I"m old school. When I go to a party or a club, it's not the current music that gets me on the dance floor, it's the old fashioned cumbias, norteñas, banda and Rock de los 80 and 90s that do the trick. Remember when music was fun, cute and innocent? Back when people used to sing about love, pink dresses (Ramon Ayala), peeled shrimp (camaron pela'o) y aguita de melon (Fito Olivares)? Haha! It's that old music that makes my heart, feet and hips skip a beat. 

So this one's for you, cumbia lovers. And if you don't need another tote bag in your life, I also have the matching coffee mug available. 

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Introducing: "Que Lettering Tan Fancy"
A Spanglish Digital File Subscription for Your Crafting/Printing Needs

I'm sooo excited to publicly announce the unveiling of my Spanglish digital file subscription. I listed it in my Etsy shop a few weeks back to see if it would be of interest and to test the mechanics of managing a subscription program. After gaining the attention of a handful of Cricut crafters and small business owners, I decided to move forward with this service. Needless to say, I've been quite a busy bee creating lots of new designs for release in the coming months. 

As a Digital File Subscriber, you will:

• Receive 3 Latinx-inspired designs for 3 consecutive months
• Gain early access: Receive new designs in your mailbox 3-5 days before they become available to the general public
• Be able to sell merchandise with these designs at no additional cost, being that the subscription includes a Personal and Limited Commercial Use License Agreement
• Enjoy a low introductory rate when you enroll today through July 31, 2020
  Price goes up Aug 1, 2020

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My "Que Lettering Tan Fancy" Digital File Subscribers just received this month's cutting file bundle, which consists of: 

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1. La Vida is Better in Chanclas
   Whether you have access to a beach, a swimming pool, a river, a lake, or just sprinklers in the park, the feeling of walking around in chanclas with your feet in the water and connecting with mother nature is one of the most grounding and relaxing experiences a human being can ever have. This design honors that feeling and invites you tap into that carefree and rejuvenating energy.
   
   
2. No Ando Cohete, But I'm About to Get Lit!
   Growing up, I'd often hear my parents say "ya anda medio cohete" referring to someone who was already tipsy. Sooo, this design is a 4th of July pun stating "I'm not drunk" (in Spanish), "but I'm about to get lit!" in which case "lit" could mean any of the following: slightly buzzed, fun, pumped up, exciting, totally drunk. 
   Which of these could it be? Guess we'll have to find out. Heehee. 
   
   
3. Me Siento Muy Excited
   I mean, who doesn't love a Selena Quintanilla quote, right? 
   Trust me, once you start using this design in your craft projects, people will acknowledge your corazon latino and good taste in music. 
   
   
4. Bonus design: Rise & Shine
   Something about summer just makes me so happy. The sun, the birds, weekend getaways, beautiful sunsets and no holiday stress so of course I had to include a little illustration that honors this beautiful time of year. 
   
   

This set is available at a lower rate until July 28th, 2020 when you purchase a 3 Month SVG digital File Subscription. download the files. To purchase the individual files, please click the button below.

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Si! Estoy muy excited to tell you about my latest addition to my Spanglish Coffee Mug Collection; this baby right here, featuring my hand-lettered artwork, reads "Me Siento Muy Excited!" I mean, who doesn't love a good Selena Quintanilla quote, right? 

I've also listed the artwork as a digital file that can be used with Cricut and Silhouette machines, so you can cut the design on vinyl and decorate your own tumblers, mugs, t-shirts, etc. 

Trust me, once you start using this design in your craft projects, people will acknowledge your Corazón Latino and good taste in music. ​​Entónces tu también te vas a sentir muy excited. ?

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Spanglish post: Hijole, como chinga my daughter con su "I need a new phone". I know it's 2020 and she has an iPhone 6s, as do I. Pero es que no los regalan! At $800+ each device, gotta use them till either they die or we do. Lol. PERO, my hubby has a soft spot for his little girl and already said he'd buy her one. When? I don't know, pero whenever the time comes (I'm thinking for her birthday in July), I have the PERFECT wrapping paper for it. 
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce my new printable wrapping paper design, featuring a birthday cake composed of stacked lettering that reads; "Pa' que no estés chingando". It's definitely not yo' mama's wrapping paper, and definitely not something you'll find at Target pero I'm sure que your mom would have wrapped everything, hasta los frijoles y los tamales in this if she would have had it available when you were little. Haha. And who needs Target anyway when you can print this at home on 8.5x11 sheets of paper - print as many as you need for ever and ever, for one low price...you know, pa' que no estés chingando. Haha. J/K. ?

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New in the shop: It's January 4th, Christmas and New Year's Even have passed and you've probably already seen swim suits out while shopping. I don't care how much the retailers want you to look into the future, the truth is, it's still way too cold outside and only a warm cup of café con leche can motivate me to get out from my under my Mexican Tiger blanket it the the mornings. You're like me, this mug's for you, my friend. Cheers! 

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New in the shop:  I dedicate this design to you, my spanglish-speaking, coffee-loving amiga! Because a girl needs to be properly fueled and motivated to do her magic. 

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​They say necessity is the mother of invention and I couldn't agree more! This year, along with my Christmas gifts, I am including hot cocoa spoons with gifts to my family and friends AND I'm also offering them in some of my coffee mug gift sets. 

Since gluten and milk products trigger migraines and inflammation in my system, it is imperative that I read all food labels. This led me to create these cute little gift tags for others who are also gifting homemade hot cocoa mix or chocolate spoons. People with food allergies will forever be grateful that you took the time to include an ingredients list with your gift!

The card measures 2x2 inches, it features my original hand drawn artwork on the cover and the text on the back can be customized to include your list of ingredients, instructions and can be personalized with your name.

Now, as far as the chocolate spoons I made, I used @enjoylifefoods semi-sweet, diary-free, vegan and gluten-free chocolate chips to ensure EVERYONE can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa regardless of their dietary restrictions. I just melted the chocolate chips, poured them into each spoon, topped it with crushed peppermint candy, placed in the fridge to cool or a few minutes and wrapped them up to gift. 

Because I like to taste the chocolate in my hot cocoa, I use two spoons in 10 ounces of hot almond milk and add a dash a cinnamon. Yum! The chocolate spoons can also be used to sweeten your coffee and make a hot mocha. If you’re a chocolate lover, these treats will totally hit the spot!

By the way, I still have a few mug sets available with gluten-free cookies and these diary-free chocolate spoons.  Treat yourself or a loved one. You’ll love them! 😋

​I did my first pop-up of the season this weekend in beautiful downtown Palm Springs hosted by Interstellar Comic Books & Gifts. In the last year, I’ve only done a total of three pop ups and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each and every single one of them because of the connections and friendships I’ve made.
The first two times I participated in an event I was selling Lipsense and while I’m still a Lipsense distributor, I put that on the back burner to focus on the stuff that makes my heart sing; creating unique, colorful hand lettered gifts and greeting cards featuring puns and feel-good phrases in English, Spanish AND Spanglish.
Below is a short compilation of my Instagram stories that I shared the night before the event as I practiced setting up my display. Let me know what you think!

Aside from doing pop ups around town, I’ve also decided to host hand lettering workshops in my home and in the homes or business locations of friends and family.
So, if you’re in the Coachella Valley and you’re interested in hosting a lettering workshop or pop-up shop, please send me a note! I’d love the opportunity to co-create an event that is fun for all.