Finding Your Signature Style
You're crafty, creative and have a mean sense of business. Now you want to jump in the trenches of retail and sell some kind of artwork far and wide. But what can you whip up that will catapult you to superstar status and make your bank account rival that of Paris Hilton? Read this article>

Connecting with Your Alter Ego
You were once there. You had it all – awesome twists to the game. Genius, innovative ideas that flowed as smooth as a Greenwich Village poet at a peace rally. But then it all stopped, and now you’re freaking. Newsflash – this kind of stuff happens to everyone: musicians... Read this article>

Living an Artful Life
Oh, to live the life of a bohemian artist. No clocks. No 9 to 5. No cable TV bills. Just a creativity carnival 24/7. Sweet, huh? It’s called living the artful life, and anyone can achieve it with the right frame of mind. These days however, that kind of boho bliss is hard to come by if you need to... Read this article>

How to squeeze a dollar out of a dime
There have been several instances this month when people have asked me how the whole Crafty Chica scene came to be. I know they are thinking - "How the heck did she get all that stuff going on?" The number of site visitors grows every month, and I know there are a lot of... Read this article>

Unearth Your Talent: Just Do It!
When you come across someone doing something you've *always* wanted to do and kicking butt at it - what do you do? What thoughts go through your head? What kinds of feelings overcome you? Maybe it is someone you’ve seen on TV, or in a magazine. Maybe it is a celebrity, or a... Read this article>

Why "Plan B" rocks
We all have our goals of scoring the dream job, writing the best book, landing a big business deal or creating the perfect piece of artwork. We have our sights set and devoted to Plan A - that first idea, sketch, sentence or word being PERFECT. Maybe even when it comes to... Read this article>

Finding time to be crafty!
Think you can’t fit art in your schedule? Think again. When I talk to people about what holds them back from, it’s always lack of time. There are clothes to fold, long work hours, TV shows to watch… Ultimately, the crafty hour is put at the bottom of the to-do list. If this is you, move... Read this article>

Ask Crafty Chica!
Stumped on a project, application or product?
Send me a note with your crafty crisis. I'll do my best to come to the rescue! AND - if you are a clever crafter and can offer a suggestion, please post a comment. So what are you waiting for?
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The Glimmer of Glitter
Why is glitter so addicting? Because it is mesmerizing, shiny, happy and oh-so-magical looking. It adds a crystallized dimension to anything it comes in contact with, whether it be a handmade gift tag, a shadow box or even your eyeball (ouch!). Read this article>

Painting Functional Objects
For me, dipping a brush in a glob of wet paint is healing, especially when I can slather it all over a big piece of furniture, or even something as small as a birdhouse. There is no better satisfaction than seeing something formerly frumpy morph into something fabulous. Read this article>

Crafting for Cash
So you have this idea that you think rocks and now want to sell it to the four corners of the Earth. I’ve been there. After more than a decade of designing and selling my arts and crafts, I’ve learned a few things. Here are some general guidelines to get you going, Crafty Chica stylee. Read this article>