"Kathy Cano Murillo is a crafty mama whose projects are as different from Martha's tastefully done handiwork as Carmen Miranda is from Barbara Bush."
– BUST Magazine
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Saturday, March 19, 2005
Collage Step Stool
Sorry the picture is blurry. This is a collage step stool I made from all my scrap Mexican images I had floating at the bottom of my picture box. I didn't feel like filing them, so I used them for this piece. I added gold micro-stars, glitter accents and then poured over on a coat of resin. This step stool actually belongs to my friend Kathya, who bought it from me (she is picking it up soon). But I thought I'd share!
I like this I love it!! How did you glue the paper? Where do u get your cut out and stuff??? I also want to buy those mexican novelas on paper or the comics but can't find them. I remember then I was younger at the little pops and moms grocery store but since I moved out of the heart of Los Angeles I've never come accross them!! :( Your biggest fan!! Karla!!!
In a (hefty) nutshell: I'm a mom, wife, artist, author & left-handed middle-child binge crafter Sagittarian. We have 4 Chihuahuas. I designed a product line with Duncan Enterprises - it launches this summer nationwide!
I write a weekly nationally syndicated craft column for The Arizona Republic.
I've authored six books. My 7th is a sewing book for Potter Craft and it comes out Feb. 17, 2009.
I wrote and sold my first novel, "Love Shine". It comes out in summer 2009 (Grand Central Publishing).
I make and sell a line of "Chicano Pop Art" with my husband, Patrick Murillo. He does all my illos! We are currently prepping for a six-month art installation for the Heard Museum. It opens October 2008.
I have a web series with LifetimeTV.com called "Crafting With the Chica".
I love to read. I watch too much TV!
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Note to visitors:
Hola! This site is the archive of all my past projects for Gannett News Service and The Arizona Republic. These ideas are for personal use only. I make a living as a craft designer, so I will be using these ideas in my published works. If you are thinking of selling or using these ideas for profit, please give respect and "twist" them to make them your own - put your own stamp on them to make them different. It will work out for the best for both of us! Thank you and much respect from one creative person to another! — Kathy
Your biggest fan!!
Karla!!!