DeafExpressions

Where arts and crafts know no communication barriers.

Belleville, Illinois

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Kenny and Michele Bornert

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Announcement Spring is in the air! What will you do to show your love for such a wonderful season? Check out our gnome diamond paintings and all the other wonderful paintings here on this page. Or how about a hand-crafted gift box? Plaques, key chains, creative lettering signs, children's art...We've got something for everyone. Check it out !

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Last updated on May 3, 2024

Spring is in the air! What will you do to show your love for such a wonderful season? Check out our gnome diamond paintings and all the other wonderful paintings here on this page. Or how about a hand-crafted gift box? Plaques, key chains, creative lettering signs, children's art...We've got something for everyone. Check it out !

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Alice on May 2, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Very nice note and instructions for installing the decal! Thanks!

Kenny and Michele responded on May 9, 2024

Thank you so much for the feedback. I hope you enjoy the decal.

Deaf Driver window decal, Deaf sticker, Don't Bother Honking: Deaf Driver sticker, American Sign Language, ASL decal, deaf hard of hearing

Deaf Driver window decal, Deaf sticker, Don't Bother Honking: Deaf Driver sticker, American Sign Language, ASL decal, deaf hard of hearing
Mel on Jan 31, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Met expectations on product and delivery.

Kenny and Michele responded on Feb 2, 2024

Thank you for your feedback!

Clown Diamond Painting, Clown wall art, Circus Painting, Diamond painting

Clown Diamond Painting, Clown wall art, Circus Painting, Diamond painting
Abby on Oct 27, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Love it so much! Looks great on my dads car!

Deaf Driver window decal, Deaf sticker, Don't Bother Honking: Deaf Driver sticker, American Sign Language, ASL decal, deaf hard of hearing

Deaf Driver window decal, Deaf sticker, Don't Bother Honking: Deaf Driver sticker, American Sign Language, ASL decal, deaf hard of hearing
MadPhule on May 19, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Love it. exactly as shown. fast shipping. well packaged. exactly what I wanted.

Rooster children's painting, cartoon, whimsical picture of a brightly colored rooster

Rooster children's painting, cartoon, whimsical picture of a brightly colored rooster
MadPhule on May 19, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Love it. exactly as shown. fast shipping. well packaged. exactly what I wanted.

Pig, hog, animal acrylic painting, pig picture

Pig, hog, animal acrylic painting, pig picture

About DeafExpressions

Sales 13

On Etsy since 2022

One of our latest craft fairs! Our booth was filled with many different items, just like our Etsy shop!
My shop-mate and hubby, Kenny, smiling sweetly for the camera!

A Deafie and Her Shop

Hello there and welcome to my shop! I have been creating children's art/illustration, creative lettering, diamond art paintings, and other artwork for many years and am excited to start sharing these creations with you! I especially enjoy creating items for use in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community!

I was born with only one ear. So, from birth, I was deaf on one side. As I got older, I eventually went on to become totally Deaf. Although I can use my voice), I use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with people. I can't read lips to save my life! And I am lucky to be surrounded by family and friends who either sign with me or have the patience to write back and forth.

For a while, around 2005, I owned and operated a mural-painting business called Michele's Mural Magic. However, after doing that for a couple of years I realized that what I really wanted to do is personal artwork--especially diamond painting, children's art, and artwork geared for the Deaf community.

I now stay home and make art all day long! From the moment I wake up until it's time for bed, I am constantly doing something artistic. This shop showcases a few of my creations. (Note: I do, on occasion, tutor people in Sign Language in my spare time.)

I hope you'll take the time and take a look at the items available in my store. I also hope you'll "favorite" my shop as I will favorite yours in return. Bottom line? I pray that you will enjoy my shop as much as I enjoyed making it!

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Kenneth Bornert Jr

Assistant

Hello! I am Kenny and I work with Michele on all of our arts and crafts. When needed, I'm an interpreter for her as well. I enjoy wood crafting and drawing mazes along with other things! We hope you enjoy our shop and look forward to working with you
Michele Bornert

Owner

Hello there and welcome to my shop! I have been creating children's art/illustration, creative lettering, diamond art paintings and various crafts for many years and am excited to start sharing these creations with you!

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Last updated on Feb 27, 2022

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Last updated on Feb 9, 2024

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Custom and personalized orders

If you don't see something you like that's completed in our shop, simply let us know what you're looking for and we will find it and make it to order for you! Note that it will take some time since we'll need to order from the original creator and then we'll need time to finish it. We will do our best to be quick and professional in our transaction! Send us a message any time and let's get started.

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If this is a gift that is going directly to the gift recipient, let us know and we will mail it separate from the receipt. We can also offer gift wrapping and include a card that reads whatever you would like it to say.

DeafExpressions

Where arts and crafts know no communication barriers.

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Harry Potter inspired, Muggles, Inspirational phrase, Creative lettering, encouragement, motivational saying

Princess Bride, three signs, "As you wish," "inconceivable," and "Mawwage". Trio of sayings from the movie, Princess Buttercup, Wesley

Survive, survivor, cancer free, cancer survivor, I will survive, illness, inspirational shirt

Gnome finished diamond painting for Summer. Framed painting of gnomes celebrating Summer, Gnomes on the beach eating watermelon

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Villains and bad guys, serial killers, Halloween, Friday the 13th, Chucky, Jigsaw from Saw, Scream, Freddy Krueger, It, killers

Gnome Welcome Sign, Spring, summer, flowers, gnomes, outdoor or indoor sign, framed, matted, and completed diamond painting

Monster themed journal, hard back book, approximately 100 pages, spiral bound with multi colored pen in holder, can be personalized

Fourth of July gnome finished and framed diamond painting, 4th of juky, fireworks, Independence Day, patriotic, cute gnomes, America

Gnome finished diamond painting for Summer. Framed painting of gnomes celebrating Summer, Gnomes on the beach eating watermelon

Muppet artwork, happy muppet dancing on a black background, Muppet dancing

Jesus Christ on cross, Death on cross followed by resurrection, Easter Sunday., framed finished diamond painting

Flowers, beautiful, vibrant flowers, sunflowers, finished diamond painting, DP, flower painting, colorful flower, bloom where you're planted

Survive, survivor, cancer free, cancer survivor, I will survive, illness, inspirational shirt

Tugboat, toy boat, tow boat, Cartoon tugboat, boat, cartoony style

Sun painting, sun with girl on hill, painting of girl with sun, children's art, children's artwork of sun

Spider, Charlotte's Web, cartoon spider, purple spider, arachnid, crawling spider, tarantula, spider on yellow board measuring 10" X 20".

snake, cartoon snake, serpent, cartoon serpent, slithery snake, children's art, child's artwork

Snail, cartoon snail, cartoon insect, cute snail painting, adorable snail, insect, acrylic painting

Pirate, children's art, pirate ship, pirate on the beach, four pirate acrylic paintings on canvas board, group of pirate paintings

dragonfly children's artwork, dragon fly, dragonfly with stars, shooting star, nursery art, nursery, baby, kids room, cute dragonfly

Cow children's art, cow artwork, bovine, Cow with stars, children's artwork, Children's art, cartoon cow, cartoon artwork, cow for kids

Rat, children's art, acrylic painting of a rat, 10 X 20 painting, artwork on canvas board

Butterfly painting, Children's art, butterfly with pastel background, insect, 10" X 20" acrylic children's painting on canvas board.

Heart framed finished Diamond Painting, Hearts and ribbons, Love, Decorative wall art, colorful wall decor, love in bloom, Heart day

Finished diamond painting heart, "Follow Your Heart Wherever it Goes", Lovers, Anniversary, Inspirational

Original piece of art, Man in the Moon, Moon man, Nightcap, star and moon, sly grin, original piece of art, one of a kind, Nursery, Baby

Deaf and Proud Window decal, sticker, deaf sticker, american sign language, Deaf and proud window sticker, car sticker, hard of hearing

Shirt for ASL learner, beginning sign language student, American Sign Language clothing, deaf and hard of hearing, Sign Language interpreter

Serene picture, sun and moon, ocean, hand drawn, vibrant colors, Nice gift, sunshine, seagulls

Coffee lover's finished diamond painting, Coffee Time, Good to the last drop, Morning coffee, Coffee cups, Coffee brewing, Finished painting

Mom, Mother's Day, Mom's birthday, inspiration, framed artwork, personal, Mom's always by my side.

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Seasons finished Diamond Painting, trees, foliage, Autumn, four seasons, Framed diamond artwork, landscape

Princess Bride, three signs, "As you wish," "inconceivable," and "Mawwage". Trio of sayings from the movie, Princess Buttercup, Wesley

ASL Interpreters, ASL students, American Sign Language, terps, deaf, hard of hearing, deafness, sign language, deafie, hearing loss, signing

Sign Language spoken here, use of sign language, sign language in the home, American Sign Language, deafness, deaf culture, deaf community

LGBTQ tshirt, Protect Trans Kids, LGBTQ transgender, short sleeved t-shirt. LGBTQ t-Shirt, non-binary, men or women clothing

I love to Sign t-shirt, American Sign Language, Deaf, hard of hearing, ASL interpreters, shirts about signing, using sign language, CODA

Transgendered, trans, LGBTQ community, Love, female, male, Someone I love is trans, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, pride, trans proud

LGBTQ T-Shirt, LGBTQ Proud, pride, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, Queer, tshirt, tee shirt, homosexual, pride fest, gender fluid

Bible verse, Biblical sentiment, Repent in Jesus Christ, Acts 2, Holy Spirit, gift, inspirational gift