The Crafty Chica Collection: Beautiful Ideas for Crafts, Home Decorations and Shrines from the Queen of Latina Style (Quarry Book) (Paperback)

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Over 60 colorful craft projects, decorations, and shrines that celebrate "Latino Style".

Kathy Cano Murillo, known as the Crafty Chica, launched her publishing career with two lively books: Making Shadow Boxes & Shrines and La Casa Loca, which means "the crazy house." All of the projects that she designed for those two books are now featured in this classy-meet-campy companion collection of Latino-American pop art. The projects include everything from party gear to home decorations; garden accessories to gifts; and shrines to jewelry. More than 60 fabulous ideas incorporate paint, fabric, collage, embellishments, and a heavy dose of glitter. A book that every hip crafty chick needs in her collection.

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Kathy Cano Murillo is a syndicated crafts columnist for The Arizona Republic and Gannett News Service. She is known for her pod-cast and web site, www.CraftyChica.com, which receives 900,000 hits a month. She is the author of five creativity/crafty books and makes regular appearances on local and national TV demonstrating her projects.

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Product Details Paperback: 152 pages Publisher: Quarry Books (November 1, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1592533051 ISBN-13: 978-1592533053 Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75,362 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Quarry Books (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592533051
• ISBN-13: 978-1592533053
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75,362 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Crafty Chica Collection: Beautiful Ideas for Crafts, Home Decorations & Shrines form the Queen of Latina Style, March 15, 2007

By	B. Maccarillo (Palm Springs, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fun to look at & fun to try the projects. But, takes a lot of gathering of stuff to make even one small project. So, plan to make lots & give them away for Christmas or another special occasion. Great for craft parties where everyone works & inspires each other with their creativity.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Viva le Glitter, May 20, 2008

By	L. Melendez "Crafty Girl on the Down Low" (Bronx, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this book! I had a Cinco de Mayo party and used many of the ideas to create the perfect ambiance for my party. I love how Crafty Chica's crafts are very user friendly and can be modified to fit your own tastes. I highly recommend this book as well as Art de la Soul. You won't be disappointed!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun alternative crafts!, August 26, 2007

By	Ann B. Sutter (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Creativity grows when you use it, so why not do things that are really fun and stretch the imagination? Lots of ideas here. Great for all ages.