"One dress. Four women. An amazing destiny. Charlotte Malone is getting married. Yet all is not settled in the heart of Birmingham's chic bridal boutique owner. Charlotte can dress any bride to perfection-except herself. When she discovers a vintage mint-condition wedding gown in a battered old trunk, Charlotte embarks on a passionate journey to discover the women who wore the gown before her. Emily in 1912. Mary in 1939. And Hillary in 1968. Each...

Provides a broad and detailed glimpse into the ingenious artistry and attention to detail behind some of the most fabulous costumes you can find.

"Hand-made jewelry is always in style. So why not go one step further and make your own beads? Polymer clay is the material of choice and you will learn how to use free-form techniques and bead-rolling tools to create several styles. Sculpted effects, simulations of semi-precious stones, photo-image transfers, and use of glitter and organic material mean the beads you make will be unique. All the tools you will need are listed, and finishing techniques,...

Master the art of making earrings from polymer clay with Polymer Clay Jewelry, written and created by Rachael Skidmore of the popular online shop Made by Maeberry. "From Rachael Skidmore of Made by Maeberry comes Polymer Clay Jewelry, a fresh new instructional book that teaches you how to make your own contemporary earrings in a variety of styles. With these 18 step-by-step projects, you can make colorful abstract earrings, hoops in difference sizes...

"The First Man You Meet... Shelly Hansen was horrified when her great-aunt's wedding dress arrived--because, according to family legend, she was destined to marry the next man she met. So when she tripped on an escalator and fell into Mark Brady's arms, she told him--and herself--that she wasn't interested in marriage. But then she started seeing him everywhere.... Coincidence?... is The Man You'll Marry. After her own wedding, Shelly sends her best...

Halloween is near and Bobby has a great idea for costumes for himself and his dog, Lucy, but when he brings Lucy's costume to school for show-and-tell it disappears, and Bobby suspects the unfriendly new student took it.

"Channel your favorite movie character and add a little magic to your everyday wardrobe with this enchanting and illuminating guide to casual cosplay"--

When ten-year-old Newton dresses up as an unusual superhero for Halloween, he decides to keep wearing the costume after the holiday to help save townspeople and eventually his injured brother.

"Maya Jackson has worked for Laura Whitcomb, Inc, a renowned New York City bridal gown brand for years and dreams of becoming Head Designer. She has the talent, she just needs a chance to showcase her unique style. Due to an illness, she's always prioritized her career over her personal life until Maya's father fractures his hip and she returns to Charleston, SC. While home for only a few months, she's thrilled to find an opportunity at the local...

Seventeen-year-old Raffy is determined to win a cosplay competition that could lead to art school admission and respect for his talent, but being paired with his main competitor, ex-boyfriend Luca, complicates things. Raffy has a passion for bedazzling-- and sewing, stitching, draping, pattern making. He is determined to make his mark at this year's biggest cosplay competition. If he can wow there, it could lead to sponsorship, then art school, and...