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Feliz Navidad and a very Merry Christmas from my familia to yours! Wishing you all a gentle day filled the things, peopl...
25/12/2024

Feliz Navidad and a very Merry Christmas from my familia to yours!

Wishing you all a gentle day filled the things, people, food and traditions that make the holiday special. We are sitting amidst a mess of new toys and wrapping paper and eating tamales and cookies and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Sending you all the amor this holiday ❤️🎄😘

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An Update about all Etsy/Mail orders 💌❤️‍🩹If you are looking to shop in person, I will be a vendor at the .village.hamil...
18/11/2024

An Update about all Etsy/Mail orders 💌❤️‍🩹

If you are looking to shop in person, I will be a vendor at the .village.hamilton this weekend Nov 23 & 24.

You can also now shop in-store at on Ottawa St, Hamilton.

Thank you for your understanding and patience!

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Swipe to see if we have anything in common - - ->My girl  started this trend and I’ve loved learning a little more about...
15/11/2024

Swipe to see if we have anything in common - - ->

My girl started this trend and I’ve loved learning a little more about my friends.

A few other things about me:

- I was a late driver. Didn’t get my license until I was 22 and got most of my driving experience in Guatemala, where I was living abroad. It quickly made me a confident driver iykyk

- I’m a city girl through and through but lived in a tiny cottage town in North Ontario as a newlywed. Ask me about winters 🥶

- I was scouted to join a synchronized swim team as a kid because the coach told me I had long legs. If you’ve ever seen me in person, you know why this is hilarious.

Comment below if we have anything in common!

Happy Monday Friends! It’s been a bit since I’ve posted on the grid so here’s a little photo dump of the last few months...
28/10/2024

Happy Monday Friends!

It’s been a bit since I’ve posted on the grid so here’s a little photo dump of the last few months.

And if you’re new here- Hola! I’m Karla-Maria- illustrator, designer and muralist (!!!!!!!!!) behind KMC.

The last two months have been a whirlwind and I still feel like Im catching my breath and here’s why: I started the most perfect PT job at a creative studio. I worked on a few dream projects. I travelled out of province for a mentorship and I’ve met with some really cool people with awesome collaboration ideas. I still can’t believe that my days are filled with dreamy artsy things I love.

What I don’t love is the pressure of feeding an algorithm and keeping this machine happy. I’ve talked with a lot of friends who are feeling slightly burnt out from posting and keeping up with a social media schedule, so if you’re feeling this, I see you. As somebody who is quite methodical and scheduled, I have felt immense stress about letting my social media present slip. But it’s only because I’m actually out doing the jobs that I love. So if working and dreaming and doing the damn thing means my grid will have to wait for a bit, I’ll take it.

And as always- thanks for still being here and feeling excited with me for a new season of art. I’ll share it all when I can 😘

XO, KMC

📷 Cover photo: .snaps

Did you hear?? I’m headed to Calgary, AB for the COOLEST opportunity EVER!!! Me and 4 other incredible artists have been...
11/09/2024

Did you hear?? I’m headed to Calgary, AB for the COOLEST opportunity EVER!!!

Me and 4 other incredible artists have been selected to participate in a Mural Mentorship with the incomparable ! I have been following her art journey for years now, so this opportunity to learn from her is a huge deal.

We are headed to the Calgary Fall Home Show to paint our individual mural designs LIVE that will then be donated to a charity of our choosing.

Exploring mural art has been a big dream for me so starting this journey alongside Rachel while also doing it for a good cause is more than I could ask for. I can’t wait to take you all along this huge journey on September 27-29.

And if you’re a friend from Calgary, come watch us Live paint! There’s a link in my bio for a FREE ticket. Hope to see you there! 🤠🤠🤠🤠

Oh and and, make sure you’re following my new art besties that I’ll be painting with:
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A reminder as you head into the weekend:All the things you are doing behind the scenes, the tasks no one else is seeing,...
06/09/2024

A reminder as you head into the weekend:

All the things you are doing behind the scenes, the tasks no one else is seeing, the jobs that require so much effort but aren’t glamorous enough for the feed:

Those are the small building blocks that will get you to your dream. Keep doing what you’re doing. Keep working. Keep diligent in those small steps. It’s going to pay off.

Happy Friday friends 🧡💙❤️

03/09/2024
So honoured to be named .cfe ’s Entrepreneur of the Month!  🥳🥳🥳I consider myself extremely lucky to be a part of this ne...
16/08/2024

So honoured to be named .cfe ’s Entrepreneur of the Month! 🥳🥳🥳

I consider myself extremely lucky to be a part of this network. I remember feeling so nervous about attending my first workshop but thanks to the welcoming staff and community at the Center, I’ve gained the confidence and resources to consider myself an entrepreneur.

And if the resources weren’t enough, .cfe has brought me the best community- an army of innovative, creative, motivated, inspiring (and fellow Latina!!) entrepreneurs who are chasing hard after their own dreams. Being surrounded by these bad ass women pushes me harder each day to pursue my business goals, knowing I have their support.

Looking back, I know many of my business wins this year have been thanks to a .cfe connection and I am incredibly grateful 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

So honoured!!!
16/08/2024

So honoured!!!

“Estás son las mañanitas…”It’s my birthday and it’s time to celebrate!The entire shop will be 35% off all week! No code ...
05/08/2024

“Estás son las mañanitas…”

It’s my birthday and it’s time to celebrate!

The entire shop will be 35% off all week! No code needed 😊

This has been a big year for KMC and I want to thank you all from the bottom of my corazón. I love this community so much and feel so so blessed to share my art with you. Cheers to 35!

“niña linda” means beautiful girl in Spanish. It was the name my Welo (grandfather) would call his granddaughters. Losin...
03/08/2024

“niña linda” means beautiful girl in Spanish.

It was the name my Welo (grandfather) would call his granddaughters.

Losing him 5 years ago was the deepest loss I’ve ever felt. He was the patriarch of our family, the hero in our story and our biggest supporter in anything we did. The pride he felt in his big, beautiful family anytime he spoke about us, or in the way he’d quietly observe us all when we were together. I miss him so much.

My first sticker design was made for Welo. Then I designed my first shirts for him. I think about him every time and know he’d be so proud of all his niñas and reyes. He is forever my greatest inspiration.

Love you, Welo 💛

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A little Monday motivation : YES-YOU CAN ✨✨✨The first half of this year was filled with a lot of stepping out of my comf...
29/07/2024

A little Monday motivation : YES-YOU CAN ✨✨✨

The first half of this year was filled with a lot of stepping out of my comfort zone and it led to A LOT of self-doubt. I think this comes whenever you try something new but believe sooo deeply in what you’re doing.

I’m thankful for the voices in my corner yelling “YES YOU CAN” whenever that doubt takes over. I created this little reminder for myself and I figured someone else would need it too.

As we look to the next half of this year- let me remind you that whatever that thing is- SI SE PUEDE- YES YOU CAN 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

Reading through the sweetest customer reviews is the best way to brighten up a rainy Sunday 🌧️ 💕 Thanks again for always...
14/07/2024

Reading through the sweetest customer reviews is the best way to brighten up a rainy Sunday 🌧️ 💕

Thanks again for always being the best supporters! I love making art that you connect with and makes you smile 😊

Received some sweet photos from  so I thought I’d share a little more about me:Hey! I’m Karla-Maria, but I mostly go by ...
01/06/2024

Received some sweet photos from so I thought I’d share a little more about me:

Hey! I’m Karla-Maria, but I mostly go by Karla.

I love making colourful, fun illustrations. I usually draw things that make me happy, remind me of the beautiful things life has given me and hope to bring joy to anyone who sees them.

If you told me 5 years ago that I’d be turning my creative hobbies into to a small business, I wouldn’t have believed you. I’m proud of the small steps I’ve taken to get me to where I am but it’s taken a lot of courage. I’m someone who cares a lot about what others will think and usually act on the best interests of others. Pursuing small business has meant really leaning into this passion and tuning out my nagging little voice inside.

I’m a mom of two boys who bring me so much joy. I absolutely love experiencing life through their eyes and am constantly learning to appreciate the little things because of them.

I’m wife to a guy that I’d known for years and would have never imagined I’d end up marrying. But I’m glad I did because he’s my best friend and biggest supporter.

Okay now fluffy rapid fire:
Favourite colour is green. Favourite foods are bolognese pasta, pupusas and all forms of potatoes. I love cotton candy and will never leave a festival without it. My husband proposed to me at the top of a volcano in my favourite country, Guatemala. One day I dream of visiting Machu Pichu.

What’s something I should know about you? Tell me in the comments:

I hope your day is as 🥚cellent as this sticker 🐓All stickers are now buy 4 get 1 free! Use code “STICKER” at checkout ou...
13/04/2024

I hope your day is as 🥚cellent as this sticker 🐓
All stickers are now buy 4 get 1 free! Use code “STICKER” at checkout out.

It’s no joke- YOU CAN.The start of this year was filled with a lot of stepping out of my comfort zone and it led to A LO...
01/04/2024

It’s no joke- YOU CAN.

The start of this year was filled with a lot of stepping out of my comfort zone and it led to A LOT of self-doubt. I think this comes whenever you try something new but believe sooo deeply in what you’re doing.

I’m thankful for the voices in my corner yelling “YES YOU CAN” whenever that doubt takes over. And as I created my new sticker lineup for Spring and needed this little reminder for myself, I figured someone else would need it too.

With the start of a new month, new season, the promise of sun- let me remind you that whatever that thing is- SI SE PUEDE- YES YOU CAN 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

Stay tuned for the Spring Launch 🐥☀️😘

The perfect spring activity? A trip to your favourite mercado, of course! I can’t wait for those warm sunny morning trip...
19/03/2024

The perfect spring activity? A trip to your favourite mercado, of course! I can’t wait for those warm sunny morning trips to visit my favourite local vendors to get fresh produce, wild flower bouquets and a yummy treat.

The Mercado Tote will be available at the next upcoming markets:

Radiate Appreciation Luncheon .and.co- March 24th 11am-3pm

Easter Pop Up - March 30th

Can’t wait to see you all there! Happy First Day of Spring, Friends!

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