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Cinco de Mayo Crafts: Paper Flowers

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Cinco de Mayo Craft: Paper Flowers. Get festive for Cinco de Mayo with these easy and affordable DIY tissue paper flowers. Xochitl Gonzalez demonstrates how to make these colorful creations at home. And they’re not just for Cinco de Mayo—these…
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From Cardboard Box to Custom Storage Container

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If there’s one thing I enjoy almost as much as crafting and thrifting, it’s customizing my personal belongings and especially my personal space. Recently we’ve started repurposing one of our bedrooms into a workroom for my husband Juan…
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The Art of Quilting, Rediscovered by Sylvia Hernandez

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Latina Moms have been making colchitas or colchas to keep their families warm for centuries! The term quilt comes from the Latin culcita. The word culcita can be used as a noun, describing the three layers that make up a quilt patch, or as…
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For National Craft Month, Unleash Your Inner Crafter!

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March is National Craft Month and it’s an event I take as seriously as a wedding gown sewing pattern. That’s because I believe in the healing power of creativity. Crafting is therapeutic. If you allow yourself to clear your mind and…
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For National Craft Month: Our Favorite DIY Craft Websites

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I brake for sequins and I worship satin. I can’t go a day without sprinkling glitter, and I’m not afraid to say even though I’ve (accidentally) sewn through my finger once, I consider my sewing machine my third child. Crafts rock…
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How to Reuse Damaged Books

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Why reuse damaged books? When a book is damaged, it can break a book lover's heart. Broken spines, torn pages, rippling (a tell-tale sign of water damage), the scribbles of an unattended child or corners so dog-eared that they've fallen…
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DIY Mexican Inspired Hair Bows

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A step by step guide to make Mexican inspired hair bows for you and your girls. From the very first time I set my eyes on ribbons and bows, I was in love. They are so pretty and versatile, and they are a sweet reminder of my Mexican culture.…
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DIY Conversation Hearts Coaster

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Whether you’re throwing a Valentine’s Day party or just looking for festive decor and a fun weekend craft project, check out this great tutorial from Craft Klatch. For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse! Read Related: Be…
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Valentine’s DIY Crafts: Magic Heart Wand & Candy Pouch Necklace

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Every year, our kids celebrate Valentine’s Day with cute little cards and candy. Why not have them spread extra love with these sweet, colorful crafts projects that you can do together. Your kids will feel extra special on Valentine’s…