"Kathy Cano Murillo strikes us as one of those people who, stranded on a desert island with nothing but a volleyball, a deck of playing cards and some coconuts, would not only craft a rescue vehicle and distress
signal but whip up a spiffy castaway-themed wardrobe to wear as she did
so. And she would be having a great time. And so would you. Visit the
Arizona Republic contributor's site to get the craft fever yourself."
– USA Today
The Crafty Chica DIY Project Library: a collection of fabulous handmade ideas by Kathy Cano-Murillo, the Crafty Chica!
Friday, May 13, 2005
Twinkling H20 Bookmarks
I love these new paints called Twinkling H20's. Here's why!
* By Kathy Cano Murillo, copyright 2005. Photos property and courtesy of Arizona Republic and AzCentral.com. For more artsy goodness, check out CraftyChica.com *
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!
Are you a Crafty Chica? Wear a T-Shirt to prove it!
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