Before I go into my In the Heights movie review, I must confess – I’ve never seen Hamilton. Not even the Disney+ version. I did start it once, but it was during the holidays and I had to tend to gift wrapping and cooking duties. I’ve heard of In the
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 down. In this case, it’s stripping away the concept of the left-sided card and innovating with a new cut. It’s the same cardstock we use
Here are five ways to make a display case! This is such a fun project that also comes in handy. We have collections of all kinds of things we have lovingly nicknamed chucolucos – cositas – basically, things. If you don’t tend to them, they can pile up and even
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 see all the awesome projects customers have been making with the papers, dies, stamps, and other items I designed. I partnered with The Maker’s Movement
Let’s make a pan dulce charcuterie board! Okay – I know we’ve all been making pan dulce snack boards since forever, and charcuterie is French. But we’re in a pandemic and I’m just tryin’ to have some fun and share creativity. I’m sure you have seen those beautiful meat, cheese,
Sustainable environments support health and well-being in an ecosystem. It helps to protect the world from the air and environmental pollution, which gives rise to other harmful diseases. By maintaining sustainability and recycling processes, we can save our environment and natural resources in the long run, so future generations can
Get crafty with your mom! For reals – flowers, and chore coupons are nice, but all moms really want is chill time. So here are some ideas to help her relax and flex her creativity. The last thing we want is for madre to break a sweat or stress! I
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Follow my blog with Bloglovin I’m bringing back Sparkle Saturday! This was a series I did a couple of years back and I decided to
It’s been almost two years since we opened the doors of Mucho Más Art Studio here in Phoenix. I teamed up with my friend,
Here is an adorable project to make with your little one, courtesy of SpanglishBaby.com and Ruby Wright! She made this adorable bear puppet from a paper
There are friends you have coffee with, and there are friends you have coffee and craft with – at the same time. I tend
I don’t know why I was so intimidated to try foil laminating, it’s so easy. It’s one of those crafts I’d been meaning to try
Imposter Syndrome is no fun when we are working our hardest to accomplish goals. There’s always that shadow of self-doubt that sneaks into our glitter bubble
I have a new podcast episode: How to make a media kit that rocks! My friend and marketing expert, Rosa Pruneda, visited Phoenix recently and sat
Are you in need of Etsy store tips? This is the podcast episode for you! My guest is celebrated Etsy seller, Christina Martinez of VeryThat.com.
I’m not big on psychics. Yes, I believe there are people who have special abilities and insights, but I’ve never really embraced any of that. It scares me a little, I feel like I’d be cheating if I were to go to a fortune teller. I don’t want to know the future, I want
When one of the most well-respected editors in the city asks you to write a first-person story for one of the biggest publications in town, you almost faint from the anxiety. That was my scenario, anyway. A few months ago, Amy Silverman, managing editor of Phoenix New Times offered me
WARNING: This is a super gross story that will make you barf if you have a weak stomach. It has to do with periods and maxi pads and small, enclosed spaces. And Carl’s Jr. Think you can handle it? Put down your lunch and read on, my friend. OK, I
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