Faith on Lookout Mountain Art Studio
Pick a design and a color story, and I'll fold, ice, and dye a piece that exists exactly once in the world — yours. You'll see photos of your finished shirt and approve it before you ever pay a cent.
500+ originals dyed to date • $45 + $5 shipping • Ships in 7–10 days
✦ Handmade & never repeated
Ordering, the Nini way
No carts, no gambles. Ordering here works like commissioning an artist — because that's exactly what it is.
Pick a design, a color story, your shirt style and size. Or let the ice surprise you.
Folded, iced, and dyed by hand on Lookout Mountain. Ready to ship in 7–10 days — sooner when I can.
I send pictures of your finished piece. No payment until you love it.
Pay easily by Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or Zelle — then it's wrapped with care and on its way.
The one-of-one promise: no two pieces, not ever. When yours is made, there will never be another like it.
Step one — choose your design
💛 These pieces are samples of my designs and color stories. Each one shown has already found (or will find) its person — yours will be dyed fresh in the same design and colors, and it will be one of one, just for you. Want the exact shirt shown instead? Many are ready to ship in my Etsy shop ↗.
The gallery strolls on its own — rest your finger or mouse on it to pause, or tap any piece for a closer look 🎥
Step two — choose your color story
These are the color families I love to dye — named for the mountain, the creek, and the memories that inspire them. Tap one and I'll set it up in your order.
Feeling brave?
My favorite orders are the ones where I get to say a prayer, pile on the ice, and let it paint whatever it wants. Give me your size — that's all — and I'll dye you a total surprise. The ice has never once let me down.
"Letting the dye flow as it wants, trusting the process — just as God teaches me to trust Him every day."
How the magic happens
I fold the fabric, layer powdered dye, and bury it in ice. As the ice melts it splits the colors and carries them through the cloth in ways no one could plan. This is what I think of as true art — the ice is my paintbrush.
I start with a rich black shirt and pull the color out — then dye new color back into the glow. The results are dramatic, deep, and honestly stunning. People fall hard for these.
The classic swirl you remember — fuchsia, turquoise, and lemon yellow, tied and dyed by hand the old way. Joyful, bright, and timeless.
Colors of Grace Designs
Original No. 517 — the only one on Earth
"No two pieces. Not ever." — Nini
What arrives at your door
"From my hands to your heart — tie-dye creations inspired by grace."
Meet the hands behind the dye
I'm the artist and heart behind Colors of Grace Designs, creating one-of-a-kind hand-dyed art-wear on Lookout Mountain in Georgia — where faith, color, and purpose meet.
What began as a fun activity with my family quickly became a passion — a way to pour prayer, creativity, and joy into something I could share. My inspiration comes from the quiet beauty of this mountain: the soft colors of sunrise, the deep blues and greens of the creek water, and all the bold and gentle shades in between. It comes from my children, grandchildren, and husband who fill my heart with joy, and the cherished memory of my mom, dad, and brother whose love still guides me. Most of all, it comes from our mighty Creator, who has blessed me every step of the way.
Every design is unique — never mass-produced, never duplicated. I work in small batches, letting the dye flow as it wants, trusting the process just as God teaches me to trust Him every day. If one of these pieces finds its way to you, I hope you feel the love and intention that went into it — and that it makes you feel beautiful and a little extra blessed when you wear it.
— Nini
Kind words from the mountain
A great colorful shirt just as pictured. I like the turtle design incorporated with the tie dye.
★★★★★
Susan — Geode Sea Turtle Tee, via Etsy
More kind words are on their way from festival friends who've been wearing my pieces for years. 💛
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Join the studio list
🎨 That's shipping on me!
Be the first to see what comes off the dye table, hear when seasonal color stories arrive, and get your welcome code the moment you join. No noise, no spam — just color.
You're in! 💛 Use code GRACE5 in your order and I'll take $5 off — check your inbox for a hello from me.
Order your original
Tell me what you're dreaming of — a design, a color story, and your size. I'll confirm within a day, dye your piece with care, and send photos for your approval before any payment.
You send this formI'll reply within a day to confirm your combo.
I dye your one-of-oneReady to ship in 7–10 days — sooner when I can.
You approve the photosNo payment until you love what you see.
It ships with its certificateWrapped with care, straight from the mountain.