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How To: Get the "naughty" look with your makeup

In this tutorial, we learn how to get the "naughty" look with your makeup. First, apply primer to your eyes, then brush on a light eyeshadow underneath your brows and into the crease. Next, apply a purple shadow on the crease as well as on the upper eyelids. Now, take a sparkly silver color and brush it onto the inner corner of your eye. Next, take a dark blue color and brush it onto the crease of your eye, making sure it matches with the other eye. To finish off this look, apply more of the ...

How To: Draw a tribal style dragon

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a tribal style dragon. Start off by drawing the wings of the dragon, adding in tribal designs on the inside of it. After this, start to draw the head of the dragon, as well the inside of the face. Also, draw the legs and the claws of the dragon. Add in more details until you have a full dragon design. Use a pen to fill in the lines on the tribal design. It will sort of look like a zebra pattern with the black and white colors rotating. When finished, sig...

How To: Change the colour scheme in Word 2007

In this video, we learn how to change the color scheme in Word 2007. First, click on the Word orb in the upper left hand corner. After this, go to the options menu to change your settings. On the new window that pops up, you will see an option to change the color from blue to silver or black. Choose which color you want to have as your background on this software, then click on "ok". Now your color scheme will be changed to not reflect the blue that you usually see when you star this program ...

How To: Polish your boots to ROTC standards

In this tutorial, we learn how to polish your boots to ROTC standards. You will need: Kiwi black shoe polish, scissors, and an old t-shirt or cloth. First, take your scissors and cut out a section of the t-shirt to make it the size of a wash cloth. Next, rub some shoe polish onto the cloth after flattening it and wrapping it around your index finger. Now, place your shoe on the table next to you and start to shine it over the entire shoe. Make sure you dip the cloth in water before and after ...

How To: Prepare stuffed chicken breasts with ham and cheese

In this tutorial, we learn how to prepare stuffed chicken breasts with ham and cheese. You will need herbs including: pimentos, chopped onions, garlic, and black pepper. First, take your chicken breast and cut it in half. Make sure it's thawed, but slightly frozen in the middle. After this, put the ham and cheese on the inside of the chicken, along with pepperoni, then add in all your different spices and herbs. Next, close your chicken breast up, then place it on a baking tray with foil. Spr...

How To: Draw couture dresses

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw couture dresses. First, sketch the body onto the paper and then outline it with a black permanent marker. Make the lines soft and outline the body to have curves like a real woman. After this, start to add in the details of the dress, making the shoulders poof and adding accents to the side shoulder. Next, start to polish up the drawing by defining any lines and making different shapes. Make sure to draw the dress exactly how you want it, showing how it ...

How To: Draw an eye in GIMP

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw an eye in GIMP. First, open up the GIMP software and set up a circle, then color it dark blue. Next, add in light to the middle of the eye, so it looks like a light is shining onto it. After this, make a small circle in the middle of the eye, coloring it black. When done with this, create a new layer and then add brightness to the pupil of the eye. Continue to play around with the contrast and colors of the eye, so it looks more realistic and life like. ...

How To: Make a "puppy love" box for Valentine's Day

In this video, we learn how to make a "puppy love" box for Valentine's Day. To key to creating this box is a thin strip of paper that has teeth (pointy spikes) at the end of this. Turn this into a heart shape, then tape it around the heart to make a perfect box. It will be easier to find your center and cold it in half, then place it on the box. Glue the heart onto a black card stock to situate it, then tie a cute ribbon along the edge of the heart. This is very cute and a great idea for Vale...

How To: Wire a three-way electrical switch

In this tutorial, we learn how to wire a three-way electrical switch. First, you will need to know the difference between the wires that you are using. Once you familiarize yourself with these different wires, you can start to wire your electrical switch. Now, go to your electrical box and tie the white wires together with an electrical nut. Next, tie the copper wires together and you will be left with three wires. Take the wire that supplies the power and attach it to the black common, then ...

How To: Renew a US passport

In this tutorial, Laurie Lee-Partner teaches us how to renew a US passport. First, you can only renew your passport if you have the current one and it expired less than five days ago. You will first need government form ds-82 and remember to sign it in black or blue ink, then send it in. Next, you will have to send in your passport that has already expired or is going to expire. Next, you will need two identical passport photos that have been taken in the last six months. They must be in colo...

How To: Do a quick J-rock hairstyle

In this tutorial, we learn how to do a quick J-rock hairstyle. To start, you will want to start off by brushing out your hair and straightening all of your layers. After this, do your makeup with thick black eyeliner all around your eyes. Next, hairspray the hair while holding it up, then tease it so it has extra volume, but don't brush it back down. Do this throughout the entire head, leaving the bottom of the hair flat and straight. Next, apply wax and gel to the hair and finish styling it ...

How To: Quickly draw Sonic the Hedgehog

In this video, we learn how to quickly draw Sonic the Hedgehog. Start off by drawing the eyes and eyebrows. Next, draw the ears on the side and connect the head around it. After this, start going to the side to draw the three spikes for the hair. After this, draw in the nose, mouth, pupils, and inside of the ears. Add in shading where appropriate and add highlights to the top of the head. Use a black paintbrush to draw the outline of Sonic darker. After this, finish the picture by coloring it...

How To: Draw a 3D ball & cone

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a 3D ball and cone. First, draw a circle with two lines coming out the side of it. After this, add in shading to the bottom of the circle and then draw a shadow coming out of the bottom of the circle as well. After this, draw a light that is shining onto the ball. Make sure you are drawing a black crayon to get the best texture out of this. Draw in darker lines on the circle, then draw lines over the top of the ball and through where the light is shining...

How To: Apply gold champagne New Years nail art for New Years

In this video, we learn how to apply gold champagne New Years nail art for New Years. Start off by painting your nails all black and letting them dry. Now, use a thin brush to paint two champagne glasses and the numbers 2010 on the pointer finger of both the hands. Next, paint the top of the nails white onto each of the nails on the hand, except for the pointer finger. Rub out the white a little bit from the top of the nail going down, then apply a very sparkly gold shadow on the top of the n...

How To: Make eyes for clay animation puppets

In this tutorial, we learn how to make eyes for clay animation puppets. First, drill a hole inside of a block of wood, then insert a bull so it fits snug inside of the hole. After you have done this, use a drill to make a hole that goes half way down through the pupil. Now, use paint to fill in the hole where the pupil would be at. Push the balls into clay to hold them in place while painting. Make sure the dots you have on both eyes are even. When finished, paint a black circle around them, ...

How To: Draw smile now cry later clowns

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw smile now cry later clowns. Start off by drawing a large laughing mouth with the tongue inside of it. Next, draw the eyes and then the nose and chin. Draw the eyebrows on the clown so it looks like a clown, with makeup on the eyes and face. After this, add details to the tongue and fill in the back of the mouth with black shading. After this, draw neighboring clowns the same way as the first, just changing up facial features to make them different. This ...

How To: Color correct product shots in Photoshop

Yanik Chauvin teaches us how to color correct product shots in Photoshop in this tutorial. First, remove some of the black from the image by using your crop tool. After this, if your image is too wide, duplicate your layer and use the marquee tool to edit. Remove any dust spots from your image, to make it look more clear so you have an image that is impeccable. You can do this by creating a new layer and then adding a feather to the image. Continue to go through the editing tools available un...

How To: Make a pinhole lens for a digital camera

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a pinhole lens for a digital camera. The materials required for this project are: a camera body cap, X-acto knife, black tape, small drill bit, sewing needle and sand paper. Begin by marking the center of the body cap . Then drill a hole in the center and punch a tiny hole in the center of the sheet metal. Now cut around the sheet metal and sand it flat. tape the metal piece inside the cap and darken it with ink. This video will benefit those ...

How To: Draw abstract watermelons

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw abstract watermelons. First, draw a circle, followed by wavy lines coming out of it just like the sun. Next, draw half watermelon shapes all over the picture you just draw. Now, fill in the picture with yellow circles on the inside of the circle shape. Use a dark yellow/orange for the second half of the circle to the bottom. After this, use the orange to fill in half the wavy lines and then use red to fill in the other half and make large half watermelon...

How To: Draw a Final Fantasy character

In this video, we learn how to draw a Final Fantasy character. Start out by drawing a rough outline of the entire body, starting with the head then doing the rest of the body and ending with the hands and arms. After this, draw over the initial markings with a black paint brush. Draw in eyes and hair, then start to draw in the details of the body armor and clothing. Make sure to draw on pants and make a sword that the character is holding. After this, fill in the painting with different color...

How To: Fix security mode for nds wifi

In this tutorial, we learn how to fix security mode for nds Wi-Fi. First, open the command prompt in Windows. Next, type in "ipconfig/all" in the black window that appears. After this, copy your default IP the screen just gave you, then type it into your address bar online. After this, you will be able to log into your security account and make default changes you prefer. Change different station accesses and any other security preferences you want to change. After this, you can change your p...

How To: Draw a woolly mammoth

In this video, we learn how to draw a woolly mammoth. Start off by drawing the head, body, tusks, and feet. After you have the basic outline of the animal done, draw over it with a black paintbrush over the entire body and erase the lines underneath that. Next, draw in an eye and color the mammoth brown. Color the tusks ivory, then make the background of the picture purple with green underneath. Next, color the background with orange making it look sunny but also like sunset. To finish, start...

How To: Make a quick vegetarian chili

In this video, we learn how to make a quick vegetarian chili. You will need: V8 juice, diced tomatoes (2 28 oz cans), red peppers, green peppers, kidney beans, black beans, sweet corn, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, ground cumin, chili powder, red onion, orange peppers, jalapeno peppers, and habanera peppers. Start out by dicing up all your vegetables then grill them. After this, place them into a pot with all the canned beans and everything else. Add in some ready made rice to the pot, then pl...

How To: Mix purple & silver for a dramatic makeup look

In this tutorial, we learn how to mix purple & silver for a dramatic makeup look. First, apply primer to your entire eye lid. After this, use purple paint and brush it onto the outer edge of the eye and the crease on top. Next, paint the purple under the brow bone, and then paint a darker purple underneath the first purple. Use light blue on the inner edge of the eye, then paint purple underneath and add eyeliner to both the top and bottom of the eyes. Use a small black brush to outline where...

How To: Draw an owl

In this video, we learn how to draw an owl on a computer. First, draw a circle, then two small triangles on both sides of the top of the head. Next, draw two very large circles in the middle of the face, separated by an upside down triangle and two large triangles on either side of that. Next, add pupils to the eyes, and add a line in the beak. Outline the eyes, beak, and eyebrows after this. Color in the owl brown and light brown, then add small black lines to the sides to make it appear lik...

How To: Apply MAC 34 fake eyelashes

In this tutorial, we learn how to apply MAC 34 fake eyelashes. First, lift your eyelashes out of the case they come in and lay them on your lash line. If they are too long, cut the ends to fit your eyes. Next, grab your eyelash adhesive and apply it to the strip on the base of the lashes. Let the glue dry for several seconds until it becomes tacky. After this, push the lashes onto the base of the lashes, and use tweezers or your finger to push the lashes on until they are stuck. After this, a...

How To: Put an iPhone into recovery mode after using ziPhone

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to put their iPod device into recovery mode using Z-Phone. The Z-phone application does not work on 1st generation iPod devices. Begin by unplugging the device from your computer. Then hold down the power and center button until the device\s screen goes completely black. Now hold the center button as you connect the device back to your computer. Finish by following the process in iTunes to restore the device. This video will benefit those viewers who ...

How To: Create brown smokey eyes with a purple lash line

Smokey eyes are so boring, don't you think? Whether or not you vary the colors (blue smokey eye versus black and silver smokey eye) the same idea is there: layer it on, smoke it out, and presto! Smokey eyes. But with so many gals turning to smokey eyes to get their sexy makeup fill, don't you want to stand out just a little bit?

How To: Create a color splash effect in Sony Vegas Pro 9

This is a quick tutorial on how to create kind of a cool looking color splash on your videos using Sony Vegas Pro 9. Choose a certain color to stand out in the video all while the rest of the video is in black and white. Whether you're completely new to Sony's popular nonlinear editor (NLE) or are a seasoned digital video professional simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detaile...

How To: Spot bed bugs in your hotel room

In this tutorial, we learn how to spot bed bugs in your hotel room. Take the headboard off of the bed to see if you can spot the bedbugs and black flecks, which are blood specks from the bugs. You should also be able to see the bugs walking around, although they will be very small. Also, look around other spots and wood around the bed to see where there are marks from other bed bugs around the area. You will also be able to see eggs from the bugs around the inside of screws and bolts. Seeing ...

How To: Install dual exhaust on your tractor

In this tutorial, we learn how to install dual exhaust on your tractor! First, find the exhaust strip on the tractor, then detach the muffler and slip the regular pipe into the muffler. After this, get a 3/4" pipe and slip it up into the other pipe and well around it. It should come to the bottom of the tractor. Next, take a bushing and connect it to the elbow pipe. Connect a short pipe and connector to this, then connect a long straight pipe that goes into the dead center of the bottom of th...

How To: Apply glamourous makeup for your wedding

Kandee shows us how to apply a glamorous makeup look for your wedding in this video tutorial. To begin, apply foundation to your entire face, followed by a blush on the apples of the cheeks. After this, fill in your eyebrows to the appropriate color that matches your hair. Next, you will want to apply a silver eyeshadow along the brow bone and on the entire eyelid. Next, apply eyeliner to your top and bottom lashes. Now you will apply a black eyeshadow to the outer edge of your eye and into t...

How To: Cook rice and beans

Eric teaches us how to cook rice and beans in this video. First, take black beans and rinse them out, then chop up an onion and bacon. Place your beans in a pot over heat and let simmer with bay leaves inside. Next, add in olive oil to another pan and then add in the bacon and onions. Now, take a red pepper and remove the seeds and chop it up, as well as a piece of garlic. Add these ingredients in with the bacon and onions. When finished, add in your pimenton and some fresh cilantro to the mi...

How To: Make easy homemade chicken noodle soup

In this tutorial, we learn how to make homemade chicken noodle soup. First, grab a large pot and add in 2 large chicken breasts. After this, add in 1/2 onion, 2 celery stalks, 2 carrots, and 2 sprigs of fresh parsley. Next, pour in water and add in garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and poultry seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil then cover and let simmer for one hour. After an hour, skim off any foam that is on the top. When finished, remove the chicken and then pick the meat off the bone...

How To: Easily grill shrimp

In this tutorial, we learn how to easily grill shrimp. To make this, you will need: 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp adobo with pepper, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and black pepper. First, take your shrimp and place them in a bowl, then add all of your ingredients on top of it. Use your hands to marinade the shrimp and let it sit for a while so they can soak in the flavor. After this, place your shrimp onto skewers, then grill them on a barbecue until they are fully cooked. Yo...

How To: Make ring skirts

In this tutorial, we learn how to make ring skirts. First, cut out for 22.5 x 5.5" shapes out of black polyester. Next, cut a 21.5" x 4.5" rectangle out of cardboard. After this, iron down all your shapes so they are flat, then place the cardboard on the other shapes so you can see material sticking off of four sides equally. Next, fold the excess fabric onto the cardboard and then iron it down, then pin it on all sides. After this, sew the sides with a sewing machine and remove the pins. Do ...

How To: Make a meaty cheese dip

In order to prepare a meaty cheese dip, you will need the following ingredients: 1 cup of milk, 2 cups of Colby Jack cheese, 1/2 of a block of Velveeta, 2 T onion powder, 2 T of garlic powder, 2 T of Cajun seasoning, 2 lbs of ground beef, 2 cups of salsa, jalapenos, and black pepper.

How To: Do your hair and makeup for a night on the town

In this tutorial, we learn how to do hair and makeup for going out. Begin by applying your favorite foundation, along with bronzer and blush. Next, apply eyeliner to both the top and bottom lashes. After this, brush on a layer of dark eyeshadow onto your eyelid, going up to the crease. Next, use a white eyeshadow to brush on the inside crease of the eyelid. When finished with this, use a black eyeshadow on the outer edge of the eye, then blend all the colors together. To finish the makeup, ap...

How To: Paint believable rocks

Wilson Bickford teaches us how to paint believable rocks in this tutorial. To begin, you will first start with an easel and several paints. Wet your small paint brush with a mixture of brown and black and paint a rock shape on the paper. You will do this by drawing many lumps and bumps to make it look like a natural rock. Use white paint on the side of the rock to give it a light glare where the sun would naturally hit it. To finish the rock, paint on browns to it, to add a dirt color and mak...

How To: Draw a black and white male zombie in MS Paint

Though it's not typical for idrawgirls to focus on the male gender, don't count this tutorial out if you're looking for good instructions on how to draw a zombie. This male zombie is being drawn in MS Paint, and you can watch the drawing take place while listening to the commentary on what's being done and what needs to be done to create the living dead. But don't fret, there is a wonderfully drawn woman right next to the horrific zombie, so it's not that far of a departure for drawgirls.