembered this project
Here is the video to my online class! You will need some basic supplies (all found at Michaels): Speedball® Super Value Block Printing Starter Kit
My new Crafty Chica paper crafting products are now available for purchase! I just loaded them up in my store, and I can’t wait to
Here is a free muertos Valentine coloring page! Last week my husband, Patrick, painted the top of a chocolate box and he has been filling
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
This hairpin legs table was such a satisfying project, I made it in a weekend. As an avid (ie – addicted) consumer of TikTok, I
Crafts help to bring you closer to your family by allowing you to have fun creating unique and decorative elements to add to your home.
Here are five reasons to love aloe vera. Because we feel it is so underrated, it’s truly a magical plant! Did you know it has
In the mood for spring DIYs? I got your. covered! This time of year it’s natural to want to look ahead to the upcoming thaw
It’s time for gardening with kids! We’re smack in the middle of summer and many parents spend endless amounts of energy to keep young ones
We have a great reason to whip up this Pineapple Mint Mojito recipe – it’s Gardening for Wildlife Month by the National Wildlife Federation. Okay,
Need more Cricut Joy projects? How about these DIY flower pots? Yes! Did you know you can embellish your painted planters with cute phrases? Let
– Here are ideas for recycled bottle herb gardens! Many states are starting to reopen for business, which is a relief for the nearly 28
I thought it was a good time to share new tips for ceramic hand built mugs. I’ve been making my hand built mugs for several
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
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
I have an epic story about my home-baked cookies. Time has passed since this happened, so I feel comfortable sharing here, our own little Circle of Trust. Well, let’s wait and see on that. My freshman year in high school I volunteered to bake a double batch of my family’s
Here I am with Diana Gabaldon! She is a Latina author too and has sold more than 17 million copies of her books, can you imagine? Last Friday I had an event that I had been looking forward to for months. I was invited to be on an author panel
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