Steering Towards Hope Poker Run / Show N shine

One more day until the Steering Towards Hope Poker Run/ Show N Shine. This family fun event is entering its second annual event, that will prove to be a full day of fun, be it a poker run or a show and shine on site at the Walter Baker Park. If this is not enough to grab your attention then perhaps come drop by to see many of the vendors who will also be taking part in this charity event. sparklingexpressions will be on hand with our glitter tattoos, as well, TEAroma will be sharing our booth and offering up delicious tasting loose tea and iced tea. There will be live bands and music, food vendors as well as a kids zone offering up a splash pad, bouncy castles and much much more.

2nd Annual Steering Towards Hope Poker Run

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon? Not only can you have loads of fun but also be helping others as this event is offering all the proceeds to the Kidney Foundation of Canada to help fund disease research as well as raise awareness of kidney disease.

For more information on this event please visit the following link at facebook.

For a photo gallery of last years event and for information on registering for the show n shine or poker run please visit Steering Towards Hope.

Still need to find some more information on this fun filled car, truck and motorcycle enthusiast event please visit this facebook page.

We hope to see you there as this will prove to be one of those fun filled summer events that you just don't want to miss.

Where? Walter Baker park in Kanata
When? Sunday July 7th at 9am till 5pm.

Free admission although if possible a non perishable donation for the food bank would be greatly appreciated.

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

Potty Rocking in the Park

sparklingexpressions would like to invite everyone in the Ottawa/Gatineau and surrounding area's to join us for what should be a fun filled afternoon and night of music, vendors, games, children's activities, food, and community spirit at the Potty Rocking in the Park event in Carleton Place Ontario.

"Potty Rocking in the Park" is an outdoor family music festival, taking place on June 22 2013 from 4-10pm at Riverside Park in Carleton Place. The event is being organized by a volunteer group to raise funds for the rental and maintenance of porta potties at our local playgrounds.

There will be many great vendors taking part as well as activities for children ranging from glitter tattoo's (by us), to games, dancing, a bicycle safety rodeo put on by the OPP. Contests, raffles and much much more! All are welcome to come on out and enjoy the fun! Click the above link to get more information on Potty Rocking in the Park, and the fun that everyone will be having.

"In addition to our fabulous live music, let's not forget all the other fun happening at the park:

> The CP Canadians own Bruce the Moose
> The Shriners and their wonderful balloon art
> Star Wars Characters visiting with attendants/taking pics
> Obstacle Course (courtesy of Greco Fitness)
> Helium Balloons (courtesy of Napa Auto Parts)
> Bean Bag Toss
> Colouring/Craft tent
> Temporary Glitter Tattoos (Sparkling Expressions)
> Mini Family Photo Shoots (Amy Eaton)
> OPP Bike Rodeo (2-4pm)
> Food Vendors (Cotton Candy, baked Goods, yummy BBQ, Chips, Drinks)
> Prizes, prizes and more prizes

Not to mention the playground and splashpad that are already there ;)
Sounds like some great reasons to come and spend the day! "

The list keeps growing with more and more fun being added! This is one event not to be missed.

You can follow this event on twitter using the hashtag #pottyrockinginthepark.

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

Sharing a Recent Car Decal

We just wanted to share a recent car decal that we had the pleasure of cutting  in vinyl for MASH Photography.

We are thrilled to see a picture posted up and thought we would share both the vinyl decal picture itself as well as share a link to their company. We have had the pleasure of dealing with Shannon in the past and she is very helpful, friendly, professional, knowledgeable and well spoken. We wish Shannon and her partner Matthew all the best in their new venture. MASH PHOTOGRAPHY on facebook as well as their website.

MASH Photography car Vinyl Decal

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

Wedding Dance Floor Decals

The wedding service is over and it is time to party at the reception.

The wedding dance floor can add one more special something to a great, memorable wedding reception. sparklingexpressions can help with that, by custom designing a great looking wedding dance floor decals, be it a monogram or an inspirational quote to capture the magic and beauty of the moment. Perhaps you want something small or perhaps you want something large, we can help.

The following images are a small sample of what can be done, and we will happily work with you until the design is just right.

Vinyl Decals added to a Dance Floor

Wedding Dance Floor with Personalized Vinyl

The white dance floor is a showroom sample belonging to Quality Entertainment.  Quality Entertainment is Ottawa's award winning entertainment company that specializes in DJ's, weddings, decor lighting and corporate events. sparklingexpressions is thrilled to work with such an amazing company to personalize wedding dance floors when lighting just will not do. So if you are looking to hire a DJ, put on a gala or host a corporate event or need help with your wedding, give the professionals at Quality Entertainment a call.

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

Happy Birthday!

Happy 1st Birthday to sparklingexpressions!

It was exactly 1 year ago to the day that we held our very first trade show.  And what a year it has been since then. There has been plenty of new additions and changes and we have had the opportunity to take part in many great local and regional vendor events and trade shows, spreading the word on what we are about, as well as sharing our vinyl decals, crafts and DIY wine glass kits.

It feels like a few weeks ago, our first trade show, but glancing about and taking look at all the new changes since then is a nice reminder of how we have grown. We have grown from a few simple colours to a full line up of over 60 matte finish wall safe colours, a select few glossy exterior vinyls, as well as our sparkling metallics and repositionable and removable chalk film. We have also added many crafting ideas in the form of DIY wine glass kits, as well as teacup kits, charger kits and Custom Christmas Ornaments. We also started to share our rhinestone motifs to add that sparkly flare, and continued to grow our vehicle logo and lettering line. All the while we continued to offer truly customized vinyl decals, logos and decor that meet the customers needs, wants and desires. If that was not enough we also went out and licenced a lot of new decals and designs from some very top notch designers and artists and introduced various wedding applications ranging from wineglasses, wedding dance floors , tumblers and hangars. So with that, today we smile, reflect on the last year, and take a few moments to wish our growing little business a Very Happy 1st Birthday.

A big thank you to all of our customers, facebook fans and supporters, as well as the little helpers behind the scenes who make each and every trade show event possible.

Thank you everyone and Happy Birthday sparklingexpressions!

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