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Shop and Bop with Unique Artists, Magical & Amazing Vendors & Psychic Fair

Perfect place to pick up gifts for those who appreciate the unique not the manufactured. Gifts with Soul!

Collection Areas will be set up for Toys ( going to Lakehurst PD Toy Drive) and Animal Goodies (going to Seer Farms). Not mandatory to get in, but it would be the most wonderful thing to do! Everyone who brings something will be entered to win a $50 Gift Card for KMart.

Here’s the current line up. Watch for updates! Please share and invite all your friends! Support real people and do some good
for the kids and the fur babies at the same time.

VENDOR LINE UP

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PYROPORTRAITS by Will Fleming. PyroPortraits are a unique creation by Will Fleming. Done with a proprietary process, that includes wood carving and torch painting (yes..flame painted!) , no two portraits will ever be the same. Will’s portfolio includes power animals, entertainment icons, spiritual mentors, nature, clan crests and personal photo creations. New portraits are being created all the time. http://www.pyroportraitsbywillfleming.com/

BETHKAYA Designs
Unique & Custom Jewelry, Gemstones & Crystals, Sacred Geometry, Holistic & Homegoods, Wearable Art, Gem & Botanical Fragrance Blends TM -
Candyce Testimonial - we ended up next to each other at one of Will’s shows and my husband had to extract me from her table. I promise you, you will get a buzz just standing at her table.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BethKaya

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DANIELA’s ART
Self taught artist. “I work in mix media. Using canvas, paper, untreated wood, clay & materials I find in the woods. (only Fallen Trees) All Painted with Acrylics & Watercolors. “
Daniela’s brings the magic and the Angels. She is bringing some of her newest clay pieces as well as her sweet gift line.
Candyce Testimonial - we have quite of bit of Daniela’s work in our home (and at my job :) ) and love gifting people with her art. Magical is the best word for what she creates.
https://www.facebook.com/ImagineDanielasArt/?fref=ts

GREEN GODDESS - Steffi Main
Crystals, local honey, spiritual jewelry, smudge & incense, herbs, tarot & oracle cards, Shamans Dawn Products (http://www.shamansdawn.com/retail/).
Many know Steffi as the people gatherer and previous owner of the Green Goddess Grange. She puts out quite a spread!
www.greengoddessnj.com

DONNA LAUREN
Donna needs a good PR person because she upcycles and creates the most amazing things, but doesn’t get herself out there. This is Doona getting out there. Her recent creation of Seashore Love candles would be a great gift for anyone who loves beach. She does felting, upcycled rag rugs, and turns teeny treasures from a thrift store into warm glow delights. She also makes fabulous dog treats. In the name of full disclosure, Will & I are her dogs godparents.

HANDCRAFTED BY MELISSA
Handcrafted by Melissa is a local artisan shop based out of Brick, NJ. All items are handmade to ensure that no two items will ever be alike— because that’s the beauty of handcrafted!
If you even stopped at Open Minded in Toms River, you might have seen her work. Her Dream Catchers will catch you, as everyone is a unique work of art. Mini Wampum Chimes. Repurposed and natural material necklaces. Cool signs. Always a huge beautiful smile.

GEMS & JEWEL’s by HEIDI
Heidi does a lot of custom work by request, so I am thrilled we are getting her to set up a table so everyone can see her work.
I own a beautiful Buddha bracelet with Rose Quartz and Labradorite. It brings me a sense of peace where wearing. Heidi channels all the good stuff into every item she makes.

LISA KNOLL
Lisa is bringing her beautiful collection of earrings and bracelets.
She only shows up with her stuff when she knows all of the blessings that go into them will find a good home. She is expecting the best of the best to show up for the Shop and Bop. Don’t let her down.

DESIGNS with JULS
I offer a variety of items from wind chimes, glass art pendants, wall art, recycled items into new treasures. I enjoy bring you a wide variety of items with different techniques from wire wrapping, beaded natural gems stones, warm glass which is your favorite. Everything on the site is hand-made. As well as my creations. I am pleased to announce that my Jen (my sister) is also a contributing artist on the site. We use the best quality materials crystal, glass, natural gemstones, various metal findings and anything else that inspires us. My main goal is to make sure your item is unique and one of a kind, well crafted, and affordable.
Candyce testimonial - I have gifted someone I love with one of her unique pieces. Her offerings are amazing. Really nice stuff.
http://designswithjuls.com/

PEACE of MIND & Scense CANDLES
100% SOY Made with LOVE. (i am looking at my Purple Elephant one as I type). Locally made by great people. Jennifer LaCass has a fanastic collection of gifts and goodies at her Open Minded Speciality Shop in Toms River. I am excited that she thought we were going to have so much fun, she opted for her own table and is bringing LOTS of candles. When you see the pictures, I know you will think TREE HUGGER was made just for me, but there are LOTS of us.

SEER FARM’s Info table - A people centered animal sanctuary
Seer Farms is dedicated to providing interim care for pets temporarily displaced due to foreclosure, disaster, illness, domestic violence, or military service. We offer families a chance to recover from crisis and then to reunite with their pets when they are ready to resume their care. Bring some goodies for the fur babies!!
http://seerfarms.org/

MICHE BAGS
Diane Partyka Snyder is the Jersey Bag Lady. I figure you might need to buy a bag to carry all your goodies home in, or put a gift tag with your name on it on the handle. Diane is a tireless advocate for independant business. PLUS .. .they have some vegan bags in the line up. Not being a bag person, I trust the reviews of others who say these are really nice.
http://www.miche.com/rep_pws/jerseybaglady

THE STICKMAN
dan szalay ...the stickman a shamon like entity, born in this lifetime with the ability to find naturally twisted wood and create amazing energy balanced wands. his creations are additionally empowered with a variety of gemstones ,crystals fossils and feathers . based on intuitive communication with trees he makes these spectacular energy amplifiers . relating to druid tradition stickman embraces the fact that each tree has its own unique spirit and personality. no two trees are alike sticks are sacred to stickman all the sticks created by stickman origianate in new jersey he uses only naturally twisted wood harvested when trees are dormant some exceptions are made regarding trees growing on construction sites the sticks choose the stickman and they stay with him at least a year before any work can be preformed stickman uses simple tools knife and sand paper , please enjoy my wands .admire them and treat them with the loving respect they deserve. i am also known as the professional sea glass picker that fact can be googled i teach how and where to find seaglass and make art from seaglass and driftwood

LUCY GEIS TOWNSEND
Eclectic crafter who loves beachy,colorful and different. She’s been at this 10 years, and is loving it. Lucy came to us vetted by another artisan who knows that for this show, we are looking for what you can’t find in WalMart and Kohls.

MADE BY PATTIE
I am a designer and creator of a wide selection of handmade totes and handbags. This was basically a hobby/ stress relief that turned into a business when people began to ask about my bags!! I do this for personal satisfaction more than a financial reward. I love what I do and love sharing my (healthy) skull obsession.

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READERS - you are going to love how unique they are!

KRIS LINDEMANN
Kristin Lindemann is a Spiritual Teacher, Healer, and the Creator of Integrated Healing Therapies, a healing practice and educational platform for the community at large.
Candyce note: What I like about Kris is she is true to her own inner voice, and gives what is needed once she connected with your energy. She is an amazing energy mover.
https://tack.bz/2nwNE

ROSEANN PETROULOUS
TREE READING
From the Garden of Eden to the Kabalistic Tree of Life, a tree has been a symbol or metaphor that represents an individual’s nature. A tree drawing provides insights into ones personality without the restriction of Language, Culture or Gender Barriers. The purpose of a tree reading provides a deeper understanding to our true nature, back to our roots, strengths, talents, beauty resilience and moves us forward to branch out to our many possibilities. DRAW A TREE – RECEIVE A MESSAGE No artistic ability required. Just a desire to have fun and expand awareness

LYNETTE WILSON
Lynette Wilson is an established Reader, Healer and Energy worker. Lynette works with spirit to provide exactly what her clients need. It could turn from a reading to a healing session and vice versa. She is well versed in several forms of divination...Tarot, Tea Leaf, and Faerie. During her readings she may intuitively be guided to do some form of healing on her client, anything from Reiki, Shamanic to Cord Cutting. Each session will be specific to her clients needs. Lynette’s strong connection to the spirit world is was guides her during each session.

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