tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:45:01 +0000joule thiefjewelryreuseumjewelry classesmultiplicityDress for Successfashion reconstructionupcycledjewleryThe Mend Projectfound object sculpturehandmadePMCglassmetal artassemblage artrecycledSpectaclesdiversionsmetal clayFlying M CoffeegarageJB Weldglass blowinghttp://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)Blogger37125KaySeuratJewelryhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-7461812706726951939Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:01:00 +00002010-03-17T06:04:20.353-06:00Last Friday morning my friend Kathleen and I set out on a spur of the moment road trip to peruse the junk offerings of southeastern Idaho. As they say, 'one person's trash is another's treasure' and we found plenty of both. We traveled in style, with Kathleen's truck and trailer providing a luxury road trip experience heretofore unheard of in your run-of-the-mill weekend warrior circles. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/Iqno3jknkB0/antique-road-trip-aka-junk-on-wheels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/Iqno3jknkB0" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2010/03/antique-road-trip-aka-junk-on-wheels.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-8751556717229904793Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:32:00 +00002009-06-25T14:01:34.825-06:00SpectaclesThe Mend ProjectJB WeldmultiplicityAs I said last time, I'm not one to pass up a good diversion, and this one fits all the criteria: - it's not what I'm supposed to be doing - it was a great deal of fun to do - it is for a really good cause. The Mend Project's current project is "Spectacled" which benefits Unite For Site and helps thousands of people across the world needing eye care. For more information: http://http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/ndK7LOmfaco/more-glass-diversions-spectacles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/ndK7LOmfaco" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/06/more-glass-diversions-spectacles.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-3012550249085400138Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:05:00 +00002009-06-25T13:32:03.241-06:00diversionsglassglass blowingI guess one of the things I'm most talented at is finding diversions to keep me from whatever I'm supposed to be doing.If I'm supposed to be making jewelry, which is one of my favorite things to do, it doesn't seem like so much fun.Whenever I spot an opportunity to do something else, somthing I'm not supposed to be doing I make an effort to seize it. Especially when it looks really fun.So, takinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/aQ5AJvt9Vmc/diversions-glass-blowing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/aQ5AJvt9Vmc" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/06/diversions-glass-blowing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-1745235349953610031Mon, 04 May 2009 22:46:00 +00002009-05-04T19:01:19.280-06:00recycledDress for Successassemblage artfound object sculptureFlying M Coffeegaragefashion reconstructionNormally, Good is supposed to triumph over Evil, but unfortunately it's often the other way around.Once in a while, Good and Evil join forces and kick butt, and that's what happened Saturday at Flying M's "Reconstruction 09" Super Hero / Super Villian Design Bridezilla, designed and developed by the ACE team of Kay and Darcy, Mother and Daughter Creative Specialists, took the prize in the Super http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/CTxAXav3iq4/triumph-of-good-and-evil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/CTxAXav3iq4" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/05/triumph-of-good-and-evil.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-9110214472436187171Fri, 01 May 2009 14:55:00 +00002009-05-01T09:47:44.284-06:00recycledDress for Successassemblage artFlying M Coffeegaragefashion reconstructionThis GREAT project, the 3rd Annual Reconstructed Fashion Show"is sponsored by the Flying M CoffeeGarage and the proceeds will benefit "Dress for Success".Our design team has been working around the clock to get our Super Hero / Super Villlian ready for therunway. The event is....(yikes!*#!).......tomorrow, Saturday, May 2 at 3pm, at theFlying M Coffeegarage in Nampa. The Rules of the Event http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/S96iDCHR2AI/hero-villian-or-both.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/S96iDCHR2AI" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/05/hero-villian-or-both.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-3150343782610772008Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:31:00 +00002009-04-26T17:11:01.268-06:00joule thiefreuseum No, actually, it's a Joule Thief....Last Saturday, my Grandson and I took a workshop at the Reuseum, which is a shop that everyone should check out! reuseum.com The shop itself it LOADED with very cool stuff. As you will note, I was so enamoured with all the cool stuff, I was just a little shaky. And even more amazing, David, the proprietor is actually quite organizedThere's a talent I'd like http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/c83sYb7d4R0/jewel-thief-no-joule-thief.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/c83sYb7d4R0" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/04/jewel-thief-no-joule-thief.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-8385182020649295367Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:15:00 +00002009-04-09T16:50:10.647-06:00Opening Day for the Capital City Public Market is just 9 days away. It is apparently my lot in life to get really motivated only when the deadline looms large, and that would explain the full load on my metal clay shelves. I've actually done a little better this year with getting new work ready to show....I've got 8 or 10 pictures frames loaded with new gemstone jewelry which I'm feeling pretty http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/j26uDVHtDeo/busy-as.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/j26uDVHtDeo" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/04/busy-as.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-4613682708218267573Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:39:00 +00002009-04-09T08:48:36.040-06:00 Rather than muddle around and worry about my financial fitness and fiscal future, I'm forging ahead and making lots of new work. What else can I do, after all?With the exception of the Chinese Turquoise on the right, which were in the running for Boise Art Museum's Wine Festival Auction, these are all new pieces, and are also headed down to BAM to hang out in the Gift Shop and wait to be invitedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/BtaznNvTa8I/ready-for-recovery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/BtaznNvTa8I" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/04/ready-for-recovery.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-1080706870495454124Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:54:00 +00002009-03-23T08:59:38.295-06:00metal clayPMCjewelryhandmadejewelry classesYesterday I taught another of my sporadic Metal Clay Classes, and once again, had a great time! Each of my 5 students was brilliant in her own right, and I think, enjoyed the class as much as I did. Besides that, each excelled in learning a new medium with new techniques and challenges, and putting all that new stuff to work, right on the spot. Here's what they accomplished: Vicki Stevenson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/hT-GihCKCBk/honor-roll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/hT-GihCKCBk" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/03/honor-roll.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-8975199369475916545Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:10:00 +00002009-03-16T10:51:21.128-06:00 This is the necklace and bracelet that were chosenfor BAM's Wine Festival Auction.If you absolutely MUST have it, you'll want to beat the Crystal Ballroom on Saturday, April 4, forthe Gala. There will be both live and silent auctionsto raise funds to help the Museum provideour community with excellence in the visual arts.More about theBeaux Arts Societe 22nd Annual Wine Festival at: http://http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/E7yDQGTdcU4/this-is-necklace-and-bracelet-that-were.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/E7yDQGTdcU4" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/03/this-is-necklace-and-bracelet-that-were.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-8870621000427747829Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:29:00 +00002009-03-16T10:08:33.781-06:00Early last fall, I was asked to create jewelry to be auctioned at Boise Art Museum's 22nd AnnualBeaux Arts Societe Wine Festival.Now, just in the nick of time, I've completed three options for BAM to choose from.Each option is a matched necklace and bracelet, shown below. The decision will be made tomorrow, and the chosen set will be auctioned Saturday, April 4 at the Festival Gala in the Crystalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/M3Rn9ACxSbQ/jewels-for-bam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/M3Rn9ACxSbQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/03/jewels-for-bam.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-7954163089702718625Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:30:00 +00002009-03-02T12:56:54.711-07:00recycledmetal artjewleryhandmadeupcycledThis weekend I took a workshop sponsored by the BSU Art Metals Department. It was so much fun!Susie Ganch was our intstructor and the workshop's title:'Mining for Material/Discovering Our Potential' Susie does wonderful work, susieganch.com, and is involved with a very timely and important cause called Ethical Metalsmiths, ethicalmetalsmiths.org. The idea is to enourage metalsmiths to use http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/hfCwObKbqzI/radical-jewelry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/hfCwObKbqzI" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/03/radical-jewelry.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-253112103560369185Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:45:00 +00002009-03-02T11:26:14.450-07:00assemblage artmetal artfound object sculpture Last nite, the 3rd Annual "We Art Women" was held at the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy. This is where local creative women pool their energies, resources and talents to benefit the WCA Crisis Center, which supports women and children in crisis situations.This is a wonderful cause, one we should all be aware of and one we should all support. Here's their website:http://www.wcaboise.org/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/EC4dRKfwGXo/last-nite-3rd-annual-we-art-women-was.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/EC4dRKfwGXo" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/last-nite-3rd-annual-we-art-women-was.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-2701766618778874670Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:06:00 +00002009-02-24T11:52:16.801-07:00.....yes, I have been goofing off this week, and having a wonderful time. What else can you do when you have a 60th birthday??!? It's been great and I must say, I'm very thankful for such a good life, even if I am getting on in years!It all started last Sunday, when my Mom made my favorite, rum pie, for Sunday Brunch. On Tuesday I was treated to a new hair style, thanks to my talented daughter. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/ieSScwqNJ1A/in-case-anyone-is-wondering.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/ieSScwqNJ1A" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/in-case-anyone-is-wondering.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-1312669003560611657Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:51:00 +00002009-02-16T15:22:24.934-07:00Two long days of driving, threading my way through some major winter storms, and I'm happy to be back home.Funny how the return trip is never as exciting and interesting....and somehow the compelling urge to be back home gets you there as quickly as possible.Once home, I am welcomed by a sweet Valentine from my favorite daughter, who has been faithfully watering the plants and keeping an eye on http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/yE2mI4AaHCI/travelblogue-2142009-home-again-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/yE2mI4AaHCI" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/travelblogue-2142009-home-again-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-8719075786930082404Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:41:00 +00002009-02-16T14:49:48.215-07:00Friday the 13th, and the only spooky thing going on here is that I'm leaving this beautiful weather, scenery and good friends and embarking on a 2 day drive back into the frigid north.Sedona is lovely this time of year, actually, I imagine its lovely any time of year! I really am looking forward to getting home to family, friends and my fun work, but I sure wish I could take some of the warm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/OPAj1k0REII/travelblogue-2132009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/OPAj1k0REII" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/travelblogue-2132009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-6304418247376750140Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:35:00 +00002009-02-16T14:40:44.282-07:00As the end of my journey gets closer, I happily put it off one more day and enjoy visiting with some long-time friends. The Verde Valley has more creative people per capita than any place I've been. Here are a few of my favorites:Rex Peters is a well seasoned wood turner who started out his self-taught journey in 1988. He is a founding member and the manager of the Jerome Artists Co-op. And he ishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/5l6xeUAEBX4/travelblogue-2122009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/5l6xeUAEBX4" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/travelblogue-2122009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-1783627783651016551Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:38:00 +00002009-02-12T09:05:06.294-07:00Jerome, Arizona, is one of my top 5 favorite little towns.It's a very vertical town, hanging precariously on the side of Mingus Mountain. It got its start as a copper mining town but has turned into a very artistic and eclectic community. This picture shows the fantastic view from the Jerome Art Park. Today, there's more snow than art in the Art Park, as you can see, below. I used to set up here,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/rlJlwPUr4U4/travelblogue-2112009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/rlJlwPUr4U4" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/travelblogue-2112009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-7058570361781527315Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:30:00 +00002009-02-10T08:36:02.015-07:00It's time to leave Phoenix and drive north up to the Verde Valley. It's been raining quite a bit here, and that rain could be snow up there. As soon as I get off the blog, I'll check it all out and see just what is going on up there.Eventually, I'm going to be driving back into winter, and believe me, I'm not looking forward to it! It will be great to get back to see family and friends, however, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/MKYyVULBRdA/travelblogue-21009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/MKYyVULBRdA" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/travelblogue-21009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-5646394330752400523Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:06:00 +00002009-02-10T08:29:45.512-07:00Today my cousin Judy and her sister-in-law Carol and I attending the Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum in Phoenix. It was wonderful. I took about 150 pictures and then spent quite some time sorting and deleting and editing. Here a few: The skill, speed and agility is amazing. They start early, in the Tiny Tot division and by the time they grow up and compete in the Adult and Senior http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/c4Ez0-tKQOI/travelblogue-20709.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/c4Ez0-tKQOI" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/travelblogue-20709.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-7906597700371955137Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:00:00 +00002009-02-10T08:06:28.718-07:00Today is my last day in Tucson, so I spend the first half of the day finishing up my shopping. There are a few things I wasn't SURE I needed and a few others I forgot, and know I know I will really need them. I get everything rounded up and leave Tucson about 1:00 pm.This marks a turning point, quite literally, as I'm now heading north. Which means, I'm on my way home, to the snowy and wintry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/VXFm6YwzqsU/travelblogue-2062009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/VXFm6YwzqsU" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/travelblogue-2062009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-2538175202787024617Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:42:00 +00002009-02-08T15:00:31.036-07:00 Today is the opening day of the Holidome show. I think it's the biggest of the 36 shows at the Gem Show. The map says there are 895 vendors in this giant tent which is set up in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn.The show was packed with shoppers, who apparently let the thrill of the hunt override any concerns they may have about the economy. It was a feeding frenzy!I found a lot of great stuff,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/iFNCZJ-J01I/travelblogue-20509.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/iFNCZJ-J01I" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/travelblogue-20509.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-6184990502247132360Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:52:00 +00002009-02-08T12:10:33.650-07:00Today it's back to the grind, with several show locations on my list. Following a hot tip, I check out Moussa's, purported to the the source for morrocan ammonites. I found the ammonites and his an eye-catching set up as well. These ammonites are the earth tone ones that are split it half to show the inner chambers. Some of them have been fossils for so long that they've opalized, which adds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/MslpkvIEjDY/travelblogue-2042009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/MslpkvIEjDY" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/travelblogue-2042009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-8638571888579559519Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:41:00 +00002009-02-08T11:51:05.486-07:00Last nite Lulu and I camped at the casino campground about 15 miles south of Tucson. The camping area is between the casino and the freeway, so there’s a lot a traffic, but wonder of wonders, this is the place for wilidlife viewing. Early evening yesterday, Luly spotted a full size javalina wandering ab out the edge of the parking area. In all the years I’ve been visiting Arizona I’ve only seen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/Ll3yGK9THwA/travelblogue-2032009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/Ll3yGK9THwA" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/travelblogue-2032009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724209266907839013.post-2067083261008716659Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:37:00 +00002009-02-08T11:41:22.527-07:00Two days at the gem show and I’m already worn out. This is not child’s play, and I guess it’s not play for those of us who are now only ‘young at heart’. But just the same, I made a quick estimate of the two shows I’ve attended so far and the number of vendors is surprising. On Sunday it was approximately 300 vendors and on Monday, 175. That’s a lot of stuff to look at!I am hot on the trail of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~3/LOmvXHDrS3E/travelblogue-2022009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kay Seurat)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/KaySeuratJewelry/~4/LOmvXHDrS3E" height="1" width="1"/>http://kayseuratjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/02/travelblogue-2022009.html