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Hi, I'm Daniela. Welcome to my personal lair on the Internet. This is where I write about storytelling, activism, technology and pop culture. Sometimes I post videos. I update my lair when the mood strikes me. Follow me on Twitter for daily updates (@dcap).

Tag : virgen-de-guadalupe

Stuff I Love: Things By Jen

Posted on: January 3, 2009 /
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Categories: brain leaks, iwant, photos, stuff i love

Jennifer Ruiz is an artist from Patterson, California, who I discovered through the Chicana/o Art, History, y Cultura pool on Flickr.

I am in love with her Dia de los Muertos/Virgen de Guadalupe-modified  figurines, charms and jewelry.

She describes herself as “a peaceful chick who loves art and creating! You can usually find me at thrift stores or yard sales on the weekends or in my room where I spend a lot of time working on my things. I love blues, jazz and old movies! I create everything from canvas art, jewelry, figurines, beads, dolls and pretty much anything I can slap some paint and glue on.”

Not limited to strictly Chicano inspired art, Jennifer creates all kinds of delightful items from playful dinosaur earrings to vintage shadowboxes.

You can browse and purchase her wares on Etsy.

I am so inspired by people like Jennifer who are actually creating. I am committed to making 2009 the year I do the same.

My Birthday Tattoo & Latino Identity Thoughts

Posted on: September 30, 2008 /
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Categories: brain leaks

I celebrated my birthday this past weekend by spending time with someone special, attending the BAM Takeover party with my BFF and getting my first and only tattoo.

You can see a full shot of the piece and read my reason for getting this particular tattoo after the jump. (more…)