Help Bug & Bean raise $1,800 for a vendor spot at Fan Expo 2027.

I retired from work—but apparently my imagination didn’t get the memo!

Hi, I’m Nick, the maker behind Bug & Bean, LLC. Retirement has given me the chance to spend more time creating laser-engraved tumblers, slate coasters, countdown clocks, personalized gifts, and other pieces that bring a little personality to everyday life.

Now I’m hoping to take my art on a bigger adventure: a vendor booth at Fan Expo 2027!

For a small maker like me, a large event is a big opportunity—and a big expense. I’m raising $1,800 to help pay for my vendor spot, so I can share my creations with a larger crowd of people who love characters, creativity, and a little wonderfully weird art.

There’s something special about watching someone discover a piece that feels made just for them. Getting to experience that at an event this size would mean so much to me.

Want to help this retiree take his next big creative leap?

Any amount gets me closer to setting up that booth. If donating isn’t in your budget, sharing this fundraiser is another wonderful way to help.

Thank you for supporting my art, my small business, and a retirement that has somehow turned into a very creative second act.

The work boots may be retired, but the laser is just warming up!

With gratitude,
Nick
Bug & Bean, LLC