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Kathy Cano-Murillo, the Crafty Chica
I'm a binge crafter and artist who somehow found a way to make a living out of it. I author craft books, write novels and run a Latino art biz with my husband, ChicanoPopArt.com.
My biggest challenge is that I'm addicted to bright colors, hi-gloss varnish and glitter. My designs often tend to lean that way. I break out in hives if I try to design with pastels, muted tones or monochromatic color schemes. We have two kids and four chihuahuas.
I work for iLoveToCreate.com, designing my Crafty Chica product line and acting as a national spokesperson for Aleene's adhesives, Tulip Fashion Art and Duncan Ceramics.
My debut novel, WAKING UP IN THE LAND OF GLITTER, was released in March 2010. My second novel, MISS SCARLET'S SCHOOL OF PATTERNLESS SEWING will publish in March 2011. Both are through Grand Central Publishing.
You can see more about me at my web site, www.CraftyChica.com
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Groups (50)
- Twilight Crafts 1,156 photos, 261 members
- MANTASTIC ARTE ONLINE CLASS: Papercutting 101 0 photos, 4 members
- Crafty Chica Art Cruise 2011 0 photos, 3 members
- ICE Resin ~ Susan Lenart Kazmer 459 photos, 235 members
- The Everyday Studio 624 photos, 185 members
- CraftTestDummies 53 photos, 35 members
- ★ ♥♥ HaNdMaDe ReSiN / cLaY JeWeLrY SwAp♥♥★ 36 photos, 19 members
- colorist 1,492 photos, 104 members
- Altered Art Shrines 2,012 photos, 550 members
- The Handmade Flower 318 photos, 90 members
- Cake Tourism 702 photos, 485 members
- Crafty Chica Art Cruise 2010 259 photos, 15 members
- Crafty Chica Challenge: Garden Glam 202 photos, 73 members
- Muah! Random Group! 1,619 photos, 233 members
- Craft Rooms 13,049 photos, 5,348 members
- Sew, Mama, Sew! 94,337 photos, 7,924 members
- Crafter's Central 136,523 photos, 6,264 members
- Crafty Chica Challenge: Love Shrine 81 photos, 82 members
- CHARITY PRINT AUCTIONS - JAPAN 1 photo, 1,489 members
- Crafty Chica Challenge: Deck the Halls! 115 photos, 41 members
- Absolutely Free Collage Sheets 607 photos, 1,203 members
- Artists And Their Art 111,556 photos, 5,515 members
- Goals for 2010 19 photos, 25 members
- SOLO BOTONES - ONLY BUTTONS 881 photos, 288 members
- Enid Collins 511 photos, 199 members
- Rainbow's all over the World 290 photos, 22 members
- Spiritual Beauty of ALL PEOPLE 724 photos, 60 members
- INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 872 photos, 78 members
- Inner Crows Delights 1,401 photos, 84 members
- Cupcakes, Glitter & Art 7,061 photos, 893 members
- Crafty Chica Challenge: Create a Day of the Dead Shrine 134 photos, 83 members
- A Wee Bit Warped 1,771 photos, 125 members
- Habitat for Humanity: It all starts at home. 1,338 photos, 163 members
- Arts and Crafts Tutorials 4,300 photos, 1,467 members
- 365 Days 1,052,756 photos, 21,367 members
- 365 Days of MUG shots 256 photos, 56 members
- Frida's Amigas 672 photos, 98 members
- Vintage Toys: Lost & Found~ 444 photos, 163 members
- Swap Village 108 photos, 20 members
- I LOVE TACKY GLUE 80 photos, 29 members
- C.A.C.A. 24 photos, 20 members
- Getty Images on Flickr 0 photos, 13,543 members
- Lucite, Resin, Acrylic! 887 photos, 128 members
- GPS Photorino 62 photos, 253 members
- Jewelry, Ornaments & Textiles 76,062 photos, 5,819 members
- Crafty Girls 43,670 photos, 2,292 members
- Crafty Chica Challenge: Glitter & Embellish Your Own Beach Tote 59 photos, 86 members
- Phoenix Friday Nights 220 photos, 69 members
- Bad Art Group 62 photos, 17 members
- Rhinestones and Glitter, Covered and Smothered 184 photos, 107 members
Testimonials (3)
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deedeedowns says:
"Kathy is even more extraordinary than she appears at first glance. She and Patrick are, admittedly, inspired artists...their designs, compositions, and colors are vibrant and ingenious; their product line is original (and, okay, a bit addictive); but it is Kathy's dedication to her fellow beings that lifts everything she touches into the realm of the sublime. If you don't believe me, just ask her chihuahuas!"
17th September, 2008
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Skelekitty (Krissi Sandvik) says:
"Kathy's colorful personality and positive outlook rubs off on you, not unlike the glitter that floats around her like a cloud of Technicolor fairy dust!"
10th March, 2008
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Terry.Tyson says:
"Kathy's approach to art, craft and living combines true original vision with a deep nod to and an understanding of her cultural roots. And she does it with a style that is unmistakably her own.
What's more, she and her talented husband, Paul, makes the Murillo family truly an artistic force worth noting.
It doesn't hurt that she is one of the most adorable persons you'll meet in this short exercise we call "life".
Watch out world, ¡el chica del arte está aquí!*
*sorry, "crafty chica" doesn't translate too easily!"15th February, 2008
- Name:
- Kathy Cano-Murillo
- Joined:
- January 2006
- Hometown:
- Phoenix
- Currently:
- Phoenix, United States
- I am:
- Female and Taken
- Occupation:
- writer, artist
- Website:
- Crafty Chica by Kathy Cano-Murillo