Recently Mary, proprietor of A Great Impression, shared a special story about her daughter, Julie. This summer, Julie is going to Haiti for a mission trip. Mary wrote,
My Daughter, Julie is 16 and will be going on her first mission trip this summer to Haiti. We put our minds to work and came up with this idea to help her raise money for her trip. I am donating the supplies, and Julie is donating her time, to help raise money for her cause. Her goal is $1200.00 and will be giving weekly updates on Julie's blog to keep everyone posted about her progress.
Do you have a room in your home where you've been thinking about adding a bit of wall art that expresses your thoughts and dreams? This is a wonderful time to give it a try because Mary has an amazing sale going on and you'll be contributing to a wonderful cause, too.
Here's just a small sample of some of the art that is available for purchase at a 30% discount and for which all proceeds will go toward Julie's mission trip to Haiti.
This would be great in an entry:

I love this for a child's room:

Mary sent some lovely wall art my way and I knew just the spot where I wanted it to go.
Come on in...welcome to my home!
Do you see where I placed mine?
Come a little closer...
Isn't it perfect there, welcoming all who enter through my front door! I love it!
I think it's such a wonderful way to welcome friends and family to my home.
It was so easy to apply.
My vinyl wall art came with step-by-step directions explaining how to apply it to a wall. As I began peeling the wax paper away from the letters...
I found the best way was to pull it away from the bottom,
And then from the top, sort of alternating back and forth as I went along. If a letter started to lift, I just laid the paper back down, pressed firmly and then lifted the paper again. You don't want to rush this step...going slowly is the key. It worked like a champ!
Once you've removed the wax paper backing, you center the lettering where you want it on your wall and press down firmly. It's easy to center it because you can see through the paper on which the letters/art are attached. It stuck easily to the wall and didn't try to lift as I removed the backing. Again, the important thing is to go slowly and not rush the process. I couldn't really take pics and apply the decal at the same time, but the instruction sheet that comes with the art has lots of pictures detailing each step.
Here are a few more examples of some of the wonderful wall art that caught my eye at A Great Impression:
Giveaway from A Great Impression:
Mary is donating a $25 Gift Certificate for a reader of BNOTP toward any item at A Great Impression! :)

To enter, just leave a comment on this post. The winner will be chosen by a Random Number Generator. Last day to enter is Sunday, May 29th.
Send Julie to Haiti:
If you would like to help Julie raise money for her mission trip to Haiti, click HERE to see the beautiful art Mary is making available at 30% off for this great cause.
*Please feel free to share this post on Facebook, your blog or to Tweet about it to help Julie reach her goal for her mission trip. Best of luck to Julie and bless her for the work she will do in Haiti.*
Looking forward to seeing your beautiful Before and Afters!

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Welcome! Thanks for coming to the party!

Love the giveaway -- thanks for hosting!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting Susan. I love your vinyl welcome, it looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win! Thank you, Susan!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful! Just love the saying, what a great way to welcome your guests!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the chance to win!
Blessings,
Cindy
What a neat saying to put up on your wall. I love the fonts she used. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI just love your house!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Great cause! Thanks, Susan, for telling us about it -- and Julie and Mary for the opportunity to join you. Blessings, Julie, as you prepare for your trip!
ReplyDeleteAs always thanks for hosting. Your entry is beautiful...the words are perfect. Have a great week! ~Ann
ReplyDeleteI love vinyl sayings around the house. I want to put some in my laundry room and my daughter's room!
ReplyDeleteYou always fine the best items on the internet. Thanks for inspiring me.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway!!! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting. I love those vinyl signs. I might need to try one in our family room, when I decorate it (it's empty right now.)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting, Susan! I already see two things I like; I'll have to check out Mary's shop after the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI loved the feeling of walking through your front door into your home. What a wonderful welcome your new lettering makes, what fun it would be to win it.. how thoughtful of them. hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteLove the wall art! It's perfect for your lovely home, Susan! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, I love it where you put it! Thank you for giving this away and for hosting...though I haven't been home to do any MM. Your home is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFABBY
Would love to win this one - I have the perfect place for it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have tried a half a dozen times to link up tonight but I get a message that I have not linked back. The BNOTP button is on my blog in the post I am trying to link. Suggestions? I have linked up before and never had this issue
ReplyDeletePam
Blessings on your mission trip, Julie!
ReplyDeleteI would so love to be the winner! I just love perusing your party whether or not I have something to show. Everyone is so inspirational!
ReplyDeleteYour home is so beautiful! Thanks for inspiring us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering the giveaway and thanks once again for hosting MM. You throw a great party!
ReplyDeleteJane
Wonderful giveaway!!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWow how cool is that! My own daughter is leaving on a missions trip on Wednesday. She is traveling to SE Asia and will be gone a month. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI hope lots of money is raised for such a good cause. The saying in your entry is awesome! Thanks for hosting the party.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sentiment and you are right, so perfect for an entry. You can do that with the silhouette too. They have the wall vinyl!
ReplyDeleteHope Juie has a wonderful experience in Haiti!
ReplyDeleteI just love your entry way with the wall art. It is perfect for this location and can be seen by all who enter your home. Thank you for sharing such valued information for my decorating pleasure. Keep it coming!!! Helen
ReplyDeleteI love this welcoming idea for greet ing every person who enters your home. It is just the idea that I have been looking for my entrance. Your ideas are the best and please keep them coming for sure!!
ReplyDeleteI just love your decorating ideas. They are the best and I appreciate your blog updates. The entry way is simply beautiful with the wall art. Helen
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely Susan, that message is certainly one we can all use. Love that you shared your entry...so very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lisa
Oh wow! Love the giveaway. Sure hope I win. Karie
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about getting something for my wall of family photos...so this would be great! So here's my entry....will also check out her site for some ideas! :)
ReplyDeleteJust in case I don't win, I'm sure I'll find something to purchase!
Love the giveaway and would be excited to win!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteI love the blessing that you put on your wall!
Hope you have a wonderful week,
Kathy M.
Thanks for hosting! Love love love your blog!!!
ReplyDelete-emily
nestnestingnested.blogspot
I just love how that dresses up your entryway! Very nice. I would love to win the gift cert..I would buy something for my new granddaughter's nursery..such great ideas..
ReplyDeleteBarb
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteYou amaze me with your wonderful blog. I would love to win the giveaway. I have the perfect place for this wall art. Thanks for having a great party every week.
xo
Betty
I loved the sign that you chose for your home.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I spent 18 years taking high school students on missions trips . . . and that first one is always so special.
fondly,
Glenda
Would like to win the gift certificate! Like her style!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! Love your entryway..so welcoming.
ReplyDeleteLove your vinyl saying ... you found the perfect spot !! Thanks so much for hosting !!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway - thanks for the chance! I love where you placed yours - such a nice way to enter your home. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the wall lettering! I would very much like to win - I have my phrase and font all picked out!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this wonderful giveaway!
Thanks for hosting. Excited to be linking up for the first time.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your website, and I'd love to win one of those wonderful little sayings, I have a few in my house already and would love another!!!
ReplyDeleteOH!...Susan your home is so beautiful and now so Welcoming!
ReplyDeleteCount me in I love this,I hope I win.I've been wanting to do this for about a year.since moving into our new home!
~Jo
Lazy on Loblolly
Thanks so much again for hosting. Have a great week. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway and I great discount for such a wonderful cause!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Fabulous giveaway!! May God Bless you on your mission to Haiti.
ReplyDelete@NVOSF
I would love to win a vinyl to put on my walls! What a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love those wall vinyls . Wall Art
ReplyDeleteyes i want one also
Janice
Hi Susan, I'm going to contact Julie about her work - thanks for showcasing her!
ReplyDeleteI also have been meaning to ask you about your porch: what do you do when it rains or you have high winds? I have a screened porch but have to be careful what I put there because of the weather. Thanks!
Wonderful giveaway! So cute and easy to use. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice giveaway! Really love the vinyl wall art.
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering this great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWall Expressions add so much to your decor. There are so many different ones available, so you are guaranteed to find one (or more) to find a place for in your home.
dod@rogers.com
these decals are so cool! thanks for the opportunity to win one.
ReplyDeleteI love the Great Impressions! I think I know the perfect spot to place one :)
ReplyDeleteThe lettering looks great where you placed it! Thanks for hosting again this week - have a great week - Jennifer
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this fun party...I was finally able to join again, yea! The vinyl looks great.
ReplyDeleteI love wall vinyls.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win!
ReplyDeleteLinked up my latest Minimalist Monday Mission
Dr. Laura
Hi Susan, Not sure if my other comment went through - I don't see it. But I have a misspell in my linky name and wondering if you're able to fix it? I'm #185 it should say hyDrangeas not hyGrangeas! Thanks! Let me know if my other comment did not go through - I had a question about your porch. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love vinyl wall art
ReplyDeleteI love the wall art and would like one just like yours...so welcoming.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good cause too and will check out the website. Thank for hosting. I don't get to contribute ofen, but it inspires me to try.
FABulous give-away from fabulous BNOTP. These would be an added treasure in our store. Always looking for new ideas. THANKS Impressions
ReplyDeleteI've been looking at those and I have the perfect place all picked out for a "musical" quote! Thanks for the beauitful details!
ReplyDeleteI thought I commented on this post, but my internet was slow yesterday, so here it is! Your house looks beautiful, love the entrance, Susan! I love the give away, I just love those vinals sayings, specially the house blessings. Thank you for hosting, although I'm not in it, but I'm enjoying the posts.
ReplyDeleteHugs
FABBY
Oh Susan,
ReplyDeleteI so love wall words, I have three different ones in my home and would love another one!
Thank you for giving me this chance to win!
Terry
PS love your wall words!
EVERY home should have this vinyl posted at their entry!!.. just perfect....
ReplyDeleteLove the giveaway -- thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteSabrina
sfairchild1(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks for hosting another great linky party - love Mondays at your place!
ReplyDeleteMary @ Redo 101
I have always loved the wall writings, I would love to have one on my living room wall.
ReplyDeleteHello again Susan. What wonderful wall art!!! I even sneak your blog in at work! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity. Would enjoy shopping for a vinyl quote.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan!
ReplyDeleteLove the blessing over the door -- perfect placement!
Kudos to that young girl going to Haiti. When our daughter Alida -- now 25 -- was 16 she was inspired by a presentation at a church synod gathering, and went to Bosnia 5 times to work with children there. It's a life changing, exhausting, and nerve wracking for the parents, experience.
thanks for hosting!
Cass
Hello to you all from Mary, the owner of A Great Impression. I cannot wait for Julie to come home from school today so that I can show her all of your words of encouragement about her mission trip. It has been a big decision and commitment by her. I believe this will be a life changing thing in her life. Thank you all.
ReplyDeleteMary
LOVE this giveaway! Such inspiring words! Thanks for hosting this fun party.
ReplyDeleteRoselle
Finally! I'm back!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the saying above your door! Very nice!!
I love your entry way......don't stop there keep going!!
The welcome greeting looks great on the entry wall. I have the perfect "music" saying I want to put on a wall and the vinyl quotes are so nice!
ReplyDeletethanks for great giveaway. I always look forward to your blog on Mondays
ReplyDeleteCyndiloohoo
I love where you put your sign and its sweet message.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great offer. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have some vinyl words on my walls I have a couple perfect places!
ReplyDeleteBless your home! Such a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteRuthie
What a neat giveaway! Thanks for hosting and sharing!
ReplyDeletethanks for hosting another great party!! I love that the giveaway is going towards such a worthy cause. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful sayings. I love filling my home with words.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletegreat giveaway, would love to win!
ReplyDeletehdignanrn at yahoo dot com
Your sayings are precious!
ReplyDeleteOh, I know just the place. Working on a new Family Galleria. Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteWonderful giveaway! I would so love one for our family gallery.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful addition to a very beautiful home!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this one. My house needs a great saying.
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDelete*Fabulous giveaway!*
ReplyDeleteI love the one that says, "Family building our lives one memory at a time"
ReplyDeleteKim
kkiehl@gmail.com
Love the vinyls too....I have used them for many different projects-(not from this company tho) I did small garbage cans with "Class of ___" for my daughters' parties to hold cards that were given to them. It worked perfectly-could order in school colors too. that was fun. ksh
ReplyDeleteAs usual, it is so much fun to visit your blog! I have never used the vinyl decals but have seen them on tv and thought they looked intriguing. I'd be willing to WIN! :)
ReplyDeleteLove love the vinyl decals! I have two that I have not used yet, a little nervous. I also want the silouhette machine to make my own! Thanks for the opportunity for the give a way!....Pamie G.
ReplyDeletepamiegsewing@thegrahamfam.com
ourhillcountryretreat.blogspot.com
Thanks for hosting. I am loving your blog and I am working on my back porch to make it as inviting as yours in. I just became your follower!!
ReplyDeletelove your entry welcome! pick me! :-)
ReplyDeletekristy.rustyzipper at gmail.com
Love wall quotes! Love the giveaway! Love the linkys! :)
ReplyDeletehow totally awesome - I would love something as amazing as this in my home - definitely a family/home themed sentiment would be fabarooni!
ReplyDeleteYou are soooo kind to do this!
The Blessing in your entry is such a lovely way to welcome friends and family. Thank you for the great give away...
ReplyDeleteI love these things, I have one (different of course) and would love another!
ReplyDeleteI would love to find just the right words for over my daughter's bed - this would be a lovely prize.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun giveaway!! I would've to pick something for our babies nursery...so cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Your blessing above the door speaks volumes about the heart of your home!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely, indeed!
bless you..Trish
I just love you blessing. Hope I win.
ReplyDeleteI loved all the wall art! Hope I win.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win!
Great giveaway. Thanks for throwing the party. What a bunch of talent there is in blogland, and you've collected some winners.
ReplyDeleteA great giveaway!! Simple words, beautifully displayed - - transforms a space!!
ReplyDeleteNoreen Z
Great giveaway! Wall words have such an impact!!
ReplyDeleteLove your home! Good luck to your daughter on her trip.
ReplyDeleteThe wall art is beautiful! I hope her daughter makes her goal!
ReplyDeleteHow I love the wall art! Thanks for the opportunity to win it. Good luck to a worthy goal.
ReplyDeleteWould LOVE to win!! Awesome stuff!! So glad I stumbled across your blog...love it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway--they have some really great things. And your room lookes amazing!!
ReplyDeleteLove the giveaway and hope that Julie does well with this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I visited the site and really appreciate the different types of quotes that are available. Your quote is so well placed in your home - love it.
ReplyDeleteI love where you placed it! We are getting ready to remodel our foyer and you have given me a great idea. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove these! They really allow all who enter and read to get to know the family who lives there. Love the one in th bathroom~!
ReplyDeleteSusan, Thanks for hosting this giveaway. I would be excited to win. Live how it looks in your foyer.
ReplyDeleteI have something new for you to see in Savannah next time.
The Savannah Theatre which opened December 4, 1818 is the oldest continual operating theatre in the United States.
The Lucas Theatre was built in 1921. It has beautiful hand made plaster cornices and ceiling medallions.
Hugs, Ginger
Great giveaway!! What a great way to personalize a space.
ReplyDeleteMary L
Entering a little at the last minute, but just saw this. The lettering in your entry way is so wonderful.....and all will feel so special to enter your home.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! Thank you! Would love to win -- my daughter wants to decorate her college dorm room with vinyl letters.
ReplyDeleteHope Julie's fundraiser went great!
thanks for hosting such a lovely giveaway. love the entrance blessing. WIll be keeping Julie inprayer. I have friends that actually just returned to Haiti, st marc... and have started a small non denominational church there... there were there when had young children. now children grown and they returned to missionfield... love it!
ReplyDeletecathy b
pbprojecthope at yahoo dot com
What a wonderful giveaway. Would love to win. Praying for the mission trip. That trip will forever change lives. Mission trips are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win.
Rita
I love your delicious posts! Whatever else is going on in my life- when I see your beautiful home & read about all the love that you feed it; it feeds my soul too. Thank you so much for sharing xxx
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