Here are 23 awesome craft companies and makers to follow to give you inspiration for the new year! I hosted my first ever virtual retreat early last month. 100 guests joined in and we crafted more than a dozen projects over the course of two nights and three days.
Hustle and flow – What exactly does this mean? For starters it is an award-winning 2005 film about a rapper hustling to find his flow in the world and his dreams. Here’s me as a mom who loves to craft. Nothing in common, right? A LOT in common, actually. Hustle
HOW TO: DIY Holiday prayer candles using a Cricut Joy. You’ll love this project, so easy and your candles will look fabulous!
This year, I’ve challenged myself to do more with recycling and repurposing. For those items that can’t be recycled at home, repurposing is a great way to give them a second life. At RecyclingSimplified.com by Republic Services you can get tons of information about how to recycle correctly, as well as activities that
How to make easy and fabulous no-sew jumbo pillows! These will make great gifts or even just for your own home decor!
Kids are spending more time at home during these unprecedented times. Your kids may need to be engaged at home between schoolwork and playing video games, watching movies, doing puzzles, and snacking. Whether you live in a city, a suburb, or a rural area, your children can surely learn more
Review of Selena: The Series and my Q&A with actress Seidy Lopez who plays Selena’s mom in the new Netflix series.
Fun project to make for your upcoming holiday party! These are thin peppermint hearts made from candy canes! Supplies: Mini candy canes Cookie sheet Parchment paper Heart cookie cutter Directions: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Open the candy canes and place them like a heart on the cookie sheet.
If you have children, you’re surely trying to keep them occupied with fulfilling, creative activities during the winter. If you live in a cold area, surely there is snow covering your yard. To enjoy the scenic winter wonderland outside of your home while giving your children a fun project to
Welcome to glass bottle cutting 101! This technique is much easier than you think, and you can make a collection of beautiful drinking glasses or painted vases. While recycled glass can be remade into new glass bottles and jars, fiberglass, faux turf, and countertops, glass is not recyclable in all
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I’ve been thinking about this post for weeks, my five ways to lead a brighter life! More quality in all things! These are things I’m
Looking to make money from your crafts and handmade goods? Here are my tips I’ve learned from over the years. First, here’s a rundown of a
I have a new Sparkle Saturday video up! The topic is ‘setting intention’. People often ask me how I juggle so many aspects of my
We have a REAL conversation about being self-made and our perspective on money. Not only making and saving it but how we approach it
If you read this blog, chances are you are a self-made chica, like me. We have big dreams, we set goals and plan to follow
Time for another Sparkle Saturday! Today I’m sharing my three ideas to deal with negative people (video link here). This is a BIG issue a
Dads are the hardest people to shop for. Whatever they don’t buy for themselves, they end up making in the garage. How can kids compete
This is one of my behind-the-scenes projects that I can finally reveal! My new Crafty Chica Sizzix line of die cuts and cling stamps are
I have a stack of Mexican fotonovela comics from years ago, and I couldn’t even consider pitching them. So watched the entire second season of
Over here at La Casa Murillo, we prepping for the cruise later this month! Here is Patrick’s project. He is going to teach a workshop
Here are 12 ways to make an art journal! No matter what time of the year, month, week or day, I’m always in the mood to
Guest post by Deanna from Mirabelle Creations Special for CraftyChica.com Hi everyone! I am Deanna and I blog about party planning and entertaining over at
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
I’ve never been one to think about age or aging, I’m happy for each year that rolls by. I’ve never paid attention to “Things to Do Before You Are 25” or “Items Not Wear After 50” – so superficial. I let my mood, curiosity and energy level drive
Nov – 2016: I visited The White House! Before I continue with my story, I want you to know I paid my own way and bought my own flight. None of this trip or post is sponsored or compensated. I’m simply sharing the info below for those of you who are interested! I’m
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
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