There is nothing better than supporting local or family-owned businesses. While some of these businesses do not have a physical store to shop at, selling is made easy with Etsy. The holiday season upon us, spend your money wisely!
1. Counting Crafty Sheep
Owner Melanie Depciniski of Allentown started Counting Crafty Sheep by creating unique knits during her daughter's naps. This shop offers both knitted and crocheted clothing, toys and accessories that can be customized at the customer's request.
2. Naturally Me By Karen
Allentown's own Karen Walters channels her passion for health and wellness into creating her own natural bath and body collection. This shop offers handmade whipped soap, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner, lip scrubs and jelly soaps.
3. Shepherd Hills Alpacas
Shop owner Diane Beauchner of Macungie offers creations made of fleece from her own alpacas. Her handmade creations include a bird nesting ball, decorative gnomes, felted soap and dryer balls.
4. Corabelle & Bree
Jennifer Halamar of Bethlehem created her Corabelle & Bree shop so that she could share her creativity with others. Her shop features colorful knitted pieces for adults and children like hats, animal-inspired cowls, fingerless gloves and more. She also accepts custom orders.
5. TwiigiTrends
TwiggiTrends of Bethlehem was created to fulfill the desire to create fashion-forward, one-of-a-kind pieces that you can't find in stores. This shop features trendy, hand-crafted necklaces, bracelets, knits and accessories.
6. The CuriousCatbird
The CuriousCatbird creates handmade screen-printed goods in Easton. Products include T-shirts, messenger bags, totes, backpacks, mugs and tea towels. New designs and products are continuously being added to the store.
7. Jennifer Mary Handmade
This Nazareth nester uses polymer clay to make handmade beaded necklaces. From neutrals to colors that pop, she believes that simplicity can make a statement. Better yet, 10 percent of all profits go directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
8. Hilltop Candle
All of the candles sold by Hilltop Candle of Hellertown are hand poured and made from all-natural soy. Candles are available in a variety of sizes, poured into a tin can or mason jar and feature scents such as milk and honey, lavender and sage and espresso latte.
9. Sarah Trumbauer Creatives
Using an X-acto knife and paper, Sarah Trumbauer creates spectacular prints and cuts in Allentown. Her shop includes her own designs of paper-cut necklaces, prints, greeting cards and so much more.
10. Old Memoreez
Old Memoreez of Allentown features antique and vintage jewelry and collectables. From necklaces to broaches of various ages and materials, this shop has over 2,000 available items and would be a great resource for collectors.
