If you ever find yourself lucky enough to go fishing on Lake Erie, located in Ohio, then you shouldn't even think about leaving until you've cooked yourself a lake Erie perch. Perch are popular fish and are enjoyed by most who try it out.
We are officially living the era of the smoky eye. No matter where you go you see girls who all look the same, with bronzy, blended out smoky eyes paired with nude or pale pink lips. Call it the Kim Kardashian effect; call it modern drama, but we're honestly getting sick and tired of it.
Can you believe that "Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria used to be called ugly by her peers in high school? Those mean girls must be getting their just desserts now.
According to our "plain Jane" protagonist Bella from the Twilight Saga, Rosalie Hale is the most beautiful woman in the world. That's quite a lot of praise to stack on one woman, but as we've seen with the films, Rosalie does in fact look quite ravishing.
You don't need a wide lens anymore to create your own panoramic landscape shots. This tutorial uses a few beautiful shots of the Aegean Sea and shows you a few techniques available in Adobe Photoshop to create your own panoramic images.
As little girls, we always read stories about beautiful princesses with neverending long hair, some with hair so long they could turn it into a rope to aid their prince to rescue them.
In this video, we learn how to pain orchid flowers with watercolor paints. Start out by using a light lilac color on the petals. Use a thin brush to push the colors around on the picture so you have slight shading around the different petals. Use a darker purple color in the middle of the flower. Then, use a yellow color in the very middle. Add in a green leaf and stem on the bottom of the flower. Use a paper towel to smudge any excess moisture or water off of the flower to make it more prist...
In this video, we learn how to play piano using piano legato and staccato techniques. These techniques are when you do not have any break in how you are playing, it all flows smoothly. You want to create a feeling of symmetry with the music so it all flows together seamlessly. To practice this, you will use one hand on the piano keys and play from A going to C. One you have done this, pay attention to your finger placement and then practice with the other hand. As you memorize this, you will ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a interchangeable beaded watch band. First, cut your beading wire to appropriate length, then slide a crimp bead and lobster trigger clasp to one side of the wire. Then, bring the end of the wire back through the crimp bead creating a snug fit. Using the rear notch on your pliers, crimp the bead tightly. Then, add a crimp bead cover using the front notch on the pliers to close the bead tightly. Next, string your chosen beads, then repeat the first steps ...
When it comes to beauty, we try as much as possible to avoid looking fake. By this we mean adding fake pieces of hair to our bodies, like false eyelashes or hair extensions. But let's face it: If your hair is naturally thin like ours, sometimes a well inserted hair extension makes the difference between a dramatic, beautiful hairstyle and a bland, limp one.
Let's face it: You're exploding with joy at the fact that your best friend is getting married, but the bridesmaid dress? Sorry, but the last time you pulled off chartreuse was in second grade when your mother dressed you as a duckie for Halloween.
You probably haven't played with marbles since you were a kid (anyone remember Chinese checkers?), but more likely than not you still have some marbles lying around your house, especially if you have a kid.
In this video, we learn how to paint a black and white French design for short nails. First, paint a diagonal stripe down the nails with white nail polish. You may need to apply two coats of white polish to get a strong color on the nail. Let this dry, then grab a very fine brush and use black nail polish to paint a design onto the white part of the nail. Apply dots and different lines to make the pattern turn out how you want it to be. When finished, you will have a beautiful nail design tha...
In this video, we learn how to play guitar using the proper technique on the fretboard. While playing on the fretboard, the speed and movement should be equal. Your fingers should be close to the fretboard at all times, not far away from it. When you play riffs, pick the notes that will make the music sound seamless and beautiful. All the sounds should flow together perfectly. Once you learn these basic tools, you should pick some easy sounds and practice them so you get the idea of how your ...
In this video, we learn how to apply MUFE face & body liquid makeup. First, pour the foundation out onto your hand and then take your foundation brush and dip it into the liquid. After this, start to brush the makeup on your face, starting with the side of the forehead and working your way around. This is a gel based liquid, so it's going to stick onto your face extremely well, you won't have to apply a lot of it. When finished applying, use a damp sponge and press it on your face around wher...
If you're an advanced jewelry maker who's looking for a beautiful challenge, then you've come to the right place. This Egyptian clasp, which features a rounded loop head pin, a bunch of spiral curls, and a longer rounded loop headpin, is among the more difficult clasps you can make, but as you can see, the results are quite spectacular.
Pendants are like the stars of your necklace. Without them, you'd only have a boring necklace chain or cord. Pendants add excitement to a necklace as well as show off some of your individual style and charm.
These gold stone stringers look like glistening incense sticks and are incredibly beautiful. Check out this jewelry making tutorial to learn how to turn gold stone lumps in blue and an orangey yellow into long sticks, or stringers, made of these melted lumps.
Yeah, we know the title of this video sounds confusing (dichroic what?), but a tri-strand necklace with a dichroic glass pendant is simply a fancy term for a necklace composed of three strands with a glass pendant hanging from the bottom.
Who knew that knots could be their very own art form? According to TIAT, or Tying It All Together, knots can be sexy, sensual, and beautiful. And we're totally getting that by the looks of this pretty triobite bar.
Watch this origami tutorial and in no time at all you'll transform an ordinary piece of paper into a fabulous, beautiful swan, unsuspectingly reenacting the classic gratifying story of "The Ugly Duckling." All you need are two hands with more or less dexterous fingers and a piece of white origami tissue paper or printer paper.
Have you finally completed the 1,000 cranes project, achieved luck, prosperity, and all that goodness, and are finally ready to move on already from folding the same crane day in and day out? Then consider this project a beautiful release.
Origami is a lot of fun (okay, and also a lot of frustration), but what often turns beginners off from the Japanese art form is simply that it requires special origami tissue paper. While it's true that thin paper made exclusively for origami is preferable for any origami project, you can substitute plain old printer paper instead if you're low on money or just out of origami tissue paper.
Hairy sisters of the world don't have it easy, and we feel your pain. From plucking those pesky toe hairs to seeing your threader on a twice monthly basis, getting rid of the bushiness that is your body is one big pain in the ass...and wallet. If you're paying for enough hair removal treatments to rival Big Foot, save some money by making your own hair removal wax.
Unlike its name suggests, beachy waves aren't an easy, carefree hairstyle you can achieve simply by hitting up the beach for a day and letting the sun and surf do its work. In fact, if you did just that you'd probably end up with fried, damanged, and dry hair that doesn't look the least "beachy" and pretty.
In this video, we learn how to get a chic and sophisticated look with light makeup. First, you want to prime your face and then spray brush on a foundation that matches your skin tone or is slightly darker. Next, set your face with a powder and lightly dust your entire face. Define your brow after this, using light strokes and a pointed brush. Next, apply a matte brown shadow into the crease of the eye using light motions and blending with the other eyeshadow colors. Now take a light shimmer ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to change your body features with makeup. To enhance the cleavage, you can purchase a product called Beautiful Breasts. You will first take the matte color and start to define where the breasts and cleavage are. Make the angles natural and make sure the makeup is blended so it's undetectable. Apply shimmer to the collar bone and shoulders to give a glow as well. The products work for any size and any shape and will give you extra enhancement. There is also a pro...
Be as lazy as you want the rest of your life when it comes to makeup and hair, but on your wedding day you better be amping it up in the style department. If you're looking for a not too hard hairstyle to sport on your big day, check out this elegant side twist updo. You've probably seen it on the likes of old Hollywood-inspired stars like Gwen Stefani and Rachel McAdams.
Have you always secretly harbored a love for urban design or architecture but your parents made it clear to you that they would only financially support you through school if you studied pharmacy? We know your situation sucks, but just because you can't get a degree in urban planning doesn't mean you can't sketch out designs of beautiful cities.
If you have a garden full of big, beautiful looking tomatoes, then you'll need a delicious recipe where you can use them best. This tutorial is going to show you how to make a tasty and simple tomator chutney dish. This goes well with many different dishes and can even be used as a sort of relish for hamburgers.
In this video, we learn how to transplant raspberry bushes. First, you will want to add in soil to your raised bed or garden where you have your other plants. After you get the soil in and have mixed manure in, cut the bands off of your raspberry bushes and put them in a bucket. The bucket should have water and flower food inside of them. After you have placed the flowers into the bucket, you will then be able to place it inside of the soil. Then pour water over your soil and wait for your bu...
The great thing about braids is that they're so incredibly versatile. Spin a single braid through the crown of your hair and let the rest of your locks loose and you've got a pretty Lauren Conrad, girl next door look going on. Or add a few curls using a curling iron and tie your hair up into an updo to create an elegant look befitting of a formal affair.
In this video, we learn how to tie the Celtic heart knot. Start off with your rope and make a loop in the middle of it. Now, bring the working en on the right side into the loop so you have a circle. Now, bring that end back into the knot and braid it through the other loop. Next, push this through the bottom loop, then braid it through the lines that are on the shape. After this, you will see a heart shape start to form. Pull gently on the heart with both sides of the rope and shape the midd...
In this video, we learn how to embroider with beads and sequins. First, push the needle through the bottom of the cloth into the top where the sequin is at. After this, continue to thread in beads and more sequins. Make sure you are pulling through on the bottom so you attach the beads to the thread and they don't fall off. When you are done with this, you will push the needle through the top of the cloth, then tie it at the bottom and cut off the excess thread. When done, you will have a bea...
Jason Lee teaches us how to style your hair with a basic blow-dry in this tutorial. Once you get out of the shower, use a heat protector all over it. After this, grab a blow dryer that has a nozzle at the end of it. Start to blow dry the hair while pointing the dryer down the hair, then grab a round brush and start to dry in sections. Once you are done with each section, allow the hair to curl. Do this over the entire head of hair in sections until you're completely done drying the hair. Styl...
Gary France shows us how to properly straighten your hair in this video. Start off by blow drying your hair or simply just brushing it after the shower. Start with the underneath of the hair, then work the iron through the hair. Make sure to start at the root and end with the tips of the hair. Follow a comb through the hair until you reach the end. Continue this technique while working through all the different sections of the hair. You may need to place the iron through the hair several time...
For some people out there, whenever they get their hands on something new, the immediately need to know how it works. This can be especially true for electronics. That's no exception for the new Xbox 360 slim.
A lot of girly accoutrements we let go of in childhood: pigtails, Barbies, our beloved Easy Bake Oven. But there's something about bows that makes them eternally pretty, whether you're five or fifty. But these days, rather than putting bows in our hair, we're more about attaching them to cakes and cupcakes.
This graffiti/drawing tutorial finally gives spraycans, the weapon of choice of graffiti artists everywhere, the respect they deserve. With the power to make a beautiful picture on what would otherwise be an ugly concrete wall or to create a sociopolitical statement that changes the world, spraycans are integral to a graffiti artist's success.
In this tutorial, we learn how to paint nail with a gold and blue rhinestone design. First, start off with your acrylic nail, then paint a white zig zag line throughout the entire nail. After this, apply a green nail polish to the top triangle of the nail. Next, apply a gold/pink nail polish to the triangle underneath the green. In the triangle underneath, apply a light green nail polish, and paint a pink nail polish underneath that. Add glitter to each of the different colors to match which ...
