My FaceBook Pages Have Been Hacked

To all my Facebook Followers and Friends,

You may have wondered when you tried to go to my Facebook page and it says "This page isn't available" and you haven’t seen any new posts on my Facebook business or personal pages lately.

A few weeks ago my Facebook pages were hacked.   I know I’m not the first person to have this happen to them, it has probably happened to some of you as well.

It’s not fun and I was horrified!

I’ve worked with a person that has experience in hacked FB pages to try and recover them, but this hacker was sophisticated and it was just not possible.

So, I want to alert all of you that if you receive any messages through Facebook - or any emails from me asking for money, or offering you a fantastic opportunity of any kind, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY, RESPOND OR CLICK ON IT!   It is the hacker using them for his nefarious scheme!

Please keep in mind that I would never ever do anything like that.  I’m hoping that none of my followers have been contacted by him. 

If you do receive any message or email that feels a little “off” and have any questions, could you please contact me and let me know?   I would really appreciate it.

I’ve had to create new pages and I’ve lost so many followers that I would love to get back. 

If you still would like to follow me on Facebook - here are the web address of my new pages.    

Business:  https://www.facebook.com/people/High-Desert-Creations/61557661776084/

Personal: https://www.facebook.com/people/Kathi-B-Turner/pfbid0wRjkgdM45e9LPqqXSMCo22KjKp79K6b9S9hWqczpPn5BS79mYmVBxqNnw1unedrKl/

I sure hope you do still want to follow me,  I miss you all! 
Kathi

Here are what the header of my new pages look like, so you can be sure it is really me!!

Spring is Sprung!

From the welcomed winter rain comes the spring greenery and blossoms in the Sonoran desert.

I love the longer days, the warmer temperatures and positivity I feel that comes with the start of this gorgeous time here in Scottsdale.

And with the freshness that is surrounding me, I’m inspired to share with you a few new and bright pieces that will hopefully make you feel what I’m feeling (whatever the weather is like where you hail from).

I think they will be sure to liven up your spirits and your wardrobe too!

All are available here on my website - click each image for more information and to purchase.

Wishing you the Brightest of Springtimes!

Spotlight On One Of My Jewelry Styles (Copy)

The inspirations for my creations come from quite a few places, but always flows from my heart.

The Pacific Northwest is one of those places.

Before the ranching lifestyle took over and I became immersed in Western and Southwestern style, I grew up in Washington State.

I spent time with the Yakama people who graciously and generously shared their rich culture with me. Surrounded by their deep history gave me a passionate interest in learning the history of the Northwest Tribes. To this day it influences and inspires me in my bead and jewelry designs to celebrate their lifestyle, customs and beliefs.

The pieces below are just two examples of this:

“Prosperity”

The intricate tapestry beadwork I create for my pendants was taught to me by the elder women of the Yakama Indian Tribe.

The design of this piece was influenced by a beaver totem.  The Beaver is believed to be a symbol of Prosperity by many North American Tribes.

Made with copper and lapadorite beads. Focal beadwork approx 4 inches by 3 inches, the display bar is handmade copper. Can be worn with the tapestry beadwork, or the neck piece can be worn alone.

This piece is available to purchase here on my website. Click on the image to purchase.

“Spirits”

This piece was inspired by spending time learning about the Northwest Tribes of the USA.

Their Totem Poles read like history from the past.

Created in Sterling Silver with a Green Jade totem. Approx size 2 1/2 inches long from top of bail by 1/2 inch wide. Hangs from a 18 inch ladder style chain.

Click the photo for a larger image.

This piece was recently purchased (read the beautiful letter I received from my client below) BUT please contact me to create a unique Totem Pole pedant necklace specifically for you. Kathi89445@yahoo.com  or call 775-304-6756

Spirits

Thank you Bruce for letting me know with your beautiful words the story of your decision to buy the piece for your daughter.  I hope that she loves and treasures the piece. 

Welcome to my first blog post of 2024.

While the Holidays are now a couple of weeks behind us, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of you and your families a truly remarkable and blissful year ahead.

The last few months of 2023 were a very busy time for me. Upon returning to Arizona from Nevada I immediately went into full action mode with the 2023 Hidden in the Hill Show, which was a HUGE success. Thank you to everyone who purchased from me, and everyone who visited. I hope you had a wonderful time on the Tour. Here are a few lovely women modeling their new jewelry. I hope your new pieces make you feel very stylish.

From top left: Lori D., Washington State, Mrs Jim S., Texas, Dee S., Oregon

I have many new pieces in the Available Pieces Gallery here on my website. Click here to see them!

Then it was full speed ahead to create and complete all of the commissioned jewelry and brand pendants that were going to be given as very special and personal Christmas gifts.
From the photos and the comments below, you can see how thrilled the recipients are with their gift.

Mrs S., Kansas, Jennifer H., New York (pendant incorporating Company logo), Kelly C., Arizona

Comments:  

Mr S., from Kansas  who commissioned this Brand Pendant for his wife (in the photo above):

“Absolutely gorgeous I love it ….there’s a chance of making a lot of brownie points with this!”

Jennifer H, New York.  Hart Precision Rifle Barrels

"It is interesting how life puts us in the paths of other people that we just know we would connect with.  To think someone from a small town in upstate NY would find someone on the west coast and collaborate on such a meaningful piece is really cool. I am a life long horse girl and my boyfriend was a dairy farmer his whole life until he sold the cows a few years ago. And your ranching history is so incredible. We really must get together for coffee some day!!! 😊"

Kelley C, Scottsdale, AZ

“It’s awesome.  Love it!”

I’d love to create a custom one of a kind piece just for you. If you have an idea in mind, please contact me and we can get started. Call me at 775-304-6756 or email by clicking here: Kathi89445@yahoo.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

HIDDEN IN THE HILLS IS 2 WEEKS AWAY!

Click here for Full Show Information, Studio Map and On-Line Directory

High Desert Creations -  Studio #15

31616 N 70th St, Scottsdale, AZ  775-304-6756

This self-guided event/art tour features 164 artists in 41 studios over 2 weekends.

Chat with and watch artists working, add to your art collection, do your Holiday shopping while enjoying the beautiful art & desert scenery. Make a day - or two (or all 6 days) of it! 

Please visit me and 4 other very talented artists at my Studio - #15.

I will be in my private working studio filled with original pendants, bracelets and earrings. I’m happy to share my jewelry-making process and techniques with you.

We would love to see you!

Questions? contact me via email Kathi89445@yahoo.com or call 775-304-6756

Click on the image to go to the online Directory for a larger version of the ad - we’re on page 88 & 89

If you aren’t able to come to High Desert Creations during the event, I will be open by appointment – contact me via email Kathi89445@yahoo.com or call 775-304-6756

Commissions- I Love Them!!

As a jewelry designer and creator I enjoy seeing what I’ve envisioned come to life.

But I also love working with clients on bringing their ideas and creations to life too.

Collaborating with another person is so much fun and I love to see my client’s face when they see the finished piece .

I can take your inspirations and make them real.    This is a commissioned bracelet that I just finished for a very happy client.

Hello Kathi, my bracelet arrived today.  I have no words to describe other than exquisite.  I am happy with the way it lies and angles on my wrist. It is very comfortable and wearable. Thanks again for designing and creating this beautiful work of art for me!  ~ Mary Jane

Maybe you have pieces of inherited or heirloom jewelry that just doesn’t fit your style?

I can deconstruct it  and take portions of it (especially the gemstones or Turquoise ) and fashion a new piece to make it uniquely yours, but stillkeeping the bridge to your loved one.  This is a commissioned Ranch Brand Pendant where I did exactly that.

The turquoise used was from my client’s mother’s ring and earrings.   

Or have you seen something on my website that you absolutely loved - but it’s been marked sold??    Contact me and I can make one for you. It will be slightly different as I cannot exactly copy an existing piece - but it will be a piece that will be unique for you!

See a piece that you love - but would rather it be in another metal - or feature another gemstone?  I can do that as well. Contact me and we can get started -  it will be so much fun to work together on a special jewelry creation for you.

Questions? contact me via email Kathi89445@yahoo.com or call 775-304-6756

THE 27th Annual Hidden in the Hills is just around the corner!

High Desert Creations -  Studio #15 31616 N. 70th Street in North Scottsdale Phone: 775-304-6756

I am pleased to announce the return of the HDC talented/professional guest artists:  

Morrie Elmer: sonoranartsleague.site-ym.com/members/?id=69318935

Jan Griggs: jangriggsfineart.com/

Barbara Rudolph: barbararudolphfineart.com

Rob Stenberg: https://www.instagram.com/stenbergrob/

I will be in my private working studio brimming with original pendants, bracelets and earrings. I’m happy to share my jewelry-making process and techniques with you.

Click here for Full Information, Studio Map and On-Line Directory

Questions? contact me via email Kathi89445@yahoo.com or call 775-304-6756

We all look forward to your visit to High Desert Creations Studio #15

What A Beautiful Way To Adorn Your Arms

Bracelets, Cuffs, Bangles, Wristlets - whatever you choose to call them - I love them.

Clockwise from Top Left: “Moon Beams”,  “Harvest Moon” and “Liberty”

I love designing and creating significant bracelets or cuffs.  In my opinion it’s a perfect way to enhance a wrist or outfit.

I use Copper or Sterling Silver or both combined in one piece.  Chunky with inlaid precious stones and/or roller milled patterns.  My bracelets are typically 1” to 1 1/2” tall.

All three of the bracelets featured above are available for purchase here on my website - Available Pieces - or contact me to collaborate with you to create a custom one of a kind piece to your vision. kathi89445@yahoo.com or call 775-304-6756.

Your arm will thank you.

Taking Orders for Christmas for Custom Ranch Brand Jewelry.

I create Pendants, Bracelets, Key Fobs and more, incorporating your Ranch Brand.  Available in sterling silver and copper (or combination of both), with choices of many different stones and designs.

Made to be worn by women and men, girls and boys.

With Christmas on the horizon and my list growing, contact me now to get your design created in time for a one of a kind and very personal Christmas gift. kathi89445@yahoo.com or call 775-304-6756.

Three Ranch Brand Pendants for three very special Granddaughters

Progress on a custom Brand Pendant

Three Copper Bracelets with Turquoise and one with Stirling Silver Horseshoe and Star

I'm Not Just A One Style Pony!

Do you know that I design and create contemporary styled jewelry?  My first love is envisioning and bringing to reality my western/southwestern creations, however, I equally enjoy imagining and producing simple jewelry with a modern twist. These pieces still incorporate what I’m known for; sterling silver and copper, with turquoise and other beautiful stones embedded, but with a chic twist.  As always they are my own unique designs.

Maybe contemporary is not your style, but you might be looking for a one of a kind of handmade and unique piece for the special person in your life that does?  What a genius gift! 

See below for just a few of my fresh, contemporary and stylish pieces. All are available for purchase here on my website Available Pieces  - or - I’m always available to work with you to create the perfect one just for you. Don’t be shy - get in touch with me at : kathi89445@yahoo.com or call 775-304-6756.

Clockwise from Top Left: “Dancing in the Field”, “The Loving Heart”, “The Wisdom to Know the Difference” and “Wishing You Well”

William Sampson (September 27, 1933-June 3, 1987)

We knew this fine man well. He spent many a week end with us, when we ranched in Ellensburg WA. Met him originally during the Western Art Show that was held during the Ellensburg Rodeo every year. I have two of his original sketches that he drew for us on one of his weekends at our house. His remark at the time, this is how Charlie Russell paid for his keep. He was a very interesting and kind man, very soft spoken, and very proud of his heritage. He commissioned me to bead him a medicine bag cover, in a requested design that meant something special to him and his people. Sonny will forever represent a special time in our ranching time in Eastern Washington. RIP you are missed by so many.

William Sampson

William Sampson Jr. (September 27, 1933 – June 3, 1987) was a Native American painter, actor, and rodeo performer. He is best known for his performance as the apparent deaf and mute Native American Chief Bromden in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and as Crazy Horse in the 1977 western The White Buffalo, as well as his roles as Taylor in Poltergeist II: The Other Side and Ten Bears in 1976's The Outlaw Josey Wales.

William "Will" Sampson Jr., also known by his childhood nickname, "Sonny," a Muscogee Creek man, was born in Okmulgee County,

Sampson competed in rodeos (his specialty being bronco busting), for about twenty years. He was on the rodeo circuit when producers Saul Zaentz and Michael Douglas—of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest—were looking for a large Native American to play the role of Chief Bromden. Sampson stood an imposing 6'7" tall. Rodeo announcer Mel Lambert mentioned Sampson to them, and after lengthy efforts to find him, they hired him on the strength of an interview. He had never acted before.

Sampson was an artist. His large painting depicting the Ribbon Dance of the Muscogee (Creek) is in the collection of the Creek Council House Museum in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. His artwork has been shown at the Gilcrease Museum and the Philbrook Museum of Art. In 1983 he founded and served on the board of directors of the American Indian Registry for the Performing Arts.

Sampson suffered from scleroderma, a chronic degenerative condition that affected his heart, lungs, and skin. During his lengthy illness, his weight fell from 260 lb to 140 lb , causing complications related to malnutrition. After undergoing a heart and lung transplant at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, he died on June 3, 1987, of post-operative kidney failure. Sampson was 53 years old

Hello from Winnemucca

Summer is here - so that means I’m in my studio in Winnemucca, in northern Nevada.

I’m very blessed to be able to call 2 cities home. Each with its own beauty and natural spaces. And I’m certainly blessed to have a full studio in each.

I’ve finished setting up my studio here, which is in the barn. Hearing the chickens and smelling horses always sparks my creativity.

At least to me! Can’t wait to see and share with you what this beautiful setting inspires me to create.

Wishing you all a very happy beginning of summer ~ Kathi

Father’s Day is Sunday June 18th

Look no further for a very special gift that’s just perfect for a very special Dad.

I don’t only create beautiful jewelry for women, but I also design pieces specifically for men too - as you can see from the photos below.

Give him a pendant on a heavier weight chain - or a one of a kind Bolo Tie.   Designed and made by me in Stirling Silver, Copper and Turquoise. All four are available and can be delivered in time for Dad’s big day. Click on each photo for more information and to purchase.

Gift Cards are also available!

I hope all of the amazing Dad’s out there have a fun day! ~ Kathi

Spring in the Sonoran Desert

Spring has sprung outside my studio.  As you can see by the photos below, the desert here in Arizona is putting on quite a show! I just had to share with you.
Feast your eyes on the magnificent beauty just outside my door!

Happy Spring to You All ~ Kathi

Beautiful Gifts For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is right around the corner!

Jewelry is always a wonderful gift for any Mom, something she will love, appreciate and cherish -especially since it’s from you!

From necklaces to earrings, rings and bracelets, there is bound to be something that catches your eye.

Here are just a few of pieces I currently have available.   Click on each photo to see each in detail, get more information, and to purchase.

There are many more beautiful pieces to see on on my website - click here to view the gallery.   

If nothing appeals to you in the gallery - you could always purchase a gift card for her to choose her favorite jewelry piece.  Click here to purchase a gift card. 

Wishing all of the wonderful Mothers out there a very Happy Day! 

Kathi

Delighted Clients!

Over the past several weeks, I’ve been thrilled to receive photos of women wearing the pieces they bought or commissioned for themselves, or received as a special gift. One of my very favorites things is the opportunity to see my jewelry modeled so beautifully by happy clients. I’m so gratified to know that something I’ve designed and created can bring joy and happiness to people. Thank you all for your purchases, you made my day by sending me these photos!

Recently Created Wearable Works of Art.

I’ve been busy! 

I’m proud to present to you just a few of my newest adornments. Each is one of a kind, imaginatively created. Click on each for full information.

Ps- Custom commissions are welcome!

Happy 2023

To All Of My Clients, Supporters and Friends,

As the New Year starts, I want to take a moment to thank you for your patronage and interest.
I am so grateful for each and everyone of you.

Wishing for you all the very best for the upcoming year.

May your New Year flourish with new discoveries, wonderful inspirations and happiness to fill your heart.

~ Kathi