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Sorry it's been so long since I posted, but between getting the antique mall shop up and running, ebaying and getting ready for 3-shows--well, time has been short!!  This blog will be under contruction for the next few weeks as I begin re-vamping and re-doing my shop, business and LIFE!!  Please hang-in there and continue to check back as I step into the next adventure in my life.  God Bless all and any who read this!  Pat, A Remade Life

Antique-mania!!

Sorry it's been so long since my last post, but I've taken the antique-plunge and I am now the proud owner of a shop in a local antique mall!  My friend Judy and I have gone in as partners-we are so excited!!  This is a well established mall-25 yrs-and has many vendors that have been there for 10yrs and longer.  Judy and I feel that is a good sign.  The mall is open 7-days a week and we don't have to work it which is good since both of us have full-time jobs.  They are all very friendly and helpful there.  It took us 3-very tiring, hard-working days to get set up, but we did it!  Now all we need is to sell, sell, SELL!!  God Bless all and any who read this,  Pat   A Remade Life

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