Crafty Chica's Art de la Soul: Glittery Ideas to Liven up Your Life

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Crafters everywhere can tap into their creative spirits with this idea-packed, beautifully illustrated book

No one knows better than crafty chica extraordinaire Kathy Cano Murillo the satisfaction that comes with creating one-of-a-kind items. In Crafty Chica's Art de la Soul, she offers thirty original projects ranging from colorful jewelry and elegant candles to hip Mexican coffee coasters.

Along with full-color photographs, step-by-step ...

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Overview

Crafters everywhere can tap into their creative spirits with this idea-packed, beautifully illustrated book

No one knows better than crafty chica extraordinaire Kathy Cano Murillo the satisfaction that comes with creating one-of-a-kind items. In Crafty Chica's Art de la Soul, she offers thirty original projects ranging from colorful jewelry and elegant candles to hip Mexican coffee coasters.

Along with full-color photographs, step-by-step instructions, and a handy resource guide are Murillo's fun and inspiring tips for connecting with your culture, tapping into your creative spirit, and finding new ways to spice up your love life, glam up your garden, redecorate your kitchen, and much more.

With Kathy Cano Murillo's guidance and glittery ideas, crafty chicas of every age and skill level will be well on their way to developing their own personal sense of style while living artful lives.

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Intense Internet surfers know that craftychica.com offers the ultimate in Lata-cana handmade art. At the web site, head "Crafty Chica" Kathy Cano Murillo presents a wealth of unpretentious handmade projects, including things like Corn Husk Wreaths and Scrabble Tile Ornaments. Her Crafty Chica's Art de la Soul contains 30 equally funky, equally fun how-to projects, from beading and paper arts to crochet and sewing. As on the web site, Kathy spices her craft instruction with tablespoons of homegrown wisdom and Latina pride.
Jenny Hart
"Who better than Kathy Cano Murillo to offer up ideas for becoming colorfully creative and nurturing a happy heart? Crafty Chica knows the balance between using the right glue and not coming unglued over your project."
Jean Railla
"There are not many craft books that make you weep with joy. Crafty Chica’s Art De La Soul is one of them. Inspiring, generous and loaded with fantastic projects, this is required reading for anyone aching to bring some funky craftiness into their world."
Jackie Guerra
"Kathy Cano Murillo is a Crafty Chica who proves that crafting is not just your abuelita’s game to play, it’s yours and it’s now. Kathy manages to make crafting both cool and caliente!"
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780060789428
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 2/7/2006
  • Pages: 208
  • Product dimensions: 8.40 (w) x 7.90 (h) x 0.60 (d)

Meet the Author

Kathy Cano-Murillo is a full-time features reporter at the Arizona Republic where she covers theatrical film and celebrity profiles, and her very successful column, "Crafty Ideas". She has published several top selling crafts books including La Casa Loca and The Crafty Diva's DIY Style Book (2004). She is the founder of CraftyChica.com, a wildly popular web site launched in 2001 to inspire women to brighten their lives with clever craft ideas. She is the creator of a line of Hispanic-themed wallpaper borders and accessories for girls in Lowe's Home Improvement stores.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1
Crafty Overview 3
Diary of a Crafty Chica: No crafts! 13
Chapter 1 Tiempo De Soledad 19
Super Santitos Fabric Prayer Book 21
My Favorite Things Table Collage 25
Las Mujeres Empowerment Box 29
Diary of a Crafty Chica: Nana to the Rescue 32
Chapter 2 La Familia 37
Happy Historia Photo Charms 39
Loca Ropa Quilt 42
Family Tree in a Box 44
Diary of a Crafty Chica: Cascaron Catastrophe 48
Chapter 3 La Cocina Buena 53
Cafe Kitchen Window Shade 55
Clearly Cool Canister Set 58
Viva Villa! Coffee Coasters 61
Diary of a Crafty Chica: Spray-Painted Shoes 64
Chapter 4 La Diva Fashionista 69
Frida-Inspired Necklace and Earrings 71
Latina Power Jean Jacket 74
Flamenco Fringe Tanks 76
Diary of a Crafty Chica: True Love Always 80
Chapter 5 Te Amo 85
Love Letters Pocket Book 87
White on White Viva el Amor! Shrine 90
Potions for Pasion 94
Diary of a Crafty Chica: Nana's Eternal Candle 100
Chapter 6 Las Luminarias 105
Fantastico Fantasy Paper Lights 107
Tin-Trimmed Garden Stakes 109
Corazon Candles 111
Diary of a Crafty Chica: El Cucuys de Maya 114
Chapter 7 Patio Pleasures 119
Flamin' Firepot 121
Mighty Mosaic Address Sign 123
Wonderfully Worn Flower Fence 126
Diary of a Crafty Chica: All About Dia de los Muertos 130
Chapter 8 Dia de Los Muertos 133
La Femenina Ofrenda 135
White Chocolate Sugar Skulls 138
Bandera de Calaca (Skull Banner) 140
Diary of a Crafty Chica: Crafty Movies to Learn From 143
Chapter 9 Chic Cosas 149
Conversation Canvases 151
Tin Flower Mirror 154
Ole! Oilcloth Tesoros Chest 157
Diary of a Crafty Chica: The Chocolate Club 162
Chapter 10 Cozy Comadres 167
Scrap 'n' Swap Memory Album 169
Girly-girl Photo Book 172
Hardback Book Purse 174
Diary of a Crafty Chica: All About You! 181
Templates 183
Resources and Suppliers 185
Props & Acknowledgments 191
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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 31, 2006

    Fabulous ideas and a fun and inspiring read

    Initially, I was drawn to the projects featured on the cover. As I thumbed through the book, I found ideas that looked doable and fun, so I bought the book. However, Cano Murillo lends several anecdotes that inspire even the least confident-newbie crafter. Crafting is as she describes it--some ideas work, others don't. You just have to try them out. Besides, the best gifts are handmade and heartfelt.

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