Our Story
My grandma at one of her shows!
Hello, I’m Katelyn Griffin, and I am the face behind KKay’s Designs. Although Kkay's Designs started in 2023, crafting has always been a passion of mine. KKay is what my family calls me which started when I became an aunt. Everyone else knows me as Kate.
My grandparents started their own jewelry business, J & M Unique Designs, after retirement. They even visited Arizona year after year for a gem show to purchase specific product for the business which was perfect with their love of traveling, art, and adventure. Growing up, I begged my parents to take me to one of their shows. When I finally got my driver’s license, I started to visit my grandparents at the art shows and see them in action. It was awesome to watch them. My grandma, Judy, knew the names of each of the stones used to make the bracelets and where the stones originated. She was a walking advertisement for their products. My grandpa, Mike, knew all the stones as well; however, I was most impressed with how quickly he could make the bracelets and other jewelry. They were really the dream team together.
Unfortunately, my grandma was diagnosed with dementia, and she passed away in July of 2022. She impacted everyone in her life so greatly, and it was such a hard loss. Although I lost my grandma, I gained the opportunity to pass on her legacy by running her beloved business. I am beyond blessed and so excited to see where this journey will take me.
I plan to start posting where I am traveling for shows. Also, I hope to grow an online audience and a space to share new products. So please, come follow along.