Chatting with the 'Chica'!

Today the girls and I had such a wonderful opportunity to sit down and talk crafts with Kathy Cano-Murillo - aka the Crafty Chica! We meandered through various topics like starting our own groups, various projects we have worked on, motherhood, funny stories of crafting mishaps, and ideas for future shows and events. Lots of fun and laughter was had by all and we even exchanged ornaments for the holidays. And "yum" - the Duck and Decanter food was delicious! I will definately have to go there again.



Me, Tressa (PackratStash), Kathy, and Astrid (RunzwithScissors).

We all ended up giving our ornaments to Kathy since she made 3 ornaments herself - one for each one of us. :)

Tressa made an adorable Santa hat that was too cute for words. I can't wait to commission one for myself. It was so soft, cuddly and cute. (Ack, forgot to take photos of the other ornaments - sorry guys!)

Astrid made a beautiful, paper heart with woven elements that is a Norwegian tradition from her childhood.

I made one of my signature Butterfly Dreams designs in red wire and hung it with some fabric ribbon.



Kathy made 3 beautiful ornaments for us that were all very special and unique - and of course with her trademark glitter! The other girls took theirs home, but here's my adorable ornament from Kathy below. I love it! I have a tattoo of a cherub on my ankle (for my daughter) - and so this little cutie will fit right in!



I enjoyed myself thoroughly and I hope that we get to do it again soon. It is so nice to talk with fellow crafters, and especially ones as talented and nice as the Crafty Chica! Once again thank you Kathy for all your support and friendship. I look forward to another "girls day out"!

- Mary
aka Blue's Creative Outlet from the Phoenix Craft Mafia