Books with author MS Linda L Peterson

Hand-made jewelry is always in style. So why not start the process from scratch and make your own beads?This beautifully illustrated book, packed with clear step-by-step instructions, will show you how. 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. Unusual shapes, 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. And with practice, they will look professionally hand-crafted. All the tools you will need are listed, and finishing techniques, such as sanding, buffing, and sealing, are described. You will also find detailed instructions on how to use your own work to create stylish and individual pieces of jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Basic jewelry-making techniques, such as stringing and fixing clasps, lead on to assembling all the components in designs and styles ranging from contemporary and elegant, to simple and just plain fun. The finished pieces incorporate a whole variety of mixed media to enhance the look of your beads. Technique based, this book is also full of useful information—including a list of suppliers—and will be invaluable to anyone taking up this rewarding and affordable craft. Beginners and more advanced practitioners alike will find both practical advice and inspiration.

Tyler and Elise were warned about a gypsy curse that sends roaches into your ears to eat your brain. Of course, everyone knows there’s no such thing as curses… right? Luckily, a gypsy woman gives them a golden amulet to protect them against evil. It just doesn’t appear to be working against a villain who stalks them all over Rome. The siblings stumble onto a crime that has them stumped until Gypsies, gladiators, and Michelangelo all twine together to help this tenacious and comedic duo unravel a mystery that spans centuries.

Upcycle to create 35 stunning pieces of jewelry and accessories.Discover how to take something that was destined for the trash can and give it a new purpose, transforming it into something beautiful. Expert crafter Linda Peterson shows you 35 creative ways to upcycle soda can tabs, zippers, plastic, bike chains, inner tubes, and more. From a stylish soda can tab belt to a pretty gold zipper bracelet, and from stamped plastic earrings to a chunky bike chain bangle, there’s plenty here to inspire you to get crafting. Every project has clear step-by-step photographs to guide you, and a basic techniques section covers all you’ll need to know.

Ten-year-old Jenna loves horses just like most kids her age, but she has a secret; she talks to horses, and they listen. Despite her age, Jenna convinces the owner of a dressage farm to hire her as a working student in exchange for riding lessons. Doing barn chores with the other girls at the farm makes work fun and they find time for going on hacks, swimming with the horses, playing with newborn animals, and teasing boys working at the farm.During a lesson, the trainer discovers Jenna’s secret; she’s a prodigy with a unique ability to understand and communicate with horses. When Jenna is given new and more challenging roles, she thrives in areas she never imagined including training, show jumping and eventing. Her vivacious personality captivates the attention and support of a variety of interesting and unusual people but puts her at odds with someone determined to cause trouble. The dynamics of engaging with these unique personalities and duties, create a collection of experiences filled with humor, warmth, treachery and joy.This book is inspired by a true story and gives insight on how to be a working dressage student.

Hazel Hinckley lives in the small town of Havenwood where everyone is born with an extraordinary gift. Hazel’s gift gives her the ability to perceive the feelings of others just by looking into their eyes. On her first day back from Winter Break, Hazel must write down three New Year's Resolutions for an assignment. The task seems daunting at first until a note is passed around the classroom, giving Hazel the perfect idea for her third and final resolution."New Year's Resolution" is the first of several short stories based off of the characters who reside in Havenwood. Visit melindajoywrites.blogspot.com for more information about "Gifted" and the characters of Havenwood.

Orphaned by a mysterious disappearance, siblings Tyler and Elise try to bury their past by traveling abroad with their adventurous aunt. They soon find the buried are watching, even in the daytime. Whoever heard of ghosts roaming the streets during the day? Apparently they do as Tyler and Elise keep bumping into them in the ancient passageways of Scotland. After being attacked in a haunted alley, finding a ghost in her bedroom, and hearing folklore of Half-hangit Maggie, Elise is on her last nerve with dead people. Tyler refuses to believe any of it. The squabbling duo begin piecing together clues that uncover more treachery than they could have imagined. From rockin Frankenstein’s to tales of Scotland’s bloody history, the mystery begins with a seemingly innocent lie and leads to a confrontation with a thief who steals something more valuable than money.

Hand-made jewelry is always in fashion. So why not start from scratch and make your own beads? This beautifully illustrated book, packed with clear step-by-step instructions, will show you how to create stylish and individual pieces—and to embellish all sorts of accessories, including belts, bags, and home décor. Using polymer clay, discover how to use free-form techniques and bead-rolling tools to create eye-catching styles. Unusual shapes, sculpted effects, simulations of semi-precious stones, photo-image transfers and using glitter and organic material mean the beads you make will be unique. Create professional-looking beads in no time. • Beginners and more advanced practitioners alike will find both practical advice and inspiration. Detailed step-by-step photographs show exactly what to do to make stunning jewelry. • Incorporate a whole variety of mixed mediums to enhance the look of your beads.