Watch and learn from
Kathy Cano-Murillo
the CraftyChica!
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Patchwork Paper
Tricked-Out Memo Cubes
Terrific Candles
Family Trivia Place Mats
Resolution Collage Calendar
Light Tree
Mini-Toy Mosaic Wreath
Etched-Glass Mirror
Terra Cotta Candle Stakes
Bejeweled Champagne Flutes
Craft experts Jennifer and Kitty O’Neil use vibrant glass tiles and decorative butterflies to make a colorful mosaic-tile serving tray. ; home; holidays; summer; crafting; decorating; holiday decorating; crafts; Needle arts expert Vickie Howell felts old wool sweaters and transforms them into a colorful quilted throw. ; home; holidays; summer; crafting; decorating; holiday decorating; crafts; Craft expert Kathy Cano-Murillo (a.k.a. Crafty Chica) uses Styrofoam, paint and decorative accents to craft a festive pool decoration that doubles as a centerpiece. ; home; holidays; summer; crafting; decorating; holiday decorating; crafts; Craft expert Pattie Donham (a.k.a. PattieWack) transforms colorful plastic beads and wire into festive star-spangled napkin rings. ; home; holidays; summer; crafting; decorating; holiday decorating; crafts; Scrapbooking expert Leah Fung uses fun paper-craft accessories and pretty card stock to create a mini paper photo album.; home; holidays; summer; crafting; decorating; holiday decorating; crafts; Jazz up a simple strand of holiday lights with ping-pong ball covers, paint and glitter and customize for every holiday or special occasion.; Kathy Cano-Murillo; ping pong; holiday lights; crafts; Crafting with the Chica; Give your craft projects a colorful kick with festive paper you patch together from scraps.; patchwork; project; craft; paper; decorations; crafting with chica; With trim, paint and buttons you can create crafty memo cubes to display to-do lists, reminder notes or your favorite photos. ; Kathy Cano-Murillo; Memo Cubes; To Do List; Crafting with the Chica; Dress up the dining table with place mats that incorporate your family's favorite quotes and funny photos. ; DIning; crafting; family trivia; placemats; Customize your new 2008 calendar with inspirational or motivational scrapbook pages -- the more embellishments the better! ; resolutions; crafting with chica; calendar; Make your prized ornaments pop by displaying them on bejeweled ornament hooks. ; holidays; home; jewelry; tree; crafts; Add pizzazz to your tabletop with a simple-to-craft tomato cage Christmas tree.; holidays; craft; tree; Learn how to transform plates into tabletop statement pieces with your favorite artwork.; Show you care by packaging gift cards in an easy-to-create scrapbook-inspired booklet.; Gift Cards; craft; Pattie Donham makes crafts with a quirky twist. Each week she¿ll share creative DIY projects for the Domestic Diva, the Savvy Mom, the Trend Setter and the Hostess.; craft; Gather mini-matchboxes, glitter and old family photos to create your own unique Christmas ornaments.; ornaments; craft; Paint pens are fabulous for turning boring glass or plastic party ware into an exciting addition to any party! ; crafts; Give an age-old holiday tradition a new twist! Create this colorful advent calendar with a simple scrapbook frame, miniature flowerpots, decorative paper and glitter.; crafts; calendar; Designed by Pattie Donham ; crafts; This is a swell project for beginners, and also a great way to use up those scrap fabrics in your stash or recycle fabrics from thrift store finds. ; crafts; This is such a fun way to personalize a gift for any occasion. You could also paint a onesie for a baby or boxers for a special someone!; crafts; Use a book jacket, baby or pet photos and anything else you want to scan to create this crafty jewelry.; crafts; Transform a simple art canvas into a personalized shadow box with paint, glitter and some of your favorite mementos.; canvas; box; craft; Circle books can be used to display family photos or as your own personal journals. Try paper sack instead of card stock for a truly unique and whimsical look. ; crafts; Transform used baby food jars into festive candles for the holiday season.; home; craft; candles; Transforming old luggage couldn't be easier. Cover pieces with your favorite decorative paper and stack in the bedroom for an interesting and functional bedside table. ; crafts; Gather fishing line, miniature craft mirrors and sparkling gems to fashion your own glitzy and glamorous holiday garland.; mirror; craft; garland; A little stained glass spray paint transforms a boring glass platter into a colorful piece of home decor. Borrow this technique to shade a small bathroom window.; stenciled platter; craft; Platter; Decorate your bathroom or kitchen with colorful and creative word soaps. They make great gifts too!; soaps; craft; Use a square of your favorite vintage fabric and colorful ribbon to craft this super-easy apron.; crafts; Make your own funky and colorful journal by personalizing the cover with your favorite images, fabric scraps, beads and glitter.; dream journal; There are so many uses for this little bag -- it can be a gift bag, party-swag bag or whatever else you want it to be!; craft; lunch bag; Not so handy with a needle and thread? Change up your living room décor with these easy-to-make no-sew pillow covers.; napkin pillow; These organizers are so easy to create! You could re-craft sixpacks to hold craft supplies, baby's changing-table accessories, makeup, toys or office supplies.; craft; organizer; Transform a store-bought fan into a decorative work of art with spray paint, your favorite stencils, crystals, gems and pictures.; fan; Mail-order catalogs are the perfect place to find images for the glass pendants. Just think of all the T-shirt graphics and sayings there are to choose from!; jewelry; craft; Create a fashionable purse by painting a wooden box and decorating it with glittter, beads and your favorite stencils. ; purse; handbag; Vintage felt is great to use for this cute project, so keep an eye out for it at the thrift stores and tag sales.; cellphone holder; craft; ipod holder; Create your own fashion jewelry with glass beads, ribbon and glue.; candle; jewelry; craft; Browse all the video that myLifetime.com has to offer