Your Vintage Keepsake

Author : Margaret T. Ordoñez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015050812026

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Your Vintage Keepsake by Margaret T. Ordoñez Pdf

From family heirlooms to vintage purchases, almost everyone has some item of beautiful clothing or some treasured accessory worthy of preservation. The choices made in storing and displaying costume collectibles will determine not only their longevity but also their future value. This concise, clear guide by Margaret Ordoñez is issued by the Costume Society of America, whose members bring their collective expertise to bear on consumers' most frequent and most crucial questions about costume care. In simple and unambiguous terms, Your Vintage Keepsake offers options for storage, guidelines for prevention and treatment--such as vacuuming garments to remove dust and minimize insect damage--and instructions for displaying apparel and accessories, even under glass.

Author : Kitty Rose Vintage
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798695155518

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My Christmas Memory Book by Kitty Rose Vintage Pdf

Beautiful Vintage Style Keepsake Book to Keep Memories, Recipes and Stories Spend a few moments each day to write your favourite Christmas memories in this keepsake book. Record your Christmas highlights in words, images and recipes. The prompts will help you capture your memories so that you can remember and celebrate them long after Christmas and for many years to come. This Christmas book is illustrated with beautiful vintage images that will evoke the spirit of Christmas past. Why you will love this book: Beautiful vintage images throughout the book 100 pages of prompts to record Christmas memories pages to record events, memories, people and traditions pages to note your favourite Christmas recipes Gift list page Favourite Christmas song page handy large 8.5 x 11 inch size Soft matt cover

Author : Belinda Hulin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780762769322

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Keepsake Cookbook by Belinda Hulin Pdf

Creating your own family or community cookbook for yourself and those you love A recipe is a snapshot that captures place, people, and time, making handed-down recipes into delicious memories to treasure and share. Yet these precious instructions are often lost to bad handwriting, the passing of loved ones, or simply not knowing where to start gathering them for safekeeping. With the help of The Keepsake Cookbook, you can bring all those cherished memories together and create an heirloom to be savored and treasured. Within these pages are easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for collecting both oral and written recipes——as well as photographs and memorabilia——and tips on organizing it all into a cookbook that can be used and shared for generations to come. Cookbook author Belinda Hulin supplies advice on interviewing relatives and friends as well as tapping into your own memories. Also included are basic recipe times, tips, and measures to help you turn casual instructions into fully realized recipes.

Author : Melody Fortier
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-23
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781594748110

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The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping by Melody Fortier Pdf

From fashion boutiques to flea markets, the hunt for vintage clothing is on! With this savvy guide tucked in your handbag, you’ll be ready to hit the streets. Vintage clothing offers couture quality at a fraction of the price. But how can you spot a Dior original in a rack stuffed with Little Black Dresses? Vintage-clothing dealer Melody Fortier demystifies the entire process so you’ll know just what to look for, what to avoid, and what to pay. The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping shares insider tips for evaluating quality, selecting problem-free pieces, ensuring the perfect fit and silhouette, and caring for your unique finds.

Author : Melody Fortier
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781683693475

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New to You by Melody Fortier Pdf

Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion? Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet. In this indispensable guide, anyone who buys or wears women’s clothing will learn how to: • Avoid overpaying • Sort trash from treasure • Fix minor flaws—and spot major ones • Find your ideal silhouette (including tips for plus-size shoppers) • Alter and repurpose garments • Care for delicate vintage fabrics Buying older clothing means getting beautiful pieces that are built to last, without contributing to sweatshops or landfills—but only if you know what to look for. Let a vintage clothing expert guide you to ethical fashion bliss! Previously published as The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping in 2009, this updated edition includes a new introduction and resources for evaluating online and brick-and-mortar shops.

Author : Tammy Kushnir
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Bridal books
ISBN : 9781616735296

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Wedding Journals and Keepsake Gifts by Tammy Kushnir Pdf

Author : Lois Hamill
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781538133026

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Archives 101 by Lois Hamill Pdf

Archives 101 is a manual for people who care for historical records, photographs, and collections and a textbook for those who want to learn. Lois Hamill provides practical, step-by-step guidance for managing all facets of archival collections, from acquisition, arrangement, and description to storage and security. The book also offers advice on how to integrate description in PastPerfect software with archival finding aids to optimize the strengths of each. Archives 101 is written for those who manage cultural collections regardless of their professional education or institution type. This comprehensive, practical, ready reference is authoritative yet accessible to all readers. It addresses all phases in the process of managing cultural collections including use by researchers, for exhibits, work with other specialists such as conservators or appraisers and more. The chapter on description incorporates the professional descriptive standard Describing Archives: a Content Standard (DACS) into finding aids. Guidance on the management of digitization projects for text documents and photographs includes equipment, technical specifications, file naming and management, workflow, delivery methods, and copyright with examples and forms. The Additional Reading/Resources features many new resources that are reliable and free, all URLs have been verified. A convenient Glossary, examples, forms and ready-reference appendices round out this handy volume.

Author : Mary Ellen Hughes
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780738755496

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A Vintage Death by Mary Ellen Hughes Pdf

"A satisfying mystery. ... Suggest for fans of other mysteries set in cute tourist areas, such as Lorna Barrett's Booktown mysteries."—Library Journal Callie Reed has put together a special event, but a killer is ripping it apart at the seams As the new owner of a music box store in Keepsake Cove, a quaint town full of collectible shops on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Callie Reed is eager to get more involved in her community. So she volunteers to plan the fall street decorations and welcome a visiting author who's come for a special book signing. But the celebratory mood is cut short when the local B&B owner is found dead, killed with a pair of vintage scissors. Suspicion is cast on the victim's estranged wife, Dorothy, who owns Keepsake Cove's vintage sewing shop. Callie is sure Dorothy is innocent, and the visiting author agrees. Together, they begin their own investigation, only to discover that many people in Keepsake Cove have secrets. Secrets that are worth killing to keep. Praise for the Keepsake Cove Mysteries: "Hughes kicks off her new Keepsake Cove series with a charming locale."—Kirkus Reviews

Author : Ruth Singer
Publisher : Potter Craft
Page : 1074 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-09
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780770434687

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The Sewing Bible by Ruth Singer Pdf

A complete course on sewing—from threading a needle to couture hemmingFinally someone has created every sewer's ideal companion: a comprehensive book on every aspect of hand and machine sewing—from the most basic to the most advanced—with a modern aesthetic and 20 projects to boot. From simple tutorials to in-depth masterclasses, Ruth Singer packs in lesson after lesson on both practical and decorative techniques. The Sewing Bible includes: • Easy-to-use instructions accompanied by hundreds of beautiful photographs detailing every stage of each technique•20 functional, fashionable sewing projects that illustrate many of the lessons—from an easy T-shirt transformation to a complex handbag—making this a how-to guide and pattern book in one •Extensive guides to fabrics and tools, and resources to help you choose the perfect materials and equipment for your projects •Advice on using organic and eco fabrics and working with recycled and vintage fabrics With more excitement than traditional sewing manuals, and much more depth than a book of projects, The Sewing Bible is an easy-to-use guide that's as attractive as it is comprehensive. This is the one book you need whether you're a beginner, an expert, or anywhere in between.

Author : Lisa M. Pace
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-02
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440313653

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Delight in the Seasons by Lisa M. Pace Pdf

Make each season delightful! Lisa Pace is at it again, this time with projects and techniques that will have you celebrating the seasons in style! Let Lisa and her pretty vintage style inspire you with techniques that will expand your perceptions of what papercrafting can be. You'll create beautiful projects and embellishments using a wide variety of both everyday and unexpected materials, while paying homage to your fondest memories of Christmas, summer vacation, Halloween and more. In Delight in the Seasons you'll find: • 40 step-by-step techniques, to be used as demonstrated or adapted to meet your style and needs. • 20 gallery pieces that combine multiple techniques into entirely new and charming projects. • A delightful variety of sample projects including home, seasonal and party decor, greeting cards, ornaments, scrapbook layouts and more. • Endless inspiration as Lisa shares the memories and moments that inspired each project. So gather your supplies, add a dash of inspiration (and maybe some glitter) and delight in the seasons with Lisa Pace!

Author : Diane Forden
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780446553629

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Bridal Guide (R) Magazine's How to Plan the Perfect Wedding...Without Going Broke by Diane Forden Pdf

Do you want to... get married in high style but at low cost? Design the wedding of your dreams without depleting your nest egg? Enjoy your most special day without paying for it for the rest of your life? For the first time, the experts at Bridal Guide, America's leading bridal magazine, have gathered all of their favorite cost-containing tips and stress-reducing strategies into one handy volume. This comprehensive, practical wedding planner offers hundreds of insider tips for cutting back on wedding costs without cutting back on style, including how to: Find exquisite invitations, centerpieces, and favors at discount prices Save substantially on designer gowns and accessories Discover seasonal bargains on honeymoon travel Enjoy magnificent music at minimal fees Cut down on catering expenses in savvy, subtle ways Ensure high-quality photography at reasonable prices. From etiquette to officiants, transportation to tipping, and registry to rehearsal dinners, Bridal Guide's Diane Forden spells it all out for you. Charts, checklists, and calendars keep you on track and simplify each stage of the planning process. Don't Scrimp! Prioritize Your Way to a Beautiful Wedding on a Realistic Budget! Whether you have a year or only a few months, ample resources or cash-flow concerns, this all-in-one planner will help you organize the Big Day from day one.

Author : Lois Hamill
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780759119727

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Archives for the Lay Person by Lois Hamill Pdf

Collections management can be a daunting task for volunteers and employees alike. Archives for the Lay Person provides practical, step-by-step guidance for those managing all facets of archival collections at small organizations.

Author : Janette Schuster
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Art
ISBN : 1600592686

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Mixed-Media Collage Jewelry by Janette Schuster Pdf

Crafting a piece of collage jewellery is more than just a creative act, it can also be a very personal journey when the materials include precious keepsakes and mementos. In these 25 projects, readers can experience the pleasure of creating works of beauty and memory.

Author : Rebecca Jumper Matheson
Publisher : Costume Society of America
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : MINN:31951D03058394M

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The Sunbonnet by Rebecca Jumper Matheson Pdf

"This first book-length history of the American sunbonnet, which persisted as folk dress late into the twentieth century, discusses what the sunbonnet reveals about American fashion, culture, ideals, and class- and race-related issues. Details sunbonnet construction, care, and design differences; includes oral histories and a variety of visual primary sources"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Dutch Creatives
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 109895758X

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Canada by Dutch Creatives Pdf

This Vintage Sunset 70s 80s journal design is specially made for Canada Travel lovers. A unique paperback notebook which is perfect for taking notes and creating a daily log book or writing your hopes and dreams. This notebook is nice and compact with enough space to make it completely yours. It give you the lined pages so you can write or doodle down whatever you want. With 100 pages this 6inch x 9inch 15.24cm x 22.86cm size paperback journal gives you all the space to get creative. It has a nice matte cover with black and white interior on white paper. Perfect gift This very good looking journal makes the perfect gift for friend or family member who love Canada Travel. Consider one the next time you need a: Birthday Gift Teacher Gift Thank You Gift Housewarming Gift Christmas Gift Holiday Gift Just Because Gift Or a gift to yourself