Author: Gen Terpstra

  • Violet Blue Designs

    Violet Blue Designs

    Violet Blue Designs

    Dot Artist
    Bethlehem, PA

    Dog dot Mandala hand-painted by artist Violet Blue Designs of the Lehigh Valley PA

    I have been crafting my entire life. I owned a craft store when I was younger and sold it when I had my children. I continued to craft. I have done all kinds of crafts. After my children were grown I opened a bead shop. I had that for 7 years. I finally fell into the art of dots and was hooked. It is the most relaxing art I have ever done. I feel like the designs tell you what they want to be.Dot art rainbow round box hand painted by Violet Blue Designs

    If it can be painted on I can dot on it. I have a stand at Jennifer’s Unique Boutique up at the Lehigh Valley Mall. I do numerous craft shows during the year including Mayfair, Leesport Craft show, Wind Creek Outlet Craft show, Lower Macungie Community Center Craft Show to name a few. I will definitely be doing more in the future.

    I dot pots and fill them with cute miniatures and artificial succulents. I will be adding empty pots to my inventory so you can plant your own plants in them. I dot Mandelas and wood cutouts. I can make any animal or shape you want. I also make ornaments and will be starting on bookmarks soon.

    Contact:  Phone: 610-349-8992  •   Website: https://violet-blue-designs.ueniweb.com/  •  E-mail: chloebear16@gmail.com

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  • Mosaics by Audrey

    Mosaics by Audrey

    Mosaics by Audrey

    Jewelry Maker, Jeweler, Crafter
    Bethlehem, PA

    Mosaic earring and necklace set, handmade by Mosaics by Audrey of Lehigh Valley PA

    Welcome to Mosaics by Audrey where I create jewelry using glass.

    I’m Audrey and I love living in the Lehigh Valley and have lived here for almost my whole life.

    After I retired from a career in IT, I discovered how to create mosaics with glass and found it so much fun. When I discovered creating jewelry with glass, it was amazing, and it awoke in me a different type of creativity! Mosaic pendants and necklaces, handmade by Mosaics by Audrey of Lehigh Valley PA

    Making jewelry gives me great joy and satisfaction, especially finding new color combinations and creating new designs. I love the beauty of glass and the infinite range of colors and types.

    I enjoy doing custom orders, making something new and exactly what someone wants.

    But above everything else, I love to see my customers enjoying my jewelry.

    Contact:  Phone: 610-570-7871  •   Website: www.etsy.com/shop/MosaicsByAudrey  •  E-mail: astasak@rcn.com

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  • Stitches by Sharon Lane

    Stitches by Sharon Lane

    Stitches by Sharon Lane

    Quilter and Sewist
    Bethlehem, PA

    Table Display of Sewed Goods by Stitches by Sharon Lane of the Lehigh Valley PA

    I am a retired kindergarten teacher and grandmother of two adorable grandsons! I’ve always liked creating: either activities for my classroom, things for our home and crafting. When our son graduated from college I decided to make him a T shirt quilt. It was fun, challenging and so rewarding. My son loved it and needless to say, I caught the sewing/quilting bug and a fabric addiction! That has led me to find ways to use up a ship load of cotton fabric I’ve collected over the last 3 years!Handmade, hand-sewed Country Apron by Stitches by Sharon Lane in the Lehigh Valley PA

    I sell my home goods at area craft fairs and have created a Facebook page called Stitches by Sharon Lane. I like to work with my clients to create custom items which match their personality and home decor. Baby quilts can also be ordered and are priced according to materials and time spent. I hope you like what you see!

    Contact:  Phone: 610-393-2289   •   Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560259962650  •  E-mail: sharonmasemore@icloud.com

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  • Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theatre

    Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theatre

    Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theatre

    Drive-In Movie Theatre
    Orefield, PA

    Shankweiler's Drive in Supports Lehigh Valley's Makers!

    Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theatre is the second drive-in ever built, and the oldest operating drive-in theater in the world. We are open year-round, showing a variety of new releases and retro classics.

    We also strive to amplify local businesses & organizations through collaborations at the theater, including advertising, pop-up tables, vendor fairs/markets, and more.

    Come visit us!

    4540 Shankweiler Rd.

    Orefield, PA 18069

     

    Contact:  Phone: 610-481-0800  •   Website: www.shankweilers.com  •  E-mail: shankweilers.drivein@gmail.com

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  • Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC LLC

    Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC LLC

    Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC LLC

    Local Heating and Air Conditioning Experts
    Hellertown, PA

    Carl Volkman and Sons HVAC LLC, support the Lehigh Valley's Makers.

    Hvac contractor
    Heater repair
    Air conditioning repair
    Heater replacement
    Air conditioning replacement
    Gas line installation
    Water heater repair
    Water heater replacement
    Boiler repair
    Boiler replacement
    Ductless minisplit installation

     

    Physical Address:

    468 Maple Rd.

    Hellertown, PA 18055

    Contact:  Phone: 484-704-2275  •   Website: www.carlvolkmansons.com   •  E-mail: Carl72003@gmail.com

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  • (CPR) C.harlie’s P.rofessional R.escue

    (CPR) C.harlie’s P.rofessional R.escue

    (CPR) C.harlie’s P.rofessional R.escue

    Health Services and Education
    Bethlehem, PA

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    My name is Hermione Charles, I’m active duty nurse with numerous years CPR readiness. I’m the owner of C.harlie’s P.rofessional R.escue reaching out to the Lehigh Valley and surrounding area, providing everyone a life saving tool which not only save lives but and also enhance their readiness in the workplace and at home.

    Your AHA BLS certification is good for 2 years and renewal is fast and easy. My class will help them recognize and respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies.

    The First Aid training class will also teach you how and when to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), which is a portable device that can send an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm. Learning how to perform CPR on an infant or child & adults – a skill that can truly save a life – is a worthwhile investment.

    While no one ever plans on using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ­­– in adult, especially on an infant or child ­­– knowing how to perform the emergency procedure can make all the difference while you wait for medical responders. This life-saving technique can be crucial, and necessary by maintaining continuous blood flow to the body’s vital organs. Without blood flow, brain damage can occur in just as little as 15 seconds. Charlies Professional Rescue (CPR), C.harlie's P.rofessional R.escue trains school personnel, nurses, babysitters, and more in the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and more!

    As an official partner of the American Heart Association(AHA), and owner of (CPR) C.harlie’s P.rofessional R.escue, I provide classes that teach parents, grandparents, babysitters (nannies), siblings over 12 years of age, or anyone else who cares after kids how to perform CPR and First Aid on infants and children.

    Babysitters can also benefit from learning this life-saving technique, since parents will feel much more comfortable leaving their young ones with someone that can handle such an emergency.

    Contact:  Phone: 888-280-0788  •  E-mail: charlies888angels@gmail.com

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  • Linda’s Originals

    Linda’s Originals

    Linda’s Originals

    Maker of Handmade Jewelry featuring Beadweaving and Wire Sculpture
    Bangor, PA

    Lindas Originals Beadweaving Peacock Bracelet

    Linda’s Originals came into existence 18 years ago when I decided I needed a hobby. I started making different types of jewelry that was received very favorably at craft shows. That was when I decided to open an Etsy shop. I strive to maintain excellent customer service. I have many 5 star reviews and am considered a start seller.

    I make many different types of jewelry. Some consists of selecting pieces I like and putting them together to make unique pieces. I also love beadweaving and have a lot of pieces incorporating this method. I make wire sculpture and wire wrapped pendants. I also have worked with a lot of people to create custom pieces. Most of my pieces are for women, but I do make men’s and children’s jewelry.

    Contact:  Phone: 610-905-1622   •   Website: www.etsy.com/shop/lindasorigjewelry/   •  E-mail: LindasOrigPlus@aol.com

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  • Cheryl Baker, Moravian Star Maker

    Cheryl Baker, Moravian Star Maker

    Cheryl Baker, Moravian Star Maker

    Maker of Hand-folded Paper Moravian Stars
    Bethlehem, PA

    Baskets of Paper Moravian Stars, Made by the Lehigh Valley's Cheryl Baker, Moravian Star Maker

    At a school in Niesky, Germany, boys were taught to make a many-pointed star as part of a math lesson. This “Moravian Star” has now become synonymous with how the Moravians celebrate the importance of the Christmas season and the light it brings.

    As a student at Moravian College, now Moravian University, I bought a star making kit at the Moravian Book Shop and taught myself. I have been making them now for more than 40 years! I have given them as wedding, Christmas, and birthday gifts, made them for baby and wedding showers, created mobiles, and hung them on trees and displayed them in vases and bowls. For years my friends encouraged me to take the leap and create a business with them! I hope my stars bring you a ray of light and hope in a weary world.

    You can find my stars at local fairs and festivals throughout the year, as well as the following locations:

    Kaleidoscope Collective at 77 W. Broad St., 12C, Bethlehem, PA 18018

    Paisley Sun, 558 Main St., Bethlehem, PA 18018

    Contact:  Phone: 610-248-0414  • Website: https://moravianstarsofbethlehem.com/   •  E-mail: cbakes82@gmail.com

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  • Stofanak Custom Cabinetry

    Stofanak Custom Cabinetry

    Stofanak Custom Cabinetry

    Custom Cabinet Manufacturer
    Bethlehem, PA (Lower Nazareth Twp)

    Beautiful custom vanity designed and built by Stofanak Custom Cabinetry in Bethlehem/Lower Nazareth

    Founded in Bethlehem by Philip J. Stofanak Sr in 1951, we at Stofanak Custom Cabinetry have been designing and building custom cabinetry for residential and commercial projects for over 70 years. Now including the third Stofanak generation, our family are all proud Lehigh Valley natives.

    If your style is Shaker, MCM, contemporary, or traditional, we can accommodate your wishes. Our talented residential designers will meet with you to discuss your project, take measurements, and help with all the cabinet details. On the commercial side of the business we have worked in many local restaurants, hospitals, Country Clubs, car dealerships, and much more!

    Whether it’s a new kitchen, a whole house of built-ins, a small Powder Room vanity, or a restaurant, we can do it all.

    Contact:  Phone: 610.759.9311  •   Website and Custom Order Information: www.stofanak.com   •  E-mail: kathleen@stofanak.com

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  • Sarah Nicole Designs

    Sarah Nicole Designs

    Sarah Nicole Designs

    Crafter
    Palmer (Easton), PA

    Sarah Nicole Designs book ornament

    We are Sarah Nicole Designs, where creativity meets craftsmanship! We are a mother-daughter duo dedicated to bringing beauty into everyday life through our hand-crafted, artistic creations. What began during the Covid pandemic as a passion project to spread holiday cheer that quickly blossomed into a thriving brand.

    Now Sarah Nicole Designs offers a wide array of home décor, accessories, and unique gifts – each piece meticulously created with artistry and care.
    For the past three years, we have proudly participated in the Lehigh Valley Wicked Plant Festival each Fall and Spring, as well as the Easton Winter Village, where we’ll be returning for our fourth year. In addition to our in-person events, we sell online and stay connected to our community by supporting local fundraisers, including helping out Easton and Palmer sports teams when needed.

    Whether you’re shopping at one of our events or online, Sarah Nicole Designs offers pieces that add a personal touch to any space.

    Contact:  Phone: 401-742-2495  •   Website: www.SarahNicoleDesigns.com  •  E-mail: nicolelapham@verizon.net

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