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Monday 24 December 2012

Twas the Night before Christmas

christmas ornaments

With Christmas eve now upon us, we would like to slow down and take the time to extend our warmest wishes to all our customers, visitors to our blog, and extended family. Thank you for a great holiday season and thank you for all of your support, and feedback,  during what was our first Holiday Season. We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a joyous, fun filled New Year. Good times, warmth, joy and laughter to each and every one of you, our friends. And in today's mad rush to finish our shopping, baking and preparations, don't forget to slow down, take some time and soak in the warmth, and joy of the season, from all of us at sparklingexpressions, Merry Christmas.

Here's to a season filled with warmth, comfort and good cheer!

We couldn't help but share this little well known poem today,
Enjoy!

Clement Clarke Moore (1779 - 1863) wrote the poem Twas the night before Christmas

Twas the Night before Christmas 

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.

His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"


Thank you for dropping by and taking the time to look about our blog. We can also be found on facebook at, sparklingexpressions. As well some of our designs can be found online at our vinyl lettering and decor gallery. 
~Nicky and Mark

Tuesday 11 December 2012

Vinyl Wall Art

sparklingexpressions vinyl wall decals, or commonly called vinyl wall art, can dress up any home, office, vehicle, exterior location or craft. Our custom vinyl wall decals can be tailored to meet your needs and personalized to your desire, as can the many crafts that can be created from our vinyl decals, and DIY wine glass kits. We are thrilled to share with our readers some of our recent vinyl wall decals that customers have purchased and installed, and kindly have shared with us via photographs. Their walls have truly turned into works and displays of art. We always love getting photographs showcasing the inspiring creativity that has occurred using our vinyl wall decals.  Where will your creativity and imagination lead you?

The following photograph was courtesy of a customer who was our very first mail order purchase. This vinyl wall decal could not have been tailored for a better spot. It looks simply amazing. We are thankful for the time that was taken to capture this wall art so that we could share it with all our readers.

Julia Child Vinyl Wall Art
Julia Child Quote

Julia Child Vinyl Wall Decal
Julia Child Quote


The following photograph is of a nursery. We were asked if this quote could be designed and cut and if it could be made in time for the arrival of the new baby. Doesn't it look great?

Baby Nursery Vinyl Wall Art
Nursery Quote


Thank you to all of our customers, and special thanks to those who took the time to share their wall art and creativity with us, so we can share it with you, the reader. Perhaps inspiration in itself. 

Thank you for dropping by and taking the time to look about our blog. We can also be found on facebook at, sparklingexpressions. As well some of our designs can be found online at our vinyl lettering and decor gallery. 
~Nicky and Mark

Christmas Craft Sale at Walter Baker Centre

sparklingexpressions was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet everyone who was at the Walter Baker Centre this past Saturday, December the 8th. With well over 80 vendors in attendance and a hockey tournament going on, traffic was steady as were the smiles and holiday shopping at this Christmas craft show. Christmas had come early with a nice snow fall occurring outside and shopping going on inside. We would like to take the time to thank everyone who participated in this wonderful seasonal event, and a big thank you to all those who took some time out of their busy day to drop by and see what we have to offer.

Here are a few photo's of the sparklingexpressions booth setup at the Christmas Craft Show.

Walter Baker Centre Christmas Craft Show
sparklingexpressions at Walter Baker Centre
sparklingexpressions Christmas Crafts
Christmas Crafts


sparklingexpressions Christmas Chargers
Christmas chargers

Christmas Crafts with Vinyl decals
sparklingexpressions Crafts
sparklingexpressions Christmas Mugs
Christmas Mugs



sparklingexpressions vinyl DIY Wine Glass Kits
DIY vinyl wine glass kits
Crafts by sparklingexpressions
Crafts by sparklingexpressions







































Christmas is fast approaching and we would like to remind everyone that we are quite happy to work with you to create that extra special personalized gift. There is still time left to contact us to create that special personalized or custom vinyl decal or gift.

Thank you for dropping by and taking the time to look about our blog. We can also be found on facebook at, sparklingexpressions. As well some of our designs can be found online at our vinyl lettering and decor gallery. 
~Nicky and Mark

Friday 7 December 2012

Recent Vinyl Decals and More

We would like to take a few minutes to share with everyone what we have been up to as of late. As you have read we have been touring about the Ottawa Valley attending trade and craft shows big and small these last couple of months. When Nicky and I are not touring around to the many wonderful vendor events we are busy at work creating, designing and cutting vinyl decals for all of our customers. These are but a few of those vinyl decals, and vinyl decals crafts that we have been asked to create.

With Christmas coming there has been quite a few Christmas themed decals as well as a few Designer Showcase orders along with DIY wine glass kits, ornaments and more! Thank you too all our wonderful customers!

Now on to the orders!


The following pictures are of a recent Hockey Logo Created for a local girls hockey team.

ice devils logo made with vinyl decal
Ice Devils Car Logo
ice devils logo made with vinyl decal
Ice Devils Vinyl Decal



A recent Designer Showcase had a few unique vinyl decals and DIY wine glass kits asked for.

cherish vinyl wall decal
Vinyl Wall Decal Cherish
 Vinyl Wall Decals: Simple Word "Cherish"











The following are Monograms and a unique his and hers DIY Wine Glass Kit

DIY wine glass kit monogram S
Monogram S
DIY wine glass kit monogram L
Monogram L
DIY wine glass kit monogram C
Monogram C


DIY wine glass kit His and Hers
His and Hers DIY Wine Glass Kit

DIY wine glass kit monogram G
Monogram G
DIY wine glass kit monogram W
Monogram W

DIY wine glass kit monogram D
Monogram D



The Following is a 2 layer or 2 part, vinyl decal. The words yesterday, tomorrow and today were cut in a nut brown and the words CHERISH, DREAM and LIVE in black. When layered properly they will create a wall decal that says,  CHERISH yesterday, DREAM tomorrow, LIVE today.

vinyl wall decal by sparklingexpressions
Vinyl Wall Decal part 1

Cherish, Dream, Live vinyl wall decal
Vinyl Wall Decal part 2

The following is also a 2 layer or 2 part vinyl wall decal. An Audrey Hepburn quote that was cut in black with the highlight words cut in a lipstick colour. The first picture was to show the amazing colour that truly stands out when next to black and the second is the actual highlight words. "I believe in pink..."

lipstick colour vinyl
Amazing colour lipstick

Vinyl wall decal quote Audrey Hepburn
Vinyl wall decal part 2: Audrey Hepburn Quote

With Christmas coming, a charger was requested to be made. What else but, Cookies for Santa!

Cookies for Santa Charger
Christmas Charger, Cookies For Santa

Our clear Diamond Shaped Paperweights have been a hit from the get go and this one was a recent request.

personalized diamond shaped paperweight
Personalized Diamond Shaped Paperweight

To Keep with the Christmas theme, The blue glitter ornament in the following picture was recently requested.  A similar ornament to the one pictured in the same blue glitter with a metalic silver vinyl. "Our Angel's First Christmas" and on the other side the childs name as well as DOB. What a great personalized keep sake to truly celebrate the Christmas Holidays.

personalized christmas glitter ornament
Personalized Glitter Christmas Ornaments

A couple more vinyl wall decals that were ordered through a recent Designer Showcase.

Vinyl Wall Decal Our Family
Vinyl Wall Decal Our Family

Vinyl Wall Decal Welcome
Vinyl Wall Decal Welcome

The following was a design requested by a interior decorator. This design was reworked until made perfect. And sharp looking it is! Don't let the picture fool you its a monster and will take up a fairly large sized wall.
The word Family cut in white which is rather big being the first layer with a second layer that will lay over top between all the cursive swirls. "We may not have it all together... but together we have it all". We are sure this vinyl wall decal will stand out rather well. We cant wait to see it installed in its place!

Family Vinyl Wall Decal
Family Vinyl Wall Decal Part 1

Vinyl wall decal we may not have it all together...
Vinyl Wall Decal part 2

Last but not least, another Designer Showcase vinyl wall decal order.

vinyl wall decal when all else fails take a bath
Vinyl wall decal when all else fails...

As you can see we have been quite busy at sparklingexpressions this last month or so and we are still designing and creating more vinyl wall decals and customized orders for our customers. We hope you enjoyed this small sample of what we have been up too and we look forward to sharing a new batch of samples in the upcoming weeks.  In fact we will be updating our blog with a couple pictures of our product installed and on proud display in their new homes in the coming days. So keep an eye out.

We would also like to remind everyone that with Christmas fast approaching we are quite happy to work with you to create that extra special personalized gift. There is still time left to contact us to create that special personalized or custom vinyl decal or gift.

Thank you for dropping by and taking the time to look about our blog. We can also be found on facebook at, sparklingexpressions. As well some of our designs can be found online at our vinyl lettering and decor gallery. 
~Nicky and Mark