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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Wall Expression Party

My friend Melissa invited me to a Wall expression party at her house last week. I'm sure you've seen the verses or quotes on a wall. We could order something like that, but this party had a twist. We each got to make a sign, with a saying of our choice, and were able to choose the color and size we wanted!


Align RightHere we are gathered in Melissa's garage, picking out colors, sayings, boards...


Then it's time to paint...


While we waited for the paint to dry, we had some goodies and did a little talking.



Then it was time to get the saying positioned and rub it on...


And then - the big reveal! Peeling off the backing to see how it looks!


Some of us sanded the edges of our sign to finish it.


Here are our finished products. I think they all turned out great!


This is the sign I made.


And here it is in my Dining room. I've been looking for something to put in that spot for a while and I really like this.
The name of this business is Mandy's Wall Expressions. If you live in West Michigan and would like to do something like this or want to order something for yourself, check out Mandy's site. It's full of good things!

23 comments:

Brooke said...

gorgeous! you did great. :) love all those sayings.

Unknown said...

What a neat thing, different from the usual parties!!!

Sadie said...

That is a really neat idea! I might have to mention this to my cousin. She does wall stuff for a living! Great idea! Yours looks great!

Karin said...

That is such a beautiful, decorative piece and you made it yourself. What a great feeling! It looks fantastic Mari and finishes that artistic collection! I have a friend around here who makes old country signs all year to give them away at Christmas!! Cool idea!

Sue O said...

We've made similar signs at church craft nights, but I love the idea of having a party to do it.

Unknown said...

That looks like so much fun! More and more, I wish you lived out here! :)

Linda said...

What a neat party idea Mari and so fun! This would be the perfect thing for a girl's night out get together!

All of the signs turned out beautiful but "Faith, Family, Friends" is what it's all about!

Colleen said...

Wow Mari, so beautiful! I just have to say you have an eye for decorating. Your dining area is simply beautiful!

Patti said...

What a fun party!! You do great work!

Connie said...

Everything looks great! My neighbor does the signs for another company. She does nice too.
What fun to do it with a bunch of friends.

Melissa said...

I love where you hung the sign, it's just perfect there! My post will be up in a couple hours :)

Christina said...

I've seen quotes on wall but have never heard of Mandy's Wall Expressions. This does look like fun and something I would definitely love to do. I don't live in Michigan but you never know when something like this may come to WA. I enjoyed the pictures. The finished products are great.

Terri said...

Love it - what a great idea!

A Stone Gatherer said...

That sounds like alot of fun!!! I think I'll check it out.

Pat said...

How neat! I've never heard of doing this for a home party. I like all of them, it would be hard to choose!

Kathy said...

I love the concept, and I think your selection turned out beautifully. I think yours expresses you well also.

Betty W said...

I love it!! I love the color of the wall, the saying and the way it looks. It´s perfect!

Anonymous said...

Ohhh I really like them... my sister has a few similar at her house... they're really inviting! =)

Jenny said...

Very cute! I'd do Eat Dessert Only.

Dena said...

so very very fun!!!

Jean said...

I LOVE this!! And yours looks just perfect on your wall.

Shelly said...

That is a really neat idea. All the signs turned out great and the placement of yours is awesome! Sometimes it is best to wait for the right thing to hang up.

Kayren said...

It looks great, and I love how the shelves look on the wall!