The Crafty Chica Creates! : Latinx-Inspired DIY Projects with Spirit and Sparkle

The Crafty Chica is back! In The Crafty Chica Creates , a revised and expanded edition of the original book, Kathy Cano Murillo brings her vibrant style to Latino-centric art and craft projects galore. With completely new projects joining previous favorites , get fun techniques for painting , sewing , mixed media , clay , and paper crafts , and learn how to incorporate recycled materials into artwork. The projects and techniques are ideal for all skill levels . New to this book are projects such as: A layered resin art piece A hanging sacred heart sculpture Mexican pan dulce jewelry made from polymer clay A shrug made from Mexican scarves A tote created from an embroidered blouse Hand-stitched journals Stamped clay dishes And much more Embrace the Latino culture or connect with your cultural roots by making beautiful crafts with the Queen of Latina Style. You'll discover: Innovative ways to work with a wide range of materials , including polymer and air-dry clay, resin, wood, 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 Join the Crafty Chica and create exciting, engaging art today. 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 gripDia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) papier-mache dog sculptureStamped clay folk-art boxes and ring dishA stunning poncho made from Mexican scarvesA 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 fabricHow to fully embrace vivid color palettesWays of repurposing everyday supplies into gorgeous art pieces that make great giftsGreat 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. 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 favoritesget 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 : As you embrace the Latino culture or let your cultural heritage shine with creative crafts, youll 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. The Crafty Chica is back! In The Crafty Chica Creates, a revised and expanded edition of the original book, Kathy Cano Murillo brings her vibrant style to Latino-centric art and craft projects galore. With completely new projects joining previous favorites, get fun techniques for painting, sewing, mixed media, clay, and paper crafts, and learn how to incorporate recycled materials into artwork. The projects and techniques are ideal for all skill levels. New to this book are projects such as: A layered resin art piece A hanging sacred heart sculpture Mexican pan dulce jewelry made from polymer clay A shrug made from Mexican scarves A tote created from an embroidered blouse Hand-stitched journals Stamped clay dishes And much more Embrace the Latino culture or connect with your cultural roots by making beautiful crafts with the Queen of Latina Style. You'll discover: Innovative ways to work with a wide range of materials, including polymer and air-dry clay, resin, wood, 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 Join the Crafty Chica and create exciting, engaging art today. Provided by publisher **The Crafty Chica is back! In __The Crafty Chica Creates__, a revised and expanded edition of the original book, Kathy Cano Murillo brings her vibrant style to Latino-centric art and craft projects galore.****completely new projects joining previous favorites****painting****sewing****mixed media****clay****paper crafts****ideal for all skill levels****projects such as:****Embrace the Latino culture****connect with your cultural roots****You'll discover:** Join the Crafty Chica and create exciting, engaging art today.