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
Here are three facts about sugar skulls you maybe didn’t know! We see them everywhere, but do you know the history of the sweetness?
Looking for some recycled pizza box crafts? I have a good one for Halloween: DIY Frankenstein and astronaut masks! You’ll love this project because the end results are gasp-worthy, and they are a cinch to put together. When it came to brainstorming ideas for this new campaign I’m doing for
Here are three reasons to watch Hubie Halloween now showing on Netflix, because we are all about the ghouls and goblins right now! Before I go into my review, I thought I’d add in some other clever Halloween movies I think you might like. For me, I’m a WIMP when
I finally found an easy pumpkin carving method! The last time I carved a pumpkin was…ohhh, more than ten years ago. We all know it’s a high level art form that requires lots of patience and practice. Rather than dedicate my time, I have always gone for the foam pumpkins
Here is how to make a Day of the Dead ofrenda! An ofrenda (offering) is an altar filled with items dedicated to a loved one who has passed on. It’s an essential component of any Dia de los Muertos celebration. Built to honor specific family members, they can be
Have you wanted to make your own Day of the Dead Barbies? After teaching many classes last year and this year, I finally made a batch of kits to sell in my online store! Here is the link below – as of right now, I have ten!
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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
Ready for a super cool Halloween nail art DIY tutorial? Anything is fair game as a canvas – even fingernails! I visited my local
Do you work at a job that requires you to wear an apron? Here’s a way to be creative with it, especially for Halloween season!
I wanted to paint some artful pumpkins this year rather than embrace the traditional concept of fall. I bypassed the foam pumpkins at the craft store
Looking for some recycled pizza box crafts? I have a good one for Halloween: DIY Frankenstein and astronaut masks! You’ll love this project because the
We went to an ’80s costume party last night and had fun pulling together our outfits. I went as Siouxsie Sioux (of Siouxsie and the
You usually see me crafting with Maya, but this week, DeAngelo spent some time in the studio. The mission? To create a zombie luchador (wrestler)
Every year I vow to create a facepainting video tutorial on How to Paint a Sugar Skull, and this year I really was going to
Here is my La Muerte Costume Tutorial! In the movie, The Book of Life, one of central characters is La Muerte, Queen of Souls…she is
My sister and her friend are going to spend Halloween in NYC. They decided to go as luchadoras, capes and all! Tonight I helped them
Make a beautiful Day of the Dead Skull crown using a plastic tiara base, roses, mini skulls and glittered spikes! LINK TO VIDEO! Supplies: 1
Let’s make a sugar skull floral centerpiece! Dia de los Muertos is a little over a month away, and that means it’s time to break out
Many schools are teaching students about Dia de los Muertos and are on the hunt for cool crafty ideas. This is a good one that
I know what you’re thinking – “Ewwww!” Stop. Right. There. These are actually VERY tasty! I’ve become addicted to the tangy chile-lime powder that goes
These Day of the Dead conchas are inspired by all the colorful delicious treats served on November 1 st and 2nd to honor Dia de Los
I love it when I find flats on sale at the shoe store. They offer so much craftability. I scored this camo set and decided
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.
In case your nana or another family member or friend needs an emergency shoe paint job! My nana is 92, and I recently took her to a funeral (one of her favorite cousins passed away). Nana had a pair of silver shoes that she considered to be the comfiest ever.
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
The holiday season. This is a topic that is very sensitive to me. I even wrote about it last year in the post, When Traditions Change. I had a really difficult time emotionally adapting to breaking tradition since my dad passed away five years ago. The ripple effects of
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