An extra day to relax, party, and CRAFT? *Finger snaps in the air* Here are the BEST ideas for three-day weekend crafts! Let’s party! You can’t tell, but I’m raising both hands. Even during a pandemic a three-day weekend is welcome. I feel like there’s so much more you can
Polymer clay earrings have come a long way. I’ve been inspired by all the beautiful terrazzo-inspired designs I’ve been seeing on Instagram and knew I wanted to give it a try. Terrazzo tiles are spotted with contrasting colored inlays, they are such a classic look for homes, offices, hotels,
Danny Trejo, Chicano, Hollywood actor, all-around badass, and entrepreneur is celebrating a birthday Saturday, May 16th. Known for his roles as the bad guy, Danny is an icon in his own right and a successful businessman too if you didn’t know. Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to Chicano
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, Get Off Your Ass! The Ultimate Guide to Working From Home. This is a book Mark has been working on well before the pandemic happened.
– Here are ideas for recycled bottle herb gardens! Many states are starting to reopen for business, which is a relief for the nearly 28 million small businesses that exist nationwide. But there are still countless Americans, like me, who are staying home in order to keep themselves and others
In celebration of Mother’s Day we thought it only fitting to celebrate the best Latina moms on television. As Latinas were raised watching telenovelas with our moms and abuelas and maybe even our tias. I recall going to visit my tia and if it was after dinner, she’d be relaxing
Check out these milk jug earrings I made! I never would have thought to cut up my milk jug until I was invited to participate in this fun Mother’s Day campaign with Milk. Love What’s Real – Amor por lo verdadero. How to make milk jug earrings – click
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– 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 couldn’t resist making these Millennial Loteria flower pots! If you know my history, I started my design career making Loteria flower pots and
I’ve always wondered how to fire terra cotta pots in a kiln, but felt too chicken to try it out. I couldn’t really find anything
Not even the flu can keep me from painting! I spent Labor Day weekend, half in bed and half at the art table. I had
Gather round, peeps. It’s time I share my mug story. As you know, I’ve been dabbling in painting ceramic bisque for a few years now
Last month I was invited to teach at a really cool ceramics event, the Cates Sisters Kansas Mini-Convention (click here to see the post with pictures!).
I am all about holiday crafting these days. These painted holiday trees are a result of many double mochas, binge-watching Christmas films on Netflix, and
These Mexican embroidery-inspired teacups and saucers are my new favorites. I love experimenting with new painting techniques and thought I’d show you the process for this
Here’s a traditional art form from the state of Puebla, Mexico (where the Battle of Puebla took place) – Talavera pottery! Known for the cobalt blue
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
“Don’t you dare touch my room,” Maya instructed last July, right before she stepped in her newly purchased Toyota Yaris to leave for Los Angeles. “It’s still my room, I’ll only be gone for three months. Please leave it as is!” I nodded in agreement, excited to have a new option
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
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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