...You put vinyl on it!!!

Question: What do you do when you are tired of your bathroom "look", but aren't ready for a total make-over?
Answer: You put VINYL on it!

... So that's what I did! Just like I did in my kitchen this past summer, I "jazzed" up my bathroom with a bit of fun vinyl. I choose the olive color to compliment my "lovely" backsplash, and added black as well. I really like the finished product, and I like my bathroom again too (added bonus). It was so easy to put on, and I've washed that part of the wall a few times already, and they are sticking well. Now, when I brush my teeth, I can't help but SMILE!!

You gotta love vinyl!

This is a picture of the barn that I "pimped out" for Tanner this fall. He LOVED the John Deere on it!
This was another "Tanner project". For Grade 4 Science they had to make Structures. Tanner, of course, chose the Paterson grain elevator in Crystal City (my future farmer!). So, together we designed the base of the elevator, and added bins, etc. I suggested we should put the Paterson logo on the elevator, and Tanner said "Mom, can we do it in vinyl?" To which I replied "Yes!". I think it turned out pretty cool... and Tanner got a great mark for his efforts!

(Take note of the tiny lettering on the trucks; Wawanesa Belmont Transfer and TAKLE Farms - Tanner Adam Kevin Laura Lee Emma).

So, think of new ways to change and re-vamp old things - to make you love them again!!

Take Care, Laura Lee

cruisin' with vinyl

I am so excited to give you some pretty amazing news when it comes to my vinyl!!!!!

Some of my vinyl is teaming up with product from two FABULOUS companies to create a Crop and Cruise layout kit!!!!!!! My sister, Jill Hildebrand, was asked to create a layout kit as a past Featured Instructor of the cruise event. And............she asked ME for some vinyl to complete the kit.

So........here's a sneak peek of the NEVER BEFORE SEEN layout (you're seeing it here FIRST!!!!!!! -- lucky you) that combines the fantastic products of myStampBOX, Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker & CUT YOUR WAY!!!!!!!! What a great team we make!!!!!

Click here to get to the Crop and Cruise blog where it's being announced!!!!!!

need ideas?

Just sharing some layouts that Jill created in the last month showcasing some of my vinyl.

You should order some today. Click here to see the latest designs & colours.

The possibilities are endless.

btw - yes.....that is me in the last layout photo, playing football with my boys!!!!

changes

Let me know what you think of the *new* changes to the blog.
Been playing around with the backgrounds, design & trying out a new logo.

And ........... stay tuned for some VERY exciting news that will be announced in the next few days!!!!!!!

Weekend weather!!!

What a great weekend to be in the outdoors! My local drill team (and others) went on a trail ride thru the valley near Clearwater. It was AMAZING!! We had great weather, and wonderful views. Thanks again to Kristi for allowing us to ride thru your pastures, and for making sure I got in a few pictures!


This is just an updated picture of my kitchen. Yup, I broke down and finally painted my cupboards! What do you think? Blog Poll: should I also paint the uppers???

I'll keep you posted on the results of the poll, and future pictures if need be.

Have a great week - sun, keep shining!!!

Take Care, Laura Lee

MIA no more!

Yes, I'll admit I was M-I-A there for the summer, and I appologize. But.... I'm back!!

Here's a little peek at some of the EXTRA things I've done with vinyl over the summer.

I built this barn for Emma last Christmas. How much fun is this????

(I also "pimped out" Tanner's barn, but apparently haven't got a picture of it yet...stay tuned for that one. Two words: John...Deere).

This is another FUN little goodie I popped up in my kitchen. It happened to be a day that I was spending a lot of time at my sink doing apples for the freezer. Let me tell you, it made the job more enjoyable. Oh, now the ideas are endless!!!

We are back into our regularily scheduled life. Harvest is near-done, and the kids are back to school. If you are allowed to make "September resolutions", mine is to post more often. There will be a little game about that later.... Well, enjoy your day, the sun is trying to shine. I'll leave you will a picture of our first day back to school!!!

Take Care, Laura Lee

Designer SHOWcase

Hey everyone. Jill, here, from Design Team Headquarters.
It's been way too long since I shared some DT layouts with you {i think that's in my signed contract, right?!?}.
Here are just a few:

Snowbank
Run....the story

blessed

playHouse

moving Forward

Hot new Wheels
my Beautiful bed

enjoy.

- jill