Join the Queen of Latina Style to make joyous, vibrant, sparkly Latin—inspired crafts that are stunning to look at yet surprisingly easy to make.
The Crafty Chica is back! In
The Crafty Chica Creates!
, a revised and expanded edition of
The Crafty Chica Collection
, Kathy Cano Murillo enthusiastically welcomes you into her world of making and affirmational thinking with
colorful, Latin—style craft projects
inspired by her Mexican heritage.
With
45 projects
—26 completely new joining 19 previous favorites—get fun techniques for
painting
,
sewing
mixed media
clay
, and
paper crafts
using affordable and recycled materials. While some are more in—depth than others, the projects are ideal for
all skill levels
. The Crafty Chica welcomes you to infuse the projects with elements of your own cultural heritage to make them personal and unique.
Each project is presented with a
materials list
, clear
step—by—step instructions
, a
large photo of the finished project
, and the
personal and cultural history
behind it.
Organized by category—
Clothing
Artful Affirmations
Home Accessories
Jewelry and Accessories
Garden Decorations
Fiesta
—the projects include
:
Milagros
(miracle charms) layered resin phone grip
Dia de los Muertos
(Day of the Dead) papier—mache dog sculpture
Stamped clay folk—art boxes and ring dish
A stunning poncho made from Mexican scarves
A picture frame upcycled with an embroidered blouse
As you
embrace the Latino culture
or
let your cultural heritage shine
with creative crafts,
you’ll discover:
Innovative ways to work with a
wide range of materials
, including air—dry clay, resin, and fabric
How to fully embrace
vivid color palettes
Ways of
repurposing
everyday supplies into gorgeous art pieces that make great gifts
Great techniques for
sculpting
embellishing
that will boost skills and confidence
Whether you are looking for dazzling things to make for group crafting, to decorate your
casa
or workplace, to release stress and lift your mood, or for gift giving,
is your friendly, inspiring guide.