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  • Lucky Horse Shoe Necklaces

    Posted by Kim on May 5, 2012

    I like making things that people might want to wear on a regular basis like a modern day talisman. A necklace , ring , or earring that you feel might bring you luck. With this said was the start of my “Lucky” line of jewelry. In this line so far there are  , …

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  • Earth Day Gritty Style

    Posted by Kim on April 21, 2012

     

    To celebrate Aveda in the University Village is hosting a Jewelry party! And Gritty was invited.  This was a perfect excuse to use up some of that found plastic that I’ve been collecting off the streets of Seattle.

    See, do my part! I’m making sure this plastic doesn’t make it in to …

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  • Gritty Jewelry

    Cigar Box Guitar Necklace

    Posted by Kim on April 15, 2012

    Well as you guys might know , I’m a southern girl who lives in the Pacific North West.  Yes, I eat grits , black eyed peas , boiled peanuts , and hoe cakes ………………………

    I hadn’t been home in a while , four years to be honest . The mom …

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  • March Already

    Posted by Adam on March 9, 2012

    Spring approaches and Gritty charges onward. We’ve got some shows coming up, with a special focus on The Muddy Roots Music Festival this August in Cookeville, TN. We’ll divulge more on that later, but this spirit possessed the bench and a cigar box guitar charm was born.

    It all starts with some fire…

    A tidy box forms.

    Some …

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  • Day dreams about Gritty in the new year

    Posted by Kim on January 16, 2012

    We are in the new year by almost a month. I have definitely taken sometime off from the bench but I’m ready to get back to work. Now I find myself daydreaming about things I wanna do with Gritty. This summer I will be applying for Renegade an amazing show, and it means if I get in I’d get to travel …

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  • Thank you!

    Posted by Kim on January 2, 2012

    A Big THANK YOU to everyone who made this a great holiday season. When I think of all of you who purchased jewelry from Gritty for yourself or a loved one it makes me smile. To see so many people dig what I do is awesome! Now, I would love to see photos of …

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  • Who doesn’t love a discount?

    Posted by Kim on December 18, 2011

    Hey you last minute shoppers!

    If you’re in Portland or Seattle your jewelry can easily get to you in time for the holidays!

    How about 20% off handmade artisan jewelry? Go to my etsy and buy something for your Gritty friends and family, use coupon code 122011. If you’re not shopping for Christmas, that’s o.k. too. This discount will run till the end …

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  • Urban Craft Uprising

    Posted by Kim on December 17, 2011

    After many years of applying to Urban Craft Uprising they finally let me in! All at the same time I felt nervous and excited. I couldn’t wait to design new jewelry and displays to show them off. What I came up with I was very happy about.  Jewelry wise, horse shoes and clovers were added to my “Lucky” line, and “Oddities” got a …

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  • Working in my pajamas

    Posted by Kim on November 26, 2011

    I’ve had quite a bit off time off of work for Thanksgiving and (not to sound bitter) my boss took a working trip to some tropical island. So the studio has been closed. It has been great! Much needed quality time with my bench. However, I do miss my co-workers a bit! Hi you guys! One of the things that is not suffering from …

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  • Getting Ready!

    Posted by Kim on November 12, 2011

    For the holidays! Urban Craft Uprising is happening in a matter of weeks! I’m so excited. After many years of applying, I finally got in. Oh my nerves………… but my displays and all the new jewelry I’ve made, I’m really happy with. It always works my nerves but I’m very happy to show my whole collection. To see all the jewels laid out and …

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