Kountry Krafts offers pallet classes, handmade items
From left are Tim Silfies, Wanda Merkel, Jen Sloboda, Christine Turner, Michael Serina, Linda Serina, Susan Stettler, Joann Levan, Donna Balliet (owner), Vanessa Gerhard (Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce), Ben Turrano (Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce), Jody Kellner. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for new Chamber member Kountry Krafts & Treasures at 30 W. Broad St. in Tamaqua.
The store has 15 vendors, with 90 percent of the items handcrafted.
They hold pallet painting parties and other social crafting events as well.
Donna Balliet opened the store in downtown Tamaqua on April 5, and has been crafting and selling at craft shows for 14 years.
Local vendors include Wanda’s Wonders, White’s Confections, 6 Daughters, Kurcz Krafts, Prims by Mary, LuLaRoe by Jennifer Lesher, Works by Cooper, Stitch in Thyme, Funky Junk, Tink’s Antiques, Fine Art by Luigi, Blue Mountain Candles, and ETA team equipment and apparel.
