Why go for store-bought when it’s so easy to handmake a personal card? This snappy guide offers countless creative ways to say "Happy Birthday,” "Best Wishes,” or simply "I’m Thinking of You.” Plus, it takes no time, with these simple and lovely designs that cover almost any imaginable occasion. There are gift tags, postcards, tri-folded cards, and ones decorated with paint, beads, craft wire, fabric, and even polymer clay and silk flowers. An introductory section teaches techniques ranging from adhering sequins and applying glitter to embossing and rubber stamping--along with instructions on making matching envelopes.

"A woman who wishes simultaneously to find herself as an individual and to devote herself to motherhood, is caught between two extremes that are hard to reconcile: how to integrate motherhood with one's deepest, personal aims?" Women today face the challenge of integrating the frequently conflicting demands of motherhood, partnership, work, and personal development. Writing from the experience of thirty-three years of marriage and raising four children, Almut Bockemühl is well qualified to understand the predicaments that women face and to offer empathy based on first-hand knowledge. Moreover, this book offers profound, spiritual direction for each woman seeking to meet the challenges of her unique biography. At the heart of the dilemma is family care and the need for individual expression in a creative capacity--self-discovery and achieving personal goals. The natural desire for children does not always mean a love of housework. Bockemühl studies such conflicts in women's biographies and reflects on the history of feminism. She also discusses the mythical roots of motherliness and matriarchy, as well as the mothering instinct itself, exploring the spiritual dimension and meaning of motherhood, the profession of homemaking, successful relationships, and clashes between personal life and career. The central theme of this enlightening handbook is an inspiring path of personal development for mothers and women everywhere.

The trees of Southcrop have made a striking discovery-one that could change the world for all their kind. But they are trapped in a forest fragment and face destruction from human sprawl. They cannot spread their new-found gift across the land. Then Auja, a young oak, finds little Fur amongst her branches. Fur is a legendary creature not seen for a thousand years, a single intelligent being emerged from a colony of caterpillars. Fur is small and meek and slow, but can travel through the forest and talk with trees. Auja persuades the reluctant Fur to help. Fur embarks on a desperate quest to find the source of all tree power-the mysterious Riverside Farm. Here he must gather the trees' great treasure and carry it across Oak River to the forests of Deep Sky. Fur's long trek is fraught with peril as he races to reach Riverside Farm before it is destroyed. Ghoulish enemies hunt him while machines wreak their deadly havoc. Yet Fur's journey is one of enlightenment as he learns about the ecology of his world, the threat of the human species, and finally, the secret of his existence.

From a World Fantasy Award winner: The complete series praised by George R. R. Martin as “the sort of fantasy we don’t see enough of . . . a treat.” A dragon lord seeks to claim his birthright and fulfill his destiny in this epic duology. Dragon’s Winter: Born to the shape-shifting dragon king of Ippa, Karadur is destined to one day become a dragon and rule the kingdom. But in an act of jealous betrayal, his twin brother, Tenjiro, stole the talisman that would allow Karadur to take his true dragon form, and fled to a distant, icy realm. Now, years later, Tenjiro has reappeared as the evil sorcerer Ankoku. His frozen stronghold threatens to destroy Dragon Keep, and Karadur must lead his shape-shifting warriors on a journey to defeat his brother—and reclaim his destiny. Dragon’s Treasure: As the new lord of Dragon’s Keep, Karadur Atani must unleash his dragon’s vengeance when foul murder in the countryside demands justice. He destroys the outlaw Unamira clan without mercy, but two members of the family survive his wrath. Karadur will take one as a lover in order to soothe his troubled heart—and produce the dragon-changeling heir he so fervently desires. The other, his new lover’s half brother, will pursue the criminal life he was born into, becoming a threat to the fragile peace of the dragon lord’s realm.

" In the enchanting "Fairy Book" by Sophie May, enter a world of magic, wonder, and whimsy as you embark on a journey through a collection of captivating fairy tales. This delightful book transports readers to lands of fantasy and imagination, where fairies, mythical creatures, and magical adventures await. Within the pages of the "Fairy Book," Sophie May weaves together a tapestry of enchanting stories that spark the imagination and warm the heart. From tales of brave heroes and heroines to stories of friendship, love, and overcoming obstacles, each narrative carries a touch of magic that captivates readers of all ages. Sophie May's storytelling skillfully brings to life colorful characters, mystical settings, and timeless themes. Through the "Fairy Book," readers are transported to magical realms, where dreams come true and extraordinary things happen. These stories inspire imagination, foster a love for storytelling, and teach valuable lessons about kindness, courage, and the power of belief. Join Sophie May in the "Fairy Book" as you immerse yourself in a world of enchantment, where fairy tales come alive, and the extraordinary becomes possible."

You will certainly smile; you will probably laugh and you may cry over this charming, heart-warming story of a fallen bird, rescued many years ago by the author; who not only saved it, but raised it till it was an adult and ready to fly away and live free with the other birds. It is written in the form of a narrative poem with beautiful illustrations which will stimulate your child’s imagination, and help bring “Petite” to life. Petite, though she doesn’t really understand why they are not blue, nor do they have feathers, and they certainly can’t fly; she and her new family love and enjoy one another, and she believes this “people family” is her own. She also becomes best friends with Woof, her name for the family pet dog. Young readers will enjoy this story’s vivid imagery and relatable characters and situations, and they’ll appreciate the valuable lessons it has to offer through scripture and the poem based on the true story of Petite. You and yours will be blessed, and happy you decided to welcome this story into your home and into your hearts; and to share all of Petite’s and her family’s adventures.

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