In this tutorial, we learn how to make homemade laundry detergent. To make this, you will need: 6 c water, 1/3 bar grated laundry soap, 1/2 c washing soda, and 1/2 c borax. To start, you will heat up the water and the soap in a large pan until it's all dissolved. Then, you will stir in the rest of the ingredients and mix until it's all dissolved as well. From here, boil the mixture for 15 minutes and then remove from the heat. Then, you will add this to cold water so you have 2 gallons of soa...
In this video, Logan Salter teaches us how to apply Mad Hatter makeup for Halloween. Start out by applying white eyeliner to the tops and bottoms of the eye, then apply it to your eyelashes until they are white. From here, apply orange eyeshadow underneath your eyes and to the tops of the lids. Blend this outward from your face and then add in a darker orange to create a contrast. Next, apply a pink shadow into the crease and under the eyes. Apply the orange shadow to the brows, then brush it...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create text in GIMP. To start, create a new image with the width and height at 600 each. Then, click the text box button and choose a font, font size, and other options open on the window. After this, create the box and for the text and type what you would like into the boxes. Set in the distance you would like on the inner shadow and then choose if you want the edges to blend. Make these fade out and then choose to repeat the inner shadow. When finished, sav...
In this tutorial, we learn how to get perfect red lips for African American skin. First, take a dark red lip line from Studio Gear named "red wood" and apply it to the lines of the lips. Once your lips are fully lines, grab your lipstick and apply it to your lips carefully. The liner will be darker than the lipstick, so make sure you blend them in together lightly. After you are finished applying, clean up any smudges on the edges of your mouth. Then, apply makeup on the bottom an sides of th...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw eyebrows and eye lashes. First, sketch out the basic shape of the eyebrow. Cross edge with a 2B pencil, then blend it in to lighten in and act as a skin tone. Then, draw the actual hair with a B pencil, going upwards with the pencil strokes in the front area. For eyelashes, you will sketch out the outline with a 2H, then draw the eyelid and the hairs for the lashes. Draw in the direction and the shape of the eye to give off the illusion that it's round. ...
In this video we learn how to apply a black & white masquerade mask with makeup. Start off by drawing on a white mask around your face with white eyeliner, filling it in. Then, apply white shadow over this to make it a matte finish. From here, draw lines coming out of the mask with the white eyeliner all around the mask. Color in around the lines with black and then blend them out gently towards the outer area of the face. Then, define the inner mask with black eyeshadow and apply false lashe...
In this video, we learn how to make crawfish fettuccine alfredo. You will need: 1/4 c chopped onion, 1 tbsp butter, 8 oz package sliced mushroom, 2 c alfredo sauce, 12 oz peeled crawfish, 1/8 tsp Creole seasoning, and 1 package of cooked fettuccine. First, pour 2 tbsp olive oil into a saucepan and with the butter and onion. Saute the onion until tender, then add in whipping cream and stir in Romano cheese. Whisk until blended and melted, then saute your mushrooms in a skillet with oil. After ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply red eyeshadow with glitter eyeliner for a party. Start by applying a red shadow all over the eye, out into the outer corner of your eyes. Next, add a black color to the outer edge of the eye and blend in with the red in the crease of the eye so there are no hard edges. From here, apply a pink and white shadow underneath the eyebrow to create a highlight. Next, you will take a glitter eyeliner and apply it to your upper lash line, then take a small brush...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a fairly realistic eye. Start with a pen and draw a wispy line for the eye, like a football shape. Then, you will draw the pupil inside the eyes and the ring around it. Draw in lines around the pupil and the eye to show where the colors and shades of the eye come into play. Then, shade in the entire eye lightly. From here, darken up the upper lash and create a create on the eye. Then, make the eyelid crease on the bottom of the eye and add in the inner c...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make raw macadamia nut butter. First, you will need to take some raw macadamia nuts and a food processor. Pour the macadamia nuts into the food processor. Then, let this spin for around five minutes or until the butter has started to form. There should be no chunks left in the mixture, the oils should come out and help the mixture blend. After this is finished, scoop the butter out and you will taste an amazing raw macadamia nut butter. This will also work fo...
In this tutorial, we learn how to make sweet oatmeal cookies. Start with 1/2 c soft margarine in a large bowl. Then, add in 1/2 c brown sugar, 1/2 c white sugar, and blend with a spoon until all mixed together nicely. Now, add in 1 egg and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix this together with the same spoon, then add in 1.5 c quick oats, 3/4 c flour, 1/2 tsp cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt. Add in 1/2 c raisins, then combine together. Mix all of this together, then when you are finished you...
Mystery shopping is a great way to make money on the side while getting a chance to shop, check out new stores and restaurants, and over all improve the quality of service at these locations. The key is to not let them know that you are there evaluating them. If you think you've got a knack for blending in, then check out this video. In it you will learn the process of signing up and becoming a secret shopper, what to expect, and some tips for how to carry out your jobs.
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply injury makeup with Emmy winner Brad Look. First, clean the area with water, then use glue and powder to apply the surface of the injury. After this, use more makeup to cover up the piece on the skin and blend the edges into the skin so they mix in completely. In the middle, add in some reds, purples, and blacks to create a realistic looking injury. Make sure there are textures and highlights on the would to make it look more real. Make the injury radiat...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a punk rock look with pink and coral eyeshadows. First, take a coral shadow and brush it over your entire eyelid. After this, brush a darker color on the corner of the eye and then use a white color underneath the brow bone. Now take a coral pigment and brush it over the first coral color to create a brighter shade. Blend the white in with the coral towards the crease of the eye. Add more color as you see fit until the color pops and is very bright. Af...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a Kim Kardashian-inspired cat eye makeup look. Start by using a nude color eyeshadow on the eyes and tape to create an edge on the outer corner of the eye. After you do this, apply a white shadow underneath the eyebrows to create a highlight. Now, take a gray eyeshadow and apply it to the entire eye up until you reach the crease. Blend this out to the corner of the eye. Then, take a thick black eyeliner and apply it to the upper eye, creating a cat eye...
Serving fish tonight? Then you're going to need some tartar sauce, but not just any tartar sauce— tart and tangy tartar sauce. You can't buy this stuff in the grocery store! Betty shows you this sauce recipe that goes great with a catfish dinner.
In this video, we learn how to make a Yorkshire pudding with roast beef gravy. First, take a saucepan and add in 1 c plain flour with 2 eggs. Combine these together until well blended, then add in milk to the mixture (about 1/2 c). Now, sprinkle in a little bit of salt and get rid of all the lumps that exist. When you are finished, grab a muffin tray and grease it up underneath another pan so it catches any spillage. Pour the mixture into the muffin spots until you reach the top. Then, place ...
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.
Mmm... cornbread. We can't think of any thing better to gobble down like a turkey on Thanksgiving. Whether paired with cranberry sauce or a slice of juicy rosemary-marinated turkey, cornbread offers the perfect blend of sweetness and tenderness.
In this clip, you'll learn how to use layer styles, blending modes and cell pattern effect to create a fun, glamorous pre-roll sequence in Adobe After Effects CS3, CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step inst...
It goes without saying that superstar Angelina Jolie was born a bit...genetically gifted. Natural huge cat eyes, long black hair, a body to die for and those unforgettable beestung lips have made her one of the most beautiful women in the world.
In this video, we learn how to get a bronze smoky eye inspired by Ashley Tisdale. First, prime your eyes and then apply a dark gold color to the eyelid. After this, apply a brown color to the crease of your eye and blend it outward with the gold. Next, apply a white color underneath your eyebrow as a highlight. Grab a black eyeliner next and apply it in a thin line on the upper lash line. Now, dip the pencil brush into black eyeliner and smudge it out onto your upper lash line. To finish, app...
First select the rectangle tool and draw the bar. Now you have to open up the layer style and choose gradient overlay. Now you need to edit the colors as showing in the video and then go to drop shadow option, you have to change the opacity of it to 20%, distance to 2 and click ok. Now type "Apple style" in new layer as showing in the video, set the size of text to 72pt. Now open layer style for the text and choose color overlay and set its color to dark grey, go to drop shadow and choose nor...
There's nothing more refreshing than biting into a scintillating Jerk chicken salad marinated with a hot and spicy sauce of black pepper, scallions, orange juice, and...rum? That's right, rum will add the perfect zing of flavor to this salad.
If you don't have Chinese five spice powder now, you'll soon be purchasing some after you take a gander at how delicious this recipe looks. Five spice powder is a blend of five savory spices that instantly adds flavor to any dish.
We swear we see someone order this dish every time we go to a Thai restaurant. Sweet sticky rice blended to a perfectly fluffy and chewy consistency, a sprinklin of sesame seeds, and juicy mango slices make this Thai sticky rice dish delectable.
In this video, we learn how to get a black and white costume makeup look. First, apply white cream makeup to the eyelid and then underneath the eye. After this, line your crease with black eyeliner and end it with a tail. Then, line your lower lid doing the same thing as you did on the top of the eye. Blend black eyeshadow in with the liner after this on the top and bottom to make the line thicker. Now, apply a white powder makeup over the white and connect them together in the crease of the ...
In this video, we learn how to create the Misty Maven drag queen makeup. Start off by applying a primer to the eye, followed by white eyeshadow over the entire eye and underneath the eyebrow. Next, apply a gray shadow in the crease, brushing it out to the outer v of the eye, making a wing shape. Next, take a sparkly black eyeshadow and apply it to the base of the crease and blending to the outer edge of the eye. Next, take the white shadow and apply it to the inside of the eye down to underne...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a sea nymph makeup look. Start by applying purple shadow the eyelids, then apply a darker purple color over the top of it. Now, on top of this, blend a black to the eyelid colors, then line the top and bottom of the eyes. Draw a rough outline on your face next where you are going to apply the sequins. Start to color in your face where the sequin face mask is going to be, and color it blue and bright yellow, or whatever matches your mask. When finished,...
In order to prepare your skin, before applying makeup for filming a tutorial, you will need the following: a line filler, primer, concealer, foundation, highlighter, powder, gloss, and bronzer.
In this video, we learn how to steal Twilight's Nikki Reed New Moon makeup look. Start out with concealer underneath the eyes, then foundation over the entire face. Make sure it's a pale color to reduce the color of cheeks and regular skin. After this, apply a white shimmer color over the entire eyelid up to the eyebrow bone. Next, apply this color underneath the waterline, followed by a brown underneath the outer edge. Take a dark brown and brush it into the crease line, blending lightly wit...
In this video, we learn how to wear smoky royal blue eyes with glasses. First, find the dark circles of your eyes and apply concealer to them to cover it up. Next, apply concealer to the face and define your eyebrows. After this, apply a silver shadow to the eyes, followed by a blue to the crease of the eye and on the inner corner. Apply a gray shadow to the crease of the eye, then take a bright blue shadow and blend it into the eyelid, avoiding the middle of the lid. Next, apply a black shad...
Even, natural-looking foundation that covers up redness and flaws but doesn't look caked on or fake is the desired basis of any makeup look. But it just so happens that the rudimentary skill of applying foundation evenly is one of the hardest for women to master.
The difference between an amateur piece of jewelry and a professional one often lies in the details. Almost anyone can link chains together into a necklace and add small floral baubles, but the professional will take care to make sure the baubles are attached almost imperceptibly and the closure blends in with the rest of the necklace and also won't budge.
In this video, we learn how to get Kylie Minogue inspired makeup. First, you will need to get cardboard paper and cut it out into an eyelash shape, cut around the individual eyelashes making them very long. Next, glue on rhinestones to the lashes and set aside to dry. Next, apply a blue eyeshadow to the entire eyelid going up to the brow bone. After this, apply a darker blue in the crease and the outer v, then blend colors together. After this, apply a shimmer color to the inner crease of the...
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 ...
Crinkle top part and go over it with distress ink. Do edges front and back. Put extra ink on scallops. Spray with mustard seed and tattered jewels, olive vine and pine cone to add color. Place paper on pocket and iron on both sides. Spray with iridescent gold. Use brush to spread out. Iron again on both sides. This process makes it look aged. Take a film strip and spray with tattered leather. You want to use an iron when spraying grunge board with tattered jewels because it will make it seep ...
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...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a muscle man in Photoshop. Start off by opening up a picture with a man who has his back to the camera and is flexing his muscles. Now, use your tool to make his back look more broad and add more skin to the body. Copy the muscles that are on his back and reapply them to the sides. Use the blending tool to make this all look like the same body part. Add more definition to the abs, then apply more muscle to the upper arms as well. When you are done, the...
In this video, we learn how to lighten dark underarms and legs naturally at home. You will need: cucumber juice, turmeric powder, and lemon juice. First, peel your cucumber and cut them into pieces, then blend them. Next, add in 1 tsp of lemon juice and mix together. After this, add in a pinch of turmeric powder and mix well together. Apply this paste on your underarms and legs, or wherever you have blackness. Leave this on for twenty minutes and then wash off with warm water. Do this daily u...
