Small businesses you should support this holiday season

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I have a lot of friends and acquaintances that are crafty and creative, and I wanted to share their products with y’all so you may consider them for your holiday gift list!

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If you dig patches, pop culture, horror films & mythological creatures, check out For the Win Inc. ($1.99-$4.99)

Check out these sweet embroidery patches & patterns from Kerissa at TX Stitch. ($1.25-$6)

Jennifer over at JenniferHeartsArt makes an array of pop culture and feminist jewelry and artwork. ($4-$600)

For the young adults (or adults) in your life, check out this young adult novel by Amy Quick Parrish. Into Dust: The Thunderbird Chronicles is based of Amy’s web series & follows a young woman as she avenges her father’s death, and saves her town, from drug cartels. ($12.95 paperback; free on KindleUnlimited.)

Comic book artist Anthony Spay sells original cover & card art of comics such as Deadpool, Grimm Fairy Tales, Aliens vs. Zombies and more. ($50-$500)

Carissa McAtee sells hand-painted, vintage-inspired jewelry at Remedy Design Shop. ($14-$26)

If you’re into scrapbooking/journaling or just like antique curios, check out Artvarkk. ($2-$20)

Love vintage wood repurposed into beautiful furniture and works of art? Check out Second Chance Custom. ($40-$400 with custom work available)

If you’re into homemade, and beautiful, soaps, Rainbow Trails is the place to go. ($6-$30 with custom work available)

Poetry fans will like Girl in the Cave by Tasha Cotter, “an exploration of the south-central Kentucky landscape and a journey through the caves that lie underfoot.” ($9)

If you’re in the Austin area, consider getting a gift card from Mantis Massage. I’ve been going there for years and it’s a great local business owned & operated by awesome woman. ($72 & up)