The Curb Cup

This morning I delivered the Curb Cup; been working on it for the last week....  OMG, it looks soooo great :)

I made the cup for the event last year, & decided to do some improving on it for this year's event coming up...  It got a really good polish: super bright and shiny--with the power wire brush 1st, then a coat of Harley Davidson metals polish :)   I added a few rivets along the top for fun, & some huge gold bolts on the bottom...and cool new graphics: much brighter & more colorful...the finishing touch--sparkles!  Yep, I couldn't resist adding some rhinestones for a bit more flash.

The cup is making its way around the Saturday Market this morning, & then will be on display at Urban Outfitters in the window.  It's going to be making an appearance at Alive after 5 on Wednesday, and then the big event on Sun. the 29th: don't miss it :)

Check out the event website: www.boisecurbcup.com

Last year was a blast: I've never seen so many people in downtown at once--it was crazy!

Fun facts about the cup: it's made from all recycled stuff (except the graphics).  Aluminum that came from Idaho Power, copper pipes, & brass bolts & thingies from my stash.  It stands over 3 feet tall, & weighs a lot: takes 2 people to carry the thing around....or a red wagon :)  Each year's winner gets a decal on the back of the cup and a smaller, trophy sized version to take home.

The trophy version is a little over a foot tall, and also made from recycled stuff :)  Cute!

Anyway, I can't wait to see all the performers on Sunday: hope to see you there : )

Amber

I want....

Sculptural light fixtures made from recycled plumbing parts & glass....how cool it that! 

I would love to have one of these in my house, or new office....hmmmmm...

I could also see the same idea with sparkling crystals too....hmmmmm....

too cool.

I have a bunch of facet type things laying about in the back of the warehouse....hmmmm

More about the designs & artist here: www.liquidlightsite.com

Boise Open Studios (BOSCO)

Since I am soon going to have a studio space of my very own in Boise, & with a bit of nudging from some friends, I went ahead & sent in my app: & to my surprise, I'm in!!  (I guess this means we really have to have the shop finished by October)

Every spring & fall, the members of BOSCO open up their studios for the weekend & invite the public to come visit.  It's a pretty big event; with an artist reception to kick off the weekend--and I'm signing up to be on the tour this October...more details to come...

This is going to be a stretch for me: typically I'm pretty much reclusive; especially when it comes to having visitors in my work space.  My excuse for the last few years has been that I don't have a proper studio---I've only had one group of people over this past spring to tour my workspace & home: & it took a lot of coaxing, I will admit.   But it was really a lot of fun & I think it will be a good thing to be a part of the Boise tour :) 

Anyway, I'm excited: and this gives me a deadline (that's not very far away!) for the shop construction/move....wish me luck :)

Amber