These Day of the Dead candelarias are perfect for your ofrenda. I know because I made this set for the one I’m building in my home this week! Candles are an integral part (more on that in a bit), but it’s dangerous to leave a lit candle burning all day
I made these Halloween faux succulent gardens for a variety of reasons. First of all – I saw all the supplies at Dollar Tree and couldn’t resist. and I thought it would be a fun idea for a decoration that isn’t all about blood and gore. I like too, but
By Kelsi Nymon of Más Corazón Mercado Special for CraftyChica.com via GIPHY Here are five juicy reads for fall that are perfect for alone time this fall season. Literally, take time to curl up with a good book, light a candle, brew up your favorite beverage and indulge in a
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 going to tell you my top ELEVEN tips, tricks and faves of die cutting!! But first, because I hear this a lot – electric die
I created this reverse painted glass shadowbox as part of the Michaels Community Classroom. In case you missed it, the class is now available on the Michaels YouTube channel! I love this project because it’s so easy to make and all you need is a glass picture
It’s finally time to preorder Crafty Chica Creates! This is my twelfth book and it’s super special because it marks 20 years of Crafty Chica!!! This book is meaningful in so many ways, first of all – it’s by the original publisher who gave me my first book deal back
Cookies con chisme was a thing with my family, and when the Marinela brand invited me to join this Hispanic Heritage Month campaign I knew it was meant to be. Like me, my dad and mom had a sweet tooth. On Sundays, my dad would visit the swap meet, wheel
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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
What’s not to love about Halloween desserts, especially when you can make these adorable monster donuts!? I’ve had a thing about decorating pastries lately, I
In need of some perfect Halloween party ideas? If you have kids, you may find yourself in the middle of planning a kid’s Halloween
This trunk or treat project is a sponsored campaign with Amazon Prime. all ideas and opinions are my own. As an Amazon Prime family, we always
This is a sponsored campaign with Amazon Prime. all ideas and opinions are my own. This DIY llama boxtume is the perfect way to turn heads
Are you decorating your porch for the season? This torched Halloween sign is super cute addition and it’s a snap to put together. The key
These cucuy conchas will be the STAR of your Halloween treats, trust me! They are super fun to make – the kids will have a blast
Who knew you could make these super cute monster mash cheese balls from Cacique’s Queso Fresco cheese? Yes, the cheese is crumbly and light, but
Halloween is this month and that means one thing… Candy! Lots and lots of candy! Let’s talk healthy candy recipes! Yah or nah? Here’s the
Like all other obsessive crafters, every year I hurt my brain trying to come up with some new and fantastic idea, only to see a
Today I’m off to New York City to partake in the Latism conference. This will be the first time I’ve attended this gathering, I’ve always wanted to, but something always came up date-wise. This is definitely a good time to go. I’m one of 100 Latina bloggers invited to
I was stuck in the car for about an hour waiting for Maya to finish up her class and when my audiobook didn’t load on my iPhone, I decided to use the time to add new friends on Facebook. You know, people I’ve met recently and said I’d add
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
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