tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222847612024-03-12T23:55:43.637-07:00Diary of a Crafty Chica™Living the artful life, by Kathy Cano-Murillo, novelist & founder of CraftyChica.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996714271075159654noreply@blogger.comBlogger3628125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22284761.post-8924726681565953772015-06-05T15:21:00.002-07:002015-06-05T15:21:33.298-07:00This site has moved!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been three months since I moved over to WordPress and I'm loving it! I've had a LOT of new blog posts - I hope you're not missing them! If you stopped receiving daily emails from me, that means you need to resign up on my new blog.<br />
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Here is how to do that: <br />
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1. Go to <a href="http://craftychica.com/">http://craftychica.com</a>.<br />
2. Click on any project on the home page.<br />
3. Look to the right column and under my picture, you'll see a box that says "SUBSCRIBE BY EMAIL" - simply enter your email and you're set! <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/7922707/craftychicacom-official-site-of">(OR you can subscribe at Bloglovin)</a><br />
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In the meantime, here are some recent projects!<br />
<a href="http://www.craftychica.com/site/2013/06/holographic-dyed-tank/" target="_blank">Dyed Holographic Tank</a><br />
<a href="http://www.craftychica.com/site/2013/06/15-easy-resin-projects/" target="_blank">15 Easy Resin Projects</a><br />
<a href="http://www.craftychica.com/site/2013/06/oz-inspired-tinkers-goggles/" target="_blank">Oz-inspired Tinker's Goggles</a><br />
<a href="http://www.craftychica.com/site/2013/06/faux-flan-soap/" target="_blank">Faux Flan Soap</a><br />
<a href="http://www.craftychica.com/site/2013/06/how-i-would-change-devious-maids/" target="_blank">How I Would Change Devious Maids</a><br />
<a href="http://www.craftychica.com/site/2013/06/enameled-tumblers-diy/" target="_blank">Enameled tumblers</a><br />
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It's been so difficult to keep this one a secret, but finally I can share it with all of you. This month marks TWELVE years since I've launched <a href="http://craftychica.com/">CraftyChica.com</a>. It's a huge milestone for me, considering all the hours invested every week. All to share our love of crafting! One glitch - I've always had my blog separate from my main CraftyChica.com site - long story. <br />
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Now, everything lives under <a href="http://craftychica.com/">CraftyChica.com</a> - YAY!!! <br />
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I'd heard about so many people switching to WordPress and I decided to do that too. I love that I can have the design YOU asked for (more pictures and more projects on the main page), and I like that I now have a private host. I own the property, I'm not camping out on someone's cyber land!<br />
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Special thanks goes out to Jacob from <a href="http://www.porchlightmcg.com/site/" target="_blank">Porchlight MCG</a> for his awesome skills with the redesign. He really pushed me to be daring and try something new! I'm so glad I did! also, a world of thanks to Maya from <a href="http://mayainthemoment.com/">MayainTheMoment.com</a> and Jeshua from <a href="http://boifromipanema.com/">BoiFromIpanema.com</a> for helping me with all the fine tuning!<br />
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<b>How does this apply to you?</b><br />
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- If you are signed up for my daily email, you'll have to resign up on my blog (sorry for the trouble!). <b>To do this, click on any page other than the home page and you'll see the sign up box in the right hand column. </b><br />
- If you have the blogspot address bookmarked, please update it to CraftyChica.com<br />
- Saved links. All my posts have been transferred over to the new blog. They are still here too, but only for a while longer. I'm going to leave them up a bit to give everyone a chance to resave the new links. There is a search field on the new site so you can easily find them!<br />
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I'll still blog here for a few days to ease the transition, but I hope you'll come follow me at my new home! <br />
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Stay tuned because I'm going to be offering some awesome giveaways (swag bags from the cruise!) fairly soon!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is a snapshot of my very first <a href="http://craftychica.com/">CraftyChica.com</a> layout. I did it all by myself back then!</td></tr>
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Thank you so much for supporting and celebrating with me on this big move. I feel like I just bought a new house, it's so exciting!<br />
OK, come see!<br />
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It's Memorial Day weekend, which means you're camping or staying home. Regardless, treats are in order. Here is a gourmet twist to the classic combo - s'mores. Talk about taking it up a notch? That's what we did.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.craftychica.com/site/croissant-smores/">CLICK HERE TO SEE MY FULL TUTORIAL! </a></span></div>
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When you attend a lot of business events like I do, the promo swag
begins to add up. Sure I love branded mouse pads as much as the next
chica, but I also have an overflow of fabric to whittle down from my
stash. That’s when my mind goes to word on finding ways to make good of
the excess. Hello fabric-covered mouse pads!<br />
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<a href="http://www.craftychica.com/site/fabric-covered-mouse-pad/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">CLICK HERE TO SEE MY FULL TUTORIAL!</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://tiedyeyoursummer.com/" target="_blank">iLoveToCreate</a> has kicked off its annual <a href="http://tiedyeyoursummer.com/" target="_blank">Tie Dye Your Summer </a>campaign, which means there is tie-dye everywhere in my house. Why? Well, last year I did a really fun series about non-traditional tie-dye methods and it went so well, I was asked to do it again! Here is my first project,I'll be sharing them every Friday on the <a href="http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/dyed-doodled-tie-dye.html" target="_blank">iLovetoCreate blog</a>!<br />
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Looking for an easy resin project? Here's a super easy one, it's also a great way to use up your odds and ends! <a href="http://www.craftychica.com/2013/05/layered-resin-magnets/"><b>CLICK HERE FOR FULL TUTORIAL</b></a><br />
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I try never to toss our my craft fails, because I never know when they'll come in handy. Case in point: I dyed this white tank ombre, but I wasn't super excited with the outcome, it didn't exactly "pop." BUT - enter a glitter transfer sheet and now we're talking! Here's how to make it:<br />
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When you're done, it'll look like this! I love it! It really makes a formerly bland tank come alive!</div>
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Mother's Day 2013 is almost over and now that all the celebrations have ended and we're all full from brunch and dinner, this is the time when I really start to reflect on what it all means. Sure, I've soaked up as much wisdom as possible from my own mom, my nana, my aunts and even friends, but you know what? Now that my kids are 20 and 22, I feel like I've really come a long way as a mom! Any of you who have followed my blog over the past twelve years have probably read some of my embarrassing stories about my parenting fails - but there have been successes too, they just aren't as entertaining.<br />
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Here are some of my favorite blog entries/kid memories from days gone by. I'm soooo happy I wrote these when they happened. There are so many details I completely forgot! <br />
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<a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2003/12/happy-happy-joy-joy.html" target="_blank">Maya's first creative project - baking a cake.</a> <br />
<a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2003/12/tooth-fairy-rip.html" target="_blank">Maya outsmarts the tooth fairy.</a><br />
<a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2004/05/maya-artist-in-outfield.html" target="_blank">Maya, artist in the outfield.</a><br />
<a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2005/08/walking-in-another-persons-shoes.html" target="_blank">When we had to switch shoes at her middle school open house.</a><br />
<a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2004/06/my-son-broke-his-arm-doctor-thinks-i.html" target="_blank">DeAngelo breaks his arm and convinces the medical staff that I'm a drunk.</a><br />
<a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2005/12/secret-santa-and-glittery-mayan.html" target="_blank">DeAngelo tries to sneak out a large painting of Patrick's to give as a secret Santa give at school.</a><br />
<a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2004/02/deangelos-first-shave.html" target="_blank">DeAngelo's first shave.</a><br />
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Those are just a few, you can click on the Mama Cray Cray tab to see all the others.<br />
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For those of you moms with younglings hanging around, here are my lessons learned from raising two kids into young adults - and also from being a daughter myself! Granted, you already know this stuff, but here goes anyway!<br />
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<b>1. Journal the little stuff. </b><br />
It's a given that we always take pictures of birthdays, graduations, family gatherings, etc. We scrapbook and document all the high points. But it's everything in between that makes up the BEST memories. Pictures are nice, but if you can take the time to write or even talk into a recorder or video camera and share the gory play-by-play of the mishaps and embarrassing moments, you'll find they are just as golden. When my kids were younger, I worked full-time at the paper, filled orders for our art business and had college at night. Add in dealing with the kids' homework and family politics...sometimes I became very stressed out. The only thing that chilled me and made me laugh again was sitting down and writing out the crazy stuff. I always looked at it like a sitcom, lesson learned by the end and all that. Now that my kids are older, we crack up at the stories. And there is no way they can say "it didn't happen like that!" because it's all right here in black and white!<br />
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<b>2. Think big picture.</b><br />
Even at a small age, it's never too early to teach your kids life skills. Good habits that will stick with them forever. Community. Family. Positivity. Being self-reliant. Our first thought is to always take care of them and do everything for them and even give in to every wish. But it's all about balance. If you don't each them "no" - they'll go through life expecting everything to come easy and will have a hard time adjusting to real life. If there is something they want, but it's kind of pricey, work together with them to raise money to buy it together. Teach them how to entertain themselves without a video game or sitting on your lap 24/7. Bring them into your world and hobbies so they will feel like they are a part of what you do, and vice versa! Give them chores, teach them to be accountable. Teach them about the power of volunteering and being kind to others. Teach them to use the phone, how to take care of a pet, Sometimes when the kids are little, it's easy to think short term and find the quickest way to solve a problem. We think they are so young they won't remember. They will remember! But if you strive to think of the big picture and envision them as adults, you'll see it is worth the extra effort to be a good example.<br />
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<b>3. Be ready for backlash and schooling on your parenting skills.</b><br />
No doubt. We did it to our parents, right? Even if you think you are doing the very best Mother Teresa impersonation on a daily basis, your kids will always remember events THEIR way. Usually they are the victim. And they'll share these stories at the Thanksgiving table in front of all your extended family. When the kids are older, they'll recap every situation and offer their best Dr. Phil. sigh. It's a rite-of-passage for us as parents. Personally, I think it's payback for when we did it to our moms and dads. Just know that someday your kids will be parents too and what comes around, goes around, lol!<br />
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<b>4. Tell yourself, "It's just a phase," (but keep one eye on them at all times!)</b><br />
When the kids get into junior high, things get scary. They change. They want to reinvent themselves and make new friends. They begin to question EVERYTHING you do, say and stand for. They want to distance themselves and they'll pretty much not like anything you like. You'll inadvertently embarrass them. All I can say is to be strong, be positive, be consistent. Sometimes you'll have to bite your lip in order to avoid chaos, other times you'll have to meet them eye-to-eye to discuss the big stuff. But show them that no matter what, you are always there for them. God willing, they will come back to you!<br />
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<b>5. Don't be afraid of tough love.</b><br />
Listen to your inner voice when you know you have to speak up. Don't let small stresses fester, because they will. Think of yourself as your kids' life coach, no one will ever teach them the way you will!It goes the other way around too, sometimes our kids are our life coaches too. Give them respect as the creative, wonderful creatures they are! There is always something to learn to be a better person!<br />
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<b>6. The talks - let them come to you.</b><br />
As they get older, the more info you'll want about what's happening in their lives and the less they will want to share. Have faith in your relationship, take a deep breath and let them come to you. The more you pry, the more distance it will create! It's a fine balance of staying connected and always being around them without doing the smothering thing. There will come a time when they'll want to reach out because they know you love them and only want the best for them. <br />
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<b>7. Unconditional love rules!</b><br />
Always be the bigger person and set the example. They aren't perfect and neither are you. You have to have an open mind and learn from each other so you can grow together and have a good life together. Take interest in everything they do. If you can do this steadily, it will pay off in the long run. <br />
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<b>8. Trust them.</b><br />
You've worked so hard to be a great mom, there will come a time when you have to let go and let them fly. This is the hardest part for me, I'm still learning. Not a day goes by that I don't say "If only I could fix that for them!" But really, it's better to be on the sidelines to cheer them on as they embark on their own journey!<br />
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<b>9. Accept the fact that there are some things you'll never know about them - and that you don't <i>want</i> to know.</b> 'Nuff said!<br />
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Sorry if this was way corny, I just felt compelled to share. My kids still have a lot of growing up to do, and now that they are almost through college - a whole new journey begins, and I'm excited about that!<br />
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Earlier this week I came across a project from one of my all-time favorite blogs, <a href="http://glitternglue.com/" target="_blank">GlitterNGlue.com by Kristen Turner</a>. <a href="http://glitternglue.com/2013/04/23/diy-coin-n-rhinestone-pendant-necklace/" target="_blank">She made this gorgeous necklace (pictured below) from an English coin</a> (click to read her post!).<br />
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Her project looked so easy and chic that I decided to make some of my own jewelry using Mexican (and one Brazilian) coins. To give it my own spin, I used wood bases as a background.<br />
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To make thus project you'll need coins, small wood pieces, markers (I used <a href="http://www.ilovetocreate.com/Tulip-Fabric-Markers-2" target="_blank">Tulip Fabric Markers</a>), ring bases, crystal trim or <a href="http://www.ilovetocreate.com/Crystals" target="_blank">Tulip Glam It Up Crystals</a>, and a super strong glue, like <a href="http://www.ilovetocreate.com/store/products/285-liquid-fusion-adhesive.aspx" target="_blank">Liquid Fusion</a>.</div>
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For this ring, I used crystals on a strand. I like the black border around the sparkle, it gives a lot of body to the design!</div>
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Here is how the ring looks on my hand. Yup, I like big jewelry. You can use smaller coins for a smaller look. If that's the case, I'd go with smaller crystals as well! </div>
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What do you do when you have a lovably eccentric mom who doesn't exactly fit with the mainstream crowd? She's artful, a bit edgy, colorful and quirky. Sure you can go the gift card route, but you'll also need to go above-and-beyond to show her that you "get" her. Make something special for her! Here are five easy projects you can make in in the next few days. If you have any other ideas, please share your links in the comments below.<br />
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<b><a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2012/11/diylotionbars.html" target="_blank"> 1. Lotion Bars.</a></b> Whip up a batch of your mom's favorite, luxurious scent. This is a clever way to entice her to stop, relax and pamper herself! Don't forget to dress them up in a cute ribbon. She'll like that!<br />
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<a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2013/03/spiked-granny-handbag-tutorial.html" target="_blank"><b> 2. Spiked Handbag.</b></a> Just because your mom is, well, a mom, doesn't mean she is wearing housecoats and slippers 24/7! Maybe she is a cool, hipster, punky kinda mami, right? In that case, pick up a pack of studs and make over a handbag like this!<br />
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<a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2012/08/tutorial-metal-stamped-milagros.html" target="_blank"><b>3. Stamped Metal Charms. </b></a>Is your mom seriously hardcore on the outside, but mushy and sentimental inside? Bring her to tears by stamping an empowering message on a Mexican milagro charm. Choose words of strength or words that are meaningful in your relationship. Relax, it's easier than you think!<br />
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<a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2009/06/virgin-of-guadalupe-wrist-cuff.html" target="_blank"><b>4. Virgin of Guadalupe Glittered Cuff. </b></a>If your madre is into MexiBoho style, with a dash of sparkle, stitch up a wrist cuff that will set her apart from the rest. This jewelry piece is better than Jared, people! It's the Virgin of Guadalupe framed in the zigzag stitch!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2008/05/art-of-reinvention-for-moms-and.html" target="_blank"><b>5. "Glory Days" Shadow Box. </b></a></span>Does Mom often say things like, "When I was young, I used to dance all night..." or "My waist was this small..." Find a photo of your mom in all her youthful glory and glue it inside a
shadow box. Let her know that even though she is your mom, you can look
into her eyes and see the young woman she once was. That spirit still
lives within her! Help your mom reinvent herself to show the world that she is still here to make her own signature mark! She was, and still is beautiful! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top left: glasses and the CD; Maya added crystals to her glasses! One of our cruisers put them on her Chihuahua! Center: Our cruise swag bag, that's only some of the contents! Lissette modeling for us, and bottom picture is one of the Target giftcard winners, Theresa Armas! As soon as she got home, she went shopping with her mom!</td></tr>
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When I was at Hispanicize 2013 last month, I posted a picture of me sporting a pair of Target sunglasses.<br />
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Well, within minutes I had some of the Crafty Chica Art Cruisers asking if we could get some for our cruise. I asked - and Target not only sent 75 pairs of glasses, but also three gift cards to giveaway in our nightly drawings! I also happened to have the <a href="http://www.target.com/p/2013-billboard-latin-music-awards-compilation/-/A-14506043" target="_blank">Billboard 2013 Award Finalists CD</a> that I got at Hispancize. It was fun to plug in my iPhone and play some Latin grooves for the cruisers!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Visit <a href="http://mayamurillo.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-to-you-can-win-thissparkle-your.html" target="_blank">MayaInTheMoment </a>to see the tutorial and enter to win a pair of these glasses and a package of crystals too!</td></tr>
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<a href="http://mayamurillo.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-to-you-can-win-thissparkle-your.html" target="_blank">By the way - Maya got so excited about her glasses that she added crystals to them and posted a tutorial - <b>AND she is also doing a giveaway of the glasses and Tulip Glam It up Crystals!</b></a><br />
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I so much to share about the 7th Annual Crafty Chica Art Cruise, I don't even know where to start! I think I'll share a little bit at a time! Here is a project using some of the supplies from our juicy swag bags - yarn-wrapped bracelets! Keep on reading to see how to make them. Seriously, it will take about 15 minutes for each one!<br />
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Lion Brand Yarn send us each a cute set of <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/bonbons.html" target="_blank">Bon Bons</a>, <a href="http://diybangles.com/" target="_blank">DIY Bangles sent us wood bracelets</a> (which a lot of cruisers painted, covered in fabric and painted) and <a href="http://ilovetocreate.com/" target="_blank">iLovetoCreate</a> sent us Tacky Glue and Tulip Soft Paints. That's all you need! <br />
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Add a generous drop of glue inside the bracelet, and the outside too. Starting on the inside, press the end of the yarn in place and wrap around the bracelet. You can do stripes or swirls, whatever you want! Keep going until you can't see the wood bracelet anymore.<br />
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Let them dry for a few minutes, then you are free to wear them! Keep in mind that when you wrap the inside of the bracelet, it will be a bit smaller, so use a larger size. <br />
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When I heard that <a href="http://sprinkles.com/" target="_blank">Sprinkles Cupcakes</a> had a special promotion happening for Cinco de Mayo season, I had to check it out. Their offering? A Margarita Cupcake! <a href="http://mayainthemoment.com/" target="_blank">Miss Maya</a> and I went to investigate - here is our full report!<br />
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Here is the little description... ADULTS ONLY? Really? We giggled at the thought of getting drunk on cupcakes. Sign me up! (Maya is only 20).<br />
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We bought a six-pack of the Margarita Cupcakes and were on our way...kind of.<br />
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We decided that just in case we didn't like the Margarita Cupcakes, we better have a back-up plan. So we each bought our favorite (of the moment) tried-and-true Sprinkles confection. Mine is dark chocolate with sprinkles and hers is vanilla with milk chocolate. <br />
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The first thing I noticed was that each cupcake is ever-so-lightly dusted with salt grains around the rim of the frosting.<br />
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I did the "Take the bottom off and set it on top to make a cupcake sandwich" routine. I went in for that first bite and...this followed...<br />
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It's almost gone. Margarita Cupcake for the win. The moist key-lime cake is infused with a touch of tequila, and the frosting has key lime flavoring to match. The first bite will make you raise your brows because the flavors are so zingy. But after that, you're in heaven - it's tangy, sweet, a teeny bit salty. Nothing is too overpowering, all the flavors blend just right.<br />
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Maya was initially hesitant but gave it a try. It wasn't her favorite Sprinkles cupcake of all-time (that is red velvet), but says it is something you have to try because it is so unique, creative and most of all - FUN! Patrick loved it and scarfed one down with a smile. My son, DeAngelo, automatically assumed they were vanilla and was a bit struck back at first by the tequila in the cake and the salt on the frosting. He didn't finish the entire cupcake, he is such a dessert traditionalist!<br />
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<b>Sprinkles will have the Margarita Cupcakes on sale through May 23rd, 2013. </b>(I saw this on the <a href="http://twitter.com/sprinkles" target="_blank">Sprinkles Twitter page</a>: Buy one Margarita cupcake, get one free when you whisper “happy hour!”) If you love desserts and Mexican food, I would really suggest going to try one, maybe see if they have minis that you can use for a party. They are such a fun, tasty, novelty treat! NOTE: If you need a lot, call ahead of time and make sure they have them, they sell pretty fast!)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last month was my best 30 days of 2013...so far! A big part of that was because I spent a week in Miami, Florida speaking on panels for Hispanicize 2013. In between those sessions, I signed up for the<a href="http://www.pgtryit.com/" target="_blank"> P&G's <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">¿</span><em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px;">Ya Probaste Esto</em></a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.pgtryit.com/" target="_blank">? campaign</a>. It translates as "Have You Tried This Yet? The mission of the campaign is to educate consumers on all the different products that P&G manufactures. I had no idea they had so many! I was lured in because these are all items I've always wanted to try, but hadn't had a chance to yet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">I'm not a huge fashionista, I was more excited about the cleaning goods. Here is a tip from moi...you know my glittered floor? I use the Swiffer Wet Jet to clean it each week! So I was beyond excited when P&G sent us a huge box of goodies to try out, and yes, the Swiffer Wet Jet was in there. Oh! Okay, so later on during the conference, I saw that Swiffer had a booth so I entered a drawing to win a ginormous gift basket of Every. Swiffer. Product. Guess what? I WON! So now I have two Swiffer Wet Jets to use, my studio is going to be super sparkling, lol!</span></span><br />
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Once the luncheon ended, we were each given a Target gift card to shop for clothing that flattered our shape. I'm a curvy girl, and I snatched up this cotton frock immediately! Being a hopeless craftaholic, I think I may end up dyeing it? Maybe not. It's pretty as is, regardless, it's perfect for summer! Thank you, Target and P&G!<br />
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Now that all the excitement has settled down, I'm looking forward to busting out the Downey Unstopables scent-boosters. Not for their intended use, though, lol. I want to make sachet pouches! They are little yummy-smelling beads that dissolve in water. I've heard of people using them for foot soaks, putting them in the garbage disposal and more. But my fave is using them to freshen up a closet or work area. Hope to blog that soon!<br />
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Here's another cool thing I picked up from the event. This collar! totally DIY-able! I love how it is trimmed in chain and then accented with assorted crystals. You can unhook it and use it with any outfit.<br />
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By the way - P&G and Latina Mom Bloggers are hosting a Twitter party on Tuesday, May 7th at 6 pm PT. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/596185923725700/" target="_blank">Sign up HERE</a> if you want to join and win prizes. I say, go for it! <a href="http://www.pgtryit.com/" target="_blank">Here is more info about the Have You Tried This Yet? campaign!</a> Check it out! You see videos and best of all, sign up to receive free samples!<br />
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Cinco de Mayo is this weekend and it's time to break out the fiestaware, right? Or at least the Mexican food menu and Margaritas. Nothing goes better with tequilafied cocktails than sweet and salty snacks! I found these adorable set of mini-plastic Margarita glasses and thought they wouold make the perfect snack cups/party favors.<br />
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You'll neet to pick up a set at Party City, then buy a pack of <a href="http://www.ilovetocreate.com/scribbles.aspx" target="_blank">Puffy Paint or Scribbles Dimensional Paint</a>. You'll also need some salty snack mix, I used <a href="http://www.target.com/c/nuts-trail-mix-snacks-grocery/-/N-5xsy1" target="_blank">Archer Farms TexMex Trail Mix from Target</a>, and sugared fruit slices to put on the glass rims. Separate the stems from the cups and add all kinds of designs using primary colors. You can even use glittered Puffy Paint!<br />
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Once they are dry, put them back together and fill with the snack mix. Open the sugared slices, use your scissors to make a tiny snip so you can set one on the rim of each plastic glass. Now set them on the table, one for each person! Don't forget to have that bag of snack mix ready to refill any empty cups!<br />
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Lastly - you'll want to have some tunes for your party! May I suggest the new<a href="http://www.target.com/p/latin-billboards-2012/-/A-14029806" target="_blank"> Latin Billboards 2012 CD from Target</a>?<br />
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I bet you're thinking - why crochet washcloths when I can just buy them? Well, when you love yarn, you'll find any reason or project to work that hook! Here is what intrigued me about this project - I came across a video on YouTube that showed a stitch combo I'd never used before. Double, single, double, single. To those of you who are expereinced crocheters, you probably use this combo all the time, but for me it's new and here we are!</div>
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You'll need a size I crochet hook (<a href="http://www.simplicity.com/c-539-the-crochet-dude-collection.aspx" target="_blank">I used my friend Drew's - The Crochet Dude!)</a>and start with a chain of 25. When it comes to the stitches, you want to do a double, then a single, a double, single, etc. This creates a tight, nubby texture, great for a gourmet washcloth. There are so many pretty colors, you can mix and match any combo, or go with solids. <br />
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I think these would be cute to make for a special guest that is visiting your house, or to add a pop of color to your bathroom or kitchen. The best aspect is that they are totally strong and functional! <div class="blogger-post-footer"><p><a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheCraftyChica' rel='alternate' type='application/rss+xml'><img alt='' src='http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png' style='vertical-align:middle;border:0'/></a><a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheCraftyChica' rel='alternate' type='application/rss+xml'>Subscribe in a reader</a></p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17996714271075159654noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22284761.post-87173577800764663532013-04-26T00:00:00.000-07:002013-04-26T00:00:16.198-07:00HOW TO: Turn a Kitchen Drawer into a Planter Box by DesignItGirl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you ever come across a random kitchen drawer that is sturdy, and you know there is a crafty opportunity waiting to happen, but you're not sure what? <a href="http://www.designitgirlblog.com/" target="_blank">Nicole from DesignItGirlBlog</a> has an idea! Check out her DIY on converting a boring drawer into this lovely planter box! Genius! </div>
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I'm away on the Crafty Chica Cruise, so I'm featuring tutorials by some of my favorite bloggers! My friend Rina from <a href="http://mothershipscrapbookgal.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mothership Scrapbook Gal</a> has this glorious tutorial on how to make your very own baby shower diaper cake - with photos and steps outs too! </div>
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Remember a while back when I shared a Chubby Girl Delight post on the <a href="http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2013/03/chubby-girl-delight-baja-spring-rolls.html" target="_blank">Baja Spring Rolls</a> (they tasted much better than they looked), and I used Kikkoman soy sauce? I think they liked it because I've been invited to co-host their Twitter party tonight!<br />
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My friend and co-worker, Alexa (aka <a href="http://www.swelldesigner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SwellDesigner)</a> found this crazy psychedelic promo video for Tulip paints. Released in the '90s, it's like Lisa Frank on a quad Venti mocha.<br />
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This is where Maya comes in - she redid the song with an updated twist!<br />
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Have you seen Margot Potter's new blog? She launched it a few weeks ago and it's flirty, fun and fabulous! Titled, <a href="http://diydoyenne.com/">DIYDoyenne.com</a>, her mission is to live up to her tagline of "style isn't a number."She shares ideas and fashion for women of all ages, shapes and viewpoints! and her site is loaded with project tutorials as well, like this metal stamped leather cuff. But she doesn't just offer the actual project, she also goes into the art of metal stamping. Here are her tips for successfully stamping your way to happiness!</div>
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I bought this gorgeous white crochet top and hung it among my favorite
frocks. It's hard to find cool plus-size goods (much less crocheted
designs like this!) But, argh! The Chesty Girl's Curse plagued me
recently and I spilled a hecka lotta salad dressing on the front area. I
tried everything to get it out, but all I was left with was light
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As a last ditch effort I dyed it and now I love this top
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