Celebrating 15 Years of AK Tie Dye: A Rad Journey of Color, Creativity, and Community

Fifteen years ago, a chance encounter at a street fair in Mountain View sparked a journey that transformed my life. The tie-dyed pillowcase I made and brought home was the first thing I ever remember dyeing. I started dyeing almost everything I could and decided to start my own business. My entrepreneurial mind was tickled, and it honestly didn't feel like work (for a long time anyway). My uncle placed an order for uniforms for his crew, and that investment in my art business was the jumping-off point I needed.

Fifteen years have passed since that time, and I'm excited to celebrate this milestone in 2025! Join in as we take a colorful stroll down memory lane, appreciate the artistry that has defined our journey, and look forward to a future filled with even more creativity and inspiration. I am inviting all my friends, customers, and students to submit any stories or photos of our connections. Please post here, message me, or email me at aktiedye@gmail.com. I will be sharing some selected histories in a new blog series on my website and sharing on social media this summer.

Our only vendor event for the month will be Saturday 10/5 and Sunday 10/6 from noon-7 both days. This is doubling as an end of season SALE so come check out the good deals to be had! Bargain bin is overstocked, come adopt some tie dye.

Join us in Homer at Karen Hornaday Park for this new event! General admission $10, Babies in arms free,
Kids under 12, seniors, military and teachers are $5
Amazing variety of vendors and food- the tavern and awesome performances! Free costume contest, free eating contest, free kid questing, free kid crafting, free Photo Booth and more!
LARPing Fighter Ring- $5 for 3 rounds, awesome mini quest (more info to come) $20, larping swords for sale. Wooden swords for sale- personalize and paint! Face painting, Magic the Gathering Tournaments- and so much more! So much fun to be had!! Check out the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/g/K2koGHrxgT8kMJjK/

Festival season is all but over and I will be restocking my favorite shops with all the inventory that is left. Shop Sugar Magnolias and The Goods starting 10/9/24. I know a lot of people have been looking for me and I can be so elusive! I hope having these local shops restocked will make it easy for you to shop, they have super convenient hours and locations. I really appreciate my customers who put up with me (lol) being here or there and seek out AK Tie Dye.
I may have said I was retiring from holiday shows, but I guess I changed my mind because I am going to be setting up at several of my favorite shows in the next couple months. Please stay tuned dates and details in next month's newsletter.
AK Tie Dye will be sharing a booth with Alaska Rug Company (our sister business) at several of the upcoming events, stocking some really unique gift items. In the purchase of our new business, we had to start a new Etsy shop. If you are an etsy shopper we could really use some love and follows over there https://alaskarugco.etsy.com
We make all kinds of home decor items customized to match your style, we offer FREE shipping on all Etsy orders and so please take a moment to support us over there, or give us a follow in ig or fb at @akrugco

Visit this montly upcycle workshop to give your old clothes a makeover. Items should be of natural fibers, prewashed (brought damp). Please RSVP by texting Jen at 9079539376
Hosted by The Goods in Soldotna 10/15/24

Tea towels are so useful, they can be used in the kitchen or as a great reusable gift wrap called a furoshiki. Please purchase tickets asap to ensure your spot in this workshop. Tickets and more info https://aktiedye.com/classes

As always, we wholesale! Need some color for your store or staff? Talk to me to get started. I can supply super high quality USA made clothing OR I can dye your stuff. I have experience working with restaurants, breweries, dispensaries, and several local shops. We offer a variety of options for clothing and dye designs. You can send me an email at aktiedye@gmail.com with any questions.

CALL FOR PHOTOS
It has been a while since I requested happy customer photos, and while I occasionally steal them from social media or friends, I would love to see you in your AK Tie Dye! Ok friends, I hope you have an amazing October.
live long and prosper
jen