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The Crafty Chica DIY Project Library: a collection of fabulous handmade ideas by Kathy Cano-Murillo, the Crafty Chica! Wednesday, November 30, 2005Mini Mirror Garland This is an icy and sweet way to add winter white to your tree or tabletops. I used Scupley clay, mini mirrors and silver findings to create this look. i strung it all together with fishing line. Makes you want to break out the fur hoodie and go sledding on the snow! Here are the directions. * By Kathy Cano Murillo, copyright 2005. Photos property and courtesy of Arizona Republic and AzCentral.com. For more artsy goodness, check out CraftyChica.com * Labels: holiday Friday, November 25, 2005Awesome Advent Calendar Let the gift giving begin - in daily doses! I used mini-flower pots and filled them with cosmetics, candy, coupons and mucho mas! CLICK HERE for the directions. And check back every day in December for a new craft idea and podcast show!! * By Kathy Cano Murillo, copyright 2005. Photos property and courtesy of Arizona Republic and AzCentral.com. For more artsy goodness, check out CraftyChica.com * Labels: collage/paper, holiday Sunday, November 20, 2005Crafty Chica Podcast #6: Crafty Cinema
Crafty Chica Cinema!
This episode rolls out the red carpet for those films that have elements of craftiness in them. When Kathy isn't twirling her glue guns, she is interviewing movie stars and screening flicks for her gig as an entertainment journalist. She has what she calls the "Crafty Chica Cinema" DVD collection of more than 200 films that all have crafty scenes in them. So now she has combined her love for movies and crafts and offers up ideas for watching and making cool stuff. Reviewer Gayle Bass joins Kathy in Round One of Crafty Chica Cinema! Yuppers - this will be a regular feature. First up, we chat about How to Make and American Quilt (quilting), Amelie (scrapping), Like Water for Chocolate (crochet), Mystery Men (sewing), Stepmom (photo/t-shirt quilts) and Mona Lisa Smile (painting). As a bonus, you'll get an insider story on Matthew, the Sexiest Man Alive. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. * By Kathy Cano Murillo, copyright 2005. Photos property and courtesy of Arizona Republic and AzCentral.com. For more artsy goodness, check out CraftyChica.com * Labels: crafty cinema, podcasts Friday, November 18, 2005Be Thankful Napkin Rings   This Thursday is more than just about turkey and cranberry sauce. It's about "giving thanks", remember? So spread that reminder message at the dinner table by whipping up some of these lovely napkins rings! Here are the directions Happy Thanksgiving! * By Kathy Cano Murillo, copyright 2005. Photos property and courtesy of Arizona Republic and AzCentral.com. For more artsy goodness, check out CraftyChica.com * Monday, November 14, 2005Crafty Chica T-Shirt Contest! I'm so excited about my new Crafty Chica swagola, that I'm holding a contest! Buy a Crafty Chica shirt and embellish it as much or as little as you want. I'll post the best entries on my web site and the BEST one will win a Crafty Chica Tote Bag stuffed with my favorite art supplies, one of my books, a $50 gift certificate from my Chicano Pop Art store, plus a few other secret surprises! There will also be second and third place prizes. Winning entries will be based on creativity and effort. Email your entries to kathyATcraftychicaDOTcom, deadline is December 16th. Judging is December 17th, prizes sent out on the 18th. Hurry!  There are also other t-shirts, tote bags, magnets and gobs more! Check out the Crafty Chica Swag Store here! *** * By Kathy Cano Murillo, copyright 2005. Photos property and courtesy of Arizona Republic and AzCentral.com. For more artsy goodness, check out CraftyChica.com * Monday, November 07, 2005Crafty Chica Podcast 5: Pre-holiday craftiness
Shopping early for holiday craft supplies; ideas of things to make as gifts; introduction to the Latino reggae music of Patrick Murillo. Learn more about Patrick at http://www.PatrickMurillo.com.
Click here to listen to this epsiode.* By Kathy Cano Murillo, copyright 2005. Photos property and courtesy of Arizona Republic and AzCentral.com. For more artsy goodness, check out CraftyChica.com * Friday, November 04, 2005Thanksgiving Cards  Thanksgiving greeting cards? Why not? These gorgeous cards were designed by Jamie Valimont, owner of xpedx Paper & Graphics. The secret? Wordsworth Wild Card Template! These are very cool cardmaking templates. HERE ARE THE DIRECTIONS FOR THE PROJECT. * By Kathy Cano Murillo, copyright 2005. Photos property and courtesy of Arizona Republic and AzCentral.com. For more artsy goodness, check out CraftyChica.com * Labels: collage/paper, other holidays, Thanksgiving About Me
In a (hefty) nutshell: I'm a mom, wife, artist, author & left-handed middle-child binge crafter Sagittarian. We have 4 Chihuahuas. I designed a product line with Duncan Enterprises - it launches this summer nationwide! I write a weekly nationally syndicated craft column for The Arizona Republic. I've authored six books. My 7th is a sewing book for Potter Craft and it comes out Feb. 17, 2009. I wrote and sold my first novel, "Love Shine". It comes out in summer 2009 (Grand Central Publishing). I make and sell a line of "Chicano Pop Art" with my husband, Patrick Murillo. He does all my illos! We are currently prepping for a six-month art installation for the Heard Museum. It opens October 2008. I have a web series with LifetimeTV.com called "Crafting With the Chica". I love to read. I watch too much TV!   Note to visitors: Hola! This site is the archive of all my past projects for Gannett News Service and The Arizona Republic. These ideas are for personal use only. I make a living as a craft designer, so I will be using these ideas in my published works. If you are thinking of selling or using these ideas for profit, please give respect and "twist" them to make them your own - put your own stamp on them to make them different. It will work out for the best for both of us! Thank you and much respect from one creative person to another! — Kathy Have a burning crafty question? Visit my Ask Crafty Chica blog or drop me a line! Project CategoriesJewelryHoliday Food Valentine's Day Other Celebrations Day of the Dead Inside Lights Wearables Summer/4th of July Collage/Paper Wedding Beauty Recycled Shrines Favorite Crafty LinksPhoenix FridasGet Crafty Supernaturale The Switchboards Craftster Craft Revolution Craft Pop So Spiffy PattieWack.com Craft Trends Headlines Archive
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