Altered frog wind chimes for sale!

The altered Frog wind chimes were so much fun
A message tag is added which reads
"Fully Rely On God"

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Take a leap of faith and remember to

F.R.O.G. = Fully Rely On God!

If we were more willing to see the good and the beautiful things that surround us...

'We too often focus only on the negative aspect of life. If we were more willing to see the good and the beautiful things that surround us, we would be able to transform our families. From there, we would change our next-door neighbors and then others who live in our neighborhood or city. We would be able to bring peace and love to our world which hungers so much for these things.'

+Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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Happy Easter! Happy Spring!

God loves you more than anything!
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Girl's day in...one Saturday in February



A morning smile...spending the day with someone very special!

So much to choose from!

'It was a girl's day in...this Saturday in February'

This Saturday in February was certainly a 'girls day in' at the N2God Store. It was way too cold to be out doors doing ANYTHING and I guess that included out shopping too because the store was very quiet again. I know God is going to bring the visitors in....I just have to be patient and stop wondering 'When God when?'

A couple of us dived into a 'brand new to us' art craft called altered books and purses. Amy made the most incredibly cute altered purse from a red old hard back book. It turned out cuter than the dickens and she completed it in one day. I was told we may see and hear more about her creation a little later...

Important update: Unfortunately there wasn't enough interest to have the 'Make an altered book crafting classes' on April 9 and 16 at the store. I'm sorry. Maybe later. I'm one who is quite intrigued with this art expression and my full book shelves are are giving me fresh ideas to alter them. Yep, I'll be having fun with this craft for years to come.

On this day I worked on my first altered book which is titled 'Patty goes to Roma'. Remember the old movie, Giget goes to Rome? The hardback book I found had the just right title 'Little bits of tastes of Italy'....how perfect is that? ...bsol (big smile out loud) because my trip to Roma was 2 and 1/2 days total. It was the MOST amazing time with my two favorite guys in the world.  I LOVE Roma and I pray I'll have a chance to return and stay at least a very long....10 days. Now that would be Heavenly wouldn't it?

For now, I'm off to plan B tending to another project at the store. Fun? I'm not sure yet. We'll be open 3 Saturdays this month; April 9th, 16th and 30th. If you're in the neighborhood, please stop by for a visit and a 'hot' cup of tea. It's a happy blessing place. Thanks for your support.


Have a great weekend!

'Let's Make an Altered Book crafting classes' April 9 & 16 in "The Keeping Room"

‘Let’s Make an Altered Book crafting classes’

N2God Store’s “The Keeping Room”

April 9th and 16th 2011 (2 consecutive Saturdays)

813 W. Second ~ Wichita

Time 2 - 4 pm

To sign up please e-mail stwant2be@aol.com before April 6, 2011.

My somewhat short ‘How to Make an Altered Book crafting class’ presentation will begin at 2. You won’t want to miss the ideas I will be sharing so please don’t be late. You may be as fascinated as I am about this art expression. In a ‘nut shell’ your altered book will be a ‘One of a kind’ memory book authored by you. Truly a priceless family keepsake!

What to bring April 9th ~ One medium sized hard back book in good shape (with a title that speaks to you’re the artist side of your brain) and theme idea for your book. At this first class I will help you make a layout getting your book pages ready for altering/crafting at 2nd class April 16. Your assignment now (before the class) is to hunt through your home library or go ‘thrifting’ for a book with a title you really like and the theme for altered book.

(My first altered book is called ‘Patty goes to Roma’ created from a cook booked called ‘Small bites of Italy’. This was the just right title for my 1st altered memory book about my once of a lifetime trip to Rome ‘thus far’ that was only 2 ½ days). It is SO neat. In my photo are a few books for future altering/crafting.

What to bring April 16th ~ that sack/pile of Photos that you’ve been planning to put in memory book, tiny trinkets, receipt plane tickets, small pieces of favorite fabrics, ribbon and lace, small game pieces, journal notes, cards and/or art, special tiny mementos or old pieces of vintage jewelry that relate/go with the ‘Memory altered book ‘you will be crafting. I'm sure you have unique items I didn't mention...great!

Have a girl’s get-a-way…invite a friend! Of course this class is open to guys also. Parking is available in front of store on 2nd Street. Please e-mail me if you have any questions. I’m here and will be there to help. Space is limited…sign up early if you can. Maybe your book can be an Easter gift to yourself or someone very special. We’re going to have fun! Tasty snacks and drinks will be ready for you to enjoy in our little Tea Room and the N2God store is open both Saturdays. You’ll want to browse and check out new/old items offered for sale.

Cost is $10 (for the 2 Saturday classes April 9 & 16) total of 4 creative fun hours ~ in your own work place. Please pay at arrival April 9th. Thank you in advance! 

Blessed,

Patty in Oz 

"The Keeping Room" filled with bunches of fun all Saturday afternoon!

 

Angel food cup cakes, chex mix, hot coco and teas ready for the artists

The Scrapbook/Card  Workshop 101 was so much fun however...I can't refer to it as a workshop because all of the ladies knew what they were doing...and GOOD at it too! I learned watching them and liked watching them help one another. One of the things I learned is that the colors red and turquoise look good together! We enjoyed some of my friend's 'Sally sings' CDs and one another's company the whole afternoon. An extra blessing for me was a surprise visit and from a friend who came into the store who I haven't seen for ages.

One of my friends brought her young son and it was a 'hoot' watching the two of them scrap book a Halloween Memory page which turned out Spooktactular! I did get some words and phrases for some of the different topics for cards & memory pages and unfortunately they were buried under other art I prepared. Oh well...I guess I'll be set for the next year's 'St. Valentine's Day'.

The day was blessed with sunshine and I didn't hear one complaint about the huge piles of snow on the street in front of the store. Everyone said 'We just walked around it'.

The very best part of my day was visiting with friends and hearing all about their memories and these ladies had some amazing creating ideas. To mention a few...Becky using golden threads for the wheat she remembered as a child growing up in the country. Pamela...a bag of maps....memories...and that great big cute Mickey Mouse plastic rain coat she saved from Walt Disney World I believe. So interesting!

My heart felt thanks to all who came. May the love you put into your cards and memory pages...come back to you on St. Valentine's day.
 

(Hope to include some neat pictures soon)