Bad show, new friends

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My new friends Avola & Ruth

I had a craft show this past Saturday not too far from my home and unfortunately it was a very bad show! There were around 100 vendors in a lovely, very large church---but no customers!! It was so sad 'cause I don't think I saw more than 30-40 customers the whole time. I made a little money-my booth fee plus a little-but so many vendors didn't even make their booth fee. It would have been a 'bummer' but I met some ready great, friendly vendors. One vendor even wants to buy some of my old, vintage doll clothing. We shared stories, future show locations and generally had a good time. We even exchanged contact information and left with a hug, a smile on our faces and hopes that we would see each other at the next show!! You know, it's all in how you look at it. We could have left tired, angry and very discouraged, but instead, we left with good feelings, inspiration and new hope that the next show would be better. God is so good to help us 'look on the bright-side' of unpleasant situations!! Praise Him name!! God Bless all and any who read this. Pat, A Remade Life

Trade Show at Winnie, TX

Here are a few pic's of my booth from this past weekend.  This is my booth after I had sold alot of stuff.  It was a great show although many told me it was one of their slower shows.  I did great, met lots of wonderful people and had a fantastic time!  I will be at this show every month.  It's well established and has a large following of customers.  And I managed to get an indoor space, thank the Lord!!  It's no fun being out in the Texas sun this time of year!!  This market is mainly for my 'gentle used' items and not my art work.  If you are ever in Winnie, TX be sure to check out Larry's Old Time Trade Show and look me up in the Antique Mall building!

Back on Track!

I'm back from Lubbock, my daughter is safely home and looking for a job and I'm getting ready for a show in 2-weeks!!  Thanks to all you who prayed for our safety as we traveled--it worked!  This weekend will be my first time to do the Winnie, Tx show called "Larry's Old Time Trade Days".  It's a well established show and I've got an inside booth, away from the heat--thank you Lord!  This is were I sell (hope too) my collectibles, antiques, resale items, etc.--it's not really a craft show so I've got a foot in two different worlds!  My craft show will be in 2-weeks and that's were I will sell my recycled purses, dolls, pincushions etc.  I 've attached a few pictures of the pincushions I make from recycled picture frames and other stuff.  I've also added pictures of some dolls I rescued, cleaned and dress.  Let me know what you think.  I'm post pictures of my booth at the Trade show early next week--hopefully it will be almost empty by Sunday!!  God Bless all and any who read this.  Pat,  A Remade Life     

Temporaily out-of-pocket!

I'll be out-of-pocket this week as I deal with my aunt's funeral and my trip to Lubbock to retrieve my youngest daughter.  My dear aunt Ella Mae pasted away at the young age of 87.  She was a very creative soul and I'm sure that's were some of my abilities come from!  She will be sorely missed.  My youngest daughter is also moving back home for a while and I will be helping her move.  Will be posting some new stuff soon!!  God Bless all and any who read this,
Pat,  A Remade Life

Hooties

Here are pictures of some more bra-bags I just finished.  And they now have an official name donated by my friend Judy---"Hooties"!!  How awesome is that!  These Hooties have a definite victorian flavor and were so much fun to make.  Hooties will soon be listed in my etsy shop--just click the icon at the top of this page to see it.  I am still having lots of fun checking out all your wonderful blogs--wish I could take vacation from work so I could just loose myself in them!!  Everyone is so encouraging and uplifting--you are an awesome group of people!!  I will be posting some 'Patty Fannys' I'm working on very soon and hopefully a few more Hooties too!   God's blessings to everyone who reads this and have an excellent weekend!! 
Pat,  A Remade Life

New 'purses'

Good Morning all you wonderful women (and men) in blogland!!  I have been having soooo much fun with the blog party--there are so many nice bloggers out there.  Please forgive me if I haven't yet returned the favor of a visit to your blog--lots going on around by home--but I promise I am working diligently and will 'come to call' on your blog!  I have been getting ready for an upcoming show in late July and found my mind (and creativity) flittering about from here to there---it's terrible having adult ADHD!!  Anyway, a friend of mine discovered a little item/purse that I have found so amusing I thought I would share it with you.  He showed me a picture and I took it from there!  So here are the new purses I've just started making------from BRA'S!!!  That's right,  they are Bra-bag's and they are so much fun to make!!  Of course, the 'bigger' the bra, the 'bigger' the bag! And then there are those that only rate as a 'coin purse'.  These are my first two but I plan on making many and posting them in my shop at etsy--aRemadeLife.etsy.com.  Let me know what you think--maybe we could plan a "Brassiere Extravaganza"!!!  Lots of love   Pat,  A Remade Life

Welcome to the 'Where Women Create II' Party!!!

                                         This is a definite 'before' picture!

                                     So is this one--that's my old Kenmore-I love it!!

                                                Wow, I really was messy, right?
                                              

                                                  Getting better!!!

                                                             Not too bad!

Still needs some work-but not bad

 

one of my purses from recycled items

These are my "Patty Fannys"-too cute right?

These are works-in-progress!

Hello to all you wonderful bloggers!  My name is Pat and I'm VERY new to this blogging thing-but, boy am I having fun!!  First I would like to thank Karen for ALL her hard work in bringing us all together--you rock, girlfriend!!  Second, I want to thank YOU for checking me out--I'll repay the favor.  I've been crafting since I could walk (well, ok, I'm exaggerating a little!).  I use to make my own toys, draw and paint wonderful pictures and I even wrote short stories at the ripe old age of 6!  I designed and sold collectible, mohair teddy bears and I even have a few living in Germany.  I created into my adulthood, but then the cares/problems of life slowed me down and I lost my creativity for many years.  But God is good and the last few years I've begun to feel the need to 'make something wonderful.'  And so, I think, I create, I Pray and I'm beginning to find my artisic way again.  I humbly invite you to visit my work shop---before and after an organizational make-over-- and I invite you into my world!!  Please visit often, comment regularly and know that you are loved!!   Pat,  A Remade Life