School auction items

I have always loved to donate items for school auctions. These are things that I donated to my kids school for their Harvest Bazaar Auction that helps fund the 6th graders to go to outdoor school. Had a lot of fun with these. Our PTA also started a new program this year, Adopt A Classroom, and I have enjoyed being able to donate signs for each classroom that has been adopted. If you have a business or know of a business that would like to adopt a Classroom at Holcomb Elementary, please contact me for more information. A great way to support a childs classroom, get some great publicity and advertizing, and also enjoy the tax donation.


If you have a school or charity event located in the Portland metro area and would like a donation towards your event, please contact Melissa at 503-545-6868. I love to be able to help schools and other organizations that help the community. I would need to be contacted at least 2-3 weeks before the event. Donated items and amounts vary depending on availability and how many requests I receive. The earlier you contact me, the better your chances of receiving a higher donation amount. (Just a side note, almost every item I have donated towards auctions has sold for retail value, and at times have sold for more than the retail value).

Look What I Did - Kids Art Boards

A great way to display your child's art work, school papers, or other special projects. Makes it easy for the kids to put papers up on their own. One with five colorful clips, and one with metal and five magnets. Cost is $30 each.

What about customizing with the child's name? Can be customized in other colors, fonts, sayings, etc.

Some of my favorite picks for Holiday presents

Someone asked me the other day, if I had to pick my favorite sign to give as a gift which one would I choose? I automatically knew it was the magnetic photo boards. I love so many of the signs I make, but these are my absolute favorite. They make a nice, easy and quick way to display and change out photos. Be creative and unique in your gift giving this holiday season.

This magnetic board is 19 1/2 x 17 1/2 and has a 12 x 18 magnetic area for photos. I call this one the "giant magnetic board". Great for those who want to display a lot of different pictures. Comes with six magnets. Price is $45.

This is the most popular, and thus my reason for submitting it in the homemade holiday contest at Michaels. It is 10 x 24 and comes with six magnets, two for each 4 x 6 magnetic area. A few other options for sayings: Live, Laugh, Love; Dream, Believe, Achieve; Faith, Hope, Love; Faith, Family, Friends; Cherish, Tresure, Adore; Precious Little Ones; and Wish, Hope, Dream. Again, any sayings can be added to a customized board. Price is $35.

This board is 12 x 12 and has an 8 x 11 magnetic area. Comes with ribbon to hang on the wall. Ideas for lettering: Grandkids, Family, Friends, Love, Princess, Home, Where Your Treasure Is There Will Your Heart Be Also, These are a few of my favorite things, Buddies, Giggle, Smile, Cherish, Dream, BFF, Adventure, Memories. Customize with a childs name or family last name for great presents. Cost is $25 and includes two magnets.

This is a new size I just started making. Size is 11 1/2 x 24 with an 10 1/2 x 18 magnetic area. Comes with six magnets. Any saying makes this a perfect display board. How about a To Do: Board for those lists that need to get done, a Messages board, or Remember for those important notes and documents you need to keep track of. Cost is $40.

Michaels Photo Entry - Smile, Giggle, Laugh Magnetic Photo Board

Michaels Photo Entry - Smile, Giggle, Laugh Magnetic Photo Board

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Spooktacular Signs

Some fun new Halloween items:

12 x 12 tile

"Trick or Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat"

$25

Old Witch Mary sign, $25

A fun twist on the well known nursery rhyme.

Schedule of Events

These are the shows that I have scheduled as of now, more may be added in a few weeks.

Friday November 6, 2009 from 6-8 p.m.

Real Deals "Girls Night Out"

1625 Washington Street

Oregon City, OR

Saturday November 7, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BCT Holiday Craft Bazaar

Beavercreek Elementary

Beavercreek, OR

Saturday November 14, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oregon City High Wresting Team Holiday Bazaar

Oregon City High School

Oregon City, OR

If you are interested in booking a private in home party, please email me at expressionscustomsigns@comcast.net. This is a wonderful way to earn free and discounted products for your home, as well as a fun evening for you wtih friends and family. All you do is invite friends and family to your home, I bring the signs and set up a small display area, and give each guest individual custom sign design time. Signs can also be purchased during that night, and you would get a portion of the profit towards free product for yourself.

If you would like to turn the party into a craft night, individual kits can be ordered for a fee and your guests can enjoy making their own signs that night. I am there to assist in any way necessary.

Fun holiday party ideas!

Glass Frames

These turned out so beautiful. The glass is a little tricky to work with and takes a little more time, but they look so nice on the wall.