DKblog http://www.dkgraham.com/blog glass, greyhounds, graphics… & whatever crumbs fall from my grey matter Mon, 03 May 2010 23:20:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 New Animal Rescue Stamps from USPS – Just another way to support Rescue! http://www.dkgraham.com/blog/2010/05/new-animal-rescue-stamps-from-usps-just-another-way-to-support-rescue/ http://www.dkgraham.com/blog/2010/05/new-animal-rescue-stamps-from-usps-just-another-way-to-support-rescue/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 23:20:29 +0000 Don http://www.dkgraham.com/blog/2010/05/new-animal-rescue-stamps-from-usps-just-another-way-to-support-rescue/ We support animal rescue here at DKGraham, donating a portion of pendant sales to Greyhound rescue, so I jumped at this simple way to do a bit more for our furry friends. These new stamps support shelters by raising awareness and also a million dollars worth of food. Just another great way we support animal rescue and you can too!

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I’m in the middle of a packaging project for an exciting new product so it has taken over my productive hours for the time being. Can’t wait? Feel free to email me and I can show you what’s available. Check back soon ;)

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Pendants for Pooches is off to a great start! The first donation check from our efforts is in the mail and on it’s way to a very deserving, and extremely needing group, Homes for Hounds.

It’s been a slow start this year for sales, however in spite of a down economy we have delivered on our promise to support greyhound rescue. This quarters donation is only $32, but every penny counts and these noble dogs need every bit of it. Keep an eye on our site for new pendants coming soon and the launch of our home party program. Every sale makes a difference in the life of a greyhound so keep wearing our pendants and loving the dogs!

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“Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in Wonderland”
Show February 5th – 14th
11am – 5pm daily

Opening Cocktail Party
Saturday February 6th
5-8pm

Where:
Salty Teacup, studio & gallery
7315 N. Alta Ave
in the Heart of St. Johns (behind the St. Johns Cinema)

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Hey there! Are you on Facebook? Now, so are we! Come “fan” our DKGraham page and I will enter you in a drawing for one of my handmade glass pendants.

*Update* I will be including all my new February Twitter Followers (@DKGrahamNW) in the drawing too! If your on both, you get two entries!!

I’ll announce the lucky winner all over the blogOSphere March 1st so don’t procrastinate too long ;)

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Come see my work in person, meet a group of interesting artists, pick up that last minute Valentines gift or just show up for the free drinks. If your in the Portland Metro area this will be worth the trip:

From Salty Teacup
“Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in Wonderland”

February 5th thru 14th
11am to 5pm

COCKTAIL PARTY
Saturday February 6th
5-8pm
Come meet the Artists & Designers, festive attire encouraged

Featuring New Work By:
Aaron M Vandergraeff
A new collection of paintings incorporating collage & acrylics
X-Rayted – Cass & Alecia
Couture Millinery & Jewelry
Jen Bodendorfer
Recycled frames embelished with vintage bits-n-bobs
DK Graham – Kirstan Graham
Hand made glass pendants, art glass lamps & plates
Free Lauren Marsella – Lauren Marsella
Shrinky dink jewelry, handpainted recycled art wear & accessories

We will also be showing lots of new work by our other artists & designers. Valentines day is coming up so there will be lots of creative alternatives to the standard flowers, candy & I love you balloon (check out our other photo albums for a sneak peek). Have a friend with a birthday coming up, there’s something for every occasion & every style.

Free reusable cotton tote bags filled with goodies for customers…while supplies last

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We are so excited to jump in the studio with our brand new Inland All-In-Wonder to coldwork some new pieces. I’m particularly stoked about my new reactive and opaline pendants and can’t wait to take them to the next level with a bit of grinding. In the meantime here are a few pics of the latest batch:

]]> http://www.dkgraham.com/blog/2009/12/on-the-first-day-of-christmas/feed/ 0 The New Batch: Reactive is HOT! http://www.dkgraham.com/blog/2009/12/the-new-batch-reactive-is-hot/ http://www.dkgraham.com/blog/2009/12/the-new-batch-reactive-is-hot/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:48:46 +0000 Don http://www.dkgraham.com/blog/archives/225 A sneak peak into the latest batch of new pendants reveals some fantastical results! Picked up a few sheets of the new Bullseye Reactive glass and I am loveing these creations. I can’t wait to get them finished up and on Etsy…

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