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~ Kathy Cano Murillo (Author) "PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK HOW LONG I'VE BEEN INTO ARTS AND CRAFTS..." (more)
Key Phrases: crafty chica, bleach pen, chocolate club, Next Level, Día de los Muertos, Crafty Chica's Lesson Learned (more...)
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“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!” (--Jackie Guerra, actress and host of DIY Jewelry Making )

“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.” (--Jean Railla, author of Get Crafty )

“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.” (--Jenny Hart, owner of SublimeStitching, crafty TV host and member of the Austin Craft Mafia )

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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 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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Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Collins Design (February 7, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060789425
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060789428
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #408,076 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK HOW LONG I'VE BEEN INTO ARTS AND CRAFTS. Read the first page
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crafty chica, bleach pen, chocolate club, crimp bead, silverware tray, squeeze paint, copper tape, white craft glue, patterned paper, jump ring, hot glue, grapeseed oil, pot stand
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Next Level, Día de los Muertos, Crafty Chica's Lesson Learned, Cucuys de Maya
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars But I'm not a crafter..., May 12, 2006
and I bought this book anyway and I'm glad I did. My wife and I took a vacation in Mexico last summer and we've been trying to think of what to do with all the souvenirs. This book has so many ideas like the shadowbox table, which we plan to make. The only reason we haven't is because we can't stop looking at the pictures and reading the memoir pieces. I never realized crafting could be so purposeful and meaningful, the author really expresses that in her writing. So maybe I'll become a crafter afterall...
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Crafty Author Entertains as She Educates!, September 2, 2007
Kathy Cano Murillo, the author of Crafty Chica's Art de la Soul, Glittery Ideas to Liven Up Your Life, has delighted me with her craft book. I don't normally get all excited about making purses out of 50 cent hardbacks (That cool project is called "Hardback Book Purse" and is fabulous!), nor do I relate to holidays such as Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which I find slightly scary. However, with Kathy as my guide, I understand that this tradition of honoring the dead is similar to the manner in which we honor our ancestors no matter what our ethnic background. After reading what she wrote, I opened my mind and learned what I had never understood before about this holiday, and now I find it compelling and fascinating.

Not only am I willing to learn about a culture which is different from mine, I am totally charmed by this craft book. When I first started reading it, I began giving my husband orders: "Jim: PLEASE go get me a balsa wood box! Please get me a roll of silver embossing tin! I want a knob! A really cool one! Please!(my husband is a builder). Yes, my first project was "The Empowerent Box". I particularly liked this project because it is beautiful and because you store your favorite quotes in it. You hand write them out, place them in it, and keep it next to your bed. I have several favorite quotes. One is "Hope is the thing wth feathers." As a parent with disabled children, I never give up hope. Another is "The buck stops here". Do you have any favorite quotes? A keepsake box, made by you, is such a lovely place to keep treasured words which mean something special to you.

Kathy Cano Murillo is quite an amazing person. Not only does she set you aflame with desire to create her projects, with your paintbrush flying and your glitter shooting sparks all over the place, she writes fun stories. Some are about mishaps she has endured (read the Chocolate incident and you will relate totally!), and some are touching stories about her family. It's a lovely combination: you get projects like "The Mighty Mosaic Address Sign", with has cool marbles and loteria playing cards decorating it, you get tales, suggestions on movies with crafty aspects to them, (this is cool--trust me), fun tips on how to take each project to the next level, and a style of writing which engages you from the first page.

I am not Hispanic, but because of Kathy Cano Murillo, I have a high respect for the family values, the hard work, the humor, the love, and the creativity she offers, here in this book, as an unofficial ambassador for the Hispanic people. She should be very proud of this book. It is superfun and cool.

Other than the projects I already mentioned, several of my other favorite projects are: "Wonderfully Worn Flower Fence", ALL the "Potions for Passion" (and why not!), and the "Love Letters Pocketbook". That one is really pretty.

I think this author is one in a million. Try this book and you will soar--she will be the wind beneath your wings! A great and unique experience! I love this book!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Craftalicious!, June 14, 2006
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This book ROCKS! Its super colorful and funky. Mexican pop culture craft projects that are as fun to look at as they are to make. Really good for kids or a night with the girls. If you are looking for a different and inspiring kind of craft book, this is it!! Awesome!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Projects and a Good Read
This book not only had cute attainable projects, it was fun to read. I found myself laughing at the stories in between each project. This author has great style!
Published 6 months ago by Lisa M. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a Crafty Chica!
I bought this book several months ago to take with me on vacation. What fun! Not only are the pictures fun and the ideas easy to follow, but the writing was almost... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Becky Agronow

5.0 out of 5 stars Glitter up your life
Kathy Cano Murillo and I've talked before about the power of "inspirational crafts" this is certainly a great example of how to liven up your life and add a sense of excitement to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Joyce Schwarz

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Craft Book
If you're looking for a muse to inspire you to crafty heights then this is the book for you. Everything Ms. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Thinking

5.0 out of 5 stars Ideas buenas! I love this book!
Cathy is such a wonderful artist. She found her niche in creating the wonderful Latin-inspired crafts contained in this book. You will love them! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Smart Cookie

5.0 out of 5 stars ˇViva la Crafty Chica!
ˇWow! What a great book, even if you are not into crafts. I bought the book, because I was intrigued by Kathy on DIY's CRAFT LAB. Read more
Published on October 16, 2007 by Latin Pod

5.0 out of 5 stars Sunglasses, please
I LOVED this book. It not only had some great projects that almost made me get in the car and drive to the craft store but it was a fun read. Read more
Published on October 10, 2007 by B. Teti

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit too chatty
Okay, I was ready to love this book. I'd been to Kathy's website and I do like most of the crafts. However, it is long on personal dialogue and week on technical "how to"... Read more
Published on July 9, 2007 by Azulita 360

5.0 out of 5 stars It's like the Ugly Betty of craft books ...
For Latinas, as well as gringas like me! I love the ethnic inspired glitz and glam of Kathy Murillo's Art de la Soul projects and absolutely adore the author's conversational... Read more
Published on May 19, 2007 by C. Bittay Dintino

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great 12-Step Program AND a New Hobby!
There is hope!! Opening this book up is like walking out in a fresh desert morning and just breathing in the possibilities. Read more
Published on May 6, 2007 by Angular Velocity

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