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 2019 Creativation trade show and was blown away by how easy it looked to make your own silkscreens (they call them “smart screen stencils”). But
In the mood for resin crafts? DIY glitter earrings? YES! I call them Sparkle Collage Hoops! Here’s the deal: I’ve built up quite the sparkle library of embellishments and I’ve slowly been making my way through downsizing. What does one do with a lifetime glitter collection when there is I
I used my Cricut Maker to create these beautiful DIY glitter totes using iron-on vinyl. First I made one and then it came out so cool, I ended up whipping out several more. Keeping substrates on hand is a usual thing in my studio, I have blank canvas totes, tees,
With summer coming to an end, it can feel impossible to get the kids up and moving, even though the weather is still nice. If you’re struggling to unglue your kids from their screens and get them active, here are a few fun-filled activities that can help your kids get
How many of you are still hanging out at home? This one is dedicated to you – here are four fun crafty ideas to try. These are some well-loved projects that I thought should make the rounds again. From sewing to tie-dye to painted shoes – there is something for
We all need L-O-V-E in our lives right now, which is why I wanted to make and share this tie dye heart pillowcases project with all of you! Imagine going to bed every night with your head cradled by a large colorful heart. Peace and love, baby! I figure every
24/7 craft party! Here are some fun Crafty Chica updates! Finally, after all these years I created a Las Crafty Chica group on Facebook so folks can come together to share projects, ideas, techniques, or crafty advice. I plan to offer exclusive giveaways, business tips, craft challenges, and more. If
Ready for some summer activities for single moms and kids? When almost 50% of marriages end in divorce, it’s not uncommon to be a single mom. But if this is your first summer as a single mom, you might be a little bit out of your element when it comes to
These scrapbook paper journals may just save your craft room! Why? Because you’ll want to use up your paper stash to make them, that will free up some space! I love crafts where you can use one item and easily transform it into something wow-worthy. Things like mason jars, T-shirts,
A chica buys one Fiddle Leaf Fig and now she’s a plant mama-in-training. I’m that chica! And my love of all things leafy spilled over into my craft projects. Check out my plant-themed painted hat tutorial! I promise this is a DIY anyone can do, the trick is to use
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I love me some Lucy Lu Mighty Magnets. They have that thick coat of shiny stuff on top and they look so pretty and cool.
Happy February! Let’s learn how to make resin buttons! I can’t believe it’s already been a year that I’ve been contributing to the amazing CraftyChica.com, it’s
This IKEA FÖRHÖJA Kitchen Cart Makeover came about when we were setting up our store in Phoenix. As shop owners, we knew the smartest way
What do you do when you break your favorite cereal bowl that you painted yourself? You let out an ugly cry for one minute, then
Before I go into my adventure at CeramaJam (and what that exactly is), let me start with this: Not sure if you have noticed,
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
For the second year, I worked with Mass Mutual and actor Hill Harper on the #FutureSmart campaign. How does this have to do with living
This week’s Crafty Chica’s Tips for Creativepreneurs podcast is packed with brilliant vision board tips for the new year. My friend, Alexa from Swell Design
Vickie Howell from The Knit Show shares her tips for running a successful Kickstarter campaigner! She shares what worked for her in order to bring
“Can we please just have a little bit of Christmas magic? I’m not picky, I’ll take anything. Anything!” That sums up my thoughts for the holiday season of 2002. Between skimpy finances, long work hours, parenting, and fulfilling art and craft orders – all of it took its toll on
Welcome to my first post of the new year! No champagne or party horns here, I started off by cutting and stamping hundreds of ceramic pendants for no particular reason. Trust me, I’ll find a great use for them! You see, production work is my go-to way to settle my
Maya (left) and me. Nana comes along later in the story… This is me, along with Maya, modeling my spiffy new readers that had just arrived in the mail that afternoon. The mailman came just as we were pulling out of the driveway for us to go to my Arizona
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