The Twisted Reed craft shop in Lynnport opened the day after Thanksgiving with most crafters from last year returning and some new ones added.

Those who have been there before have created new crafts for a new season.

Items gaining the most interest are lip balms and body scrubs, bath salts and face masks created by Sarah Mann.

The lip balms bear such enticing flavors as dill pickle and birch beer.

Kim Borgman and Shirlene Silfies, co-operators of the shop, were adding the final touches to the displays an hour before the 2013 opening.

Twisted Reed, open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, is located in the esthetically pleasing summer kitchen of what had been a farm at the corner of Routes 143 and 863.

There is a huge fireplace but the heat comes from a stove insert.

Among the new items by a returning artisan is the naked raku, pots that seem to have cracks but which are part of the design.

Lavender wands, when twirled, release a wonderful fragrance, and beeswax no-drip candles add to the ambiance of Christmas.

"Oh, my goodness, how cute they are," said Silfies as Borgman held up some children's vintage aprons.

Available also are the adult-sized aprons from previous years.

"The pretzels are wonderful hand-dipped, chocolate-covered treats," said Borgman, pointing to a basketful on a table.

Borgman makes the baskets, and one wall and shelves are filled with them in a variety of designs from large to tiny.

One has a twisted laurel branch handle.

The "Good Witch" programs on television featured information the children found about "dibbles" in a history book.

Twisted Reed has wooden dibbles made in the old-fashioned style.

Dibbles are used when planting bulbs, and if you don't want to use them for that, it is a bit of history that can be used as a decoration.

Horse-themed jewelry is made by Trish Hackman with one showing a horsehead cameo.

Loon's Loom hand-woven scarfs are made in the Argentinean-style by Lauren Ondra.

Tapestry Totes and More offers felted-wool totes by Johanna Forte.

"We have a big selection this year," said Borgman. "The most merchandise ever."

A tree decorated with small baskets and snowflakes requires constant updating as the decorations are sold.

That is the case with the entire shop. As items are sold others are added or shifted to provide better views.

"Crafts are a family thing," Borgman said.

Her husband, Harley Newman, turned some sycamore bowls to sell.

They have a grain that makes them distinctive.

He also made one of bloodwood that is heavy - a beautiful red wood that comes from Africa.

An old wooden wagon used for display came from Harley's family.

Borgman's daughter makes jewelry of glass, wood or clay beads.

Her mother said she has a cool esthetic.

Lisa Brensinger's soaps have the standard name of Lavender and distinctive ones such as Gardener's Soap and Washtub Soap.

Look through the washtub and find what attracts you.

Silfies paints Santas in styles from many countries showing the many faces and designs of the jolly old man around the world.

Front and center in her display is a Santa driving a troika (three horses hitched in the Russian manner).

There are also Swiss, Polish, Celestial and Father Ice Santas, among others.

A book is open for people to sign to be put on a mailing list for next year's flyer.

"We've been here 15 years and really enjoy it. We have people that come every year," said Borgman. "It has become a tradition. They like the atmosphere."