Maria Sanchez

So for the crazy decorator side of me I created Blue Ventana a new shop/blog. Check it out and book mark it . I'll be posting my estate sale finds and my favorite artists, shops and decorator sites. I'll be using the various online tools including ebay, etsy, blogger and twitter. Stay tuned. keeping the dream alive!

I'm so excited for this new line of craft products coming out! Let's spread the sparkle! She's also our featured artist on ABLA . Check it out. Here's a note from Kathy Cano-Murillo "Crafty Chica". From: CraftyChica.com Date: Jul 29, 2008 8:14 AMComing August 1st! Oh jeepers, that is in TWO and a half days!Will you help me spread the word? My husband and I have been making art for 18 years and selling it, and sharing ideas on my CraftyChica. com web site for other people to make art too.In April 2007, we were approached by one of the largest craft manufacturers to design our own product line based on the web site and our artwork. There are lots of cool things - shrine kits, holographic glitters, etc...some items even have some multi-culti flair!A good sign; The product line just won the Innovations Best in Show Award for General Crafts at the Craft & Hobby Trade Show last week! Here are the store locations that will be carrying it! Thank you for all your ...

I have a new Frida in the works. I hope to finish her in the next couple of days. She will be going up at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, Aug 2nd (MAPP). Look for her in the windows :)

Ella 2 Originally uploaded by sandiafria . New painting I am working on called Ella, for my Mujer Series. Still wet and lots of glare.