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10/25/2026

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT #17: Karen Elizabeth Fine Art

Meet Karen Elizabeth, an extraordinarily talented, independent Canadian multimedia artist! Known for her captivating evolution from traditional painting to tactile and experimental mediums, her work brings depth, emotion, and incredible physical textures to life. 🎨🧵

Here are a few fun facts about her artistic journey:
• Textile Transition: While she started out as a painter, her recent artistic growth features a major shift into textiles, embroidery, and detailed, introspective physical textures.

• The "Impressions" Series: Her standout five-piece embroidered collection captures partial faces of complete strangers she observed downtown—exploring how we only ever catch passing glimpses of human identity. 👁️

• Sacred Commissions: She designed and created a custom, large-scale piece for the Hamilton Christian Fellowship church, explicitly conceptualized to visually capture the essence of the "anointing oil of the Lord."

• Community-Minded Mask Making: During the pandemic, she put her textile skills to philanthropic use by sewing non-medical face masks to strict Cambridge Memorial Hospital guidelines, offering contact-free pickups in the Kitchener-Waterloo area and free delivery around Burlington and Oakville. ❤️

• Diverse Explorations: Her versatile and playful portfolio spans Chinese painting classes, abstract acrylic pour techniques, and custom winter-themed shadow boxes incorporating dried flowers! 🌸🍂

💬 We’d love to know: Which piece or style of hers is your absolute favorite? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

📍 Come meet Karen in person!

• Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026

• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Location: St. Luke's Parish Hall (1382 Ontario Street, Burlington, ON, L7S 1G1)

• Where to find her: Table #20!

👉 Connect & RSVP:

• Follow on Instagram:

• Follow on Facebook: Karen Elizabeth Fine Arts

• Be sure to RSVP on our official Facebook and Eventbrite event pages!

10/24/2026

❄️ ATTENTION CREATIVES & MAKERS! LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US! ❄️

The countdown is on, and the magic is almost here! Tomorrow is the absolute deadline to apply for the Lakeside Wrapped In Wonder Holiday Market on November 7th, 2026.

We only have LAST TWO SPOTS AVAILABLE to complete our incredible lineup of 28 festive vendors. Will one of them be yours?

Here’s what you need to know to get in on the holiday kickoff in beautiful Downtown Burlington:

🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 1382 Ontario Street, Burlington, ON

🎄 Vendor Rates:

* New Vendors: $100

* Returning Vendors: $80

What’s Included:

We provide one 6ft table and 2 chairs for your space! Our vendor areas are easily adaptable to suit your unique setup.

⚠️ Category Status:

🚫 Food & Jewelry categories are now CLOSED.

👉 We are still warmly welcoming applications for all other categories!

✉️ HOW TO APPLY / CONTACT INFO:

Darrell Fritz is our SOLE point of contact for all event information and payments. Do not engage with anyone else regarding this event!

* Email Darrell at: [email protected]
* Call and leave a message at: 289-544-7058

🚨 SECURITY NOTICE: Please be vigilant! There are unfortunately scammers online. Darrell Fritz is the only person authorized to collect fees or book spots. Please immediately report any unauthorized comments, messages, or postings from other accounts claiming to have spots or ticket sales.

Don't wait—tomorrow is your last chance to secure a spot at the most wonderful kickoff to the season. Reach out to Darrell today! 🎄

Wonder

10/23/2026

✨ VENDOR SPOTLIGHT #15: The Creative Libra

​Get ready to add serious style to your jewelry box! We’re shining the spotlight on The Creative Libra for the upcoming Lakeside Wrapped In Wonder Holiday Market! 🎁

​If you appreciate bold, thoughtful, and expressive accessories, you’re going to fall in love with their booth. The Creative Libra blends handmade gold, silver, resin, and acrylic jewelry into wearable art. Every piece is handcrafted with care—meaning no two items are exactly alike, and you walk away with a true one-of-a-kind treasure! 💛💍🎨

​📍 EVENT DETAILS

​Table: #21
​Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026
​Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
​Location: St. Luke's Parish Hall | 1382 Ontario Street, Burlington, ON (L7S 1G1)

​🧠💡 DID YOU KNOW? The Wild History Behind Your Favorite Jewelry Materials

​Modern handmade jewelry isn't just pretty—it's a high-stakes crossover between ancient artisan secrets and modern chemical history!

​👑 Gold & Silver: Ancients, Beeswax & Malleability
​The Beeswax Connection: Back in 3000 BCE, when Egyptians and Mesopotamians first worked with gold, it behaved unlike anything else on Earth. The only other substance known to humanity that melted and shaped with the exact same pliability under heat was beeswax!

​The Etruscan Mystery: In 700 BCE, Etruscan metalsmiths mastered granulation—fusing thousands of microscopic gold spheres onto a surface without melting the main structure. Modern metalsmiths still use variations of this ancient trick today.

​Silver’s Everyday Reign: While gold was hoarded by pharaohs to symbolize the sun and immortality, silver (mined 5,000 years ago in Anatolia) became the ultimate canvas for intricate folk jewelry and everyday status symbols across the Mediterranean.

​🌲 Resin: Nature’s 10,000-Year-Old Safe & The Birth of "Electricity"

​Ancient Amber: Long before epoxy resin, there was fossilized tree resin—amber. Artisans in Baltic regions have been hand-carving amber jewelry for over 10,000 years. When modern jewelers suspend dried flowers or gold leaf in liquid resin, they’re fast-tracking a process nature takes millions of years to complete!

​Sparking Science: Ancient Greeks named natural amber ēlektron ("captured sunlight"). They discovered that rubbing amber created a static charge—a strange phenomenon that ultimately gave us the word electricity.

​The 1970s Counter-Culture: In the 1970s, modern artists embraced synthetic epoxy as a direct rebellion against traditional fine jewelry, proving that liquid resin could unlock vibrant colors and fluid forms gold could never dream of.

​✈️ Acrylic: From Fighter Jet Cockpits to High-Fashion Runways

​Forged in War: Acrylic (Lucite/Plexiglass) was heavily engineered in the 1930s for WWII fighter jet canopies and gun turrets because it was ultralight and shatterproof.

​The Post-War Fashion Explosion: After WWII, surplus Lucite made its way to costume designers. The 1950s exploded with vibrant, chunky acrylic bangles, confetti rings, and flower pins that filled high-fashion magazines—loved because they were tarnish-free, lightweight, and hypoallergenic.

​The Laser Revolution: Today, modern makers pair hand-finishing with high-precision laser cutters, translating digital vector art directly into sharp, architectural statement pieces!

​💬 COMMUNITY QUESTION:

What’s your go-to statement piece? Are you all about classic gold/silver, or do you love the pop of vibrant acrylic and resin? Drop your favorite style in the comments below! 👇

​📲 FOLLOW THE CREATIVE LIBRA:

​Facebook: The Creative Libra
​Instagram:

​🎟️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Head over to our official Facebook and Eventbrite event pages and hit RSVP / Going so you don't miss market updates! See you on November 7th! ❄️🎄

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10/21/2026

🛑 AGENTS, THIS IS YOUR MISSION BRIEFING! 🛑

🎧 Listen up, local artisans and businesses!

Operation: Santa’s Helpers Market is officially GO, and the Burlington Sector needs your elite skills to Sleigh the holiday season.

Your mission: Join Bright Bits Resin at the legendary St. Luke’s Parish Hall for a high-value, tactical holiday deployment.

📡 THE INTEL:

📅 TARGET DATE: December 12th, 2026

⏰ DURATION: 10 AM – 3 PM

📍 DEPLOYMENT ZONE: St. Luke's Parish Hall | 1382 Ontario Street, Burlington

🚁 AGENT RECRUITMENT IS NOW OPEN:

HQ is providing a premium standard deployment package for all confirmed agents:

Returning Agents: $80

New Agents: $100

DEPLOYMENT KIT INCLUDES: A spacious 6ft table spot and 2 tactical chairs.

🕵️‍♂️ JOIN THE ELITE TEAM:

This message will not self-destruct, but available spots are limited and closing fast!
To secure your station and receive your official application, establish contact with HQ Sole Point of Contact: Darrell Fritz IMMEDIATELY.

📧 SECURE EMAIL: [email protected]

📞 VOICE LINE: 289-544-7058 (Leave a detailed message)

The Sleigh is departing soon. Secure your spot today!

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT #12: Caton Customs

​Get ready to add a little extra magic to your holiday sipware! We are beyond excited to feature Caton Customs as part of our Lakeside Wrapped In Wonder Holiday Market series! 🎄

​Based right down the road in Hamilton, Ontario, Caton Customs is a specialized small business that has carved out an incredible niche in the custom drinkware world. Here is why you’ll want to swing by their table:

​Why You’ll Love Caton Customs

​❄️ Mesmerizing "Snow Globe" Tumblers: Beyond standard vinyl or sublimation, they specialize in double-walled acrylic can cups filled with liquid suspension and glitter—creating a floating, swirling winter wonder every time you take a sip!

​💵 Budget & Kid-Friendly Options: Looking for a lightweight or non-fluid option? They offer basic acrylic can cups making unique custom drinkware super accessible!

​🎨 Painless Customization: Trying to decide between pre-made or a custom commission? Caton Customs created an easy visual flowchart on their Instagram page to help you pick the perfect piece.

​🍁 Hyper-Local Handcrafted Quality: Proudly Canadian and community-focused, they bring you thoughtful, anti-mass-production gifts made with love!

​💡 Did You Know? The Story Behind Snow Globe Tumblers

​Did you know the viral snow globe tumbler trend has roots tracing all the way back to late 19th-century France and Austria?

​🏛️ History: Early snow globes (Schneekugeln) were made of glass domes filled with water and semolina flakes.

​🧪 Modern Science & Craft: Around 2020, social media makers revolutionized the double-walled tumbler by using precision fluid mechanics—combining water, clear PVA glue, or glycerin to control liquid viscosity so glitter cascades in slow-motion.

​🔒 The Seal: Crafters fill the hollow wall channel through a tiny drilled hole, plug it, and permanently cure it with UV resin for a leak-proof finish!

​📍 Come Visit & Shop Local!
​Come see these mesmerizing cups in person, chat with the maker, and pick up the ultimate holiday gift!

​📅 Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026

​⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

​📍 Location: St. Luke's Parish Hall — 1382 Ontario Street, Burlington, ON, L7S 1G1

​🎪 Find Them At: Table #24

​📲 Connect & RSVP Today!

​Instagram:
​Facebook: Caton Customs

​🎟️ RSVP: Don't forget to mark yourself as "Attending" on our official Facebook and Eventbrite event pages to receive updates and reminders!

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10/20/2026

10/19/2026

🎄LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!🎄

Vendors, this is your final reminder! Applications for ALL CATEGORIES for the Lakeside Wrapped In Wonder Holiday Market close at the end of this week! Don't miss your spot at one of the season's most anticipated festive markets! 🛍️🎁

📍 Location: St. Luke’s Parish Hall
(1382 Ontario Street, Burlington, ON, L7S 1G1)

📅 Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

💡 Vendor Details:

* Limited Availability: Only 28 vendor spots available to ensure maximum visibility!

* Booth Sizes: Minimum 6ft x 6ft space.

* Pricing:
* Returning Vendors: $80
* New Vendors: $100
* Included: Every spot includes a 6ft table and 2 chairs provided for you!

📩 How to Apply:

Spots are filling up quickly! Reach out directly to Darrell Fritz to secure your table before deadline day:

📧 Email: [email protected]

📞 Phone: 289-544-7058 (Please leave a message!)

Tag a creative friend, maker, or local artisan who needs to see this! 👇


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