Do you have a bag of men's ties stashed away somewhere, just waiting for a good project idea? You can stop wondering what to do with those ties that your dad or husband no longer wears. Use them to make pillows, lamp shades, wall quilts or art-to-wear. Create new treasures from old ties that are probably the same ones that you have given as gifts on Father's Day, birthdays and Christmas. Shirley Botsford's glorious book is packed with over 30 functional and keepsake projects. Included are full-size patterns, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, plus inspiration, ideas, tips and techniques to create even more.
What Daddy says, is what I do. What Daddy wants, is what I give. What Daddy takes, is what I find. Breanna: I went undercover with the Mafia as a working girl. It was a difficult assignment, but I took a vow to protect and serve. There was a crime syndicate to be broken, and I wanted to do my part. But that’s before I met Cash. He’s an enforcer for the Mafia. Gorgeous and huge, he’s called the Punisher for a reason. He’s got a special baton that he uses to discipline unruly girls, and now, I’m part of his brood. Daddy made me pant. Daddy made me moan. Daddy made me want it all. Now, I’ve forgotten what I came for. I was supposed to infiltrate the crime family, but all I can think of are Cash’s hot kisses and tender caresses. How did this happen? How can a sworn member of the NYPD be in love with a career criminal? Even more, what do I do under these circumstances? I’ve fallen in love with the mafia hitman, but do we have a future together when we’re on different sides of the law? Hey Readers – Indulge in this passionate tale of a young woman trying to do right in the world. Breanna wants to honor her vows as a police officer, but when she falls in love with a handsome career criminal, what does it mean for her morals and values? You’ll love this enthralling story, I promise! Xoxo, Cassie
Creating Their Own Image marks the first comprehensive history of African-American women artists, from slavery to the present day. Using an analysis of stereotypes of Africans and African-Americans in western art and culture as a springboard, Lisa E. Farrington here richly details hundreds ofimportant works--many of which deliberately challenge these same identity myths, of the carnal Jezebel, the asexual Mammy, the imperious Matriarch--in crafting a portrait of artistic creativity unprecedented in its scope and ambition. In these lavishly illustrated pages, some of which feature imagesnever before published, we learn of the efforts of Elizabeth Keckley, fashion designer to Mary Todd Lincoln; the acclaimed sculptor Edmonia Lewis, internationally renowned for her neoclassical works in marble; and the artist Nancy Elizabeth Prophet and her innovative teaching techniques. We meetLaura Wheeler Waring who portrayed women of color as members of a socially elite class in stark contrast to the prevalent images of compliant maids, impoverished malcontents, and exotics "others" that proliferated in the inter-war period. We read of the painter Barbara Jones-Hogu's collaboration onthe famed Wall of Respect, even as we view a rare photograph of Hogu in the process of painting the mural. Farrington expertly guides us through the fertile period of the Harlem Renaissance and the "New Negro Movement," which produced an entirely new crop of artists who consciously imbued their workwith a social and political agenda, and through the tumultuous, explosive years of the civil rights movement. Drawing on revealing interviews with numerous contemporary artists, such as Betye Saar, Faith Ringgold, Nanette Carter, Camille Billops, Xenobia Bailey, and many others, the second half ofCreating Their Own Image probes more recent stylistic developments, such as abstraction, conceptualism, and post-modernism, never losing sight of the struggles and challenges that have consistently influenced this body of work. Weaving together an expansive collection of artists, styles, andperiods, Farrington argues that for centuries African-American women artists have created an alternative vision of how women of color can, are, and might be represented in American culture. From utilitarian objects such as quilts and baskets to a wide array of fine arts, Creating Their Own Imageserves up compelling evidence of the fundamental human need to convey one's life, one's emotions, one's experiences, on a canvas of one's own making.
This book is a Kingdom road map to victory for anyone who has asked the question, ""Why am I the way I am?"" or ""How do I get free and then stay free?"" You could be the victim of a generational curse; something passed down to you, that has infected the very fabric of your life. Well, finally, there's help. this book was written to help the body fully understand this generational infection, and to no longer be powerless and defeated. To finally know what freedom in every area of your life feels like. Well you can, and it begins now by taking this giant step called, ""Dealing With You Daddy's Devil""
If you've been dreaming of getting started with clean, green, solar energy on your own, then GO SOLAR WITHOUT BIG DADDY'S HELP is for you. The age of alternative energy is upon us, and for do-it-yourselfers its now easier than ever. Small solar panel kits for under $400 are currently available at certain retail stores, with light-weight parts that are simple to set up in your own back yard. In this short 32 page booklet, Doc Trager shows you how to assemble your own solar power generator at home, and use it to power three fun and interesting solar-powered projects: 1) Solar-powered kayak 2) Solar-powered water fall for fish pond 3) Solar-powered filtration for rain collected in commercially available rain barrels. Using simple, step-by-step instructions, illustrated with color photos, The Doc makes it easy for you to create, and points out along the way that once you have the basics under your belt, there is no limit to the solar projects you can dream up and realize on your own.
Create Fabulous Bags with Simple Techniques Distinctive handbags and totes have long been a passion of renowned designer Linda McGehee. In Simple Sensational Bags, Linda shares her secrets for making and embellishing dozens of innovative new designs without spending hours at the sewing machine. Linda's cleverly embellished creations incorporate many popular techniques including decorative stitching, piecing, applique and trims, pockets, piping, and more. With her easy, friendly style, Linda teaches the basics of bag construction, straps, pockets, and decorative embellishment. The book showcases dozens of extraordinary bags. Projects include a zipper cosmetic bag, lingerie and sweater bag, shoe tote, and a variety of handbags. • Simple techniques to transform plain bags into spectacular works of art • Easy-to-follow instructions for making and decorating bags • Detailed discussions of straps, pockets, and finishing touches
Bonita was a mere twenty-year-old going to a singles' conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, with her sister and a friend to enjoy the fellowship of single fellow believers. Little did she know it would change her life forever. By seeming happenstance, her friend found a group to go out to eat with after the evening service of the opening night. She happened to sit across from a twenty-five-year-old man from a church in Florida who captured her attention. After many prayers and confirmations from God, she moved four hundred miles away from all she had known and married the man she had only known two months and three weeks. It was the beginning of an eventful twenty-year journey of sorrows and many miracles and a great love story. He had his own struggles from his childhood, and she had hers. Together and with their God-centered marriage and home, they dealt with it all and walked into the unknown trusting that God really did know what he was doing. Stephen, her husband, had an auto accident at thirty-two years of age and after eight years of marriage. Then God gave them a surprise one year later in the form of a beautiful, bright-eyed son with Asperger's (autism), ADHD, OCD, Tourette's, and severe food allergies. This story is full of needs, dreams, scriptures, words from the Lord, and miracles that sustained them on that God-ordained journey that followed. They dealt with all that God had allowed into their lives through their difficulties, trusted God every day, and watched as miracle after miracle unfolded to provide for their every need. Twenty years later, the strength gained from that journey gave Bonita the fuel needed to continue into her new journey as a single mother after Stephen's death at the age of forty-six. 21
From the host of the YouTube channel that went viral—Dad, How Do I?—comes a book that’s part memoir/part inspiration/part DIY. Rob Kenney’s father left him and his seven siblings when he was fourteen years old, and the youngest had to fend for themselves. He wished that he had someone who could teach him the basics—how to tie a tie, jump-start a car, unclog a drain, use tools properly—as well as succeed in life. But he and his siblings had to figure these things out on their own. Now a father himself, Rob decided that he would help people out by providing how-to tips as well as advice—and even throw in some bad dad jokes. He started a YouTube channel for anyone looking for fatherly advice, and in the course of three months, gained a following of nearly 2.5 million subscribers, with millions of views for his how-to and inspirational videos. In this book, Rob shares his story of overcoming a difficult childhood with the strength of faith and family, and offers inspiration and hope. In addition, he provides 50 practical DYI instructions (30 of which will be unique to the book), illustrated with helpful line drawings.
