The Crafty Chica Creates!

**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** , and **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** , **sewing** , **painting** , and **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, *The Crafty Chica Creates!* is your friendly, inspiring guide.